The Millstreet Schools’ Parents Association want to thank all the parents, helpers, volunteers and sponsors that helped us this year with fundraising events, the 1st Holy communion preparations and support. We are pleased to announce that we have raised just over €4000 for the two primary schools. We will donating €2000 to the Millstreet Presentation National school towards the new basketball/tennis courts. We also have €2000 for the Scoil Mhuire, Boys National school. Many thanks again for all the support, Rose Murphy, Anneka Dunne & Claire McCarthy
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Corlough in Cloghoula?!
Jim is gifted with some marvellous witty sayings and wonderfully humorous stories especially from his [read more …] “Corlough in Cloghoula?!”
Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 2014 Seen Nationwide
When our recent feature on this year’s Corpus Christi Procession with some 80 images appeared on www.millstreet.ie Mags Gargan, Lifestyle Editor with “The Irish Catholic” Newspaper emailed us and requested three of the 80 images for possible publication in this weekend’s Newspaper. Two of the three images have been used and how very surprised and indeed honoured we are to note that one of our pictures has featured on the front page! When I presented a copy to Brian of “Malpaso” (as it appears in the picture) there was a mightly cheer from all present. And Marie and John O’Leary were also wonderfully impressed when presented with their copy where their home looks equally attractive with its superbly uplifting colour scheme. On Page 10 of “The Irish Catholic” we note our image of the Millstreet Procession as it proceeds down Main Street returning to St. Patrick’s Church. And also featuring in the Newspaper – a very fine review of Joanne O’Riordan’s inspiring television documentary “No Limbs – No Limits”. We thank Mags for according Millstreet this rare honour of appearing on the front page of this weekend’s “Irish Catholic”. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
There has been such demand this weekend for “The Irish Catholic” which is usually available for sale in St. Patrick’s Church that it is now sold out. (Update: Pat Breen kindly acquired a further eight copies but these have now also been sold. ) Perhaps more copies may become available or one could also find copies in other churches or by directly contacting “The Irish Catholic” – full details available on the “Irish Catholic” website where our front page photo appears on its homepage:
And we now feature a further relevant section of the [read more …] “Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 2014 Seen Nationwide”
Millstreet Features in “Irish Catholic” This Weekend
Parish Newsletter – 29th June, 2014 – Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles – 29th June, 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: Liam Moynihan, Ruhill, Boherbue
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 29th June, 2014 – Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles”
Special Charity Walk This Sunday
We thank Linda (nee Dennehy) for alerting us to the Sunday Charity Walk outlined here below. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Herlihy’s Centra Generous School’s Out Party This Afternoon
Well done indeed to Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet for hosting a superb and very generous School’s Out Party this afternoon (Thursday, 26th June 2014) on the occasion of the beginning of the local Primary Schools’ Summer Holidays. Here we include four images from the happy occasion. A more comprehensive feature will follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
GAA pitch in full swing
Pictures of the Millstreet under 8 football team at the blitz on Saturday last (21st) in the Town Park. It was one of the regular Monster Blitzs that Millstreet partake in and it was great to host the occasion when the weather was so great and Clara Mountain shone in the background. We had teams from Mallow, Cullen, Clondrohid, Dromtarriffe, Meelin… We have a wonderful town park – let’s use it as often as we can!! (pics thanks to Sinead)
6th Kup Green Belts
Five students from the Millstreet Taekwondo Club, Darragh O’Brien, Joshua O’Sullivan, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cronin and Seamus O’Donoghue, progressed to 6th Kup Green belt level last Friday. This is a great achievement for the young men and a testament to the hard work and dedication on their part and the commitment and teaching skills of their mentor Mr. Don Dalton. Darragh & Joshua went on to win a Gold and Bronze Medal each at the IUTF Chon Ji tournament in Kanturk on Sunday. Both boys are pictured here sparring, performing Do-San Tul and receiving their Medals from Mrs. Patricia Dalton. Pics by Michael Delaney / Maura O’Sullivan
Clara & Isabelle Help the Rapunzel Foundation Magnificently
We sincerely thank Michelle O’Keeffe for sharing the following selection of pictures and the inspiring story of how her daughters Clara and Isabelle have so generously been supporting the praiseworthy Rapunzel Foundation. Both Michelle and their Dad, Patrick can be so very proud of their daughters’ wonderfully courageous gesture to help others. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
“The Rapunzel Foundation was set up in 2011. Based in New Ross, Co.Wexford it is from there that Hair Salons send the wigs and it takes 20/25 ponytails to make one wig which are made in New Zealand. It is for children who suffer from alopecia or sickness and wish to wear a wig. The hair must be in good condition with no layers and cannot be dyed.
Hair salons need to register with the R.F. to accommodate the donors.
Clara donated her hair in Summer 2013.. aged 8.. 14 inches in Sharpes Hair Salon in Tralee.
Isabelle donated in june 2014.. aged 4..14 inches in Voodoo Salon in Boherbue.
The girls where great to do this as I personally know about hair loss due to sickness and I am a founding member of Reach Out Cancer Support..(ROCS).
