Christmas 2024 Themes in Millstreet
Category: Events
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Keys Found at Tubrid Car Park This Sunday Morning
Very Special Millstreet Memories from the Past 1950s and 1960s
We thank Jerry O’Connor, West End, Millstreet for these two hugely interesting images from past decades – superbly captioned – which will undoubtedly evoke lots of wonderful memories. Tap on the excellent photos to enlarge. (S.R.)
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Support Cullen and District Special Needs Association
Blackwater Valley Vintage Group had the pleasure of handing over a Cheque for €1123.90 to Cullen and District Special Needs Association following the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Ladies Car Run held back on September 21st last,we were delighted to be associated with such a great Group who do absolutely fantastic work in the North Cork Region,the Cheque Presentation took place on Saturday Afternoon December 7th at Cullen Community Centre where Cullen and District Special Needs Association held there Annual Christmas Party in what was a most welcoming and enjoyable occasion we thank our Group Member Sean Radley for the Photos 📸📸
Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th December 2024
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday of Advent
8th Dec. 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 DEATH: Tim Dineen, Carrigacooleen; Seán Buckley, Bantry.
Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday 7th December: Rosary will be recited at 5.40p.m.
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Séamus Manley, Church Street (First Anniversary). Denny O’Sullivan, Rathduane; Denis Buckley, Mountleader; Margaret & Frank Reen, Main Street & their son D.J; Tade Corcoran, Coolikerane & Sr. Kathleen Murphy.
Sunday 8th December:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Frankie & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Rathduane; Pat, Dan & Margaret O’Connor, Ballydaly & John Murphy; Kathleen & the deceased members of the Mulcahy Family, Aunagloor.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary & Denis O’Connor, Dromsicane; Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore
ANNIVERSARIES: Peggy Thornton, Drishanebeg; Ursula Manley, The Square; Bobby Cronin, The Rectory; Kathleen & the deceased members of the Kelleher Family, The Bridge; Con Buckley, Dooneen; Denis & Kate Kelleher, Killowen; John & Kattie Dennehy, Curragh; Maurice Fitzgerald, Cloghoula; Nora Murphy, Killarney Road; Julia & Tim Kiely, Tubber; Willie O’Shea, Rathmore; Noreen O’Keeffe-Finn, Millstreet & Dromina; Mary & Joan Murphy, Waterville; Anna Dimmock, Aubane & London.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 14th December:
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Noel Hartnett, Clara Road, Connie & the deceased members of the Hartnett Family, The Bridge; John Kelleher, Station Road; Seán & Kathleen O’Riordan, Church Street.
Sunday 15th December:
Cullen 9.30a.m. Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe; Michael & Margaret Murphy, Rathcoole; Noel Lehane, Two Gneeves; Phyllis & Pádraig O’Connor, Cullen.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donie Casey, Cloghoula; Tom Cronin, Coolinarne; The deceased members of the Dennehy Family, Murphy’s Terrace & the Kelleher Family, Lislehane.
| Rotas for next weekend 14th & 15th December | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Eimear Buckley | Group B |
| 11.30 a.m. | Eileen O’Sullivan | Group A | |
| Cullen | 9.30 a.m. | Gillian McCarthy | Moira O’Keeffe |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (9th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Tuesday (10th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.
No Mass on Thursday 12th
Mass on Friday (13th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 8th December 2024”
Millstreet Pictorial Update 7th December 2024
[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update 7th December 2024”
Santa Claus appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Sunday December 22nd at 3pm
Santa Claus is appearing at
The Pub in Carriganima on Sunday December 22nd at 3pm,the Main Man will arrive by Truck and is looking forward to seeing you all on the day.
The Millstreet Singers will provide the Entertainment and Santa would like Children to bring there Musical Instruments along as well to join in on the Festive Cheer,Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Mulled Wine to be enjoyed on the Day.
Everybody very Welcome 🧑🎄🧑🎄🎅🎅🚛🚛🎼🎼🎵🎵
Christmas tree lighting “24
Colourful photographs by Neil O’Connor captured during the lighting of the Christmas Lights last Sunday in the Square.
Christmas Festivities 2024 in Cullen
Splendid Comedy by Glen Theatre Drama Group Returns in New Year
The Glen Theatre Drama Group hugely successful Comedy is Sold Out for this Sunday, 8th Dec. 2024 but one of the brilliant Cast, John O’Sullivan, indicates that it will return at the Glen Theatre early in 2025.
Written by Ballydesmond writer, the late Seán Buckley, ‘Roger’s Final Farewell’ follows the Johnson household with matriarch Aggie and her two daughters; Hazel and Purdly. They are mourning the recent death of household patriarch Roger. However, his drinking and gambling debts are revealed, throwing the home into disarray. A collection of strange characters in and out of the house, including a confused Irish War of Independence veteran Grandfather, with a ‘strong patriotic devotion to Ireland’, only adds to the hilarious chaos.
