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Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9th February 2025

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Dennie Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Pat Joe Kelleher, Pound Hill & Mary Cronin, Main Street;  Paddy Murphy, Gurrane;  Nellie White, Tubber;  Johnny & the deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Sunday 9th February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   Jerry O’Donoghue, Cullen & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Doon;  Michael & Joan Herlihy, Knockanes;  Matty O’Leary, Milleens;  Paddy Duggan, Cullen (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road;  Eileen & Con Dineen, Rathduane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Frank Thornton, Drishanebeg; Billy Murphy, Coole;  Pat Hogan, Ballydaly; Pauline Lyons Dooneen; John Mullane, Coolikerane; Maidie O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Matt & Hannah Murphy, Lisnaboy; Mary & Tade Murphy, Knocknagree; Denis O’Connor, Cloghoula & Dublin; Kathleen O’Mahony, Clonakilty. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 15th  February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dr. Pat Casey, Tullig;  Agnes & Tim Kiely, The Bridge.

Sunday 16th  February, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.  Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road;  The deceased members of the Murphy Family, Killarney Road;  Mary & Noel Horgan, Cork;  Michael & James Murphy, Cork.

Rotas for 15th & 16th February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Catríona Kelleher Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group C
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Josephine Murphy Mary Murphy

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (10th) for Pauline & Dan Lyons, Dooneen at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (12th) for James Maloney, Millstreet & London at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (14th) for James & Julia Cotter, Mill Lane and Patrick & Kitty McCarthy, Donoughmore at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025”

Millstreet Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025

Pictured at the AGM of Millstreet Active Retirement Association held at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre on Wednesday, 5th Feb. 2025. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Not just one Phil but two present at the AGM of MARA – Phil Sheehan and Phil Twomey.
In fact there was another Phil present at the AGM….Phil McCarthy (on left) who was elected Assistant Chairperson of MARA.

Colourful 5th February evening at Millstreet Town Park…with Venus Star clearly visible.
First Daffodil of Spring seen at West End, Millstreet beside the Fountain!

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025”

Matthew James Healy – Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

In loving memory of Matthew James Healy, whose First Anniversary occurs on 9th of February 2025.
Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by his heartbroken Dad, James, his grandfather, aunt, uncles, cousins and extended family, neighbours and friends.

As we lovingly remember Matthew at this time, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who sympathized with us, attended the funeral, sent Mass cards, posted on RIP.ie, our neighbours, friends and to all who travelled long distances to be with us to share in our grief. We would also like to especially mention the hundreds of condolences received from those who are unknown to us personally, both nationally and internationally; this outpouring of support was heartwarming at such a difficult time.

A heartfelt thank you to the community in Waterford who held vigils in Matthew’s name and to Faithlegg National School, where Matthew was a pupil, for their support.

We are deeply indebted to all the emergency personnel, first responders, Gardaí and staff at University Hospital Waterford who worked tirelessly to try and save Matthew’s life.

We are profoundly thankful to Davy, Declan & Cora, and all at Tarrant’s Undertakers, for their professionalism, personal touch and the support they gave us in the depths of grief.

A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Christy, who concelebrated Matthew’s funeral mass with Fr. Liam Power from Waterford, with the support from staff in Watergrasshill Parish and the choir; your support and guidance to help us through this difficult time has been very much appreciated.

A sincere thank you to the owners and staff at The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy, who went above and beyond to make it a most special goodbye to our little man.

We would also like to thank the media, who covered Matthew’s death in a most respectful and empathetic way and for allowing us the space to grieve our little man as privately as possible.

We are deeply indebted to the community of Watergrasshill; the support shown to us during Matthew’s funeral and since, has been the greatest display of humanity from a community; it is heartwarming to witness. From everyone who helped out in the house, controlled traffic and parking, provided food, and organised elements of the funeral, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we could not have managed without you.

As we cannot thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude.  The Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Matthew’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, 9th February at 11:30 a.m. in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill, Eircode T56H320.

May he Rest in Peace

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets American Visitors & Marilyn Horan

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to Farrenree in Cork on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 4th Feb. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm  a special chat with American Visitors tracing roots.   At 10.00pm we hear a wonderful Interview with Marilyn Horan from New York who has been annually visiting her favourite traditional home in Coolinarne for some three decades .   Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Gene from Blarney pictured with Geri and Stephen from USA at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  Listen to their Interview this Tuesday at 9.30pm.
Marilyn Horan from New York pictured at her much admired Coolinarne home in 2024. Listen to her very interesting Interview at 10pm.

