A Reminder of Tubrid Holy Well Very Special Event at 8pm

A Reminder of Tubrid Holy Well Very Special Event at 8pm tonight – Culture Night – 20th Sept. 2024 – when the magnificent Votive Wreaths, superbly created yesterday at Millstreet Library by many artistic and enthusiastic people, will be installed between 8pm and 9pm – floating beautifully on the calm water of the Holy Well in this wonderful Haven of Peace and Tranquility.   It promises to be a truly memorable occasion when tributes are paid to the memory of many in such a symbolic manner.  (S.R.)

Peaceful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet – May 2021.

Creating the magnificent Votive Wreaths in Millstreet Library on Thursday afternoon.

Culture Night at Tubrid Holy Well with a Very Special Art Event at 8pm Tonight

We thank Amanda and Marie for the wonderfully impressive Poster. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)  Following two hugely successful Workshops in Millstreet Library we are all set for the magnificent Votives to float at Tubrid Holy Well at 8pm tonight – Friday, 20th Sept. – National Culture Night 2024.

Celebration of Mass at Tubrid Holy Well Tonight at 7.30

Marking his 64th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood, Fr. Paddy O’Byrne will celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well this Wednesday evening, 19th June 2024 at 7.30pm.   Among the concelebrating Priests will be Fr. Billy Radley who, later this week, celebrates a milestone in the Anniversary of his own Ordination to the Priesthood.   We extend sincere congratulations to both Fr. Paddy and Fr. Billy on such truly significant magnificent occasions.  All are very welcome.  (S.R.)

Peaceful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet
Tubrid Holy Well 

Fantastic Turnout for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well last Sunday

Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came along to the Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run last Sunday in Millstreet which was in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well.

95 Cars came along for the Drive and thanks to each and everyone for making the Trip to Millstreet in sometimes very changeable weather conditions,we would like to thank all the People that helped out on Sunday last which helped make the Event a massive success,to all the Marshalls,Bike Marshalls,Registration/Sign On,Route Layout/Arrowing Crew etc many many thanks for all your help,also we wish to thank Millstreet Pipe Band, An Garda Siochana, Humphrey Healy and Caroline of the The Bridge Bar Millstreet for looking after us all so well,to Noel C Duggans for providing a Top Class Car Park Facility, Garveys Super Valu Castleisland for looking after us on our Halfway Pitstop,to our Photographers and Media People for great Promotion,special thanks to Sean Murphy of the Pub Carriganima for the Amplification System, and thanks also Sinead Corkery for your help today and to all our Sponsors for Spot Prizes who were as follows,Colemans Millstreet,Tony O’Brien Master Butchers,The Pub Carriganima,Tim Lucey Car Sales,Dan Barry Crash Repairs,Willie and Ita Fitzgerald, Danny and Sheila Lane,and Bernard and Mary Crowley thanks very much and finally many thanks to the Hickey Family and Ann for there support and for donating the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup to Millstreet Vintage Club and Congratulations to John O’Leary in his Honda Prelude who was the winner of this most beautiful Cup Today,we hope you all Enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you all again very soon.

Photos Courtesy of Danny Lane,Sammy Murphy,Ita Fitzgerald, Blarney Vintage Club and Ray Corkery

 

Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club happening on Sunday March 26th,in Aid of Tubrid Holy Well

The Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club will take place on Sunday March 26th, this year the Event will be in Aid of the Running Costs of Facilities for Tubrid Holy Well in Millstreet which is a very Worthy Cause.

Johnny was a founding Member and former Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a highly Respected Person both in the Club and beyond so its a pleasure for Millstreet Vintage Club to be holding the 5th Annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run, the Event will be based out of the Bridge Bar Millstreet Eircode (P51 H978) with Sign on from 10.30am and Take Off at 12 Noon,and as usual all Vintage/Classic Cars,Bikes,Vehicles are very Welcome to join the Run,Draw for the Johnny Hickey Memorial Trophy and Spot Prizes to be won on the Day.

For more details Call Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406,or Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

 

 

Sheila Fitzgerald’s “Santa Maria” to feature on Sky Channel 181 Tonight

Sheila Fitzgerald’s new single “Santa Maria” which was recently filmed at Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet is to feature on Sky Channel 181 Tonight ….10th Oct. 2022 … (“Hot Country”).   The entire Show transmits from 8 to 9pm.  (S.R.)

Sheila Fitzgerald and Film Crew at Tubrid Holy Well recording a special video for Sheila’s wonderful latest song “Santa Maria – A Prayer to Mary”.

