Day: June 10, 2014

Bláthnaid for the Cork Rose

2014-06-06 Blathnaid O'Donoghue (centre) at Currraheen Greyhound Park as part of the Cork Rose SelectionBest of luck to Bláthnaid O Donoghue (pictured centre above) who represents Bridehaven Nursing Home (Mallow, where she’s a nurse) in the Cork Rose Selection this weekend, the 13th & 14th of June at the Silver Springs Moran Hotel.

The Cork Roses have been out and about the last few weekends where they have been at Cork Racecourse, Curraheen Park, Fota, the Titanic Experience in Cobh, and more. There’s lots of  news and photos to be seen on the Cork Rose Selection facebook page.

Update (Friday 13th June): Below is a photo of Bláthnaid on stage on the Friday night of the Cork Rose Selection
2014-06-13 Blathnaid O'Donoghue on stage at the Cork Rose Selection

Another good performance from Mark

2014-06-08 Front Cover of the Cork v Waterford match programme - #6 Mark EllisMark Ellis had another good game for Cork against Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling quarter final on Sunday last in Thurles, mopping up lots of loose ball, tackling well and delivering good ball to the forwards.

It was also great to see the Millstreet man on the front cover of the match programme (pictured right).

All Ireland champions Clare are up next Sunday in the semi-final, and undoubtedly Davy Fitzgerald will target Mark’s lack of experience … but we do hope Mark keeps up his good form and solidifies his place at centre back.

Highlights from the match can be seen on the RTÉ Player (until June 15th)

Below are some photos and excerpts from what the papers are saying:

“there’s certainly a better structure in defence. Mark Ellis has a presence at number six, which was lacking in recent seasons since Ronan Curran’s retirement” – Evening Echo (9th June)

“Cork’s defence was also more tightly focused and [read more …] “Another good performance from Mark”

Joe Guerin to release first CD – “It’s Here You Belong”

2014-06-20 Joe Guerin's new CD - It's where you belong - launch night poster

Ballydaly man Joe Guerin is launching his first CD “It’s Here You Belong” in The Torc Hotel (formerly Darby O’Gills), Killarney on the 20th of June.

There will be dancing on the night with Danny and Mary O’Leary, Country Roads and of course Joe himself. Full bar on the night. Hope to see ye all there!

More details are on the launch night event page

Have a listen below to Joe’s debut single “Summer” which was released last year (2013)

Eoin wins Junior Student of the Year

2014-05-31 Eoin McCaul (right) Montfort College of Performing Arts Junior Student of the Year 2014Congratulations to Eoin McCaul (grandson to the well known Aidan McCaul), who was awarded Junior Student of the Year at the Montfort College of Performing Arts recently at their end of year show in the Opera House recently. Eoin is pictured (right) with the senior winner Emily Compton.

There are some more photos on the Montfort College website

Montfort College has been the leading performing arts college in Cork city and county for the past 50 years – read more on the college

Muniefluich National School – 80th Celebrations

2014-06-22 Muinefluich NS 80th anniversary celebrations

You are cordially invited to the 80th Anniversary Celebration of Muinefliuch N. S. on Sunday 22nd June 2014. The celebration will commence at 1.30 pm with the official opening of the new extension followed with a special mass at 2 pm in the school. You will have the opportunity to meet with old friends and acquaintances and share memories over a cup of tea and light refreshments. Music will also be provided by Jim Murray Senior, Jim Junior and Ger Wolfe. A Muinefliuch N. S. anniversary book will be on sale on the day.

Read more on the Muinefliuch NS website

Muinefluich NS is located roughly half way between Mushera Mountain and Carriganima