Cork Music Station – Millstreet.ie

Millstreet Vintage Club Bumbleance Summer Car Run happening on Saturday Evening June 17th

With just over 2 weeks left to go to the Millstreet Vintage Club Summer Car Run which is taking place on Saturday Evening June 17th the Event is once again in Aid of Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service and is open to All Vintage/Classic Cars Bikes Vans Trucks etc,

Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service does wonderful work and is a Totally Voluntary Organisation.

Bumbleance ensures that the journey of a sick child is as safe and comfortable as possible,

Bumbleance Trips and Services cover the following

Pre and Post-surgical appointments
Inter hospital transfers
Respite and Hospice Trips
Scheduled Trips
Chemo Cab
Transplants and critical care
Angel Trips

The Run will Start Out in Cullen Community Centre (Eircode P51 YY06) with Sign On from 4.30pm and Take Off at 6pm Sharp and it will take in a Scenic Route with the Run ending up at O’Riadas Bar Ballymacelligot just outside Castleisland where there will be Free Food and Music Supplied by Bernie Heaney, Barry O’Halloran and Sheila Heery, also on the Evening there will be a Draw with some nice Prizes to be Won.

Entry for the Run will be by Donation and its all for a great Cause in Bumbleance Childrens Ambulance Service,for Details Contact Willie Fitzgerald on 087 2229874,Ita Fitzgerald on 087 9865217 or Bernard Crowley on 087 7924406.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Features Ger Wolfe

On this Tuesday – 30th May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Rylane at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night around 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes :

At 10pm we feature an Interview and two songs with Singer/Songwriter Supreme, Ger Wolfe who recently presented a delightful evening of music and song for Millstreet Active Retirement Association. We also chat about International MS Day which is celebrated today. We refer to our viewing of the International Space Station and we shall indicate how to do likewise. We recall Sheila & Michael’s superb Concert which took place at Newmarket’s Cultúrlann on Saturday night. We reflect on Ireland’s new 5.15 million population based on last year’s Census. And of course we have lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Singer/Songwriter Supreme, Ger Wolfe pictured with members of Millstreet Active Retirement Association at the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre, Millstreet. We feature Ger’s Interview at 10pm.**

**It was truly a Family Day at the recent Coffee and Cars Event in Drishane organised by Millstreet Vintage Club.**

**Andy and June O’Connor from Wales recently visited Millstreet Museum. I attended Coláiste Pádraig, Millstreet at the same time in the 1960s as Andy. Great to recall precious memories.**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 23rd May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Scartaglin at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes :

At 10pm Interviews with Bill Power and Owen O’Keeffe recorded in St. George’s Centre in Mitchelstown at the launch of Bill’s truly magnificent Book ‘The Blackwater, History and Images of the Irish Rhine’…To order Bill’s superb Book: books can be directly ordered from blackwaterbook @gmail.com or telephone Bill on 087-811 3611 ..And at 10.30pm we chat with Donie Lucey about the wonderfully successful Drishane Vintage Event at the weekend…. as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 16th May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Ballyclough at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes a reference to our recent very interesting Interview with Newstalk’s Henry McKean

**Henry McKean in Millstreet recently to record for Newstalk a feature on the 30th Anniversary of Millstreet’s 1993 Eurovision.**

– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

Jerry McSweeney of Manchester and Killarney Road, Millstreet – presenting two wonderfully historic CDs of the original fiddle music of the late and great Jerry Kavanagh. Jerry was visiting his native Millstreet last week. Tonight at 10pm we feature a very interesting Interview with Jerry McSweeney on www.corkmusicstation.com .

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 9th May 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Brosna, Co. Kerry at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm a very interesting Interview with Newstalk’s Henry McKean

– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Joe Creedon of Inchigeela presenting Joe and James O’Leary with Patrick W. O’Leary’s Clan Gathering Coins at Sunday’s 250th Commemoration in Carriganima of the death of Art Ó Laoghaire.**

**Golden Pioneer Group at the recent Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee visit to Áras an Uachtaráin.**

