Category: Groups

Cork County Council Anti Litter Competition

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This year’s competition kicks off on Monday, this is an Anti-Litter competition so marks are deducted for litter only. We don’t receive points if an area looks well, we lose points if they see any little bit of litter!

The biggest cause for lost points is cigarette butts we’re like a broken record at this stage (or like falling asleep watching a reel for the young ones )

Please, please, please put your cigarette butts into the nearest bin or the buckets outside the pubs – every 10 butts seen equals one point deduction and that’s all it takes!

Our assigned areas were fabulous last year, unfortunately points were lost in the surrounding areas, meaning we have to focus on all the town this year.

Which means we need extra hands ☺️ we will hold a clean up each Saturday before the judging period.

This week’s clean up is on Saturday April 26th @ 10am, meeting at the GAA Hall

1st Judging: Monday April 28th – Wednesday May 7th
Area: Tanyard Wood

2nd Judging: Monday May 12th – Wednesday May 21st
Area: Murphy’s Terrace

3rd Judging: Monday May 26th – Wednesday June 4th
Area: McCarthy’s Park

If you live in these areas, please do want you can to keep them clean – pick up litter, brush outside your door etc.

If you need help, please let us know!

Fantastic support for the Blackwater Valley Vintage Vintage Car Run in aid of The Irish Kidney Association held in Cullen on Easter Monday

As the Dust settles on what was the second Event of 2025 for Blackwater Valley Vintage Group held over in Cullen on Easter Monday last we just want to say a huge Thank You to Everybody from both near and far who came to Support the Event and for your amazing Generosity,there was close on 130 Vehicles signed up for the Run which was just fantastic,we are very grateful to each and everyone of you for taking the time out to come and show your support on the day.

For Blackwater Valley Vintage it was an honour and a privilege to be asked by the Fleming Family to host the Event and all we can say is that the Flemings are an absolute pleasure to work with.

It was great to be able to help and support such a great organisation in the Irish Kidney Association and the great work they do and that is what this excercise was all about and the proceeds from the Event will be of great benefit to the people who are looked after by such a fantastic Organisation.

Willie Fitzgerald headed the operation of the Car Run and Willie would like to acknowledge all the help given on both the lead up to the Event and on the day itself,Willie would also like to thank Cullen Community Centre for the use of such a fantastic facility to base the Event out of and for the hardworking catering crew who looked after us so well with top class food and hospitality which they very kindly sponsored and supplied free of charge,to An Garda Siochana we thank you for your assistance in keeping the Event progress smoothly and safely on the road and to our fantastic Bike Marshalls Anthony and Steve and all the Marshalls out on the Route we could not have done this without your help,to the hardworking Sign on Crew who kept the paperwork all in order thanks for your help, a big thanks as well to Sheila Fitzgerald and John Tarrant and The Corkman and to the Crew at Discover Duhallow Magazine for there coverage and support and to all the Photographers and Video people who came out on the day we thank you for your attendance and publicity of the days proceedings,to Vy Ha and Mahilet O’Leary for there lovely Harp Playing in Cullen before the start of the Event,also thanks to Cullen Pipe Band for there presence before the start and to Sheila Fitzgerald for giving us great Entertainment at the Finish in Kanturk Golf Club,also a big shout out must go to all the Sponsors of Spot Prizes for the Event,we are very grateful for your Support and Generosity.

Overall the Weather behaved itself and we hope you all had a great day out and we look forward to having your Company again very soon.

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Vintage Car Run in aid of Irish Kidney Association happening this Bank Holiday Monday

Tomorrow Bank Holiday Monday April 21st the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Crew welcome you to our second Event of the Year for the Group which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of a great Cause in the Irish Kidney Association,as always all Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us and we look forward to your Company with Registration which is by Donation
taking place from 10.30am in Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Refreshments will be available with Take Off at 12 Noon,with a Scenic 80 km Route which will finish off at Bob’s on the Green in Kanturk Golf Club with more Refreshments and Musical Entertainment to end the day there will also be a Draw on the day with some great Prizes to be Won, so why not give Willie Fitzgerald a call on 087 2229874 or contact anyone of the Group Members for further details.🚗🚗👌👌

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 20th April 2025 – Easter Sunday

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Easter Sunday 

20th April 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 DEATHS:   Sheila O’Connor, Claraghatlea

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 19th April, 2025:    Easter Saturday

Millstreet   9.00p.m.   People of the Parish

Sunday 20th April, 2025:          Easter Sunday

Cullen 9.30a.m.  

