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Hugely Successful Millstreet Festival 2013 – Day 2 – Friday, 5th July

The spectacular highlight of Day 2 was the enormously successful Willie Neenan Road Race. Here we view the winning lady champion - Martina Kiely (nee Hickey) receiving her prizes from Marie Neenan & Fr. Paddy O'Byrne while we also meet the Neenan Family including John D. who travelled from USA to coincide with the historic race. (S.R.)
The spectacular highlight of Day 2 was the enormously successful Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race. Here we view the winning lady champion – Martina Kiely (nee Hickey) receiving her prizes from Marie Neenan & Fr. Paddy O’Byrne while we also meet the Neenan Family including John D. who travelled from USA to coincide with the historic race. (S.R.)

34Millstreet Festival 2013 - Day 2 - 5th July -800Blessed with truly glorious summer weather Day Two also included a Treasure Hunt with its focus on Millstreet Town.   “Natural Gas” with their superb music performed in the Wallis Arms Hotel that night.   Here we share over 30 images especially from the marvellous Road Race.   More pics to follow at a later point.  Click on the images to enlarge.   Enjoy our [read more …] “Hugely Successful Millstreet Festival 2013 – Day 2 – Friday, 5th July”

Preparing for Millstreet Gathering Festival 2013

Wonderfully enthusiastic preparations at Millstreet Museum today as we prepare for our three-day temporary opening (4th-7th July from 10 until 2). Veronica O'Callaghan brought the official buntings while Patrick Buicke, Declan Cotter Mary Kelleher and Mary Cronin as well as Denis Hickey had to decide whether the portrait of Michael Collins or Eamon de Valera would be placed on top! We are most grateful to the splendid gentlemen from FÁS who have been so very helpful to us in reaching high to put our various pictures in place and for sharing their strength in moving heavy historic objects. We especially thank Patrick Buicke for positioning the heavy original 1840 Cross into a perfect location. (S.R.)
Wonderfully enthusiastic preparations at Millstreet Museum today as we prepare for our three-day temporary opening (4th-7th July from 10 until 2). Veronica O’Callaghan brought the official buntings while Patrick Buicke, Declan Cotter, Mary Kelleher and Mary Cronin as well as FÁS Supervisor, Denis Hickey had to decide as to whether the portrait of Michael Collins or Éamon de Valera would be placed on top! We are most grateful to the splendid gentlemen from FÁS who have been so very helpful to us in reaching high to put our various pictures in place and for sharing their strength in moving heavy historic objects. We especially thank Patrick Buicke for positioning the heavy original 1840 Cross into a perfect location. (S.R.)

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Millstreet Hosting Cork Co. Board Monthly G.A.A. Draw at Colemans

Cork Co. Board GAA Draw at Colemans on Thursday, 27th June 2013

With G.A.A. Stalwarts like William, Johnny and Connie representing the various sporting decades, among the large gathering who assembled at Colemans for the monthly Cork Co. Board Draw
With G.A.A. Stalwarts like William, Johnny and Connie representing the various sporting decades, among the large gathering who assembled at Colemans very impressive Showroom for the monthly Cork Co. Board Draw it emerged that the first prize of the Kia car went to Mitchelstown.   There was one prize of €150.00 for the Dennehy Family of Gortavehy.  More pics. later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Temporary Opening of Millstreet Museum for Gathering Festival

Millstreet Museum & Tourist Information Centre will open on a temporary basis to coincide with Millstreet Gathering Festival.    The Centre is presently being prepared for its official opening later in the Summer but we welcome visitors to view the work-in-progress this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (4th, 5th and 6th July 2013).  Opening Hours on the three days are from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m..      (S.R.)

Wonderful Wedding of Louise & Brendan – Millstreet Party at McCarthy’s Bar

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The wonderful wedding of Louise McCarthy, Lackabawn and Brendan Cooper, Claraghatlea, Millstreet took place at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 23rd June 2013. On the next day at McCarthy's Bar, The Square, Millstreet a superb Party took place with excellent music supplied by "The Kelt" (Con & Tom). (S.R.)
The wonderful wedding of Louise McCarthy, Lackabawn and Brendan Cooper, Claraghatlea, Millstreet took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 22nd June 2013. On the next day at McCarthy’s Bar, The Square, Millstreet a superb Party took place with excellent music supplied by “The Kelt” (Con & Tom).   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Here we share a further selection of images from the very enjoyable Party. (Please ignore any highlighted word(s) in this caption except the highlighted “continue reading” below…. It’s a technical problem with the website at the moment.)  If we receive images of the Wedding and with the permission of The Happy Couple we shall be delighted to share.   We all wish Louise and Brendan all the very best [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding of Louise & Brendan – Millstreet Party at McCarthy’s Bar”

