Author: Seán

Next “Radio Treasures” on Tuesday 24th Sept. 2024

Although there will not be a transmission of our weekly “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station tonight (Tues. 17th Sept. 2024) there will however be the weekly broadcast at 8pm of Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Programme No. 115 relating to “Bachelors in Trouble”.  We shall return next week with our broadcast of “Radio Treasures” which will include a report on our Annual Visit to Knockalougha Rambling House in North Kerry.   Here we share a few recent updates of local happenings.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Dedicated Coordinating Committee of Sunday’s very successful 30th Anniversary of the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre….at Clara Road, Millstreet.
Pictured at the 30th Anniversary event on Sunday – Eily Buckley and World Power Lifting Champion, Patrick Daly of Kilcorney.
Kay Ryan and Joan Wall attending the 30th Anniversary event on Sunday.
Very impressive cheque presentation (€4,471.60) at Aubane Community Centre on Friday night by the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Frank Reen, Michael O’Sullivan and Jerry O’Riordan attending the 30th Anniversary event on Sunday.

[read more …] “Next “Radio Treasures” on Tuesday 24th Sept. 2024″

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty–Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

15th September 2024

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

Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Margaret O’Mahony, (née O’Donoghue), Killarney & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Margaret O’Mahony, (née O’Donoghue),  Holy Cross Gardens and late of St Brendan’s Terrace, Killarney,  Co.Kerry / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Dearly loved mother of Joanne and Edward and adored grandmother of Adam, Jamie, Katelynn, Evan and Liam. Very sadly missed by her loving family, her children and their father Martin, son-in-law Patrick O’Leary, Adams partner Chloe, her sisters Breda Lyne and Helen Fryday, brothers Seán and Donal, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Margaret and her brother Éamon.

“May She Rest In Peace”

Reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney on Sunday evening from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 10.30am in St Mary’s Cathedral, followed by burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/killarneycathedral If you wish to offer your condolences online, please click on the link here.

Features on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include Open Day & Charleville Recording Part Two

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show  No. 114 from Rathmore on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 3rd Sept. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm we feature Part Two of our Charleville Recordings  with splendid music, chat and songs.   At 10.15pm we meet Marie Twomey and Cora O’Donnell at the recent Open Day at Cork College of FET in Main Street, Millstreet. 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.)

Finance Minister, Jack Chambers (centre) recently visits Millstreet’s Open Day at Cork College of FET.
Cora O’Donnell during our Interview at Open Day.
John Barrett, Tullig pictured in 1984 having won the Tadhg Kennelly Trophy at Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club.
Very successful HOPE Spinathon at The Square, Millstreet on Saturday.
Autumn 2024 in Millstreet Town Park.

[read more …] “Features on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include Open Day & Charleville Recording Part Two”

Sincerest Thanks from James Healy for the Truly Magnificent Response to “Make a Wish Foundation” in Memory of Matthew

James Healy wishes to express his sincerest thanks for the truly inspiring and remarkably generous response to the recent highly praiseworthy fundraising project in aid of  “Make a Wish Foundation” in memory of Matthew.   James shares the following:

“Sincerest thanks to the people of Millstreet for their support, attending the event and even helping out on the day. We are delighted to say that a sum of €38,645.00 was raised for Make a Wish with this event, which we were blown away with, and we had a cheque presentation last Saturday to Make a Wish in Watergrasshill.”

(At rear) James Healy, father of Matthew Healy (RIP) with nephews Alex and Rhys Healy and niece Orla Healy at the Motorcycle & Vintage Car Run in memory of Matthew Healy, in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation at McCarthy Commercials, Watergrasshill, Co Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins (“Irish Examiner”)

James has also kindly shared a number of excellent links providing such a superb insight into the overall fundraising Project the result of which totally exceeded expectations.

https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGspC9544CNs Interview with Neil Prendeville on  RedFM on 15th May 2024.  Interview starts 25min & 22secs into the podcast.
https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGKpx4lDdD4r Interview with KC on RedFM on 16th May, 2024.

