Category: People

Debs 2011 – Leaving for the Annual Event in Cork

Superb style in evidence as the group photograph is taken at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet on Thursday, 4th August 2011 in advance of leaving for the Debs Ball at Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork.

Here we share a selection of images taken at the Hotel on Thursday as well as the leaving for Cork in [read more …] “Debs 2011 – Leaving for the Annual Event in Cork”

Wedding of Julie & David on Friday, 5th August 2011 – Full Feature Later

The Wonderful Wedding of David Brosnan (Knocknagree/Rathmore) & Julie O'Leary (West End & Adrivale, Millstreet) on Friday, 5th August 2011. Here we see David and Julie cutting their magnificent Wedding Cake at their Reception in Ballygarry House Hotel, Tralee. A full feature on the most memorable day will follow over the next few days. (S.R.)

Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011

Minister Leo Varadkar is presented with a portrait of Tubrid by Áine Collins, T.D. as he meets at Millstreet Museum premises a group interested in the promotion of Walking Tourism.

The Minister discussed the O’Sullivan Beara National Walkway with Michael O’Sullivan and others.   He gave a brief interview to LTV2 with further contributions from local people.   He indicated that he is especially interested in [read more …] “Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Leo Varadkar, T.D. Visits Millstreet This Morning – 6th August 2011”

Wonderful Style for Millstreet Community School Debs 2011

Superb elegance and magnificent style were very much in evidence as the Students of Millstreet Community School with their Friends posed for photographs at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Milllstreet on Thursday, 4th August 2011 in advance of their leaving for the Debs Event at Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork.

On The Passing Of Dick Kiely

Dick Kiely was the principal teacher when I was in primary school
And he seemed quite impartial and with fairness he did rule
He did not have his favourites as some other teachers had
A good and honest fellow and in him nothing bad.

A famous gaelic footballer when he was in his prime
But I never see him playing it was before my time
By all accounts the mighty Dick was a renowned athlete
One of the famous sportsmen for to represent Millstreet.
[read more …] “On The Passing Of Dick Kiely”

Millstreet Directory of Community Services – Official Launch Feature

Members of Millstreet Macra present at the recent launch of the new Millstreet Directory of Community Services in Millstreet Community School.

Margaret Crean was the MC while Áine Collins, T.D. officially launched the Directory in the presence of a sincerely interested audience.   Nora O’Connell and Rita Buckley as well as a wonderfully committed team of [read more …] “Millstreet Directory of Community Services – Official Launch Feature”

Nora Crowley 1918-2011

Nora Crowley 1918-2011. It was with great sadness that the family and friends of Nora Crowley (née Murphy) Knockanish, The Spa, learned of her passing on Saturday, July 9. Nora was one of the oldest surviving members of the community of Spa parish.

Born on February 15, 1918 in her beloved Kilcorney, Millstreet she witnessed many dramatic events in her long life. In 1944 she married James and they set up home in The Spa where she lived until September 2009. They were blessed with a family of five boys and one girl.

Nora was a loving wife and caring mother and devoted all her life to her family. While she was a shy and retiring lady, she still touched the lives of many people and in her eyes everyone was special and important…… Read the full article on the Kerryman:

Cullen Vintage Rally & Threshing Sunday 2011 – A Wonderful Success!

The members of the very popular "Loose Connection" Band who so splendidly performed at Sunday's wonderfully successful Cullen Annual Vintage and Threshing Event to the delight of the very large attendance. This is one of the main fundraising occasions for the Cullen & District Special Needs Association. We shall arrange a full feature on the mighty event within the next week. The great family event was also recorded by LTV2 Millstreet for transmission in the Autumn. (S.R.)

M.M.M. Seek Partnership in Mission – Inspirational Address at Mass

Sr. Isabelle Smyth and Sr. Maura O'Donohue of the Medical Missionaries of Mary in Millstreet this weekend outlining their very impressive mission in Africa. Congregations at the various Masses felt wholeheartedly motivated to financially support this hugely essential work which strives to save the lives of many in a country where the need is so great.

Read about Sr Isabelle’s work and listen to an interview with Sr. Maura O’Donohue

The Launch of the Splendid Millstreet Directory of Community Services Today

Nora O'Connell presents a copy of the very impressive new Millstreet Directory of Community Services to Áine Collins, T.D., who offically launced the Directory today at Millstreet Community School. Also included are the other members of the Co-ordinating Team - from left: Margaret Crean, Ciarán Casey (Citizens Information), Rita Buckley, Elaine Hooper and Stephen Kelly (H.S.E.). A full feature on the very significant event will appear later. (S.R.)

Carriganima Music Festival – Sunday, 26th June 2011

Brilliant sun shines on the Country & Western Music Event at the Pub in Carriganima on Sunday, 26th June 2011.

As promised, here we feature the second day of the recent very enjoyable Music Festival in Carriganima.   Country & Western D.J., William, with  live music from Peter Lane and Eamonn entertained the ever increasing crowd who [read more …] “Carriganima Music Festival – Sunday, 26th June 2011”

Mass Celebrated at West End Cemetery for the First Time Ever

For the very first time ever Mass was concelebrated at the West End Cemetery beside St. Patrick's Church tonight by Fr. Paddy O'Byrne, Canon John Fitzgerald (P.P.) and Fr. Seán Tucker at 8.00 p.m.. Pictured here following the celebration of Mass (from left): Mary O'Connor, Clara Manley, Fr. Paddy O'Byrne, Jimmy & Kathleen O'Leary. (S.R.)

