Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Tractor Run in aid of Dromtariffe G.A.A. 4G Pitch Development on next Sunday 3rd November 2024. Registration by Donation from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 1pm.
Your Support would be very Welcome.
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The newly formed Dromtarriffe Vintage Club inaugural Event is being held over in Dromtarriffe Hall on this coming Sunday April 21st. The Club are holding both a Vintage Car and Tractor Run on Sunday and the Weather looks like it will be good for the recently formed Clubs first ever Event.
Registration starting at 11am in Dromtarriffe Hall. Run will take off at 1pm Sharp. Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
Following the cancellation of the Meeting last Monday Night due to the weather and no power over in Dromtariffe Parish Hall this Meeting will now go ahead at 8pm on Monday January 29th to discuss the idea of setting up a new Vintage Club in the Area,anybody who might be interested in this is very welcome to come along to this Meeting.
Tom Meaney
Rathroe, Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Died 26th December 2022
Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
On the occasion of Tom’s first anniversary, his daughters Noreen and Siobhán, sons Con, John, Tomás and Donal, daughters in law Helen, Joanne, son in law Niall and his adored seven grandchildren would like to acknowledge the many gestures of kindness and sympathy shown to us
throughout Tom’s illness and funeral.
We are deeply indebted to our dedicated Community Health nurses, Dad’s committed carers, Marymount Hospice Support Team and The Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses for the remarkable kindness and care shown to him. We would like to extend our thanks to the entire staff at Dr. Leaders’s Surgery, Boherbue and all in Reens’s Pharmacy Millstreet. We wish to thank everyone who attended the funeral ceremonies and those who travelled long distances to be with us. Our sincere appreciation to Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins for the attendance at the funeral mass of his Aide de Camp, Colonel Stephen Howard and to the Tánaiste Micheál Martin
acknowledging the contribution of our late father to the Irish state and his commitment and dedication to his constituents. Thank you to those who telephoned, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, novenas and letters, celebrated masses, placed messages of condolence on RIP.ie and those
who participated in the live streaming of Tom’s funeral mass. We remember with gratitude those who would have liked to attend but could not and remembered us in their thoughts and prayers.
A sincere word of thanks to Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Millstreet, who celebrated Tom’s funeral mass and recited prayers at the graveside assisted by Fr. Bartie Doherty, Kiltegan Fathers, Fr Paddy Byrne, Millstreet and Fr Liam Kelleher, Cobh. Our gratitude to Seán Ó Sé, traditional singer, Margaret Healy, soloist accompanied by Leah Murphy on the organ for their beautiful singing and music. Thanks to Margaret Murphy, sacristan and to Garden of Eve flower shop.
We thank Davy, Cora, Martina and Declan of Tarrant’s Undertakers for their support, advice, empathy and professionalism, Peter O’ Callaghan for the excellent streaming of Tom’s mass. Our sincere thanks to the Gardaí of Millstreet Garda Station and to the stewards for the professional manner in which the organisation of traffic and parking was managed ensuring the safe flow of traffic during the funeral.
We will always cherish and remember with gratitude everyone who stood in respectful silence in the various Guards of Honour and the people who stood in respect along the roadside on the journey to St. Mary’s Cemetery. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more
bearable. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, kindly accept this acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation.
Masses have been offered for your intentions.
Millstreet Vintage Club made a Presentation on Wednesday Evening October 4th last to St. Joseph’s Foundation CEO Michael Hegarty of a Cheque for €4,736 following the Clubs Van Run held back in July,the Cheque was presented by Event Organiser Martin Lucey along with his Wife Nollaig and Son Colin to a delighted Michael who thanked Millstreet Vintage Club and Everyone who was involved in the running of the Van Run,Michael said the money raised will be used to very good effect in the day to day work that St Josephs Foundation do in the North Cork Region and as well making improvements for future development which is vital to give a top class service to the Region.
As ever we thank Danny Lane for the Photos.
Well done to pupils from junior infants to 6th class and staff of Derinagree N.S. who enjoyed climbing Clara mountain yesterday.
Congratulations to the 2nd class pupils in Derinagree NS who had their First Confessions this week with Fr Jim Kennelly.
