🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨
🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night, March 7th 🎶🎸🤠
🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Conor Brosnan, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶
🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅
🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️
🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻
The incredible generous response in aid of our current Fundraiser supporting Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Websitemeans that we are fast approaching three years of uplifting financial coverageas we move to the conclusion of our fundraising at the end of November 2025. Presently our GoFundMeplatform stands at a hugely inspiring €10,727.00(less GoFundMe expenses) while evenfurther wonderfully kind contributions have also been received which include the following: Transfers to our Bank of Ireland account – €250.00 from DCP Plastics, Pound Hill, Millstreet. Delivered by Hand – €50.00 from “Guys & Dolls”, Pound Hill; €100.00 from Anonymous; €50.00 from Gillian & Raymond Gilbourne; €50.00 from Geraldine & Con Houlihan; €500.00 (cheque) from Anonymous; €50.00 from Kathleen Kelleher, “Riverview”, Aubane; €50.00 from Derry Morley; €50.00 from Nora Mary O’Sullivan; €50.00 from Brendan Murphy & “Gang”; €50.00 from Phil Sheehan, Carrigacooleen; €50.00 from Michelle O’Keeffe, Dooneen; €100.00 (cheque) from Millstreet SVP, St. Patrick’s Conference; €70.00 from Con & Mary Meade, Cloghoulabeg; €50.00 from Anonymous Family; €20.00 from K.O’L.; €80.00 (cheque) from Catherine Pomeroy-Murphy; €150.00 from Seán Murphy, Knocknakilla; €50.00 from Anonymous, Derragh; €100.00 from Julie Brady & Abbie Healy. Renewed thanks for such greatly appreciated generous support for our two voluntary run Community Services – Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website. Tap on the images to enlarge. (Seán Radley)
Ballyhooly Sports 1954 – Our historical photo includes in front Joe Buckley, Jenny Neenan and Seánó Murphy…At back from left: Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Willie Neenan and Donie O’Mahony (There are two unidentified people in the image.) Many thanks to Jenny Cronin (née Neenan) for sharing the greatly appreciated photo.Leaving from Cobh (Queenstown) on the Tender to the Ship which would be taking Fr. Joe Murphy (pictured centre front) to America in 1955.Three wonderfully enthusiastic Students from Tralee’s Munster Technological University (MTU) came on tour to Millstreet on Thursday, 13th Nov. 2025 researching (for a Radio Documentary) Eurovision 1993 in Millstreet – from left: Seán from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary; Bright from Malawi and Alan from Dingle. A recording of a brief interview will be heard on www.corkmusicstation.com on “Radio Treasures” at 9.30pm on this Tuesday, 18th Nov. 2025.
It’s been five years since we have appealed for funding in support of the continuation of Millstreet Museum and our Millstreet Community Website. Both services are operated on an entirely voluntary basis except for the fact that the Government Social Employment Scheme provides an Assistant Curator for almost twenty hour per week at the Museum. Since 2020 our costs have almost doubled and to presently operate both services it involves an expenditure of in excess of €4,000. 00 per annum. Our funds are now almost used and a boost in our fund would certainly help to maintain the services. We thank the committed team of Volunteers who give of their talents and time.
We are setting up a Go Fund Me page to afford people the opportunity of supporting the two local community-based voluntary services – Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Community Website. Running costs at our Museum include the annual insurance of €2,000.00 plus lighting, heating and development expenses while for the Millstreet Community Website we have hosting and domain name costs plus security software.
One can visit our Go Fund Me page by clicking this Go Fund Me link.
Our main source of funding for Millstreet Museum and the Millstreet Website pre-2020 was through an Annual Church Gate Collection in August. Due to COVID-19 we established a GoFundMe project which was hugely successful due to the wonderful generosity of so many people at home and on a global basis. Thus we extend an invitation to our Supporters to kindly consider contributing towards this Go Fund Me appeal so that we, as Volunteers, can continue to make our Museum and Website Services available. The running costs are quite substantial….in excess of €4,000.00 per annum. This is our only source of funding. We greatly appreciate any contribution received. Sincere thanks also for the wonderful words of encouragement we constantly receive regarding the provision of these two community-based important Services. Míle buíochas – Seán Radley, Curator Millstreet Museum & Team Member of Millstreet Website.
One may also contribute to our fundraising project in the following manner:
By cheque made payable to Millstreet Museum.