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Patie & Seanie Murphy, Cloghoulabeg

ANNIVERSARIES: Florrie O’Donoghue, Lackabawn; Noel & Bart Keating, Murphy’s Terrace; Steve Dillon, Coomlogane; Eileen Collins, Clara Road; Mary O’Mahonly, Cloghoulabeg; Victor O’Hare, Cloghoulamore; Danny Creedon, Liscahane; Patrick O’Donoghue, Aubane;  Denis Herlihy, Curragh; Denis Cronin, Coolinarne; Eileen Duggan, Lisnaboy; Jerh & Kit Hickey, Lisnaboy; Mary Agnes Regan, Nohovaldaly;  Michael Smith, Shanakiel, Rathcoole; Fr. Luke Browne, Shanakiel, Rathcoole; Willie, Denny & Mary Leahy, Carriganima; The deceased members of the O’Riordan Family, Knocknagree; Anne Murphy, Kilworth. 

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 26th April, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Sheila Twohig, Murphy’s Terrace (recently deceased);  Carmel O’Sullivan, Drishane Road (1st Anniverary) & Jeremiah & Lil O’Sullivan, Minor Row;  Steve Dillon, Coomlogane (1st Anniversary).

Sunday 27th April, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Kathleen & Nelius Guerin, Ballydaly

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Teddy O’Connor, Ballinkeen (1st Anniversary);  Eileen Cotter, Liscahane & Murphy’s Terrace & her parents Jimmy & Mary;  John & Ann Kelleher, Drishane Road;  The deceased members of the Desmond Family, Liscahane.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday in Millstreet Church between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY meets every Tuesday in the Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 20th April:  Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948.  

Sunday 27th April: Fr. Pat O’Donnell (064) 7758026/(086) 8351732

Rotas for 26th & 27th April, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Maura O’Sullivan Group D
  11.30 a.m. Raymond Gilbourne Group E
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Eileen Guerin Mary O’Leary-Guerin

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

Monday (21st): Funeral Mass for Sheila O’Connor, Claraghatlea at 12 noon. Mass on Tuesday (22nd) for Eileen Cotter, Liscahane; Con, Sheila, Finbarr & Nellie O’Leary at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (23rd) for Jack Collins-Kelleher, Drishane Road; Eileen Collins, Clara Road at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Friday (25th) for Mary O’Mahony, Cloghoulabeg; Johnny, Kathleen & Kevin Hickey, Shanaknuck; Jackie & Kathleen Forde, Murphy’s Tce. 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 20th April 2025 – Easter Sunday”

Millstreet Library – Easter Colouring Competition – Winning pictures

Here are the winning pictures from our Easter Colouring Competition!

A huge well done to everyone who took part – we loved seeing all your creative entries.

If you’re one of our lucky winners, please pop into the library to collect your prize!

A big thank you to one of our library group members who had the tough job of narrowing down all the fantastic entries.

Thank you.

Happy Easter to all.

www.corkcoco.ie

 

Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Launch of Car Run for Irish Kidney Association happening on Easter Monday April 21st

The Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Crew recently held an Event Launch and Photo Shoot opportunity to officially Launch the Groups second Event of the Year which is a Vintage Car Run in aid of a great Cause in the Irish Kidney Association which takes place on next Easter Monday April 21st.

The Launch which took place with a fantastic backdrop of the Blackwater being the centre piece of the Photo Shoot which was photographed by our own Seán Radley had some of the Group Members and there Vintage Cars on Display along with the beautiful Blue Mark 2 Ford Escort which was brought along to the Launch by Marie Fleming from Cullen, the Fleming Family are great supporters and advocates of the Irish Kidney Association and Blackwater Valley Vintage are delighted to be associated with such a wonderful Charity and Family.

All Vintage Cars Bikes Vans etc are very Welcome to join us on Easter Monday and we look forward to your Company with Registration which is by Donation taking place from 10.30am in Cullen Community Centre Eircode (P51 YY06) where Refreshments will be available with Take Off at 12 Noon,with a Scenic 80 km Route which will finish off at Bob’s on the Green in Kanturk Golf Club with more Refreshments and Musical Entertainment to end the day there will also be a Draw on the day with some great Prizes to be Won, so why not give Willie Fitzgerald a call on 087 2229874 or contact anyone of the Group Members for further details.🚗🚗👌👌

 

Savannah Beauty Studio

✨️Every Tuesday, I’m offering a 60-minute therapeutic or relaxation massage for only €45. This treatment is ideal for relieving stress, tension, back or neck pain, headaches, and fatigue. It’s a perfect midweek reset to help people feel renewed and re-energised.
Additionally, anyone who refers a friend will receive a discount on their next treatment of choice – just a small thank-you for supporting local.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could mention this promotion in your upcoming issue or post it on your social media.
Contact details for bookings or more information:
Massage Therapist Slava
WhatsApp: 087 287 8082
Phone: 087 287 8082

Thank you from MVC

Millstreet Vintage Club held their first Eircode Challenge on Sunday 13th April which was a successful and promising event.