I would encourage other children to grow their hair and donate as this is such a worthy cause.” (Michelle O’Keeffe)
And we now share some more pictures which Michelle has so kindly [read more …] “Clara & Isabelle Help the Rapunzel Foundation Magnificently”
Fr. James Reflects on St. John’s Night at Mushera
www.2u.ie is where you can access Fr. James McSweeney’s hugely popular and internationally renowned Daily Thought for Reflection “Today is my gift to you”. In today’s wonderful reflection on “St. John’s Night” we are indeed honoured that Fr. James uses two of the images (different to the pictures below) which we captured yesterday evening at the annual Mass in St. John’s Well, Mushera. Many thanks, Fr. James, for the inspiring reflection and for having used our pictures to illustrate. We encourage you to visit on a daily basis Fr. James’s website www.2u.ie Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
Regional Report 1223
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1223 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful sunny Tuesday Morning.
The first item on my list of things to remind you of this week ,is of course the Willie Neenan Memorial 10K road race which goes ahead this Friday evening June27th. Runners starting at 7.30 Walkers starting at 6.30. All the finer details are on the website . Registration for those who havent done so on line is at the GAA Hall prior to the start. And no buggies please.
Lots of fun to be had and lots of cash prizes to be won. So get ready to pay homage to Willie Neenan, the man who made the Millstreet Athletic Club world famous.
Dromtariffe News
FREE Family Event for every age and pace in Dromtariffe parish with a little history along the way. A series of walks will take place to explore the parish this Summer. Our first walk is on Thursday 26th June from Dromagh Church car park at 7.30 p.m. Walks will take place each Thursday for 6 weeks starting at a different location in the parish. Locations will be posted here each week. Refreshment after each walk in Dromtariffe Parish Hall.
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Report (July 1st): The people of Dromtariffe were out in force for the first parish walk on Thursday 26th of June. A large group of over 60 people of all ages turned up on the night. The walk went from St. Johns Church to The Ford,Rascal Street,Mikey Sheehans Cross,to the old Dromtariffe Cemetry.Christy Lucey entertained the crowd singing Dromtariffe 3000 MILES Away written by our own Bill Coady. Our walk this week will start at Dromtariffe Gaa grounds on Thursday 3rd at 7.30 and travel up by Rathcoole grotto onto Knockcahaill, Prohus and down by the airport. We would ask people to please bring water with them. Refreshments will be served in the hall after the walk.
St. Johns’ Day – Mass and a Dance on Mushera
Mass will be celebrated at St John’s Well Mushera tomorrow night being the 24th June 2014 which is the feast of St John’s the baptist. It starts at 8.00 pm and the weather forecast is sunny with temps of 21 Degrees…
After mass the neighbouring parish Ballinagree will host a platform Dance just down the road at 9.00 pm til 11.00 pm to live music by Jerome Coakley…It is along time ago since a dance was held at this platform after the mass at St John’s Well. Well Done to Ballinagree in organising this…-(John F. Kelleher – Aubane FB) … and the weather promises to be good 🙂
Also, this is bonfire night, so expect to see some bonfires on this lovely summer evening.
A June Morning In Ballydaly
The river from the lake in Kippagh through Ballydaly winds it’s way
And above the field crowded with rushes the lark carols at break of day
The young birds they chirp on the hedgerows at sun rise the sun looking red
It looks like good hay making weather a warm Summer’s day is ahead.
The gray crow it caws on a beech tree in it’s cloak of jet black and gray
And in her nest cloaked by the [read more …] “A June Morning In Ballydaly”
On this day in 1921 – June 23rd
On this day (June 23rd) 1921 – Over 1000 British troops mounted a sweep of the Millstreet area of County Cork. It was probably as a reaction to the Rathcoole Ambush on June 16th, one of the largest ambushes of the War of Independence where two Auxiliaries were killed and four wounded, when mines were detonated under an army convoy.
Juvenile GAA Church Collection
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Church Gate Collection 28th/29th June. Please Support!
Very Impressive Corpus Christi Procession 2014 in Millstreet on Sunday
For the first time ever in the history of the Annual Procession the Outdoor Altar was situated on the western side of the National Monument. This occurred because a cycle event from Coachford was scheduled to pass through Millstreet around the same time and would be proceeding up Minor Row and around the Corner on its way towards Macroom. Here we share 76 more pictures from [read more …] “Very Impressive Corpus Christi Procession 2014 in Millstreet on Sunday”
A drone’s view of Millstreet Country Park
Millstreet Country Park, as filmed from a drone flown by 13 year old Nomah. (The flying starts at about 1:30)
Nora O’Sullivan’s Impressive Success in the Puc Fada Competition
Sincere Congratulations to Nora O’Sullivan, Laught, Rathcoole who recently came 2nd in the under 16 Cork County Puc Fada competition at Garryvoe. Nora is a member of Millstreet Camogie Club. Well done to Nora on such an excellent achievement. (S.R.)
