IRD Duhallow is currently organising an Internet and Email Training Course which will commence on the 1st of March and will run one night a week for seven weeks in the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket from 7p.m. to 9p.m. The module is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge required to access a website, use a web browser, access web addresses, search engines, email, Internet Security, Social Networking etc. will also be covered. Only a very basic knowledge of computers is required from participants. The total course cost per participant is €30. If you are interested in participating or require further information please contact Mary McHugh on 029 60633. Please note that places on this course are limited.
Category: Lifestyle
Let the people be heard.
When Love is Found
Wedding Hymn “When Love is Found” performed by Annmarie O’Riordan, Tony O’Flaherty & Éamonn O’Riordan in Ballydaly Church, Millstreet, Co. Cork. [read more …] “When Love is Found”
Loretta O’Connor in Semi-final of Prestigious Over-60s Competition
Superbly singing “The Green Glens of Antrim” on Monday in Mallow, Loretto O’Connor, Knocknagurrane, Cullen has succeeded in winning through to the Semi-Final of the highly prestigious Over-60s Competition
in Cork on 15th April 2012. Renowned Organiser, Paddy O’Brien was very impressed with Loretta’s rendition of this wonderful song and recalled how with his Aubane roots, fondly remembered attending Cullen Feis as a young person. Paddy began the Over-60s Competition in 1977 and some years ago was chosen as the Cork Person of the Year for having developed this hugely popular annual event to the very impressive level which it has now successfully reached. Having won the North Cork Section of this year’s Competition Loretta is guaranteed the full support of Millstreet Parish as she participates in the Semi-Final in Cork on 15th April. She was given a splendidly warm reception when she brought the winning cup to the Canon O’Donovan Centre this week. Sincere Congratulations, Loretta and every success in the Semi-Final. (S.R.)
The Diamond Sisters
Do not know how their name of The Diamond Sisters came about
Though of their great talent there is not a doubt
Despite this two attractive women untainted by conceit
Peter Moynihan’s daughters The Pride of Millstreet
The famed Diamond Sisters are known far and wide
Beyond the border of Duhallow’s green old countryside
Wherever they perform joy with them they bring
And no shortage of fans where The Diamonds do sing
Rathmore Pantomime Preparations 2012
Here we share a selection of images from the enormous amount of preparations necessary for such a very successful production. We note the magnificent costumes. We see the ultra-modern new lighting system and [read more …] “Rathmore Pantomime Preparations 2012”
Genealogy: Daniel Flynn
Can you give me any more information on Daniel Flynn whose death was registered in Jan-Mar 1892 at Millstreet aged 80, estimated birth 1812.
You will see I found it on: https://familysearch.org/pal%3a/MM9.1.1/FTC6-FQS
Jane Berrisford – <email>
Missing Dog: Bob
Can you help to locate this missing dog who has been sighted in town in the last few days.
His name is Bob, and he is similar to the dog in the photo.
He’s a cross between a Jack Russell and a Pomeranian, and he has no collar.
He was last seen in Minor Row on Sunday evening, January 29th.
If you see him, please contact his owner: Tom Murphy, Tullig, Millstreet @ (086) 2579497
Video: U16 County Final – post match
Millstreet U16 Footballers had a fantastic win in the Cork County ‘A’ League Final last Sunday (Jan 29th) in Ballincollig when the beat Clann na nGael by 0-12 to 0-6. One of the Millstreet supporters put a video of the post match celebrations on youTube:
Millstreet Hospital to stay open … for now
From finegael.ie: Fine Gael Deputy for Cork North West, Áine Collins, has reassured Millstreet residents that their community hospital will remain open for now. Deputy Collins went on to say that the establishment of a local action group could go some way to ensuring the long-term viability of the Hospital.
Speaking at a specially convened meeting in the Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet recently, Deputy Collins said: ‘I am delighted to announce that following on from discussions I have had with Department of Health officials about the future of the Millstreet Community Hospital, I can confirm that it will not be closing this year under the recently proposed budgetary cuts’. [read more …] “Millstreet Hospital to stay open … for now”
The Friendly Atmosphere at the AGM of Millstreet Credit Union
Millstreet Credit Union AGM Held on Tuesday at Credit Union Centre
Rathmore Panto,Cinderella – Book Now!
The 25th Marion Players Rathmore Panto, Cinderella, Rathmore Community Centre, has been great success all week. This weekend Saturday & Sunday February 4th & 5th is booked out due to poplular demand.Extra Show on Sunday 12th February at 3.15pm. Further information booking: 064-7758526 / 087-9562920.
Proceeds to Kerry Parents & Frends Association
Wide Variety of Musical Favourites at Gramophone Circle
Margaret’s Excellent Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle
Donal Hickey
We were in the same classroom in Millstreet Primary school
And Donal was a clever boy he never once sat on the dunce’s stool
He still lives in the old home in Inchaleigh though I live far away
From Clara hill near Millstreet Town and the fields of Claraghatlea.
He has worked in the Cork Marts for many years three decades maybe more
And he is well into his fifties now and of years near the three score
A hunting man he knows the countryside for miles around
And he could tell you where the earth of fox or badger would be found.
Scór Sinsear Duhallow
Congratulations to all from the Millstreet & St.John’s GAA Clubs who competed in and were successful at the Duhallow Scór Sinsear in Kanturk Golf Club last night.
Ballad Group: 1st Millstreet
Recitation: 2nd: St.Johns
Question Time: 1st Millstreet, (St. Johns lost out on a tiebreak for second)
Novelty Act: 1st Millstreet, 2nd St. Johns
Set Dancing: 1st St.Johns
As the first two in each category progress, together both clubs will be taking a large group to the County Semi-finals in Coachford on February 12th.
