Day: March 28, 2021

“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 – 28th March 2021 at 7pm on C103.  (S.R.) 

Where The Road Takes Me

On this week’s edition of Where the road takes me, John Greene goes here, there and everywhere – virtually of course and observing social distancing if required – which it wasn’t.

They were regarded as helpful and kind landlords, but their stately home was still burned in June of 1921.  A visit to Ryecourt to meet Rosaleen Tonson-Rye is planned.

In the aftermath of a successful Cheltenham festival for the Irish, we pay a visit to the homeplace of legendary horse trainer Vincent o’Brien.

And……..We recall a conversation with Hubie Hurley from Farnanes who passed away on February 9th last.  After his father died at a young age, Hubie’s mother pulled out all the stops to ensure all her family had  careers.  As a result, Hubie and his brother’ Pat’s talent is still on view in many churches today. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″

Proposed Musheramore Windfarm (Any Objections to be Lodged by April 1st)

ANYONE WANTING TO ADD THERE NAME TO A PETITION TO OBJECT TO THE PROPOSED WINDFARM IN MUSHERA SHOULD GET THERE NAMES INTO EITHER GWEN BARRETT OR NOREEN KELLEHER BY NEXT TUESDAY FOR TO GET THE APPLICATION OF OBJECTION COMPLETED BEFORE APRIL 1ST

If anyone wishing to join into an objection to the planning which has been lodged by wind farm co also objection to 80 Mtr Mast on Mushera Mountain would they drop their name into Gwen Barrett’s Postbox in Aubane closing date for an objection is 1st April as many names as possible for an objection you can also send in your own objection if you wish our lovely scenic views and lovely walks and the wildlife interfered with. Please show your support with a petition as public meetings are not possible at the moment with Covid 19 Restrictions.

[read more …] “Proposed Musheramore Windfarm (Any Objections to be Lodged by April 1st)”

Millstreet Primary Schools Parents Assn gofundme page

Just a reminder, Millstreet Primary Schools Parents Assn have set up a gofundme page, as they haven’t been able to do their usual fund raising in the last year, so far they have raised €550 and wish to thank the people who have donated.  Also, don’t forget they have a competition on their Facebook Page for some lovely prizes sponsored by Herlihy Centra, and O’Keeffe’s Supervalu.

gofundme Page

“Lunchtime Favourites” Sunday 28th March 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm

We invite you to submit your Requests for our weekly Music Request Show “Lunchtime Favourites” (Sunday, 28th March 2021) on Cork Music Station which is broadcast today from 12:30pm until 2.00pm….yes, a 30 minute extension!  This is our 13th Lunchtime programme of 2021 where our songs and music are full of variety.    All our usual features on today’s Show….But today we very especially focus on favourite songs from The Platters, Don Williams, Ceol ón Sráid, Davy Ryan,  Shandrum Céilí Band and the Clare Céilí Band and a host of wonderful Local Singers including Steven Roche (Kanturk), Jim Lyons, Breeda Tarrant and Joan Cremin.   And we feature some wonderful Classical Favourites.   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.  We especially remember the late Liam Gallagher of Achill and Millstreet.  And we chat about these images below (sourced from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives) during our Show.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The Blessing of the Palm at the celebration of Palm Sunday Eve Mass on Sat. 27th March 2021 by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..
St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet c.1910. The grave of Fr. Griffin was later moved to the right of our picture before the building of the present Church in the early 1930s and the grave is now located on the grass area with a white statue upon it.
Early morning March 2021 sunlight on Clara Mountain as viewed from Mount Leader, Millstreet.
Beginning of Holy Week 2021 at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

[read more …] ““Lunchtime Favourites” Sunday 28th March 2021 – 12.30 to 2.00pm”