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Millstreet Community Text Alert 2025 – Closing Date for Receipt of Applications is Today, Fri. 29th Nov.

Millstreet Community Text Alert is now accepting applications from those who wish to renew or join
the Millstreet Text Alert System for 2025 at a cost of €10. This system is a mechanism for Gardaí to
provide crime prevention/information to community groups. It also enables communities to
receive alerts advising them of suspicious or criminal activity in their area.
If you are interested in renewing/joining, please put your name, address and mobile number with €10
in a sealed envelope and drop it to Wordsworth in Millstreet or to Guerin’s Shop in Ballydaly. Closing
date for receipt of applications is Friday, November 29th 2024.
(Millstreet Community Council Ltd would like to thank Niamh and her staff at Wordsworth and the
Guerin Family, Ballydaly for facilitating the collection of the envelopes.)  (We thank Marie Twomey, Priest Cross for this important feature.)

November 2024 Memory Tree in St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet

Memory Tree for the month of November in St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet.  This special feature has photos or names of Residents who have passed away during the past twelve months.  We thank Maureen for sharing this important image.

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

Dubby Twomey Expresses Sincere Thanks for Many Supportive Years of Christmas Tree Provision

Following many dedicated years of providing the highest quality Christmas Trees at The Square, Millstreet – Dubby Twomey has decided that this greatly appreciated service will no longer be available.   Dubby wishes to express his heartfelt thanks to the many people who consistently supported the sales of countless trees over several years.  He extends very best wishes to All at Christmas and throughout a very Bright 2025.   We thank Dubby for such heroic dedication over the years and wish him a very happy and richly deserved retirement from this superb festive dedication.  (S.R.)

Seán Murphy and Eily Buckley pictured with Dubby Twomey on 10th Dec. 2010. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Artist Supreme Ed Ruane

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 128 relating to Ballyclough on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 26th Nov.  2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.35pm  a special Interview with Artist Supreme, Ed Ruane.   At 9.20pm we also include two Gneeveguilla related features. 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 above to enlarge.  (S.R.)

As Ed’s superb Artworks are available for sale he may be contacted thus:  Edward Ruane, 21 St. Joseph’s Gardens, Millstreet, County Cork P51 WF84. Mobile Phone 087 969 4260 .   Here we share a large selection of Ed’s magnificent Artwork.  Listen to his Radio Interview tonight (26th Nov. 2024) at 9.35pm on www.corkmusicstation.com

Tríona and Mary at the official launch of the 21st Edition of the Sliabh Luachra Journal in Gneeveguilla on Friday, 22nd Nov. 2024

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Artist Supreme Ed Ruane”

The Danny Creedon Memorial Cup last Saturday

The Danny Creedon Memorial Cup Match took place under very challenging weather conditions at St. John’s Pitch, Station Road, Millstreet on Sat. afternoon 23rd Nov. 2024 in aid of Marymount. Great credit is due to Organiser Jimmy Murphy and wonderfully dedicated Team. Here we share four images from the presentation of the prestigious Cup. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “The Danny Creedon Memorial Cup last Saturday”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th November 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

24th Nov. 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

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 23rd November:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row;  Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace;   Sheila Sherlock Drishane View;  John Anthony O’Sullivan, Ballydaly.

Sunday 24th November:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan & Lily Guerin, Ballydaly;  Canon Bob Justice & Fr. Corneilus Justice, Ballydaly;  Eddie Tucker, Ballydaly & Whitegate.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Theresa Sheehan, Drishane Road (recently deceased);  Eileen O’Flynn (nee Burke) Shanballymore (recently deceased);  Billy & the deceased members of the O’Shea Family, Cockhill;  Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy. 

ANNIVERSARIES: Aidan Burke, Drishanemore; Mary Lehane and Maura Lehane-Ross Minor Row; May Justice, Main Street; Catherine O’Mahony, Main Street; Garrett Hickey, West End; Jerh Linehan, Gneeves; Jeremiah & Julia Mullane, Gneeves; Julia & John C. O’Leary, Adrivale; Lena Barrett, Newmarket.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 30th November:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Nonie & the deceased members of the McCarthy Family, Church Street.

Sunday 1st December:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Phil Cremin Church Hill;  Batt & Julia Cronin, Turrencahill;  Deceased members of the O’Connell Family, Lissaniska;  Eileen, Tony & Michael Moynihan, Coalpits;

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mickie O’Connor, Ballinkeen & Mallow;  Denis Leahy, Masseytown;  Sheila & Clement Kelleher, Toreenbawn.

