from Kerry Peck: “Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Millstreet and all it’s residents for making everyone attending the EJC feel so welcome and for organising the glorious weather 😉 We all had a fabulous time and it was so lovely to meet so many of the local community who were so generous with there support for the event, it certainly felt like we became part of the community for the time we spent in Millstreet. Plus the parade was amazing with so many people lining the streets and we hope you all enjoyed being a part of the juggling community. Special thanks also to Sean for his enthusiasm about the EJC and his great tours of Millstreet. Hope we all get the chance to come back…….” [read more …] “A Thank you to Millstreet”
U21HC: Millstreet v Dromtarriffe
U-21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER FINAL
MILLSTREET v DROMTARIFFE
in DROMTARIFFE
TOMORROW NIGHT TUESDAY 29th of July at 7.45pm
PLEASE SUPPORT
Winners at the Karaoke Idol
Childminder Required
This position has been filled (28th July)
Experienced lady wanted in Millstreet area to care for 1 year old boy from September
References required. Phone or text 086-1691654
JAHC Quarter Final: Millstreet v Banteer
Parish Newsletter – 27th July, 2014
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 27th July, 2014
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> 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: Seamus O’Sullivan, Rathduane; Betty O’Callaghan, Banteer; Nora Twomey, Kilcorney.
Millstreet Summer Festival Kicks Off this Friday
Millstreet Summer Festival kicks off this Friday with Karaoke Idol set to take place in the Wallis Arms. Starting at 8:30pm the night promises to be a fantastic occasion with prizes for the best singer, best entertainer and best look-a-like!
Festival events on Saturady 26th
- EJC2014 Parade at 1:30pm [route]
- Juggling Olympics at 3pm in the Town Park [details]
- GAA Family Fun Evening in the Town Park. U8 football and camogie games, and U10 + U12 hurling/camogie games. BBQ and light entertainment. An enjoyable evening guaranteed!
Festival events on Sunday 27th
- 2-5pm Trike drifting demonstration followed by the Men’s Shed Soap box race on the Clara Road
- Street traditional music
Millstreet Development group would like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors:
Millstreet Motorcycle Training — Eugene O’Leary Engineering — Kelcro Transport — Claragh Furniture — The Loft — Euro styles Hair Salon — Moynihan Rallying — Noel C. Duggan Hardware — The Wallis Arms Hotel — Aishlings — Shoes & Leisure — Reen’s Pharmacy — Áine Collins TD — Mulcahy’s Pharmacy — Tír Na Nóg — Super Valu — Michael O’Sullivan Electrical — Millstreet Nutrition Club — Eamonn McCaul — Munster Fire & Safety — Avonmore Electrical — Brittany Insurance — Christy’s — Niall Murphy Autos — Seanie O’Leary Engineering — Clover Hill — Nibbles — O’Flynn Medical — Angela’s Hair Salon — The Bush Bar — Corkery’s Bar — O’Regan Mills — Uptown Girl — Tarrant’s Bar — Razor Sharp — Claudio’s — O’Leary Butchers — Creative Styles Hair Salon — Coleman’s Centra — Guys and Dolls — Pomeroy’s Clara Inn — Jerry Collins Filling Station — Finger Prints Mill’s Oils — O’Hanlon Tyres (Many more kind Sponsors Listed below): [read more …] “Millstreet Summer Festival Kicks Off this Friday”
Final Town Tour on Friday at 11a.m. Receives a Wonderfully Generous Boost!
Please join us now as we share lots of images from Wednesday and Thursday of our marvellous Juggling Week 2014 in Millstreet.
Above we see Concertino giving an amazing “Laughing Workshop” to some 200 enthusiastic young Jugglers from various parts of the world. We now invite you to enjoy over 120 more images from the past two days of [read more …] “Final Town Tour on Friday at 11a.m. Receives a Wonderfully Generous Boost!”
Route of Saturday’s EJC2014 Parade Which Begins at 1.30pm
Childminder available
Student available for childminding weekends and evening time
Contact – 087 7657211
Missing: Black Grayhound in Ballydaly
Black female greyhound with a red collar is missing in the Ballydaly area
telephone: 087-6939827
(apologies that the incorrect phone # was given first: 086 instead of 087)
This girl was found soon after the notice went up has been found.
Millstreet Library Summer Arts Workshop 2014
EJC2014 Visitors Hugely Impressed by Drishane on Wednesday Tour
Upcoming: Guided Bog Walk
As part of ‘Discover Duhallow: A Day of the Region’ and to celebrate International Bog Day IRD Duhallow are hosting a guided walk through Barna Bog this Sunday (27th of July).
Commencing at 1pm the walk will include discussions about the flora and fauna of this wonderful habitat.
The event will be followed by light refreshments.
To register, contact Kieran @ 029-60633. Click the map below to see how to get there
Death Notice: Nora Twomey, Brookpark
TWOMEY (Brookpark, Kilcorney): On July 21, 2014, peacefully, at her residence, NORA (nee Healy), darling wife of Michael and beloved mother of Tony, Don and Mary and sister of the late Joan Grainger. Dearly loved grandmother of Fergal, Jennifer, Muireann, Michael, Gearóid and Jack and sister of Kathleen O’Riordan, Pat Joe, Denis and Donie. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, son- in-law John Lynch and daughter-in-law Úna O’Mahony, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Reception into St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney on tomorrow, Thursday, for 2pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
EJC2014 Blessed with Great Weather – Tuesday 22nd July
Let us now enjoy some 60 pictures from our visual recordings on [read more …] “EJC2014 Blessed with Great Weather – Tuesday 22nd July”
Jobs: Experienced Childminder Wanted
Looking for an experienced childminder in the Millstreet area to care for a 9 month old baby girl, five days a week from September 2014. Non smoker and references essential.
