Bernard’s Splendid Choices
Category: News
News and happenings from in and around Millstreet
“Hot Country” on Sky 201
A reminder that the “Hot Country” music programme is transmitted on the Showcase Channel (Sky 201). Hugh O’Brien, Co-ordinator of this wonderfully popular Country and Western broadcast which includes lots of Irish inputs , indicates that the weekly one hour programme may be seen on Sundays (8-9pm), Mondays (8-9pm), Tuesdays (2-3pm) and Saturdays (2-3pm). (Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie)
Unveiling in Kilcorney
Last Sunday in blistering sunshine, Kilcorney unveiled a commemorative plaque to honour of the visit of Cardinal William Levada to his great-grandmothers home-place in Kilcorney on Easter Sunday 2008. The unveiling happened after 10:30am mass which was celebrated by Fr Winter and concelebrated by Monsignor Mulcahy (an uncle of Donie Howard), and the unveiling was performed by Aiden Horgan, a relative of Cardinal Levada.
Monsignor Mulcahy gave a very interesting sermon which detailed Cardinal Levada’s (the Pope’s right hand man) life, how he ministered with him in Santa Monica (California), and how he rose to his current position of Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He also talked about his great-grandmother Kate Horgan who had emigrated across the Atlantic all those years ago from Horsemount, and crossed the USA and settled in California.
A large crowd gathered outside St Nicholas Church immediately after the mass for the [read more …] “Unveiling in Kilcorney”
Regional report 1026 – 17th August 2010
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1026 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather changeable but warm Tuesday morning.
Last week we held our breath, hoped for the best and prayed, and all of our efforts paid off a hundred fold. Our Summer Horse Show at the mighty Green Glens was a resounding success. Horses and people came pouring in, the weather was ideal, and the atmosphere was electric and when nights fell in, jumping went on till late in the indoor arena at night. At various times young riders from Mallow’s Riding School put on beautiful displays to the strains of Strauss music. And on Sunday afternoon the Grand Prix brought our Summer Show to a spectacular close. The Duggan Family issued heartfelt thanks to all those who supported them in any way.
In conjunction with the show an Artisan / Craft Fair was held in the town square on Saturday with everything from hot food the painted pictures, glass wear, jewellery, etc on sale. It was very well supported. The pubs and hotel put on music every night giving visitors to the show got good value for their money.
Death Notice: Theresa Twomey (née O’Mahony)
The death has occurred on Saturday, August 14, 2010 of Theresa TWOMEY, (née O’Mahony) of Rathcoole and Cullen Cork. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Removal this Monday evening at 8pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cullen Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Marymount Hospice.
Taking a Stand for Mallow Hospital
Thanks be to God someone is standing up for our services and our local hospital which of course is Mallow. In an article in the Irish Examiner today, Dr Pat Casey is one of a number of doctors who are standing up in defense of Mallow Hospital:
Millstreet GP Dr Patrick Casey questioned the motives behind the investigation: “I am a senior GP in the area and have worked for 45 years and always referred patients to Mallow and they have always been more than satisfied with the service.“Furthermore, I have been a patient there myself and so have members of my family and we have been very satisfied.
“I wonder if this is a back door message, certain agreements were made around reconfiguration, that some services would transfer to Cork but that emergency services would be kept at MGH.”
Dr Casey said emergency services were vital for the large rural areas around Mallow.
Communications Studio for Show 2010
Green Glens – Looking Splendid for Show
Horse Show 2010
Regional Report 1025 – 10th August 2010
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1025 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely calm and sunny,Tuesday morning.
And a very fond hello to Betty Carroll of Liscarroll, who listens in every Tuesday morning, nice to have you along Betty.
Well this is the week that we’ve all been waiting for, The Millstreet Summer Horse Show. It’s had a fairly rough ride but now its all systems go. Entries are flowing in and the venue looks a picture with all the new improvements that have been added plus a host of flowers and shrubs in full bloom. On site stabling for hundreds of horses. Self service Restaurant, plus shops and trade stands. Admission is free all week, and prize money on €130,000 up for grabs, sponsored entirely by the Duggans.
