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.)
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.
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.
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The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.
A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.
If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie
Count down is on…. the big day is nearly here…. all roads leading to Cullen Community Centre this Friday night 8th November at 8pm Joining the gang are the All Ireland Champions u18 Crossfields Céilí Band and the u15 Crossfields Céilí Band who were 2nd in the All Ireland Final along with a host of other All Ireland champions. See you there! (Patricia Moynihan)
From Kevin McDermott from Co. Wexford we received the following much appreciated message followed by his magnificent Poem dedicated to Noreen: “I wrote this love poem as a memory of a wonderful Millstreet girl Noreen Cronin from Murphy’s Terrace. Noreen was my partner, wife and soul mate for 53 years until she passed away over four years ago. I hope to turn the poem into a song and have already composed the music to fit the words. The attached photo shows Noreen on her wedding day. I’m sure that a few people will remember her . Kind Regards, Kevin McDermott.”
*A Lovely Old Waltz*
Our hearts were young and life was fun
When we met in a bright city street
Her smiling face in that lonely place
Caught my eye and my heart skipped a beat.
I was beguiled by her lovely smile
Alone and far from her home
That Irish colleen who would be my queen
My dearest, my darling Noreen.
An accordion played, to the music we swayed,
Our hearts were at one with the beat
I looked in her eyes they told me no lies,
I loved her, there was no retreat.
She said she loved me, how I hoped it would be
I prayed that her words were not false
In London town true love we found
As we danced to a lovely old waltz.
Those days are long gone but the memories live on
Of a life that was loving and blessed
Our love it stayed strong as the years moved along
For our children we both did our best.
But the good Lord He came and He called her by name
We thank Kevin O’Byrne of Skibbereen and formerly of West End, Millstreet for three superb images depicting Millstreet of the 1950s and 1960s. Kevin, who is a renowned Historian, very kindly recently presented these images to Millstreet Museum. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
This truly wonderful image photographed from West End, Millstreet looking up Main Street, as the very impressive An Tóstal parade of 1957 progresses on its way to Millstreet Town Park direction. While we recognise many of the faces especially the Flag Bearers and Millstreet Pipe Band there are many others who are not so recognisable. Feel very welcome to indicate the names of people whom you recognise and we shall be delighted to share. Just email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com .West End, Millstreet in the 1950s possibly as one observes a car outside the Convent Gate and the wall at the entrance to Clara Road and which is now the location of Centra Supermarket. Pat O’Sullivan of Carrignavar believes that judging by the make of the car – our photo is more likely to date from the early 1960s. And Ted Neville suggests that it could well be the early 1970s!This superb group photo dates from the early 1960s and shows the huge attendance of men attending the annual weekend Redemptorist Retreat in Limerick with participants from Millstreet Parish and beyond.
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All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful .’Twas the good Lord made them all. He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God almighty, who has made all things well.
The sound of the beautiful voices of the children’s singing at Mass on Sunday morning is still ringing in my ears. There is something special about children singing, especially in church. The power of the organ and the tender efforts of children so full of sincerity and meaning are moments to savour. It was a very special occasion with our Bishop Ray Browne the chief celebrant. During the ceremony he welcomed five men who have come forward to serve as lectors and will serve in the churches of the Dioceses from now on. These men have been studying for the past five years in preparation for this big step in our church. It’s a relatively new and welcome development at a time when our priests need all the help that they can get. They will not have the power to celebrate Mass nor hear confessions but other than that they will be able to lighten the load of our already overworked padres. Their Christian names are, Shane, Brian, Chris, Linus and Michael. We must surely thank them for taking this massive step on behalf of us all and we wish the every success and God’s blessing in their new ministry. At the end of Mass His Lordship made his way down through the Church greeting and blessing the people as he went.
Jimmy Reidy’s 100th Music Show is broadcast on Cork Music Station on this Friday, 14th June 2024 at 10pm and repeated on Saturday, 15th June at 1pm. Jimmy’s Archival Shows are transmitted on Cork Music Stationon Tuesdays at 8pm and repeated on Sundays at 10pm. Happy Listening! (S.R.)
A BOSE Speaker went missing in Millstreet Town Park during the Parents Association 5k charity walk event on Sunday, 9th June 2024. If found, please contact 087 2269692.
Гучномовець Bose пропав безвісти в міському парку Міллстріт під час сьогоднішньої благодійної акції Асоціації батьків. При виявленні звертайтесь за номером 0872269692.
Denis O’Mahony will be climbing Ireland’s Highest Mountain – Carrantuohill in Co. Kerry – not just once or twice but three times on tomorrow, Sunday 2nd June 2024 in aid of the highly praiseworthy “Breakthrough Cancer Research”. The link to the wonderfully uplifting fundraising Project (which already has realised in excess of €1,785.00) is as follows: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/DenisOMahony
The death has occurred of Michael J Casey, Curraraigue, Banteer, Co. Cork.
Casey (Banteer). On April 1st 2024, peacefully at Cork University Hospital, Michael J, Curraraigue, beloved husband of the late Roseanne (née Taaffe), dear father of Niall, John, Micheál, Martin, Declan and the late Anne (Casey Joy) and brother of Mary, Joan, Breda, Roger, Denis, Tony and the late Donal, Nora (Nan), Bernadette, Eileen and Con. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughters-in-law Patsy, Neta, Michelle, Bridget and Niall’s partner Hannah, son-in-law Billy, his adored grandchildren, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Wednesday (April 3rd) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh (P51W983) on Thursday (April 4th) for 11:00am Funeral Mass, which can be view live at http://www.mycondolences.ie . Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Messages of sympathy for the family may be left via the link HERE.
The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade is happening on today Saturday March 16th,Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm following the Remembering of Old Friends Tractor Trail,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us for a bit of Fun,
In conjunction with the Tractor Trail there will be a bouncy castle and ice cream van from Mr Cool Events you can test your mini digger driver skills thanks to NK Plant Hire , Lisa Manning will provide kids entertainment on the day, you can guess how many firewood blocks in the back of the jeep from Tim O’ Sullivan Kindling & Firewood to win it.
The Tractor trail will drive through the lovely hills of Carriganima. All Tractors welcome and they will meet in Pub at 1pm and will join the Sta Patricks Day Parade on the conclusion of the Tractor Trail.
for Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640,looking forward to seeing ye all on the Day.
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