Teacher Seeks Daily Lift from Millstreet to Cork City

A Teacher who is prepared to share travel expenses is seeking a Lift on weekdays from Millstreet to Cork City from September 2024.  Further enquiries – please contact 086 825 0074 and we shall then put you in touch with the Teacher.  Sincere thanks.

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Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty–Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

8th September 2024

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 DEATHS:  Patrick O’Leary, Meenskehy.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 7th September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Fr. Eustace McSweeney, Toorenbawn (First Anniversary);  Mary Ann, Dan & Peter Kelleher, Gneeves;  John Cronin, Lackabawn.

Sunday 8th September:

Cullen 9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Twomey Family, Knockduff;  John, Jane & Seán O’Riordan, Two Gneeves.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Kathleen Linehan, Dromahoe (recently deceased).

ANNIVERSARIES: Michael Casey, Toorenbawn; Neily Dennehy, Lackabawn; Mick O’Keeffe, Pound Hill; Paddy Healy, Pound Hill; Peter Desmond, Pound Hill; Patrick, Mary & the deceased members of the Cotter Family, Liscahane; Dan & Nora O’Mahony, Cloghoulabeg; Christy Kelleher, Kilmeedy; Mick & Nora Lynch, Kippagh; Donal Lynch, Kippagh & Killarney; Julia Buckley, Lislehane.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 14th September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Elizabeth & John McAuliffe, Annagloor, their grandson Vincent Daly & the deceased members of the McAuliffe Family;  Diarmuid Kelleher, Tullig.

Sunday 15th September:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Fr. Con Kiely (First Anniversary);  Joan & Denis Cronin, Coolinarne;  Jerh Noonan, Coolinarne.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Kathleen Murphy, Drishane Road;  Den Joe Kelleher, Station Road;  Sheila Cronin, Main Street.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30- 7.30pm.  

LEGION OF MARY on Tuesday night in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.  

Rotas for next weekend 14th & 15th September
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Maura O’Sullivan  Group C
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody  Group C
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Maeve O’Sullivan Eileen Guerin

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

Mass on Monday (9th) for Millstreet Active Retired at 10.00a.m. followed by refreshments in the Parish Centre.

Mass on Tuesday (10th) for Denny Doody, Ploverfield and Jerh Doody, Dooneen at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (11th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday

Mass on Friday (13th) for Michael & Mary Collins, Fedamore at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th September 2024”

Gobnait McSweeney, Carriganima

The death has occurred of Gobnait McSweeney, Carriganima, Co. Cork.

On September 4th, peacefully in the care of Cork University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her grandparents Maisie and Pete O’Leary and Abbey & Tim Mc Sweeney.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Hannah Mary and Tadghie and devoted brother Martin , aunt Mary, goddaughter Jessica, cousins,extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Rosary at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Thursday 5th September at 9pm.

Lying in repose at Tarrant’s Funeral Home on Friday 6th September from 6pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. John the Baptist Church Carriganima.

Requiem Mass on Saturday 7th September at 12 noon, followed by burial in Clondrohid Cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left on condolence link HERE .

Patrick O’Leary, Meenskehy, Derrinagree

The death has occurred of Patrick O’Leary, Meenskehy, Derrinagree, Co. Cork.

O’ Leary, Patrick (Meenskehy, Derrinagree) on September 3rd peacefully but unexpectedly at his residence. Predeceased by his brother Matthew and sister Joan. Sadly missed by his brother John, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephews Pat (Herlihy) and Conor, nieces Mary (O’ Donoghue) Kathleen (Mulkeen) and Noreen (Buckley), grandnephews and grandnieces, family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 5th September, at 11am followed by burial at St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link HERE.

Features on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include Carriganima Run & Charleville Recording Part One

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show  No. 113 from Knockfierna on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 3rd Sept. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.20pm a special Interview with Jimmy & Sammy Murphy relating to the very successful Carriganima Run/Walk 2024 .  At 9.30pm we feature Part One of our Charleville Recordings  with splendid music, chat and songs.  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.)

