World Sporting Champions Celebrated at Millstreet Community School

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club congratulates its  members Evelyn, Luke, Cian, Danny and Oran on winning silver medals in the recent World Schools Golf Championships in Scotland.   Here we see those talented Students together with World Powerlifting Champion, Patrick Daly (seated centre) at a very special welcome in Millstreet Community School on Friday morning (20th Sept. 2024) celebrating such magnificent successes.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Great Turnout for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Car Run in aid of Cullen and District Special Needs Association

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies namely Mairead,Ita and Breeda would like to thank Everyone for there support and help on Saturday in the recently formed Vintage Groups second ever Event which was the Car Run organised by the 3 Ladies for Cullen and District Special Needs Association based out of Aubane Community Centre,we had 55 entries on the day and we thank you all for making the Trip,the Weather was perfect and a lovely Route awaited People which passed through places like Moll Carthys Bridge,Mount Hillery,Gortroe,Bweeng before making its way to the Farm in Grenagh where we were so well looked after with Food and Refreshments and Entertainment supplied by Sheila Fitzgerald,also we would like to thank the Outstanding Crew in Aubane who once again looked after everyone so well and provide us with a top class venue as a meeting point,to Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Aubane,thank you very much,also we want to thank the dedicated Bike Marshalls,Marshalls on the Roadside,Sign On Crew,Arrowing Crew and An Garda Siochana for keeping the Event flowing so well,a big shout out as well to the Media and Photographers who promoted the Event on the day and on the Run up to it and to the People who gave Spot Prizes we thank you for your support.

We look forward to our next Event and your Company very soon.
Thanks from Mairead,Ita and Breeda.

Photos Courtesy of Sean Radley and Bernard Crowley.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

TwentyFifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

22nd 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

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEKEND

Saturday 21st September:                               

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  Con & Kate Murphy, Shanaknuck;   Alan & Tommy O’Connor, Minor Row;   Deceased members of the O’Donoghue family, Cahirbarnagh. 

Sunday 22nd September:          

Cullen 9.30a.m. Carmel Cronin, Cullen (First Anniversary).   Timmy Joe O’Connor, Knockduff  (First Anniversary).   Ned, Kit & Sr. Joseph Cremin, Coalpits;   Jack Thade & Annie & deceased members of the Murphy family, Mologhroe;   Pat Kelleher, Lisnaboy. 

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.  Nuala, Denis J. & Jerome O’Riordan, Dromsicane;   Bridget Daly, USA & Coolclogher  (recently deceased) .

 ANNIVERSARIES: Bill Kelleher, Killowen; Tom Murphy, Main St.; Mary Dineen, Knopogue; Tadhg O’Driscoll, The Square; Richard Barrett, Main Street; Joan Daly, The  Bridge; John Cronin, Murphy’s Tce; Hannah Murphy, Lisnaboy; Peggy O’Keeffe, Knockduff; John O’Connor, Knockduff; Tommy O’Riordan, Limerick & Knocknakilla; Helen O’Shea-Rampelberg, Murphy’s Tce. & Belgium; Denis & Nora O’Sullivan, Inches; Mary O’Keeffe, Glountane & Boherbue; James O’Mahony, Clonakilty; Mary Collins, Fedamore; Hannah Coleman, Muingyroogeen; Michael Cooney, Curraraigue. 

MASS INTENTIONS FOR NEXT WEEKEND: 

Saturday 28th September:                               

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  John Kelleher, Lackabawn & deceased members of the Kelleher family, Jerry & Mary Wyse, Cork & Margaret Rohan, Lackabawn;  Jimmy Galvin, Murphy’s Terrace. 

Sunday 29th September:          

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Cremin Family, Gortavehy;  Donagh O’Leary, Ballydaly & John & Nora Guerin; Dan Mulcahy, Annagloor.  

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.  Eileen O’Riordan, Dromsicane & Christine & Frank O’Riordan;   Eileen & Michael Conway, Mayo.   Kitty O’Donoghue, Macroom. 

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

  Rotas for next weekend 28th & 29th September 

CHURCH  TIME  READER 

EUCHARISTIC 

MINISTERS 

Millstreet 

6.15 p.m.  Pádraig Creedon   Group A 
  11.30 a.m.  Bernie Lane   Group A 

Ballydaly 

9.30 a.m.   Anne Marie Murphy  Marcella Moynihan 

MILLSTREET CHURCH: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral

Mass on Monday (23rd) for Catherine Kelleher, Cloghoulamore at 10.00am  

Mass on Tuesday (24th) for People of the Parish at 10.00am 

Mass on Wednesday (25th) for Joan & James Daly, The Bridge & deceased members of Daly & O’Donoghue Families at 10.00am. 

