Day: January 31, 2021

Captain Con Murphy Remembered in Millstreet & Ballydaly Today

Marking the Centenary on 1st Feb. 2021 of the death of Captain Con Murphy a dedicated Committee paid special tribute to his memory firstly at The Square, Millstreet today (Sunday, 31st Jan. 2021) at 10 a.m. and one hour later in Ballydaly.  Here we share images from the historic events.  Later in the week John Tarrant will share a full illustrated report in the “Corkman”.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Pictured this Sunday Morning at the Monument in The Square – from left: Pat Joe Creedon, Noel Keating, Jerry Lehane and Donal Dennehy. It was Nora Kelleher, Minor Row, Millstreet who very kindly presented the historic banner to the organising Committee.
The historic ceremony at Ballydaly/Rathduane this Sunday morning. Many of those present were related to the late Captain Con Murphy.
Meave O’Leary from the Sliabh Luachra area laid the special wreath in memory of her late great-grand uncle Captain Con Murphy.
Tim O’Sullivan of Sliabh Luachra
John McCarthy recited a Decade of the Rosary while Tim Murphy addressed the gathering.

It’s almost twenty years since the Monument in tribute to the memory of the late Captain Con Murphy, was unveiled.

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“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 31st Jan. 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.)

This Sunday evening in the first of a two part programme on ‘Where the road takes me’,  it’s a pre-lockdown journey through the vast parish of Ballinhassig.

John Greene begins in Ballinhassig, where police shot dead eleven people during a faction fight in 1845.  However, there was little time to dwell on the tragedy, as the famine came hot on its heels and provided more to worry about.

Later, but not far away, the McCarthy family move to London after being evicted from their home.  Their son Liam is born.  His name is now synonymous with Michael Collins and Sam Maguire.  As a result, the local GAA pitch is named in his honour and the cup for the winners of the All Ireland senior hurling championship bears his name. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

“Lunchtime Favourites” Sunday 31st Jan. 2021 – 12.30 to 1.30pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 31st Jan. 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 1.30pm.   This is our fifth Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.   We feature songs by Breeda Tarrant, Jim Lyons, Colin Paul, The Taylor Brothers, Les Paul and Mary Ford…plus the music of the Alan Finn Group, André Rieu, James Last, Mantovani and lots more.  Just email your requests anytime either to corkmusicstation @gmail.com OR to millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or text/WhatsApp to 086 825 0074.   Or check out the Seán Radley Facebook Page.  And we chat about these images  during our Show. (S.R.)

During today’s programme an important message from Marie Twomey:  “I’m planning to run our Community Singing sessions online through Zoom starting in the near future in case there is anyone who would like to join in. Everybody is  welcome. I can be contacted in  Millstreet Adult FET Centre on 086 7707301 or by email marie.twomey @corketb.ie. “

Remembering the Centenary of the death of Captain Con Murphy in 1921. Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet is named in tribute to the memory of Captain Con. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Moon image captured in Mount Leader, Millstreet during the past week.
September Horse Fair 2000 at The Square/Minor Row. From Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives.

[read more …] ““Lunchtime Favourites” Sunday 31st Jan. 2021 – 12.30 to 1.30pm”