**Sunday’s Bealtaine Tea Dance at the Wallis Arms Hotel.**

**Pictured at Sunday’s hugely successful John Barry Tractor Run in aid of the Mercy Hospital … from Lackabawn.**

Next Broadcast of “Radio Treasures” is on Tuesday, 2nd May 2023

On this Tuesday, 2nd May 2023 on Cork Music Station Jimmy Reidy and Friends Archival Programme will be broadcast at 8pm when among the Guests will be Bishop John Buckley and also featuring the Donal Ring Céilí Band. Our usual “Radio Treasures” Show will now after all be broadcast this evening at 9.10pm. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 25th April 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Ballybunion at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes firstly at 10pm a very interesting Interview with Fr. Martin McCormack on the Ballydesmond celebration of his 4oth Anniversary as a Salesian Priest working in the Missions and at home in Ireland…..And a at 11.00pm a Repeat of our Special Recording featuring Eily Buckley’s 90th Birthday Celebrations at the Wallis Arms Hotel – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests and also marking the 120th Anniversary of Bing Crosby’s birth!…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Millstreet’s western area from the air during Eurovision Week 1993 – 30 years ago!**

**It is believed that Liam Lynch once worked here in Main Street, Millstreet in early 1900s at Andreae’s Impressive Shop.**

**Martin Hurley recently presents Gerard Shannon’s Book on Liam Lynch to Millstreet Museum.**

**Confirmation Ceremony 2023 in Millstreet.**

**Interviewing Fr. Martin McCormack in Ballydesmond on Sunday on the occasion of his 40th anniversary to the Priesthood.**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 18th April 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Doneraile 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 11.00pm a Special Recording featuring Eily Buckley’s 90th Birthday Celebrations at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday evening– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 11th April 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Rathcoole featuring many local people including Annmarie O’Riordan-Holmes and the voice of the late Tom Meaney at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 9.30pm a fascinating Interview with Eleanor O’Riordan-Sugrue of Ballydaly and now residing in Dingle …. Eleanor provides us with an outstanding description of her recent energetic trip to the summit of the famous Mount Kilimangaro in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests…. We chat about the many images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Eleanor’s superb Interview will be broadcast tonight at 9.30pm.**

**Eleanor’s husband, Ronan Sugrue of Dingle, features in RTÉ’s “Saol na Feirme” which is currently running on RTÉ 1 Television.**

**One of our “Loyal Listeners” to “Radio Treasures” is the wonderful pet dog “Jack” of Catherine O’Sullivan of Crinaloo in the Kilcorney area!**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 4th April 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on West Cork at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 9.30pm an Interview (part 2 of 2) with Ashley Wattam from UK where he works as a Train Driver Supreme with lots of very interesting hobbies including Garden Miniature Railways, cycling and music – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**We feature on “Radio Treasures” tonight three special tracks from this wonderful CD**

**Ashley Wattam makes special reference to this West of Ireland Stream Train Project in our special Interview tonight.gineer**

This photo appeared in a recent issue of the “Killarney Advertiser” taken at the official launch of the very impressive book “The Liebherr Story” in which there is special reference made to Radley Engineering in Dungarvan recalling John Radley being an employee of the Liebherr Factory in Killarney some decades ago.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 28th March 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a special 2007 Tribute to Johnny O’Leary, Traditional Legendary Musician Supreme at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 9.30pm an Interview (part 1 of 2) with Ashley Wattam from UK where he works as a Train Driver Supreme with lots of very interesting hobbies including Garden Miniature Railways, cycling and music – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. Birthday Greetings will be shared – especially a 75th Birthday occasion for Mervyn in the UK. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Ashley Wattam‘s superb Interview at 9.30pm tonight.**

**Final Night of Cullen & District Special Needs Association Weight Loss Programme 2023.**

**Recent Birthday Party for Frank and Barbara at Parish Centre.**

**INTO Reception at Killarney’s Royal Hotel for recently retired Flora O’Callaghan (seated centre in red with her husband, John).**

**Millstreet Community Singers back at Church again following the Covid era.**

**Millstreet Tidy Towns prepare for the first clean-up of the Spring.**

**Recent Double Rainbow over St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Millstreet.**

**Millstreet’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.**

**Wonderful Comedian, Bernard Casey at the official launch Concert in Kiskeam Community Centre of the Maurice O’Keeffe Music Festival Easter 2023.**

