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Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 16th February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

16th February 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: Sr. Juliana (Mary) O’Donoghue, Monaghan & Aubane; Eilish O’Connor, Gurrane.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:                          

Saturday  15th February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dr. Pat Casey, Tullig;  Agnes & Tim Kiely, The Bridge.

Sunday 16th February, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly 

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road;  The deceased members of the Murphy Family, Killarney Road;  Mary & Noel Horgan, Cork;  Michael & James Murphy.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kathleen O’Riordan, Church Street; Bridget Burke, Murphy’s Tce; Jerome O’Riordan, Dromsicane; James O’Byrne, West End; Ann O’Byrne, Blessington; Patrick Dineen, Knopogue; Hannah Mary Dennehy, Coomlogane; John & Kathleen Cashman, Inchileigh; Mary & Neily O’Sullivan, Lyreaune.

 Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 22nd February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Jimmy Murphy, Drishane Road (Month’s Mind);  Abina & Johnny Sheehan, Knockbrack;  Pauline O’Sullivan, Killowen.

Sunday 23rd February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   John Murphy, Lisnaboy;  Frank & deceased members of O’Leary Family, Lissaniska;  Kathleen Moynihan, Ballydaly;  Timmy & Mary Agnes Regan, Nohovaldaly.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Timothy & Nora Kelleher, Lislehane;  Andrew Hickie, his parents John A. & Jenny Hickie, The Square.

Rotas for 22nd & 23rd February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Mary Ita Creedon Group D
  11.30 a.m. Jerry Doody Group D
Cullen 9.30a.m. Noreen Meade Irene Duggan

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

Mass on Monday (17th) for Sr. Florence O’Sullivan  at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (18th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (19th) for Bridget & James Burke, Murphy’s Tce & their daughters Sheila “Judy” Doocey, Noreen Keating &  Breeda Hickey at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (21st) for People of the Parish at 10.00am.

Mass on Saturday (22nd) for Jerry Collins, Liscahane (Month’s Mind) at 10.00am. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 16th February 2025”

Eilish O’Connor (née Curtin), Gurrane, Dromagh / Freemount

The death has occurred of Eilish O’Connor (née Curtin), Gurrane, Dromagh, Co. Cork / Freemount, Co. Cork.

Gurrane, Dromagh, Mallow, Co. Cork and formerly of Freemount, Co. Cork.

On February 13th 2025, Eilish passed away peacefully in the loving care of Kanturk Community Hospital .

Beloved wife of Ted and loving mother of Mary Browne, (Ballincollig), David, Tim and Kay O’Sullivan, (Killavullan).

Sadly missed by her family, son-in-laws Denis and Tim, daughter-in-law Martina and partner Clare, grandchildren Denis, Kevin, Peter, Abbie and late Jack, sister Mary, brothers Dan and Richard, all her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many dear friends.

Predeceased by her brothers Connie, Sonny , Michael and Jim.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, P51 XF86 West End, Millstreet, Co. Cork, on Friday evening 14th February 2025, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Presentation Of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derinagree.

Requiem Mass on Saturday morning 15th February 2025 at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to The Alzheimer’s Association.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Sr. Juliana (Mary) O’Donoghue Ballybay, Monaghan / Millstreet

The death has occurred of Sr Juliana (Mary) O’Donoghue, Ballybay, Monaghan / Millstreet,  Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Sr. Juliana (Mary) O’Donoghue. Tuesday, February 12th 2025. The Sacred Heart Convent, Ballybay and formerly of Aubane, Millstreet, Co. Cork, who worked as a missionary in the diocese of Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa for 30 years. Peacefully in the tender loving care of the nurses and staff of St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

Predeceased by her parents Humphrey and Mary, sister Eily (Twomey) and brother Humphrey.

Sr. Juliana (Mary) deeply regretted and remembered with love by her family, brothers John-Joe and Maurice, sisters in-law Ann and Gertie, nieces, nephews extended family, and her religious community, Daughters Of Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart Convent and her many friends.

“May Sr. Juliana’s (Mary) Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace”

Sr. Juliana (Mary) will repose at the Convent Chapel, Ballybay (A75F243) on Friday afternoon from 3pm until removal at 6:40pm (driving) to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church,  Ballybay for reception prayers at 7pm.

Sr. Juliana’s (Mary) Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Please note at the request of the O’Donoghue family a Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church,  Millstreet, Co. Cork at a later date.

