Inspiring Private Keenan Barrett in Lebanon on RTÉ News

Grandson of Gwen and John Barrett, Aubane, Millstreet – inspiring and courageous Private Keenan Barrett of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal and whose Dad, Eugene hails from Aubane and whose Mum is Kelly Barrett – appeared this Wednesday (26th March 2025) on Paul Cunningham’s RTÉ report from Lebanon.   Sincere congratulations to Keenan on his truly superb contribution during the very interesting feature.   See also our report before Keenan left for Lebanon in 2024.   Here we share a selection of images from the RTÉ transmission.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Inspiring Private Keenan Barrett in Lebanon on RTÉ News”

Sheila Twohig, Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Sheila Twohig, Murphy’s Tce, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Sheila Twohig passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. Sheila beloved wife of Con, a loving mother of Antoinette (O’ Sullivan), Martina, Fanahan and the late Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving family, son in law, daughter in law, and partners, her grandchildren, great grandchild, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces and all her relatives, friends, neighbours and her long time friend Nora.

Reposing at St. Patrick’s Church,  Millstreet on Wednesday evening (26th March) from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday (27th March) at 12noon, Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Family Flowers only please.  Donations if desired to Marymount Hospice, Cork.

If you wish to send a message of sympathy to Sheila’s family, you may do so by clicking Condolence here.

May She Rest In Peace

“Radio Treasures” Features Interview with Michael & Tim

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Midleton….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 25th March 2025.  Our many usual features plus at 9.30pm an Interview wish Michael O’Sullivan from Ohio, USA and Tim Dennehy from Australia.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

From left Michael O’Sullivan from Ohio and Tim Dennehy from Australia – a chance meeting in Millstreet as both trace roots.
Friday is Annual Daffodil Day.
Millstreet’s Lenten Garden at St. Patrick’s Church.
Millstreet’s new Bus Shelter at The Square.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Interview with Michael & Tim”

Reminder – GAA Membership Closing Date

A gentle reminder to all supporters of Millstreet GAA that the Membership deadline for members to have a vote, be entered in the draw for All Ireland Tickets & for anyone who wishes to play this year is March 31st 2025. This is for both juvenile & adult teams.
Membership can be done by logging on to Foireann.ie and creating an account for new members or logging into your account for existing members. If you played/joined last year you will have an account. If you can’t access it the club can help.
Parents should note that their children being joined doesn’t give them a vote, they must join themselves in order to have a say in club decisions.
Don’t hesitate to get in contact with any club officer for assistance.
Thank you to every one who has joined the club for 2025 & bought a Rebels’ Bounty Ticket too.
Registrar: Liam Reardan (087) 7747747

Eily’s Report – 25th March

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

Travelled from Cork by bus at the weekend and it was a joy to view the countryside in brilliant sunshine. The fields looking lush and green others ploughed up and ready for the planting season. Cattle grazing but I have yet to see baby lambs. I’d say I’ll have to take a different route to find them and I will,  le cúnamh Dé.

I’m all a thither and I suppose  my mental storage is not what it used to be and when I get a blast from the past everything else has to take a back seat and what’s the cause for this eruption in me.  Well it all stems from the fact that I came across some copies of Clara News during the week and reading it over filled me with wonder and awe. I’m sure  that some of my readers are asking ‘what’s Clara News’. I can  not recall when it came to an end but the copies that I found were in March 6th 1994 and April 1st, 2001. Clara News grew from humble beginnings, one page to be precise to a twenty pages publication which covered everything that went on in the parish for many years.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 25th March”

Millstreet Pictorial Updates 25th March 2025

Sincere congratulations to Millstreet’s West End Café on being nominated in the “Best Restaurant” category of this evening’s Awards Event in Cork. Every success.

Some of the many people who attended Con Kelleher’s magnificent Friday presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle. Con is pictured sixth from left.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Lenten Prayer Around the Cross at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Monday nights at 8pm during Lent – also broadcast live online.
Safe landing at Millstreet Town Park!!
Splendid new footpaths being put in place this week at Minor Row, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Updates 25th March 2025”

Camogie season is about to start!