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne Celebrates Mass at Tubrid Monday at 7.30pm

Marking 62 years since Fr. Paddy was ordained all are welcome to Tubrid Holy Well tonight (20th June 2022) when at 7.30pm Fr. Paddy will celebrate Mass this glorious evening in Summer.   Earlier today Fr. Paddy had four special American Visitors from Colon and Wahoo, Nebraska coming to Millstreet for over one hour.   Here we feature images from earlier today.   We thank Breeda O’Leary of West End for sharing the wonderful images recorded at Tubrid, at the Church and at Station Road.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne and Mary Dennehy waiting for the American Visitors at Millstreet Museum this Monday morning.
At Tubrid Holy Well this morning American Visitors from Nebraska with Fr. Paddy.

Visiting St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet – from left: Patricia and Jon Swanson whose marriage ceremony was performed by Fr. Paddy in 1985. Also included is their daughter Samantha who had been baptised by Fr. Paddy. A neighbour with Olympic connections is also included.
A visit to Fr. Paddy’s Shop.
The Group meets with Hannelie O’Connor at Station Road.

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Millstreet Community Singers at Tubrid Holy Well

To celebrate the recent Culture Night 2020 – the very talented Millstreet Community Singers presented a superb performance of “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” in the exquisite setting of Tubrid Holy Well.   Special thanks to Coordinator Marie Twomey, James O’Sullivan whose very kind assistance providing power at Tubrid was greatly appreciated and I was privileged to record the wonderful occasion on a recent day blessed with glorious weather.  Enjoy the brief recording which was marvellously edited by the CETB Team.  We shall be referring to this and the overall Culture Night on “Radio Treasures” tonight (22nd Sept. 2020) on Cork Music Station. (S.R.)

Tubrid Holy Well Feature on “Irish Catholic” This Week

Photographer supreme, Valerie O’Sullivan recently visited Tubrid Holy Well where she captured a wonderful selection of images one of which features on the front page of this week’s “Irish Catholic” national newspaper (20th Aug. 2020).  Also included is a photographic feature within the popular weekly newspaper.   Valerie’s images oftentimes appear on booklets, calendars etc. within the Diocese of Kerry and far beyond….as well as on national and international newspapers.   It was Valerie who took the world famous picture of the laughing Queen Elizabeth with Pat O’Connell at Cork’s English Market.   Pat Breen who coordinates the distribution of the Catholic Papers here in Millstreet Parish indicates that extra copies of the “Irish Catholic” will soon be available in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  For just €2.00 we encourage you to obtain your own copy with its local relevance this week.   Many thanks to Fr. Paddy, to Mary and to Pat for alerting us to the special Tubrid feature.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) 

Tubrid Holy Well Postcard produced by Millstreet Museum Society in the past.

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“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Corncrake & Sponsored Programmes Memories on Cork Music Station

An Invitation to tune into our weekly “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station at 9.30 until 11pm this Tuesday (9th June 2020).   Happy Listening!  (S.R.) 

  1.  Music and Songs aplenty including “Ireland in My Dreams”….And the sound of the Corncrake recorded on Tory Island.
  2.  Call outs to our Loyal Listeners worldwide.
  3. Our 10pm Feature takes us back to 1Radio Memories of Sponsored Programmes .  Our 1960s edited recordings are from Millstreet Museum Audio Recordings.  
  4.  Time to smile!
  5.  Time to reflect – Wise Quotes.
  6.  Remembering our Faithful Departed.
  7. Carriganima Book just published…We share how Irish words are so much part of our English language in this area.
  8. Musings and Chatting about the attached images relating to the many images pictured here. Tap on the pictures to enlarge.
    Visitors to Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet delighted that this Centre of Prayer and Haven of Peace reopened on Sunday, 7th June 2020 with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
    Cork Co. Council Millstreet recently put in place at West End, Millstreet a very impressive Steel Bicycle Stand Feature fabricated by Vanhalen Ltd., Liscreagh, Millstreet.
    Angela Sheehan of Shinnagh, Rathmore is a loyal regular visitor to Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet pictured (7th June 2020) on the evening of the reopening of this Centre of Prayer and Haven of Peace with COVID-19 safety measures in operation.
    Patrick W. O’Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA kindly posted these two wonderful Kentucky St. Patrick’s Day Tee-shirts to Millstreet – which arrived this morning.
    During my Clara Road walk on Sunday, 7th June 2020 I got to meet Evelyn and John Moylan with Georgie the dog and Polo the Pony. June Moylan kindly shared four superb images of Evelyn and John’s recent trip to the summit of Clara Mountain – totally charming and courageous. Many thanks for sharing such photographic gems, June.

