Spectacular Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 at Green Glens

Seán Kelly, MEP cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the European Pony Championships 2014.   With the many participating countries assembling  at Green Glens Arena on Tuesday evening, 29th July 2014 it was a truly spectacular occasion.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Seán Kelly, MEP cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of the European Pony Championships 2014. With the many participating countries assembling at Green Glens Arena on Tuesday evening, 29th July 2014 it was a truly spectacular occasion. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The exquisite setting of one of the many courses  superbly prepared at Green Glens.
The exquisite setting of one of the many courses superbly prepared at Green Glens.
The renowned Liam O'Connor with his magnificent Group of musicians, dancers and singers hugely impressed the international audience.
The renowned Liam O’Connor with his magnificent Group of musicians, dancers and singers hugely impressed the international audience.

6Official Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 -8001Official Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 -800The historic occasion was so very colourful, cheerful, utterly professional and enormously enjoyable.  Let’s now view some further images from the wonderfully fitting opening event to some five days of marvellous equestrian sport involving Show Jumping, Dressage in Green Glens and Cross Country/Eventing at the very beautiful Drishane Estate [read more …] “Spectacular Opening of European Pony Championships 2014 at Green Glens”

Holy Saturday 2014 in Millstreet

The Sacred Ceremony of Holy Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet.   The exquisite Easter Garden.  Celebrating the memory of King Mahon.   International Musician, Liam O'Connor featuring in the equestrian world - Just some of the many aspects of Millstreet life we covered on Holy Saturday 2014.   We shall prepare full features later but here we give a brief outline of some of these very special events on 19th April 2014.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
The Sacred Ceremony of Holy Saturday in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. The exquisite Easter Garden. Celebrating the memory of King Mahon. International Musician, Liam O’Connor featuring in the equestrian world – Just some of the many aspects of Millstreet life we covered on Holy Saturday 2014. We shall prepare full features later but here we give a brief outline of some of these very special events on 19th April 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Here we share further images of the [read more …] “Holy Saturday 2014 in Millstreet”

Good Friday 2014 in Millstreet

Good Friday Ceremony at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on 18th April at 3pm.  Lots of equestrian activity at Green Glens and preparations for Easter commemorations.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Good Friday Ceremony at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on 18th April at 3pm. Lots of equestrian activity at Green Glens and preparations for Easter commemorations. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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With bright Easter weather being experienced this weekend we share further [read more …] “Good Friday 2014 in Millstreet”

Official Launch of Charity Horse Carriage Drive from Malin to Mizen 2014

On Sunday at Green Glens, Millstreet the official launch of the upcoming Charity Horse Carriage Drive from Mizen to Malin took place.   Joanne O'Riordan is the chosen Ambassador who expressed "complete confidence in Dan Joe" as she received her first drive in the very impressive horse carriage.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
On Sunday at Green Glens, Millstreet the official launch of the upcoming Charity Horse Carriage Drive from Malin to Mizen took place. Joanne O’Riordan is the chosen Ambassador who expressed “complete confidence in Dan Joe” as she received her first drive in the very impressive horse carriage!  Many thanks to renowned “Irish Independent” Photographer, Mark Condren for alerting us to the very significant event.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Official Launch of Horse Carriage Drive 2014Official Launch of Horse Carriage Drive 2014A marvellous Dalmation Dog will be following the horse carriage.   On Sunday we noted how similar in colouring were the very patient horse and the dog!   Here we view some further images from the official launch.   The fundraising is of course in aid of Cancer Research and all funds will be directed to the Cork Centre where such excellent research work is being carried out.   Aghinagh Macra na Feirme will be lending very valuable support during the Drive which takes place from 9th to 19th July 2014.  We recorded the launch event for LTV2 which will be broadcast soon and will give people an opportunity to hear the splendid addresses shared by such coordinators for Breakthrough Cancer Research as Orla Dolan, BSc MBS.   More information will follow closer to the [read more …] “Official Launch of Charity Horse Carriage Drive from Malin to Mizen 2014”

