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Bernard O’Donoghue Presents Superb Musical Selection at Gramophone Circle on Friday, 10th August 2012 in Canon O’Donovan Centre

Some of the many people who attended Bernard O’Donoghue’s  splendid presentation at the August meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Friday, 10th August 2012.   Con Kelleher is scheduled to next present on Friday, 21st Sept. at 8.15 pm.  (S.R.)

Duhallow Greats

Sports people who in the Sporting World are and were widely known
Sporting greats that Duhallow can claim for it’s own
People who are known Worldwide in many a city and town
One can say of them they have earned their renown

Of the great Olympians one always held in high esteem
Derrygallon’s Pat O Callaghan the hammer thrower supreme
World record holder and two times Olympic Champion in his prime the World’s best
The man never found to be wanting when put to the test
[read more …] “Duhallow Greats”

Joanne O’Riordan is August Cork Person of the Month

Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser ; Denise O’Donoghue, Nominator ; Pat Lemasney, Southern, Sponsor, Brian Crowley MEP presents the trophy to Joanne O’Riordan

Millstreet’s Joanne O’Riordan, the inspirational 16 year old, has made a big impact over recent years despite her disability, and has now received a Cork Person of the Month award to mark her bravery and determination.

Joanne, who wowed the UN when she spoke at a conference in New York last April, recently had to undergo further surgery to allow her organs to develop properly. As well as suffering from Amelia, she also suffers from curvature of the spine and had a small steel rod inserted to support her spine.

Joanne O’Riordan, born without arms or legs, one of seven people in the world with [read more …] “Joanne O’Riordan is August Cork Person of the Month”

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Millstreet’s Cultural Icons

Now quite a well known artist his fame known far and wide
And to the people of Millstreet and Duhallow his success a sense of pride
The likeable Bertie Buckley people like him are rare
His knowledge of art and his gifts with other people he is prepared to share.

The singer songwriter Eugene Brosnan for Millstreet waves the flag
A world wide known entertainer that is surely worth a brag
At many a big concert the favourite of the crowd
And of his remarkable achievements he ought to feel quite proud.

The genius Bernard O Donoghue is one [read more …] “Millstreet’s Cultural Icons”

Generous Response to Museum/Tourist Information Centre Collection 2012

Eamonn McSweeney (originally of Minor Row, Millstreet), Breeda O’Leary, Brendan Murphy and Mary Kelleher – some of the very kind supporters/organisers at Millstreet Museum’s Annual Church gate collection on Sat., 11th Aug. 2012. The wonderfully generous response to this year’s collection amounted to €1,587.73 which will assist in defraying the cost of insurance, heating and lighting as well as part-fund the cost of a new display unit in the restoration of the the new centre for which the official handing over of the key is imminent.   Sincere thanks to All who contributed so very generously.  (S.R.)

Genealogy: Denis Cronin (born 1854)

Our Great Great Grandfather we think was called John. He had at least 2 sons: Cornelius b.1849 and Dennis b.1854 (our Great Grandfather.) The story goes that he remarried and raised a second family who may have inherited the family farm. This could explain the emigrations of Cornelius and Dennis – Cornelius went to America where he became a successful lawyer.

Dennis our Great Grandfather claimed to have been born in Millstreet in 1854. He was associated with a Colonel Elliot with whom he left for England as his servant. The colonel died very shortly afterwards leaving Dennis stranded in Bath where he [read more …] “Genealogy: Denis Cronin (born 1854)”

Magnificent Millstreet International Horse Show 2012 at Green Glens

Millstreet Grand Prix winner, Anna Edwards from Great Britain pictured with Louise Burke, Maura Walsh (IRD Duhallow) and Thomas Duggan at Green Glens on Sunday, 12th August 2012. This year’s Show was one of the very best and created a tremendous atmosphere throughout the area. (S.R.)

Blessed with some truly excellent weather the scenes at Green Glens were so very colourful, cheerful, exciting and very, very busy.   The coordination within the town, of Show traffic following the superbly successful Show was carried out with splendid precision and efficiency avoiding any traffic jams.  The Sunday event was televised for a [read more …] “Magnificent Millstreet International Horse Show 2012 at Green Glens”

Sunday at the Horse Show – Day 5


See the full gallery of over a hundred photos on the Millstreet Horse Show Facebook page

From Stable to Stable Magazine: Great Britain notched up an incredible 6th win this evening as Anna Edwards rode to victory in the €50,000 Millstreet International Grand Prix. The 28 year-old had no problem with course designer Mark McGowan’s challenging Grand Prix course and jumped clear in the first and second rounds riding “Diaghilev;” [read more …] “Sunday at the Horse Show – Day 5”

Street Trending

This weekend’s Fashion and Beauty section of the Irish Examiner meets Gillian Gilbourne, who has won numerous Best Dressed Lady prizes, and is one of Millstreet’s most glamorous women:

Name: Gillian Gilbourne
Occupation: Librarian/Mother
Favourite shops: Boutiques in rural towns
What are you wearing? Sunglasses, Bulgari, €280; Jacket, Dunnes Stores, €20; Scarf, New Look, €15; Top, Zara, €30; Bag, Newbridge, €150; Jeans, New Look, €25; Shoes, Lisa Kay, €165
Most expensive item you’ve bought: [read more …] “Street Trending”

CarrigFest in Full Swing at Carriganima

Seán Murphy (of LTV2 and The Pub Coordinator) with Johnny Bremner at The Pub, Carriganima on Sat. 11th Aug. 2012.   The wonderfully popular singer/musician Johnny from the magnificent Highlands of Scotland was hugely enjoyed by the many customers at The Pub as he opened “CarrigFest” which continues on Sunday with “Back on Track” from 4 to 6 p.m. and “Spailpín” from 7 to 9 p.m..   (S.R.)