By transfer to our Bank of Ireland account: BIC: BOFIIE2DXXX IBAN: IE22BOFI 905 803 340 53143
By contribution at Millstreet Museum.
Mícheál Martin (now Taoiseach) at Millstreet Museum in 2019Carnegie Hall where Millstreet Museum is located
Around twenty-five Fifth Years from Millstreet Community School have taken part in the Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes since the link with Rise and Shine (formerly known as the Irish Pilgrimage Trust) was established back in 2011. They go as helpers with Cork Group 126 and they return home afterwards tired but left with amazing memories after their week in France.
There are now three 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be participating in the Rise and young people’s pilgrimage to Lourdes during their Easter holidays 2026. Katie O’Keeffe and Caoilfhionn O’Connor have now been joined by Mike O’Donoghue.
As was the case in the past, the aim is to cover accommodation and travel costs for the three students (around €750/person) with all extra funds being passed onto Group 126. The group is meant to raise €19,000 to cover the costs of all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes.
The first fundraising venture will be a table quiz. This will be held in Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet on Friday 7th November 2025, beginning at 8pm.€40/table of four.
Your support for this event would be greatly appreciated.
On Friday, 22nd August 2025 a wonderfully successful Fundraiser Coffee Day in aid of the praiseworthy “Jack & Jill” Foundation was held at Reen’s Life Pharmacy in Main Street, Millstreet. Here we share a selection of images from the uplifting occasion. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful “Jack & Jill” Fundraiser at Reen’s Life Pharmacy”
⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨
🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on next Saturday Night, March 1st 🎶🎸🤠
🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Rosie Adair Peggy Lynch, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶
🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅
🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️
🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻
⏰ 🔜 The countdown is on to a fundraising night for CART Carriganima 🚌💨
🎶🎸🤠 A night of song and dance at the The Pub Carriganima on Saturday Night, March 1st 🎶🎸🤠
🎶 Music by Tim Joe and Ann with Guests Peter Lane, Sheila Fitzgerald,Sheila Heery, Rosie Adair Peggy Lynch, Peader O’ Donovan, Barry O’ Halloran, Eoghan Kelleher and Others 🎶
🏅🎟️ there will also be some fabulous spot prizes to be won on the night 🎟️🏅
🕰️ Music from 9.30pm sharp 🕰️
🕺🏻Your support would be very Welcome on the Night 💃🏻
On Friday, 29th Nov. 2024 members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group presented a wonderfully impressive cheque of €4,521.60 to Nurse Manager, Lena O’Sullivan of the Mallow Centre of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. This was the result of a superbly successful Vintage Tractor and Car Run earlier this year beginning at Aubane Community Centre and concluding at The Pub in Carriganima. The Coordinator Supreme of the memorable event in aid of such a praiseworthy cause was Luke Hurley enthusiastically supported by a very dedicated Team. Here we share a selection of images from this afternoon’s greatly appreciated cheque presentation at the Mallow Centre in the presence of All. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
From left: Jack Sheehan, Bernard Crowley, Mairéad Hurley presenting the cheque to Lena O’Sullivan (Nurse Manager), Luke Hurley (Coordinator), Seán Radley.
A heartfelt thanks to AIB’s Carmel Hickey and her superbly dedicated Staff for recently organising a most successful Coffee Morning in aid of CART (Carriganima Area Rural Transport) and Millstreet Community Website. The very impressive total cheque of €1,021.32 was divided equally between both Voluntary Groups – each receiving bank drafts for €510.16. This financial assistance is of great benefit to both Groups in maintaining the two greatly appreciated community services operated on an entirely voluntary basis. Míle buíochas to All. Here we share images of the cheque presentation and of the actual Coffee Morning 2024. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
My name is Joshua O’Sullivan, and for the past five years, I have been growing my hair for children in need, a journey that began during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am hoping to cut and donate over 13 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust on the 2nd November 2024.
When the world went into lockdown, everything changed. In the face of so much uncertainty and hardship, I felt compelled to do something meaningful, something that could help others during such a difficult time. I began reflecting on the struggles faced by children who, due to illness or medical conditions, lose their hair and don’t fully understand why they look different from their peers. The thought of a child looking in the mirror, confused as to why they can’t have hair like their friends, touched me deeply. This became my motivation to help.
