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News and happenings from in and around Millstreet

Thomas (Tom Eoinín) O’Sullivan, Gortavehy, Millstreet / Banteer

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom Eoinín) O’Sullivan, Gortavehy, Millstreet, Co. Cork / Banteer, Co. Cork.

Gortavehy, Millstreet, Co. Cork and Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork.

On December 23rd, 2024, peacefully, in the wonderful care of Araglen House, Boherbue.

Beloved son of the late Eugene and Lizzie.

Brother of Ned, Mary Paul and predeceased by Gene and Margaret.

Brother-in-law of Helen and John.

Tom will be missed and fondly remembered by his family, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins, friends and relatives.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Lying in repose at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Ballydaly, on Sunday 29th from 3pm to 5 pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in Drishane Cemetery, Millstreet.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link .

Matt Murphy, Killarney Road / West End, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Matt Murphy, Killarney Road / West End, Millstreet,  Co. Cork.

Murphy Matt (Late of Killarney Road and formerly of West End (Claragh Furniture), Millstreet, Co. Cork), 23rd December 2024, peacefully in the wonderful care of the team at Marymount Hospice, Cork, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his father, Donie, his mother, Mary, and his brother, Joe.

Matt will be very sadly missed by his brother, Dan, his sister-in -law, Rosalish, his niece, Anna, his nephew, Jack, relatives, dear friends and neighbours.

May Matt rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, West End, Millstreet, on Friday (December 27th) from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 28th, at 11:30 am, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Ted (Timothy F.) Buckley, Douglas, Cork & Millstreet

The death has occurred of Ted (Timothy F.) Buckley, Endsleigh Park, Douglas Road, Douglas, Cork / Millstreet, Co. Cork.

BUCKLEY (Millstreet & Cork): On December 26th, 2024, peacefully, at home, with his family, TED (Timothy F), Endsleigh Park, Douglas Road, Cork. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Maeve. Adored Dad of his five daughters, Fiona, Deirdre (Phillips), Louise (Carton), Oonagh & Maeve, admired by his sons-in-law, and an outstanding grandfather to his 9 grandchildren, Tommy, Owen, Peter, Rebecca, Kate, Aoife, Clodagh, Louis and Teddy. Beloved brother of Denis and Michael, and the late Kathleen, Maureen, Gerard, Noel, Eileen and Dan.

He will be greatly missed by his family, extended family and a very wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd; On Friday (December 27th) from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 10.00am on Saturday (December 28th) in St. Columba’s Church, Douglas which can be viewed here

Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd.

Please leave your personal message for Ted’s family on the condolence section here.

May Ted rest in peace.

Timothy (Tim) Burton, Minehill House, Dromagh

The death has occurred of Timothy (Tim) Burton, Minehill House, Dromagh, Co. Cork.

On December 23rd 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family, after a short illness bravely borne, in the excellent care of the staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

Dearly beloved husband of Eileen (née Lynch) and loving father of John, Aileen and Alan. Adored grandad of Amy, Sarah, Jane and Rena and brother of John.

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, sisters Margo and Geraldine, brothers Pat and baby Liam.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and family, daughters-in-law Jill and Denise, son-in-law Martin, brothers-in-law Albert and John, sisters-in-law Eileen, Mary, Theresa and Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and good friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home on Thursday December 26th from 4pm to 6pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Family flowers only.

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

Eily’s Report – 24th December

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

Aaah we’ve reached another milestone. Christmas 2024. And looking back we have a lot to be thankful for.  We  were given the wherewith to cope with whatever  stumbling blocks we met along the way in the past year and  look forward to more of the same until Christmas comes around again. Christmas can be many things to many people.  A Season of giving and remembering and looking back and taking stock of how we’re doing. Each one of us doing it our way depending on our circumstances and our attitude. It’s great to see the shops full of people searching for the last few things before they close. People meeting people and wishing one another the compliments of the season. Children all agog about what Santa will bring and good people such as St.V de Paul volunteers making the last minute effort to make sure that those in need are cared for. Our Community Council have much to celebrate this Christmas. Their combined effort made it possible for two families to move into the two apartments at the old cinema at the West End. The members put their shoulders to the wheel to put the final touches at the last minute on Saturday just before the new residents moved in. All the requirements, furniture, bedding etc. were bought from the local stores   while others donated good quality bits and pieces. It gives us all a good gut feeling, especially in this Holy Festive Season to think that up to eight people are now enjoying our hospitality  and will add much to the everyday life of our community  from now on.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 24th December”

Wonderfully Uplifting Christmas 2024 Message from Millstreet Community Hospital

Christmas in Millstreet Community Hospital is about sharing the joy and spirit of Christmas with the whole community, that’s why we were delighted to be a part of many community events that took place over the past year.