Results & Fixtures – 11th November 2013

Millstreet Minor Footballers

Juvenile GAA:Minor ‘D County Football Championship Final: Castletownbere 1-15 Millstreet 3-3, Sun 10th Nov @Kilmichael

Camogie: U16 B County Championship quarter final: Millstreet) 6-13 Newtown 3-6, Nov 3rd [results] They will play St. Finbarrs or Brian Dillons in the Semi Final
U18 Quarter Final Millstreet 4-8 Barryroe 1-03, in Millstreet 29th Oct [Barryroe report]

Schools GAA: Senior C Hurling: Millstreet CS 0-9 St Colmans (Mid) 2-8, in Ovens @ 1:30pm Nov 8th
Fé 16B Hurling (1): Millstreet CS – vs Acd Mallow – Conceded by Millstreet CS, 7th Nov

Soccer: AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic 4 Rathcoole Rovers 4, Nov 10th
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 1 Strand Utd 1, Nov 10th
AUL 1A: Buttevant 3 Rathcoole Rovers 0, 3rd Nov
Presidents Cup 2nd Round: Los Zarcos v Richmond B (off), 3rd Nov

Athletics: At the County Senior Cross Country Championships near Riverstick, Tony Kelleher finished 19th in a time of 37:35 (plus bronze in the team section), and Donal Coffey finished 22nd in a time of 37:49 [full results] (photo right –>).
Also well done to Billy Cronin (running for West Muskerry) in the Junior section who finished 6th and will run in the All-Irelands on Nov 16th [result]

There was no luck for Millstreet runners at the Munster Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country Championships held in Castlelyons last weekend [full results] [report from the Millstreet Club]

Tony Kelleher finished 6th (out of 245) and 1st in the over 40s at the Mount Oval 6 Mile on Nov 16th [results & photos]

Well done to Alan Shortt who finished the New York Marathon (Nov 3rd) in a time of 04:30:13 (bib# 53717)

Overall
Place
Gender
Place
Age
Place
Bib
No.
First Name Last Name Age Team State/
Country
Finish
Time
5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 13.1 mi 25 km 30 km 35 km 40 km Minutes
per Mile
28389 19921 3108 53717 ALAN O’MAHONY 46M IRL 04:30:13 00:30:43 00:59:59 01:30:13 02:01:36 02:08:50 02:34:09 03:06:07 03:40:25 04:15:21 10:19

Rallying: At the Banna Stages Rally on Sunday, Colin / Liam Moynihan finished 3rd in the Juniors, and 25th overall [full results] [photo]

Equestrian: Congrats to everyone at Green Glens which won a bid to host the 2014 European Pony Championships [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 11th November 2013”

2014 European Pony Championships to be held at Green Glens

36Owners Pony & Young Riders Show 2013 -800News yesterday that the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, has won the bid to host the 2014 European Pony Championships (for Jumping, Dressage and Eventing) from 16-20 of July. Two other venues were in the running: Dzonkow (Poland), and Wiener Neustadt (Austria). The decision was made at the 2013 FEI General Assembly on 4 November 2013.

Millstreet has previously hosted the Championships in 1989 and the [read more …] “2014 European Pony Championships to be held at Green Glens”

Results & Fixtures: 28th Oct 2013

Tae-Kwon Do: At the WKU kickboxing world championships in Crete (22nd-25th Oct), Triona O’Sullivan won a team Gold, a silver in the full contact, a silver in continuous, and a bronze (U17s) [team photo] (Read about in the Corkman)

Juvenile GAA: Cork North Minor D FC Final: Millstreet II  3-11 Cullen 1-5, 27th Oct @ Cullen
Cork North U15 Football Championship S/F: Millstreet 2-15 St.Kevin’s 2-17, Sun Oct 20th in Castlemagner 🙁

Schools GAA: U14C Hurling (2): Kanturk v Millstreet CS – Conceded by Kanturk, 25th Oct
Senior C Football: Millstreet CS 2 – 12 vs Col Mhuire Buttevant 1 – 11 (AET), 21st Oct

Soccer: AUL 1A: UCC A 6-1 Millstreet, 26th Oct
AUL 3A: Los Zarcos v Waterloo (off).

