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News and happenings from in and around Millstreet

Jeremiah (Jerry) Collins, Liscahane, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Jeremiah (Jerry) Collins, Liscahane, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On January 26th 2025, after a short illness bravely borne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of St. Bernadette’s Ward, Bon Secours Hospital Cork.

Lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Patsy, adored children John, Marie, Derry, Joanne and Stephen, daughters -in-law Pauline, Marie and Claire, sons-in-law Walter and Noel, brothers John-Joe and Kevin, sisters Joan and Catherine, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Adored Grandad to Seán, Cian, Aoife, Diarmuid, Finn, Rory, Doireann, Adam, Olivia and Darragh.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Jenny and grandson Sam.
Sadly missed by all of his extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home on Tuesday 28th from 5pm-7:30pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on Wednesday 29th for Requiem Mass at 12pm, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family Flowers only please.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Millstreet Juvenile GAA Celebrates Splendid New Jerseys

On Sunday afternoon, 26th Jan. 2025, in Millstreet GAA Community Hall,  Millstreet Juvenile GAA celebrated the presentation of sets of splendid new jerseys.  Coordinator Róisín Roche on behalf of the organising Team expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the many very kind Sponsors.  We thank Organiser, Mag O’Connor, for alerting us to the uplifting, happy event.  Here we share a selection of images from the important occasion.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Juvenile GAA Celebrates Splendid New Jerseys”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 26th January 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

26th January 2025

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:  Seán O’Connor, Liverpool; Michael Hickey, Fermoy & Millstreet; Elizabeth O’Doherty, Killarney; Ryan Daly, Portadown (grandson of Phil & Jerry Daly).

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 25th January, 2025:                

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John O’Regan, Gortavehy (recently deceased);  Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen; Eileen & the deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Ballydaly; Jerry & Nora Creedon, Laught; Noreen O’Brien-Barrett, Lackabawn.

Sunday 26th January, 2025

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eileen, Tommy & Larry Kelleher, Cullen;  Art O’Connor, Nohovaldaly, his parents Margaret & Jackie and his sister Norma and brother Seán (both recently deceased); Julie, Liam & Bill Mullane, Swindon; Ann O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Paddy King, Liscahane & his sister Bridget King, Church Street (both of whose First Anniversaries occur at this time); Peter & Nora Dineen, Cloghoula; Jack & Margaret Kelleher, Canon O’Donovan Centre;  Kathleen O’Sullivan, Gortavehy.

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Joe Herlihy, Minor Row; Mary & Eddie Ambrose, Murphy’s Terrace; Joan Murphy, Knocknakilla; Theresa McCarthy, Kilmeedy; Daniel & Julia Guerin, Ballydaly; Billy & Kathleen Guerin, Ballydaly & Cloghoula;  Liz O’Sullivan, Coalpits; Dan Hickey, Knockduff; Andy O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy; James Hickey, Meenskehy; Kattie O’Mahony, Ballincollig; Mary Kiely, Cork; May Murphy, Watergrasshill;  Paddy Barrett, Newmarket; Johnnie Linehan, Dromahane; Mary & Michael Kiely, Ballymacarbery; Stephen Lyons, Kilcorney. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 1st February, 2025:      Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Meg Kelleher, Aubane & Jack Collins, Ballincollig;  John (Jackie) Murphy & his son Dan Joe, 12 Tanyard, Lackabawn.

Sunday 2nd February, 2025 – Candlemas Day:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Tom (Eoinín) O’Sullivan, Gortavehy & Banteer (recently deceased); Willie Neenan, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dick Pomeroy, Clara; Pat Buckley, Cahirbarnagh;  Con O’Sullivan, Claramore; Catherine Fitzgerald (née Cotter), Killarney & Murphy’s Terrace (First Anniversary).

