Author: Seán

Local Pilgrims at International Eucharistic Congress 2012 in Dublin

During this week quite a number of local people have been travelling to the International Eucharistic Congress 2012 in Dublin. Here we meet world renowned Sr. Briege McKenna with Breeda O’Leary and Julia Mary O’Sullivan from Millstreet. Peg O’Shea is seen in the background. We extend sincere thanks to Breeda for sharing a selection of images from their visit to this major world event. (S.R.)

Also present from the locality – Peg and Tim O’Shea, Essie Roche, Angela Burke, Angela Kelleher, Nellie Corkery and others.   Most likely they would have appeared in the congregation as broadcast live by the global television channel EWTN and may also appear on “Would You Believe?” on RTE1 television this Sunday night when they [read more …] “Local Pilgrims at International Eucharistic Congress 2012 in Dublin”

Raising the Green Flag at Derrinagree N.S. on Tuesday

Raising the Green Flag at Derrinagree N.S. on Tuesday, 12th June 2012. A superb performance by the Army No. 1 Southern Brigade Band with Conductor, Captain Brian Prendergast at Derrinagree Church preceded the raising ceremony. A full pictorial feature will follow later. Sincere congratulations to all involved on achieving this great honour for the school. (S.R.)

Strings Concert Highlights on Cork Music Station at 8 Tonight

In a two-hour special from 8.00 to 10.00 tonight “Radio Treasures” will feature 43 minutes of the truly superb Concert performed by Strings at Drishane Chapel.   The various splendidly melodic presentations will be introduced by Music Instructor, Emer Foley-Twomey.   This is an audio experience not to be missed if you did not have the opportunity of attending the special evening at Drishane on Friday, 1st June 2012.   On our extended programme also tonight – some magnificent Alpine Swiss music …. and lots more.   So please join us from 8.00 p.m. on www.corkmusicstation.com.   You may also access the online radio channel on our Local Links on the homepage of www.millstreet.ie .   Please feel very welcome also to share your comments regarding the Concert or any aspect of our programme here on our comment feature.   Happy listening!  (Seán Radley)

P.S.  The Concert is presently being broadcast.   If difficulty is experienced in accessing the programme just refresh the website and the problem should be solved.

Millstreet Supporters Supreme in Poland for Euro 2012

Enthusiastic Millstreet Supporters in Poland for Euro 2012 truly promoting the many famous meeting venues of Millstreet. We thank Ronan Galvin, Cian O'Mahony and Friends for sharing the colourful images and look forward to further pictorial updates later ... live from Poland! (S.R.)

It’s certainly uplifting to realise that we have such superb local Ambassadors in Poland at such a hugely international event.    This is a further image from Ronan and Friends with their camper vans which they picked up in Munich after flying from Dublin.  (S.R.)

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Interview of the lads before the Croatia game: Ireland fans ready for Croatia clash by omnisport-uk

[read more …] “Millstreet Supporters Supreme in Poland for Euro 2012”

Inspiring Volunteers Coordinate Aid for Moldovan Orphanage

Loading Much Needed Aid for Moldovan Orphanage. Recorded by LTV2 at East Link Industrial Estate in Limerick on Saturday, 9th June 2012. With William Fitzgerald (on extreme right) on camera we arranged to record interviews with Austin Long from Co. Cork and Fran Noone (1st from left) from Co. Louth having met their superb volunteer co-workers from Co. Limerick. The full container will be transported by Austin ( 5th from left) to Moldova within the next few weeks. The generosity not only of these splendid Volunteers but of the many Companies, Hotels, Shops and Individuals who contributed such items as hundreds of pairs of shoes, thousands of nappies (which are like gold in that country), complete toilet sets including sinks, two ton of porridge, beds, toys etc. - is utterly awe-inspiring and shows why Ireland has such a great name abroad. Our LTV2 feature on our visit to the project on Saturday will be shown online very soon. We shall alert you to the feature on our website. (S.R.)

Supporting Ireland…and Cork….in Millstreet!

Some of the wonderfully supportive and cheerful Staff of Herlihy's Centra, West End, Millstreet demonstrating the true Irish spirit supporting the Irish Soccer team in Poland. (S.R.)

Here we share a selection of images we captured in Millstreet and at Cullen Feis this weekend where [read more …] “Supporting Ireland…and Cork….in Millstreet!”

Millstreet I.N.T.O. Presentations at Wallis Arms Hotel

Having recently retired following many years of dedicated service to Primary Education, presentations were made by Millsteet I.N.T.O. to retiring teachers Kathleen O'Connor and Anne O'Flynn at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 8th June 2012. From left: Kathleen O'Connor (who retired from Carriganima N.S.), Patsy Dineen (Principal, Carriganima N.S.), Joan O'Mahony, Chairperson Millstreet I.N.T.O.; Andrias O'Sullivan (Principal, Derrinagree N.S.) and Anne O'Flynn (who retired from Derrinagree N.S.). We wish Kathleen and Anne many years of very happy and healthy retirement. Pat Breen, Secretary, Millstreet I.N.T.O. also presented official I.N.T.O. certificates of retirement. (S.R.)

Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools

Sheila Lane and Janice Sheehan at Friday morning's special fundraising Coffee Morning in aid of Presentation N.S. and Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS. The very successful event was held in the Kitchen of Millstreet GAA Community Hall on 8th June 2012. (S.R.)