The wonderfully talented Cast of “Darby O’Gill and The Little People” Concert recently held at Aubane Community Centre, Millstreet produced by Seán Dineen (pictured first from left).
The Cast of the hugely successful Comedy “Roger’s Final Farewell” at the Glen Theatre pictured on Monday, 3rd Feb. 2025 with Members of the Buckley Family related to the late gifted Writer of the Comedy, Seán Buckley of Ballydesmond.
Current construction of Millstreet’s new Bus Shelter at The Square.
Some of the many people who attended the superb January Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Jim O’Sullivan of Laught (pictured holding the red speaker) at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets American Visitors & Marilyn Horan”

Superbly Successful Lourdes Quiz at Corkery’s Bar

With a wonderful €2,066.00 raised for the Lourdes Project it was indeed a tremendously successful Table Quiz …with nineteen Teams participating at the very happy event held on Friday, 31st Jan. 2025 at Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet. A very special thanks is extended by Coordinator supreme, John Magee and his dedicated Helpers to Caroline and Patrick Corkery for so kindly providing the very welcoming venue.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Overall Winners of the Quiz who very kindly donated their prize money to the Lourdes Fund pictured with Evie O’Leary (first from left) and Ally Moynihan both of whom will be travelling to Lourdes as dedicated Helpers at Easter.  MC at the Quiz is Jennifer O’Donoghue of MCS.  Coordinator John Magee is pictured second from left.

Quiz Prizewinners from Millstreet Community School.

 

Members of the O’Leary Family with Lourdes Helper, Evie O’Leary.

[read more …] “Superbly Successful Lourdes Quiz at Corkery’s Bar”

Wonderful Celebration of Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S.

We thank Eileen O’Mahony, Principal, Cullen N.S. for the following report and the superb selection of some fifty and more images recording the recent very successful Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S..  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Eileen shares:  “Happy Grandparents Day! recently celebrated in Cullen NS as part of “Catholic Schools Week 2025: Alive in Christ!”
Pupils delighted their grandparents with an array of hymns, prayers, Bible readings, songs, music, poetry recitation, dance & music.
Grandparents enjoyed a get together afterwards with a feast of home baking & refreshments.
Thank you to one and all for a most successful event!
Happy Grandparents Day everyone!”

[read more …] “Wonderful Celebration of Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S.”

Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh, Cullen

The death has occurred of Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh, Cullen, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy of Knocknashinngh, Cullen, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff at the Palliative Care Unit, UHK.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Minnie, his brother Donal and sister in law Nellie, sister Peggy Thornton and his brother in law Frank.

Deeply regretted by his wife Eileen, children Antoinette, Deirdre, Michael and Mark, their partners David, Noreen and Erin, his grandchildren Aisling, Isobel, Abbie, Nathan, Donagh and Penny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Church of the Nativity, Cullen (P51 EI95) on Sunday the 2nd of February 2025 from 4pm to 6pm.

Reception into the Church of the Nativity Cullen from his residence on Monday 3rd February for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie/

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Unit UHK.

House Strictly Private Please.

“May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”

Condolences

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 2nd February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Presentation of the Lord

4th February 2025

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Jerry Collins, Liscahane

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 1st February, 2025 – Feast of St. Brigid:     

Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass.

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Meg Kelleher, Aubane & Jack Collins, Ballincollig;  John (Jackie) Murphy & his son Dan Joe, 12 Tanyard, Lackabawn.

Sunday 2nd February, 2025 – Candlemas Day:         

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.        Tom (Eoinín) O’Sullivan, Gortavehy & Banteer (recently deceased);  Willie Neenan, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara;  Pat Buckley, Cahirbarnagh;  Con O’Sullivan, Claramore;  Catherine Fitzgerald (née Cotter), Killarney & Murphy’s Terrace (First Anniversary);  Timothy F. Kelleher, Shanakiel (First Annivesary).

ANNIVERSARIES: Morgan & Mai McSweeney, Keale Bridge; Johnny O’Keeffe, Main Street; Eileen Corcoran, West End; Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road; Betsy Murphy, Killarney Road; Daniel McSweeney, Murphy’s Terrace; Mary Corkery, Main Street & Douglas; Fr. Denis Manley, The Square & Hull; Billy O’Hanlon, Rathmore; Nora Creedon, Laught; Nora & Denis O’Sullivan, Inches; Joan O’Regan, Millstreet & Cork. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th  February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Pat Joe Kelleher, Pound Hill &  Mary Cronin, Main Street; Paddy Murphy, Gurrane; Nellie White, Tubber;  Johnny & the deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Sunday 9th  February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   Jerry O’Donoghue, Cullen & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Doon; Michael & Joan Herlihy, Knockanes; Matty O’Leary, Milleens; Paddy Duggan, Cullen (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased); Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road.