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

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

Rotas for next weekend 30th November & 1st December
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Tim Linehan  Group E  
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen  Group C
Cullen 9.30 a.m. Marie O’Sullivan Joan O’Donoghue

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

Mass on Monday (25th) for Millstreet Hospital residents, staff and family members who passed away during the past 12 months at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (26h) for Franjo Maric, St. Jospeh’s Gardens (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (27th) to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (as Mass on 21st was cancelled due to weather) at 10.00 am.

No Mass on Thursday 28th  

Mass on Friday (29th) for Humphrey O’Donoghue, Station Road (recently deceased), at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 24th November 2024”

Magical Scenes in Millstreet on Presentation Day 2024

Wonderful to view the many superb images of snow scenes throughout the area being shared with our website.  Here we share a further selection of images as photographed from Mount Leader, Millstreet mainly recorded this chilly morning, 21st Nov. 2024 – Presentation Day.   Stay safe and warm.  Tap on the 19 pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magical Scenes in Millstreet on Presentation Day 2024”

Millstreet Pictorial Updates on Presentation Day, 21st Nov. 2024

Deborah O’Leary and Cllr. Gobnait Moynihan canvassing for Fianna Fáil at Mount Leader. Tap on the images to enlarge.
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald and Candidate Nicole Ryan visit Millstreet Town Park.
Autumn 2024 ending at Millstreet Town Park.
Colette Carmody of Rathmore presents Dan Cronin’s typewriter on which he wrote his famous book “In the Shadow of the Paps” (Oct. 2001)…to Millstreet Museum.

Coaches, Sponsors and Photographers were recently very kindly presented with splendid crested jackets by Millstreet GAA.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Updates on Presentation Day, 21st Nov. 2024”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Stefan

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 127 relating to Cloghroe near Cork on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 19th Nov.  2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10.00pm  a special Interview with Stefan Brennan-Healy on exciting news in his very impressive Theatrical Career.   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 above to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has a coffee break at Colemans during her recent visit pictured here with Mary Coleman, Cllr. Michael Creed and Cllr. John Paul O’Shea.

 

Actor Supreme Stefan Brennan-Healy with the historical axehead found near Tubrid Holy Well.

Ryan addressing the capacity audience at last Saturday’s very successful Los Zarcos Victory Social in Killarney.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Stefan”

Final Notice on Renewal of Aubane Community Alert Text Alert Service Annual Subscription due by next Friday November 22nd

Final Notice here of a Reminder from Aubane Community Alert Group that if you would like to Renew /Join up for the 2024/2025 Text Alert Service that the closing date for Applications is next Friday Nov 22nd.

Renewal Fee is €10.

As has been the Case in the past couple of years the Group won’t be calling to Homes for renewal of Membership for 2024/2025 so instead you can put the €10 fee into an Envelope with your Name and Mobile Phone Number on it and place in the Post Box next to Noreen Kelleher’s House at Aubane Cross.

Any Queries Contact
Bernard Crowley (087) 7924406, or any Member of the Aubane Community Alert Committee.

Many Thanks.

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Lourdes Easter 2025

Ally Moynihan and Evie O’Leary

Two 5th year students from Millstreet Community School will be participating
in the Irish Pilgrimage Trust young people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their
Easter holidays 2025. Ally Moynihan and Evie O’Leary will be acting as student
helpers and travelling to Lourdes with Group 126. Millstreet students have
been travelling with this group since 2011.
As was the case in the past, the aim is to cover accommodation and travel
costs for the two students (€750/person) with all extra funds being passed
onto Group 126. Each group is meant to raise the funds to cover the costs of
all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes.
The girls are now beginning their fundraising but the main events will be held
in the new year. A table quiz in Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet on Friday 31st January
2025 and a ‘pre-Lent’ bake sale in Millstreet Parish Centre after Masses over
the weekend of 1st and 2nd of March.
Your support for these fundraising efforts would be greatly appreciated.(We thank John Magee, Chaplain MCS for this feature.  Tap on the image to enlarge.)

Wonderfully Successful Los Zarcos Victory Social in Killarney

On Saturday, 16th Nov. 2024 the wonderfully successful Los Zarcos Soccer Club held a superbly organised Victory Social at the Killarney Avenue Hotel in Killarney during which many Awards were presented during a magnificent meal with lots of uplifting speeches and special Guests from the world of Soccer.   The excellent music was provided by the splendid Kelts Band while Ronan O’Leary was the brilliant Disco DJ.   Here we share four images from the inspiring event while the Los Zarcos Facebook Page has lots more.   Well, well done to All involved in the amazing Los Zarcos Football Club which now has a hugely impressive 350 participants and more!  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left: Cian O’Mahony, Chairperson Los Zarcos Football Club; Trevor O’Connor, Coach; Shane Dineen and Hugh Linehan, Joint Players of the Year; Mark Neville, Manager; Ronan Galvin, Secretary.

