Day: April 21, 2016

Programme for the Kanturk’s “Féile Chomórtha 1916”

2016-04-21 Programme for the Kanturk Feile - posterThe schedule of events for this weekend’s Féile Chomórtha 1916 in Kanturk is on the poster (click to see it full size)

Of local note, Jack lane will give two history talks, and Fr. Seán Tucker will give another, all on Saturday morning / afternoon.

“The 1918 Election – the ignored centenary” by Jack Lane:  The result of the 1918 Election and the Government’s response to the result was the main factor that led to the War of Independence yet it does not feature as an event that is included in the decade of commemorations. It is treated as a footnote in history. This talk seeks to put that election in its true perspective. Jack Lane is a member of the Aubane Historical Society which has published a large number of publications on Irish history.

“The Irish Bulletin, the daily paper of the Irish Government, 1919-1921” by Jack Lane: This publication was a vital part of the War of Independence but has never been reprinted and hardly features in the history of the period though it is about the most informative record of the war. This talk is an introduction to the paper which the Aubane Historical Society began reprinting and 3 volumes are now in print. They will be available at a special rate at the Féile.

Claire Galvin’s Superb Theatrical Performance in Galway Theatre Festival April 29 – May 2 2016

“This is a memory, a threnody, a memorial, an elegy… You can sing to remember what’s gone so it won’t be.” A poetic act of remembrance and questioning, Drawing Crosses On A Dusty Windowpane explores themes of loss and love. Written by Dylan Coburn Gray (winner, Fishamble Best New Writing Award 2013) and performed by Claire Galvin, this part play, part spoken word poem beautifully evokes the human need to remember and connect with a loved-one once they’re gone. Written By: Dylan Coburn Gray. Performed By: Claire Galvin. Directed By: Liam Halligan. Composer: Sean James Garland. Lighting Designer: John Gunning. Image Credit: Carla Rogers.
“This is a memory, a threnody, a memorial, an elegy… You can sing to remember what’s gone so it won’t be.”
A poetic act of remembrance and questioning, “Drawing Crosses On A Dusty Windowpane” explores themes of loss and love. Written by Dylan Coburn Gray (winner, Fishamble Best New Writing Award 2013) and performed by Claire Galvin, this part play, part spoken word poem beautifully evokes the human need to remember and connect with a loved-one once they’re gone.
Written By: Dylan Coburn Gray. Performed By: Claire Galvin. Directed By: Liam Halligan. Composer: Sean James Garland. Lighting Designer: John Gunning. Image Credit: Carla Rogers.  Sincere congratulations to Claire whose truly brilliant performance greatly impressed us all who had the privilege to attend the splendid production during its Dublin run in September 2015. More details below…. Click on the Poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Messy Hands @ Millstreet Parent and Toddler Group

We had a wonderful “Messy Hands” session at Millstreet Parent & Toddler Group today. The children really enjoyed all of the creative, very messy activities!! Thank you to Esther and Catherine from messyhands.ie and to all who joined in the fun today! Lavinia (Lots of photos below)

2016-04-19 Messy Hands at Millstreet Parent and Toddler Gtoup 111412-800 [read more …] “Messy Hands @ Millstreet Parent and Toddler Group”

Millstreet Golf Society

Millstreet Golf Society

Beafort GC – Singles

12:00 Denis Hickey Matthew Dennehy Colm O’ Connor
12:08 Pat Walsh Donogh McCarthy Patrick Corkery
12:16 Liam Dennehy Padraig Sheehan Noelie O’ Connor
12:24 Patrick Randles Niall O’ Connor Anthony Dennehy
12:32 Chris Twomey Tom O’ Neill Connie Cotter
12:40 Paul Dawson Tadgh Collins Tim Kiely
12:48 Michael McCarthy Gerard McCarthy Liam Burke
12:56 Jeremiah Keating Gerry O’ Brien John Twomey
13:04 Eamon McCaul Denny Twomey Cian O’ Mahony
13:12 John O’ Sullivan Denis Cremin Michael Cotter
Gavin Murphy
Presentation of prizes will take place in Beaufort Golf Club.

Day Sponsor’s

Corkery’s Bar

Noel C. Duggan

Ducey Catering

Michael Cotter Painting Contractor

 

Legless Stretcher Race

So the final count is done and I just want to thank everyone that helped out for Legless Stretcher Race!

Thanks to all the generosity of everyone mentioned here and all the individual donations I have received, I am delighted to announce that I have raised a total of €4490!

I want to begin with the biggest thanks to Donagh Tarrant who helped me come up with the idea!

I want to say thanks to Corkery‘s Bar, Malpaso, McCarthys, Clara Inn, Wallis Arms Millstreet Town, Tarrant’s Bridge Bar and Bush Bar for co-operating with the event, entering a team and sponsoring all the drink!

A massive thanks to the overwhelming generosity of so many other local businesses, who sponsored either a team or a spot prize: Kelcro Transport (Cork) Ltd, Uptowngirls Beautystudio, ReensPharmacy Millstreet, O’Regans Mills, O’Flynn Medical, Casey Carpentery, Motor Factors, FDC Accountants, O’ Hanlons, Duggans Hardware, Mill Oils, Celtic Rewinds, North Cork Co-Op, O’ Sullivan Electrical, Millstreet VeterinaryGroup, Fleming’s Pub, Pat Randles, Razor Sharp Barbers, Christys, Araglin Bar, John MoynihanRallying, Dan Dennehy Haulage, Alex Twomey, M&M Crean, CollinsTransport, Noirins Millstreet. Graces, Seanie Barrett Electrical, JJ’s Appliances, Colemans Tony O’Brien Master Butchers, Tir Na Nog, Café-Aroma Millstreet, Supervalu O’Keeffe’s Millstreet, O’ Leary’s Family Butchers,Gilded Scissor, GuysandDolls HairSalon, Creative Styles, Eurostyles hair salon, InstyleHairdesign Millstreet, Nibbles, Mulcahys Pharmacy Millstreet,Collins Filling Station, Wordsworth Millstreet, MccaulsOf Millstreet, Munster Fire & Safety, Loft Millstreet Pat Sheehan, K&L, Murphy Furniture, Garden of Eve and Denis Kelleher & Sons Ltd., Pat Kelleher, Jack Murphy, Jerry Cronin, Pat Cremin, Angland’s, James Collins.

Thanks to each of the volunteers on the day, The Stewards: Katie Kelleher,Katelynn Murphy, Deirdre Ní Mhiach, Liam Ó hÉalaighthe, David Kelleher,Ciarán Murphy and Siobhan Ni Thorainn, The Timekeepers: Sheila Barrettand Roslyn Kelleher, The Pubwatchers: David O’ Mahony, Patrick Looney,Deborah Barrett O’Leary, Catherine Cleary, Laura O’ Shea, Denise Mc and Helen Murphy, The DJ: Kieran Sheahan, Commentary: Noel Buckley, The Raffle Ticket Sellers: Amy O’Sullivan and Ava Barry and to Duggans for opening their car park.

Thanks to the most generous response I could have ever asked for from the people of Millstreet Town for their donations and support in recent weeks and on the day. Thanks to Seán Radley for taking photos and Brian O’Leary for some brilliant art work, Mikey Omahony for sacraficing his head of hair andGuysandDolls HairSalon for getting rid of it all.

Finally, thanks to Connie Hickey for all his help and to all members of the 22 teams that took part on the day, making a smashing effort and making it one of the best days in town in a long time!

Thanks so much to everyone!!

Linda O’Mahony