Open Garden at Carrignavar Next Weekend
Reens Pharmacy Photo Offer
From now until June 30th at Reens Pharmacy … 50 Digital prints only €6.99 and 10% off all photo books…. All kodak quality prints … Printed while you wait … or do your shopping 🙂 Print those memories!
Bruach na Carraige Summer Activities
The annual Comhaltas Seisiún starts in Bruach Na Cartraige Rockchapel on Tuesday July the first and continues on each Tuesday night during July and August at 8.45pm. The show of music song and dance starts with a performance from the Rockchapel group after which there is a break for refreshments. The night then continues with audience participation with all musicians, singers ,dancers, and story tellers invited to take part .. All performers are welcome.
The Sliabh Luachra Summer classes will take place from 23rd to the 26th of July.
The annual summer camp for children aged from 6 to 16 years takes place from the 11th to the 22nd of August. This camp has been a huge success with children starting to play music, to sing and to dance at an early age. During the camp children can expect to learn a few simple tunes on the tin whistle, those playing already will learn other tunes, they will learn 2 or 3 songs and 4 or 5 céilí dances as well as having much fun and enjoyment. We thank Jack Roche for this list of Bruach na Carraige activities. (S.R.)
Special Worship Celebration in Kiskeam on this Thursday at 8pm
Boherbue / Kiskeam Parish. We thank Rev. Laurence Graham for this reminder. Click on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
Inportant Events at Herlihy’s Centra
First on Thursday 26th June to say thank you to our customers who come from the schools across the road (children, parents, teachers), we are having our Annual School’s Out Party with treats and giveaway (ice-cream, cakes, tea/coffee) and free entertainment provided by Animal Road Show.
Then on Friday 4th July to raise money for Millstreet Hospital we are doing a 12 hour Cyclothon on a static bike in front of our shop. We are looking for volunteer cyclists, please, and can anyone willing to participate please contact the shop.
The Amazing Neily Joe
He drove the Millstreet ambulance going back decades ago
The likeable fellow Cornelius Murphy better known as Neily Joe
A stocky built cheerful fellow he was not very tall
And he was quite a character when memories of him we recall
When he retired from ambulance driving his better days long gone
But he was not one to sit back he kept on working on
He bought a tractor and done hire work for farmers in the Duhallow countryside
He earned his living in the honest way and in his work took pride
[read more …] “The Amazing Neily Joe”
Parish Newsletter – 22nd June, 2014 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – 22nd June, 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: Joan Daly (nee O’Connell) Mallow & Dooneen; Willie Cronin, Tureencahill & Cobh; Joan Daly, Ballincollig. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 22nd June, 2014 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ”
Aubane Presentations to All-Ireland Boxing Champions
Aubane Social Club & St John’s GAA Club last night honoured two local All Ireland Boxing Champions Chloe Barrett & Megan Lehane with presentations from both clubs. Picture above (l-r)are Tim Lehane, John Kelleher (Aubane Social Club) presenting to Megan, Dan Lane, Chloe receiving her presentation from John Twomey (St Johns GAA Club), , Jack Barrett, and Seanie Barrett. [read more …] “Aubane Presentations to All-Ireland Boxing Champions”
Annmarie O’Riordan in Concert at Ovens on Sat. 21st June 2014
Annmarie O’Riordan – IRELAND’S LATEST INTERNATIONAL STAR
Annmarie hails from the wonderfully picturesque Rathcoole area in the renowned Barony of Duhallow. She recorded her first song as a 12 year old on CCÉ’s CD “Down Erin’s Lovely Lee” in 2001 and at 14 years of age she had recorded her first CD. Entitled “Harmony Handed Down” it proved to be hugely popular and received airplay not only on local but also on national and international radio from America to Australia and by 2005, at the age of 16, Annmarie had
produced her second much anticipated CD, entitled “Melody in Harmony” and there was an even greater response to this very fine collection of songs. Annmarie recorded her third album “Ireland – Love of my Heart” which was launched at her first solo concert in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo which was hugely successful and in August 2009 she
was chosen as the nation’s Best Newcomer Horizon Award winner at the prestigious Irish Music Awards announced at the World Fleadh. Following this, Annmarie embarked on her first U.S and European tour.
In March 2011 her fourth CD “Song for the Journey” was released. The spiritual nature of many of the musical gems on this album echoes Annmarie’s sincere love of singing with her local church choir, University College Choir and The Duhallow Choral Society.
Annmarie was honoured to be asked to sing Ámhrán na bhFiann in Croke Park for an All-Ireland football semi final in August 2013.
Annmarie’s fifth album “The Joys of my Heart” introduces us to a new dimension in that the excellent title track is composed by the splendidly creative Annmarie herself. Such is the esteem in which Annmarie is held that she is an Official Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann adjudicator. Annmarie was announced as lead singer of renowned “Celtic Feet” and now tours throughout Europe with the theatrical extravaganza along with touring worldwide with her own band in solo concerts.
[read more …] “Annmarie O’Riordan in Concert at Ovens on Sat. 21st June 2014”
