Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Everyone has heard of the Green Glens Arena but now we also have the Millstreet Community School Arena (!!) where the wonderful Gym at the School has been magically transformed into such a magnificent Concert Hall for tonight’s greatly anticipated “Party with Marty” (1st Dec. 2023) with doors opening at 7pm and the Show beginning at 7.30pm. What a truly special night is envisaged. Tap on the images (which Pól kindly provided) to enlarge. (S.R.)
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At 10:45am on Friday next, December 1st, we will raise a special commemorative flag in our school. You are cordially invited to attend.
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Video 4-Reeling in the Years- Part 2!
Video 5- Some random snaps from MCS- 2014 to 2020
Video 6- 2010 to 2014 in MCS- snapshots!
The Party with Marty is taking place on Friday, December 1st 2023 and is a celebration of 50 years of Millstreet Community School. Marty Morrissey hosts an evening of conversation, music and song. Not your ordinary school show!
Full line-up (subject to change):
· MCS Past, Present & Future: Principal, Mr. Pól Ó Síodhcháin, Deputy Principal, Mrs. Frances Moynihan are joined by Past-Principal, Mr. Pat Piggott and Past-Deputy Principal, Mr. Colman Culhane to chat with Marty about the past, present and future of the school.
· Linda Desmond, elite boxer & Past Pupil. Linda won the elite light welterweight championship in Dublin last week.
· Traditional Music from The Linehan Family Musicians
· Stories from 1973: Members of the very first Class of 1973: Pádraig O’Driscoll, Frank Kirk, Mary Randles, Sandra Dineen & Christy Dennehy
· Music from Annmarie O’Riordan (past pupil)
· Living Scenes: Eily Buckley, Eleanor O’Riordan (past pupil) & Seán Radley
· Millstreet Comhaltas: Trad session, Ballads & Set-Dancing (Current & Past Pupils and others)
INTERVAL
· Moments with Marty: Current First Year Students Ask the Questions!
· Marty in conversation with Jennifer Kelly and Sarah-Louise Bourke (Past Pupils)
· Music from Oleksii Shemshur, Concert Pianist from Ukraine & Current Student.
· MCS, Community & Business: Derry Sheehan (Millstreet Tidy Towns & Current Parent), Donagh O’Sullivan (formerly of Galliard Homes, London & Past Pupil) & Elizabeth O’Sullivan ( Past Parent)
· Dance from AJTF Dance Troupe
· Sport & Scholars: Shane Hickey (U20 All-Ireland Football Winner), Maeve Flynn (current student & Irish Pentathlete), Ally Moynihan (current student & Champion Gymnast), Tomás Cronin, Sheelagh-Jessica Gilbourne, Amy Hickey (all Leaving Cert Class of 2023 and current UCC Quercus Scholars).
· Niamh Kavanagh, Eurovision winner for Ireland in Millstreet, 1993 (Noel C. Duggan hopes to join us to have a chat with Marty & Niamh about Eurovision 1993) Niamh performs a Eurovision-themed set with plenty to get the crowd going! And yes, she will sing ‘In Your Eyes’ in Millstreet again! Niamh will be joined for half of her set by a choir of 50 current students and staff.
This is not a fundraiser! Ticket price covers stage hire and production costs only (even at that, we will not break even!). This is a night for the community to enjoy.
Spot prizes, generously donated by local businesses, will be given out by Marty on the night.
Complimentary tea/coffee will be served. There will be a tuck shop with water, minerals etc.
Parking is in the Bus Park at the back of the school or in Green Glens Arena (thanks to Thomas Duggan for use of this). Please note that the car park at the front of the school is reserved for staff and invited guests only.
Tickets are available in Cronin’s Centra, Coleman’s Centra, O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Reen’s Pharmacy, Millstreet Post Office, O’Leary’s Butchers or from the School Office (029) 70087 or online at Eventbrite (€5 off full price online sales until Sunday!):
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/
Come along and enjoy an alternative once-off night out! Why wouldn’t you! This is not to be missed!
[read more …] “Superb Line-up for the Upcoming “Party with Marty””
We thank Chris Horan for sharing this excellent “Reeling Back the Years” video in preparation for the very special 50th Anniversary Concert at Millstreet Community School on Friday, 1st Dec. 2023 for which tickets are now on sale. To view this superb video click HERE. (S.R.)
It promises to be a great night out, showcasing fashion from several shops and designers.
Millstreet Community School are holding a Water Action Day on Friday 3rd March as part of their Green Schools Programme. MCS students will take part in a “Walk for Water” through the grounds of Drishane and back to the school on Friday afternoon to highlight the importance of Water – a resource which we all too often take for granted.
Thank you for your support.
On Friday, 22nd Oct. 2021 Students and Teachers at Millstreet Community School truly celebrated Halloween 2021 in a wonderfully creative manner. Here we share some twenty images from the Annual Event. Tap on the photos to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Celebrating Halloween 2021 at Millstreet Community School”
We thank Pól Ó Síodhcháin and Millstreet Community School for sharing this truly magnificent video which is now live on YouTube and has been viewed over 350 times in first few hours!! (S.R.) To view please tap on this link: https://t.co/OWt8TPhSXp?amp=1
“I’m Still Standing”, presented by TY Students & Niamh Kavanagh…Video Launch. Since March 2020, our community in Millstreet and beyond has endured much suffering & hardship. This is our thank you to everyone who has supported us…We’re Still Standing!