No Mass on Thursday 

Mass on Friday (27th) Martin Goggin, Lackabawn (First Anniversary) & his parents Richard & Mary Goggin at 7.30pm  [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd September 2024”

A Reminder of Tubrid Holy Well Very Special Event at 8pm

A Reminder of Tubrid Holy Well Very Special Event at 8pm tonight – Culture Night – 20th Sept. 2024 – when the magnificent Votive Wreaths, superbly created yesterday at Millstreet Library by many artistic and enthusiastic people, will be installed between 8pm and 9pm – floating beautifully on the calm water of the Holy Well in this wonderful Haven of Peace and Tranquility.   It promises to be a truly memorable occasion when tributes are paid to the memory of many in such a symbolic manner.  (S.R.)

Peaceful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet – May 2021.

Creating the magnificent Votive Wreaths in Millstreet Library on Thursday afternoon.

Millstreet Town Park Committee

Millstreet Town Park Committee are saddened and frustrated to report that the newly installed picnic benches in Millstreet Town Park were vandalised last night. This is extremely upsetting, as these benches were placed for everyone’s enjoyment and to enhance our shared space.

We kindly request that whoever is responsible for this act come forward and take immediate steps to remove the damage. Now is the chance to correct this poor choice, and we encourage you to make amends.

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage/Classic Car Run on Tomorrow Saturday September 21st in Aubane from 12 Noon

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Lady Members are Running a Vintage/Classic Car Run on tomorrow Saturday September 21st starting at 2pm from Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49), Sign on for the Event will be from 12 noon and the beneficiary will be Cullen and District Special Needs Association who do great work in the Locality while the Route for the Event will take in a Scenic Format that will make it’s way to the Finish at the Farm Grenagh where you can avail of Refreshments along with Musical Entertainment provided by Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary in Aubane before the start of the Event while Sheila Fitzgerald will provide some Musical Entertainment in Grenagh where you will have the opportunity also to see the exhibits in the Farm.
The Groups Lady Members Mairead Ita and Breeda would love to have on the day All the Ladies out there who own any Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc come out and join us for the spin (and we wont forget the Gentlemen as well of course also)for further information you can Contact 
Breeda 086 0893405, Ita 087 9865217 or Mairead 086 1054921.
Check out the YouTube link below where The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies talk to Willie Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station on his Thursday Evening slot to give an outline of what to expect on the Car Run they are running tomorrow from Aubane.

Seamus Moore the JCB Man appearing at The Pub Carriganima on tonight Friday September 20th.

Seamus Moore the JCB Man appearing at The Pub Carriganima on tonight Friday September 20th from 9pm to Close, great Night assured, All very Welcome.

Culture Night at Tubrid Holy Well with a Very Special Art Event at 8pm Tonight

We thank Amanda and Marie for the wonderfully impressive Poster. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)  Following two hugely successful Workshops in Millstreet Library we are all set for the magnificent Votives to float at Tubrid Holy Well at 8pm tonight – Friday, 20th Sept. – National Culture Night 2024.

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″

Weekly Set Dancing returns to Aubane Community Centre next Monday Night September 23rd

Notice here from Aubane Social Club that Set Dancing recommences on Monday 23rd September at 9.15 pm at Aubane Community Centre Eircode(P51 EP49.) with Music by Paul O’Connor.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

TwentyFourth 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.)

Fantastic Support for Debut Event hosted by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland

A Presentation was made last Friday Evening September 13th at Aubane Community Centre by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland where the Groups Representative Lena O’Sullivan from St Marys Day Care Centre Mallow accepted a Cheque for €4,471.60 following the Recent Car and Tractor Run which was Blackwater Valley Vintage Groups very first Event,Organiser Luke Hurley and Members of the newly formed Vintage Group
were on hand to make the Presentation and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Representatives thanked everyone that supported the Event back in August 18th last and said the financial support gained from the Event will be of great benefit to the Groups Work.
As a group Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to thank Everyone for there help and support on what was the debut Event for the Group and were delighted to be working and able to help out a great Organisation in the Alzheimers Society of Ireland.

Photos by Bernard Crowley and Sean Radley.

 

 

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Alzheimer Society of Ireland happening in Aubane Community Centre this coming Friday Evening

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will make a Presentation to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland with the Proceeds from the recent Car/Tractor Run at Aubane Community Centre on Tomorrow Evening Friday September 13th at 8.15pm, Everybody is very Welcome to Attend.

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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Dancing with Dan recommences from Thursday Night October 3rd in Aubane Community Centre

Notice here from Aubane Social Club to inform People that Dancing with Dan is back in Aubane Community Centre P51 EP49 from Thursday October 3rd and every Thursday after that from 8-10 pm.

Everybody Welcome.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th September 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

TwentyThird 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”

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Presentation to Alzheimer Society of Ireland re-scheduled to Friday Night September 13th

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group would like to inform you that due unforseen circumstances we have to re-schedule the handing over of the Cheque to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland due to take place on this Friday Night September 6th in Aubane Community Centre,we will instead do the Presentation on the following Friday Night September 13th at 8.15pm in Aubane Community Centre,we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Everyone very Welcome to Attend.