Category: Music Song & Dance

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Meets American and Breton Visitors

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Fairhill in Cork….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 15th April 2025.  Our many usual features plus a selection of Interviews recorded at Millstreet Museum when American and Breton Visitors arrived.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Sarah and her father Bill Casey from USA whose Interview will be broadcast at 10pm tonight.
Our Breton Visitors whose Interview will be broadcast at 9.30pm tonight.
Springtime beneath Clara Mountain 2025.
Promoting at the Boeing Crossing in Dooneen, Millstreet – the upcoming Vintage Car Run on Easter Monday 2025 beginning in Cullen and organised by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in aid of the Irish Kidney Association.
Millstreet GAA in conjunction with Millstreet Tidy Towns Association organised a wonderfully successful Project on Saturday.
Ukrainian Organist, Oleksii Shemshur, played magnificent music including Bach during recent weekend Masses in Millstreet Church.
Organised by Millstreet Vintage Club – An Eircode Challenge…in aid of
Brain Tumour Ireland…Pictured on Sunday, 13th April at the Registration Desk in Café Aroma, Minor Row, Millstreet.
The wonderfully attractive Easter 2025 Window Display at the home of the Randles Family in Minor Row, Millstreet
Promoting at the Boeing Crossing in Dooneen, Millstreet – the upcoming Vintage Car Run on Easter Monday 2025 beginning in Cullen and organised by Blackwater Valley Vintage Group in aid of the Irish Kidney Association. From left (holding the large BVVG Banner): William Fitzgerald and Jack Sheehan. Wearing and holding the IKA Yellow T Shirts: From left: Luke Hurley, Ita Fitzgerald, Marie Fleming, Declan Ryan, Breda Sheehan, Mary Crowley and Mairéad Hurley.
Jerry Lehane of Ballydaly takes a walk down his native Minor Row, Millstreet where very impressive new footpaths are presently being put in place which will also include a new Zebra Crossing.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm Meets American and Breton Visitors”

Repeat of “Radio Treasures” Tonight at 9.45pm to 11.30pm

First broadcast on Tuesday, 8th April 2025 on Cork Music Station there is a further opportunity this Friday, 11th April to listen to the Repeat of “Radio Treasures” from 9.45pm to 11.30pm.  Many Listeners had requested a second chance of hearing the broadcast so we’ve now decided that the Tuesday broadcasts will be repeated on Fridays.   Happy listening!  (S.R.)

The Millstreet Studio of Cork Music Station from where we broadcast our weekly “Radio Treasures” programme.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Features Independence Museum, Kilmurry

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Bere Peninsula….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 8th April 2025.  Our many usual features plus a selection of Interviews recorded at Kilmurry’s Independence Museum during Saturday’s “Emigration Conference”.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

The Speakers and Organisers of the Emigration Conference at Kilmurry’s Independence Museum on Saturday. Special thanks to Dr. Con Kelleher, Macroom (pictured first from left) for the very kind invitation to the highly prestigious event.
Terri Kearney of Skibbereen Heritage Centre chats with us at 10pm.

At 10.15pm we hear Mary O’Mahony’s very interesting interview. Mary is Chairperson of Kilmurry’s Independence Museum.

At 10.15pm we hear Mary O’Mahony’s very interesting interview. Mary is Chairperson of Kilmurry’s Independence Museum.
Colm Cronin sang some wonderful songs during the Conference at Kilmurry.
Eily Buckley recently featured with members of the Begley Family on the Repeat of the TG4 2022 series.
The hugely impressive new footpath recently put in place at Drishane Road as far as Coole Cross.
Ukrainian Organist, Oleksii Shemshur, played magnificent music including Bach during recent weekend Masses in Millstreet.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Independence Museum, Kilmurry”

“Radio Treasures” First Broadcast on Tuesday Repeated on Friday

“Radio Treasures” first broadcast on Tuesday, 1st April 2025 is being repeated this Friday night from 9.20pm on Cork Music Station.  From now into the future one will have the opportunity of hearing the Repeat of the Tuesday “Radio Treasures” Show on Fridays from 9.20pm.  Happy Listening!  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Features Four Interviews Tonight

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Midleton….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 1st April 2025.  Our many usual features plus four interviews (see details on captions to photos)  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

At 9.30pm we feature a special interview with David O’Neill from Kerry Pike relating to The Butter Road.
At 10pm we feature our Interview with Ava Battles, CEO MS Ireland and with Norrie O’Neill from Killarney at a very impressive cheque presentation event in Rathmore.
At 10.30pm we feature an interview with Jack Sheehan of BVVG and John Fehily of Dripsey followed by a chat with Aindrias Moynihan, T.D..

