Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
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There is a Kids Movie Night Special Spooky Halloween Screening of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA being held on this coming Friday October 25th at 6pm in Aubane Community Centre (P51EP4)
€5 per Child
Parent Supervision Required
Parents Room available with free Wifi and Refreshments.
All very Welcome.
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Schedule of Events
Sunday March 30th :
Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1995 Models Only, based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 for Details,
Contact Jack Sheehan 083-3736016.
Easter Monday April 21st :
Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of the Irish Kidney Association based out of Cullen
Community Centre, Eircode P51 YY06 for Details, Contact Willie Fitzgerald 087-2229874.
Saturday 14th June :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Summer Evening Car Run from Cullen Community Centre, Eircode P51 YY06, in aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details, Contact Declan Ryan 087-2201557.
Sunday July 27th :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group, Vintage Only Run (Pre 1995) for Tractors and Light Comercials,based out of Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49.
for Details, Contact Dan Barry 087-2680011.
Sunday 17th August :
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Tractor & Car Run from Aubane Community Centre, P51 EP49,for Details, Contact Bernard Crowley 087 7924406.
Since the formation of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in July we would like to thank everyone who supported us and for your support on our first 2 Events, and also to the many people who sent us best wishes on this new venture,it is very much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.
Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 121 relating to Muskerry including Ballinagree and surrounding areas on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 22nd Oct. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.20pm the very Happy Reuniting of the Lost Photo with its Owner while at 9.30pm Our Third Visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2024 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.)
Tap on the above link to access the feature.
From Kevin McDermott from Co. Wexford we received the following much appreciated message followed by his magnificent Poem dedicated to Noreen: “I wrote this love poem as a memory of a wonderful Millstreet girl Noreen Cronin from Murphy’s Terrace. Noreen was my partner, wife and soul mate for 53 years until she passed away over four years ago. I hope to turn the poem into a song and have already composed the music to fit the words. The attached photo shows Noreen on her wedding day. I’m sure that a few people will remember her . Kind Regards, Kevin McDermott.”
*A Lovely Old Waltz*
Our hearts were young and life was fun
When we met in a bright city street
Her smiling face in that lonely place
Caught my eye and my heart skipped a beat.
I was beguiled by her lovely smile
Alone and far from her home
That Irish colleen who would be my queen
My dearest, my darling Noreen.
An accordion played, to the music we swayed,
Our hearts were at one with the beat
I looked in her eyes they told me no lies,
I loved her, there was no retreat.
She said she loved me, how I hoped it would be
I prayed that her words were not false
In London town true love we found
As we danced to a lovely old waltz.
Those days are long gone but the memories live on
Of a life that was loving and blessed
Our love it stayed strong as the years moved along
For our children we both did our best.
But the good Lord He came and He called her by name
To his heavenly home up above.
My darling is gone, yet the music lives on
And the tune is a lovely old waltz.
Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.
The Autumn leaves got a quick shift on Sunday when Storm Ashley swept the land. It blew fast and strong as we made our way out of 11.30 Mass on Sunday.and continued until well into the night. In the past such gales would be sweeping all sorts of debris in it’s path. But due to modern day methods, and the efforts of our Tidy Towns volunteers ,etc. we have been conditioned into an anti-litter way of thinking, such as picking up papers and general rubbish. I couldn’t but notice that the only thing in its path, were to multicoloured leaves. How things have changed. It’s interesting to note how we’ve all been trained to keep our public and private places looking good and litter free. And it wasn’t easy. At my age , I suppose I’m safe to say that we grew up in an untidy world. Anything that was no good was thrown away . In the country side there was plenty of room for old broken buckets , cups and plates, cardboard boxes, clothing , bits of galvenise ,tin cans,the list goes on. They were all fired into some hollow in a nearby hedge or wood ,while still around the yard ,old garments ,torn and no longer used,could be left hanging of an old nail on a haybarn pole or cowhouse or piggery until they eventually fell off and got mixed with the heap of dung , the heap of dung which was a permanent feature in every farm yard. When planting time came it was no surprise to find a relic of a long discarded knitted guansai amid the dung in the drills as you planted the schilaanes.Everything was ‘thrown’. The skins of the potatoes after the dinner were ‘thrown’ out in the yard to the fowl and the animals. So also the rubbish,it was ‘thrown ‘ out. We lived within striking distance of the town. And every town dweller kept a pig or two ,out the back. But were at a loss as what to do with their waste. So my Father would let them bring it to our dung heap. Needless to say in time it made its way into our ground. And at harvest time or at the time of digging the potatoes, we regularly found bit of crockery or bit of an old garment, different from any of ours. Letting us know that their heap of dung was also their ‘throw-away’ facility.