‘Our School, One World – Culture and Diversity in Millstreet Community School’
We thank MCS Teachers John Magee and Chris Horan for the following feature. (S.R.)
This presentation was launched on 22nd April 2021. It features contributions from past pupils, current students and teachers from Millstreet Community School, members of the local community, and others with a more national profile. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the different nationalities represented in the school, highlight the value of cultural diversity, what can be done to encourage it and how we as individuals and as a society can challenge racism. One may view the Video here:
Running order of video with timings
Country presentations (1)
2.50 Ireland
5.04 Italy
7.54 Lithuania
9.27 Poland
11.04 Romania
13.13 Sarah Louise Bourke, Nora O’Sullivan and Eibhlis Kelleher (past pupils of MCS)
15.45 Katie singing Tandragee [read more …] “‘Our School, One World – Culture and Diversity in Millstreet Community School’”
Footage of the official opening of Alps Electric, at Millstreet Community School in 1988. Speakers are Albert Reynolds (Minister for Industry and Commerce), Craig Shaffey (Alps), Sakumo Kamikoto (Alps), Frank Crowley (Chairman Cork County Council), Ken Brennan (Millstreet Community Council), presentations by Noel C Duggan, Tom Meaney, and Noel Buckley, and lots of familiar faces. Filmed by LTV Carriganima.
Recently a most impressive “Lockdown Live” presentation was held on Zoom during which many very talented Students of Millstreet Community School participated in a most enjoyable Show displaying a magnificent range of talent in the world of music, song, outdoor games and novelty acts. It was introduced by Principal, Pól Ó Síodhcháin with members of Staff commenting and judging the various performances. The music and singing was excellent as well as the outdoor sports while one Student presented a superb ability to solve a Rubik Cube puzzle in record time and another Student proved the true magic of music from a tin whistle. It is hoped to have a further presentation in time to come. Well, well done to All who participated. Check out full details of MCS Updates on https://www.millstreetcommunityschool.ie/
The Advent Service is now on YouTube:
Millstreet Community School is proud to present Advent-A Journey of Hope. This celebration is open to all within our community and beyond. Join us for a service of hope, accompanied by music and reflection from 7pm on Thursday, December 17th 2020.
No registration required. Join with the passcode below. Your details will not be displayed on screen at any stage during this service (you are essentially attending a webinar for the duration).
The service will be recorded and broadcast on the school YouTube channel, MillstreetCS TV, again over the Christmas holidays.
We look forward to bringing you with us on our Journey of Hope.
Please click this URL to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81614875571?pwd=Tnc0UUZ4cWcxQUhzcG1vSjBRMlNpdz09
Passcode: 907482
“Radio Treasures” is on air tonight (Tues., 24th Nov. 2020) on Cork Music Station from 9.30 to 11.00. We feature our regular items with a splendid blend of uplifting songs and music… tonight we feature a selection of songs and music with lots of variety as well as lots of interesting musings and words of wisdom. Included in tonight’s programme:
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” On Air Tonight on CMS from 9.30 to 11.00″
At Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 22nd Oct. 2020 a surprise celebratory event marking the retirement of wonderfully dedicated Teacher, Mary Randles was organised by Principal, Pól Ó Síodhcháin & Staff. Mary has spent almost four decades as Teacher supreme mainly at Millstreet Community School where she had also been a Student herself. The joyful occasion took place mainly online where many logged in from their own homes. Teacher Jennifer O’Donoghue paid a splendid tribute to Mary as did Pól and Barry and Deputy Principal Frances and two Students. We thank Teacher, Chris Horan for sharing four images recorded in the School showing the presentation of beautiful gifts to Mary including superb Artwork pottery and Painting by Artist Barry Fraser. Here we share a selection of images from the memorable occasion. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. We wish Mary a very Happy and Healthy Retirement filled with many Blessings. (S.R.)…….(Chris also shared the following captions to some of the images: In her final business class; niece Ria Buckley presents a painting by Barry Fraser; Sister in law Marion Buckley, Organiser Mary Fitzgerald and Ria Buckley prepare to surprise Mary; Mary with her LC business class.)
[read more …] “A Very Happy Retirement to Dedicated Teacher Mary Randles”
MILLSTREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL
CLEANING STAFF VACANCIES
The Board of Management of Millstreet Community School invites applications for two vacant
positions on the cleaning staff of the school:
1. Fixed-term contract of 33 hours per week until 4th June 2021 payable at Department of
Education and Skills rates. The successful candidate will be required to work full days
(10.00am-5.00pm) Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri and 10.00am-3.00pm on Wednesday)
2. Fixed-term contract of 12.5 hours per week until 4
th June 2021, payable at Department of
Education and Skills rates. The successful candidate will be required to work mornings
(10.00am -12.30pm) Monday to Friday.
