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Week 4 – #RebelsBounty Fundraising campaign

Remembering our past and building our future.
Week 4 of our #RebelsBounty Fundraising campaign takes us back to the 1973 and 1984. We hope you enjoy!
Where our club is today, would not be so without our past. It is important to remember as a club and community where we have come from as we look to the future. To ensure the development of our club and players, please consider joining the Rebels Bounty draw. Being in this draw puts you in with a chance of winning thousands of euros in prize money each month. The first draw takes place on Thursday and will draw for January and February too. All funds from tickets sold are now being kept by the club to put toward its development and players as we are over the minimum quota.
“Remembering our past and building our future.”
A once off payment of €100 can be made to enter. Instructions are added to this post about how to join, alternatively message our page.
We are now in the final days of entry, please support if you haven’t done so already.
Thank you to everyone who has joined the draw so far.

Millstreet Under-17 Champions Recall Their Superb Oct. 2022 Victory

As Millstreet Under-17 Hurling Champions were recently celebrated at a special function in Millstreet on Thursday, 16th March 2023 recalling their Superb Oct. 2022 Victory let us now look back into our Pictorial Archives and remember not only the Victory Celebrations in Oct. 2022 at The Square, Millstreet but also the Team’s uplifting visits to various local settings during that week sharing the Cups and being Ambassadors of True Inspiration.   I was privileged to have accompanied the Team and their Coaches on that day to record the happy meetings.  Here is a very brief selection of the many images recorded on that day.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Celebrating Victory at The Square in Oct. 2022.

Visiting Cloghoula N.S. in Oct. 2022.
Visiting Presentation N.S. in Oct. 2022.

A visit to Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. in Oct. 2022.
Visiting Millstreet’s Canon O’Donovan Day Centre in Oct. 2022.
Even visiting members of the Cork R.T.A.I. Photography Group got to admire the impressive Cups being brought home from MCS that week in Oct. 2022 by the Victorious Captain of the Team.

[read more …] “Millstreet Under-17 Champions Recall Their Superb Oct. 2022 Victory”

Superb Victory Social at Wallis Arms Hotel Last Saturday

The hugely successful Duarigle Gaels & Millstreet Juvenile GAA Victory Social was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday, 4th March where special Sports Stars, Conor O’Callaghan and Darragh Cashman presented the talented Under 14 and Under 17 Players with their prestigious medals.   Further Guests included two representatives from Cork GAA who addressed the large gathering.   Great credit is due to the Organising Team ensuring a wonderful Victory Social where the Management and Staff of the Wallis Arms Hotel prepared a superbly colourful setting, provided a truly splendid meal and arranged a marvellous Disco with music supplied by Ronan O’Leary.   Two most impressive Hampers were won at the event.  Here we share our first of two selection of images from the outstanding occasion.   Tap on the 35 pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Superb Victory Social at Wallis Arms Hotel Last Saturday”

Week 2 of our #RebelsBounty Fundraising campaign takes us back to the 1980’s

Week 2 of our #Rebels Bounty Fundraising campaign takes us back to the 1980s. 

 

Photo one is The Millstreet u14 Team from 1981.  

Front row from left: Niall Buckley, Tommy Cooper, Dermot Twomey, Thomas Murphy, Mick Murphy, Paul Carroll, John Tarrant, Tim O’Connor.

Back row from left: John D.Kelleher, Jerry Kelleher. Donagh O’Sullivan, Francis Thornton, Donie O’Mahony, David O’Riordan, Jack Murphy

Photo two features the Millstreet Hurlers of 1983 who won the Duhallow Novice Championship on a score of 3-12 to 1-2 against Lismire with seven of the players being under the age of 19. On this day, Tommy Burke managed to score 2-4 from play in his 25th season in the Millstreet Jersey.

Front Row from left: Denis Hickey, Declan Crowley, Florrie O’Donoghue, Jerry O’Leary, Liam Dennehy, Con O’Connor, Tommy Burke, Jerry Pat O’Leary, Alan O’Connor, David Crowley.

Back Row: Denis Twomey, Denis Long, Sylvester Murphy, JJ Dineen, Anthony Barry, Denis Taylor, Matthew Dennehy, Liam Buckley, Noel Crowley, Donie Twomey.

