Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
We thank you all for having logged in to our features in such great numbers. We congratulate the organisers and are delighted that the Canon O’Donovan Centre in Clara Road will [read more …] “Fancy Dress Event 2012 – Part Five”
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”
The death has occurred on Thursday, October 25, 2012 of William (Billy) O’Shea of Cockhill, Millstreet. Peacefully at the Mercy University Hospital. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Friday evening from 6pm followed by removal at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Enquiries to: Tarrants Undertakers, Millstreet on 029-70176
The fields by the Blackwater River from overnight frost looking gray
And heavy low clouds tell rain not far away
The salmon are swimming up river to spawn
In the chilly silence of an October dawn
Though Winter to Duhallow is drawing near
The weather quite chilly for the time of year
[read more …] “Duhallow In Late October”