Rotas for 1st & 2nd February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maria Kelleher Group A
  11.30 a.m. Michael Cashman Group A
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Eileen Guerin Mary Guerin-O’Leary

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

Mass on Monday (27th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (28th) for Jerry Cronin, Drishane Road & Tramore (recently deceased) at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (29th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (31st) for Jim Bradley, Boherbue at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 26th January 2025”

Millstreet Features on Radio Kerry 9 to 11am This Saturday

Presented by Frank Lewis in his monthly Saturday Supplement series on Radio Kerry, a repeat of the wonderfully comprehensive programme relating to Millstreet during which some eight local people feature, will be broadcast from 9 to 11am on Radio Kerry this Saturday, 25th Jan. 2025.  The original broadcast was transmitted in October 2023 and the Podcast may be accessed on the following link:  https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/saturday-supplement/saturday-supplement-october-28th-2023-354183

Frank and Siobhán Lewis at Millstreet Museum in October 2023 as they begin recording the major Radio Kerry Feature relating to Millstreet. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Happy Listening!  (S.R.)

Michael Hickey, Corrin View, Fermoy & West End, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Michael Hickey, Corrin View, Fermoy, Co. Cork / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Michael Hickey

Corrin View, Fermoy and formerly of

West End, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Michael passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. Beloved husband of Pam (née Morrison) and dear father of Garrett and Paul, devoted “Grandad Mick” to Evin, Tess, Ruby and Freddie, father-in-law to Deirdre and Deirdre, son of the late Garrett and Rita and dear brother of Donagh, Breeda, Marian, Clare and the late Gearóid and Colette. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, kind neighbours and many friends.

Rest in peace.

Michael will repose at Ronayne’s Funeral Home, Fermoy Wednesday from 5.30.pm. until 7.00.pm. followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church Fermoy. Requiem Mass Thursday at 2.00.pm. burial afterwards in Kilcrumper new cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Marymount Hospice please. https://marymount.ie/donate/

Condolence Book.

Classes in Millstreet FET January 2025

Marie Twomey can be contacted on 086 7707301 or email marie.twomey @corketb.ie for registration and queries. The tutors will help the learners with the FETCH numbers (Course numbers) that are on the poster also. Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Loyal Supporters Witness a Wonderful UL Win

We thank Mag O’Connor for very kindly sharing a superb selection of images from the successful conclusion of the Sigerson Cup match at UL at which Darragh Cashman was the wonderfully dedicated UL Captain.   Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Success for Darragh’s UL Team.
Two Sporting Heroes – Darragh and Tommy !

Happy success for father and son !

John, Darragh, Mag and Tommy celebrate wonderfully successful outcome.

[read more …] “Loyal Supporters Witness a Wonderful UL Win”

“Radio Treasures Show” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Little Red Riding Hood”, Two Bands and Historian Éamonn

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to Caherconlish on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 21st Jan. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features  a special audio Interview (at 9.30pm) with “Little Red Riding Hood” and others at Everyman Theatre.   At 9.45pm we hear the superb combined sound of Cullen and Kiskeam Bands.  At 10pm we meet with Historian supreme Éamonn Duggan and Jill and hear about the Seán Moylan recent brilliant publication. Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  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.)

Some of the many people who attended Jim O’Sullivan’s superb musical Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle.  Jim is pictured holing the red loudspeaker audio box.
Having attended the spendid Pantomine at the Everyman Theatre we called to meet Artist supreme, Neil Kelleher at his truly exquisite festive home, “Adrivale” in South Douglas Road, Cork.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures Show” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Little Red Riding Hood”, Two Bands and Historian Éamonn”

Enthusiastic Supporters Travel to UL in Support of Darragh Cashman’s Team

At 5pm this Tuesday, 21st Jan. 2025 an enthusiastic group of Supporters from Millstreet Parish travelled from West End, Millstreet to the University of Limerick in support of Darragh Cashman who captains the UL Team in the Sigerson Cup Match.  Darragh’s father, John and Coordinator supreme, Mag O’Connor are among those travelling.  Every success and safe travelling to All.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Enthusiastic Supporters Travel to UL in Support of Darragh Cashman’s Team”

Eily’s Report – 21st January

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

Despite the weather warnings of a foggy, rainy week with storm ahead, today Monday is everything that a lovely Spring Day could be. A day which allowed us to venture out of doors and take stock of how things are looking following the snows and ices of past weeks. It was a joy to see, so many things coming to life. Lovely green shoots on early shrubs like the Camelias, the flowering currents and fuchsias. I saw a brave little primrose making an appearance and the crocus not far behind. Here and there I found some things that needed my attention while the perky little robin looked on.