**Musicians performing at the special night of International Culture in Millstreet Community School.**

**This beautiful historic container was recently presented to Millstreet Museum by the O’Regan Family.**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 21st March 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a visit by Johhny Carroll and P.J. Murrihy to Freemount Studio at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm an Interview with Donagh, Keith, Donie and Don in Rathmore and with Conor O’Riordan in Carriganima – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**From left: Don O’Sullivan, Keith Ó Brolacháin, Donagh Hickey and Donie Lucey at Rathmore cheque presentation.**

**Meeting with Conor O’Riordan, Dublin and originally from Carriganima attending the superb Carriganima Parade on Sunday.**

**Returning home from the brilliant Carriganima Parade on Sunday, 19th March 2023.**

**Beth and Conor O’Riordan at Carriganima on Sunday.**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 14th March 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a Special Programme relating to West Limerick at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm an Interview with Terry McSwiney chatting about Kilmurry’s “Independence Museum” in the village of Kilmurry– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Celebrating St. Patrick’s Week 2023 at West End, Millstreet – Splendid Window display by Mary Dennehy, Breeda O’Leary and Fr. Paddy O’Byrne.**

**Welcoming Terry McSwiney of Kilmurry to Millstreet Museum. A special Interview with Terry airs at 10pm tonight on “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com. (Picture by Tom Daby)**

**Fr. Paddy O’Byrne won this attractive clock in a most memorable race at Banteer Sports in 1951.**

**Recent filming at Tubrid Holy Well promoting a special upcoming Millstreet Vintage Car Run. (Picture by Ita Fitzgerald)**

**Interviewing Bernard Crowley and (in middle) James O’Sullivan at Tubrid Holy Well. (Picture by Ita Fitzgerald)**

Jimmy Reidy’s 38th Music Show This Saturday at 1pm

Jimmy Reidy’s 38th Music Show this Saturday, 11th March 2023 at 1pm on Cork Music Station is a special Show in the very popular weekly series marking St. Patrick’s Week with some 80 minutes of all Irish Songs and Music where Jimmy provides very interesting background information to the various chosen selections. The Show is repeated on Wednesdays at 11.30pm following Breeda Piggott’s very popular weekly programme. Happy listening. (S.R.)

St. Patrick in Millstreet! Artist supreme, Brian O’Leary’s superb window creative art at Millstreet Post Office a few years ago. Many thanks to Margaret and Noreen at Millstreet Post Office for permitting me to record the magnificent work of art from inside the Post Office. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Beutifully decorated for St. Patrick’s Day 2021…at the Randles Family Home in Minor Row, Millstreet.**

**The very fine statue of St. Patrick in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.**

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 7th March 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a Special Programme relating to Cloyne at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm an Interview with Margaret Bourke and her Kosovan Visitor now living in Tralee – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

Pictured recently at Millstreet Library (near the Criminology section because our Kosovan Visitor is studying Criminology) – from left Margaret Bourke, Ebresa Mairéad from Kosova & Tralee and Librarian Gillian Gilbourne. A special ten minute Interview with Margaret & Abraisa will be broadcast on our “Radio Treasures” Show tonight at 10pm.

Members of the wonderfully dedicated Group about to undertake a Night Walk through the Town and Environs to determine possible improvements which may be needed in the area….From left: Dan Collins, Mary McSweeney, Marie O’Sullivan-O’Riordan, Marie O’Leary and Ivor Horton.

Having starred in the Oscar nominated “An Chailín Chiúin” and about to attend the Oscar Ceremony this is Michael Patric as “Seán Moylan – Irish Revolutionary” on stage last Sunday night in An Cultúrlann, Newmarket to a capacity audience. A truly magnificent performance by the superbly talented Actor/Writer given a standing ovation by the delighted Audience.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 28th Feb. 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a Special Programme relating to The Dublin City Ramblers at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm an Interview with William Fitzgerald, Seán Fahy (winner of “Glór Tíre 2023”) and with Michael Commins at the recent Galway Michael Commins Show– Also Interviews with Billy and John Coleman, Dan O’Riordan and Danny O’Mahony at last Sunday’s Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Day Centre – as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 21st Feb. 2023 (Shrove Tuesday) – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on a Special Programme in Memory of the late and great Johnny Donegan at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm a special Review of our Visit to Galway for the Michael Commins Show– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

Committee Members pictured with Frank Fahy from Co. Mayo – Guest Speaker at the AGM of Millstreet Active Retirement Association held recently in Millstreet Day Centre. Frank delivered an excellent address on the importance of keeping active as we grow older. He especially demonstrated the great value of the Pole Activator (being held here by All).