Where our club is today, would not be so without our past. It is important to remember as a club and community where we have come from as we look to the future. To ensure the development of our club and players, please consider joining the Rebels Bounty draw. Being in this draw puts you in with a chance of winning thousands of euros in prize money each month. The first draw takes place in March and will draw for January and February too. All funds from tickets sold after we meet our quota are kept by the club to put toward its development. (Which we are very close to!!!)

A once off payment of €100 can be made to enter or €10 direct debit (must be signed up by Friday March 3rd).

Link to more info: https://gaacork.ie/rebelsbounty/

Thank you to everyone who has joined the draw so far.

Millstreet GAA club – Rebels Bounty Draw

It’s the time of year again when clubs are out fundraising for the year ahead and this year we hope you will help us by joining the Rebels Bounty Draw.
Millstreet GAA club over the next few weeks will publish a series of photos from the history of our club and we hope that each one will remind our players, past and present, our members and our community the importance of our club in the town.
Each club has a minimum target of tickets to be sold the funds from each ticket sold after that will be kept by the club. The proceeds will help in the development of our players and allow the club to develop as a fully inclusive club open to everyone in the community.
Join before February 28th to avail of the early bird offer which puts you in a draw for All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Tickets.
This week we hope you enjoy a trip down memory lane to 1984 to see our Senior Football Team and Junior Hurling Team.
We thank you for your support and to all those who have already joined the draw – click below for further details on the Rebels’ Bounty Draw.

Enthusiastically Supporting Darragh in the Final

On Wednesday, 15th Feb. 2023 at 4pm a Coach left Millstreet for Waterford in support of Darragh Cashman who is a member of the UL (University of Limerick) Team which had reached the Final against UCC in the prestigious 24th Sigerson Cup Match at the WIT Sports Campus.   Among the enthusiastic group who travelled to Waterford were Darragh’s parents and family.   Weather conditions were hugely challenging as witnessed in the TG4 Live Television coverage and as described in newspapers such as “The Irish Times” which mentioned the driving rain and howling wind and extra time where Darragh played a pivotal role as described: “A topsy-turvy encounter swung back in UCC’s favour as they regained the lead late on before Darragh Cashman’s 65th-minute equaliser for UL which forced extra-time, 0-15 to 1-12.  Cashman wore number 35 on his back and thwarted UCC’s number 35, Michael O’Gara, who suspected he may have won it for the Cork side a couple of minutes earlier.”  See full “Irish Times” Report HERE.

We thank Gillian O’Sullivan-Linehan for very kindly making available the following superb images which truly illustrate how the enthusiastic Supporters braved the challenging weather conditions to witness Darragh’s magnificent game.   Although UCC were victorious with a three point margin in the end, Darragh and his Team Members must take a huge bow for such a remarkable performance and for almost winning the Sigerson Cup.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Enthusiastically Supporting Darragh in the Final”

Exciting Christmas Trolley Dash at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet a Wonderful Success

The recent St. John’s GAA Club Annual Christmas Trolley Dash held at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Millstreet was a tremendous success for the Club and for very lucky Winners – Eddie & Nora Nagle, Rathmore – wonderfully happy with a superb full trolley. There were five Runner-up Prizes also of €50.00 Supervalu Vouchers – Cecilia Roche, Don Twomey, Paul Brophy, Katie Kelleher and Cian Lawlor. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Dromtariffe GAA History Book – A Report by John Tarrant

We thank John Tarrant for the following Report and Images.  (Tomorrow we shall feature images by Tadhg Curtin).  Tap on the photos to enlarge. (S.R.)

In Praises of Dromtariffe charts history of famed club

Dromtariffe GAA launched its history “In Praises of Dromtariffe” in the presence of a large attendance in Dromtariffe Parish Hall. The club boasts a long and distinguished history of achievement on the playing field, the 592 page history edited by Dan Joe O’Keeffe offers nostalgia and reminiscing, former and current Dromtariffe GAA players, officers and supporters convened at the launch for this once in a lifetime colloquial occasion.

Founded in 1885, Dromtariffe has been at the heart of the GAA since its very inception. The club continues to grow and encourage a new generation to play gaelic games.

