Category: Upcoming Events

Dromtarriffe Family Fun Weekend

Dromtariffe Parish Hall are holding a great weekend of family fun on the weekend of July 27th & 28th, this is part of the Days of the Regions festival and the Gathering festival run in conjuntion with IRD Duhallow. The fun begins on July 27th with A gathering Ceili in the Hall, music by Tim Joe & Anne admission €10 and refreshments will be served throughout the night. On Sunday July 28th the family fun continues with a fun 10k fun cycle @12.30pm followed by a massive Barbecue, Bouncing castles, Vintage Display,Pony rides,Kids sports, and our now famous Donkey Derby with top cash prizes on the day. Entries for Donkey derby taken on the day. Admission €5 or €10 per family.
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Preparing for Newmarket Show 2013 at Green Glens

Brian Daly and his dedicated Coordinating Team prepare for the very popular Newmarket Show which takes place at Green Glens, Millstreet on Sunday, 14th July 2013. This superbly colourful event promises to be full of variety, interest, great weather and excellent equestrian presentations - creating a magnificent atmosphere. (S.R.)
Brian Daly and his dedicated Coordinating Team prepare for the very popular Newmarket Show which takes place at Green Glens, Millstreet on Sunday, 14th July 2013. This superbly colourful event promises to be full of variety, interest, great weather and excellent equestrian presentations – creating a magnificent atmosphere.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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COPE Event in Kanturk on Sunday, 14th July 2013

COPE    Foundation

KANTURK 

SPONSORED WALK

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SUNDAY 14th  JULY 2013

COMMENCING & FINISHING AT COPE, FREEMOUNT RD., KANTURK

WALKS TO SUIT EVERYBODY…

7 MILE WALK START 2PM

  7 MILE FUN RUN START 2.15PM

4.5MILE WALK START 2.30PM

OR JUST COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE DAY

FOLLOWED BY BBQ & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS.                                           MUSIC, SING SONG with D. J.  CAL AND  COSAMAR.

“Cosmar” is made up of Tim Browne and Brendan O’Sullivan a former musician with “Riverdance”.

 

SPONSORSHIP CARDS AVAILABLE FROM

COPE FOUNDATION, FREEMOUNT RD., KANTURK 029 – 51080

GERALDINE LUCEY    087 – 1214272,    NORA DOHERTY 029 -60241

MARY MARGARET MURPHY 087 – 6311764,

VINCENT HIGGINS    087 – 2211928,     ANNE’S  KITCHEN, BOHERBUE,

 SUPER VALU KANTURK                       

 YOUR SUPPORT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Thank You

We thank Vincent Higgins of Kanturk for this important notice.

                                                                        (S .R.)                                                                    

“Great Irish Journeys” Documentary on RTÉ 1 Television at 6.30 This Sunday Evening

The O'Sullivan Beara Walk documentary - part of which was filmed in Millstreet in March is scheduled to be broadcast on RTÉ1 television this evening at 6.30. We share images of the filming here which included (in white cloak) the renowned actor, Aidan Dooley whose one-man Show on Tom Crean was a universal hit in many theatres worldwide. (S.R.)
The O’Sullivan Beara Walk documentary – part of which was filmed in Millstreet in March is scheduled to be broadcast on RTÉ1 television this evening at 6.30. We share images of the filming here which included (in white cloak) the renowned actor, Aidan Dooley whose one-man Show on Tom Crean was a universal hit in many theatres worldwide.  All that sequence with Aidan was filmed in artificial snow conditions!  Eily Buckley, Michael O’Sullivan and I participated in the documentary but we’re not sure how much of the Millstreet filming will be included in the completed edited programme.    Click on images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Ireland’s First Bug Festival

Below is an article from the West Cork Times:  IRELAND’S first ever ‘Bug Festival’ is taking place in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of July, responding to a phenomenal surge in interest in bugs and their buzziness from [read more …] “Ireland’s First Bug Festival”

Rathmore Historical and Archaelogical Walk

A historical and archaelogical walk will take place in Rathmore on Sunday July 21st  as part of their Gathering 2013: The Rathmore Community Council and  Pride of Place Committee in Association with Sliabh Luachra Walking Club are organising a three mile historical  and  archaeological  walk  of Rathmore on Sunday July 21st. The walk will commence from Rathmore Church @ 2pm and will return to Teach Iasegain Rathmore for light refreshments. Entertainment guest speakers will provide everyone with a detailed account of these sites on walk route and for a video display on local archaeological sites. All  welcome.

For further details, contact Michael O’Mahony <email>

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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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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

Summer Computer Camps

http://summercamp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/slidecontentimage2new221.jpgNiamh Barrett Computers are holding a Computer Summer Camp in the Presentation Primary School, Millstreet from 8th to 12th July (10.00am – 12.30pm).

“Our Summer Computer Camps 2013 are multi-activity technology camps are for children ages 7 – 13 years. At our Summer Camps your child will create multimedia slide shows, movies and design and print their own T-Shirts, Mugs and DVD Covers.

They will also learn to design and create their own computer games including characters, backgrounds and sounds. Children will [read more …] “Summer Computer Camps”

Enthusiastic Preparations for This Weekend’s Prestigious Sheep Shearing Event at Green Glens, Millstreet

St. HJohn's Football Club, Aubane must take a huge bow for the magnificent preparations carried out for today and tomorrow's superb event at Green Glens. (S.R.)
St. John’s Football Club, Aubane with their splendid friends and supporters must take a huge bow for the magnificent preparations carried out for today and tomorrow’s superb National Sheep Shearing  event at Green Glens. (S.R.)

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Preparing for this weekend’s National Sheep Shearing Event at Green Glens

Lots of enthusiastic preparations are presently being made at Green Glens for this weekend's highly prestigious National Sheep Shearing Event. Cork Music Station will broadcast live from the event on both days from 2 to 4 pm. See the event's own website www.sheepshearing.ie (S.R.)
Lots of enthusiastic preparations are presently being carried out at Green Glens for this weekend’s highly prestigious National Sheep Shearing Event. Cork Music Station will broadcast live from the event on both days from 2 to 4 pm. See the event’s own website www.sheepshearing2013.ie     (S.R.)

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