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS

On this Tuesday – 14th Feb. 2023 (St. Valentine’s Day) – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Blarney at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes at 10pm a special musical highlights recording of the recent Rathmore Panto “Dame Annie Goes West”– as well as lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and a feature on New Irish Terms We Now Use in English. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Musical highlights from the recent Rathmore Panto will be broadcast tonight (14th Feb. 2023) at 10pm on Cork Music Station.**

**Special Fatima Statue recently shared for over a week at Fr. Paddy O’Byrne’s home.**

“Radio Treasures” Loyal Listener “Jack” in his new bed as he tunes in from the home of his wonderful Owner – Catherine O’Sullivan of Crinaloo in the Kilcorney area. We thank Catherine for sharing this superb image.

Superbly displaying the Millstreet 2023 Calendar in his London home is Jerry Murphy who was recently visited by his nephew, Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima with his son, Sammy who attended the Arsenal Game.

**One of the many impressive bridges presently being constructed on the magnificent new road development in the Ballyvourney area extending from the Macroom Bypass.**

**Our Studio Pet Cat “Susie” listening attentively to Cork Music Station!**

**See also many more colourful photos below from the recent Rathmore Panto 2023.**

Millstreet Monument Committee Feature on Radio Programme

Several years ago members of Millstreet Monument Committee

**Millstreet’s National Monument at The Square photographed in 2020.**

and Friends travelled to Freemount Heritage Centre to participate in the recording of a special radio programme in the “Round the Fireside” series with Jimmy Reidy. Tonight at 8pm on Cork Music Station Jimmy Reidy has made this archival programme available (firstly repeated in 2020) and is being broadcast in memory of the late Tom Meaney as well as the late Tadhg Crowley and the late Conchubhar Ó hÉalaithe – all of whom feature in the programme. Also participating in the recording is Joan O’Mahony, Dan Joe O’Keeffe, Jerry Lehane, Séamus Buckley (providing the music) and other Guests. We happen to be there also video recording for an LTV2 Millstreet Programme. If tonight you happen to miss this special radio programme in the “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” series there will also be a repeat of the Programme at 10.45pm (approx.) on this Sunday following the Maureen Henry Show. Following this Programme is the weekly “Radio Treasures” Show with a special Ballinhassig Interview at 10pm.(S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 31st Jan. 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Archival Show with the focus on Lough Gur featuring the wonderful voices of the late Dan Keane and Christine Nolan from North Kerry at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**The very large attendance at the recent Mass for Grandparents’ Day in Millstreet. (Full feature later).**

**Nora and Fr. James McSweeney pictured at the Reception in Presentation N.S. following the celebration of Mass.**

**Members of the School Staff ensuring that all the Visitors were accorded a warm welcome.**

Rachel Dineen with her Mum and Holly Dunne with her Mum attending the recent very successful Annual Quiz in the Wallis Arms Hotel. Both Rachel and Holly will be travelling to Lourdes as Special Helpers at Easter. (Full feature later).

**Fr. Seán Tucker kindly presents this magnificent Davy Lamp to Millstreet Museum. Davy Lamps have saved the lives of so many who have worked underground in such places as coal mines.**

Gold Medal for Niamh Buckley of Ballydesmond (on right) – grand-daughter of Noreen Kelleher of Aubane. Full details appeared in the Ballydesmond Chronicle 2022 – We thank Eilín Kiely and Noreen for alerting us to this magnificent achievement.

“Radio Treasures” Celebrates Timmy’s 87th Birthday

On this Tuesday – 24th Jan. 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Archival Show with Ted Leizcynski & Friends at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. At 10pm we share a very special feature on the 87th Birthday of Timmy O’Connor, Traditional Musician Supreme featuring many Guest Celebrities including the late Séamus Begley who sings a very special song for Timmy and wishes him a very Happy Birthday. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme – while our main focus is on our BTSTE 2023 Interviews – also includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Timmy O’Connor‘s 87th Birthday Cake arrives to the huge applause of the very large attendance at “The Rock Bar”, Newmarket on 20th July 2022.**