Show Jumping: Up to the minute results from the Owners Pony and Young Riders Charity Show which is on the the Green Glens this weekend (25th-27th Oct)

Athletics: Watch out for the locals running in the Dublin Marathon [results]

Ladies Football: Congrats to the Millstreet girls who were part of the Dromtarriffe team that won the North Cork U16 A Football title, beating Mallow last Tuesday 22nd Oct [team photo]

Camogie: Minor C Championship Round 2: Millstreet V Clonakilty/St Colms @ Millstreet at 2pm 20th October [full fixture list] ?result?

U16 B County Championship:  Millstreet v Newtown, 3rd Nov @ 12 noon [U16 Champ Details]

Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show 2013 Opens in Splendid Autumn Sunshine and Continues until Sunday Night Celebrating 27 Years

The annual Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show began in Green Glens on Friday in glorious autumnal sunshine.  Here we share a selection of images from the very colourful event.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
The annual Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show began in Green Glens on Friday in glorious autumnal sunshine. Here we share a selection of images from the very colourful event. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show 2013

2013-10-25 Owners Charity Show - bannerOnce again the Owners, Pony and Young Riders Charity Show will be guests of the Duggan Family at the Green Glens Arena, their home for the last 15 years, this weekend Friday 25th October to Sunday 27th October, and they look forward to seeing as many friends of the show as possible, both new & old. It’s a great weekend for all involved, or even if just to go down to the arena and check out what’s happening. The following charities were recipients from [read more …] “Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show 2013”

Results & Fixtures – 9th Oct 2013

Camogie: U14 B County Semi Final: Newcestown 6-5 Millstreet 0-5, @ Delaneys 6th Oct [report]
U16 B County Championship: Millstreet 4-17 Barryroe 0-5, 4th Oct [U16 Champ’ details]

GAA:Duhallow JAFC S/F Replay: Millstreet 2-10 Cullen 2-15 (AET), 8pm Wednesday 30th Sept in Knocknagree [Scores as they happened]

Duhallow JAFC S/F: Millstreet 3-12 Cullen 2-15 (AET), 8pm Monday 30th Sept in Knocknagree – replay on Wednesday Oct 2nd @8pm in Knocknagree.

All Ireland Hurling Final Replay: Cork 3-16 Clare 5-16, Sept 28th. Mark Ellis (#18) [watch the game]

Schools GAA:Fé 16B Hurling (1): Millstreet CS v Douglas CS – Conceded by Douglas, 4th Oct

U14B Football (3): Kinsale CS 3-10 Millstreet CS 3-10, 27th Sept

Juvenile GAA: The Tommy O’Connor, Alan O’Connor, and Connie Kelleher Cups will be held on Saturday October 12th in the Town Park

U16 Hurling S/F: Millstreet lost to Newmarket, 5.30pm Oct 8th in Rathcoole

U12 Football league Final: Millstreet lost to Doneraile, 11am Sunday Oct 6th in Castlemagner [photos]

U14 Football S/F: Dromtarriffe 2-6 Millstreet 6-14, Wed Oct 2nd @ 6pm in Rathcoole [photos]

U16 A Football League S/F: Millstreet 1-18 Vs Pobal Ui Chaoimh 0-9 in Boherbue @ 6pm 30th September

Soccer: AOH Cup 2nd Round: Millstreet Celtic 0 Lakewood Ath A 1, 6th Oct

AOH Cup 2nd Round: Rathcoole Rovers 1 Hibernians 3, 6th Oct

Millstreet Celtic’s Last Man Standing – latest tables

Rallying: The Cork ’20’ Rally was held around Millstreet last weekend. The first three home were:

1st (1) Daragh O`Riordan/Tony McDaid (Fiesta WRC) 1.49.38.5
2nd (2) Garry Jennings/Rory Kennedy (Impreza WRC) 1.50.01.4
3rd (4) Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan (Focus WRC) 1.50.31.6

Full results and times from the weekend are below: [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 9th Oct 2013”

Irish Horse TV at the Millstreet Horse Show

2013-08-18 Irish Horse TV interview Thomas Duggan at the Millstreet Horse Show

Irish Horse TV have published am 8 minute segment on the Millstreet Horse Show, with footage of the jumping and the people. They interview lots of the riders and also talk to Thomas Duggan. See the video on IrishHorse.TV

What an Amazing International Show 2013 at Green Glens!