Wonderfully successful Carriganima Run/Walk 2024 held on Saturday.
Our special Guests at our Charleville Recordings. Great coverage on the “Vale Star” and on “The Corkman”. Feature on our Radio Show tonight at 9.30pm.

Enjoying Annual September Fair Day 2024 on Sunday.
Sunday’s MVC Car event at Green Glens in aid of the highly praiseworthy Cancer Connect Bus Transport.
Patrick W. O’Leary from Louisville, Kentucky, USA arrived in Millstreet from Shannon Airport on Monday. Mary Fahy, his Cousin, was among the first to extend an Irish welcome to Patrick who will be in Ireland until close to the end of September.

[read more …] “Features on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include Carriganima Run & Charleville Recording Part One”

Bessie Sheahan (née Hallissey), Rathcoole

The death has occurred of Bessie Sheahan (née Hallissey), Rathcoole, Co. Cork.

Sheahan; (Rathcoole); On August 31st 2024, peacefully (in her 94th year) in the excellent care of Dr Leader, nurses and staff of Araglen Nursing Home, Boherbue; Bessie, Moynihan Terrace, Rathcoole (née Hallissey, Kilnamatrya) beloved wife of the late Denny and mother of the late Conor and Eileen. Deeply regretted by her loving daughters Joan and Liz, sons Pat and Denny, grandchildren Emma, Claire, Alison and Patrick, daughter-in-law Martha, brother-in-law Paddy and his wife Helen, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at St John’s Church, Dromagh (P51W983) on Sunday evening (September 1st) from 6pm to 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Monday (September 2nd) at 12 noon which will be live streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Messages of sympathy for the family may be left on the link HERE.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty–Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

1st September 2024

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 DEATHS: Denis Goulding, Glountane; Michael O’Riordan, Ballydaly & Cork; William Joseph Murphy, Cork & Knocknagree.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 31st August:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Connie Hickey, St. Joseph’s Gardens;  Timothy, Betty & Dermot O’Callaghan, Shronebeha;  Kitty McCarthy, Aubane.

Sunday 1st September:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Tommy Tucker, Ballydaly (First Anniversary), his parents Denis & Nora and brothers Denis (recently deceased) & Donal.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Joe, Peggy & Finbarr O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea;  Gerry Healy, Wicklow & Millstreet.

ANNIVERSARIES: Denny McCarthy, Kilmeedy; Danny Creedon, Carrigacooleen; Han Radley, Minor Row; Dan Mannix, Clara Road; Keith Sheehan, Station Road; Mary Rea, Claraghatlea; Jerh Noonan, Coolinarne; Dan, Jane, Val & Donal O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg & Dublin; Fr. James McSweeney, California & Macroom; Michael Collins, Fedamore; Maurice & Mary O’Donoghue, England.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 7th September:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Fr. Eustace McSweeney, Toorenbawn (First Anniversary);  Mary Ann, Dan & Peter Kelleher, Gneeves;  John Cronin, Lackabawn.

Sunday 8th September:

Cullen 9.30a.m. The deceased members of the Twomey Family, Knockduff;  John, Jane & Seán O’Riordan, Two Gneeves.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Kathleen Linehan, Dromahoe (recently deceased).

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30- 7.30pm.  

LEGION OF MARY on Tuesday night in Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: 1st Sept: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/ (087) 2401331. 8th Sept: Fr. Fitzgerald (029) 70043/(087) 7752948

DIOCESAN COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND for Diocesan Needs

CULLEN CHURCH COLLECTOR for 8th Sept:  Conor Morley

CULLEN CHURCH: No Mass on Thursday 5th 

Rotas for next weekend 1st & 8th September
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Mary Ita Cronin  Group B
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen  Group B
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Aisling O’Riordan Kathleen Mullane

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

No Mass on Monday (2nd)

Mass on Tuesday (3rd) for Jim Maloney, Millstreet at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (4th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (5th) for Tom & Abina Radley, The Square at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (6th) for Christy Dennehy, Church Street at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2024”

Tommy Tucker – Acknowledgment & First Anniversary

TOMMY TUCKER

Acknowledgment & First Anniversary

Who died on 29th August, 2023.