Extending a heartfelt thanks to the many volunteers and organisations who helped us to make it possible.

A special word of thanks to Sharon Lane Parish office and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. who helped us ensure the spiritual needs of the residents were met.

Huge thanks and appreciation to the Friends of Millstreet Community Hospital in particular Mary Fitzgerald and Lena Kelleher who ensure our residents comforts are met by continuous fund raising.

The Parents Association Millstreet who have been an invaluable resource to us and form a great link to the community. They organised trick treating and entertainment throughout the year. We are truly grateful for this.

The Eucharist Ministers, Mary Dennehy and Edel Fraser, who bring Communion to the residents weekly. Thank you.

Millstreet Comhaltas Group, in particular Marie Casey and Caroline Lehane have entertained our residents throughout the year lifting their spirits and filling our day room with fun and laughter. Your effort is hugely appreciated.

The Vintage Club have visited to coincide with the switching on of the Christmas lights and it was a real highlight this year to see the cars drive up the avenue  twinkling decorated beautifully. The residents loved it. We also thank them for their generous contribution through fund raising.

Huge thanks to Gillian Gilbourne in Millstreet Library for welcoming some of our residents to the weekly Knit and Natter group and for all her support throughout the year. Our residents look forward to the monthly delivery of books.

We would like to thank Martina Duggan for her time spent in carefully choosing soft furnishings for the new build. You did an outstanding job which has been admired by many.

Many thanks to all the local businesses for their support throughout the year, Centra West End, SuperValu, Colemans and McCauls.

The members of Red Cross who volunteer their service to the residents. The therapeutic hand massage is a highlight each week for the residents.

Carriganima Community Group for fundraising and use of the community bus for resident’s outings. This service is priceless and gives the residents something to look forward to.

Michelle O’Keeffe for visiting the residents with her dog ‘Millie’. Millie, with her gentle nature has become a firm favourite with the residents.

This year we formed a new link with the Men’s Shed. They made a beautiful Outdoor Crib for the hospital, for this we thank ye. A special word of thanks to Jerry O’Sullivan, Cullen, who put so much work into it. It is truly beautiful and has made our residents extremely happy.

Noreen Dennehy and the Community singers visited us recently where they performed many Christmas carols. It was truly beautiful and touched the hearts of both the staff and the residents. We look forward to welcoming them again in the New Year.

 Seán Radley has also contributed in many ways to the hospital over the past year. He helped us to create a gallery of photos of Millstreet through the years for the new hospital. His willingness to help at short notice on many occasions is much appreciated.

 Finally,  we would like to thank Siobhán O’Leary, sixth class teacher, the Girls school, who visited with her students and entertained us. They played, sang and danced. The work and effort that went into this is hugely appreciated. An extremely talented teacher and group of girls.

We sincerely hope we haven’t forgotten anyone.

We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and Best wishes for 2025.

 From:  Geraldine, Maureen and all the Staff of Millstreet Community Hospital. [read more …] “Wonderfully Uplifting Christmas 2024 Message from Millstreet Community Hospital”

Paddy Brosnan, Coolroemore, Banteer & Meelin

The death has occurred of Paddy Brosnan, Coolroemore, Banteer, Co. Cork /Meelin, Co. Cork.

Brosnan, (Banteer); On December 21st 2024, peacefully in the loving care of Ber, Mary and staff at Kanturk Community Hospital. Paddy, Coolroemore and formerly of Knockduff Upper, Meelin, beloved husband of Josie (née O’Connor) and dear father of Damien and the late Mary (O’Riordan), foster father of Ger, Jim and Dan, brother of the late Mick, Dan, David, Lil, and brother-in-law of the late Mickie, Teddy, Noel & JJ.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, family, grandchildren Owen, Seán, Aoife, Sarah, Mia, Saoirse and Clara, son in law JJ, daughter in law Marie, brothers in law Paddy and Johnny, sisters in law Kathy, Hannah and Bridie, Jim’s partner Lisa, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, especially Sharon, Miriam, Joan-Ann and Catherine.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Monday (December 23rd) from 6pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Reception into St Fursey’s Church, Banteer on Tuesday (Christmas Eve) for 10am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed http://www.churchservices.tv/banteer Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Messages of condolences for the family may be left on link here.

The family would like to especially thank the Doctors, Nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital for their excellent care of Paddy during his time there.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fourth Sunday of Advent

22nd 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

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st December:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John, Patrick & Lucy Murphy, Mallow;  Julia Murphy, Gortavehy.