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Tubrid Holy Well to Reopen from 6pm This Sunday

To the great joy of so many Tubrid Holy WellCentre of Prayer and Haven of Peace – will reopen to the public from 6pm this Sunday, 7th June 2020.  We thank James O’Sullivan on whose land Tubrid is located for this uplifting update.   James emphasises that the usual COVID-19 safety measures are expected to be observed by Visitors to the Holy Well.  (S.R.)

Tubrid on an early morning in July 2009 (photo: Clement Carroll)

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Millstreet Pictorial Updates – Monday, 23rd March 2020

Topics shared in our latest Millstreet Pictorial Updates include a view of the various ways by which Coronavirus COVID-19 is being dealt with in our area.   We note how Tubrid Holy Well has even more than usual candles lighting in the times we are experiencing.  Millstreet marks the centenary of the death of Cork’s Lord Mayor, Tomás Mac Curtain. Tap on the 14 images below to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Updates – Monday, 23rd March 2020”

Tubrid Mass To Be Broadcast on Cork Music Station on Tuesday at 8pm

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne presents a Millstreet Calendar to Fr. Kevin Mulcahy (on right) following the annual celebration of Mass at Tubrid Holy Well for Examination Students whose exams begin on Wednesday. Held on Tuesday, 7th June 2016 in the exquisite setting the occasion was blessed with beautiful weather. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

On this Tuesday evening for the very first time we shall be transmitting live on Cork Music Station the annual Examinations Mass being concelebrated at Tubrid Holy Well by Fr. Kevin Mulcahy and Fr. Paddy O’Byrne.   The Broadcast begins at 7:50pm with Mass at 8:00pm.   To tune in anywhere in the world just click Here

Cork Music Station will be broadcasting live from Tubrid Holy Well on Tuesday, 4th June 2019 from 7:50pm.  Sincere thanks to Denis Lane for public address system and to William & Ita Fitzgerald for broadcast coordination.  To James O’Sullivan we extend grateful thanks for much appreciated support in this project.  “Radio Treasures” will be broadcast at 10pm on Tuesday night also.  (S.R.)

Recitation of the Rosary Nightly at 7 in Tubrid

The recitation of the Rosary takes place at Tubrid Holy Well at 7pm every evening throughout May 2019.  Please note the time.    Meanwhile on this coming Bank Holiday Monday Millstreet Active Retired Association will hold its annual Rosary and Hymns at Tubrid at 11:00 a.m..  (S.R.)

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne’s Annual Mass in Tubrid Plus Picnic This Year

On Tuesday, 19th June 2018 Fr. Paddy O’Byrne celebrated his annual Mass at Tubrid marking the anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood in 1960.  People travelled from afar for this special Mass such as Fr. Paddy’s brother Kevin from Skibbereen, his brother Billy from Co. Wicklow and his sister Marie from Kanturk as well as many others such as the son of James O’Sullivan – Matthew who had just arrived back from Thailand.  Patricia Guerin, Breda Fitzgerald and James O’Sullivan added a new dimension this year – a picnic after the Mass creating such an uplifting atmosphere.  Fr. Paddy in his superb homily recalled many wonderful memories and hoped that Our Lady would bring everyone back again for the 2019 occasion in Tubrid.  Here we share a selection of images (11) from the splendid evening.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Fr. Paddy O’Byrne’s Annual Mass in Tubrid Plus Picnic This Year”

Millstreet Active Retirement Association at Tubrid on Monday Morning

Blessed with splendid summery weather Millstreet Active Retirement Association attended its annual May Rosary Event at Tubrid Holy Well on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (7th May 2018).   Some of the beautiful hymns sung will feature on tonight’s “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com (at 10:00 p.m.) … And also included in tonight’s programme – a feature on Sunday’s Mass at The City near Shrone.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) 

Tubrid Holy Well in the 1950s

Patrick W. O’Leary of Louisville, USA had in August (as well as others) suggested that an opportunity should be given to people nationally and internationally who may at any time wish to contribute towards the upkeep of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Website …. and to this effect we have arranged to set up an electronic system with the Bank of Ireland here in Millstreet (where our Museum/Website account exists) whereby anyone can transfer a desired donation to the account by just quoting at one’s own Bank our relevant numbers which are:   IBAN No.: IE22 BOFI 9058 0334 0531 43 and the BIC No.: BOFIIE2D.  This was mentioned in August and recently a most kind lady with Millstreet connections and who resides in USA contributed a very generous €100.00 through the above Bank Account.   Sincere thanks to this much appreciated Donor who is our first person to contribute through this newly introduced Bank system for our Museum and Website. Please note also in a recent Tweet that our Liscahane Ogham Stone at the Museum is now available to view in amazing 3D following a visit by two superb Experts from Dublin and Cork Universities to the Museum over the Summer. (S.R.)