Funeral Mass will be streamed live on;

http://www.churchservices.tv/ballybay

Condolences

Rathmore’s Marian Players Presentations

We thank John Tarrant for sharing three images and captions from the recent Presentations at Rathmore Community Centre at the conclusion of this year’s Pantomime “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Rathmore panto raises €24k for Kerry Parents and Friends  

The Marian Players Panto Group filled the seats of Rathmore Community Centre to generate an impressive  €24,000 sum for the Kerry Parents and Friends Association.  Chairman of the Marian Players Group Val Moynihan commended the terrific spirit of volunteerism that boosted the panto down through the years.  Chairman to the Kerry Friends and Parents Helen Power  commended the Marian Players in the six shows  that helped generate €24,000 funding for the Association.

The occasion remembered the late Michael John Dinneen who passed away last summer, the late Michael John made an enormous contribution not only to the Panto but to numerous Rathmore community organizations in addition to his phenomenal work with the Kerry Parents and Friends.

Former KPFA CEO Tony Darmody presented a framed montage of Michael John’s involvement with the Panto to the Dinneen family.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Features Glen Theatre at 10pm

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to a wonderful Show Coordinated by Jim Lyons on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 11th Feb. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm)…. At 10.00pm we visit Banteer’s Glen Theatre where we share highlights of “Roger’s Final Farewell” and we interview three very interesting people after the performance.   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.)

“Kaci” is delighted to meet one of her nine pups “Pumpkin” as a cheque is presented to Nadine Bohane from Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) – the result of a special fundraising event held at Halloween 2024 in the School.

Today, 11th Feb. 2025, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and of St. Gobnait.

“Roger’s Final Farewell” at the Glen Theatre – The Cast.

Admiring the hair (style) and the hare (brooch) when we met Pat Randles in Minor Row!
Friday, 14th Feb. 2025 is St. Valentine’s Day.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Features Glen Theatre at 10pm”

Eily’s Report – 11th February

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

A lovely Spring day T.G., February 11, the Feast Day of St. Gobnait, the patron saint of bees. Cold perhaps but it’s not stopping the little birds from singing their loudest songs from the highest trees. I think they like it when we come out. They seem to sing all the louder when we do and come out we should when there is no storm and rain. There is still a lot to see even after the ‘big  wind’.  To pick up the things that are lying around in it’s wake, gives us the chance to find the new life that is lurking below. Tender shoots have a strength all of their own and it never fails to amaze me to see how the soft tender beginnings of the daffodils can make their way up through crushed down leaves and last year’s nettles plus a few stones, to arrive strong and green and determined to play their part in the game of life which Mother Nature devises for them year after year, century after century, even if it’s too early for planting yet but it’s nice to be planning that is after we clean up the place after the severe weather. It’s great to see farmers out on the land. Their work is more important than our gardens and we wish them well. There are no sheep in my view and I’m sure baby lambs are arriving around this time.  They give the Spring and head start every year. To see them playing and prancing in the fields would raise anybody’s spirits. The very thought will make me drive out some day to where I can stop and admire and enjoy them.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 11th February”

Bridget DEVANEY (née O’Connor) Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath / Millstreet, Cork

The death has occurred of Bridget DEVANEY (née O’Connor)Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath, A85RY92 / Millstreet, Cork

Formerly of Millstreet, Co. Cork. Suddenly, at home, Bridget, beloved wife of Sean and loving mother of Jacinta, Kieran and Lorraine. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Claire, son-in-law Tony, grandson Kyle, sister Sheila, brothers Dennis, Maurice, John, Connie and Pattie, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

Predeceased by her parents Kitty and Con and sisters Margaret and Mary.

 

 

May She Rest In Peace

 

Reposing at her home on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Kilcloon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9th February 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:  Dennie Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Pat Joe Kelleher, Pound Hill & Mary Cronin, Main Street;  Paddy Murphy, Gurrane;  Nellie White, Tubber;  Johnny & the deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Sunday 9th February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   Jerry O’Donoghue, Cullen & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Doon;  Michael & Joan Herlihy, Knockanes;  Matty O’Leary, Milleens;  Paddy Duggan, Cullen (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road;  Eileen & Con Dineen, Rathduane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Frank Thornton, Drishanebeg; Billy Murphy, Coole;  Pat Hogan, Ballydaly; Pauline Lyons Dooneen; John Mullane, Coolikerane; Maidie O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Matt & Hannah Murphy, Lisnaboy; Mary & Tade Murphy, Knocknagree; Denis O’Connor, Cloghoula & Dublin; Kathleen O’Mahony, Clonakilty. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 15th  February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dr. Pat Casey, Tullig;  Agnes & Tim Kiely, The Bridge.

Sunday 16th  February, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.  Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road;  The deceased members of the Murphy Family, Killarney Road;  Mary & Noel Horgan, Cork;  Michael & James Murphy, Cork.