Our morning Mass today (Monday) was very special. In keeping with our Jubilee year and as part of the Diocesan Retreat the Choir attended, special prayers on peace and hope were said and the Priest also gave a short sermon in keeping with this important occasion. More details can be found on the Diocesan website.

The weekly Eucharistic Adoration begins today following the 10am Mass and ends at 7.30pm.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 21st January”

“One For All” Gift Card Found in Ballydaly – Success! Owner Claims Card!

UPDATE:  In almost record time (!) the Owner of the Gift Card made contact with us upon which we put the Owner in touch with the Finder!  Delighted that our Millstreet Website can help to lead to successful outcomes.

Original Notice

A kind person who has found a valuable “One For All” Gift Card near the Captain Con Murphy Monument in Ballydaly/Rathduane area, has made contact with us.   Whoever mislaid or lost this credit card shaped Gift Card may contact us at 086 825 0074 or email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com and we shall put that person in contact with the Finder.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 19th January 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Baptism of the Lord

19th January 2025

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:   Jimmy Murphy, Drishane Road; Jack Jones, Kanturk; Martin O’Connell, Banteer & Galway; Norma O’Leary, Knocknagree and her brother Seán O’Connor, Liverpool; Mairéad Roche, Gorey.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

 Saturday 18th January, 2025:         

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Ann O’Sullivan, Ballydaly;  Breeda Tarrant, Aunagloor; Larry Moynihan, Clara Road;  John Linehan, Dooneen & Cullen.

Sunday 19th January, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Peggie & Jerry Horgan, Ballydaly;  Canon Dan Kiely & his parents Katty & Denis Kiely, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Matt Murphy, Killarney Road & West End (recently deceased); Fr. Joe Murphy, West End; John B “Shamrock” Murphy, West End & the deceased members of the Murphy & Burke families;  Sonny & Lattie Murphy, Clarabeg & their daughter Anna Marie.  

ANNIVERSARIES: Hannie Murphy, Cockhill; Maura Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Bertie & Kate Kelleher, Murphy’s Terrace; Robert Justice, Main Street; Daniel O’Mahony, Main Street; John Desmond, Liscahane; Bina Duggan, West End;  Sheila McGarry, Mountleader; Margaret Mullane, Coolikerane; The deceased members of the Hickey Family, Derragh; Kitty McSweeney, Rathcoole; Denis Duggan, Carriganima; Timothy & Bridget Nugent, Dromcollogher; Donal Hoare, Macroom; Willie Murphy, Kilbrin & Flintfield. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 25th January, 2025:           

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John O’Regan, Gortavehy (recently  deceased);  Kathleen Corcoran, Dooneen; Eileen & the deceased members of the Moynihan Family, Ballydaly; Jerry & Nora Creedon, Laught; Noreen O’Brien-Barrett, Lackabawn.

Sunday 26th January, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Eileen, Tommy & Larry Kelleher, Cullen;  Art O’Connor, Nohovaldaly, his parents Margaret & Jackie and his sister Norma and brother Seán (both recently deceased); Julie, Liam & Bill Mullane, Swindon; Ann O’Sullivan, Lisnaboy.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Paddy King, Liscahane & his sister Bridget King, Church Street (both of whose First Anniversaries occur at this time); Peter & Nora Dineen, Cloghoula;  Jack & Margaret Kelleher, Canon O’Donovan Centre; Kathleen O’Sullivan, Gortavehy.

Rotas for 25th & 26th January, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Tim Linehan Group E
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group E
Cullen 9.30a.m. Patricia Murphy Mgt. Fitzgerald

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

Mass on Monday (20th) for Timmy & Bina Duggan, West End and Nora Creedon at 10.00a.m.  As part of our Diocesan Mission this Mass will be live-streamed.

Mass on Tuesday (21st) for Mena, Anne & Pat Given at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (22nd) for Hannie Murphy, Cockhill at 10.00a.m.

Thursday 23rd: To celebrate Catholic Schools Week the grandparents of our school children are invited to Mass at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (24th) for Reach Out Cancer Support Group at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 19th January 2025”

John (Jack) Jones Snr., Kilcolman, Kanturk

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Jones Snr., Kilcolman, Kanturk, Co. Cork.

