Category: Upcoming Events

Halloween Bat Evening

http://www.millstreetcountrypark.com/2012images/bats2.jpgMillstreet Country Park are hosting a Halloween Bat Talk and Specimens display lead by Mr. Conor Kelleher of BatConservation Ireland (BCI) at 2.30pm-3.45pm on Tuesday 30th October 2012.
This is a free event. Entrance to the park is free all winter. Tea, Coffee and Cakes available everyday. Opening hours for park and cafe are 10-4pm daily.

Bank Holiday Halloween Weekend

Fri 26th – Mon 29th Oct

Spooky Activities for kids including scary scavenger hunt, tree face spotting and gathering natural items to put on freaky skeleton trees! Competition for best costume in the park 26th – 31st October.

Hallloween – Wednesday 31st Oct

Lots of Spooky activities to do around the park.

Keith Sheehan Memorial Match

The second ‘Keith Sheehan Memorial Match’ is due to take place on Sunday 28th of October at the Los Zarcos football pitch, Station Road, Millstreet.

The giants of the Millstreet soccer scene, Los Zarcos FC will once again take on a team of Keith’s closest friends and family in recognition and celebration of his life and the sport he loved!

All of the participants are committed to keeping his memory and spirit alive…and would love to have your support on the day, so please come along and help us to celebrate the 22 wonderful years Keith gave us!

Kick-off is 15:30, Sunday 28. October 2012 – come one, come all!

All are welcome to join us in The Hotel after the match

See you there!!

More details from the Facebook Event Page, or contact Colin @ <email>

 

Free Talk ‘Garden Birds’ by Jim Wilson

Renowned author and broadcaster, Jim Wilson will be giving a talk on Irish garden birds at the Secret Garden on Sunday October 28th (3-4pm). After two hard winters and a bad summer bird numbers are low so Jim will be advising on how to make your garden a haven for wildlife. This is a great opportunity to hear the advice and knowledge of Jim’s experience.

Jim Wilson is a wildlife writer, broadcaster, filmmaker, tour leader and past national chairman of BirdWatch Ireland. He is a regular contributor to The Mooney Show on RTE 1 Radio. He has written a number of books including [read more …] “Free Talk ‘Garden Birds’ by Jim Wilson”

Apple Day – come and join us in the celebration of all things apple

Free Event – Apple Day This Sunday, 21st October (1 – 5pm) will be the fourth year that we have held an Apple Day. For those of you that grow or are thinking of growing apples, the delightful John McNamara of McNamara Nurseries will be on hand to answer questions and offer advice. He always brings along a selection of apples from the orchard so that you can taste different apples.We’ll also be joined by Ballyhoura Apple Farm who will be offering tastings and selling their award-winning juices and apple products.

We’ll be serving hot soup in the tea room from 1pm, along with a selection of apple treats, and there will be apple fun and games – including the longest peel competition!

As there are no apples without bees, there will be [read more …] “Apple Day – come and join us in the celebration of all things apple”

REBEL ÓG FUN WALK in aid of Millstreet Juvenile GAA and the Mercy Hospital

Millstreet Juvenile GAA will host a ‘Fun Walk’ on Saturday 29th up Clara Mountain (weather dependent … please check back for change in walk venue). We will meet at the GAA Hall at 11am and refreshments will be served in the hall when we return from the walk. All proceeds will be split equally between the club and the Mercy Hospital. All children who collect €10 or more will receive a ‘Rebel Óg’ watch. All children to be accompanied by adults. Everyone welcome. Please support!

Contact Ciara 087 9533213 for sponsorship cards. All sponsorship cards to be returned Saturday morning.

Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables

This Sunday 23rd of September 3-4pm, at the Secret Garden Centre, there will be a demonstration in the veg garden on autumn jobs- planting garlic and autumn onion sets, green manures and winter greens. Please wear outdoor clothing and suitable footwear.

Also, if your garden is in need of some TLC, the garden rehab clinic may just be what your garden needs. It’s on the same time as the autumn clinic, also at the Secret Garden Centre. [read more …] “Free talk/demo on Autumn Vegetables”

Adult Education Courses + Training in Millstreet/Kanturk/Newmarket from September

Adult Education Courses & Training in North Cork from September.

FETAC Level 3 General Learning in Communications, IT Skills & Maths:

A return to education course will be running in both Millstreet, Newmarket/Kanturk from September 2012. These introduction courses are for people who want to return to education at their own pace while achieving a certificate in individual modules at FETAC level 3. The course will be one morning a week for 12 weeks. The day will be decided based on demand. Call Laoise/Kanturk on 086 3019375, Aine/Millstreet 086 7707301 for more information.

Family Learning Programmes:

Family Learning Programmes running in [read more …] “Adult Education Courses + Training in Millstreet/Kanturk/Newmarket from September”

Fundraising Race Night

Millstreet Macra are delighted to announce that on Saturday the 18th August 2012 Millstreet Macra will be hosting a Fundraising Race Night @ Corkery’s Bar Millstreet, Co. Cork.

The event will start at 8pm Sharp with a FREE BBQ provided on the night. You can place bets on all 12 races and to toast your success, we will also have DJ Nev banging out some classic disco tunes after the race night is complete. All money raised on the night will go towards helping both St Vincent De Paul & Millstreet Macra. There will also be prizes for best dressed male and female on the night.

Millstreet Macra has been established now for almost 40 years. It continues to provide an outlet for young people aged between 18-35. In the past few years like most voluntary organisation Millstreet Macra has been hit by the recession.

The Fundraising Race Night is seen as a way to help Millstreet Macra and St Vincent De Paul to continue the good work they do within their local community. We hope that each and everyone can support Millstreet Macra in this endeavour.