Sunday 22nd December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Donncha Murphy, Ballydaly;  Eddie Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tom Barrett, Killowen;  Mary & John Thomas Randles, Kilgarvan;  Con, Hannah, John & the deceased members of the Dennehy family, Murphy’s Terrace.

ANNIVERSARIES: Han & Luke O’Keeffe, Tanyard; Nora Dennehy, Church Street; Ann Brolly, Old Coach Drive; Jerome & Imelda Pomeroy, Mountleader; Dick, Nicholas & Mona Pomeroy, Clara; John Carroll, Clara; Lena O’Keeffe, Main Street; John B “Shamrock” Murphy, West End; Timmy Duggan, West End; Noel Hartnett, Clara Road; Mary Casey, Carrigacooleen; John & Denis O’Riordan, Knocknakilla; Helen Moynihan, Lackadota; Con & Bridie O’Riordan, Gortavehy; Timmy & Julia Murphy, Coolikerane; Katty Kiely, Ballydaly; Mary, Maud & Danny O’Regan, Ballydaly; Eugene Sweeney, Cullen; Patie Hickey, Cullen; Thomas Dowling, Millstreet & Killarney; Jane O’Dowling, Cork; Kitty O’Riordan, Kanturk; The deceased members of the Leahy Family, Masseytown; Oona & Pat O’Reilly, Dublin; Con & John O’Sullivan; Jack Gleeson, Cork; Sergio Maracaipe; James O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle; Jerry Dennehy, Bolomore; Julia Sheehan; Jerh Cronin, Curraraigue; Philip & Catherine Murphy, Carrigadrohid; Eugene & Teresa Sweeney, Dublin; Mary O’Shea, Killarney; Jack Hickey, Knocknagullane.

CHRISTMAS MASSES

Christmas Eve – Tuesday 24th: Cullen at 7.00p.m.

       Millstreet at 9.30p.m.

Christmas Day – Wednesday 25th: Millstreet at 8.30a.m.

Ballydaly at 9.30a.m.

Millstreet at 11.30a.m.

All Masses will be offered for People of the Parish

Christmas Carols will be sung before Mass in Millstreet from 8.30p.m. on 24th

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

Mass on Monday (23rd) for Martin Lawlor, Millstreet & Manchester at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (27th) for Lena & Johnny O’Keeffe, Main Street at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 22nd December 2024”

Millstreet Community Council Expresses Sincere Thanks to Noel Buckley

Having so magnificently fulfilled the role of Chairman of Millstreet Community Council for several years in such a wonderfully dedicated manner and is now retiring from this very important role, the present members of MCC organised a splendid Retirement Party in Noel Buckley’s honour at The Bush Bar, West End, Millstreet on Tuesday, 10th Dec. 2024 during which Áine Collins Cassidy expressed uplifting words of great appreciation recalling Noel’s phenomenal contribution to MCC over many years and over many significant events in Millstreet.  Áine and also Margaret Bourke made a special presentation to Noel who, in turn, indicated what an honour it had been to have been asked to take on such a role and wished the present MCC every success in the future.   The delicious food so beautifully presented was prepared by Café Aroma, Minor Row, Millstreet by Noreen and her superbly talented Staff.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Community Council Expresses Sincere Thanks to Noel Buckley”

Christmas at Fr. Paddy’s Welcoming Shop

Following decades of selling a wonderful variety of Christmas Items at the very popular West End, Millstreet Shop – Fr. Paddy O’Byrne has decided that this will be the final Christmas of selling such splendid items at Christmas. Everything on view in the above window (except the large Crib figures) is now on sale at one third of the original price. Feel very welcome to visit at times when Fr. Paddy’s Shop is open. We wish Fr. Paddy and all the O’Byrne Family every Blessing and Happiness at Christmas and throughout a very Bright 2025. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “Christmas at Fr. Paddy’s Welcoming Shop”

“Radio Treasures Christmas Show” Tonight Includes Castlemagner Singers

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Christmas Archival Show from the past on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 17th  Dec.  2024…..“Radio Treasures Christmas Show” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 10pm a special Interview with Marie Twomey regarding the recent launch of a truly magnificent CD “How Can I Keep Them Singing?” performed by The Castlemagner Singers.  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.)