A letter of application, along with current CV and references, should submitted by email only to The
Secretary, Board of Management, at vacancies @millstreetcommunityschool.ie by 12pm on Friday,
August 7th 2020. Late applications and hard copies of applications will not be accepted. Please
indicate clearly which position you are applying for. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, August 11th 2020.
Appointments will be subject to reference checks and Garda Vetting. Shortlisting may apply and only
those shortlisted will be contacted. The Board of Management of Millstreet Community School is an
equal opportunities employer.
Ria Buckley and Hannah Keane were due to travel to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust (IPT) on Easter Sunday. However due to the Covid19 situation the trip was cancelled. The girls raised €2,367.50 and they have donated the full amount to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust to support their ongoing work.
The girls would like to thank their parents, families, friends, local community, and everyone who helped to make the quiz and bake sale possible. Furthermore, they would like to thank all the local businesses for their tremendous support and generosity in donating prizes and refreshments.
They would also like to express their gratitude to all those that sponsored them.
Finally a very special thank you to the teachers and staff of Millstreet Community School who were so generous with their time especially, John Magee, Jennifer O’Donoghue, Mary Randles, Denise O’Leary and Marion Buckley. [read more …] “Irish Pilgrimage Trust”
“We are delighted to release this fantastic production of ‘Belonging’ by our TY GCE Group (Global Citizen Education). Great to see & hear our students despite Covid19. We look forward to meeting everyone again soon 👍” – Millstreet Community School
We thank John Tarrant for the photo and feature relating to this very interesting story of uplifting success for Jodie O’Callaghan pictured above. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Congratulations to Jodie O’Callaghan, Millstreet Community School TY student who has been selected to represent Local Enterprise Office South Cork in the senior category at the National Final of the Student Enterprise Awards Competition 2019/2020.
Her product is the JK9, a pet-themed wall hanging for keys and dog leads. (The name is a combination of Jodie’s initial and K9 as an abbreviation of canine.)
To qualify for this level of the competition, Jodie from Bolomore had to demonstrate exceptional enterprising skills and create a business plan. This all led to a product that is so popular, Jodie’s biggest problem now is keeping up with the demand. Due to the current situation and restrictions put in place to tackle the Corona Virus situation, the National Final scheduled for Croke Park was cancelled but a national judging panel are carrying out a paper based judging exercise for all national final business reports and winners chosen. An awards ceremony to present prizes follows later in the year.
Meanwhile, anybody interested on obtaining Jodie’s Pet Hanger creation can do so by contacting her on Instagram jk9_2020.
Leslie Matson is among that select group of authors who have immortalised in literature the rich culture of the Blasket Islands, along with others such as Robin Flower, Carl Marstrander, Peig Sayers, Tomás Ó Criomhthain and Muiris Ó Súilleabháin.
He was initially drawn to Corca Dhuibhne in 1954 to improve his Irish so he could register as a teacher, staying with the legendary “Kruger” Kavanagh.
Never a man to do things by half, he embedded himself in the community as well as in the culture of the west Kerry Gaeltacht.
His social research on the 125 former inhabitants of the Blasket Islands stands as a valuable resource to scholars for posterity.
He befriended Mártan Ó Catháin, a nephew of Máire “Méiní” Dunleavy (1876-1967) who had been the Blasket midwife for 36 years.
Méiní, not accustomed to the name Leslie, hilariously called him “Italy” and that was how local people greeted him, “Conas atá Italy inniu?”.
Encouraged by Mícheál de Mórdha, Bainisteoir Ionad an Bhlaoscaid, he wrote Méiní, the Blasket Nurse, which was published by Mercier Press in February 1996.
Apart from his social research, he was a renowned linguist, teacher, chorister and a much loved family man. He enjoyed speaking Irish, French, German and Russian, and was widely read in English and French, quoting the classics from memory.
He began his teaching career in Aravon School in Bray followed by Villiers School in Limerick, however most of his teaching career was in Newtown School, Waterford where he taught mainly French and was Senior Master.
From 1977 he spent six years as headmaster of Sligo Grammar School before teaching in Millstreet Community School. He retired at 65 (~1995) and returned to live in Waterford where he continued his work on the Blaskets and on the archives of Newtown School.
To mark International Women’s Day we’d like to invite active retired ladies to a Coffee Morning in Millstreet Parish Centre on Wednesday 4th March between 10.30am and 12 noon.
It’ll be a chance for us to have a chat about changes in society through the years and how they have affected women. We’d love to see you there!
From: Millstreet Community School Transition Year Global Citizenship Education group (2019/2020)
Millstreet Community School Parents’ Advisory Committee is raising money for the Computer Room Refurbishment. The current Computer Room is outdated and the PCs need to be replaced. We hope to replace PCs with Chromebooks and create learning pods as per the plan above. Microsoft Office 365 across the school. Teachers and students are now collaborating in the digital space using cloud technology. The proposed new layout of the room will provide us with a space where students can collaborate with one another in groups during class periods. Their work will then be available to them on the cloud for future consultation and for revision purposes. Help us to realise this vision and future proof our school!
Click the Go Find Me link to Donate. We are hoping to complete this project before next September!Bright Days Ahead!