To book tickets, phone 029 56239. (We thank Tadhg Curtin for this original feature.)
“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Christmas Lights
Preceded by Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 129 relating to Castletown-Kinneigh on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 3rd Dec. 2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10pm – a special review of the Turning on of the Millstreet Christmas Lights on last Sunday. 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.)
Upcoming Newmarket Events at An Cultúrlann
Celebrate Nollaig na mBan – Sold Out
SOLD OUT
Join us as we celebrate Nollaig na mBan on January 5th 2025. A glass of Prosecco will be followed by Afternoon Tea served by the wonderful Pastry Fork in Corkery’s Bar.
Behind every great woman……….is another great woman!
St. Francis Xavier Feast Day on 3rd Dec. 2024
St. Francis Xavier Feast Day on 3rd Dec. 2024 is a very special Feast Day to the people of Goa in India. We extend very best wishes on the important Feast Day to the many people from Goa who are presently resident in Millstreet and in the surrounding areas who especially participated in Sunday’s Mass (with full Choir and Organists) celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Goa (Agenzia Fides) – “The motivation is faith. The faithful come here to pray and touch the remains of Saint Francis Xavier, not out of curiosity or for a tourist visit,” said Father Fermino Savio D’Souza, parish priest of the parish of Our Lady of Miracles in Goa, who is particularly involved in youth ministry, to Fides. On November 21, the 18th Exhibition of the Relics of Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was inaugurated in the old town of Goa. Such an exhibition takes place every ten years and brings thousands of pilgrims to the city where the remains of the Jesuit missionary are kept. From the historic Basilica of Bom Jesus, where the relic is usually kept in a silver casket, the saint’s remains were brought in a reliquary to the Cathedral of Goa, where it will be available for veneration by the faithful until January 5. The feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3 is one of the central moments of the exhibition: Masses are celebrated in different languages throughout the day and the faithful crowd the church from the early hours of the morning. “There is a deep devotion to the saint,” says Fr. D’Souza, “who is considered the protector of our country. The faithful come to the saint to entrust their sufferings, travails and joys to him, they come to ask for his intercession. There is a deep popular piety that is experienced not only during this special period of the exhibition but also in ordinary time. It is the faith of the little ones, the simple ones, that is very precious.” “Many pilgrims come from the communities of Goa, but also from other parts of India,” the priest reports, “especially from southern areas such as the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where there is a strong Catholic presence.” “Goa,” he continues, “is also a popular destination for young people: it is a place of parties, music and dance. Because of its countless beaches, it is also popular with European tourists. Tourism has always been the backbone of the local economy: Goa is chosen as a meeting place by young people from all over the world, not just Indians,” the priest continues. “So it is exciting and impressive to see how young people are also getting involved in this spiritual time, which is marked by prayer and testimony of faith: young people formed a human chain to protect the transfer of the relics from the basilica to the cathedral. And when you go to church, you see many young people in prayer and reflection. I would say that this is a time of witness and also of evangelization for the Catholic community in India,” concludes the parish priest. The saint’s relics will be on display in the cathedral for 45 days. On Sunday, January 5, 2025, they will be returned to the basilica in a solemn procession, after which a mass will be held to bid them farewell. The event coincides with the beginning of the Holy Year 2025, which is why the theme chosen for the exhibition is “We are messengers of the Good News” to highlight “the responsibility of every Christian in spreading the message of love, hope and peace in the world.” After the death of Saint Francis Xavier on December 3, 1552 on the island of Shangchuan off the Chinese coast, his body was initially buried there in a simple grave. In February 1553, it was exhumed and transferred to Malacca, where it remained for several months in the Church of St. Paul. In December 1553, it was decided to transfer the body to Goa in India, which was then an important center for Jesuit missions. After arriving in Goa in early 1554, the body was kept in the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where it remained intact and showed no signs of decomposition even after years. It was then publicly venerated for the first time in Goa from 16 to 18 March 1554. One of the most famous relics, his right arm, with which he baptized many people, is kept separately in the Jesuit church in Rome, the Roman “Chiesa del Gesù”. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 2/12/2024)
Millstreet Mother and Baby
Alice O Brien Counselling and CBT will be speaking to Moms this Thursday , Decemeber 5th, about minding their mental health postnatally.
Also, there will be a Christmas Jumper party on Thursday 12th December.
Millstreet Pictorial Updates 30th Nov. 2024
As we arrive at the last day in November 2024 we reflect on a very interesting Millstreet Steering Group Meeting held this week while we also look forward to the upcoming Christmas festivities. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st December 2024
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
First Sunday of Advent
1st Dec. 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 DEATH: Mairéad Lockwood (née Dillon), Millstreet & North Carolina.
