Upcoming Events being held by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group are hosting 5 Vintage Events for the coming year ahead with the first Event of the Year for the Group kicking off on Sunday March 30th with a Vintage Tractor Run for Pre-1995 Models.

Registration for the Event will be based out of Aubane Community Centre Eircode P51 EP49 with Sign On from 10.30am and Take Off at 12.30pm Refreshments will be Served at Registration, Entry Fee by Donation,for more Details Call Jack Sheehan on 083-3736016.

The Groups second Event of the Year is happening on Easter Monday April 21st with The Group running a Vintage /Classic Car Run for the Irish Kidney Association.

All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc very Welcome to take part, Registration will take place at Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) from 10.30am with Take Off at 12 Noon, a Scenic Route of over 80km is on offer with the Event finishing at Bob’s on the Green Kanturk for Refreshments and Musical Entertainment,
for more Details Call Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874.

Keep a look out on our Instagram and Facebook Social Media Feeds and Local Media for further information on upcoming Events.

Rebel’s Bounty 2025

We would like to ask members if they would consider buying a rebels bounty ticket to support Millstreet GAA club in the Cork county board monthly draws.

There are great prizes and a direct debit option too at €10 per month for 10 months.

There is a guaranteed €20,000 prize every month with top prize of €100,000 in December and smaller amounts each month also.

January and February draws will take place in March so no draws have been missed.

Millstreet GAA will do an extra internal draw for our Rebel’s Bounty members in December.

Have a look at the link to see the full list of monthly draw prizes.

Thanks for considering this and a huge thanks and best of luck  if you purchase one to help us develop our club and build for the future.
https://gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty/

Eily’s Report – 11th February

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

A lovely Spring day T.G., February 11, the Feast Day of St. Gobnait, the patron saint of bees. Cold perhaps but it’s not stopping the little birds from singing their loudest songs from the highest trees. I think they like it when we come out. They seem to sing all the louder when we do and come out we should when there is no storm and rain. There is still a lot to see even after the ‘big  wind’.  To pick up the things that are lying around in it’s wake, gives us the chance to find the new life that is lurking below. Tender shoots have a strength all of their own and it never fails to amaze me to see how the soft tender beginnings of the daffodils can make their way up through crushed down leaves and last year’s nettles plus a few stones, to arrive strong and green and determined to play their part in the game of life which Mother Nature devises for them year after year, century after century, even if it’s too early for planting yet but it’s nice to be planning that is after we clean up the place after the severe weather. It’s great to see farmers out on the land. Their work is more important than our gardens and we wish them well. There are no sheep in my view and I’m sure baby lambs are arriving around this time.  They give the Spring and head start every year. To see them playing and prancing in the fields would raise anybody’s spirits. The very thought will make me drive out some day to where I can stop and admire and enjoy them.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 11th February”

Darren Kiely took to the stage in Stockholm

It isn’t often we have the pleasure of seeing a Millstreet man taking to the stage in Stockholm!! Last night Darren Kiely played to a packed venue at Nalen in central Stockholm. The performance was brilliant, the atmosphere was electric and the night was a resounding success. Well done and congratulations on an astounding performance @Darren Kiely ….. Great meeting you-looking forward to the fantastic career that is ahead of you!!

Effie Neill Gig in Carriganima for this Saturday Night postponed due to unforeseen circumstances

Unfortunately no Effie Neill for the Pub in Carriganima Tonight see Message from Effie
below.

Due to unforeseen circumstances Tonight’s Gig in “The Pub” Cariginima is rescheduled to another date . Date will be announced soon.

Sorry for any inconvenience. Effie x

 

Bridget DEVANEY (née O’Connor) Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath / Millstreet, Cork

The death has occurred of Bridget DEVANEY (née O’Connor)Brownstown, Kilcloon, Meath, A85RY92 / Millstreet, Cork

Formerly of Millstreet, Co. Cork. Suddenly, at home, Bridget, beloved wife of Sean and loving mother of Jacinta, Kieran and Lorraine. She will be sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Claire, son-in-law Tony, grandson Kyle, sister Sheila, brothers Dennis, Maurice, John, Connie and Pattie, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

 

Predeceased by her parents Kitty and Con and sisters Margaret and Mary.

 

 

May She Rest In Peace

 

Reposing at her home on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday in St. Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Kilcloon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Chair Yoga Morning

Join @anam.flow for a morning of gentle chair movement and relaxation on March 15th at 10am in Dromtariffe Parish hall before St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! ☘️ Everyone is welcome to enjoy a 40 minute beginner friendly chair yoga class with Jackie for €5 followed by grabbing a coffee and delicious snacks from us at Dansa Coffee!

All ages over 16+ and abilities welcome.

All you need to bring is a yoga/exercise mat.

Looking forward to seeing you all for a lovely morning flow!

Link to book in @anam.flow bio and @dansa_coffee bio !

You can also drop us a message to book a spot or text the number on the poster.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9th February 2025

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 5pm

RECENT DEATH:  Dennie Mulcahy, Knocknashinnagh

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Pat Joe Kelleher, Pound Hill & Mary Cronin, Main Street;  Paddy Murphy, Gurrane;  Nellie White, Tubber;  Johnny & the deceased members of the Cremin Family, Gortavehy.

