Day: February 1, 2014

St. Bridget’s Cross Tradition

Breeda Kelleher of Station Road, Millstreet maintained the wonderful tradition of the St. Bridget's Cross on this Feast of St. Bridget on 1st February 2014. As well as providing a number of miniature crosses distributed at Mass, Breeda made three impressive large crosses for the main altar of the Church, for St. Bridget's Statue within the Church and one also for Millstreet Museum. Many thanks, Breeda for also varnishing the Crosses - thus preserving them for a much longer time. (S.R.)
Breeda Kelleher of Station Road, Millstreet maintained the wonderful tradition of the St. Bridget’s Cross on this Feast of St. Bridget on 1st February 2014. As well as providing a number of miniature Crosses distributed at Mass, Breeda made three impressive large Crosses for the main altar of the Church, for St. Bridget’s Statue within the Church and one also for Millstreet Museum. Many thanks, Breeda for also varnishing the Crosses – thus preserving them for a much longer time.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 2nd February 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

the Presentation of the Lord

2nd February 2014

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.

Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948

Email: millstreet@ dioceseofkerry.ie www.dioceseofkerry.ie

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:

MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: D.B. O’Riordan, Derrinagree; Maureen Murphy, Renasup, Rathmore; Nora Walsh, Dublin & Roscrea. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 2nd February 2014”

Table Quiz Total

Thanks to everyone who supported the table quiz which took place on Friday 31st January in The Wallis Arms.  An incredible total of €1618 was raised to help pay for the six students who are going to Lourdes at Easter with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust.

A lot of people were thanked at the quiz but it is worth mentioning a few again.  Firstly, John Tarrant for providing such a great set of questions – not too difficult, not too easy – and four sets of tie-breakers, all of which were needed!  Secondly, Billy, Nigel and the staff at The Wallis Arms for making us all welcome and for being so accommodating.  Thirdly, all those who sponsored raffle prizes.  A list of all the shops and businesses who did so was read out on the night. Lastly, to everyone who came along to take part or help out.  It was a really great effort!

The Execution of Captain Con Murphy

Con Murphy

Towards the end of 1920 nine members of the Millstreet battalion whose names were on the ‘murder list’ of the Tans, formed a flying squad or small flying column. The late Jeremiah Crowley was in charge of this body of men and under his direction training in military operations was carried out. The squad was reinforced considerably later on, and an effective column of close on forty men was formed. On the night of 3 January 1921, the squad, which then consisted of nine men all told arrived in Rathmore. The late Con Murphy, having arranged billets, went home to his father’s house in Ballydaly – a quarter of a mile from the nearest house where the squad was in billets. At about nine o’clock on the morning of 4 January, the scouts protecting the squad reported the presence of a considerable force of military and Royal Irish Constabulary raiding in Ballydaly. The little squad immediately got into a position of defence. Retreat was out of the question as the only way out was [read more …] “The Execution of Captain Con Murphy”

Changing a Bulb…in Grand Style!

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Martin Leader ("Height for Hire" - 087 678 5158) and Denis Lane did a magnificent job on Friday, 31st Jan. 2014 when they replaced a number of bulbs at Millstreet Town Park - bulbs which provide splendid night lighting throughout the Park allowing flood-lit sport to take place. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Martin Leader (“Height for Hire” – 087 678 5158) and Denis Lane did a magnificent job on Friday, 31st Jan. 2014 when they replaced a number of bulbs at Millstreet Town Park – bulbs which provide splendid night lighting throughout the Park allowing flood-lit sport to take place. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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