Rotas for 15th & 16th February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

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

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

Mass on Monday (10th) for Pauline & Dan Lyons, Dooneen at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (12th) for James Maloney, Millstreet & London at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (14th) for James & Julia Cotter, Mill Lane and Patrick & Kitty McCarthy, Donoughmore at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025”

Millstreet Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025

Pictured at the AGM of Millstreet Active Retirement Association held at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre on Wednesday, 5th Feb. 2025. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Not just one Phil but two present at the AGM of MARA – Phil Sheehan and Phil Twomey.
In fact there was another Phil present at the AGM….Phil McCarthy (on left) who was elected Assistant Chairperson of MARA.

Colourful 5th February evening at Millstreet Town Park…with Venus Star clearly visible.
First Daffodil of Spring seen at West End, Millstreet beside the Fountain!

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets American Visitors & Marilyn Horan

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to Farrenree in Cork on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 4th Feb. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features at 9.30pm  a special chat with American Visitors tracing roots.   At 10.00pm we hear a wonderful Interview with Marilyn Horan from New York who has been annually visiting her favourite traditional home in Coolinarne for some three decades .   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.)

Gene from Blarney pictured with Geri and Stephen from USA at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  Listen to their Interview this Tuesday at 9.30pm.
Marilyn Horan from New York pictured at her much admired Coolinarne home in 2024. Listen to her very interesting Interview at 10pm.

The wonderfully talented Cast of “Darby O’Gill and The Little People” Concert recently held at Aubane Community Centre, Millstreet produced by Seán Dineen (pictured first from left).
The Cast of the hugely successful Comedy “Roger’s Final Farewell” at the Glen Theatre pictured on Monday, 3rd Feb. 2025 with Members of the Buckley Family related to the late gifted Writer of the Comedy, Seán Buckley of Ballydesmond.
Current construction of Millstreet’s new Bus Shelter at The Square.
Some of the many people who attended the superb January Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Jim O’Sullivan of Laught (pictured holding the red speaker) at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets American Visitors & Marilyn Horan”

Eily’s Report – 4th February

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

You can’t bate (beat) the Irish. For weeks we’ve been punished and lashed by all kinds of weather, culminating in the worst gales that ever hit the land, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake and people on the point of despair.  Then a little over a week later along comes the Feast Day of St. Brigid and suddenly the mood changes into an extravaganza of celebrations and parades in every corner of the Country. I feel like saying ‘Congratulations Bridget at last you have ‘arrived’. A National Bank Holyday all to yourself.  Never have I seen so much excitement.  It was as though every community, every single person wanted to shake off the shackles of Storm Eowyn  and be part of it all. It was as though we were only too glad to change the subject and face the future with new hope, now that our Mary of the Gaels got her place among the Elite of the Great where we can pay new homage to her and be confident of her help in the future.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 4th February”

Superbly Successful Lourdes Quiz at Corkery’s Bar

With a wonderful €2,066.00 raised for the Lourdes Project it was indeed a tremendously successful Table Quiz …with nineteen Teams participating at the very happy event held on Friday, 31st Jan. 2025 at Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet. A very special thanks is extended by Coordinator supreme, John Magee and his dedicated Helpers to Caroline and Patrick Corkery for so kindly providing the very welcoming venue.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Overall Winners of the Quiz who very kindly donated their prize money to the Lourdes Fund pictured with Evie O’Leary (first from left) and Ally Moynihan both of whom will be travelling to Lourdes as dedicated Helpers at Easter.  MC at the Quiz is Jennifer O’Donoghue of MCS.  Coordinator John Magee is pictured second from left.

Quiz Prizewinners from Millstreet Community School.

 

Members of the O’Leary Family with Lourdes Helper, Evie O’Leary.

[read more …] “Superbly Successful Lourdes Quiz at Corkery’s Bar”

Wonderful Celebration of Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S.

We thank Eileen O’Mahony, Principal, Cullen N.S. for the following report and the superb selection of some fifty and more images recording the recent very successful Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S..  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Eileen shares:  “Happy Grandparents Day! recently celebrated in Cullen NS as part of “Catholic Schools Week 2025: Alive in Christ!”
Pupils delighted their grandparents with an array of hymns, prayers, Bible readings, songs, music, poetry recitation, dance & music.
Grandparents enjoyed a get together afterwards with a feast of home baking & refreshments.
Thank you to one and all for a most successful event!
Happy Grandparents Day everyone!”

[read more …] “Wonderful Celebration of Grandparents’ Day 2025 at Cullen N.S.”

Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh, Cullen

The death has occurred of Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh, Cullen, Co. Cork.

The death has occurred of Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy of Knocknashinngh, Cullen, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Denis (Dennie) Mulcahy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff at the Palliative Care Unit, UHK.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Minnie, his brother Donal and sister in law Nellie, sister Peggy Thornton and his brother in law Frank.

