Today is Voting Day in Ireland with Millstreet Participating at Scoil Mhuire B.N.S.

 

Voting Day 2019 in Millstreet on Fri. 24th May. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Today, we are being asked to vote on three separate things:

  1. Local Council Elections (Macroom / Millstreet)
  2. European Elections (MEP for Ireland South)
  3. Divorce Referendum (fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland)

Further details are below:  [read more …] “Today is Voting Day in Ireland with Millstreet Participating at Scoil Mhuire B.N.S.”

Four New Wonderfully Impressive Outdoor Seats Now in Place in Millstreet

With the superb assistance of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association, Cork Co. Council Millstreet Branch and Millstreet Community Council four new hugely impressive outdoor seats have been put in place in Millstreet – one outside St. Patrick’s Church – one near the Eurovision 1993 Display at West End Car Park and two more within the Pollinator Park in Drishane Road – all illustrated in our images below.   MCC had presented a cheque from the sale of the 2019 Calendar which helped to fund the cost of the four seats made in Ballingeary from Recycled Plastic.   The very comfortable seats are already proving to be wonderfully popular.   Sincere thanks to All involved in the installation of the four splendid seats.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Four New Wonderfully Impressive Outdoor Seats Now in Place in Millstreet”

Aubane Social Club 271 Years Anniversary Butter Road Walk in association with the IRD Bealtaine Festival on next Sunday 26th May

Aubane Social Club are holding the 271 years Anniversary Butter Road Walk in association with the IRD Bealtaine Festival on next Sunday 26th May at 2.00pm,the Walk will start from The Aubane Community Centre where John Kelleher will be your Guide as the walk makes its way on to the Kerrymans Table and will then return back to the Community Centre for Refreshments,Everybody very Welcome to attend.

Charity Table Quiz for Pieta House in McCarthys Bar Millstreet on this coming Friday Night May 24th

There is a Charity Table Quiz happening in McCarthys Bar Millstreet on this Friday Night May 24th at 8.30 pm for Pieta House,why not come along for a Good Night Out for a Great Cause,Everybody Welcome.

 

Death Notice: Margaret Lehane, late of Caherdowney

LEHANE MARGARET (late of Caherdowney, Millstreet and Cork): On May 21, 2019, peacefully, in the excellent care of St Vincent’s Care Centre, Cork, surrounded by her loving family and staff, much loved eldest daughter of the late Kathleen and Michael Lehane and sister-in-law of the late Margaret. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers Michael, John and his friend Mary Beth (Boston), devoted sister Jane (McSweeney), brother-in-law John, aunt Jane (Coffey), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and a large circle of loyal friends.
Lying in repose at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet tomorrow, Wednesday, from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery. May she rest in peace. [rip]

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9:30 Features Bluegrass Expert Greg and Cork’s Capitol Cinema is Recalled During Our 10pm Interviews

Cork Music Station is again available not only on laptop and phone but also on Internet Radio – To tune in just click here.  (S.R.)

Our 10pm interview tonight introduces Singer/Musician Bluegrass Expert Greg Blake from West Virginia USA  (pictured below with an enthusiastic audience in Millstreet Library during the current Festival of Bealtaine 2019).  And we meet with John O’Leary from Cork who was Projectionist supreme in the Capitol Cinema from 1960s.  John recalls a very special memory of JFK.  All this and much more tonight on Cork Music Station .   Also in tonight’s “Radio Treasures” we include musings, music and songs galore.  And we chat about the many items illustrated below.  Click on the images to enlarge. Feel most welcome to make contact by logging into our “Seán Radley” Facebook chat page or by texting.  One may also email us on millstreetmuseum @eircom.net – Happy Listening!  Click on the image to enlarge.  Click here to tune into tonight’s Show.  (S.R.)

Greg Blake at Library 2019
Greg Blake Interview 2019
Mairéad & Tim Local Lotto Win May 2019 pictured at Tarrant’s Bar.
Smart Store Initiative at MCS 2019.
John O’Leary Capitol Cinema Projectionist 1960s at Ambassador Launch 2019
Bealtaine Tea Dance 2019 at Wallis Arms Hotel
TY Graduation 2019 at MCS
Launch of John McCormack Electric Edition 16 CD Collection at Ambassador Hotel, Cork on Sunday 19th May 2019

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9:30 Features Bluegrass Expert Greg and Cork’s Capitol Cinema is Recalled During Our 10pm Interviews”

EAFF Champions League Finals

Best of Luck to Seán Óg Murphy who will be playing with Cork City in Tblisi, Georgia, this coming weekend, the first EAFF (European Amputee Football Federation) Champions League. City qualified after winning the Irish League last year, and will be up against home side AFC Tbilisi (Georgia) and Dinamo Altai (Russia) in the Group stage.

[read more …] “EAFF Champions League Finals”

Eily’s Report – 21st May

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

There was a great attendance at the Community Council meeting on Tuesday night. The extension and refurbishment of our Youth Complex came up for discussion but as there was no reply from the Architect there was no new development.

A sub-committee has been formed by the council to take over the staging of a family Fun Day at the end of July, and some funding  was allotted to them to help get the project off the ground.

Our Tidy Towns Committee are looking for your help right now as the planting season is in full swing.  Contact Noreen Dennehy and Patricia Randals  on 087 617 67 22 if you are available to help.  Both men and women are needed.  So please give them a ring and be ready to get stuck in and don’t leave it all to Girl Power. They have added some permanent planting to their program which will improve or simplify their work in future.