Rotas for 8th & 9th February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Eimear Buckley Group B
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Group B
Cullen 9.30a.m. Gillian McCarthy Derry Morley  

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Tuesday (4th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m. Blessing of Throats for the Feast of St. Blaise will take place after Mass.

Mass on Wednesday (5th) for Donal O’Sullivan, Rathmore & Dublin at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (7th) for Private Intention at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 2nd February 2025”

Wonderfully Successful St. Brigid’s Cross Project in Library

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to our call for rushes to make St. Brigid’s Crosses at Millstreet Library.  Special thanks to Margaret, Mary, Catherine & her two sons Daniel and Conor, Liz, and Liam for their contributions.  We had a fantastic morning (Fri. 31st Jan. 2025) where lots of beautiful crosses were made, both for personal use and for the church.  It was wonderful to see the community spirit in full force.  Thanks again to everyone who came along and contributed. Happy St Brigid’s Day.  Tap on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

#CommunitySpirit #StBrigidsCross #Gratitude #MillstreetLibrary #CorkCountyCouncilLibraryAndArtsService #CorkCountyCouncil

 Seeking House/Apartment in Millstreet or Nearby

A family from Ukraine (two women and a teenage boy) are looking for house/apartment in Millstreet or nearby. The child studies at Millstreet Community School. We are a clean and decent family. No animals. We have a car. We will be grateful for any information and consider various offers. 

Contact information: Phone Number and WhatsApp 085 760 8327 

Limited Seats Available for Saturday’s Aubane Show

Friday night’s Show in Aubane (“Darby O’Gill & the Little People”) is now sold out and there are only limited seats available for Saturday, 1st February……If there is enough interest there may be a third night!   (We thank John O’Sullivan for providing this important update.….S.R.)

Month’s Mind and Memorial Mass of Timmy Joe [T.J.] O’Sullivan, Cullen on Monday 3rd February at 11am

The death has occurred of Timmy Joe [T.J.] O’Sullivan, Cullen, Cork / Boherbue, Co. Cork.

Beloved husband of Brenda [née O’Sullivan], died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Knocknageeha, Boherbue. Predeceased by his parents Tim and Alice, his brothers Connie and Geff, his sister Bridie and grand daughter Rosie, Deeply regretted by his loving wife Brenda, his sons Tadhg, Seán, Con , Donagh, Geoff, Diarmaid and Micheál, daughters in law, Mary Ellen, Mary, Julie, Fran, Anna and Siobhán, his twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Sadly missed by his brothers John, Jerry, Mickie and Billy, his sisters Mary, Julia and Mairéad, brothers-in-law, sisters-in law, especially Sr. Theresa, nephews and nieces, cousins and extended family, many friends and kind neighbours.

MAY TIMMY JOE REST IN PEACE

Timmy Joe’s Requiem Mass and burial took place in Cullen on Monday 6th January during very difficult weather conditions preventing many from meeting Brenda and his family in person.

The Month’s Mind and Memorial Mass will take place in the Church of the Nativity Cullen [P51E 195] on Monday 3rd February at 11 am followed by reception and refreshments at Cullen Community Centre afterwards.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Snow White”

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to a very talented Folk Group on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 28th Jan. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features  a special chat about Rathmore’s 2025 Pantomime “Snow White”.   At 9.45pm we hear a repeat of the superb combined sound of Cullen and Kiskeam Bands.   Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Snow White””

Jeremiah (Jerry) Collins, Liscahane, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Jerry) Collins, Liscahane, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On January 26th 2025, after a short illness bravely borne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St. Bernadette’s Ward, Bon Secours Hospital Cork.

Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Patsy, adored children John, Marie, Derry, Joanne and Stephen, daughters -in-law Pauline, Marie and Claire, sons-in-law Walter and Noel, brothers John-Joe and Kevin, sisters Joan and Catherine, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Adored Grandad to Seán, Cian, Aoife, Diarmuid, Finn, Rory, Doireann, Adam, Olivia and Darragh.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Jenny and grandson Sam.
Sadly missed by all of his extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home on Tuesday 28th from 5pm-7:30pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on Wednesday 29th for Requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family Flowers only please.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Millstreet Juvenile GAA Celebrates Splendid New Jerseys

On Sunday afternoon, 26th Jan. 2025, in Millstreet GAA Community Hall,  Millstreet Juvenile GAA celebrated the presentation of sets of splendid new jerseys.  Coordinator Róisín Roche on behalf of the organising Team expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the many very kind Sponsors.  We thank Organiser, Mag O’Connor, for alerting us to the uplifting, happy event.  Here we share a selection of images from the important occasion.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Juvenile GAA Celebrates Splendid New Jerseys”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 26th January 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

26th January 2025

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Seán O’Connor, Liverpool; Michael Hickey, Fermoy & Millstreet; Elizabeth O’Doherty, Killarney; Ryan Daly, Portadown (grandson of Phil & Jerry Daly).

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 25th January, 2025:                

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John O’Regan, Gortavehy (recently deceased);  Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen; Eileen & the deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Ballydaly; Jerry & Nora Creedon, Laught; Noreen O’Brien-Barrett, Lackabawn.

Sunday 26th January, 2025

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eileen, Tommy & Larry Kelleher, Cullen;  Art O’Connor, Nohovaldaly, his parents Margaret & Jackie and his sister Norma and brother Seán (both recently deceased); Julie, Liam & Bill Mullane, Swindon; Ann O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Paddy King, Liscahane & his sister Bridget King, Church Street (both of whose First Anniversaries occur at this time); Peter & Nora Dineen, Cloghoula; Jack & Margaret Kelleher, Canon O’Donovan Centre;  Kathleen O’Sullivan, Gortavehy.

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Joe Herlihy, Minor Row; Mary & Eddie Ambrose, Murphy’s Terrace; Joan Murphy, Knocknakilla; Theresa McCarthy, Kilmeedy; Daniel & Julia Guerin, Ballydaly; Billy & Kathleen Guerin, Ballydaly & Cloghoula;  Liz O’Sullivan, Coalpits; Dan Hickey, Knockduff; Andy O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy; James Hickey, Meenskehy; Kattie O’Mahony, Ballincollig; Mary Kiely, Cork; May Murphy, Watergrasshill;  Paddy Barrett, Newmarket; Johnnie Linehan, Dromahane; Mary & Michael Kiely, Ballymacarbery; Stephen Lyons, Kilcorney. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 1st February, 2025:      Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Meg Kelleher, Aubane & Jack Collins, Ballincollig;  John (Jackie) Murphy & his son Dan Joe, 12 Tanyard, Lackabawn.

Sunday 2nd February, 2025 – Candlemas Day:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Tom (Eoinín) O’Sullivan, Gortavehy & Banteer (recently deceased); Willie Neenan, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara; Pat Buckley, Cahirbarnagh;  Con O’Sullivan, Claramore; Catherine Fitzgerald (née Cotter), Killarney & Murphy’s Terrace (First Anniversary).

Rotas for 1st & 2nd February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maria Kelleher Group A
  11.30 a.m. Michael Cashman Group A
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Eileen Guerin Mary Guerin-O’Leary

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (27th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (28th) for Jerry Cronin, Drishane Road & Tramore (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (29th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (31st) for Jim Bradley, Boherbue at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 26th January 2025”

Millstreet Features on Radio Kerry 9 to 11am This Saturday

Presented by Frank Lewis in his monthly Saturday Supplement series on Radio Kerry, a repeat of the wonderfully comprehensive programme relating to Millstreet during which some eight local people feature, will be broadcast from 9 to 11am on Radio Kerry this Saturday, 25th Jan. 2025.  The original broadcast was transmitted in October 2023 and the Podcast may be accessed on the following link:  https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/saturday-supplement/saturday-supplement-october-28th-2023-354183

Frank and Siobhán Lewis at Millstreet Museum in October 2023 as they begin recording the major Radio Kerry Feature relating to Millstreet. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Happy Listening!  (S.R.)

Remembering Brother Dan Healy    1945 – 2024

We thank Denis Healy of Carrigtwohill for the following Tribute to his late brother, Brother Dan Healy (Brother Bonaventure).  The late Brother Dan Healy has a nephew and grandnephew living in Millstreet.

Remembering Brother Dan Healy    1945 – 2024

He embraced an Ecological Christianity

 Brother Dan took the name Bonaventure for his final profession.

 Chapter from Darwin Divinity and the Dance of the Cosmos.

(With kind permission of the author Bruce Sanguin Minister of Canadian Memorial Church and Centre for Peace in Vancouver.)