Deeply regretted by his wife Eileen, children Antoinette, Deirdre, Michael and Mark, their partners David, Noreen and Erin, his grandchildren Aisling, Isobel, Abbie, Nathan, Donagh and Penny, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Church of the Nativity, Cullen (P51 EI95) on Sunday the 2nd of February 2025 from 4pm to 6pm.

Reception into the Church of the Nativity Cullen from his residence on Monday 3rd February for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on http://www.mycondolences.ie/

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to the Palliative Care Unit UHK.

House Strictly Private Please.

“May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace”

Condolences

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 2nd February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Presentation of the Lord

4th February 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:  Jerry Collins, Liscahane

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 1st February, 2025 – Feast of St. Brigid:     

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);  Timothy F. Kelleher, Shanakiel (First Annivesary).

ANNIVERSARIES: Morgan & Mai McSweeney, Keale Bridge; Johnny O’Keeffe, Main Street; Eileen Corcoran, West End; Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road; Betsy Murphy, Killarney Road; Daniel McSweeney, Murphy’s Terrace; Mary Corkery, Main Street & Douglas; Fr. Denis Manley, The Square & Hull; Billy O’Hanlon, Rathmore; Nora Creedon, Laught; Nora & Denis O’Sullivan, Inches; Joan O’Regan, Millstreet & Cork. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th  February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Pat Joe Kelleher, Pound Hill &  Mary Cronin, Main Street; Paddy Murphy, Gurrane; Nellie White, Tubber;  Johnny & the deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Sunday 9th  February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   Jerry O’Donoghue, Cullen & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Doon; Michael & Joan Herlihy, Knockanes; Matty O’Leary, Milleens; Paddy Duggan, Cullen (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased); Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road.

Rotas for 8th & 9th February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Eimear Buckley Group B
  11.30 a.m. Eileen O’Sullivan Group B
Cullen 9.30a.m. Gillian McCarthy Derry Morley  

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

Mass on Tuesday (4th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m. Blessing of Throats for the Feast of St. Blaise will take place after Mass.

Mass on Wednesday (5th) for Donal O’Sullivan, Rathmore & Dublin at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (7th) for Private Intention at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 2nd February 2025”

Wonderfully Successful St. Brigid’s Cross Project in Library

A huge thank you to everyone who responded to our call for rushes to make St. Brigid’s Crosses at Millstreet Library.  Special thanks to Margaret, Mary, Catherine & her two sons Daniel and Conor, Liz, and Liam for their contributions.  We had a fantastic morning (Fri. 31st Jan. 2025) where lots of beautiful crosses were made, both for personal use and for the church.  It was wonderful to see the community spirit in full force.  Thanks again to everyone who came along and contributed. Happy St Brigid’s Day.  Tap on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

#CommunitySpirit #StBrigidsCross #Gratitude #MillstreetLibrary #CorkCountyCouncilLibraryAndArtsService #CorkCountyCouncil

 Seeking House/Apartment in Millstreet or Nearby

A family from Ukraine (two women and a teenage boy) are looking for house/apartment in Millstreet or nearby. The child studies at Millstreet Community School. We are a clean and decent family. No animals. We have a car. We will be grateful for any information and consider various offers. 

Contact information: Phone Number and WhatsApp 085 760 8327 

Limited Seats Available for Saturday’s Aubane Show

Friday night’s Show in Aubane (“Darby O’Gill & the Little People”) is now sold out and there are only limited seats available for Saturday, 1st February……If there is enough interest there may be a third night!   (We thank John O’Sullivan for providing this important update.….S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Snow White”

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to a very talented Folk Group on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 28th Jan. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm) features  a special chat about Rathmore’s 2025 Pantomime “Snow White”.   At 9.45pm we hear a repeat of the superb combined sound of Cullen and Kiskeam Bands.   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.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Meets “Snow White””

Eily’s Report – 28th January

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

Well, well, well, well what can we say, how can we talk about the strongest storms that ever hit our country.  No doubt we were well warned, but nothing prepares you for the extreme. You fool yourself along thinking that it can’t be as bad as they’re saying. We’ve been warned in the past and we felt that the warnings were overdone and foolishly told ourselves that it’ll be the same this time, but it wasn’t. Judging by the devastation that was done in other places, we feel that we didn’t fare too badly, really. We had very little disruption in our power supply and we are hearing from people from all parts of the country where they have no hope of it’s return until well into next month. One thing which struck me was a new departure, Electric cars. People were grounded in a way that they’d have a chance to go anywhere. Another first was to see a wind turbine, bent over.  One example the effects of the power cut was of a man who was invited to a birthday party up the country and the first thing he asked for was a shower, lucky for him he had a petrol car. We have yet to hear the many other stories of how the big wind affected others.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 28th January”

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.)