Mass Intentions for THIS 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 (First Anniversary); Sheila & Clement Kelleher, Toreenbawn.
ANNIVERSARIES: The deceased members of the Kelleher & Bennetts families, Dromsciane; Nellie Kelleher, Lackabawn; Pat O’Connell, Tullig; Denis O’Shea, Pound Hill; Margaret O’Byrne, West End; Bill O’Sullivan, Coalpits, Francie Herlihy, Glountane; Willie Joe O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Sheila Kiely, Cullen & Dublin; Marty Healy, Carriganima; Jack & Mary Ann Murphy, Laharn East.
Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:
Saturday 7th December: Rosary will be recited at 5.40p.m.
Millstreet 6.15p.m. Séamus Manley, Church Street (First Anniversary); Denny O’Sullivan, Rathduane; Denis Buckley, Mountleader; Margaret & Frank Reen, Main Street & their son D.J; Tade Corcoran, Coolikerane & Sr. Kathleen Murphy.
Sunday 8th December:
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Frankie & the deceased members of the Brosnan Family, Rathduane; Pat, Dan & Margaret O’Connor, Ballydaly & John Murphy; Kathleen & the deceased members of the Mulcahy Family, Aunagloor; Eileen, Tony & Michael Moynihan, Coalpits.
Millstreet 11.30a.m. Mary & Denis O’Connor, Dromsicane; Ellen O’Sullivan, Cloghoulamore
| Rotas for next weekend 7th & 8th December | |||
| CHURCH | TIME | READER | EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS |
| Millstreet | 6.15 p.m. | Maria Kelleher | Group A |
| 11.30 a.m. | Michael Cashman | Group D | |
| Ballydaly | 9.30 a.m. | Maeve O’Sullivan | Mary G. O’Leary |
Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.
Mass on Monday (2nd) for the deceased members of the Millstreet Vintage Club at 7.30p.m.
Mass on Tuesday (3rd) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.
Mass on Wednesday (4th) for William & the deceased members of the Conway Family, Tipperary at 10.00a.m.
No Mass on Thursday 5th
Mass on Friday (6th) for R.O.C.S. Group at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 1st December 2024”
Wonderfully Impressive Cheque Presentation to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland at Mallow Centre
On Friday, 29th Nov. 2024 members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group presented a wonderfully impressive cheque of €4,521.60 to Nurse Manager, Lena O’Sullivan of the Mallow Centre of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. This was the result of a superbly successful Vintage Tractor and Car Run earlier this year beginning at Aubane Community Centre and concluding at The Pub in Carriganima. The Coordinator Supreme of the memorable event in aid of such a praiseworthy cause was Luke Hurley enthusiastically supported by a very dedicated Team. Here we share a selection of images from this afternoon’s greatly appreciated cheque presentation at the Mallow Centre in the presence of All. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
Invitation to Divine Will Gathering with Greg Dunne
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.)
Celebrating Weather Deferred Presentation Day 2024
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.
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.)
“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.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Interview with Artist Supreme Ed Ruane”
Millstreet Day Centre Annual Arts & Crafts Showcase
Just a reminder that Millstreet Day Centre will be having their annual Arts & Crafts Showcase
in the Centre
next Sunday 1st December @ 12.00pm – 2.30pm.
Pop in for a festive coffee & mince pie & see what the clients of the Day Centre have been busy creating over the past few months.
There will be some items available to purchase on the day also!
Any proceeds made/donations will go directly to Millstreet Day Centre.
All welcome to attend!
Invitation to Divine Will Gathering with Greg Dunne
The Danny Creedon Memorial Cup last Saturday
[read more …] “The Danny Creedon Memorial Cup last Saturday”
Gerard O’Meara’s Superb Photographic Exhibition in Mallow
At Mallow Library in July 2024 a truly magnificent Photographic Exhibition displaying just some of the pictorial gems of renowned Mallow Photographer, Gerard O’Meara took place in the presence of a large gathering during which Gerard’s 80th Birthday was wonderfully celebrated. The Exhibition remained open for a number of weeks and received many visitors for whom so many splendid memories were evoked on viewing Gerard’s historical images and marvellously creative photographs. He has very kindly donated a most impressive archive of his work to Cork Library Department. Now, launching on this Monday, 25th Nov. 2024 in Mallow’s West End Gallery at 6pm one will have a further opportunity of viewing a selection of Gerard’s truly outstanding photographic work. Opening times for the Exhibition are as follows: Tuesday 26th. – Friday 29th Nov. 1.30pm – 5 pm.
Saturday 30th Nov. 11am – 4 pm.
Closed : Sunday 1st. – Tuesday 3rd. December.
Wednesday 4th. – Friday 6th. December 1.30pm – 5 pm.
Saturday 7th. 11am – 4 pm.
Kilcorney Craft Fair
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”