Congratulations to Valentina, Josh, Oisín, Ellie, Fiona, Ordhran, Cassidy, Emily, Saoirse, Sheila and Eilish.
A fantastic achievement for Derinagree NS – County Scór na bPáistí Champions in the instrumental music group.
Congratulations Fionn & Ronan Murphy & Ava Thornton
Fionn also got 2nd place in the solo music competition 
Derrinagree N.S. made their Holy Communion last Saturday.
Joan Meaney
Rathroe, Derrinagree, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Died 22nd April 2021
Acknowledgement and First Anniversary
On the occasion of Joan’s first anniversary, her husband Tom, daughters Noreen and Siobhán, sons Con, John, Tomás and Donal, daughters in law Helen, Joanne, son in law Niall and her adored seven grandchildren would like to acknowledge the many gestures of kindness and sympathy shown to us during Joan’s illness and funeral.
We are deeply indebted to our dedicated Community Health nurses, Marymount Hospice Support Team and The Irish Cancer Society Night Nurse for the remarkable kindness and care shown to Joan during her illness and final days. We would like to extend our thanks to the entire staff at Dr. Leaders’s Surgery, Boherbue, All in Reens’s Pharmacy Millstreet, and the staff at Cork University Hospital. We wish to thank everyone who telephoned, sent mass cards, sympathy cards, novenas and letters, celebrated masses, placed messages of condolence on RIP.ie and those who participated in the live streaming of Joan’s funeral mass. We remember with gratitude those who would have liked to attend but could not do so due to government covid restrictions.
A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Tom Leane, P.P. Dromtariffe who celebrated Joan’s funeral mass and prayers at the graveside assisted by Fr. Bartie Doherty, Kiltegan Fathers, Margaret Healy soloist accompanied by Leah Murphy on the organ for their beautiful singing and music and Margaret Murphy, sacristan.
We thank Davy, Cora, Martina and Declan of Tarrant’s Undertakers for their support, advice, empathy and professionalism, Leo Fitzgerald for the excellent streaming of Joan’s mass. Our sincere thanks to the traffic stewards for organising the parking and ensuring the safe flow of traffic on the day. We will always cherish and remember with gratitude everyone who stood in respectful silence in Derrinagree Churchyard and the people who stood in respect along the roadside on the journey to St. Mary’s Cemetery. To those who helped in any way, your contribution made our loss more bearable. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, kindly accept this acknowledgement of our sincere appreciation.
Masses have been offered for your intentions.
Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary to
Billy and Winifred O’ Keeffe, Keale
from all their family and friends.
Confirmation and Communion ceremonies that took place this month for Derinagree N.S. pupils
6th Class and 1st Year pupils of Derinagree National School who received their Confirmation recently. Pictured with Fr. Tom Leane (P.P.) and Andrias O’Sullivan (Principal)
Derinagree National School pupils who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday 18th September. Pictured with Fr. Tom Leane (P.P.) and Cathriona O’Shea (Class Teacher)
Derinagree National School pupils who made their First Confession on Thursday 13th May in preparation for their First Holy Communion in the Autumn.
The Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Monument (at Derrinagree Church) was completed today with the erection of two information boards. The board on the left tells the story of the Ambush and the board on the right contains the relevant maps outlining the routes the Volunteers travelled and the Ambush site. The committee would like to thank the following for the design and fabrication of the boards:
Millstreet Primary Schools ‘Easter Nature Hunt’ Competition is open to all local Primary Schools, closing date Friday 2nd April 2021.
The children need to take photos of themselves with all the items to prove they have completed the Hunt, and send them into the Parents Assn’s Facebook page or email address, then completed entries will be entered into a draw on Saturday, for some lovely Goodies, just in time for Easter. It means you don’t have to go rushing out to do this, just get your entry in by next Friday 2nd April evening to get into the draw.
Prizes have been sponsored by Herlihy Centra Millstreet and O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet, the Parents Association would like to say ‘Thank You’ for the prizes.