On January 14th, 2025, peacefully, in his 94th year, in the exceptional, tender and loving care of the staff of Kanturk Community Hospital and surrounded by his loving family, John (Jack) former Livestock Haulier and farmer in his beloved birthplace of Kilcolman, cherished father of Eileen (McSweeney), Anne (Murphy), Siobhán (O’Farrell), Sheila (Clernon), Patsy Jones (O’Leary), John and their mother Anne Jones.

Sadly missed by his loving family,his adored grandchildren Clodagh, Jack, Cian, Niall, Katie, Séamus, Ellen, Rachel, Conor, Brandon, Rebecca, Aisling, Vy Ha, Mahilet and Megan, his great-grandson’s Fionn, Callum and baby Jake, brother Stephen, sons-in-law Donal, Brendan, Ciarán, James and Conor, daughter-in-law Eileen, brother-in-law Vincent, sister-in-law Sheila, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Lying in repose in St. John’s Church, Dromagh (P51 W983) on Thursday, January 16th from 6.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on in St John’s Church, Dromagh on Friday at 11am which can be viewed online using the link here. Funeral afterwards to Dromtariffe New Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Kanturk Community Hospital.    Condolences link here.

Timothy (Tim) Twomey, Brookpark, Kilcorney

The death has occurred of Timothy (Tim) Twomey, Brookpark, Kilcorney, Co. Cork.

Timothy passed away suddenly at his home on January 12th 2025. Beloved son of the late Matty and Julia (O’Brien). Dear brother of Hugh, Nora (Jennings) , Matt and the late Hannah Mary (O’Riordan). Sadly missed by his brothers and sister, brothers-in-law Denis and Gerry, sisters-in-law Kathleen and Maudie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews , relatives, kind neighbours and friends.

May he rest in Peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by removal to St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.

“Radio Treasures Show” Tonight at 9.15 Meets BTYSTE 2025 Students in Dublin and Millstreet

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show No. 133 – A Tribute to Musician/Singer Johnny Donegan  on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 14th Jan. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features  a special Interviews (at 9.30pm) with the very successful BTYSTE 2025 Students from MCS.    Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  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.)

Royal welcome for the very successful BTYSTE 2025 Students on Monday at MCS.
Little Red Riding Hood at Cork’s Everyman Theatre 12th Jan. 2025 – We chat about the Millstreet connection!
This Medal was found at Coleman’s Car Park on Monday, 13th Jan. 2025 and was handed into the Shop.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures Show” Tonight at 9.15 Meets BTYSTE 2025 Students in Dublin and Millstreet”

Eily’s Report – 14th January

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

And welcome to 2025 , a New Year full of plans and hopes and prayers to make it a good one.  Le conamh Dé. God knows the Christmas period put us to the test, with snow and ice and all the things  that falls victim to them. Blocked and impassable roads, abandoned cars and trees down from the weight of snow. Even our religion was affected like never before. When did we ever experience Masses being cancelled, moreover during the Festive Season. Funerals didn’t escape, with coffins of loved ones having to be transported by any means possible and our Parish Priest transported by jeep. But the elements didn’t stop the rather regal removal of Dan Joe O Connell, R.I.P. a horse lover all his life, it made waves to see four jet black steeds in high plumes lined up in our church yard to ferry his remains to his final resting place. Only goes to show that combined effort makes everything possible.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 14th January”

James (Jimmy) Murphy, Drishane Road, Millstreet

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Murphy, Drishane Road, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Jimmy passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2025 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family, in the excellent care of the staff of Millstreet Community Hospital.

Beloved husband of Liz (née Hickey), loving father of Peter, Anthony and Jason and grandfather of Lorna, Clodagh, Jade, Jack and Cathy. Brother of John, Michael and the late Mary Teresa and Frankie. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his loving family, daughters in law Eleanor, Linda and Justina, sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, wide circle of friends and the staff and residents of Millstreet Community Hospital.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, West End, Millstreet on Wednesday, 15th January, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday, 16th January, at 9am. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Millstreet Community Hospital.