As we fondly remember our bother Tommy on his first anniversary, we and all members of his family wish to acknowledge the many expressions of sympathy and gestures of kindness shown to us during our sad loss, for the many Mass Cards received and the many condolence message on R.I.P., those who travelled long distances and all who gathered outside Millstreet Church to say goodbye to their special friend.

Our sincere thank you to the following: Dr. Michael Casey, Dr. Mark Henderson and all staff at Tullig Medical Centre; all staff at Millstreet Community Hospital; all staff at St. Joseph’s Day Care Centre Rathmore, where Tommy spent many happy times, with lots of memories before he was admitted for full time care at Araglen House Nursing Home, Boherbue.  Thank you to all staff who cared for him during his final days at Araglen, the staff at Mallow Hospital, and Cork University Hospital, Reen’s Chemist, Millstreet, Ann Maire Sheehan (Mallow Hospital); Public health nurses Áine O’Riordan, Sheila Herlihy and Elaine Reardon; home-helps Mary O’Neill and Marie Murphy. To Tommy’s special friends near and far who showed their love and respect for him and their words of comfort to our family and to all our kind neighbours who supported us during Tommy’s illness and his funeral.

Sincere gratitude to all involved in Tommy’s funeral.  A special thank you to Canon John Fitzgerald P.P., who celebrated Tommy’s funeral Mass, and to the following assisting Priests: Monsignor Dan Riordan, Fr. Séamus Kennelly, Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Fr. Seán and Deacon Thady O’Connor. To Sharon Lane for her constant support and for organising prayers; sacristan Julie Brady for her guidance and support; Jerry Doody and organist Edel Fraser; to Davy Tarrant, Cora, Declan and Martina for their sensitive advice and support; to the staff of the Wallis Arms Hotel for serving refreshments following Tommy’s funeral.

The holy sacrifice of Mass has been offered for your intentions.

Gone from us that smiling face,

the cheerful pleasant ways.

The heart that won so many friends

in bygone happy days.

Tommy’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in

Ballydaly Church on Sunday 1st September at 9.30a.m.

Interviews on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include 60th Birthday of P&P, International Sport and Glanmire Music

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show  No. 111 from Kildorrery on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 20th August 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm a special Interview with Tim and Cathal relating to International Sport at Millstreet Astroturf.  At 9.45pm Finbarr Dennehy with daughters Chloe and Emma provide splendid music.  At 10pm we meet Pat, Barry, Joan, Michael and Corles at the 60th Birthday of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club.  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.)

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club’s 60th Birthday Celebrations.
Corles Galvin achieves a hole-in-one at 60th Celebrations.
Emma, Chloe and Finbar Dennehy of Glanmire – Musicians supreme.
International Sport at Millstreet Astroturf.
Unusal sight of a double-decker bus at Millstreet Town Park for the International Sports Event.
Tim and Cathal – Sports Coordinators supreme.
Leaving Cert Results 2024 at Millstreet Community School.
“Hollywood” at The Square, Millstreet when a scene from a major film was recorded at “Kall and Dyne” Restaurant. The film is scheduled to be released in about six months time.

[read more …] “Interviews on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Include 60th Birthday of P&P, International Sport and Glanmire Music”

Sincere Thanks to All for Such a Successful Celebration

“Davy, Bebe & Agnes would sincerely like to thank everyone who made Davy’s 80th Birthday Party so enjoyable.. Humphry Healy, Caroline and all the staff at the Bridge Bar for providing such a great venue, finger food & entertainment. Anthony Dineen for the fantastic music that put life & soul into the night, Sheila & staff at Cronin’s Centra for the georgeous sandwiches. So fresh and tasty. Christy’s Family Restaurant & staff for the late night hot finger food…it resurrected a few that we thought were gone 🙂 John Hickey Taxi for getting eveyone there and home. We’d be absolutely lost without his invaluable service all year round. Supervalu for the georgeous birthday cake. Could not have asked for better. Hullaballons at Millstreet Post office for the decorations. All our neighbours, friends and relations who made the effort to come and join us and especially those who travelled long journeys to be with us. Such a great night. Rock on the 90th!”  (We thank Mary O’Sullivan for this uplifting message of thanks...S.R.)

