Eily’s Report – 25th June

Dia is Mhuire dióbh go léir a cairde and welcome to my Report.

The wheel of Millstreet rolls on and work on preparing the old cinema at the West End has started in earnest. Even this fine structure needs a lot of work to bring it up to today’s standards for a modern day Gym and leisure complex. Already work has started on the sound-proofing, and the fireproofing. There is a fine residential section to the front which will be upgraded to meet the requirements of any family home of today. Great plans indeed, needless to say funding will be a major factor and the Community Council is hoping for good support in their efforts to provide a first class amenity for our town, which will see them far into the future.

Please keep up the good work in support of our Tidy Towns. The weather is rather dry and plants are in need of constant watering and attention. Come out on Tuesday evening at 7 for the weekly Clean Up and we ask all road users to refrain from littering our roads. The countryside is aglow with flowering shrubs and trees. The white Elder tree is weighted down with blossoms and many people like to harvest some at this time of year to make their own lovely elderflower cordial.

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Joan O’Donoghue (née Hegarty),The Cordolines, Mallow & Ballymakeera

The death has occurred of Joan O’Donoghue (née Hegarty),The Cordolines, Mallow, Co. Cork / Ballymakeera, Co.Cork.

The death has taken place of Joan O’Donoghue (née Hegarty), The Cordolines, Mallow and formerly of Ballymakeera, Co. Cork, (retired Principal of Scoil Ghobnatan N.S. Mallow) who passed away peacefully on June 24th 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Finian, dear mother of Máire, Siobhán, Fionán, Stiana and Seán and sister of the late Seán.

Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Liam, sister Gobnait (Cotter), son-in-law Niall, daughters-in-law Steph, Audrey and Bronwyn, Máire’s partner Donal, her adored 13 grandchildren Cilian, Shane, Siún, Danny, Fionán, Méabh, Alex, Muireann, Jane, Lucy, Sheila, Senan and Sadhbh, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and good friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Lying in repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, St. James’ Avenue, Mallow (P51 HH61) on Tuesday (June 25th) from 5.30pm with Prayers at 7.30pm followed by Removal to the Church of the Resurrection, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday (June 26th) at 2pm.

Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.

** Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice, Cork via https://marymount.ie/get-involved/donate/single-donation/ . **

www.oconnellfuneralsmallow.ie

Condolences may be left on the link here.

Wonderful Visit by Sixth Class to Drishane

Sixth Class Teacher, Siobhán O’Leary wishes to express sincere thanks to Thomas Duggan for recently giving access to Sixth Class of Presentation N.S. for a truly wonderful visit to Drishane Tower, Castle and exquisite Grounds.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Aubane Social Club Family Fun Day happening Today Sunday 23rd June

Aubane Social Club Family Fun Day will take place Today from 2-5 pm At Aubane Community Centre.

Always a great Family Day Out

Bouncing Castle, Music and BBQ and lots more.

Admission €5 person and Family €15.00.

All welcome!!

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 23rd June 2024

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time

23rd June 2024

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 5.00pm

Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Mary Byrne (née O’Riordan), Ahane, Cullen – Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

Mary Byrne (née O’Riordan)

Ahane, Cullen, (and late of The Island, Derrinagree)

Died 23rd June 2023

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

On the occasion of Mary’s first anniversary, her husband Connie, daughters Maeve and Emma, Mother Josie, sister Anne and the extended family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during her illness, funeral and throughout the year following our sad loss.

A special thanks to all who cared for Mary with such kindness and compassion; her GP Dr Michael Casey, the Doctors and staff at Cork University Hospital, the Homecare Team of Marymount University Hospital, the Public Health Nursing team, all at Reen’s Pharmacy and her friends and neighbours.

We thank most sincerely all who sent Mass cards, offered sympathy, provided food, who posted on RIP.ie, sent flowers, attended her removal and funeral.  For the beautiful and thoughtful ceremony our sincere thanks to Fr John Fitzgerald and Fr Teddy Linehan for officiating at the funeral Mass. Many thanks to Joan O’ Donoghue for organising the Church and all the singers and musicians for their music, singing and choice of hymns.

We would like to thank Davy, Cora & all at Tarrant’s Undertakers for their help and professionalism.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as sincere thanks and appreciation.  Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on this coming Saturday Evening June 22nd

With just a day to go now to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 22nd the Event is once again in Aid of BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,

Since the first Summer Car Run held for Bumbleance back in 2019 a total of €14.203.13 has been collected which is a fantastic amount of money raised especially when you take into consideration that Covid 19 stopped many Events from happening and fundraising for Charitable Organisations was hit hard as a result, so hopefully we can add to this amount of money in Cullen next Saturday Evening where your support will be most welcome for a fantastic cause.

The Bumbleance Service does wonderful work and is a Totally Voluntary Organisation.

Bumbleance ensures that the journey of a sick child is as safe and comfortable as possible,

Bumbleance Trips and Services cover the following

Pre and Post-surgical appointments
Inter hospital transfers
Respite and Hospice Trips
Scheduled Trips
Chemo Cab
Transplants and critical care
Angel Trips

The Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre (Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp and it will take in a Scenic Route with the Run ending up at O’Riadas Bar and Restaurant Ballymacelligott just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music,also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won.

Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service or if you wish you can make a donation on the IDonate link below organised by Cork Music Station.

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/WilliamFitzgerald

For Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

Finbarr Healy, Minor Row, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Finbarr Healy, Minor Row, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

On June 20th 2024, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Millstreet Community Hospital and The Wheelchair Association. Predeceased by his parents Joan and Jack Healy. Sadly missed by his sisters Moira and Margaret, brother-in-law Edward, his good friends Ned, James and especially John P, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Friday 21st June from 5.30pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 22nd at 11am followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on http://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

House strictly private. Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link here.

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

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

Millstreet Library – The little Library Bag Initiative

Cork County Library and Arts Service are delighted to introduce out little Library Bag initiative.  My little library aims to provide a book bag and potential library membership to every 4- and 5- year-old starting school in September 2024 by presenting the child with their My little Library Bag in the library and inviting them to join the library if they are not already a member.

Check out Donnacha who was the first child to receive My Little Library Bag in Millstreet Library this year.

Our goal is to foster a love for books and support early literacy in our community.  We believe that every child should have access to the joy and knowledge that reading brings.

Everybody is welcome in the library.  Membership is Free. 

Donnacha who was the first child to receive My Little Library Bag in Millstreet Library this year

 

Rathcoole Rovers Football Club

Hello, I’m Chris and something to know about me is I’m manager of Rathcoole Rovers Football Club here in Duhallow and we are trying to promote the club in a big way with support from the community we are looking to recruit local lads for the upcoming season also we are interested in starting a ladies team if people are interested so please like and share and let people know and bring success back to the soccer community in the area any more info please pm me we will also be holding some quiz nights local in the localities of Kiskeam, Ballydesmond, Boherbue, Kilcorney and Rathcoole to help fundraise and keep this club who so many in our area played for thanks — in Rathcoole, Cork, Ireland.