It took a long time to change that kind of thinking. The old adage of ‘what’s good enough for my father is good enough for us ‘ was hard to break. As well as that,places were in some cases, badly built, and indeed badly kept, so when the storm came a lot of damage was done . Even the winter snow was a thing to be feared when it fell heavy on a badly maintained roof .some fell and were never re-built . Like so many other changes which have crept upon us with the passage of time ,anti litter and better maintenance is here to stay. In looking back to the way we were,can anybody blame me for the way I felt in the blinding rain and high winds on Sunday morning last,while waiting for my drive , for noticing the passing stream of golden leaves,devoid of tin cans,and glass bottles and rags which were so much part of life when I was young.
This week we celebrate the twentieth anniversary passing of my beloved husband Dan Buckley. RIP. Our Family has increased alot since then and I wonder what he’d think of us to-day. I know he’d smile.
I went to the Community Council meeting last Tues. night. Their meetings are held on the first Tuesday night of the month and they now meet at the lovely FET centre on the Main St. It was indeed a very uplifting occasion for me. A brand new trio are at the helm. Anne Collins deputising for Noel Buckley,Marie O’Riondan (O’Sullivan) Treasurer ,and Sinead Corkery (Roche) Sec. And a fine mix of young vibrant members making up a very promising Community Council in our parish. Their books are full of things to do and they have the support of all the town traders and business people of the area. They even have their own website . As ever, cash or the lack of ,will always be a challenge. But they have many irons in the fire and they will be telling us about them in due course. The development of the Cinema getting top priority at the moment. Like everything else ,things have come a long way since 1977 when we took it on for the first time.(And I’m the last survivor of that first Council). They deserve the full support of everybody, please help them in every way you can, for the good of our place. At the moment they are gathering material for the 2025 calendar, and they are asking for any photographs etc. which you’d like included. Please send yours to Marie Twomey, Priest’s Cross.087 2802529. [read more …] “Eily’s Report – 22nd October 2024”
Seventeen year old looking for work. After school hours or weekends. Please contact 083 063 4149 if you know of anything available – Patrick.
We thank Geraldine Dennehy, Photographer Supreme, for this wonderful selection of images recalling the recent very successful National Dairy Show 2024 held at Green Glens, Millstreet. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “National Dairy Show 2024”
NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE POOR WEATHER PREDICTED
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Assocation on next Sunday 20th October 2024.
Registration by Donation from 10am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 12pm.
All Vintage/Classic Cars very Welcome.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time
20th October 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: Charlie Cooper, Claraghatlea; Paddy Duggan, Cullen.
Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday 19th October:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Mary Murray-O’Callaghan, Woodland Drive (recently deceased); Denis Murphy, Cahirdowney.
Sunday 20th October:
Cullen 9.30a.m. Timmy John O’Riordan, Ahane; Pat & the deceased members of the O’Keeffe Family Glountane & Boherbue; Nellie & Con Kerins, Lisnaboy; Geoff, Kathleen & Timmy O’Sullivan, Cullen.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Buckley, Geararoe; John Kelleher, Adrivale; Patrick Buckley, Tralee & Millstreet; Pádraig Creedon, Mushera.