**Very successful Machinery Show 2023 at Green Glens.**

**Evening Sky over Clara Mountain from Millstreet Town Park on this Monday, 23rd Jan. 2023.**

**It’s 20 years this month since the Spire of Dublin was put in place – fabricated by Radley Engineering in Dungarvan.**

**Presentation at Aubane Community Centre of a very impressive cheque of €3,000.00 to “Féileacháin” – the proceeds of Christmas Morning Mushera Climb.**

**See below in “read more” lots more images of Timmy’s magnificent 87th Birthday Celebrations.**

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm – Special Visit to BTSTE 2023 on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 17h Jan. 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Archival Show with Guests Gina & The Champions at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. At 10pm we share our many recordings (and 68 images below) of our visit to last week’s BTSTE at Dublin’s RDS. A very special word of thanks to MCS Teachers Jennifer O’Donoghue and Francy Lyons for the royal welcome accorded to me as I visited the many wonderfully talented Students to chat about their hugely interesting and creative Projects. A superb welcome also was accorded by Cullen N.S. Principal, Eileen O’Mahony, very dedicated Staff and enthusiastic Pupils. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme – while our main focus is on our BTSTE 2023 Interviews – also includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Here we share some 68 pictures from the truly spectacular annual event at the RDS. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**The wonderfully talented Students who superbly represented Millstreet Community School at BTSTE 2023.**

**Cullen N.S. at Dublin’s RDS sharing their hugely impressive and wonderfully creative Project at BTSTE 2023 with the very many visitors calling on Thursday, 12th Jan. 2023.**

**Recording the many outstanding interviews.**

**We also got to interview other splendid Projects from such schools as Tarbert Comprehensive with these two excellent Students from Glin, Co. Limerick who provided a marvellous interview.**

Cullen N.S. with its truly creative display of their excellent Project entitled “How Do Planes Actually Fly?” Tap on “Read More” below to view some 54 more images from the highly prestigious event at Dublin’s RDS…..Seán Radley

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 10th Jan. 2023 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Archival Show with Guests from Churchtown, Co. Cork at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Singer supreme, Con Twomey from Cork performing at Millstreet’s “Clara Inn” on New Year’s Eve 2022.**

Pictured with Ursula Pomeroy of “Clara Inn”, Con Twomey’s Interview will be broadcast at 10pm on www.corkmusicstation.com tonight (Tues. 10th Jan.) including his leading in song the official welcome to 2023.

Meeting on 28th Dec. 2022 at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet – Genevieve and Conan O’Sullivan from Washington DC, USA. whose Wedding in Gougane Barra & Killarney I attended fifteen years ago. Gen & Conan’s Interview may be heard tonight (Tues. 10th Jan.) at 9.45pm on www.corkmusicstation.com.

Deputy Michael Moynihan, T.D. registering with Kathleen and Moira at the first night of the Annual Weight-in at Cullen Community Centre in aid of Cullen & District Special Needs Association on Monday night. Michael later checking out the weight goal ahead with Marie.

**The wonderful Cast of “God Rest His Soul” currently being performed at Banteer’s Glen Theatre.**

**Dedicated Volunteers providing superb refreshments at Cullen Community Centre on the first night of Annual Weigh-in.**

**Cullen’s splendid Marian Grotto at the start of 2023.**

Next “Radio Treasures” Programme on Tues. 10th Jan. 2023

Tonight, Tuesday 3rd Jan. 2023, one may tune into “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” at 8pm on Cork Music Station for a wonderful archival programme from the Sliabh Luachra area. There will be no “Radio Treasures” tonight until 9.10pm on Tuesday, 10th January. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 20th Dec. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Christmas Show relating to Newtownshandrum at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of Christmas related uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Santa arriving in Carriganima on Sunday, 18th Dec. 2022.**

**Santa and Catherine pictured with John Thompson, superb Driver of the amazing car which transported Santa!**

**A special Interview with Santa and Seán Murphy (4th from left) will be broadcast tonight at 10pm.**

**Mossie & Ann Galvin of Castletown-Kinneigh interviewed in Carriganima broadcast tonight at 10pm.**

Presentation of cheque by Margaret Bourke representing Millstreet Community Council to Pól Ó Síodhcháin of Millstreet Community School as a gesture of support to the many talented Students who will be attending the BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin in Jan. 2023.