Link to the Parents Assn Facebook page
Eircode: P51 W983
Eircode: P51 K316
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PARISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Monday December 14th to Sunday December 20th |
Fr Tom Leane
The Presbytery, Dromagh, Mallow, Co. Cork. Eircode: P51 YWF1
Tel: (029)78096 Mob: (087) 2300565 Parish Office: Secretary Evelyn O’Sullivan
Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Tel: (029)78096
Safeguarding Children Representatives: Margaret McCarthy & John Cronin
Designated Liaison Person Kerry Diocese: 087 6362 780
Email: <email> Web: www.dioceseofkerry.ie
Pastoral Area
Priest on Duty Sunday 20th Fr Tom Leane (029) 78096 / 087 2300565
Priest on Duty Sunday 27th Fr Joe Tarrant (064) 7751104 / 086 3978642
The death has occurred of Kathleen Murphy (née Leader), The Island, Clonbanin, Mallow, Cork. Peacefully in her 98th year, surrounded by her family, at Care Choice Nursing Home, Macroom. Beloved wife of the late Patrick, mother of the late Leonard, sister of the late Joan, Maureen and Leo. Deeply mourned by her sons Peter, Gerard and Don, her daughters Vaun and Helen, sister Sarah, brothers Donal and Sean, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Due to current government guidelines, a private family funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday in The Church of The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree, at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to St. Vincent de Paul. Messages of sympathy may be left on the RIP Condolence Page.
The Tricolour is flying at the Clonbanin Ambush Monument to honour the memory of Michael Collins who died on 22nd August 1922
The Tricolour is flying on Clonbanin and Derrygallon Monuments in memory of 2 IRA Volunteers, Paddy Clancy and Jack O Connell, who were both shot dead by British forces on the 16th August 1920 during the War of Independence
[read more …] “The Tricolour is flying on Clonbanin and Derrygallon Monuments”
‘Recent upgrade of Clonbanin Monument in preparation for the centenary Commemoration ceremony taking place on Saturday 6th March 2021. Sincere thanks to Ciara McAuliffe, of True Reflection Art Therapy, Mallow, for her brilliant artistry which she donated free of charge.
The Tricolour is raised at the Clonbanin Monument in honour of the Irish Volunteers who took part in the Rathcoole Ambush on 16th June 1921 during the War of Independence. Let Erin Remember.
Missing jack russell dog. last seen on Tuesday around Fleming’s 4×4 garage Derinagree/Cullen His name is Bailey. Please call if you have seen him. 0874550870
Great artistry on the wall at Clonbanin Cross expertly done by the Curtin family and friends.
This little guy wandered into our home on Saturday during the thunder and lightning in the Cullen / Derinagree area. He’s a very friendly and affectionate dog especially around children so must be a family pet. Please call/text me on 0879225121 if you recognise him.
Mary (Mae) Hurley, Derrinagree
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Died April 12th, 2019 [1]
On this the First Anniversary,of Mary (Mae) Hurley Derrinagree her family would like to express their sincere thanks to all who sympathised with them following their sad loss.
We are deeply grateful to our extended family, friends and neighbours, for their support, kindness and generosity. Thank you to those who attended the funeral ceremonies, those who telephoned and to those who sent mass and sympathy cards, floral tributes and many lovely letters.
Thank you to the staff of Brídhaven Nursing Home in Mallow for their wonderful care of Mary.
We wish to thank Fr. Tom Leane, concelebrants, sacristan, organist, to the staff and professional services of Tarrant’s Undertakers for all their assistance, Millstreet Vintage Club for Traffic Management, and to the Wallis Arms Hotel for catering. As it would be impossible to thank
everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our thanks and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. Lovingly remembered everyday.
A meeting of the Luíochán Cluainbainin 5~3~1921 Clonbanin Ambush Commemoration Committee was held in Dromtariffe Parish Hall recently. The following officers were elected: ~
Chairman~ Tom Meaney
Vice chairman~ Corney Vaughan.
Hon Joint Secretaries~ Noreen Meaney/Donal Cashman.
Finance Committee~ Marie O Shaughnessy/Noreen Clery/Billy Murphy/Áine Collins.
PROs~ David Crowley/Charlie Drake.
Military History Research~ Pat O Brien/Michael Kelly/Donal Kelleher/Noel Keating.
Researcher~ Tony Shine.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday February 12th at 8pm.
[about Clonbanin Ambush]
100 round bales of this years silage for sale
Derrinagree area
Contact 0876231173