Enrolment for First Holy Communion children will take place during Mass.
ANNIVERSARIES: Julia Creedon, Liscahane; Denny Desmond, Liscahane; Kitty O’Riordan, Knocknakilla; Michael Kelleher, Kilmeedy Lower; Gretta O’Sullivan-Rua-Healy, Claraghatlea; Andrew Guerin, Knocknagullane; Bridget O’Riordan, Gortavehy; William O’Regan, Ballydaly; John O’Connell, Dooneen; Denny John Hickey, Cullen; Maura McCarthy, Gurteen; Nell Hoare, Macroom.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 26th October:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Eileen Healy & Gretta O’Sullivan-Rua-Healy, Claraghatlea.
Sunday 27th October:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Private Intention
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Peggy & Con Lane, Cahirdowney; Noreen & Mary Murphy, Inchileagh; Kevin & Ann Cronin, Clara Road.
Taizé Prayer around the Cross on Monday night (21st) in Millstreet Church at 8.15p.m.
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 26th & 27th October | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Eimear Buckley | Group D |
| 11.30 a.m. | Bernie Cronin | Group A | |
| Ballydaly | 9.30 a.m. | Dan O’Riordan | Mary Murphy |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (21st) for Maureen Falvey, Killarney Road (First Anniversary) and her husband Tom at 7.30p.m.
Mass on Tuesday (22nd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (23rd) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
No Mass on Thursday (24th)
Mass on Friday (25th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 20th October 2024”
It’s hard to think that Millstreet Rally Legend Billy Coleman was crowned British Rally Champion back in 1974,it is therefore fitting to just remind ourselves 50 years later of what a great achievement that was in what was a Premier Rally Championship in Europe at the time.
Billy was Irelands Top Rally Driver back in the 70`s and 80`s and amongst his best achievements was as already mentioned winning The British Rally Championship in 1974 in his Ford Escort Mark 1.
Billy also scored victory on The Circuit of Ireland 3 times in 1975,1976,and 1984 as well as finishing 4th overall in the 1985 World Championship Rally Tour De Corse which was one of the toughest challenges back in the day.
Billy was also crowned Irish Tarmac Champion in 1984 and finished 3rd in The European Rally Championship in 1979 and has won many Irish Rallies over the years including the likes Cork 20,Donegal and Killarney Rally of the Lakes Events.
Billy is still up there as one of the greats and from that great achievement back in 1974 50 years later we salute one of the finest Irish Drivers to grace the Rally Stages both here at Home and Worldwide.
Millstreet Gramophone Circle Presentation by Paddy Murphy, Tullig, Millstreet will take place on Friday, 18th October 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet. There will be a Limerick theme throughout Paddy’s programme on this occasion. Everyone is very welcome.
The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.
A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.
If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie
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MANAGING DIRECTOR.
A Tribute to Humphrey Hickey
by Brian O’Leary
Oct 4th with a spin up town,
I heard the awful news,
I could not believe my ears,
It’s like I didn’t have a clue.
To my local I did go
for my usaul 3 or 4,
Couldn’t even concentrate,
The news shocked me to my core.
Met a friend out the back,
I straight out asked him was it true?
With a saddened face and tearful eyes,
He couldn’t believe it too.
Humphrey was a gentleman
And always had the craic,
Followed every sport,
A proud Cork man that’s a fact.
From New York to the
Boeing,
And Duhallow to the Stráid.
Humphrey was a brilliant man,
and deeply loved by all.
He always gave a helping hand,
Be it Christmas lights or GAA,
All local clubs around the place,
Especially on athletics day.
The stories of Humf,
will go on forever more.
Inside Heaven with a cheeky smile,
He’d say “now barrs, ceart go leor”!
