Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Removal on Tuesday at 6.30pm to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations to Cancer Research.
Date of death: Sunday, December 27, 2009
Parish Newsletter 27th December 2009
PARISH NEWSLETTER
the feast of the holy family
27th December, 2009
Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P. Fr. David Gunn C.C. & Fr. Micheál Manning A.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Cullen 029-79028 / Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY-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:
Christmas Crib in Drishane
Mushera Christmas Day Climb 2009
Despite the roads being treacherous because of rain freezing when it hit the ground, there was a good crowd who were all in good spirits. The ground was hard and icy, but the heather was good for getting grip. Thankfully it stopped raining for most of the walk, except for the last few minutes on the way down, and the wind was not as strong as it has been in the past, but the mountain was shrouded in cloud while we were up there. At the top, and on behalf of the Baby Jacob Trust Fund Jerry Pat O’Leary thanked everyone for their efforts in the difficult weather.
Wishing everyone a very happy and a peaceful Christmas.
Millstreet Golf Society Time Sheet 28/12/2009
Killarney GC Texas Scramble
| 10:00 | Eamon Tarrant | Don O’ Riordan | Noel O’ Connor |
| 10:08 | Denis Hickey | Pat Buckley | John Murphy |
| 10:16 | Connie Cotter | Dan Daly | Matthew Dennehy |
| 10:24 | Brendan Hickey | Pat Dineen | Jerry Pat O’ Leary |
| 10:32 | John Twomey | Tom Flahive | Paddy Roche |
| 10:40 | Frankie Reen | Pat O’ Flynn | Owen Hegarty |
| 10:48 | Kevin O’ Leary | Michael Cotter | Liam Burke |
| 10:56 | Michael Dineen | John O’ Sullivan | Colin O’ Mahony |
| 11:04 |
Presentation of prizes will take place in Kanturk Golf Club.
Please Ring Killarney GC at 064 6631034 to check to see if the course is open.
Day Sponsor’s
Dennehy’s Centra
Eamonn Tarrant Garage
The Christmas Tree in the Square
Regional Report 993 22nd December 2009
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 993 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this very seasonal Tuesday morning with treatcherous and snow all around.
Well it won’t be long now. Just a few more days and by all accounts its going to be a white one. I’ll be killed for saying it, but I love snow. And a white Christmas would be such a bonus.
No matter what the weather,the shopping goes on with perhaps some people forced to shop at home because of the weather. The Marquee will be in the Square till Christmas Eve and vouchers at the Credit Union will solve your gift problem at any price, And by what I hear, they are proving very very popular. Some worth €20 each, were offered as prizes on LTV2s program last week and the lucky winners were, Breda O Leary, West End, Sean and Delia Kelleher, Macroom, Kathleen McAulliffe, Millstreet, and John F. Tarrant Rathcoole.Congrats all round.
Extra Parish Newsletter
EXTRA PARISH NEWSLETTER
MILLSTREET CHURCH:
There will be Mass on the following mornings this week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.
Wednesday (23rd Dec): Month’s Mind Mass for Ted Lyons, Station Road & Rathcoole
There will be no evening Mass on Christmas Day or on Saturday morning
(St. Stephens Day)
CULLEN CHURCH:
Monday (21st Dec): Deceased members of the Falvey Family, Scrahanaville at 7.30pm
Tuesday (22nd Dec): William O’Brien, Novohalday at 7.30pm
Wednesday (23rd Dec): Mass at 10.00a.m.
There will be no Holy Hour on Christmas Day
Parish Newsletter Sunday 20th December 2009
The fourth Sunday of Advent
Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P. Fr. David Gunn C.C. & Fr. Micheál Manning A.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Cullen 029-79028 / Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY-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: Andy Walsh, Knocknageeha
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday, December 19th
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Noel Hartnett, Clara Road
Cullen Vigil 8.00 p.m. Tom Kelleher, Mologhroe (Month’s mind)
Duhallow Junior B Finals
Tonight, Millstreet are playing in the Duhallow Junior B Football League Final against Lyre in Mallow at 8pm (under lights). Also, on this coming Sunday, the club play in the Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship Final in Castlemagner.
update 21st Dec: The Junior B Footballers endured in a thrilling extra time victory over Lyre. The Hurling final was deferred because of the snow, ice and frozen pitch.