Donie Lucey clerk of the course and Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank Noreen of Cafe Aroma for her hospitality & use of premises for event headquarters, SuperValu for their parking facilities, all photographers for their coverage of the event , Marshalls, sign on crew, everyone that donated money to Brain Tumour Ireland and supported the raffle. We would also like to thank the Daly Family, relatives & friends who provided the fabulous hampers for the raffle and the winners of those prizes are:
Leza O’ Rourke, Maura Kelleher Daly, John P McAuliffe, Dan O Riordan and Danny Lane.
An appreciation of Thanks to Karen O Sullivan on behalf of Brain Tumour Ireland from ‘wear a hat day’ for supplying the overall winners awards, Millstreet Motor factors for their kind sponsorship and lastly but for sure most importantly to everyone that came on the day and participated, it was fantastic to see that people enjoyed the day while also finding their answers along the route while making it a fun experience for everyone to get involved. Thank you for supporting.
Winners of the event were Tom O’ Sullivan & Louise Duggan.
All ladies team- Sophie & Emma Healy
Junior participant- Keith Grant
Funny photo- Kevin O’Mahony
Congratulations to winners that won prizes and Well Done to EVERYONE that took part in today’s event. Ye all did super work.

Next MVC event is a tractor run on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May with details coming shortly
A selection of photos from the day.

[read more …] “Thank you from MVC”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th April 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Palm Sunday 

13th April 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 DEATHS: Bried Mannix, Clara Road; Con O’Leary, San Francisco & Cullen.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 12th April, 2025:    PALM SUNDAY

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Breda O’Leary, The Square;  Nancy Murphy, Gurrane;  James Murphy, Castletownroche & Millstreet.

Sunday 13th April, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. William O’Leary, Dromnahilla

ANNIVERSARIES: Monsgr. Micheál Manning; Bridget Collins, Cockhill; Anthony (Mr. O), Sr. Margaret & John Manley, The Square & London; Patrick O’Donnell, Liscahane; Dan Breen, Killarney Road; Peggy O’Sullivan, Rathduane;  Fr. Tim Buckley, Toorbonia; Anne Harmon, Ardfert; Murt Kelleher, Kilcorney.

Mass Intentions for next week:

Saturday 19th April:

Millstreet   9.00 p.m. Easter Vigil – Mass for People of the Parish    

Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday:

Cullen    9.30 a.m.              

Millstreet 11.30 a.m.   Patie & Seanie Murphy, Cloghoulabeg.       

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

Monday (14th):  Funeral Mass for Bried Mannix, Clara Road at 11.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday for Arthur & Kitty Moynihan, Flintfield at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday for Kathleen Devoy, Laois at 10.00a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Tuesday in Millstreet Church from 10.30a.m. to 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY Tuesday night in The Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.  

PASTORAL AREA PRIEST ON DUTY: Sunday 13th April: Fr. Jim Kennelly (029) 76151/(087) 2401331. Sunday 20th April:  Fr. John Fitzgerald (087) 7752948

 DIVINE MERCY NOVENA

The Divine Mercy Novena will commence after Good Friday ceremonies (at 4.00p.m) and will continue for 9 days at 3.00p.m. in the Church finishing on Divine Mercy Sunday (27th April). On Divine Mercy Sunday there will be Confessions at 2.30p.m. and the Chaplet will begin at 3.00p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 13th April 2025”

Millstreet Vintage Club upcoming event

Sunday 13th of April, Eircode Challenge and Mystery Tour hosted by Millstreet Vintage Club. Starting in Cafe Aroma, Millstreet (P51 V3HH). Start time between 10:30am & 12noon

Entry fee is €20 with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Ireland.

Everyone is welcome with any year or model of car. It is not a race, A fun & enjoyable day with prizes for different categories to be won.

Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event and prizes include fabulous hampers.