Sunday 9th February, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m.   Jerry O’Donoghue, Cullen & the deceased members of the O’Donoghue Family, Doon;  Michael & Joan Herlihy, Knockanes;  Matty O’Leary, Milleens;  Paddy Duggan, Cullen (recently deceased).

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Dan Joe O’Connell, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Mary & Patrick Kelleher, Clara Road;  Eileen & Con Dineen, Rathduane.

ANNIVERSARIES: Frank Thornton, Drishanebeg; Billy Murphy, Coole;  Pat Hogan, Ballydaly; Pauline Lyons Dooneen; John Mullane, Coolikerane; Maidie O’Keeffe, Knockduff; Matt & Hannah Murphy, Lisnaboy; Mary & Tade Murphy, Knocknagree; Denis O’Connor, Cloghoula & Dublin; Kathleen O’Mahony, Clonakilty. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 15th  February, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Dr. Pat Casey, Tullig;  Agnes & Tim Kiely, The Bridge.

Sunday 16th  February, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m.  Denis O’Brien, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Donal & Nora Murphy, Killarney Road;  The deceased members of the Murphy Family, Killarney Road;  Mary & Noel Horgan, Cork;  Michael & James Murphy, Cork.

Rotas for 15th & 16th February, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Catríona Kelleher Group C
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group C
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Josephine Murphy Mary Murphy

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (10th) for Pauline & Dan Lyons, Dooneen at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (11th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (12th) for James Maloney, Millstreet & London at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (14th) for James & Julia Cotter, Mill Lane and Patrick & Kitty McCarthy, Donoughmore at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th February 2025”

Effie Neill appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night Feb 8th

The Brilliant Effie Neill is appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night Feb 8th at 9.30pm,

it promises to be a great Night Out, Everybody very Welcome.

Aubane Social Club on the lookout for Photos/Memories for upcoming Anniversary Celebration

Aubane Social Club are on the lookout for photos from 1975 to present day from the local area for use at its upcoming Anniversary Celebrations,if you have any please contact Celeste on 083 313 5750.

Aubane Social Club will celebrate its 50 years anniversary on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22:June 2025 at Aubane Community Centre.

Stay in touch for more details to follow for this Event.

Millstreet GAA – 2025 Membership is Open

2025 Membership is open.
Don’t forget the deadline of March 31st to complete membership and have a vote at club meetings. Reminder that if parents wish to have a vote, they must purchase their own membership alongside their child’s.
We hope members will consider buying a Rebel’s Bounty ticket along with their membership to support our club with running costs and developing costs of all our players. Rebels’ bounty is a draw done monthly by the county board which offers top prizes of €20,000 each month as well as a top prize of €100,000 in December. Millstreet GAA Club will hold a separate draw for our members who have joined to win cash prizes in December.
Thank you to everyone who has joined the draw so far. Your support is so appreciated.

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 Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025

Pictured at the AGM of Millstreet Active Retirement Association held at the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre on Wednesday, 5th Feb. 2025. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Not just one Phil but two present at the AGM of MARA – Phil Sheehan and Phil Twomey.
In fact there was another Phil present at the AGM….Phil McCarthy (on left) who was elected Assistant Chairperson of MARA.

Colourful 5th February evening at Millstreet Town Park…with Venus Star clearly visible.
First Daffodil of Spring seen at West End, Millstreet beside the Fountain!

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Update – 6th Feb. 2025”

Matthew James Healy – Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

In loving memory of Matthew James Healy, whose First Anniversary occurs on 9th of February 2025.
Deeply loved, sadly missed and always remembered by his heartbroken Dad, James, his grandfather, aunt, uncles, cousins and extended family, neighbours and friends.

As we lovingly remember Matthew at this time, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who sympathized with us, attended the funeral, sent Mass cards, posted on RIP.ie, our neighbours, friends and to all who travelled long distances to be with us to share in our grief. We would also like to especially mention the hundreds of condolences received from those who are unknown to us personally, both nationally and internationally; this outpouring of support was heartwarming at such a difficult time.

A heartfelt thank you to the community in Waterford who held vigils in Matthew’s name and to Faithlegg National School, where Matthew was a pupil, for their support.

We are deeply indebted to all the emergency personnel, first responders, Gardaí and staff at University Hospital Waterford who worked tirelessly to try and save Matthew’s life.

We are profoundly thankful to Davy, Declan & Cora, and all at Tarrant’s Undertakers, for their professionalism, personal touch and the support they gave us in the depths of grief.

A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Christy, who concelebrated Matthew’s funeral mass with Fr. Liam Power from Waterford, with the support from staff in Watergrasshill Parish and the choir; your support and guidance to help us through this difficult time has been very much appreciated.

A sincere thank you to the owners and staff at The Island Crematorium Ringaskiddy, who went above and beyond to make it a most special goodbye to our little man.

We would also like to thank the media, who covered Matthew’s death in a most respectful and empathetic way and for allowing us the space to grieve our little man as privately as possible.

We are deeply indebted to the community of Watergrasshill; the support shown to us during Matthew’s funeral and since, has been the greatest display of humanity from a community; it is heartwarming to witness. From everyone who helped out in the house, controlled traffic and parking, provided food, and organised elements of the funeral, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we could not have managed without you.

As we cannot thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our gratitude.  The Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Matthew’s Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, 9th February at 11:30 a.m. in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Watergrasshill, Eircode T56H320.

May he Rest in Peace