Messages of sympathy may be left in the condolence link here.

John Todd Boreenmanna Road, Cork / Millstreet, Cork

The death has occurred of John Todd, Boreenmanna Road, Cork / Millstreet, Cork

TODD (Boreenmanna Road & Millstreet, Co. Cork); On January 12th, 2025, peacefully, in his 91st year, surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at the Mercy University Hospital, JOHN (SEÁN), beloved husband of Val (née Treacy) and the late Breda (née Power), loving father of Mary, Ann, Jean, Carrie, John, Graham, Nicky, Linda and Tracy.

Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Wednesday (January 15th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (January 16th) in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ballinlough. Funeral afterwards to St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock.

House private, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to here

Please leave your personal message for John’s family on the condolence link here

“May he rest in peace”

Royal Welcome at Millstreet Station for BTYSTE 2025 Students

Thankfully the improving weather permitted  an enthusiastic group of people to accord a royal welcome to the wonderfully dedicated Students from Millstreet Community School who brilliantly represented their school, their families and their communities at this week’s highly prestigious BTYSTE 2025 in Dublin’s RDS.   Here we share a selection of some eighteen images from the uplifting occasion as the Students arrived on the 19.48 train from Dublin on Sat. 11th Jan. 2025.   A special radio feature will be broadcast on our weekly “Radio Treasures” programme on www.corkmusicstation.com on this coming Tuesday, 14th Jan. at 9.30pm including recordings with the Students both in Dublin (by teacher Eileen Lyons) and also at Millstreet Railway Station.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Royal Welcome at Millstreet Station for BTYSTE 2025 Students”

John Stephen O’Sullivan, Convent View, Rathmore

The death has occurred of John Stephen O’Sullivan, Convent View, Rathmore, Co. Kerry.

The death has occurred of John Stephen O’Sullivan, Convent View, Rathmore, Co. Kerry. On January 8th, 2025, peacefully, in the care of the nurses and staff at Killarney Community Hospital. Predeceased by his parents John and Nora and infant siblings Mary, Christina and Patrick. Deeply mourned by his sister Anne, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May John Stephen Rest In Peace

If you wish to sympathise, the family will be available at St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmore from 12:30pm on Saturday 11th January. John Stephan’s Requiem Mass will then be celebrated at 1:30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live by clicking on Rathmore Live Cam on the following link https://www.rathmoreparish.ie. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy, please click on the condolence link here.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 12th January 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Baptism of the Lord

12th January 2025

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:  Timmy Joe O’Sullivan, Knocknageeha; Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace; Mary Hayes (née Hickey), Glanmire & Cullen.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 11th January, 2025:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Denis & Nell Hickey, Mill View;  Timmy J. Kiely, Ballydaly.

Sunday 12th January, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Michael Dineen, Cullen;  Geraldine Murphy, Lisnaboy;  Paddy & Mary O’Mahony, Meenagloherane;  Rosaleen Veart, Ahane.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tim Dineen, Carrigacooleen (recently deceased);  Cornelius Keane, Drimoleague;  Pat O’Connell, Toorenbawn;  Mary Cashman, Tullig House & the deceased members of the Goggin Family, Carriganima.

ANNIVERSARIES: John & Mary Ryan, Cockhill; Columba Cronin, Church Street; Neily Healy, Church Street; Julia Kelleher, Kilmeedy; Con Cronin, Dooneen; Kevin Gardiner, Duarigle; Bob, Bridie & the deceased members of the Casey Family, Duarigle; Con Joe Murphy, Curraraigue. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 18th January, 2025:                  

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Ann O’Sullivan, Ballydaly;  Breeda Tarrant, Aunagloor;  Larry Moynihan, Clara Road;  John Linehan, Dooneen & Cullen.

Sunday 19th January, 2025: 

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Peggie & Jerry Horgan, Ballydaly;  Canon Dan Kiely & his parents Katty & Denis Kiely, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Matt Murphy, Killarney Road & West End (recently deceased);  Fr. Joe Murphy, West End;  John B “Shamrock” Murphy, West End & the deceased members of the Murphy & Burke families;  Sonny & Lattie Murphy, Clarabeg & their daughter Anna Marie.  