A Close Friend
Cork College of FET, Millstreet Centre, Main Street, Millstreet. P51 W3 Y2
There are a few places left on the following courses here in the FET Centre:
Please contact Marie on 086 770 7301 if you are interested in any of the above. Very limited number of spaces available on all courses.
There is a Kids Movie Night Special Spooky Halloween Screening of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA being held on Friday October 25th at 6pm in Aubane Community Centre (P51EP4)
€5 per Child
Parent Supervision Required
Parents Room available with free Wifi and Refreshments.
All very Welcome.
Dromtariffe Vintage Club will be holding a Charity Vintage and Classic Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Assocation on next Sunday 20th October 2024.
Registration by Donation from 10am at Dromtariffe G.A.A. Complex, P51 YY26, with the Run departing at 12pm.
All Vintage/Classic Cars very Welcome.
Sincere congratulations to the wonderfully successful Duhallow Gymnastic Club with the three girls from Millstreet (Aoife, Neila and Emma) having achieved 2nd & 3rd place finishes in their respective groups last Saturday & they also had the truly great honour of actually participating in the famous Parade in Disneyland last Sunday, 13th Oct. 2024. Read more about the superb event on https://www.facebook.com/reel/847028950952123/?mibextid=WC7FNe Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Wonderful Success in Paris for Duhallow Gymnastic Club”
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time
13th October 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: Humphrey Hickey, Dromsicane & Station Road; Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly & Cloghoulabeg; Derry Horgan, London & Killarney Road; Maureen Daly, Durrus
Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday 12th October:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Nellie, Denis, Thomas & Eileen Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace; Detta & Con Corcoran, Murphy’s Terrace.
Sunday 13th October:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Fr. Con Kiely, Ballydaly (First Anniversary); The deceased members of the Carroll Family, Coolinarne.
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Peter O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore; Daniel & Margaret O’Leary, Ploverfield; Patrick Gilbourne, Rathkeale.
ANNIVERSARIES: Jim O’Connor, West End; Dola O’Byrne, West End; Noreen Murphy, Inchileagh; Maurice O’Connor, Dooneen; Ben Flahive, Cork; Hannah, John & the deceased members of the O’Shea Family, Coachford.; Jerry O’Donoghue, Fethard & Cahirbarnagh.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 19th October:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Mary Murray-O’Callaghan, Woodland Drive (recently deceased); Denis Murphy, Cahirdowney.
Sunday 20th October:
Cullen 9.30a.m. Timmy John O’Riordan, Ahane; Pat & the deceased members of the O’Keeffe Family Glountane & Boherbue; Nellie & Con Kerins, Lisnaboy; Geoff, Kathleen & Timmy O’Sullivan, Cullen.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Buckley, Geararoe; John Kelleher, Adrivale; Patrick Buckley, Tralee & Millstreet; Pádraig Creedon, Mushera.
Enrolment for First Holy Communion children will take place during 11.30a.m Mass. We ask God to guide these children, their families & teachers on this faith journey.
| Rotas for next weekend 19th & 20th October | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Eimear Buckley | Group C |
| 11.30 a.m. | Eileen O’Sullivan | Group D | |
| Cullen | 9.30 a.m. | Marie Morley | Derry Morley |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (14th) for Private Intention at 7.30p.m.
Mass on Tuesday (15th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (16th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Thursday (17th) for Elizabeth & Denis Dennehy, Pound Hill & their daughter Sheila Sherlock at 10.00a.m.
No Mass on Friday (18th) [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th October 2024”
In memory of Theresa Corcoran/Murphy, ” Corcoran’s” Drapery , West End, Millstreet whose Fourth Anniversary occurs on Sat. 12th Oct. 2024. Theresa’s favourite song was “Let the Rest of the World Go By”
New classes starting
in Kilcorney
Monday 4th November 7-8pm
Wednesday 7-8pm
Thursday 7-8pm
Limited space available from Monday 4th November for small group training or private personal training .
087 090 1020