Following a break last week our Bowls Club will resume again  at the Wallis Arms Hotel on tomorrow Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Organised  jointly by the Active Retired Group and the Men’s Shed.  They invite everybody along but for Insurance reasons only those who are members of bowling clubs  can play. This problem can be overcome very easily by becoming a member. So do drop in and see if a game of Bowls is the hobby for you.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 21st May”

Fire on Mushera

Several units of the Cork County Fire Service spent a number of hours last night attending a scrub and gorse fire on Mushera Mountain … The fire broke out at around 5 o`clock. Units of the fire service from Millstreet, Macroom and Kanturk responded, and the incident was brought under control shortly before 10pm and crews returned to base. [C103]

[read more …] “Fire on Mushera”

Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club weekly update

Well done to everyone who cycled the Humpy 100 in Killorglin on Saturday. A challenging route but always a good day out. Good turnout at the club spin Sunday morning. We had three groups out, something for everyone. Well done to our “Couch to ROK” group. They cycled 80 km via the County Bounds.

The Sliabh Luachra Club Sportive takes place on 30th June next with 3 routes to choose from – a 105km or a 75km challenge.  The cycle starts at 9am from Teach Iosagain Rathmore – plenty time to get the training in yet!

Well done to Sean Dineen on his strong performance in round 1 of the Kerry County Time Trial league.

Our juvenile Racers were in Greenmount, Limerick Racecourse once again on Friday last competing in the second round of a three week league. In total we had 10 juveniles taking part which is very encouraging for the clubs future – The final round of the league is on this Friday with a number of podium places to be decided on. Congratulations to Denis O Connor, Ben Murphy, Dinny Murphy, Kate Murphy, Nicholas Buckley and Keenan Dennehy who made the scoresheet in The Fermoy Cycling Club Hennessy Cycles Summer League on Tuesday last and well done to all the SLCC competitors. Thanks to all the parents who supported the club in travelling to the races over the past few weeks.

Training for Juveniles interested in either leisure or competitive cycling continues every Saturday at 9am.

Patricia Expresses Sincere Thanks

Patricia Guerin would like to thank most sincerely her Family and Friends and All those who were so good to her during her treatment.  Especially All those who prayed and had Masses said for her.   And heartfelt thanks to All those who gave of their time to take her for her treatment.   Masses have been offered for the intentions of All.   Thanking everyone most sincerely – Patricia Guerin.  (S.R.)

Voting for MCS Students Regarding Their ECOUNESCO Projects

The Large Flowered Butterworth

Pictured yesterday at Kippagh is a Large Flowered Butterworth, currently in bloom in the hills around Millstreet. It is a native of the upland acid bogs of Cork and Kerry. While it has beautiful flowers, the leaves below are carnivorous!!  Insects walk or fly onto the leaves, which roll at their edges to prevent escape – an unlikely occurrence – since butterworts possess the strongest natural glues known.  These leaves exude enzymes which digest certain parts of the insect’s body, the plant absorbing essential nourishment. After digestion the dry insect husk blows away. Butterworts overwinter as rootless resting buds. (You can see the insects on the leaves above 💀) [1]  [read more …] “The Large Flowered Butterworth”

“Where the Road Takes Me” C103 This Sunday at 7

We thank Presenter John Greene for providing advance information on this evening’s programme.  (S.R.) 

This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene travels to Dripsey to meet Mags McCarthy.

If you’re not familiar with her music and dancing, there’s a very good reason.   The past number of years have been spent abroad, expanding her career worldwide – in over forty two countries to be precise.

Having learned to dance at the age of four and mastered  many a musical instrument, her big break came when she was asked to join the Irish dance troupe – Rhythm of the Dance’ [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” C103 This Sunday at 7″

Parish Newsletter – 19th May, 2019

PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fifth Sunday of Easter – 19th May, 2019
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> 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:

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK-END:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Donal Guiney, Drishane Road
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. John Guerin, Ballydaly
Cullen 10.15 a.m. The deceased members of the Lehane & McElvey families
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Denis O’Hare, Coole

ANNIVERSARIES: Mamie Twomey, Mill View; Tony Galvin, Main Street; Timothy Kelleher, The Bridge; Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; David McAuliffe, Canon O’Donovan Centre; Michael Lucey, Clara Road; Mary & Peter Cremin, Flintfield; Michael McSweeney, Flintfield; Jimmy Buckley, Aubane; Bob O’Sullivan, Gortavehy; John Dineen, Cahirbarnagh; Eileen Murphy, Kippagh; Paddy Murphy, Rathduane House; Timmy O’Callaghan, Banteer; Nuala Joyce, Cullen & Tralee; Joan Cronin, Kilcorney; The deceased members of the O’Shea family, Coachford.

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 19th May, 2019”

First Mushera Platform Dance of the Season on Tommorrow Sunday May 19th

First Mushera Platform Dance of the Season on Tommorrow Sunday May 19th with Music by Tim Joe and Ann From 3 to 5.30pm,No Cover Charge,Everybody Welcome.

Millstreet Community Council Congratulates Mark & Darragh

Noel Buckley, Chairman, Millstreet Community Council Ltd. extends sincere congratulations to Mark Ellis having been selected at centre-back for the Cork Hurlers for their vital game against Limerick on Sunday, 19th May 2019.   Hope he has a great game.   Also – Millstreet Community Council wishes to pay tribute to Darragh Cashman for his superb displays with Cork Minor Footballers.  (S.R.)

Result:  Limerick 1-19 Cork 1-26 🙂

[read more …] “Millstreet Community Council Congratulates Mark & Darragh”

Upcoming Events at McCarthys Bar Millstreet

Charity Table Quiz in McCarthys Bar Millstreet on Friday Night May 24th at 8.30 pm for Pieta House,why not come along for a Good Night Out for a Great Cause,Everybody Welcome.  

Saturday Night May 25th : Music by Autumn Gold

Bank Holiday Saturday Night June 1st : Music by The Rogues

Bank Holiday Sunday Night : Music by Anthony Lehane