Kathleen Moylan of the wonderfully talented Castlemagner Singers.
Marie Twomey (second from left) and members of Millstreet Community Singers.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures Christmas Show” Tonight Includes Castlemagner Singers”

Eily’s Report – 17th December

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

Red sky in the at night is the shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning shepherd’s warning. Well if the sky this Monday morning was anything to go by then we are in for some  mighty bad weather ahead. I got a phone call soon after 8am to see if I was up to see the wonderful sight that was lighting up our skies to the East. My iPhone did little to capture the  splendour before me. Any regrets about bad days/nights to come didn’t enter my head. I just marvelled at the scene above me. All too soon the blood red clouds and skies faded into their usual winter coats, as I got on with the task of dressing myself for the day ahead. The day ahead is different for us all, and I suppose it’s up to each one of us to live it as best we can, depending on our own individual circumstances. Not everybody was born with a silver spoon in their mouth and it is wonderful that we have so many good-living people who do so much to make Christmas/life  better for those who are down in their luck. Our local branch St. V de Paul Society did very well in the annual Church Gate collection again this year ,and we can be happy in the thought that the little we gave will be wisely spent on the cause that we gave for. Others organised food collections and further to that I know that  there are people who  look after the needy in private.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 17th December”

Christmas Carol Service in St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on Monday at 7pm

Scoil Mhuire Boys’ National School, Millstreet

 will host their annual Christmas Carol Service

in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet

on Monday 16th December at 7pm.

  We look forward to seeing you all on the night.

Timmy O’ Connor, Tureendarby, Newmarket

The death has occurred of Timmy O’ Connor, Tureendarby, Newmarket, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Timmy O’Connor, accordion player, Tureendarby, Newmarket, on December 14th, 2024, peacefully at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, surrounded by his family. Timmy is predeceased by his mother Julia, father Tim, brothers Dan and Bill, and sister Joan.

Deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by his sister Sheila (Barry), brother-in-law Jim (Barry), sisters in law Sheila and Barbara, brother in law Porick Foley, nieces, nephews, especially Karen, Julianne and Eleanor, and their husbands; grandnieces, grandephews, relatives, neighbours, wide circle of friends, and his many friends in music.

R.I.P.

Reposing at O’Reilly’s Funeral Home, Newmarket. Rosary on this Sunday evening, 15th December at 8pm. Reposing on Monday from 5.30pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Mary’s Church, Newmarket. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 1.30pm, burial afterwards in Clonfert Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Mass will be streamed in the Newmarket & Taur Parish Facebook Page.

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

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th December 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Advent

15th 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:  John O’Regan, Gortavehy;  Gobnait Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace.

Mass Intentions for THIS 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; Sean & Kathleen O’Riordan, Church Street.

Sunday 15th December:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Jerry O’Leary, Mologhroe; Michael & 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; Denis & the deceased members of the Cashman Family, Tullig.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kit & Ted Radley, Minor Row; Martin Lawlor, Millstreet & Manchester; Denis & Margaret Kelleher, Claraghatlea; Michael O’Riordan, Tullig; Daniel Nicholas O’Connell, Liscahane & Clonbanin; Mary Cotter, Murphy’s Terrace; Pat Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace; John & Mary Ann O’Shea, Ballyvouskil; Mary O’Connor, Cloghoulabeg & Church Street; Con, Hannah & John Buckley, Mushera & Church Street; Ted O’Connor, West End; Daniel O’Connell, West End; Timmy Keane, Coolikerane; John & Catherine Dineen, Mologhroe; Anthony Veart, Ahane; Con, Joan & the deceased members of the Mullane Family, Ardnageeha; William Buckley, Lislehane; Timothy, Mary, Pádraig & Donald Lynch, Lislehane; Jack Murphy, Cahirdowney; Sr. Theresa Halliden, Presentation Convent Cork & Rathcoole. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 21st December:            

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   John, Patrick & Lucy Murphy, Mallow;  Julia Murphy, Gortavehy.

Sunday 22nd December:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Donncha Murphy, Ballydaly;  Eddie Murphy, Ballydaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Tom Barrett, Killowen; Mary & John Thomas Randles, Kilgarvan; Con, Hannah, John & the deceased members of the Dennehy family, Murphy’s Terrace.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday in Millstreet Church 10.30-7.30pm. (This will be the last day before Christmas & we will resume on 21st January, 2025)

Legion of Mary meet every Tuesday night in the Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

(This will be the last meeting before Christmas & we will resume on 21st January, 2025)

Rotas for next weekend 21st & 22nd December
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet 6.15 p.m. Catríona Kelleher  Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin  Group B  
Ballydaly 9.30 a.m. Ann Marie Murphy  Mary Murphy

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

Mass on Monday (16th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (17th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (18th) for Nora Dennehy, Church Street at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (20th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 15th December 2024”

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation This Friday at 8.15pm

Millstreet Gramophone Circle Christmas Presentation by Eithne O’Keeffe, Boherbue

will take place on Friday, 13th December 2024 at 8.15pm in the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre, Clara Road.    Everyone is very welcome. 