A History Committee headed by Mary Browne and joined by Michael Byrnes, Joe O’Riordan, Seán Feely, Frank Barry and  Dan Joe O’Keeffe ensured  the content  was meticulously researched, excellently structured  and illustrated with fascinating photographs and text on football, hurling, ladies football camogie and Scór.

Apart from the GAA, subjects also covered are the War of Independence to an insight on Dromtariffe’s patron saint Iníon Bhuí with fitting songs and poems added.

“In Praises of Dromtariffe” is available from Dromtariffe committee members and retail outlets in Dromagh, Cullen, Kanturk, Kilcorney, Millstreet and Newmarket. [read more …] “Dromtariffe GAA History Book – A Report by John Tarrant”

Official Launch of “In Praises of Dromtariffe” by Dan Joe O’Keeffe

Dromtariffe GAA  launched “In Praises of Dromtariffe” by Dan Joe O’Keeffe on Sunday, 4th December 2022 at Dromtariffe Parish Hall.

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

A large crowd gathered in Dromtariffe on Sunday for the eagerly anticipated launch by John Tarrant of this interesting and entertaining  book. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of many people including  Dromtariffe GAA Historical Group members Seán Feeley, Joe O’ Riordan, Michael Byrnes, Frank Barry, Mary Browne (chairperson) and Dan Joe O’ Keeffe (editor) the book is now available for purchase.

A great day was had by all under the stewardship of Michael O’Connell MC. Amplification was provided by Richard O’Sullivan. Speakers on the day included Seán Feely – Chairperson Dromtariffe GAA club, Mary Browne – Chairperson Dromtariffe GAA History Committee, Dan Joe O’ Keeffe – Editor and Steven Lynch – Chairman Duhallow GAA. Food was provided by Dromtariffe Ladies Club under the guiding hand of Michelle O’Keeffe Chairperson Ladies Club. Local talent provided great music and entertainment.

The content of the book is meticulously researched and illustrated with fascinating photographs. The publication gives a detailed account of the club’s achievements in football and hurling, ladies football, camogie and Scór.

There is a limited amount of books available and are selling fast. In order to avoid disappointment get your copy as soon as possible!

On Sale Now at the following:

Millstreet

  • Centra Coleman’s
  • Centra Herlihy’s (West End)
  • Wordsworth
  • Supervalu

Dromagh

  • Angland’s Service Station

Cullen Co-Op

Kanturk

  • Harmon’s Photo Shop
  • Kanturk Co-Op
  • Supervalu
  • Kanturk Mart

Newmarket

  • Supervalu

Boherbue

  • Supervalu

Kilcorney

  • Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar

We thank Mary Browne for the wonderfully comprehensive Report.  Tadhg Curtin, Photographer supreme, has kindly made several images available providing a superb pictorial record of the Official Launch of this hugely impressive Dromtariffe Book….These we shall upload in a special feature tomorrow.  We extend sincere congratulations to All involved in this phenomenal and outstanding Project.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club