Con Walsh – GAA Star and Olympic Bronze Medalist

As the Olympics in London 2012 come to a close, we remember Carriganima man Con Walsh (competing for Canada) who came third in the 1908 Olympics Hammer Throw, as a number of Irish emigrants to America “ran rings around the athletes of the British Empire in London”:

Con Walsh, Carriganima was born in April 1881. He was selected to represent Canada in the hammer event at the 1908 London Olympic games where he won a bronze medal with a throw of 159ft 11 ins.

At Macroom sports on July 31st 1900 he tested his first success in the athletics arena. It was the first of more than six hundred victories in his career. In 1903 Walsh was first emerging as a formidable weight thrower. In the same year he was captain of [read more …] “Con Walsh – GAA Star and Olympic Bronze Medalist”

Genealogy: Maurice O’Connell – request for help

Stephen O’Connell requests help locating any decendants of Maurice O’Connell: My family geneology, as far as I know, has Maurice O’Connell arriving in the United States circa 1880, having left from Cork, Ireland with his wife Catherine Cronin, and several of his children. Family word had them residing in or near Millstreet, where they had a farm which was lost because it was used to guarantee a failed debt of Catherine’s brother. I have a Church Baptism record for Hanora Connell, from Lisgoold, Cork dated April 12, 1865. Parents listed as Maurice Connell and Catherine Cronin and sponsored by Arthur Leary and Abigail Cronin. On the right is a photo of Maurice.

Contact Stephen @ <email>

Museum/Tourist Information Centre Church Gate Collection This Weekend

The finalisation of the process of handing over the lease by Cork Co. Council at Carnegie Hall to Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre is very close at hand.  Re-establishing the new setting involves significant costs especially in the purchase of new display units.  This weekend’s annual church gate collection (11th/12th August) is our main source of funding and permits us to defray insurance, heating and lighting costs as well as funding  limited development.  It also allows us to help in the running costs associated with our Millstreet website.   The kind generosity of the people who contribute annually is very much appreciated and is of vital importance.   We thank you in advance for your kindness and for helping us to provide these local amenities.   (S.R.)

Bernard O’Donoghue Presents Gramophone Circle Programme This Friday

Celebrated Poet and Lecturer, Bernard O’Donoghue, Oxford and Cullen will present the programme at this Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the Canon O’Donovan Centre at Clara Road at 8.15 p.m..   All are very welcome.

Enjoying the International Show Atmosphere – Denis, Dan and “Jasper”

Denis Corkery, Dan Mannix and “Jasper” at Millstreet Town Park this morning (9th August 2012) enjoying the International Show atmosphere and looking forward to Katie Taylor’s bid for Olympic Gold this evening at 4.45. (S.R.)

Business rescues Joanne’s film

Video above is “The Joanne O’ Riordan Story Promo“

From the WorldIrish.com: An unnamed Irish company has stepped into help the documentary maker brother of Joanne O’Riordan complete the project dedicated her courageous battle against a rare condition known as Total Amelia.

O’Riordan, who spoke at a UN conference about the condition last year, was born without limbs.

Production on “No Limbs, No Limits” was stopped last month when the Irish Film Board announced a cut in funding, leading to [read more …] “Business rescues Joanne’s film”

Results & Fixtures: 7th Aug 2012

GAA: JBFL: Millstreet v Knocknagree (knocknagree won), 7:30pm Mon 6th August
Barnes Trophies U16 A HC: Millstreet 1-8 Newmarket 4-9 @ Banteer, 16:30 Sat 4th Aug [match report]

The sun has started shining in Millstreet for this week’s International Horse Show

Greyhounds: Brendan O’Shea’s dog Crossfield Star won his first round race (heat 17) on his way to the Ladbrokes Irish Greyhound Derby 550 (Aug 4th). Slow out of the traps and showed good acceleration, but slowed at bend three before pulling away at the end to win by 2.5 lengths in a time of 29.95. He’ll need to do better as the competition gets stiffer [see the race video below]

Equestrian: The Millstreet International Horse Show in on this week from the 7th to the 12th. Check out millstreethorseshow.ie, or their Faebook page for more information

 

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 7th Aug 2012”

“Donald Phelps” – A Favourite in Superbly Successful Millstreet G.A.A. Fundraising Duck Race at Clara Road this Monday Evening!

Checking the results in the superbly successful Millstreet G.A.A. fundraising Duck Race held this Monday evening, 6th August 2012 at Clara Road.    The winning Ducks were owned by:  Mary Cashman, Tullig (1st);  Claire Downey (2nd);  Donal Corcoran (3rd).   The best named Duck “Donald Phelps” was suggested by Margaret O’Sullivan, Rathcoole.   It certainly was a quacking event!  (S.R.)

Blessed with a fine evening, with horses, calves and colourful flowers adding to the atmosphere on Clara Road – the exciting event attracted an enthusiastic audience observing from Clara Road Bridge as Michael Murphy and Eric Hickey released hundreds of plastic ducks that flowed gently down to [read more …] ““Donald Phelps” – A Favourite in Superbly Successful Millstreet G.A.A. Fundraising Duck Race at Clara Road this Monday Evening!”