*Camogie season is about to start!*
Its 1 week to the 31/03/2025 which is the last day before there is a delay in registration processing for this year’s camogie season.
We take new members all year round as long as girls have reached their 6th birthday 😊however after the 31st it takes 48hrs for your registration to be processed, just keep this in mind for training and matches as you cannot play/train until registration is processed. Bring on another great season of camogie 💪
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Registration is through the below link. Please select appropriate option for your child’s age. If you already have a foireann account through previous GAA registration simply use this and add Millstreet camogie club. If you are new to foireann just follow the steps to make a new account.

Millstreet Recycling Centre Closed today Monday March 24th

Following Notice listed below is taken from the Cork County Council Facebook Page.

Please be advised that due to operational reasons Millstreet Civic Amenity Site will be closed on Monday 24th March.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Navigating Perimenopause

I’m very excited to announce that Noami and I are teaming up as ‘Womankind Wellbeing’ to put on a 4 week in-person perimenopause course. 🎉 The course will take place over 4 Wednesday evenings and will provide a safe and welcoming space for ladies to explore perimenopause together. 💗

Noami will be focusing each week on a different area of the perimenopause journey and offering nutritional, herbal and lifestyle techniques to aid a smooth transition. She will be answering questions and providing menus and factsheets to take away.

I will take you through specially designed yoga classes each week, focusing on the body systems that can support perimenopause and beyond. I will work to each individual skill level and provide a handout after each session so you can practice poses at home.

Plus there will be a women’s circle where ladies can share their stories and build relationships with tea and healthy nibbles. ☕

We’ve limited places available so please make sure to book early to secure your place.

Email 📧 yogalecheile @outlook.com
Contact Denise on 086 890 1234 to secure your place.

Vintage Tractor Run happening next Sunday March 30th to kick off Blackwater Valley Vintage Group 2025 Campaign of Vintage Events

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group will kick off there 2025 Campaign of Vintage Events starting out with a Vintage Tractor Run on next Sunday March 30th,the group which was formed in July of 2024 plan on holding five events for the coming year and the Group are looking forward to meeting you in the year ahead. 

The Vintage Tractor Run happening next Sunday is for PRE 1995 Models with Sign On at Aubane Community Centre Eircode (P51 EP49) where Refreshments will be available from 10.30am with Take Off at 12.30pm,a nice Scenic 18 Km Route is promised with the event finishing at Healys Bar Kilcorney for Food and Refreshments with Music and Song by Peter Lane.

Registration is by Donation.
Everybody very Welcome.
For More Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.
Please check out our Facebook and Instagram Feeds for details of our Event Schedule for 2025 or call 087 7924406 for further information.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 23rd March 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Third Sunday of Lent

23rd March 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

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 22nd March, 2025:    

Millstreet   6.15p.m. Jerry O’Leary, Knockcahill;  Cáit & Diarmuid Cronin, Kilmeedy;   Kitty O’Sullivan, Rathduane;   Jerome, Gertie & Jer Kelleher, Mallow & Cork.

Sunday 23rd March, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Nora & Pat Joe Fleming, Meenaglerohane, their son Eddie & grandson Pat Joe Jnr and the deceased members of the Fleming family;  Mary Hickey, Carrigaline;  The deceased members of the Forde Family, Lislehane & Mologhroe;  John & Angela Ring, Eagloune & the deceased members of the Ring & Thornton families.

Millstreet 11.30a.m.  John & Mary Ellen Radley, The Square;   The deceased members of the Lane Family,  Kilcorney.