Believed to be one of the biggest and best International Horse Shows at Millstreet's Green Glens here we feature the first of many images reflecting the joy of the spectators, the excellence of the jumping, the emphasis on health and safety and the exquisite and truly magnificent setting created with such care and professionlalism at Green Glens.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Believed to be one of the biggest and best International Horse Shows at Millstreet’s Green Glens here we feature the first of many images reflecting the joy of the spectators, the excellence of the jumping, the emphasis on health and safety, efficient control of town traffic by the Gardaí as numerous very impressive horse transport units leave Millstreet following the Show on Sunday evening  and the exquisite and truly magnificent setting created with such care and professionalism at Green Glens.   Sincere congratulations to the Duggan  Family and very dedicated Staff.    Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Horse Show Week

Millstreet Horse Show has been in full flow all week, and bigger than ever. Their website and Facebook page has lots of updates this week with all the fixtures, results, results, information, photos, videos and more too see. Check them out, or better still go and see for yourself at Green Glens before it finishes tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon!

Olympic Jumps at Magnificent Green Glens

Green Glens looks magnificent as it prepares for the highly prestigious Horse Show 2013.   The London 2012 Olympic Jumps blend in quite brilliantly into the exquisite setting.   We encourage you to visit this true Irish Equestrian Event Supreme over the next few days to experience Green Glens at its very best ever.  (S.R.)
Green Glens looks magnificent as it prepares for the highly prestigious Horse Show 2013. The London 2012 Olympic Jumps blend in quite brilliantly into the exquisite setting. We encourage you to visit this true Irish Equestrian Event Supreme over the next few days to experience Green Glens at its very best ever.   (S.R.)

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Preparing for Newmarket Show 2013 at Green Glens

Brian Daly and his dedicated Coordinating Team prepare for the very popular Newmarket Show which takes place at Green Glens, Millstreet on Sunday, 14th July 2013.  This superbly colourful event promises to be full of variety, interest, great weather and excellent equestrian presentations - creating a magnificent atmosphere.  (S.R.)
Brian Daly and his dedicated Coordinating Team prepare for the very popular Newmarket Show which takes place at Green Glens, Millstreet on Sunday, 14th July 2013. This superbly colourful event promises to be full of variety, interest, great weather and excellent equestrian presentations – creating a magnificent atmosphere.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Owners’ Pony and Young Riders Show – this weekend

The organisers of the Owners’ Pony and Young Riders Show are aiming to celebrate raising €250,000 for charity at the Green Glens, Millstreet this weekend. The venue has been home to the event for 14 of its 26 years and spokesman Keith Griffin said its popularity had not dimmed.

“Entries seem to be on target, and we are close to 3,000 again. The recession is hitting people now, but we are very happy with the response. Over the years, we have raised a total of €240,000 for charity. We made €10,000 last year and if we do the same this year, I will be very happy,” he said. [Read the full article on the Examiner]

Of course entry is FREE for spectators. [read more …] “Owners’ Pony and Young Riders Show – this weekend”

Results & Fixtures – 15th Oct 2012

2012-10-14 The Millstreet team which beat Newmarket in the Singleton Cup Final in Castlemagner

GAA: Vocational Schools S.B.H: Millstreet C.S. 1-17 St. Colmans(Midleton) 1-10

Minor D League Football Final: Millstreet beat Kiskeam,  in Millstreet at 5.30pm, Sat 13th Oct (that’s our second Minor team !)