Rotas for 18th & 19th January, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group D
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Group D
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan O’Riordan Marcella Moynihan

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

Mass on Monday (13th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (14th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (15th) for John (Jackie) Murphy, 12 Tanyard, Lackabawn and his son Danny Joe at 10.00a.m.

No Mass on Thursday.

Mass on Friday (17th) for Margaret Murphy, Cloghoulabeg (First Anniversary) at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 12th January 2025”

Millstreet’s Superbly Uplifting Success at BTYSTE 2025

While it’s a great privilege to be chosen to compete in BTYSTE 2025 it is truly a further bonus to be chosen among the winners.  We thank Pól Ó Síodhcháin for sharing the following statement and images relating to the wonderful success for Millstreet Community School this Friday evening (10th Jan. 2025) at the RDS.  Pól states:  “We are immensely proud of Saoirse, Anna & Méabh! What a fantastic achievement when you think of 2,000 entries of which just over 500 reach the RDS, to be coming back to Millstreet with 3rd Place is just brilliant. It is a tremendous end to what was a difficult week for many people locally and we are thrilled to have pnce again represented our area so well! I want to thank Millstreet Community Council for their generous support of our participation in BTYSTE over many years. To our three teachers who made the trip to Dublin with the students, Ms Lyons, Ms O’Looney & Mr Guerin, we say a huge míle buíochas. Our teachers in MCS are so committed to our students, it is a privilege to be a part of that. Thanks also to Daniel’s father for travelling to Dublin! They joined the train in Banteer on Wednesday morning. Marion Buckley, one of our wonderful Clerical Officers, ensured that Ms Lyons would make the train on Wednesday morning by giving her a bed on Tuesday night. That sums up MCS…the Irish word ‘Meitheal’ is such a perfect description of what we have in the school between all Staff, Students and Parents/Guardians. We will celebrate this in the school on Monday and I can’t wait to do so! Well done to Daniel, Kate and Evelyn on their excellent work and presentations in the RDS too. We have such a proud tradition in this competition over very many years, it was wonderful to have three projects make it through to Dublin this year. Comhghairdeachas leo go léir!“

Anna, Méabh and Saoirse got 3rd place in the intermediate category award for biological & ecological sciences 🎉🥳

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Further Local Superb Participation at BTYSTE2025

BTYSTE2025 taking place at Dublin’s RDS is receiving much deserved attention this week.  And we’ve learned of further local representation at the highly prestigious event.   From Boherbue Comprehensive School we meet three more wonderfully dedicated Students – Chantel O’Doherty Newmarket;  Juliette Kelleher, Millstreet and Katie Creedon, Millstreet .   Their Project relates to:  “How healthy bars affect blood sugar levels.” Every success.    Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Wonderful Millstreet Representation at BTYSTE 2025

We thank Millstreet Community School Science Teacher, Eileen Lyons for very kindly reporting from this year’s prestigious BTYSTE in Dublin’s RDS and for sharing a superb selection of images from the highly regarded annual event.   Normally, I have attended over past years on the Thursday of the Exhibition recording a radio feature but of course have been prevented from doing so this year still being snowbound!  Here we share Eileen’s splendid Report and image selection which also includes a picture of Photographer supreme, Mark Condren, three time Photo Journalist of the Year.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Eileen says:   “We travelled by train yesterday (7th Jan. 2025) from Millstreet on the 8. 15am service to Heuston. We’ve three groups at this year’s BT Young Scientist competition which is the 61th BT young scientist competition and the 25th year BT are sponsors. The groups are as follows:   Kate Lynch and Evelyn Smyth can be seen at stand 1508 with their project “A statistical analysis of how frequent ligament injuries have become in recent years in males v females”;   Anna Buckley, Meabh Casey and Saoirse Kiely can be found at stand number 5518 with their project “An assessment of the reliability of weather proverbs in a time of climate change” and Daniel Bourke at stand 2114 with his project on “Putting the buzz into Millstreet: building on local initiatives to raise awareness of pollinator conservation in my town”.

Every success to the wonderfully dedicated Students from MCS. [read more …] “Wonderful Millstreet Representation at BTYSTE 2025”