With lots of delicious home baking and a very happy, cheerful atmosphere the event attracted many visitors including some young people whose [read more …] “Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools”

“Strings” Concert at Drishane Chapel

A very successful "Strings" Concert was held in Drishane Chapel, Millstreet on Friday, 1st June 2012. Great credit is due to the wonderfully talented young musicians and singers. Their superb music teacher, Emer Twomey (nee Foley) coordinated a magnificent programme and expressed sincere thanks to all who supported and attended the very memorable event. (S.R.)

The Concert will also assist the musicians to fund their forthcoming visit to Derry where they will meet many other very gifted musicians and teachers.   We shall be sharing highlights of the Drishane Concert on Cork Music Station on Tuesday, 12th June between 8-9 p.m. in the “Radio Treasures” broadcast.   The Drishane Chapel [read more …] ““Strings” Concert at Drishane Chapel”

Presentation of Vintage Sunday Cheque to Four Worthy Groups

An overall Cheque for €6,000.00 was presented to four very worthy groups (€1,500.00 each) by Millstreet Vintage Club at a special reception in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 1st June 2012. (S.R.)

Addressing the assembly John Sheehan and Dan Barry outlined the many activities of the Vintage Club.   Further presentations were made to Gordon and Breeda O’Keeffe of K&L as well as to Jerry O’Riordan whose [read more …] “Presentation of Vintage Sunday Cheque to Four Worthy Groups”

MS World Day is on Wednesday, 30th May 2012

For further information on MS World Day please log on to http://www.worldmsday.org

Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland will be marking the day by attendance at a special event in Cork City.   Over coming weeks a number of church gate collections will take place within the overall Duhallow area.   The support of the public is greatly appreciated regarding this very worthy cause.

Coffee Morning for Primary Schools at G.A.A. Community Hall on 8th June

Millstreet Parents’ Association is organising a Coffee Morning for both Primary Schools – Presentation N.S., Millstreet and Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. – Friday, 8th June from 9.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. at Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall Kitchen. All are very welcome. We thank Kate Twomey for this information. (S.R.)

Variety, Fun, Magic and Sport at Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day 2012

"The Very Friendly Cow" was an enormous hit at Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day on Sunday, 20th May 2012 - especially when generously distributing delicious "Carriganima Ice Cream"!! (S.R.)

Variety was the keynote at this year’s magnificent Pattern Day.   Blessed with splendid weather,  it was a true Family Day where sport, fun, music, refreshments, magic, memories, conversation, [read more …] “Variety, Fun, Magic and Sport at Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day 2012”

Kilcorney Community Feis Takes Place Today – Established 1910

What a truly wonderful tradition has been maintained since the establishment in 1910 of Kilcorney Feis by Liam Ó Buachalla and his dedicated Committee and afterwards continued by his son, Seán and Seán's Family and now by a more recent also very active and enthusiastic Committee. We wish this year's Community Feis every success. (S.R.)

A Most Enjoyable 25 Year Class Reunion at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday

Some of the wonderfully dedicated organisers of the hugely successful 25 Year Class Reunion held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 25th May 2012 pictured at the occasion. The official cake was cut in the presence of the many past-pupils and teachers who attended the most memorable evening. (S.R.)

Many truly enthusiastic past-pupils had travelled long distances to be present for the great occasion.   Principal, Ken Brennan as well as teachers Colman Culhane, Peadar Ó Ceallaigh and Derry Morley were also present [read more …] “A Most Enjoyable 25 Year Class Reunion at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday”

Millstreet Parents’ Association Presents Cheque to Presentation N.S.

Presentation this morning (25/05/2012) of €2,000.00 cheque - the result of recent fundraising activities - by Millstreet Parents' Association to Presentation N.S., Millstreet. From left: Kate Twomey, Ann O'Sullivan, Joan O'Mahony (Principal) and Janice Sheehan. (S.R.)

Four Generations at Eurovision Wall in Minor Row, Millstreet on 24th May 2012 Recalling Millstreet’s Historic 1993 Eurovision Song Contest

How very appropriate during this 2012 Eurovision Week we recall the 1993 Eurovision in Millstreet before which Matthew Murphy creatively painted on his front wall at Minor Row truly superb flags of all 25 countries participating in the Song Contest in 1993. Here we meet this very evening (24th May) four generations of the Murphy Family standing in front of the now renowned wall which has been magnificently further upgraded by Millstreet Tidy Towns Tourism Association. From left: Martha Gaffney, Geraldine Goggin, Rachel Gaffney, Matthew Murphy and Seán Gaffney. (S.R.)

Matthew Murphy’s Eurovision Wall in Minor Row has been one of Millstreet’s most photographed features.   It has lasted so very well over the past 19 years and now with the new very colourful and attractive panels put in place its future is further guaranteed.    The flags are arranged in [read more …] “Four Generations at Eurovision Wall in Minor Row, Millstreet on 24th May 2012 Recalling Millstreet’s Historic 1993 Eurovision Song Contest”

Millstreet Community School Second Year Students Help Tidy Towns Association in Afternoon Clean-up Project

Millstreet Community School Second Year Students help Millstreet Tidy Towns Association on Tuesday, 22/05/2012 by participating in an afternoon clean-up project within the town and suburbs. (S.R.)