Singleton Cup Final (Duhallow Junior A league – div 2): Newmarket 0-15 Millstreet 2-12, in Castlemagner, 1pm Sun 14th Oct. – a brace of goals in the second half from Kevin Sheehan who moved from wing back to full forward at half time swung the game for Millstreet.[match reports in the corkman(1), the corkman(2)]

Donncha O’Riordan was on the Malmo GAA (Sweden) which team which lost in the final of the European Gaelic Football Shield to Zurich in Vienna (Austria) over the weekend

Soccer:
AUL 1A: Grangevale 1 Millstreet Celtic 1, Sun 14th Oct 10.45 am

AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 0 Casement Celtic 2, Sat 20th Oct 3pm

AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers 1 UCC 2, Sat 20th Oct 3pm

Rallying: Paul and Charlie Drake drove in the Coffs Coast Rally in Australia this weekend (12th – 14th October). They rolled the car on day one (Friday) [photo], repaired he mess to get going for day two, eventually finishing in 12th in the National Class. [results (the Drakes are in the NSWRC section)]

Greyhounds:Ballydaly Lark (for Edward Murphy) came 5th in the first race at Curraheen Park on Thursday Oct 11th (525 Yds. Flat) in a time of 29.74. [results]

Cleanaway Podge (Con O’Connor) finished 4th in Race 7 – Lucey’s – The Good Food Shop 525 (Grade : A3) Flat 525 at Curraheen Park in a time of 29.77.[results]

Slanan Miss (for Catriona McCarthy) came 4th The Connolly’s Red Mills A2 Bitch 525 Semi-Final in Curraheen Park 13th Oct in a time of 29.58

Millridge Ghost (Donie O’Mahony) won by 3 lengths in race 2 (a flat 325 grade : S9) in Tralee on Oct 13th in a time of 18.30.

Millridge Lass (for Donie O’Mahony) came in second in race 5 in Tralee on Oct 13th (a  flat 525  grade : A4) in a time of 29.63

Athletics: Run the Gauntlet is a half marathon over the Gap of Dunloe on November 18th which is both a challenging and beautiful race. For more information see runthegauntlet.ie

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 15th Oct 2012”

Results & Fixtures: 15th Aug 2012

GAA: U13 C HC SemiFinal: Millstreet 3-8 vs Fermoy 1-10, Mon 13th Aug
Minor C Football Championship: Clyda Rovers 1-7 vs Millstreet 0-8, Mon 13th Aug

Equestrian: The Millstreet International Horse Show took place last week, and it was one of the best shows in recent years, more horses and lots of spectators. All the results can be viewed on millstreethorseshow.ie, and all the official photos are here.


Crossfield Star won Round 2 of the Derby in Shelbourne Park on August 9th

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”

Saturday at the Horse Show – Day 4

See the full gallery of 100 photos on the Millstreet Horse Show Facebook page

Today (Sunday) is the last day of the show. If you haven’t paid a visit, you should, and it’s free to get in!

Articles:  Shane Breen was best of an Irish-dominated class with a second place in the HSI-sponsored Millstreet Masters jump-off class at Millstreet’s international show in Co. Cork today … Read the full article on RTÉ Sport
[read more …] “Saturday at the Horse Show – Day 4”

Day Three of the Horse Show … and how the sun did shine :)

See the full gallery of 67 photos from day 3

SPLENDID SHOWJUMPING IN THE SUNSHINE ON DAY THREE OF MILLSTREET INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
Record crowds have been enjoying superb weather conditions and top-class International showjumping on the opening days of the 2012 Millstreet International Horse Show.
Since Sunday afternoon, over 1,200 horses have been arriving [read more …] “Day Three of the Horse Show … and how the sun did shine :)”

Horses Continue to Arrive


Photos from Green Glens yesterday (Wednesday 7th August). The place was a hive of activity all day and will be for the week ahead. There will be loads of pics on the horse show website facebook page and website all week. (with thanks to Geraldine Dennehy) [read more …] “Horses Continue to Arrive”