Category: Movies / Audio / Video

Summer Filmmaking Camp for Teens taking place in Macroom

Join in the filmmaking fun with a week-long #Macroom filmmaking camp this summer! 📽️ Cork Young Filmmakers’ popular Summer Filmmaking Workshops for 14 – 18 year olds will take place from July 17 – 21 🔗
Applications are now open: https://firstcutfilmfestival.com/sfw23
These hands-on camps are made possible with support from Cork County Council , SECAD Partnership CLG – SECAD, Cork Education and Training Board , CreativeIrl and Cork Film Centre and cost just €75 per young person for the full week. Each workshop will cover scriptwriting, camera work, lighting, directing, and an introduction to editing.
At the end of the workshop, each participant will have experience with every role on the team and together will have produced a short film as a film crew.
Places fill quickly so please apply early!
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Spooktacular Afternoon

Millstreet Primary Schools’ Parents’ Association

The Primary Schools’ Parents’ Association would like to invite the children to attend a Spooktacular Afternoon in the GAA Hall on the 31st October from 4PM until 6PM (Costumes optional), please note a parent or guardian must accompany the child.  Entry is €5 per child.

 

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Cork Young Filmmakers Summer Camp

Young People at secondary school level in the Macroom area are invited to join Cork Young Filmmakers Summer Camp taking place at McEgan College in Macroom from 18th – 22nd July. The aspiring filmmakers will learn skills in front of and behind the camera, with films created during the camp being screened for a live audience at First Cut! Youth Film Festival 2023 in Youghal. The camps are led by expert filmmakers from Cork Film Centre.
Venue: McEgan College, Macroom
Dates: Monday 18th – Friday 22nd July
Total Cost: €75
How to Book

Please email <email> with your name, address, contact number, age and a brief outline of the experience you have and why you would like to join the course. Spaces limited, book today!

What does St Patrick’s Day mean to you?

What does St Patrick’s Day mean to you?  Millstreet Parents Assn has asked the Primary School children that very question.

To some of us it can mean going to St Patrick’s Church for mass, meeting friends and listening to the wonderful music.  It maybe visiting family and going to the St Patrick’s Day Parade.

This year, sadly, we wont be able to do any Parades or go to Mass together, so instead of a Parade etc this year The Millstreet Parents Assn has invited the children from the Presentation N.S. and Scoil Mhuire B.N.S. to send in maybe a Photograph or Video of up to 20 seconds of who they want to wish Happy St Patrick’s day to (maybe someone out of the area or abroad they haven’t seen in a long time, or a relation they miss), perhaps play some music, or even have their own mini parade, even if they want to do a picture or Art, a poem, but the idea is for the children to say what St Patrick’s Day means to them.

The Parents Assn need all Photo’s/video’s and art pieces sent in by Friday 12th March 7pm and they will put them together for viewing in our own Primary Schools St Patrick’s virtual Parade on the 17th March.  By sending it in, it is accepted consent has been given to show the clips/art on the Facebook page of The Millstreet Parents Assn and other social media platforms, this way any wishes you want sending to people will be able to seen.

But this will only work if the children take part, so let prove that St Patrick’s Day is still special to everyone.

Email:  

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The Bóing from above

Gorgeous drone video footage of the Blackwater River at the Bóing near Millstreet, in July 2018. That July will be remembered as the year of the heat wave and drought, thus the fields aren’t as green as they might normally look, and the water level is quite low. The bridge was built in 2015 as part of the Beara Breifne Way, Ireland’s longest way-marked trail.

Cork Young Filmmakers

Cork Young Filmmakers coordinate a countywide film-making programme for young people in Cork. We have some received funding for four one-day film-making workshops from Cork County Council which are to be used in partnership with Youth Clubs or groups, young people age 14-19. If you are part of such a group in Millstreet or any neighbouring North Cork towns that might be interested in this, please contact Mary at 0868139019 or <corkyoungfilmmakers@gmail.com>

See more at facebook.com/corkyoungfilmmakers

 

Netflix Debut for Conor

A huge Congratulations to Conor Sheahan on his Netflix debut. Conor is an extra in the critically acclaimed Irish film “Michael Inside”. He can be seen in several scenes. “Michael Inside” was shown in Irish cinemas last year and is now being streamed worldwide on Netflix.