This is the first time a Vintage Club has undertaken this challenge and we are looking forward to the day so why not join in on the fun and participate in the event for a beneficiary charity.

Each car must have a driver and a passenger to calculate the route Eircode by Eircode so a smartphone is essential with access to WhatsApp & Google maps.

Any questions/ information needed don’t hesitate to contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873

Looking forward to seeing ye there

 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Car Run happening on next Sunday April 13th. 

Dromtariffe Vintage Club Car Run is happening on next Sunday April 13th. 

The Club are hosting a Car Run in aid of Dromagh School Parents’ Association.

Registration is from 11am at Dromtariffe G.A.A Grounds, Rathcoole, P51 YY26 and departing at 1pm.

This Car Run is open to Vintage, Classic and Modern Cars so all can get involved.The Car Run will follow a scenic route finishing in The Farm Grenagh.

Looking forward to seeing you all there. 🏁🚗🚗💨💨

Millstreet Tidy Towns Annual Spring Clean

Millstreet Tidy Towns is once again organising their Annual Spring Clean. It takes place on Saturday April 12th!
We are delighted to welcome the support of Millstreet Juvenile GAA and will be changing our usual meeting point to the GAA Hall @ 10am.
Refreshments are kindly provided by the Juvenile club in the GAA Hall after the clean up.
As always, pickers, gloves, bags and hi vis will be provided so just bring yourself (and some friends and family ☺️)
We love to see the younger generations get involved but please ensure there is an adult accompanying them at all times.

 

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 6th April 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday of Lent

6th April 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 DEATHS:  Mary Carr (née Thornton), Mitchelstown & Drishanebeg; Susan O’Sullivan (née Heelan), Mallow & Boherbue; Mick O’Dwyer, Waterville.

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 5th April, 2025:   Our Lady of Fatima monthly First Saturday Devotions: Rosary at 5.40p.m. and 15 minute meditation in Parish Centre after Mass.

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Donie Golden, Tullig;  Han, Jeremiah & their son Neily O’Leary, Toorbonia; Con & Anne Kelleher, Carriganima; Brendan Kiely, Station Road; James (Jimmy) Murphy, 12 Tanyard.

Sunday 6th April, 2025:

Cullen 9.30a.m. Tony Moynihan, Coalpits;  Eileen & Noel Duggan Lisnaboy & their daughter Noreen Lucas.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Anne Barry, Lackabawn (recently deceased),  her husband John and his parents Dan & Margaret; Timmy O’Connor,  Dooneen; Ciss & Billy Kelleher, Cockhill.

We welcome the children preparing for First Holy Communion, together with their families who are attending this Mass.

ANNIVERSARIES: Dan Collins, Cockhill; Dan Barrett, Aubane; Mary O’Donoghue, Aubane; Nonie Lehane, Tullig; Phillis O’Shea, Minor Row; Margaret Bailey, Minor Row & Dublin; Michael O’Leary, Clara Road & the deceased members of the O’Leary Family, Murphy’s Terrace; Paddy Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace; Nellie O’Connor, Coolikerane; Danny Forde Mologhroe; Nonie Hoare, Macroom; Kathleen Devoy, Laois; Denis McCarthy, Ballineen; Liz Twomey, Mayfield & Ballineen; Patricia O’Neill, Carrigaline; Séamus Treanor, Monaghan.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 12th April, 2025:    PALM SUNDAY

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Breda O’Leary, The Square;  Nancy Murphy, Gurrane;  James Murphy, Castletownroche & Millstreet.

Sunday 13th April, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. William O’Leary, Dromnahilla

PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS: Monday night (7th) at 8.00p.m in Millstreet Church.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT every Tuesday between 10.30a.m. & 7.30p.m.

LEGION OF MARY meets every Tuesday in the Parish Centre at 7.30p.m.

Rotas for 12th & 13th April, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Catríona Kelleher Group A
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Dan O’Riordan Mary Murphy

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

Mass on Monday (7th) for Dan & Bridget Collins, Cockhill; Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Tuesday (8th) for Private Intention at 10.00a.m.

Wednesday (9th) Confirmation Ceremony for 5th & 6th Classes of Millstreet Boys N.S., Presentation Convent N.S., Cloghoula N.S. & Cullen N.S. at 11.00a.m.

Friday 11th April:  Stations of the Cross at 7.00p.m. followed by Mass for Paddy Murphy, Kilmeedy (recently deceased) at 7.30p.m. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 6th April 2025”