Magnificent Success by Lucy O’Sullivan of Millstreet Athletic Club

Sincere Congratulations to Lucy O’Sullivan of Millstreet Athletic Club on winning a Gold County Medal and a Silver Munster Medal today, Sunday 17th Nov. 2024 in the highly prestigious All-Ireland Championships. What a truly magnificent achievement.   We thank Cecilia for sharing the photo and information.   Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Peggy O’Shea is Awarded the Fr. James Cullen Memorial Medal Marking 62 Dedicated Years as a PTAA Member

Peggy O’Shea of Tullig, Millstreet was officially Awarded by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on this Sunday, 17th Nov. 2024 with the Fr. James Cullen Memorial Medal marking Peggy’s 62 Dedicated Years as a PTAA Member.  As well as her husband, Tim (who is renowned as one of the wonderful original members of Millstreet Pipe Band) great Friends were also present for the special occasion.   A very impressive Framed Certificate was also presented.   Sincere congratulations, Peggy, on such an inspiring achievement and for giving such splendid example to All over six decades as a Member of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left: Eibhlín, Bríd and Cecilia Roche, Peggy O’Shea, Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Tim O’Shea, Siobhán Buckley, Mary and Dan O’Riordan, Julie Brady (Sacristan).

[read more …] “Peggy O’Shea is Awarded the Fr. James Cullen Memorial Medal Marking 62 Dedicated Years as a PTAA Member”

Pet Dog Addy Happily Now Found & Back Home

Dog missing from Claraghatlea area of Millstreet.   Family pet name Addy.
Dog is chipped.
Please contact Shane on 085 140 4375.   UPDATE: Addy has now been found and is happily back in his Family Home.  Sincere thanks to All.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th November 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Thirty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

17th Nov. 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: Joan O’Brien (née O’Shea), Midleton & Kilcorney.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 16th November:                

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Humphrey Hickey, Dromsicane (recently deceased);  Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly & Cloghoulabeg (recently deceased); Neily & Kathleen Dineen, Murphy’s Terrace; Julia Mary & John Joe O’Sullivan, Coolikerane.

Sunday 17th November:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Fr. Jerry Singleton, Cullen (First Anniversary);  Andy & Kitty Walsh, Knocknageeha; Dan Meade, Ahane; Timothy (Tade) & Margaret (Peg) O’Mahony, Knocknageeha.

 Millstreet 11.30a.m. Denis Sheehan, Kanturk;  Kax & Jerome O’Hare, Coole.

ANNIVERSARIES: Sheila Kelleher, The Laurels; The deceased members of the Coleman Family, Minor Row; Tim Buckley, Murphy’s Terrace; Julia Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace; Daithí Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Hugh & Catherine Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg; Mary Fitzgerald, Cloghoula; Hannah Mary Riordan, Main Street; Willie Murphy, Killarney Road; Mary Murphy, Inchileagh; Hannah Tarrant, Liscreagh; Canon Eugene O’Sullivan, Gortavehy; Margaret O’Leary, Ploverfield; Donal McSweeney, Knocknageeha; Mick (Hugh) O’Connor, Mologhroe; Dermot Kiely, Cullen; Noreen Lucas, Lisnaboy; Jeremiah Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha; Kevin Hickey, New York & Millstreet;  Sheehan Family, Dublin; Dan & Mary Buckley, Scartaglen.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 23rd November:                

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row;  Denis O’Rahilly, Murphy’s Terrace; Sheila Sherlock Drishane View; John Anthony O’Sullivan, Ballydaly.

Sunday 24th November:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan & Lily Guerin, Ballydaly;  Canon Bob Justice & Fr. Corneilus Justice, Ballydaly; Eddie Tucker, Ballydaly & Whitegate.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Theresa Sheehan, Drishane Road (recently deceased); Eileen O’Flynn (née Burke) Shanballymore (recently deceased); Billy & the deceased members of the O’Shea Family, Cockhill;  Margaret O’Connor, Kilmeedy.

Rotas for next weekend 23rd & 24th November
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Pádraig Creedon  Group D  
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin  Group B
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Josephine Murphy Marcella Moynihan

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

Mass on Monday (18th) for the deceased members and auxiliaries of The Legion of Mary and Franjo Maric (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (19th) for the Holy Souls at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (20th) for Ellie & Ned Twohig, Aunagloor & their daughter Mary McCarthy at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Thursday (21st) Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass will be celebrated for the staff and pupils of the Presentation Convent & People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (22nd) for Aidan Burke, Drishanemore; Jeremiah & Julia Mullane, Gneeves at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 17th November 2024”