Ballyhass Lakes Superb School Tour 2013

Cloghoula N.S. School Tour took place on Thursday, 27th June 2013 to the magnificent Ballyhass Lakes Adventure Centre near Mallow. Here we share the first three of many colourful images of a truly excellent school tour blessed with glorious sunshine and lots of exciting activities coordinated by such a helpful, encouraging and friendly Staff. Full information on this hidden gem situated on our doorstep is available on   

www.ballyhasslakes.ie

                                              Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Centra’s “School’s Out” Summer Party 2013 Hugely Successful

What a wonderful way to begin the Summer School Holidays - A superb Summer Party was very generously organised by Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet on Wednesday, 26th June 2013 with delicious refreshments, marvellous face-painting and balloon craftsmanship - all proving so very popular with the Primary School children and their Parents and Guardians. (S.R.)
What a wonderful way to begin the Summer School Holidays – A superb Summer Party was very generously organised by Herlihy’s Centra, Millstreet on Wednesday, 26th June 2013 with delicious refreshments, marvellous face-painting and balloon craftsmanship – all proving so very popular with the Primary School children and their Parents and Guardians.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

16Centra's School's Out Party 26 June 2013 -800Great credit is due to the Herlihy Family and wonderfully dedicated Staff on organising such a splendidly enjoyable event.   Here we share lots more images illustrating the joy of the young people on a day blessed with [read more …] “Centra’s “School’s Out” Summer Party 2013 Hugely Successful”

Millstreet Golf Society – Outing on Saturday, 6th July 2013

Millstreet Golf Society have an outing to Kanturk GC on Saturday 6th  July.   Tee time is from 11:00 to 13:00. It is being run in conjunction with The Gathering Festival and is open to members,ex-members, casual golfers and visitors to the town for the weekend.  If you are interested in playing please contact Denis at 087 9527880 or Jer at 087 7932736.    Closing date for entries is Thursday 4th July.    We thank Denis Hickey for this important notice.     (S.R.)

Wonderful Retirement Reception for Pat Breen at Wallis Arms Hotel

Retirement Reception for Pat Breen on 21st June 2013

Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen. Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O'Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O'Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later - Click on the images to enlarge) - S.R.
Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen following such dedicated service to Primary Education.  Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O’Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O’Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later – Click on the images to enlarge) – S.R.

Ted Dineen Celebrates His 50th Birthday at Wallis Arms Hotel

We extend heartfelt and sincere best wishes for a very Happy 50th Birthday to Ted Dineen of Cloghoula, Millstreet which together with his wife, his Family and Friends joined a very enjoyable reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel.
We extend heartfelt and sincere best wishes for a very Happy 50th Birthday to Ted Dineen of Cloghoula, Millstreet who together with his wife, his Family and Friends joined a very enjoyable reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel.  Ted’s actual birthday is today – Saturday, 22nd June 2013.   (S.R.)Ted Dineen's 50th Birthday at Wallis Arms Hotel on 21 June 2013

 

Pat’s Superb Musical Presentation Delights the Large Audience

Pat McCarron presented a magnificent selection of music and songs at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 21st June 2013 in the Canon O'Donovan Centre to the delight of a large appreciative audience. Our group picture includes (first from left) Con Kelleher who will be Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th July. (S.R.)
Pat McCarron presented a magnificent selection of music and songs at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday, 21st June 2013 in the Canon O’Donovan Centre to the delight of a large appreciative audience. Our group picture, showing just a section of our audience,  includes (first from left) Con Kelleher who will be Guest Presenter on Friday, 19th July.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Gramophone Circle on 21st June 2013

Gramophone Circle Musical Presentation Tonight

Pat McCarron of Bandon is our Guest Presenter tonight (Friday, 21st June 2013 – the longest day of the year) in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet at 8.15.   All are very welcome.    (S.R.)

Bruach na Carraige Extension Official Opening in Rockchapel on 24th June

The newly completed extension to the Bruach Na Carraige Centre will be officially opened by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht on Monday 24th June at 8pm.

The new extension includes a new stage complete with all fittings as well as the whole building being upgraded to all the latest fire regulations, as well as new chairs and some tiered seating. The Minister will also launch the Bruach Na Carraige Summer programme of Our Seisiún, Summer School and Summer Camp
All are welcome to this launch and opening.

(We thank Jack Roche for this important notice – S.R.)

Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on Saturday

Following a wonderfully successful and enjoyable week in Millstreet and Dublin (and Dingle) our Breton Friends left Millstreet on Saturday on their way to Ringaskiddy to board the ship for Brittany. Millstreet Pipe Band added so much to the leaving as they gave a splendid recital outside the Twinning H.Q. at McCarthy's Bar in The Square, Millstreet. Margaret Bourke arranged to show Bernard (artist supreme) his magnificent painting which is on permanent display in Millstreet Credit Union building at The Square. (S.R.)
Following a wonderfully successful and enjoyable week in Millstreet and Dublin (and Dingle) our Breton Friends left Millstreet on Saturday on their way to Ringaskiddy to board the ship for Brittany. Millstreet Pipe Band added so much to the leaving as they gave a splendid recital outside the Twinning H.Q. at McCarthy’s Bar in The Square, Millstreet. Margaret Bourke arranged to show Bernard (artist supreme from Pommerit le Vicomte) his magnificent painting which is on permanent display in Millstreet Credit Union building at The Square.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

32Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on 15 June 2013 -800Here we share a further 31 images of the leaving of our Friends.   In two years time, God willing, it will be Millstreet’s turn to travel for a week to Brittany.    It’s so wonderfully uplifting that the Twinning between our two communities has continued to grow in strength over the past almost thirty years.  Vive La Bretagne et Vive l’Irlande – Long live Brittany and [read more …] “Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on Saturday”

Millstreet Pitch & Putt 2013 “Sing” Cup Team Competition

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

 The 2013 “Sing” Cup Team Competition will take place on Monday June 24th, Tuesday June 25th and Wednesday June 26th commencing at 7 p.m. There are eight players on each team with the best three scores at each hole to count.  You may play at any one of the above times.

 

TEAM A TEAM B TEAM C TEAM D
Brian O’Sullivan (c) Ashley Edmonds (c) Bill Kelleher (c) Colin Murphy (c)
Daniel Breen Denis Hickey Michael Breen Pat Breen
Con Buckley Robert Kelleher Colm Fraser Conor Casey

Liam Cronin

 Teresa Kelleher Diarmuid Fraser Lauren Corcoran
Steven Dennehy Padraig McCarthy Shane Murphy Patsy Corcoran

Shane Dineen

Alan Murphy

Danny O Mahony

Patrick Dineen
Aoife Fraser Lydia Murphy Andrew Roche Shane Dineen
Katelyn Murphy Padraig Sheehan Deirdre Treacy Frank Reen
TEAM E TEAM F TEAM G  
Aoibhinn Linehan (c) Kristen Murphy (c) Jordan Kiely (c)  
William Buckley Denis Breen Shane Browne
Barry Fraser John Fitzgerald Danny Buckley
Patrick Kelleher Timmy Keane Stephen Crowley

Killian Linehan

Darren Kiely

Donagh Murphy
Simon Murphy Kevin Linehan Ryan Murphy
Connie Roche Mark O Connor Jimmy O Sullivan
John Twomey Tadhg McSweeney Chris Twomey

 

If you would like to play and your name is not included, or if you wish to play at a different time, please call 0868510423 to make arrangements.

We thank Pat Breen of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club for this important information.   (S.R.)

Very Successful Breton-Irish Dinner and Dance at Wallis Arms Hotel

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Marking the final night of the week-long visit of our Breton Friends a very successful Dinner and Dance was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 14th June. Talented young musicians and Gillian from Millstreet Pipe Band presented a special performance and there were a number of presentations. Images of our recent Dublin Tour were projected on to the hotel wall-screen. We wish our Friends a very safe and enjoyable back to Pommerit le Vicomte on Saturday. (S.R.)
Marking the final night of the week-long visit of our Breton Friends a very successful Dinner and Dance was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 14th June. Talented young musicians and Gillian from Millstreet Pipe Band presented a special performance and there were a number of presentations. Images of our recent Dublin Tour were projected on to the hotel wall-screen. We wish our Friends a very safe and enjoyable journey back to Pommerit le Vicomte on Saturday.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

A Milestone Is Marked Today at Millstreet Museum

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A milestone in so many ways was marked at Millstreet Museum in the Carnegie Hall today (13th June 2013) as the famous Liscahane Ogham Stone was expertly transported and put in position by the superbly obliging members of Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council. We thank the men who faced and overcame the challenge of such a very heavy historic stone. Special thanks also to Denis O'Shea of C.C.C. who could not have been more helpful. We were delighted to welcome Barry and Dominic from Storefit, Cork who are so expertly constructing our new Centre with new glass units and shelving over today and tomorrow. When all our units are in place Mary Kelleher, Mary Cronin and I will certainly have a very busy time filling the various shelves, adding labels, signage etc.. So the re-opening of Millstreet Museum and Tourist Information Centre moves a significant step closer. (S.R.)
A milestone in so many ways was marked at Millstreet Museum in the Carnegie Hall today (13th June 2013) as the famous Liscahane Ogham Stone was expertly transported and put in position by the superbly obliging members of the Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council. We thank the men who faced and overcame the challenge of such a very heavy historic stone. Special thanks also to Denis O’Shea of C.C.C. who could not have been more helpful. We were delighted to welcome Barry and Dominic from Storefit, Cork who are so expertly constructing our new Centre with new glass units and shelving over today and tomorrow. When all our units are in place Mary Kelleher, Mary Cronin and I will certainly have a very busy time filling the various shelves, adding labels, signage etc.. So the re-opening of Millstreet Museum and Tourist Information Centre moves a significant step closer.   Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Our Breton Visitors Truly Enjoy Dublin

Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to "meet" Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to “meet” Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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