[read more …] “Netflix Debut for Conor”

Wind Turbine Casualty Evacuation at Coomacheo Wind Farm

This is an interesting video of a training exercise of an evacuation from one of the wind turbines at Coomacheo Wind Farm (which is located in the valley behind Clara / Kippagh mountains [map]). It shows the infrastructure, the equipment used, and some nice scenery also.  [read more …] “Wind Turbine Casualty Evacuation at Coomacheo Wind Farm”

Cinema: Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village

Briery Gap will screen ‘Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village’ this Wednesday 7th September at 8:30pm.

This film is based on the story and people of Knock and explores the big question of faith in a small Irish village.

Admission €5, fáilte roimh cách.
T: 026 41917 | brierygap.ie | E: <email>

[read more …] “Cinema: Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village”

Millstreet International Horse Trials 2016

Take a look at the Millstreet 2016 Cross Country course from the air! Horses and Riders are coming from all over the world, including much of Europe, and America.
Friday 26th and Saturday 27th August. Timetables below.


[read more …] “Millstreet International Horse Trials 2016”

Cinema: “Mick”

This local documentary by LTV & The Michael Collins Centre traces the life of Michael Collins, from his birth near Clonakilty in 1890, through his school days at Lisavaird and Clonakilty national schools. It follows his time working in London, his role in the 1916 rebellion and Collins coming to the fore as one of the most important Irish leader of The War of Independence. Events in Dublin and West Cork during that war are highlighted as is the division over the treaty. The Civil War and “The Big Fella’s” death in Beal na Blath in 1922 are explored. The film uses dramatic sketches and interviews with relatives of the people involved to tell the story of this extraordinary period of Irish history. We have a look at the Michael Collins monuments around the country, including the unveiling of the [read more …] “Cinema: “Mick””

The Forgotten Maggies Official Documentary

Steven O’Riordan has published his 2009 documentary “The Forgotten Maggies” online: “Directed and Produced by Steven O’Riordan with Ger Boland co-producing, The forgotten Maggies focuses on the human rights aspect surrounding the Magdalene Laundries, including testimonies from women and an exploration of the High Park exhumation where 155 Magdalene women were exhumed in 1993” … [see more]

Organisers of Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade want to say Thanks to Everyone who made it a Great Success

Sean and Matt of The Pub in Carriganima wish to thank Everyone who Supported and Helped in anyway with the St Patricks Day Parade held in Carriganima on Sunday, in Particular they would like to thank all the People who participated in the Parade with Floats, Vehicles Etc, to John Paul O`Shea Mayor of Cork County for being the Grand Marshal for the Day, the Cullen Pipe Band for Leading the Parade, An Garda Siochana for there help, to the huge turnout of people that came to watch thanks for supporting the event, and finally to anyone we may have forgotten to mention here who might have helped out in any way, we thank you very much, the Event was an outstanding Success which was also helped by superb Sunshine on the Day, we look forward to seeing ye all again for the 2017 Parade.

We share the first three images of a truly wonderful St. Patrick's Parade held on Sunday, 20th March 2016 in the very welcoming Carriganima blessed with glorious sunshine. Great credit is due to Seán Murphy and his Coordinating Team for such a very successful annual event. Grand Marshal of the Parade was Cllr. John Paul O'Shea, Mayor of Cork County. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Thanks to Sean Radley for the Photo

Cinema: Macroom Town & Countryside 1993 by LTV

We at Briery Gap Cinema are delighted to announce that we will be screening the LTV production ‘Macroom Town and Countryside’ from 1993. Presented by Barry O’ Brien this film explores Macroom Town and it hinterland and is based on interviews with local people. Many interesting topics such as history, crafts and times gone by are discussed. The film was recorded by Dan Joe Kelleher and is 1 hr 55 mins in length.

LTV1 and LTV2, based in Macroom and Millstreet, are much-loved local services that celebrate their respective areas. LTV began broadcasting just over 30 years ago, and with a hardworking team of volunteers the channels produce local uplifting shows which are thoroughly enjoyed and cherished.

