A Thank you to Millstreet

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”

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.

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 27th July, 2014”

Millstreet Summer Festival Kicks Off this Friday

2014-07-25 Karaoke Idol - posterMillstreet 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

2014-07-27 Millstreet Men's Shed Soapbox Race - posterMillstreet 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!

As we view here some of the many wonderful participants at Millstreet Museum who attended our Wednesday Town Tour for EJC2014 - a most generous superb local resident presented me with €100.00 requesting that we treat Friday's Town Tour participants to special refreshments following our two-hour or slightly less tour.  A million thanks to this splendid local person who wishes to remain anonymous.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
As we here view some of the many wonderful participants at Millstreet Museum who attended our Wednesday Town Tour for EJC2014 – a most generous superb local resident today presented me with €100.00 requesting that we treat Friday’s Town Tour participants to special refreshments following our two-hour (or slightly less) tour. A million thanks to this splendid local person who wishes to remain anonymous. And a special thanks also to our two Marys at Millstreet Museum.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Please join us now as we share lots of images from Wednesday and Thursday of our marvellous Juggling Week in Millstreet.

Please join us now as we share lots of images from Wednesday and Thursday of our marvellous Juggling Week 2014 in Millstreet.

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Millstreet Library Summer Arts Workshop 2014

"Birds and Bird Houses" has been this year's theme for the hugely popular Millstreet Library Summer Arts Workshop presented by Artist, Amanda Wright (on left) and coordinated by Librarian, Breda O'Leary.   Here we view the wonderfully talented children with some of their beautiful artistic creations on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
“Birds and Bird Houses” has been this year’s theme for the hugely popular Millstreet Library Summer Arts Workshop presented by Artist, Amanda Wright (on left) and coordinated by Librarian, Breda O’Leary (standing on right). Here we view the wonderfully talented children with some of their beautiful artistic creations on Wednesday, 23rd July 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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EJC2014 Visitors Hugely Impressed by Drishane on Wednesday Tour

Our Wednesday Walking  Tour included a brief visit to the Drishane Estate where superb preparations for the European Pony Championship are taking place.  The wonderfully talented participants on the tour were most impressed.  Lots more images of Wednesday tour to follow shortly.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Our Wednesday Walking Tour included a brief visit to the Drishane Estate where superb preparations for the European Pony Championship are taking place. The wonderfully talented participants on the tour were most impressed. Lots more images of Wednesday’s tour to follow shortly.  It will be later next week when we shall be in a position to share images of the splendid Cross Country Eventing Course at Drishane.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Upcoming: Guided Bog Walk

2014-07-27 International Bog Day at Barna Bog - posterAs 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

2014-07-27 International Bog Day at Barna Bog - map

Death Notice: Nora Twomey, Brookpark

2014-07-24 Nora TwomeyTWOMEY (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

Our Town Tour for EJC2014 visitors brought us to many locations including Pound Hill where Seán O'Leary and Staff are completing the Mill Wheel Jump for the European Pony Championships.  It was wonderfully uplifting to experience the recognition of many who were at EJC2006 in Millstreet.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Our Town Tour for EJC2014 visitors brought us to many locations on Tuesday 22nd July including Pound Hill where Seán O’Leary and Staff are completing the hugely impressive Mill Wheel Jump for the European Pony Championships. At the Irish Night in Green Glens it was wonderfully uplifting to experience the recognition of many who were at EJC2006 in Millstreet.  And RTÉ television was there to record a feature for the News.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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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.

Mass for the late Michael Lehane, Minor Row & Cardiff on Saturday at 11a.m.

2014-07 Michael LehaneThe 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.

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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.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1227.”

Magic of EJC2014 Continues – Monday 21st July

With some fifty people participating in our first Town Tour for our EJC2014 Visitors the magic of this wonderful event continued on Monday 2st July.   The young people of Millstreet took part in workshops at the GAA Community Hall while the fire juggling was most impressive at nightfall.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
With some fifty people participating in our first Town Tour for our EJC2014 Visitors the magic of this wonderful event continued on Monday 21st July.  When we reached the “Eurovision Wall” in Minor Row we were so fortunate to meet with Matthew Murphy who brought the famous wall to reality in 1993.   Matt received a tremendous applause from the many visitors on our Town Tour and many took photographs of Matt and the Eurovision Wall.  The young people of Millstreet took part in workshops at the GAA Community Hall while the fire juggling was most impressive at nightfall.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Updates on Free EJC2014 Workshops in Millstreet GAA Hall from Today

We thank Ultan for this very creative Poster - the first of many alerts to the upcomin EJC 2014 in Millstreet.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
We thank Ultan for this very creative Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

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

Ultan provides us with this superb and wonderfully informative Poster.  EJC2014 Organisers are very much encouraging local people and visitors to really play an active role in the Grand Parade on Sat. 26th July beginning at Green Glens at 2.00pm.  We shall be outlining further details later and providing the exact route of the Parade.  Click on the Poster to enlarge.  ( S.R.)
Ultan provides us with this superb and wonderfully informative Poster. EJC2014 Organisers are very much encouraging local people and visitors to really play an active role in the Grand Parade on Sat. 26th July beginning in Green Glens at 2.00pm. We shall be outlining further details later and providing the exact route of the Parade. Click on the Poster to enlarge. ( S.R.)

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

Gal & Dekel from EJC2014 meet with Dorothy on Sunday at Muckross Gardens where we visited following a trip to Cullen Vintage Event. We get to meet visitors from many parts of the world all thoroughly enjoying the magnificent Juggling Experience at Green Glens Millstreet. Here we share some of the magical images.
Gal & Dekel from EJC2014 meet with Dorothy (in centre) on Sunday at Muckross Gardens where we visited following a trip to Cullen Vintage Event. We get to meet visitors from many parts of the world all thoroughly enjoying the magnificent Juggling Experience at Green Glens Millstreet. Here we share some of the magical images.  On Monday we begin at 2pm our complimentary Town Tour for our visitors beginning from Green Glens (Info. Point near Registration Desk).   Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Sincere Welcome to Our Many Wonderful EJC2014 Visitors to Millstreet

We extend a very sincere welcome to the many wonderful visitors not only from Europe but from all over the world to Green Glens , Millstreet for EJC2014.  Delighted to reunite with many who were here in 2006.  Great to note the windows of welcome on display throughout the town.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
We extend a very sincere welcome to the many wonderful visitors not only from Europe but from all over the world to Green Glens Millstreet for EJC2014. Delighted to reunite with many who were here in 2006. Great to note numerous windows of welcome on display throughout the town.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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