Day: July 20, 2017

“In The Light of Other Days” by Margaret O’Donoghue Sullivan – Splendid Autobiography

“In The Light of Other Days” by Margaret O’Donoghue Sullivan 

“In the Light of Other Days” is an autobiography from Margaret O’Donoghue Sullivan and documents her childhood growing up in rural Ireland.

Margaret lived on a farm with her parents and siblings and the love and importance of family was at the heart of this. The book contains fondly recalled events and stories during the author’s childhood as well as detailing the changing face of farming during the industrialisation of Ireland and of Ireland’s rich history, infused with evocative poetry.

The book is available in Wordsworth Millstreet, Easons bookshop Killarney, Eagers bookshop Killarney, Amazon. It’s a great read for adults and also for children.

We thank Margaret of Rathduane for presenting a copy of her splendid recently published book to Millstreet Museum.  It was the very well known Tom McSweeney who recently launched the Book in Killarney.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Kate Mary & Grandson Podge Collins Feature on Prestigious Match Programme 2017

We thank Marie Casey, Cloghoula for very kindly sending us this superb image which recently appeared in the official Match Programme in Thurles at the recent Cork v. Clare Match. Podge Collins is of course the truly superb G.A.A. Sportsman from Co. Clare and Kate Mary Cremin of Cullen is his Grandmother. Sincere congratulations to both on such highly prestigious national coverage. Kate Mary indicated to me that she had to be in Smithfield Square, Dublin not long after 7am for the photo shoot with her Grandson! Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Home struck by lightening on Tuesday night

Radio Kerry had an interview this morning with Jayne Thomas from Millstreet who was woken by a huge bang of thunder at 2:20am on Wednesday morning.

She was soon to find out the damage done to her home and other neighbours by the lightening – blown out phone sockets.

Listen to the interview with Jayne below, or in this Radio Kerry article: Lightning Damage to my Home

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Death Notice: Nell Barry (née Heaphy), Dromagh

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the loving and tender care of the staff of Mallow General Hospital on Tuesday 18th July 2017, Ellen (Nell), formerly of Anablaha, Killarney, wife of the late Peter and beloved mother of Kathleen, Eileen and Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
Reposing in Grace’s Funeral Home, Kanturk. Rosary on Wednesday at 5:30pm, followed by removal at 8pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kanturk. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.