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 13th Dec. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Show relating to Lyre Rambling House, Co. Waterford at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of Christmas related uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Tom Carroll of Irish Rail presents a very impressive cheque to Donie Lucey of Irish Air Ambulance. Their Radio Interview will be broadcast at 10pm tonight on www.corkmusicstation.com.**

Pictured at Carriganima’s magnificent Live Crib on Sunday, 11th Dec. 2022. Listen to a special Radio Interview tonight on www.corkmusicstation.com at 10.15pm featuring Sinéad, Liam, Santa & great contribution by a young person.

**The magic of Christmas at Drishane Road, Millstreet at the home of Noreen & Patrick Dennehy.**

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZvYu3XMV8w

**Milstreet Community Council at Christmas 2022 in the Wallis Arms Hotel following a very productive meeting.**

**Millstreet Age Friendly Group about to embark on a recent Walkability Study of Millstreet. A further Study will take place in January 2023.**

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

Stefan Healy (first from left) and his wonderful Friends from London at Millstreet’s “Abbey Road” (!) Crossing in West End in September 2022. Special Interview with the “Fab Four” at 10pm tonight on www.corkmusicstation.com

On this Tuesday – 6th Dec. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Showband Show at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**John & Christine Radley with Mary and Tommy Radley at the Surprise Party in Dungarvan on Friday night, 2nd Dec. marking 50 Years of Radley Engineering in Dungarvan.**

**The very successful Christmas Showcase 2022 at Millstreet Day Centre.**

**Eileen promoting the superb audio CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume 2” compiled by Paddy Murphy, Tullig – in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. A second batch of the CDs are now in the Shops.**

**The Official Turning on of Millstreet Christmas Lights at The Square on Sunday, 4th Dec. 2022.**

**The wonderfully festive Galvin Family attending the magical event at The Square on Sunday.**

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 29th Nov.. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Show featuring Friends from Cork’s Farranree at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Stefan Healy during our Interview at the Wallis Arms Hotel on 12th Aug. 2022. The special Interview will be broadcast at 10pm on “Radio Treasures” tonight (29th Nov.)**

Stefan who is attending the prestigious RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) in London is scheduled to play the role of Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” at RADA’s Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre from 1st Dec. to 7th Dec. 2022. See the following link for details: https://www.rada.ac.uk/whats-on/twelfth-night-2022/

**Official Launch of “Sliabh Luachra Journal No. 20” at Gneeveguilla on Friday night last. The excellent Journal is now available in numerous Book Shops.**

**Preparing Millstreet’s Christmas Lights during this week. The official turning on takes place at 6pm on this Sunday, 4th Dec. 2022.**

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 15th Nov.. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid rebroadcast Show featuring a wonderful the great Donal Ring at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews. We chat about the images below. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

**We thank Eilín Kiely for sharing this magnificent image of a double rainbow captured at Dooneen this Tuesday morning.**

**Meeting with our great Friends from the Netherlands yesterday in Dublin – from left Hidde, Nina, Sterre and Jochem.**

**Open night at Millstreet Community School 2022.**

“Radio Treasures” from 9.10 to 11.30pm on CMS Tonight

On this Tuesday – 8th Nov.. 2022 – preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme with focus on a splendid Show featuring a wonderful Group from Ballincollig at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night just after 10.30pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.10 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station. Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number. Tonight’s programme includes lots of uplifting songs, music, musings and requests….and lots of great Interviews.

Special features from tonight’s Programme: 1. At 10pm we pay our Sixth and Final Visit to Knockalougha Rambling House for some 52 minutes of superb entertainment. 2. We talk about Paddy Murphy’s new CD of some 30 tracks. 3. We chat about the images below especially this Wednesday’s Hour-long TG4 Documentary “Cois Móire” about the River Blackwater. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)

We meet the TG4 Film Crew in Millstreet during 2022 during the filming of “Cois Móire” – at The Square, Minor Row, Main Street, Millstreet Museum, The Boeing and the meeting of the waters near Drishane where Jerry Doody is interviewed…and also Clonbanin Ambush locations. The programme will be broadcast on TG4 on Wed. 9th Nov. at 9.30pm. For extra information on “Cois Móire” please refer to https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/news/cois-moire-a-new-documentary-series-by-cormorant-films-on-tg4

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