Artist Neil Kelleher’s magnificent painting of Cork’s original Opera House featured on a recent RTÉ “Today” Show and Aileen Hickie featured on the very same Show.

Jack Sheehan leads the way at the wonderfully successful Blackwater Valley Vintage Group Tractor Run beginning from very welcoming Aubane.
The superb spirit of Daffodil Day 2025 with Roger Casey, Teresa Kelleher and Kathleen Kelleher.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Four Interviews Tonight”

Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom – John Blek Cheer Up Tour | with special guest Sarah Hickey

John Blek Cheer Up Tour | with special guest Sarah Hickey

Cork’s own John Blek is playing live in the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom at 8pm.
He’s on tour with his brand-new album Cheer Up and is known for his amazing finger-style guitar playing, songwriting, and soulful voice.

Opening the night isSarah Hickey, another brilliant Cork singer-songwriter – a perfectly way to start the evening.

It’s a seated gig, and there’s a bar with local beers, wine, minerals, and snacks, so you can settle in and enjoy the music.

📅 Tonight, Friday, 28th March
🕗 8pm
📍 Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom

Tickets and more info:
https://www.brierygap.ie/events/john-blek-cheer-up-tour

“Radio Treasures” Features Interview with Michael & Tim

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Midleton….Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 25th March 2025.  Our many usual features plus at 9.30pm an Interview wish Michael O’Sullivan from Ohio, USA and Tim Dennehy from Australia.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

From left Michael O’Sullivan from Ohio and Tim Dennehy from Australia – a chance meeting in Millstreet as both trace roots.
Friday is Annual Daffodil Day.
Millstreet’s Lenten Garden at St. Patrick’s Church.
Millstreet’s new Bus Shelter at The Square.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Interview with Michael & Tim”

Millstreet Pictorial Updates 25th March 2025

Sincere congratulations to Millstreet’s West End Café on being nominated in the “Best Restaurant” category of this evening’s Awards Event in Cork. Every success.

Some of the many people who attended Con Kelleher’s magnificent Friday presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle. Con is pictured sixth from left.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Lenten Prayer Around the Cross at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Monday nights at 8pm during Lent – also broadcast live online.
Safe landing at Millstreet Town Park!!
Splendid new footpaths being put in place this week at Minor Row, Millstreet.

[read more …] “Millstreet Pictorial Updates 25th March 2025”

TR Dallas appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night March 22nd

Once again the Legendary TR Dallas is making a welcome Return to the Pub in Carriganima on this coming Saturday Night March 22nd,we look forward to a great Night Out with this Singing Legend so do keep next Saturday Night March 22nd marked up in your Diary, should be a good One.

“Radio Treasures” Features Billy Coleman & Cheque Recipients, Tim Dennehy, Sr. Patricia Tribute

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Gullane near Gneeveguilla.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 18th March 2025. Full details of tonight’s special Interviews are contained in the photo captions below.  Repeat of Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme on Sunday, 23rd March at 10pm.  Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Tim Dennehy, Australia and Ireland whose Radio Interview will feature at 9.30pm tonight.
St. Patrick’s Day 1991 at Presentation Convent. From left: Fr. E. Corridan, Sr. Agatha, Sr. Christine, Sr. Amelian, Sr. Rosario, Sr. Mercedes and Sr. Patricia O’Shea. We pay a special tribute tonight (18th Mar. 2025) at 9.45pm on www.corkmusicstation.com to the late Sr. Patricia who would have been 90 yesterday but who passed to her Eternal Reward within the past week.
Following the recent hugely successful fundraising event at Rochestown Park Hotel during which Sportsman Supreme, Billy Coleman was honoured marking the Golden Anniversary of Billy’s winning of the British Motor Rally of 1974 – a magnificent cheque of €47,050.00 was presented to three richly deserving groups – St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet; Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre and to Marymount Hospice in Cork. Our Radio Interview with Billy, Lena and Geraldine will be broadcast at 10.00 pm tonight on www.corkmusicstation.com .
Organisers and Guests at Millstreet St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025.
Special Guest, Tim O’Shea, is pictured with Millstreet Pipe Band after Mass on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.
One of the many colourful scenes at this year’s Millstreet St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features Billy Coleman & Cheque Recipients, Tim Dennehy, Sr. Patricia Tribute”

Wonderfully Successful Celebration of Culture and Inclusion at Millstreet Community School

We thank John Magee, Chaplain, Millstreet Community School for the following report of the wonderfully successful event:

A Celebration of Culture and Inclusion took place in Millstreet Community School on Tuesday 11th March.  It was a great success, with a number of students representing their nationality with pride.  Ireland was well represented with a traditional music group, set dancers, songs and Irish poetry.  
 