From the Hickey Family Archive (West End) recently presented to Millstreet Museum a photograph of Tubrid Holy Well in the 1950s showing (from left) the late Garret Hickey and Garda Edmond Coffey praying at the newly built Grotto. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Traffic Arrangements for This Evening’s Annual Tubrid Mass 2017

In the interest of health and safety a maximum of 44 cars will be permitted to park within the Tubrid environs for the annual Tubrid Mass which takes place at 7:30pm on Friday, 26th May 2017.  This traffic arrangement will allow important access should any emergency vehicle be called upon.   We thank James for alerting us to this new parking plan for the annual Mass.  (S.R.)

New UV Disinfection System currently being installed

An Ultra-Violet  (UV) disinfection system

Last November the local papers reported that small levels of cryptosporidium had been found in the Millstreet water supply, despite the fact that an assessment in 2015 rated the risk of cryptosporidium as “very high”. The EPA recommended that even though there was no immediate health risk, Irish Water should install an adequate barrier against the parasite to ensure the town’s water supply is adequately disinfected at all times.

Thankfully Irish Water are reporting today that “Upgrade works are underway in Millstreet in North Cork to provide a new UV disinfection system at the treatment plant.” [theCork.ie]

Now, since UV disinfection replaces chlorine disinfection in other locations, wouldn’t it be great if this meant that our water will taste better when the install in completed 🙂 (Our water is disinfected by chlorination and fluoridation) [read more …] “New UV Disinfection System currently being installed”

“Horizons” Radio Kerry Show from Millstreet

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Sincere thanks to Michael Cashman for arranging the technical coordination of the following feature (S.R.)

Mary Fagan of the “Horizons” Radio Programme on Radio Kerry visited Millstreet on June 9th last and was given a short tour of Millstreet by Seán Radley, which included the Carnegie Hall, the Millstreet Museum, and St.Patrick’s Church. She also interviewed Fr. Paddy Byrne (pictured right), and James O’Sullivan (on Tubrid). The programme also featured music by Donal Linehan, and a song from Annmarie O’Riordan. It was broadcast on Radio Kerry, Sunday morning July 31st, but the podcast only appeared today. You can listen to it below:


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Fr. Paddy O’Byrne Celebrates Mass at Tubrid on Saturday at 10.00 a.m.

Fr. Paddy O’Byrne will celebrate Mass at Tubrid Holy Well on this Saturday, 18th June 2016 at 10.00 a.m. marking his 56th Anniversary to the Priesthood.   Everyone is very welcome.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)4LTV2 Millstreet Collection 2016 -600 10Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -600 9Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -600

Annual Mass for Examination Students at Magnificent Tubrid Holy Well

Fr. Paddy O'Byrne presents a Millstreet Calendar to Fr. Kevin Mulcahy (on right) following the annual celebration of Mass at Tubrid Holy Well for Examination Students whose exams begin on Wednesday.  Held on Tuesday, 7th June in the exquisite setting the occasion was blessed with beautiful weather.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Fr. Paddy O’Byrne presents a Millstreet Calendar to Fr. Kevin Mulcahy (on right) following the annual celebration of Mass at Tubrid Holy Well for Examination Students whose exams begin on Wednesday. Held on Tuesday, 7th June in the exquisite setting the occasion was blessed with beautiful weather. This has been the 30th year of this special Mass by Fr. Kevin and Fr. Paddy has been visiting the Holy Well for an amazing 75 years!  We wish the many Students every success.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

1Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -6005Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -6004Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -6009Tubrid Exam Mass 2016 -600James O’Sullivan had superbly prepared the altar and overall setting while Denis Lane kindly provided the excellent public address system.   The Choir from the general Sliabh Luachra setting provided the very suitable musical background…and the many birds from trees on high chimed in harmony!  Let’s observe some more images. [read more …] “Annual Mass for Examination Students at Magnificent Tubrid Holy Well”