It will run from to-day to Sunday. Starting off quietly to-day and building up over the coming days to the mighty Grand Prix on Sunday with prize money on €30,000.
Death Notice: Andy O’Donoghue (Bolomore)
The death has occurred on Monday, August 09, 2010 of Andy O’DONOGHUE of Bolomore, Rathcoole. Removal this Tuesday evening at 8pm from Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet to St. John’s Church, Dromagh. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Death Notice: Margaret O’Callaghan, (née Cremin)
The death has occurred on Saturday, August 07, 2010 of Margaret O’CALLAGHAN, (née Cremin) of Rathduane, Rathmore, Kerry. Removal this Monday evening at 8pm from Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Drishane Cemetery.
Major Honour for Geoff
Mid-Summer Barbeque Success
Kevin visits Millstreet
New Cullen Pipe Band Centre
Regional Report 1024 – 3rd August 2010
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1024 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely soft rich Tuesday morning.
On behalf of our community I’d like to say a fond céad míle fáilte (hundred thousand welcomes) to all those who are visiting us at the moment. We have lots to see and do and our mountain scenery is the best for walks or car-drives.
New loop walks are being signposted all the time, helping the walking enthusiast to enjoy their trip to the full. Further to that some beautiful new B ‘n Bs have opened up close to the town, and some people in more remote areas along the Munster Way are beginning to show an interest. This would be a very welcome development. Anybody with an interest should contact IRD Duhallow at 029 60633.
And be reminded that our Town Park is a beautiful place to take a leisurely strole or a speedy run. The children’s playground there is state of the art, we have a double Tennis Court, Pitch ‘n Putt, as well as many ball game pitches.
Brendan heading to Afghanistan
LATE LAST year, Ranger Brendan O’Mahony from Millstreet, Co Cork had work as a carpenter on the few building sites still operating in west Cork. Next month, he will be in Nad-e-Ali in Afghanistan facing the Taliban.
Twenty-four-year-old O’Mahony, who signed up last November, is just one of 80-odd men born in the Republic and hundreds more from Northern Ireland who are now serving with the British army’s Royal Irish Regiment.
“The fall of the Celtic Tiger didn’t affect me. I was still working. That wasn’t why I joined. It was something I always wanted to do. My father did 22 years in the Irish Army. I thought the British army would be more of a challenge,” O’Mahony says.
“It’s challenging,” says O’Mahony. “My younger brother is jealous and my sister thinks it’s a bit mental.”
The above is an extract from an article in today’s Irish Times
Drishane Drama Camp
Drishane Drama Camp Concert was held on Friday, 30th July 2010. For the past two weeks a wonderful combination of international and local young people took part in the splendidly creative project. The Concert presented a most enjoyable mixture of song, dance and drama. There will be a full report with lots of pictures in next week’s “Corkman”. Great credit is due to all who helped to co-ordinate the magnificent presentation. Here we share the first of a number of images from this uplifting event at Drishane, Milllstreet. (Seán)
Death Notice: Maria Healy, Curracahill
The death has occurred of Maria Healy (née O’Sullivan), late of Curracahill, Millstreet and formerly of Ballygrogan, Grenagh who passed away on July 30 at Cork University Hospital.
Lying in repose at Tarrants funeral home Millstreet. Rosary this Friday evening at 9pm. Removal takes place on Satuday at 8pm from Tarrents funeral home to St Patricks church Millstreet. Requiem mass takes place from Sunday at 11:30am. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to Tarrants on 029-70176
Cullen Vintage Event 2010
A very successful Vintage and Threshing Event organised by Cullen & District Special Needs Association was held in Cullen on Sunday, 25th July to coincide with the Feast of St. Laitiaran. One of the biggest attendances in recent years – and the number of participants also increased. We recorded for our website and for LTV2. We share just one of many pictures (more to follow in coming days) from this annual most enjoyable happening. (Seán)
Irish Cancer Society Collection
The annual church gate collection in aid of the Irish Cancer Society takes place this coming weekend – 31st July/1st August 2010 – outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Your kind support is very much appreciated. The official website for the Society is www.cancer.ie.