The special guest for the evening was Fahmeda Naheed. She is a School of Sanctuary Ambassador, a Community Development Officer with SECAD, and Co-Chair of the Cork Three Faiths Forum and presents and produces her own weekly programme on Cork Community Radio.  She spoke about the work she has done building bridges in different settings in Cork since she arrived from Pakistan fifteen years ago.  She expressed her appreciation for the school’s ongoing inclusive approach as a Champion School of Sanctuary.
 
We were also joined by Raphael Olympio who is the Youth Development Worker with Cork Migrant Centre.  He showed his talent as a rapper and a spoken word artist.
 
Once the entertainment was completed the audience moved to the Canteen where there was the chance to taste food from a number of different countries.  We are grateful to all the families who contributed traditional food. Special thanks go to O’Leary’s Family Butcher, Tony O’Brien’s Craft Butcher, Café Aroma, The West End Café and Cloverhill Foods who contributed generously to this part of the evening.
 
The evening was a great success.  Thanks to everyone who joined us for the evening.
Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Features Part Three of Billy Coleman Special Event

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Millstreet Country Park.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 11th March 2025. Part 3 of special Billy Coleman feature at 10pm.  Repeat of Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme on Sunday, 16th March at 10pm.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Final night of the annual Cullen & District Special Needs Association Weigh-In fundraising event at Cullen Community Centre on Mon. 10th March 2025.
Relaxing at Dromtariffe Parish Hall following the final performance of the hugely successful “The Royal Flush” play which was enjoyed by capacity audiences at its four stagings of the brilliant production.

Millstreet Pipe Band performing at the annual John Hickey Memorial Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club on Sunday, 9th March 2025.
Vintage cars beginning the annual Car Run on Sunday.

 

St Patricks Day Parade happening in Carriganima on Sunday March 16th at 3pm

The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade is happening on Sunday March 16th.

Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm followed by Music in the Pub By the Diamond Sisters from 4pm to 6pm,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us for a bit of Fun,we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun too.

For Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640,looking forward to seeing you all on the Day.

“Radio Treasures” Features Part Two of Billy Coleman Special Event

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 25th Feb. 2025. Part 2 of special Billy Coleman feature at 10pm.  Repeat on Sunday, 2nd March at 10pm.   Happy listening. (S.R.)

Fundraising Night for CART Carriganima Rural Bus Service happening at The Pub Carriganima on next Saturday Night March 1st

⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨

🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on next Saturday Night, March 1st 🎶🎸🤠

🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Rosie Adair Peggy Lynch, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶

🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅

🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️

🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻

Looking forward to seeing you all there 🎶🎸🤠

“Radio Treasures” Repeat Broadcast at 10 Tonight Featuring Billy’s Celebration

Such was the tremendous response to our weekly “Radio Treasures” programme on Cork Music Station of last Tuesday (18th Feb. 2025) that we’ve received many requests for a possible Repeat of the programme which features a special tribute to the late Peggy Reidy, wife of Broadcaster Jimmy Reidy – and also Part One of a special feature celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Billy Coleman’s truly historic victory in the British Rally Championship of 1974.   Our Repeat transmission begins at 10pm this Sunday (23rd Feb.) and the Billy Coleman feature airs at approximately 10.45pm.  Part Two of Billy’s Celebration will be broadcast at 10pm on this Tuesday, 25th Feb..  Happy listening!  Tap on the selection of images (from the magnificent celebration at Cork’s Rochestown Park Hotel on Sat. 15th Feb.) below to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Repeat Broadcast at 10 Tonight Featuring Billy’s Celebration”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 Features at 10pm Billy Coleman’s Magnificent Saturday Event

Not Preceded this week (because of the recent sad departure of Peggy Reidy) by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 18th Feb. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm)…. At 10.00pm we feature firstly a five minute conversation with Colleen O’Leary in Kentucky interviewing Michael Reidy about pronunciation of Irish Christian names – the link to that interview: facebook.com/watch/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1584904365551455 .   Then we include many Interviews from last Saturday’s magnificent tribute to Billy Coleman at Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork .   Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Billy and Carmel Coleman pictured at the truly impressive celebration in Cork’s Rochestown Park Hotel honouring Rally Driver supreme, Billy Coleman, on the 50th Anniversary of Billy winning the 1974 British Rally – an amazing sporting achievement.