MonsterMAC 2012 – Time to get Fit
MonsterMAC 2012 – Millstreet Country Park – Saturday 28th April – 10 a.m.
There are three levels of race this year with the inclusion of Ireland’s shortest adventure race for all participants over age 16 eligible to enter.
And if getting fit is one of your 2012 ambitions, like most people starting out for the first time, you’ll need a plan, some support and a few targets like the MonsterMAC challenge.
BabyMAC is part of the now popular MonsterMAC Adventure Challenge www.monstermac.ie offering an ideal distance for a beginner fitness enthusiast with a 3.5km run, 16km cycle and 400m kayak around a crannog lake. You’ll need your own bike and helmet, but the kayaks and compulsory buoyancy aids are provided and many of last year’s participants couldn’t kayak or swim! And you can meet with the more experienced athletes doing the longer distances that day – i.e. BigMAC and MonsterMAC. [read more …] “MonsterMAC 2012 – Time to get Fit”
Presentation of Cheque for €8,300.00 to COPE at Dromtariffe
Presentation of Mushera Christmas Climb Cheque
Aubane Social Club presenting the proceeds of the Annual Mushera Christmas Day Climb to The St.John’s Well Committee on Thursday 26 January 2012 in Aubane Community Centre – from the Aubane Community Facebook Page
Euro Lambretta Jamboree 1998
Back 1998 the Euro Lamberetta Jamboree was held in the Green Glens, Millstreet from the 19th to the 21st of June, when hundreds of Lambretta owners from all over Europe descended on Millstreet for three days.
Cesare Battaglini was an Italian who was the most famous of all long distance Lambretta riders, riding all over the world on his bikes, and he was in Millstreet for the festival. His recent death reminded us of this event: “Most times he continued riding to each event, either on a model D or a series 2. His first Irish Euro to Millstreet, for instance, involved a 2,700 mile round trip.” – from Jetset Magazine
Here are a few photos from the Jamboree: [read more …] “Euro Lambretta Jamboree 1998”
Over €4,000 Presented to MS Group Following New Year’s Day Boeing Swim
Huge Attendance at Wallis Arms Hotel for IFA President, John Bryan
Set Dancing in Aubane
Set Dancing in Aubane, Monday 19th December 2011 – the last night before Christmas. Music by the Deenagh Ceili Band. Set Dancing is on every Monday night in Aubane Community Centre at 9pm. [read more …] “Set Dancing in Aubane”
Marian Players production of Cinderella – schedule
Marian Players Rathmore
25th Annual Pantomime – Cinderella
At Rathmore Community Centre,
Saturday, 28thJanuary , 8.30pm
Wednesday, 1st February, 8pm
Thursday, 2nd Febuary, 8pm
Saturday, 4th February, 8.30pm
Matinees at 2.45pm
Sunday, 29th January & Sunday, 5th February.
Proceeds to Kerry Parents & Friends Association.
Further details and bookings 064-7758526
[read more …] “Marian Players production of Cinderella – schedule”
Gobnait Twomey’s Wonderful 90th Birthday Party
Tank Driscoll
Forty years ago i met him going to Croke Park on a football train
And fond memories of him with me does remain
A gentle giant of a man without any conceit
Once a household name by the fans of Millstreet
A stalwart defender in the gaelic football game
He was built like a tank and Tank was his nickname
He was of Clondrohid and was widely known
And in Millstreet the Club that he played for they claimed him for their own
Results & Fixtures: 23rd January 2012
Soccer Results: [full results]
AUL 1A: Rathcooole Rovers 0 Grangevale 2
AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic v Greenmount Rangers (off)
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 3 Coachford 3
AUL 3B: Rathcoole Rovers 5 Buttevant 3
Greyhounds: Brendan O’Shea’s homebred bitch Crossfield Reese won the final of the feature race last Saturday night at Curraheen Park. “A determined and strong stayer, she forged clear on the run to the turn and, after moving into a decisive lead down the back, she kept on well to deny Speed Lock by half a length in 28.88 – the pair a long way clear of the remainder of the field. ” – [from the Examiner]. also see the video of the race below
GAA Fixtures:
All Ireland Schools Camogie Senior D Quarter-Final: Millstreet CS v Colaiste Iosagain, Dublin. Sunday 29th 2pm @ Doneraile (venue not finalised – ask the school before going to watch the match)
** U16 County Football Final: Millstreet v Clann na nGaels, next Sunday January 29th at 12pm in Ballincollig
County Under 18 Premier Football League Division 2
04/02/2012 14:30: Bantry Blues vs Millstreet
18/02/2012 14:30: Millstreet vs Bothar Bui [read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 23rd January 2012″
Jean Hickey
Jean Hickey than me is a few years older I knew her long before she met and married Ted O Shea
And she went to live in Finnanefield in Kilcorney from Inchaleigh in Millstreet five or six miles away
I have not seen her for years but her I will remember until the reaper gives the call to me
Good people like her one does not wish to forget and she did not fade from my memory.
Cotters & Sigletons at Carriglea
Taken in 1947 up at Carriglea the home of the Singleton family: left-to-right: Agnes Lyons Cotter (San Francisco), Jim Cotter (Schull), John Singleton (Millstreet), Jimmy Cotter (their son born in San Francisco), Mary Singleton and Kate Singleton. Mary and Kate were from Carriglea, Millstreet, and were children of Bill and Kathleen Singleton.
Many thanks to Nancy Singleton from San Francisco for use of the photo.
Gramophone Circle Presentation Tonight
Just a reminder that the monthly Gramophone Circle get-together takes place tonight (Friday) at 8.15 p.m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road. The Presenter is Margaret Moynihan, Killarney Road, Millstreet. All are very welcome to attend and to enjoy a selection of splendid musical choices played on disc. (S.R.)