Magnificent Christmas Carol Event by Presentation N.S.

The truly magical scene  at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Wednesday, 11th Dec. 2024 when the wonderfully talented Pupils of Presentation N.S. delighted the capacity congregation with a superb selection of Christmas Hymns, Songs and Tunes. Lots more images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Gobnait Twomey (née Mahony) 13 Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Gobnait Twomey (née Mahony)
13 Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Gubby passed away peacefully in her 103rd year, surrounded by her family at her daughter Anne Marie and son-in-law Jerry’s home at Inchileigh, Clara Road, Millstreet.

Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend Jerh, son-in-law Joe and granddaughters Sarah and Eimear.

Loving and much-loved mother of Anne Marie (O’Mahony), Joan (O’Mahony), Mary (Singleton) and Eileen (Hickey). Treasured Nana of Mary, Niamh, Cian, Patrick, Aisling, Sinead and Michelle. Dear great grandmother to Kyle, Saoirse, Iarlaith, Emma, Odhran, Olivia and Ailbhe.

Gubby will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, sons-in-law Jerry, James and Dan, nephews, nieces, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her daughter Anne Marie and son-in-law Jerry’s home at Inchileigh, Clara Road P51T266 on Thursday, 12thDecember, from 4pm to 8pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Friday 13th December at 12pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Eily’s Report – 10th December

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

Time is flying, with the first ten days of December already gone. Let us not waste our days before the 25th. Or we will end up in a mad rush and spoil the lovely Festive Season for ourselves and those around us . Think about it and if you do you’ll have to agree that getting ready for Christmas could go on for months ahead of the big day. All through the year we come across bargains and offers that would make great Christmas gifts but we tell ourselves that there is plenty of time and other chances will turn up and before we know it we’ve fallen into the same old trap of buying at the last minute. There is a great air of celebration around the place with two weeks more to go. The lovely Christmas Cribs which were made by our gallant Men’s Club have made a great difference this year. The one at the Chapel Gate was blessed by Canon John last week. He invited us all out after the ten o’clock mass one morning and a great crowd assembled.  Likewise he blessed the other one on the grounds of our hospital. Each time he complimented all those who were responsible for these two  new and welcome features in our Christmas scene.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 10th December”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Gerry, André, Pipe Band, MCS

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show from the past on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 10th  Dec.  2024…..“Radio Treasures” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm – a special review of the recent Radio Kerry Podcast relating to the official Launch in Gneeveguilla of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21”.  At 9.45 we listen to Millstreet Pipe Band’s splendid Recital in Church on last Sat. evening during Mass.   At 10pm we chat with Gerry “Boss” Murphy of Churchtown and Dublin.  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.)

Gerry “Boss” Murphy presents his latest publication to Millstreet Museum.

Presentation by John Foley, Manager, Alps Alpine, Millstreet (4th from left) of a splendid 3D Printer to MCS.
Wonderfully talented MCS Students in the world of Athletics with their dedicated Coach.
Official Launch of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21” at Gneeveguilla. From left: Eileen Fleming of Cumann Luachra, Donal Hickey (Editor) and Donal Dineen who performed the official launch.
Traditional Musician Supreme, Bryan O’Leary, was among the large audience at the Launch of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 21”.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Gerry, André, Pipe Band, MCS”

Christmas 2024 Themes in Millstreet

Millstreet Pipe Band presented a truly wonderful Christmas Recital during 6.15pm Mass on Sat. 7th Dec. 2024 in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. The splendid Organist was Siobhán Bourke. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. blessed (in heavy rain!) the magnificent new Crib, fabricated by Millstreet Men’s Shed, at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet on Friday, 6th Dec. 2024.

[read more …] “Christmas 2024 Themes in Millstreet”

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.)

John O’Regan, Ballydaly, Millstreet

The death has occurred of John O’Regan, Ballydaly, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On December 7th 2024, peacefully in Araglen Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his wife Betty, children Rosemary, Donal, Michael and Helen, grandchildren Grace, John and Vivienne, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Sunday 8th from 5:30pm to 7.00pm. Reception to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Monday 9th for Requiem Mass at 11am, 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 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

Blessing of Millstreet’s new magnificent outdoor Crib…..with members of Millstreet Christmas Lights Committee and Millstreet Mens’ Shed with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Christmas at Minor Row.
Brian O’Leary, Artist Supreme, created the Christmas Window feature at Main Street, Millstreet.

A section of the truly superb Mural being prepared by wonderfully dedicated Artists at Cork College of FET in Main Street, Millstreet.
Clara Road at Christmas 2024….Home of Katie and Niall.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update 7th December 2024”

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.)
Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)