Motor Rallying Heroes – James O’Brien, Billy Coleman and Dan O’Sullivan.
We feature a special Interview with the famous Michael Lyster.
John Radley, Dungarvan and Millstreet chatting with Billy Coleman.
Dress Rehearsal of the upcoming superb production entitled “The Royal Flush” which will be staged at Dromtariffe Community Hall on 7th, 8th and 9th March 2025.
Medal presentations to the wonderfully talented Duarigle Gaels teams which recently took place at Cullen Community Centre.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 Features at 10pm Billy Coleman’s Magnificent Saturday Event”

“Darby O’Gill & The Little People” – Extra Presentation on Saturday 15th Feb. 2025 at 7pm…Now Sold Out!

Due to popular demand, there will be an extra presentation of “Darby O’Gill & The Little People” at Aubane Community Centre on Saturday, February 15th at 7.00pm.  (to facilitate our younger members of the audience)
Please note the time of performance.
Booking was essential…..But now Sold Out!  We thank John O’Sullivan for the update.

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Rathmore’s Marian Players Presentations

We thank John Tarrant for sharing three images and captions from the recent Presentations at Rathmore Community Centre at the conclusion of this year’s Pantomime “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs”.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Rathmore panto raises €24k for Kerry Parents and Friends  

The Marian Players Panto Group filled the seats of Rathmore Community Centre to generate an impressive  €24,000 sum for the Kerry Parents and Friends Association.  Chairman of the Marian Players Group Val Moynihan commended the terrific spirit of volunteerism that boosted the panto down through the years.  Chairman to the Kerry Friends and Parents Helen Power  commended the Marian Players in the six shows  that helped generate €24,000 funding for the Association.

The occasion remembered the late Michael John Dinneen who passed away last summer, the late Michael John made an enormous contribution not only to the Panto but to numerous Rathmore community organizations in addition to his phenomenal work with the Kerry Parents and Friends.

Former KPFA CEO Tony Darmody presented a framed montage of Michael John’s involvement with the Panto to the Dinneen family.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Features Glen Theatre at 10pm

Preceded by  Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Show relating to a wonderful Show Coordinated by Jim Lyons on Cork Music Station at 8pm on this Tuesday, 11th Feb. 2025…..“Radio Treasures ” (from 9.15pm to 11.30pm)…. At 10.00pm we visit Banteer’s Glen Theatre where we share highlights of “Roger’s Final Farewell” and we interview three very interesting people after the performance.   Lots of superb songs, music and chat.  All this and so much more on tonight’s very special Show.   Feel most welcome to contact us on 086 – 825 0074 or by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com .  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

“Kaci” is delighted to meet one of her nine pups “Pumpkin” as a cheque is presented to Nadine Bohane from Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland (AADI) – the result of a special fundraising event held at Halloween 2024 in the School.

Today, 11th Feb. 2025, is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and of St. Gobnait.

“Roger’s Final Farewell” at the Glen Theatre – The Cast.

Admiring the hair (style) and the hare (brooch) when we met Pat Randles in Minor Row!
Friday, 14th Feb. 2025 is St. Valentine’s Day.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.15 to 11.30 Features Glen Theatre at 10pm”

Musical in Rathmore

Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra Rathmore is delighted to announce that we will be hosting our musical production entitled, “Belle” – A tale as old as time, where love breaks the spell and beauty lies within.
Our forthcoming show will be staged
 at 7.30pm nightly on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th of February 2025
 live from our School Hall in Rathmore.

Darren Kiely took to the stage in Stockholm

It isn’t often we have the pleasure of seeing a Millstreet man taking to the stage in Stockholm!! Last night Darren Kiely played to a packed venue at Nalen in central Stockholm. The performance was brilliant, the atmosphere was electric and the night was a resounding success. Well done and congratulations on an astounding performance @Darren Kiely ….. Great meeting you-looking forward to the fantastic career that is ahead of you!!

Effie Neill appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night Feb 8th

The Brilliant Effie Neill is appearing at The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night Feb 8th at 9.30pm,

it promises to be a great Night Out, Everybody very Welcome.