Pictorial Updates – Sunday, 25th Aug. 2024

Enthusiastic Players participating in this weekend’s 60th Anniversary Competitions at Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club.
Wonderfully Brave and Courageous River Radley was thrilled to be recently visited at Temple Street Hospital, Dublin by the victorious Clare Team with the famous McCarthy Cup. The Rose of Tralee Contestants also visited River within the past fortnight. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank River’s Grandparents, Mary and Tommy Radley of Dungarvan for very kindly sharing the two special images. Special thanks also to Celine Quealy of Radley Engineering, Dungarvan.

[read more …] “Pictorial Updates – Sunday, 25th Aug. 2024”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 25th August 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty–First Sunday of Ordinary Time

25th August 2024

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 DEATHS: Michael O’Riordan, Ballydaly & Cork; Miah Moynihan, Main Street & Melbourne.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 24th August:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Liz Hickey, Clara Road (First Anniversary);  Hannie Dennehy, Laught (First Anniversary);  Anna, Noel & their daughter Gillian Hartnett, Clara Road.

Sunday 25th August:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Dolly, Patie & the deceased members of the McSweeney Family, Meenskeehy;  The deceased members of the Hickey Family, Gortnacreeha;  Sheila & Denis Murphy, Lyreaoune.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Dominic Lawlor, Clara Road;  Danny & the deceased members of the Lynch Family, Kippagh.

ANNIVERSARIES: John Joe Greaney, Lackabawn; Séamus O’Connor, Tullig; Connie Hickey, St. Joseph’s Gardens;  Nora Coleman, Murphy’s Terrace; Catherine Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg; Nuala O’Riordan, Dromsicane; Daniel O’Leary, Ploverfield; Noel Duggan, Lisnaboy; Pat Joe Morley, Glountane; Molly Hickey, Gortnacreeha; Patricia Kelleher-Moynihan, Millstreet & Rathcoole; Mickie & Breda Dennehy, Moll Carthy’s Bridge; Nora Duggan, Carriganima; Con O’Leary, Carriganima; Timmy & Peggy Cronin, New York & Millstreet; Sheila “Judy” Doocey, England & Millstreet; John & Charlie Murphy, Waterville. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 31st August:

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Connie Hickey, St. Joseph’s Gardens;  Timothy, Betty & Dermot O’Callaghan, Shronebeha;  Kitty McCarthy, Aubane.

Sunday 1st September:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Tommy Tucker, Ballydaly (First Anniversary), his parents Denis & Nora and brothers Denis (recently deceased) & Donal.

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Joe, Peggy & Finbarr O’Sullivan, Claraghatlea;  Gerry Healy, Wicklow & Millstreet.

Rotas for next weekend 31st August & 1st September
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

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

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

Mass on Monday (26th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (27th) for Bishop Diarmuid O’Súilleabháin and his parents Jeremiah & Catherine at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (28th) for Sheila “Judy” Doocey, Murphy’s Terrace & England at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday (29th) & Friday (30th) [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 25th August 2024”

Michael O’Riordan, Ballydaly, Millstreet & Blackpool, Cork

The death has occurred of Michael O’Riordan, Ballydaly, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Formerly of Common Rd. Blackpool

(Late Sacristan of Blackpool Church).

Peacefully on the 22nd of August 2024 in the exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Millstreet Community Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen (née O’Mullane), brothers Jimmy and Hugo. He will be sadly missed by his adoring daughters Patricia (O’Driscoll) and Edel, his sisters Rita and Mona and brother Junior, sons in law Steven and Ray and grandchildren Kelly, Hayley, Ria, Alaoise and Ethan, nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters in law, relatives, neighbors and friends. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Millstreet Community Hospital.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Sunday from 6.30pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 9am followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy.

Messages of sympathy can left on the condolence link.