If you would like to speak to any of the Macra team and or [read more …] “Fundraising Race Night”

Millstreet ready to fly International Flags again

http://millstreethorseshow.ie/en/wp-content/uploads/nivoslider4wp_files/11_s.jpegMillstreet Horse Show returns to the international stage next week after a 12-year hiatus, with its popularity as strong as ever.

Boasting a prizefund upwards of €200,000, nine international classes, three Rolex ranking contests and competitions in every grade imaginable, unmatched facilities, not to mention the famed Green Glens atmosphere, it is no surprise to hear that families are travelling from the four provinces, complemented by competitors from seven nations.

“We have 1,200 stables booked out and we are still short. It is close to uncontrollable,” said Noel C Duggan yesterday.

“We have riders from seven nations, if not eight, for example Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Denmark. This is the only three-star international show in Ireland and there will be more entries at this show than in any four-star show in Europe.” …. this is an extract from a much longer article in today’s Irish Examiner

The Millstreet International Horse Show is on from August 7th to 13th

New Book: The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin

The Aubane Historical Society will be launching their latest book entitled “The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin” in the library on Saturday 18th August at 8pm. The Bard was a myhtical figure in Millstreet’s history and this is the first account of his life. It’s a great story, and is written by his great grandson Barry Keane. Tea and biscuits will be served in the GAA club afterwards.

From the back cover: John Robert O Sullivan made Millstreet famous during the Land War. His fight with the landlords and land agents led to intense repression in Millstreet between 1881 and 1891. At one stage the small town of Millstreet had more than 80 armed police to enforce the law. This book tells the story of his life, the main events of [read more …] “New Book: The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin”

Summer BBQ & Karaoke Competition

Day of the Regions Karaoke Competition

Karaoke takes place from 8pm on Friday 27th July 2012 at The Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet following the BBQ.

Rules:
1. Enter before 23rd July 2012 and have choice of performance times.
2. Entries also taken on the night for individual/group performers.
3. Performances will be judged by members of the audience, the most green votes wins, so make sure to bring all your friends along to vote for you.
4. Businesses entry fee €20. Individual/Group entry fee is €5.

Come dressed as the artist whose song you are singing and also be in with a chance of winning best look-a-like 🙂

The battle of the businesses competition starts at 9pm followed by individual/group competition.
Download the Entry Forms  and put them in the boxes around town or email the details <email> Before you choose a song, have a look at the nearly 2000 songs  in the full song list for the night!

[read more …] “Summer BBQ & Karaoke Competition”

Blessing of the Cross to be Rescheduled

Change of plan - the walk is going ahead but...There has been a change of plan for the walk up Clara and  blessing of the new cross, which had been scheduled for this Friday evening (July 20th @ 5pm). The walk is going ahead but only to the viewing point as the weather has left the path to the cross in bad condition. (Update: The walk has now been cancelled also). The cross will be blessed on another occasion. It would be great to see everyone on the walk anyway. Registration as planned in the GAA hall at 4.30. Refreshments afterwards. – from the Millstreet Development-Group

Also, check out the new Brochure / Map for the Clara Loop Walk.

European Juggling Convention is returning in 2014

The worlds largest Juggling Festival – The European Juggling Convention (EJC) is coming back to Millstreet in two years time. It will take place from 19th July to 27th July 2014 in the Green Glens. It was last held in Millstreet in 2006 in what was a week to remember. See more at ejc2014.org

Join the Gathering at Millstreet Country Park

http://thecorknews.ie/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_alt_layout/article/Millstreet01.jpgThe inaugural Summer Gathering at Millstreet Country Park on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd, aims to attract families and groups from the hinterland and further afield to celebrate their Irish heritage.

A forerunner to the ambitious tourism showcase, The Gathering 2013, which is being spearheaded by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, the Millstreet event will be a forerunner to the year-long series of activities being organised nationwide aimed at attracting those with Irish connections to visit the country.

Among those attending Millstreet County Park for the Summer Gathering this month will be genealogy experts, helping visitors trace their family roots by charting migration records and reviewing census information … more information on the CorkNews.ie

Discover Duhallow … A Day of the Region

The concept for ‘A Day of the Region’ was first established in 1999 in Germany as an ‘Open Doors Event’ where organisations and communities in rural areas promoted what was in their own community in an effort to educate locals in an informal way about the opportunities and possibilities available to them in their region. Since this the concept has grown substantially with 8 other European Countries taking the initiative to develop it in their own regions.
‘Discover Duhallow… A Day of the Region’ is about capturing the essence of life in Duhallow and encouraging both locals and visitors alike to take part in the wide range of amenities, clubs and activities throughout our region. This 10 day programme will be a celebration of rural community life and will showcase what Duhallow has to offer those living here as well as those visiting the region. Many people who are new to the area and working outside the region are unaware of the wealth of activities and resources available right here on their door step.

Events organised for Millstreet are: [read more …] “Discover Duhallow … A Day of the Region”

Newmarket Horse and Dog Show

Because of the exceptionally bad ground conditions this year, Newmarket Horse and Dog Show will take place on SUNDAY 8th JULY at GREEN GLENS, Milstreet. Late entries are now being taken.

The full schedule and entry forms available online on www.irishponysociety.ie under Newmarket Show.

It promises to be a fun filled day with horse and dog shows, trade stands. pets corner, pet shop, artisan foods, arts and crafts. This year will be bigger and better with 50 different classes with increased prize money. Horse inquiries to Aine at 087-6233331 and pony inquiries to Mary on 086-3438955.

And for mans’ best friend we have 9 different classes including the prestigious Munster Dog Championship with a prize fund of €400. We also have some novelty ones such as Fancy dress and dog with the best trick.Entries will be taken on the day and we hope to kick off at 1pm.

This years show will also include the following: [read more …] “Newmarket Horse and Dog Show”