 Human Ones as Harvesters of Grace

Mark 4:26-28

Jesus says that the Kingdom of God is like someone who scatters seed on the ground, goes to bed, and wakes up to discover that the seed has sprouted, but he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full head.

But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes out with the sickle, because the harvest is ripe”. Jesus would have received top marks in any biology class today. In this parable, he describes what scientists call self-organisation. We have finally confirmed what farmers have known for 10,000 years; the planet knows what she’s doing, and so does a seed. Throw them together, add time, and presto, you’ve got wheat. In an emergent universe, there are no external forces causing an Organism to do its thing; the latent tendency of the wheat plant exists within the seed. The farmer in the parable of the Kingdom ‘does not know’ how this happens, and neither to our scientists. All the fancy names might give us some sense of control, but they don’t lessen the mystery. [read more …] “Remembering Brother Dan Healy    1945 – 2024”

Michael Hickey, Corrin View, Fermoy & West End, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Michael Hickey, Corrin View, Fermoy, Co. Cork / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Michael Hickey

Corrin View, Fermoy and formerly of

West End, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Michael passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Beloved husband of Pam (née Morrison) and dear father of Garrett and Paul, devoted “Grandad Mick” to Evin, Tess, Ruby and Freddie, father-in-law to Deirdre and Deirdre, son of the late Garrett and Rita and dear brother of Donagh, Breeda, Marian, Clare and the late Gearóid and Colette. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours and many friends.

Rest in peace.

Michael will repose at Ronayne’s Funeral Home, Fermoy Wednesday from 5.30.pm. until 7.00.pm. followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church Fermoy. Requiem Mass Thursday at 2.00.pm. burial afterwards in Kilcrumper new cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marymount Hospice please. https://marymount.ie/donate/

Condolence Book.

Classes in Millstreet FET January 2025

Marie Twomey can be contacted on 086 7707301 or email marie.twomey @corketb.ie for registration and queries. The tutors will help the learners with the FETCH numbers (Course numbers) that are on the poster also. Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Loyal Supporters Witness a Wonderful UL Win

We thank Mag O’Connor for very kindly sharing a superb selection of images from the successful conclusion of the Sigerson Cup match at UL at which Darragh Cashman was the wonderfully dedicated UL Captain.   Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Success for Darragh’s UL Team.
Two Sporting Heroes – Darragh and Tommy !

Happy success for father and son !

John, Darragh, Mag and Tommy celebrate wonderfully successful outcome.

[read more …] “Loyal Supporters Witness a Wonderful UL Win”

“Radio Treasures Show” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Little Red Riding Hood”, Two Bands and Historian Éamonn

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to Caherconlish on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 21st Jan. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features  a special audio Interview (at 9.30pm) with “Little Red Riding Hood” and others at Everyman Theatre.   At 9.45pm we hear the superb combined sound of Cullen and Kiskeam Bands.  At 10pm we meet with Historian supreme Éamonn Duggan and Jill and hear about the Seán Moylan recent brilliant publication. Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Some of the many people who attended Jim O’Sullivan’s superb musical Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle.  Jim is pictured holing the red loudspeaker audio box.
Having attended the spendid Pantomine at the Everyman Theatre we called to meet Artist supreme, Neil Kelleher at his truly exquisite festive home, “Adrivale” in South Douglas Road, Cork.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures Show” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Little Red Riding Hood”, Two Bands and Historian Éamonn”

Enthusiastic Supporters Travel to UL in Support of Darragh Cashman’s Team

At 5pm this Tuesday, 21st Jan. 2025 an enthusiastic group of Supporters from Millstreet Parish travelled from West End, Millstreet to the University of Limerick in support of Darragh Cashman who captains the UL Team in the Sigerson Cup Match.  Darragh’s father, John and Coordinator supreme, Mag O’Connor are among those travelling.  Every success and safe travelling to All.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Enthusiastic Supporters Travel to UL in Support of Darragh Cashman’s Team”

“One For All” Gift Card Found in Ballydaly – Success! Owner Claims Card!

UPDATE:  In almost record time (!) the Owner of the Gift Card made contact with us upon which we put the Owner in touch with the Finder!  Delighted that our Millstreet Website can help to lead to successful outcomes.

Original Notice

A kind person who has found a valuable “One For All” Gift Card near the Captain Con Murphy Monument in Ballydaly/Rathduane area, has made contact with us.   Whoever mislaid or lost this credit card shaped Gift Card may contact us at 086 825 0074 or email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com and we shall put that person in contact with the Finder.  (S.R.)