To All Our Members & their families.
We would like to thank you all for your support in 2022.
Club AGM
They will be no Juvenile AGM this year, an end of year report was read out by our club secretary Maria Smyth at the Millstreet GAA club’s AGM on Sunday the 27th of November.
Congratulations & Thank You
We would like to say well done to all teams this year on what was a great year for the club, congratulations to the U14, U15 & U17 teams and mentors on Divisional Success this year, and to the U17s on winning a County Championship in addition to their divisional victory. We are looking forward to a social in 2023.
Thank you to all coaches from u6s to u17s for all their time put in, it was very much appreciated by the club.
Notable Events 
The Juvenile Club held their very first colour run this year and it was greatly supported by both kids and adults. We’d like to say thank you to everyone that turned up and helped on the day. Thank you to Millstreet Fire Service for all their help on the day
We held our annual table quiz. We had a great crowd on the night. Thanks to John Tarrant who made out the questions for the night and thanks to all parents who helped by correcting questions, in the shop, selling raffle tickets or helping clean up after. Thank you.
Cúl Camp 
We held our Cúl Camp in July and once again it was a great week and weather wasn’t too bad either. Thank you to Denis Hickey for always making sure that the dressing rooms and toilets were available & clean. Thanks to the coaches for giving up their time and making the week enjoyable for the kids. Thanks to Gary for sorting the ice cream truck, thanks to Ronan O’Leary for providing some great music for the week and thanks to the parents for helping on lunch time duty. Looking forward to Cúl Camp 2023 .
Perpetual Cups 
We held our perpetual cups in October and even though the weather wasn’t on our side the kids had a great morning. We would like to thank the O’Connor, Hickey and Kelleher families who always turn up and support the day and thanks to Millstreet Pipe Band also.
Thank you to all parents who made sandwiches/baking and to all who helped in kitchen . The club really appreciate it.
Club Gear
Club gear can be purchased online. Search for Millstreet Juvenile Club on the O’Neill’s website. Might make a nice Christmas present.
Local lotto 
Please support our local lotto for which we are very grateful. Tickets can be purchased in every local shop or from Paula & Connie Healy.
Rebel Óg 
We would like to wish all our members involved with rebel squads all the best in their journeys.
Thank you
I would like to thank my fellow officers and PAs for all their hard work in 2022.
Millstreet Adult club for all their support and guidance and we look forward to working with ye 2023.
Thank you to our main sponsor O’Keeffe’s Super Valu for their continuing sponsorship, the club is very grateful for their support.
Thank you to Seanie Radley and John Tarrant who always are there to capture some wonderful pictures. thank you to Millstreet Pipe Band who always come out to support any event we are having.
This year we would like to thank Geraldine Dennehy who was there to take some wonderful pictures at our u15s and 17s games.
Thank you to Cullen GAA for their partnership, collaboration & contribution to Duarigle Gaels. We look forward to many more years of partnership.
Finally on behalf of myself and my fellow officers I would to wish all members and their families a Happy Christmas and wonderful new year. See ye all in 2023
Thank you
Karen Stanley,
Chairperson of Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club

Dromtariffe GAA & Historical Book Launch

Dromtariffe GAA & Historical Book Launch.

All roads will lead to Dromtariffe Community Hall on Sunday December 4th, when Dromtariffe GAA will launch it’s latest club history.  Written by Dan Joe O’Keeffe and titled “In Praises of Dromtariffe”, the book describes the club’s long and illustrious story from its foundation in 1895 to 2020.  It is not simply just the adult-club’s story, but also that of the under-age, ladies and Scór, as well as other sections of interest.  The book will be launched by John Tarrant, well known sports reporter and local correspondent.  Here is an opportunity for Dromtariffe people, young and old, from near and far to meet, great and reminisce.  There will be music and song, along with light refreshments for all.  It is hoped that the book will also be of interest to those outside the Parish, as it relates many epic and well fought clashes between Dromtariffe and its various Duhallow opponents.  The book will retail at €25 and will be available to purchase at a number of local outlets.  This is a limited edition and may be pre-ordered by contacting any of the following:

Michael Byrnes (Snr)   029 58056

Frank Barry                    087 9838087

Joe O’Riordan               087 2801867

Mary Browne                087 7951810

Sean Feely                      086 3168212

Dan Joe O’Keeffe         086 1234348

Best wishes to the U15 Hurling Team

Millstreet Adult & Juvenile clubs would like to wish the

Millstreet Adult & Juvenile clubs would like to wish the u15 hurling team all the best tomorrow in the county final V kinsale at 3pm in Bishoptown gaa.
Please come Out a support the lads 🟢🟡

all the best tomorrow in the county final V Kinsale at 3pm in Bishoptown GAA.

Please come Out a support the lads 🟢🟡

Magnificent Victory Parade for Under-17 Hurling Champions

On Saturday evening, 15th October 2022 a superb Victory Parade celebrating the Under-17 Millstreet Hurling Champions following their splendid win at Cloughduv in the Final – took place through Millstreet Town led by Millstreet Pipe Band.   At Cloughduv also that evening in the Semi-Final Millstreet Camogie Team were also wonderfully successful.  Here we share 42 images from our coverage of the celebratory Parade.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Michael Thornton (3rd from left) pictured with his daughter and son, will feature in a special Interview on “Radio Treasures” at 10pm this Tues. 18th Oct. on www.corkmusicstation.com .
Liam Reardon (on right) pictured with his son, will feature on the same radio feature on www.corkmusicstation.com at 10pm this Tuesday.

[read more …] “Magnificent Victory Parade for Under-17 Hurling Champions”