Please contact 087-6411403
Dromtariffe Parish Hall News (22nd July 2014)
* The people of Dromtariffe were out in force again for the third parish walk on Thursday 10th of July. A large group of over 80 people of all ages turned up on the night. The walk went from the Ball Alley, Lyrevouscane to the Boeing, Dromsicane Castle. The dogs swam in the river and the crowd sang the Bold Thady Quill. Our 4th walk on Thursday 17th it starts from Derrinagree Church Car Park at 7.30p.m. Refreshments will be served after in the hall. We would ask people to please bring water with them.
* A family Funathon will run in Dromtariffe Parish hall on the 17th of August. There will be loads of happening on the day and lots more information in the weeks ahead.
Dromtariffe Parish hall requires coaches and tutor for activates in the hall for September. Please contact <email>
* Some photos below. Lots more information and photos available on all Dromtariffe Parish Hall activates on our facebook page.
Jobs: Part Time Summer Work at MFS
Mass for the late Michael Lehane, Minor Row & Cardiff on Saturday at 11a.m.
The 11.00 a.m. Mass on this Saturday, 26th July 2014 at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet will be offered for the late Michael Lehane, Minor Row, Millstreet and Cardiff. Michael’s funeral took place recently in Cardiff. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
[read more …] “Mass for the late Michael Lehane, Minor Row & Cardiff on Saturday at 11a.m.”
Regional Report 1227.
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1227 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet and balmy Tuesday morning.
Well The Week has finally come.
The week when we welcome back the mighty European Juggling Festival after six years. Last time 30 countries came and this time we have ten more. They are made up of people of both genders, all ages and nationalities and they raise the spirits of our Town with their merry ways and spectacular skills. We meet them in the shops and they whizz along the streets on one wheel bikes, some on stilts. It’s like one big Circus.
Magic of EJC2014 Continues – Monday 21st July
Let us now observe some of the very colourful activities in the next 70 images recorded on [read more …] “Magic of EJC2014 Continues – Monday 21st July”
EJC2014 videos
Below are a number of videos that give a taste of some of the juggling disciplines performed on stage at the EJC2014 over the weekend:
Juggling Three High
[read more …] “EJC2014 videos”
Death Notice: Seamus O’Sullivan, Rathduane
The death has occurred of Seamus O’SULLIVAN, Rathduane, Rathmore, Cork. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 20th July. Reposing at Ballydaly Church on Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. House private please.
Childminder Wanted
Kind, caring person wanted to look after 2 school going children in Millstreet
School runs, experienced and references needed
Please call 087 9495825
Updates on Free EJC2014 Workshops in Millstreet GAA Hall from Today
Free circus workshops are available from the 21st July to the 25th July in Millstreet Community GAA hall, with all ages welcome. These workshops are hosted outside of the festival site and so do not require a festival pass. There are two sessions each day that run for 1.5 hours each.
Toddler Circus: Monday & Tuesday from 10am to 11:30am. Playing games, singing songs, experiencing balance and exploring movement. For ages 6 months to 3 years with an adult
Circus Game Fare: Monday & Tuesday from 11:30am to 1pm. Play circus and clown games based on cooperation, strategy and overall silliness. For ages 10 to 77 years!
Family Circus: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 11:30am. It’s a time and space to get the whole family together involved in play. For ages 6 months to 77 years, with at least one adult
Youth Circus: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30am to 1pm. Walk the tight-wire, Balance plates, Spin diabolo, Learn hulahoop, Tumble and Laugh. For ages 8 to 14 years
Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Maximum 15 people per session so come early. Spaces are allocated on [read more …] “Updates on Free EJC2014 Workshops in Millstreet GAA Hall from Today”
World’s Largest Circus Festival 2014 in Millstreet
Death Notice: Betty O’Callaghan, Shronebaha, Banteer
The death has occurred on Friday 18th July 2014 of Elizabeth (Betty) O’CALLAGHAN, Shronebaha, Banteer. Peacefully at Kanturk Community Hospital. Rosary on Saturday evening at 8pm in O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk. Lying in repose at O’Callaghan’s funeral parlour, Kanturk on Monday from 6pm followed by removal at 8pm to St. Fursey’s church, Banteer. Requeim mass on Tuesday (July 22nd) at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Fursey’s cemetery, Banteer. [read more …] “Death Notice: Betty O’Callaghan, Shronebaha, Banteer”
The Magic of EJC2014 – Sunday 20th July
What superb colour and happiness is so much part of this week-long event in Millstreet. The C2 Security personnel are most helpful as of course are the many utterly dedicated Irish Committee of EJC2014 – We’re especially in contact with Lee, Ultan, Gary, Declan, Catherine and of course Concertino. Let’s now enjoy some further 80 images from [read more …] “The Magic of EJC2014 – Sunday 20th July”
Sincere Welcome to Our Many Wonderful EJC2014 Visitors to Millstreet
Here we focus on the preparations at Green Glens and on the arrival of thousands of enthusiastic participants from so many different countries throughout the world. We share some thirty more pictures of this truly historic and [read more …] “Sincere Welcome to Our Many Wonderful EJC2014 Visitors to Millstreet”