Day: August 31, 2013

St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing

St. John's All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Cheque Presentation

St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing  (We thank John Tarrant for the picture and the report – S.R.)

For the first time in 31 years, the All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing returned to Cork thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of St. John’s GAA and associates. And at a presentation in the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet last Friday night week, the organising Committee presented St. John’s GAA with the proceeds of €30,000 from the massive event.
Cork’s youngest GAA club founded in 2010 joined forces with the Irish Sheep Shearing Association and Millstreet’s multi purpose Green Glens Complex venue to deliver a spectacular two day event with in excess of 3,000 sheep starring in their own right.
Organising Chairman Humphey O’Riordan said [read more …] “St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing”

Cyclist Supreme Hannelie Joins Hundreds of Enthusiastic Participants at Rathmore’s Huge Bike Event This Morning – 31st August 2013

Millstreet Webside Colleague, Hannelie O'Connor (in blue) is seen here at the
Millstreet Website Colleague, Hannelie O’Connor (in blue),  is seen here at the front of an enormous crowd of enthusiastic cyclists at the major cycling event in Rathmore this morning.   We shall upload a full feature tomorrow.  Click on the images to enlarge.     (S.R.) Major Cycling Event in Rathmore on 31/08/2013

 

Smile!

Donie Howard of Millstreet Country Park kindly share this happy, smiling picture taken by Geraldine Dennehy. I hadn't realised the central role RTÉ's Francis Brennan of "At Your Service" fame, was playing in the background! From left: Eleanor Leahy of "Nibbles in the Park", S.R. (for Millstreet website) and Donie Howard, Manager at Millstreet Country Park. We've lots more picture of the very enjoyable Bike Fest to share later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Donie Howard of Millstreet Country Park kindly shared this happy, smiling picture taken by Geraldine Dennehy, photographer supreme. I hadn’t realised the central role RTÉ’s Francis Brennan of “At Your Service” fame, was playing in the background! From left: Eleanor Leahy of “Nibbles in the Park”, S.R. (for Millstreet website) and Donie Howard, Manager at Millstreet Country Park. We’ve lots more pictures of the very enjoyable Bike Fest of  Sunday, 25th August 2013 to share later. Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st September, 2013

Canon John Fitzgerald P.P Tel Nos. Millstreet  029-70043/Mobile  087-7752948

Email:  <email>    www.dioceseofkerry.ie

PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY

10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS:             Danny Lynch, Kippagh

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2013”

Macra ‘Shave or Dye’ Fundraising Presentation

2013-08-24 Millstreet Macra present €4000 fundraising from their recent 'Shave or Dye' to the Irish Cancer Society
Millstreet Macra recently presented a fantastic €4,000 (the proceeds from their ‘Shave or Dye’ fundraiser) to Eileen, a representative from the Irish cancer society.
The club would like to thank all of the brave souls who volunteered to have their hair shaved or dyed for this wonderful cause, everyone who was so generous in supporting the cause and the club members who helped with the event.

Photo L-R: Gary McSweeney, Jerry O’ Mahony, Aisling O’ Mahony, Rebecca Enright, Eileen (Irish Cancer Society), Aoife McSweeney, Joe Kelleher, Niamh O’ Mahony, Catherine O’ Shea and Tracey Lehane.

Welcoming London Visitors to Millstreet Museum on Friday

Mary Kelleher (centre) welcomes from London - Talent and also Noreen (McSweeney formerly of Killarney Road, Millstreet) when they visited Millstreet Museum on Friday. (S.R.)
Mary Kelleher (centre) welcomes from London – Talent and also Julie (not Noreen as initially indicated – Sorry, Julie!) McSweeney formerly of Killarney Road, Millstreet – when they visited Millstreet Museum on Friday.  Talent had already run to the top of Clara Mountain before visiting the Museum!   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

At Millstreet Museum on Friday, 30th August 2013

Blackberry (and Apple) Jam Arrives to the Joy of All!

You recall the wonderfully memorable Blackberry at Dooneen feature we posted a few days ago - Well, the excellent follow-up emerged yesterday evening when I found a marvellous jar of delicious Blackberry and Apple Jam waiting for me at the door - the result of Mary Healy's enthusiastic picking of a superb amount of fresh and sweet blackberries. Straight away - a mighty spread of the splenidly tasty jam onto fresh brown bread. Mmmmmm Magnifique! A million thanks to Mary for her very kind generosity....and now for another slice of that great jam/bread combination! (S.R.)
You recall the wonderfully memorable Blackberry at Dooneen feature we posted a few days ago – Well, the excellent follow-up emerged yesterday evening when I found a marvellous jar of delicious Blackberry and Apple Jam waiting for me at the door – the result of Mary Healy’s enthusiastic picking of a superb amount of fresh and sweet blackberries. Straight away – a mighty spread of the splenidly tasty jam onto fresh brown bread. Mmmmmm Magnifique! A million thanks to Mary for her very kind generosity….and now for another slice of that great jam/bread combination!   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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DOS (Before Windows) Computer Sought

  • We’ve had a request from a loyal Millstreet website visitor – This person would very much appreciate it if a DOS Computer was available by anyone.   This would be a pre-1995 Computer before the Windows format.   To operate equipment which this person wishes to use it’s necessary to have a DOS (Direct Operating System – I think it means) type Computer which is not as fast as the later Windows format.   If you feel you may be able to help in the provision of this Computer please get in touch with us here at the Millstreet website or email millstreetmuseum @eircom.net – Many thanks.  (S.R.)