ANNIVERSARIES:  John Joe Tangney, Main Street; Andrew Smyth, Murphy’s Terrace; Molly Healy, Church Street; Nora Creedon, West End; James Twohig, Aunagloor; Dan Lyons, Dooneen; Brendan Cronin, Dooneen; John & Catherine O’Donoghue, Aubane; Kathleen Forde, Lislehane; Jerry Dennehy, Laught; Matt Twomey, Brookpark; Leah Long, Ballingeary; J.J. O’Mahony, Clonakilty; Eileen & Ted McSweeney, Carrig na bhFear; Eileen McCarthy, Minor Row & Cork.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 29th March, 2025:   

Millstreet   6.15p.m.  Denis & the deceased members of the O’Regan, Crowley, Fitzgerald & Twomey Families.

Sunday 30th March, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Private Intention

Millstreet 11.30a.m.James & Nora O’Sullivan, Dooradoyle & the deceased members of the Kirby Family; Netta Dennehy, Cloghoula.

 PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS: Monday night (24th) at 8.00p.m.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY meets every Tuesday in the Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

Rotas for 29th & 30th March, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Tim Linehan Group D
  11.30 a.m. Pat Breen Group E
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Ronnie Lyons Mary Guerin-O’Leary

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

Mass on Monday (24th) for Dan Breen at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (25th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (26th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Friday 28th March:  Stations of the Cross at 9.30a.m. followed by Mass for Conor Buckley, Meenskehy at 10.00a.m.   [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 23rd March 2025”

Mary Sugrue (née O’Sullivan), Gurrane, Banteer

The death has occurred of Mary Sugrue (née O’Sullivan), Gurrane, Banteer, Co. Cork.

Sugrue (Banteer); On March 21st 2025, peacefully at home in Gurrane, Mary (née O’Sullivan) (Mary Paul), beloved wife of John, mother of Niall, Eoin, Cathal, Tomás and Mary Frances. Daughter of the late Eugene and Lizzie O’Sullivan, sister to Ned and the late Gene, Tom and Margaret, sister-in-law to Charles, Helen, Tom and the late Ted.

Mary will be missed and fondly remembered by her daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, grandniece, cousins, friends and relatives.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

Reposing in McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on Sunday (March 23rd) from 5pm followed by prayers at 7pm. Reception into St. Fursey’s Church, Banteer on Monday (March 24th) for Requiem Mass at 11.30am which can be viewed live at http://www.churchservices.tv/banteer. Private cremation at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. Messages of sympathy may be left via the link here.

MCS Promoting World Water Day…Today’s Event Postponed Due to Weather

On Friday, 21st March 2025 (from 2pm approximately)– in advance of World Water Day – Millstreet Community School Students & Staff Members will be walking through Drishane Estate to promote Water as a Resource, as part of the School’s Green Flag Programme.   Please show them your support along the way.

Please Note:  Due to the possibility of rain from 2pm today the Walk is now Postponed.

Rebels’ Bounty Deadline

We are on the 7-day countdown to the closing date of Rebel’s Bounty 2025!
Thank you to all the members who have joined up for 2025 – Our club is doing well so far and has surpassed our minimum quota as set out by the county board & we are only 10 tickets away from our goal.
We would ask all supporters to consider joining the Rebel’s Bounty Draw this year.
-> €100 ticket for 12 months of draws. 360 chances to win.
-> The draws for Jan, Feb & March take place March 31st so no draws have been missed.
-> Over €500,000 to be won throughout the year.
-> Additional Draw at Christmas time for Cash Prizes for Millstreet members only
-> All money from tickets bought stay with our club and will support the running of the club for the year.
-> Get club membership for €20 for non-players or €30 for adult players when Rebel’s Bounty Ticket is Purchased.
How to purchase:
Online by searching rebels bounty join the draw on Google etc. Contact the club to have a link sent to you if in any difficulty.
Club Contact: Emma Hickey 0868107460 or any club officer.
Thank you sincerely to all who have taken part so far and those who purchase a ticket before the closing date of March 28th. (First draw March 31st)

Easter Egg Hunt in Aubane on Easter Saturday April 19th

Aubane Social Club Easter Egg Hunt

Location: Aubane Community Centre  Eircode (P51 EP49)

€5 per child

There will be a Raffle on the day,Bouncing Castle

Saturday April 19th from 10 am to 1:30pm.

All Welcome!