“Macroom Town & Countryside 1993 by LTV” will be shown on 18th of January at 8:30pm in the Briery Gap. Admission is €5. [further details]

Cinema: Older Than Ireland

Older Than Ireland is a landmark feature documentary that explores what it means to have lived one hundred years in Ireland, as seen through the eyes of its oldest citizens. Featuring thirty men and women, this remarkable group of centenarians, all born before 1916. These centenarians are our living history and it is through their wit, wisdom and philosophy that the film explores the more universal themes of life. From youth to true love, from loss to regrets, from the meaning of life to the existence of a life hereafter — the centenarians have an opinion on it all. Cert PG – Admission €5.

7th December at 8:30pm at the Briery Gap.

Cork Music Station Broadcasting Live Tonight from 8pm at The Country Hall of Fame Show at The Great Northern Hotel Bundoran

Cork Music Station with DJ Willie Fitzgerald are Broadcasting Live Tonight from 8pm at The Country Hall of Fame Show with many top Artists lined up including the Legendary Big Tom, all this is happening at The Great Northern Hotel Bundoran so do tune in for a Night of Great Entertainment.michael commins

Remembering Legendary Film Star, Maureen O’Hara & Her Connection with Millstreet Including Her Admiration for Turbrid Holy Well

0025-Maureen-OHara-20110092-Maureen-OHara-20111-150x150The interview we recorded in 2011 features on LTV2 Programme 211.  Hugely popular Film Star, the Legendary Maureen O’Hara holds a framed picture of Turbrid Holy Well with which she was presented by Seán Radley, Ita & William Fitzgerald following a fascinating brief interview with LTV2 at Glengarriff Golf Club on Sunday night, 26th June 2011.  We referred very especially to Maureen’s starring role in “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne in 1951. We believe that Maureen once visited a pharmacy in Millstreet as she was en route most likely to Killarney. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

We extend our sincere sympathy to the Family of the late great Maureen O’Hara who has gone to her Eternal Reward at the age of 95.  She died peacefully in the presence of her Family in America and it’s reported that the music of “The Quiet Man” played gently in the background.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. Here we recall our meeting with the wonderfully friendly Maureen in 2011.

Interview Featured on LTV2 Prog. 211 – Legendary Film Star, Maureen O’Hara Wonderfully Impressed by Tubrid Holy Well – Special Brief Interview with LTV2 Millstreet at Glengarriff Golf Club

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of William & Ita Fitzgerald and the very significant assistance of Glengarriff Golf Club General Manager, Des Keaveney together with the much appreciated help of Maureen’s personal assistant, Caroline – LTV2 was indeed remarkably privileged to be allowed a brief interview with the iconic film star legend, Maureen O’Hara.   Maureen who is such a truly magnificent role model for her countless fans and [read more …] “Remembering Legendary Film Star, Maureen O’Hara & Her Connection with Millstreet Including Her Admiration for Turbrid Holy Well”

Video: Kilcorney Entry to Eir Broadband Competition

Tadhg Curtin has made a video for a competition Kilcorney has entered. The competition is brought to us by Open Eir. The prize is €250,000 which is allocated to bringing in fibre optic broadband to the area. It would be really great if you could share and like the video, the competition is encouraging community spirit.

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Eurovision ’93: Back Stage Reaction to the Win

RTÉ reporter Tom MacSweeney was back-stage to capture the reaction and spoke to Liam Miller, Executive Producer of Eurovision 93 (who had lots of nice words for the Millstreet community), the previous year’s winner Linda Martin, Pat Kenny, and the winner, Niamh Kavanagh:

If you can’t see the video, you can probably still see it on RTÉ.ie
Ireland are in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. RTÉ2 8pm to 10pm … best of luck to Molly Stirling
[read more …] “Eurovision ’93: Back Stage Reaction to the Win”

Love Will Tear Us Apart

Love Will Tear Us Apart is a project from the heart for Irish artists JD Kelleher (from Minor Row, Millstreet) and Peter M Smith. Ahead of the referendum on Marriage Equality in Ireland on May 22, 2015, it is an attempt to raise awareness of the need for a positive vote for Freedom, a Yes to Equality for all Irish people.

Read More:  [read more …] “Love Will Tear Us Apart”