Christmas season begins as lights are switched on
from the Corkman 10-Dec-2009:
MILLSTREET TOWN FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: The festive season is officially underway in Millstreet after the town switched on its Christmas lights last Friday evening.
Despite inclement weather and driving rain, excited children and parents turned up in the Town Square for the big switch on.
The event was hosted by the Millstreet Development Group who helped whip up just the right jolly atmosphere for the occasion and kept the crowd entertained.
Live performances came from Millstreet Comhalthas Ceolteoirí Eireann and there was a warm welcome for a horse drawn carriage with occupants Bertie Buckley and Anna Balla in periodic costume, filling the bill of lord and lady of the manor splendidly.
[read more …] “Christmas season begins as lights are switched on”
The Christmas Marquee in the Square, Millstreet
The Christmas Marquee made ready at the Square, Millstreet with Anthony O’Leary ensuring safety aspects before the beginning of the much anticipated Christmas Market about to begin on Thurs. 17th Dec. running until 24th Dec. 2009.
(Pics.: Seán Radley)
Major Local Lotto Win was marked at the Wallis Arms on Sunday night
Major Local Lotto Win was marked at the Wallis Arms on Sunday night, 13th Dec. 2009 when the wonderful cheque of sixteen thousand euro was presented to the two lucky winners – Margaret Cooper and her daughter Máire of Knocknashinagh, Cullen. From left (front row): Margaret Bourke (who sold the winning ticket), Máire, Margaret and Michael Cooper. Back row (from left) – Members of the Local Lotto Committee: Marian O’Sullivan, Maura Twomey, Michael O’Sullivan, Denis Twomey and Tom Carroll.
(Pic.: Seán Radley)
IN APPRECIATION
The O’Connell family of Lisaniska, Cullen, on behalf of our son and brother Diarmuid wish to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation to our neighbours, friends, relations, team members, club officers and the wider community for the overwhelming support shown to us during the difficult days after Diarmuid’s life threatening event in Castlemagner on February 21st 2009.
A very special “Thank You” to the three boys, Gerard O’Leary, D.J. Collins and Andrew O’Sullivan for their act of courage, bravery and composure on giving Diarmuid back the gift of life on the field. We thank all the people present who had to endure our pain and who assisted in every way; to the Castlemagner Club for being equipped to deal with such an emergency and to their club officers for visiting Diarmuid in hospital. For their efficient service, thanks to Dr Marian Smyth, Mallow Ambulance crew and Kanturk Gardai, who made the journey to Cork in record-breaking time.
In recognition of all heroic efforts made on February 21st, it would be impossible to thank everyone individually. Please accept this as a token of our ongoing daily appreciation on having Diarmuid with us today.
Regional Report 992 15th December 2009
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 992 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this very cold but seasonal,Tuesday morning.
A very interesting meeting of the Community Council was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Tuesday night. Topics for discussion included the upgrading of our Youth Centre and the fitting of Astro-Turf surface on our tennis courts. It was also decided to host a community Council Awards Social this year at a date yet to be decided. Eileen Murphy reported on our Youth Club, and said that there are 64 members now with parents coming to help on Friday nights when they meet from 8 to 10 Theres room for more, but more parents must come on board with the increase in numbers.
The after school service will resume after Christmas. The Defibulators have now been placed at the Youth Centre and at the Garda Station. The full list of trained personnel will be announced in the near future. Joseph Lawlor was co-opted on the Council, on that night.and before the meeting ended a special Presentation was made to Fr. Gerard O Leary on behalf of our Community.
Lost kitten looking for a good home
A kitten was found in the Millstreet area. The kitten is house trained and is very friendly.