Regional Report 1023 – 27th July 2010
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1023 from Millstreet.
Fondest greeting dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely balmy Tuesday morning.
This weekend we welcomed our new Parish Priest Fr. John FitzGerald, he will have the daunting tack of presiding over the entire parish, with its three churches and a sprawling congregation. And as we welcome him in we assure him of our full support and co-operation. And may God bless his work.
And on the subject of people I want to say well done to the places who have started to hold ,”getting–to-know-the-neighbours” gatherings . In these days of doom ‘n gloom and uncertainty there is nothing more encouraging than to know the name of all those around you and be on friendly a familiar terms with them, I hope the idea grow and flourish in many other places.
Death Notice: Seámus Maxwell
The death has occurred on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 of Seámus MAXWELL of Bearna Lodge, Oldtown, Templemore, Tipperary. Requiem Mass took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart Templemore on Saturday 17th at, and he was interred in Killea Cemetery afterwards.
Seamus was formerly an assistant bank manager in the Bank of Ireland in the 80s, an active member of the community, including Millstreet Tidy Towns Association and the Horse Show Committee, and was President of Millstreet Golf Society in 1984.
Town Park Flower Power
Following on Hannelie’s recent uplifting feature on Millstreet Town Park we are preparing a series of pictures illustrating the magnificent amenity it truly is and we also focus on the dedicated team who continually maintain and develop the superb gem we have in Millstreet Town. Here we focus on the excellent work of FÁS who on this very Monday morning added a further flower-bed feature further enhancing this hugely popular location. (Seán)
More photos below: [read more …] “Town Park Flower Power”
Vintage Club at M.C.P.
Blarney Vintage Club hosting “The Chris Pardoe Memorial Classic Vintage Car Run” stopped at Millstreet Country Park after a scenic driving route from “The Sunset Ridge”, Cork on Sunday18th July 2010.
New P.P. Arrives
Very Rev. Jack Fitzgerald, the newly appointed Parish Priest of Millstreet Parish celebrated his first Mass in the Parish Church, Millstreet at 10.00 a.m. today (Thursday). Fr. Jack, a native of Boherbue, had previously been the P.P. of Abbeydorney in North Kerry.
- Welcoming Very Rev. Jack Fitzgerald, P.P. after Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet this morning (Thursday) – from left: Mary Murphy, Ballydaly; Con McSweeney, Tooreenbawn & Annmarie Murphy, Ballydaly.
Death Notice: Angie Buckley, Aubane
The death has occurred this morning (21st July 2010) of Angie Buckley (nee Dineen) of Aubane. Reposing from 6pm to 8pm at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Thursday evening, followed by removal at 8pm to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to St Mary’s Ward, Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Cork.
V. Rev. Jack Fitzgerald
Today is the day the priests are officially reshuffling around the Kerry Diocese. We say goodbye to Cannon Declan O’Connor, Rev. David Gunn and the Rt. Rev. Mons. Michael Manning, and taking the Millstreet and Cullen parishes in their place will be the V. Rev. Jack Fitzgerald, a native of Boherbue, who has been stationed in Abbeydorney for the last number of years.
We wish him well in the Parish, especially as he is taking over the role of two priests before him, and that he receives a warm welcome in the parish.
Canon Declan Leaves for Listowel
Canon Declan O’Connor who had spent seven years in Millstreet parish – firstly, five years as Chaplain of Millstreet Community School in the 1980s – and the past two years as Parish Priest of Millstreet – takes up his new role as P.P. of Listowel on Wednesday, 21st July 2010. Canon Declan has been co-ordinating the hugely significant work relating to the restoration of St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet and has, with the Restoration Committee, achieved phenomenal success with the important project. We wish Canon Declan every happiness in the years ahead and wish to express our sincere thanks for all that has been accomplished.