Brian Hayes TD, Minister of State at the Dept. of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Visits Millstreet Tonight

Pictured at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight - from left: Cllr. Noel Buckley, Minister Brian Hayes, T.D. from Dublin and Deputy Áine Collins, T.D.. Minister Brian was very impressed as he noted the dedicated Local Lotto Committee preparing at the Hotel for tonight's Draw which has a jackpot of €11,200.00. (S.R.)

Magnificent Response to “Clara Inn” Fundraising Auction

Mighty excitement as the final bid of the night at the very successful Auction in the "Clara Inn" is won by a truly inspiring and generous "syndicate" of dedicated supporters of the Jerry O'Leary Memorial Fundraising event in aid of the Oncology Dept. of Cork University Hospital.

Coffee Morning at Knockcahill, Rathcoole Today – Jerry O’Leary Memorial Fundraiser in Aid of Cork University Hospital Oncology Dept.

Jerry O’Leary Memorial Fundraiser In Aid of Cork University Hospital Oncology Dept. commenced this morning, Saturday July 16th 2011 with a Coffee Morning from 10.00am~2.00pm at the Home of Teresa O’Leary, Knockcahill, Rathcoole. An Auction follows this evening in Pomeroy's Clara Inn, Millstreet commencing @ 10.30pm.. Here we see some of the many people who attended the hugely successful Coffee Morning today.

Magical Experience at Millstreet Library Today

Magic Circle Magician Supreme, John Francis, thrilled an enthusiastic young audience at Millstreet Library today with his annual magical presentation co-ordinated by wonderful Librarian, Breda O'Leary. This is one of many exciting activities at the Library over the Summer of 2011. (S.R.)

Millstreet’s “Michelangelo” on Bastille Day 2011!

On this, France's National Holiday, 14th July 2011 "Bastille Day", we view Millstreet's "Michelangelo", Pádraig Forde, at work in St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet today adding exquisite finishing touches to the superb overall painting project in our Parish Church.

Warm Welcome for Kilmeedy Visitors

Margaret Kelleher of Minor Row, Millstreet (5th from left) extends a warm welcome at Nibbles Food Emporium in West End to Kilmeedy natives who were visiting Millstreet this morning. From left: Ted and Josephine Kelleher of Macroom; Denise Kelleher of Killavullen and Limerick; Eileen and Denis Kelleher of Limerick. Ted and Denis are nephews of the late Joan Kavanagh of Pound Hill, Millstreet. Their late father, Michael, was a brother of Joan. (S.R.)

Cardinal Burke Visits Cullen This Tuesday Evening

Gary McSweeney with his mother Sheila and with his cousin, His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke in the Church of the Nativity in Cullen this evening. Cardinal Burke concelebrated Mass after 5.00 p.m. in Cullen. His Grandmother came from Lisnashearshane, Cullen (near Duarigle Castle). We shall have a full feature shortly on this historic visit where the Cardinal was thrilled to be welcomed by the superb piping of Connie Houlihan (in full Cullen Pipe Band uniform) and by his many great friends and relatives. (S.R.)

Window Display by Tidy Towns at Main Street, Millstreet

Mary O'Connor of Minor Row admires the very impressive window display at Justice's in Main Street. The window shows a selection of the many prestigious awards won by Millstreet Tidy Towns Association over the years. The perfect window setting has become famous when Justice's Bakery used to place the most delicious confectionary and bread on both windows. Gladly we still note that Geraldine still displays the wonderful "Hot Cross" buns at Lent and Easter annually. (S.R.)

Recent Carriganima Country & Western Festival – Sat., 25th June 2011

Truly enjoying the recent Carriganima Country & Western Festival at The Pub in Carriganima with Fear a' Tí, Seán Murphy (in red t-shirt). This was on the Saturday night. We shall very shortly be uploading a feature on the splendid Sunday activities.

We begin our feature with the arrival of our good Friends, Geraldine and Ben from Arklow, Co. Wicklow in Millstreet where we went on a brief tour of the area.   We meet with Jerry Murphy (originally from Cullen) at Turbrid and we soon arrive at Eily Buckley’s home.   That night we all set out for [read more …] “Recent Carriganima Country & Western Festival – Sat., 25th June 2011”

Tubrid and Millstreet Website Friends On Visit Today

On a special day for the four Millstreet Visitors who came from Carriganima, Glanmire and the Lake District in England they hold a portrait of Tubrid Holy Well for which location they have great regard and are pictured at West End, Millstreet today (2nd July 2011). They are all very loyal followers of our Millstreet website - clearly very decerning people!

Bill Brien

Bill Brien bought and sold hens and eggs and ducks and chickens
Turkeys, guinea fowl and geese and rabbits too
And in his van he drove around Duhallow
And with him went his faithful kerry blue.

One of the last of an old breed of dealers
A stocky fellow with a husky voice
You ask him for ten bob for skin of fox or badger
And Bill was sure to beat you down in price.

[read more …] “Bill Brien”

Gerard Captures the Beauty of Heaven’s Reflex – Killarney – Our Picture of the Day – Reminding Us of the Cork v. Kerry Match in Killarney on Sunday!

Our good friend, Gerard O'Meara from Mallow, renowned for excellent photography - has truly captured the beauty of Muckross Estate and its traditional means of transport. The lady in front near the driver reminds one of film star icon, Maureen O'Hara!

“Jersey Day” Today at Herlihy’s Centra, Millstreet

Wonderfully cheerful participants in Jersey Day 2011 today (1st July 2011) at Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet. The special day is in aid of the Musgrave Triathlon at Farran Woods on 3rd Sept. 2011. Three Charities will benefit including the Irish Cancer Society, Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin and Cork Cancer Research Centre. One of the bravest in this group must be Gary with his Kerry Jersey!!