If you think you can offer it a good home or that it might belong to you please get in touch!
Email using the contact details supplied in our Contact-Us page.
Christmas Events in Millstreet 2009
From this Thursday coming the 17th to the following Thursday the 24th we will have a Christmas Market in the square from 12.00 – 5.00pm, which will be held in a marquee and will include:
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Arts & Crafts
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Baking
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Christmas present ideas and lots more
** There will be free hot chocolate, mulled wine and coffee available **
Santa will be in the Youth Centre next Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th from: 12.00 – 4.00pm.
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Carol Singing will be held in the square by the local primary schools next Friday evening and Saturday afternoon the 18th & 19th.
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PARISH NEWSLETTER 13th DECEMBER, 2009
PARISH NEWSLETTER
The third sunday of advent
13th DECEMBER, 2009
Fr. Declan O’Connor P.P. Fr. David Gunn C.C. & Fr. Micheál Manning A.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043 / Cullen 029-79028 / Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY-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: Pat O’Connell, Tullig
John Cahill, Coolikerane
Courthouses face extinction despite millions being spent
KANTURK courthouse, built in 1825, is certainly in need of a complete overhaul, and the boom days of the Celtic Tiger did not whip its tail at the cold and drab hewn stone building.
But one has to wonder just how long the people of Duhallow will hear the familiar ‘All stand in court’ considering so many changes have taken place in district courts over the past year in North Cork. After 100 years service Millstreet District Court came to an end this year, with the cases from that catchment area now heard in Macroom.
This is set to change again as from December 1, 2010 Millstreet court sittings will be heard in Kanturk. But for how long?
For the full story click on the Corkman Newspaper link below
I Am Not A Poet I Never Said I Was
I am not a poet I never said I was I just pen doggerel
The sort of stuff that few bother to read and I cannot hope to sell
I’ve been rhyming for many years and though my better days long gone
Until the Reaper claims the life from me I will keep penning on
I’ve written reams and reams of rhymes one might say more than most
But that’s not something I’m proud of or of which one should boast
Though every day and every night more new rhymes come to me
I’m addicted to penning rhyme or so ‘twould seem to be
When I was in my late twenties and my hair was dark brown
I penned my first rhymes years ago back home near Millstreet Town
In my many walks in the old fields I made up rhymes on my way
I was in love with Nature then and I still love her today
And if I said I’d give up rhyming I’d be telling a lie
For I will keep penning doggerel until the day I die.
Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas
Cork’s Maureen O Sullivan Community Christmas Appeal
Running now for approx 32 years
Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas
Essential foods – for example
Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Cereal, Spaghetti, Biscuits
Tinned – soups, Stews, Cornbeef, etc.
Toiletries – Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo, and Shower gel,
Always needed – Socks, scarf’s or gloves or good quality warm jumpers
Rathmore Farmers Market
RATHMORE FARMERS MARKET
Invites you
to our
Christmas Food and Craft Fair
Saturday 19th and 20th December 2009
Car boot sale on the 19th
Christmas Trees, wreaths, candles, cakes, jewellery and home baking,
local produce, free range eggs, fruit and veg, cheese, handmade cards,
Kilcorney News
From the Cookery Demonstration, to flower arranging, to COPE Foundation, all the recent news from Kilcorney can be read on the Corkman website.
Millstreet Matters: 3 Dec 09
IFA PRESIDENCY: The leadership elections for the IFA is up and running, Millstreet and Ballydaly branch members will vote on convening in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Wednesday, December 9, at 8.30pm.
Three candidates are seeking to succeed Pádraig Walshe for a four-year term as IFA president. In the field are Kilkenny county chairman John Bryan, deputy president Derek Deane from Carlow and dairy committee chairman Richard Kennedy of Limerick.
The full article is on the Corkman Newspaper, and also covers all the other happenings in Millstreet in the last week.
Regional Report 991. 8th December 2009
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 991 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet ‘n wintery Tuesday morning. December 8th ,the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception. A Holy Day of Obligation.