Kevin Bickerdyke, Cloughoulabeg, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Kevin Bickerdyke, Cloughoulabeg, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On Monday 19th August, after a short illness, Kevin Bickerdyke passed away in Marymount Hospice, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his son Eric, infant daughter Karen, sister Patty and brothers Alfie and Markie. Survived by wife Helen, sons Kevin and Matt, daughter Sandra, grandsons Eric and Alfie, daughter in law Mary and Sandra’s partner Toby. He will also missed by his brothers Brendan, Frank, Bob and sister Ann as well as his many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will take place on Friday, 23rd August, arriving at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy at 1pm.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Marymount Hospice, Cork.

Messages of condolence may be left on the condolence link HERE.

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club 60th Anniversary

We thank Pat Breen for providing the four archival pictures and the very interesting history of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club as outlined by Maurice Linehan.   Sincere congratulations on this very special 60th Anniversary of the Club being celebrated this weekend in August 2024.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)Millstreet Pitch and Putt

​The story began in November 1962 when a group went to far flung Cork to visit the famed Rock Lodge club in order to examine the layout and facilities. Shortly afterwards an enthusiastic band decided to commence work with the consent of Millstreet town park on part of the park close to what would have been the gardens of “the Great House”.

​It was an absolutely mammoth endeavour to lay out the course, construct the greens and bunkers, often on stony Coomlogane ground. John O’Keeffe, Larry O’Riordan, Tom Langrell and Phelim Marron not only displayed extraordinary commitment to the project but carried out the hard physical work required to ensure that the course would be playable in 1964. The original clubhouse was a railway carriage acquired from CIE after it had been derailed at Millstreet station laden with chocolate crumb.

​We have fond memories of those early days. Clubs, tees and golf balls were purchased from Andrew O Sullivan. Technical instruction was provided by John O’Keeffe, Larry O’Riordan, Frank Reen Snr., Fr. Jim McGrath and Fr. Liam Abernethy.

​We had an extensive membership from the start. Over the years, talented lady members included Teresa Corcoran Murphy, Hannah M. Riordan, Maureen Linehan, Sue Dennehy, Julia Coleman, Joan Philips, Lelia Enright, Dolly Duggan, Geraldine Justice O’Mahony, Bridie Daly, Eileen Collins, Noreen Murphy, Mary Buckley Coleman, Gillian Burke McCarthy, Joan Casey and Joan Fitzgerald O’Connor.

​Similarly Eamonn O’Connor, Dan Breen, Tadhg Kennnelly, Fr. Jim Kennelly, Michael Looney, Maurice Linehan, Terry O’Leary, John Sing O’ Sullivan, Dr. Frank O Connor, the Marron Family, Paddy Enright, James Twohig, John Cronin, Anthony Manley, Frank Reen Jnr., Denis Hickey, John Randles, Tommy O’Connor and family, Noel Collins, Chris Twomey, Barry Fraser and family, Tom O’Mahony, Colman Culhane and his late father, Pat Breen, Shane Browne, John B. Casey, Brendan Kiely and family, Jerry O Connor, Denis Hickey, Willie O’Keeffe and Tom Tucker all played a role in the development of the club.​

​We are immensely proud of the club’s achievements on this its sixtieth anniversary. We are deeply indebted to the founding fathers for their vision and foresight in providing such an amenity which has enabled many over the years to hone their skills under the shadow of J.J. Callanan’s beloved Clara. We are of course, especially proud of Cian O Connor’s wonderful achievement as the youngest winner of the President’s prize in the 130 year history of Killarney Golf and Fishing club. We are also very proud of Diarmuid Fraser who currently works as a professional golfer in Dubai. In the early years of the club Pat Breen won the All Ireland Junior Title in St. Anne’s Course in 1976.

​We must of course, acknowledge the assistance of Denis Hickey and the FÁS and Community employment workers and Millstreet town park for their commitment over the years. Finally a sincere thank you to Joan Casey, Chris Twomey, Barry Fraser, Pat Breen, Shane Browne and Denis Twomey for their loyalty and support to the club.

HAPPY​ ANNIVERSARY

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