Here are the results of this weeks parish Lotto draw which was held at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 13, 15, 23 , 27 . AND THE LUCKY WINNER OF €16,000 was Margaret Cooper, Cullen and her daughter Maura. The seller was ,first cousin, Margaret Burke and she got €1,600 sellers prize. Because the Jackpot was won there was no €50 prize, and €20 each went to the following ten people. John O Callaghan, Kilcorney, Margaret Hayes , Gneeveguilla, Mary Dinneen, Clonbanin Con O Connor, Rathrue, Mattie O Riordan, Shanaknuck,, Ann Kelleher, Tullig, Christina O Donaghue, Lackabawn, Jerry O Leary, Rathcoole, Len Leader, Kilcorney , and LTV2 ,Millstreet. Jackpot for next week €2,000 the draw a the MalPasso Bar on Sunday night.
Millstreet Macra Win Muskerry Soccer Competition
Well done to Millstreet Macra’s 5 a side soccer team who won the Muskerry division on Sunday last, qualifying now for the national finals in Gormanston Co. Meath on January 10th 2010
Millstreet Defeated Crookstwon in the final 9-2.
U21 Hurling Championship: Millstreet 2-4 0-15 Kilbrin
A CONTROLLED display helped Kilbrin overcome a battling Millstreet in the Duhallow U21 Hurling Championship semi final played at a bitterly cold Meelin last Sunday.
A chilly wind cut through the proceedings yet at least, the hurling warmed the dedicated patrons viewing the fare on offer. And at the end of the hour, Kilbrin hurled with far greater passion and purpose.
Millstreet put together a decent account of themselves and though goals brought them back into contention, Kilbrin held a facility to respond, their self belief unshakeable to sway matters.
[read more …] “U21 Hurling Championship: Millstreet 2-4 0-15 Kilbrin”
Death Notice: John Cahill, Coolikerane
The death has occurred of John CAHILL of Coolikerane, Millstreet, Cork.
Requiem Mass this Monday morning at 10.30am in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Pics: Concert for Baby Jacob
What a truly magical evening at Drishane on Friday, 4th December 2009 when a capacity audience were totally enchanted by not only the very highest quality music including the exquisite singing and harp playing of the renowned Marina Cassidy of Killarney but by the wonderful variety of music from traditional Irish to Polish, from beautiful church choir singing to African Gospel songs, from a most memorable “Sweet Sixteen” sung by Over 60’s Winner – Mary Conway….and so many more harmonious presentations. All in aid, of course, of the Baby Jacob Trust…..and this historic “A Night at the Castle” happening continues with a repeat performance on this Sunday, 6th December at 4.00 p.m.. Do join us now as we attempt to share with you in our selection of pictures the remarkable ambience of the Drishane of a Bygone Age when the hugely dedicated organisers of this unique event arranged the lord and lady of the manor to arrive by horse and carriage, scores of people were dressed in such authentic period dress and the approach avenue was adorned with lighted torches while the church and hall (for the banquet) were spectacularly decorated with candles, greenery and flowers. Jacob’s parents,Wiola and Mariusz, expressed sincere thanks for such an outstanding event and were also presented with a substantial cheque (by Michael & Ewa) collected by a National School in Douglas, Cork in aid of the very praiseworthy trust. The amazing success of the unforgettable event in such a superb setting will certainly stimulate thoughts of many other such events in beautiful Drishane. To all, including the Duggan Family, who made this occasion possible – heartfelt thanks from all who were privileged to have been present …. and the good news is that it had been recorded for posterity …. and also for LTV2 Millstreet….to be shared with thousands of viewers possibly during the Christmas viewing schedule on local television. (Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie ) … (See below for all the photos)
Death Notice: Pat O’Connell, Tullig
The death has occurred of Pat O’CONNELL of Knocknagree and Tullig, Millstreet, Cork.
Suddenly. Rosary at his residence in Tullig, Millstreet, at 9pm this Saturday evening. Removal from his residence tomorrow, Sunday, at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Monday at 1pm followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