My journey started back in Transition Year of secondary school. It began with a simple buzz haircut, a haircut I have worn for many years, but it is something I never could have predicted would turn into such a significant endeavor. As the months turned into years, I remained committed to this cause, determined to make a tangible difference in the lives of children who might benefit from my hair donation. Over the years, my hair has grown to over 13 inches in length, now kept in a low ponytail, a symbol of my dedication to this mission.
James Healy wishes to express his sincerest thanks for the truly inspiring and remarkably generous response to the recent highly praiseworthy fundraising project in aid of “Make a Wish Foundation” in memory of Matthew. James shares the following:
“Sincerest thanks to the people of Millstreet for their support, attending the event and even helping out on the day. We are delighted to say that a sum of €38,645.00 was raised for Make a Wish with this event, which we were blown away with, and we had a cheque presentation last Saturday to Make a Wish in Watergrasshill.”
(At rear) James Healy, father of Matthew Healy (RIP) with nephews Alex and Rhys Healy and niece Orla Healy at the Motorcycle & Vintage Car Run in memory of Matthew Healy, in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation at McCarthy Commercials, Watergrasshill, Co Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins (“Irish Examiner”)
James has also kindly shared a number of excellent links providing such a superb insight into the overall fundraising Project the result of which totally exceeded expectations.
The presentation of a most impressive cheque to Critical Emergency Medical Response by Millstreet Vintage Club took place at Millstreet Parish Centre this Wednesday evening, 7th August 2024. Much praise was accorded to the Club having fundraised through a number of activities such a magnificent amount for the praiseworthy important service. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Coordinator of the recent Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital, Dan Barry presents a very impressive cheque to Clinical Nurse Manager Maureen Murphy and Nurse Noreen Fitzgerald – representing St. Joseph’s Millstreet Community Hospital. Also present is Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club, Donie Lucey and Residents. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Denis O’Mahony will be climbing Ireland’s Highest Mountain – Carrantuohill in Co. Kerry – not just once or twice but three times on tomorrow, Sunday 2nd June 2024 in aid of the highly praiseworthy “Breakthrough Cancer Research”. The link to the wonderfully uplifting fundraising Project (which already has realised in excess of €1,785.00) is as follows: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/DenisOMahony
On this Friday, 24th May 2024, Eileen Tarrant and her dedicated Team will be fundraising from 9am to 4pm outside Coleman’s Centra Supermarket, Minor Row, Millstreet in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Eileen will be having many relevant items for sale and will be joined by two canine friends. She especially welcomes anyone who would like to join her at any time during the 9 to 4 fundraising period for this wonderfully praiseworthy occasion.
This was the occasion in August 2023 when the official cheque was presented following the uplifting fundraising efforts of the dedicated local group:
“With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chris Bennett, Regional Development Officer, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, (on extreme right) accepted the uplifting cheque from the wonderfully dedicated Team from Millstreet Parish. The gentleman with the green jacket at back is Dermot O’Donovan who provided us with a magnificent Tour of the overall Centre. Dermot from the Coachford area is one of a number of excellent Volunteer Helpers at the amazing Centre.
The Table Quiz will take place on Friday 1st March 2024 at 8pm in The Wallis Arms.
This Quiz has become an annual fundraiser to help 5th Year Students from Millstreet Community School who are going on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, to pay for their travel and accommodation. Aoife Casey & Holly Saunders (pictured below) are the 5th years going this year and they will be Student Helpers with Goup 126.
Thanks to the wonderful support of the community for the bake sales in the Parish Centre before Christmas, the girls’ travel and accommodation costs have been covered (€750/per person). However Group 126, along with all other groups taking part in the pilgrimage, are expected to raise €14,000 each year to cover the travel/accommodation costs of all the young people with special needs (known as ‘guests’) who are travellingwith their particular group. All funds raised from the table quiz will go to the fundraising efforts of Group 126.
Tables: €40/team of four. There will be a raffle. Everyone is welcome to take part in what has become a great community event in support of the students.
We thank MCS Chaplain, John Magee for this important Notice. (S.R.)
The Lourdes Quiz 2023 which took place in February 2023 at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Tap on the image to enlarge.
Catherine Hartnett representing Marymount accepts the truly impressive Cheque from Matt Twomey at The Pub in Carriganima on Friday, 19th Jan. 2024 – resulting from the hugely popular sale of Matt’s Motor Racing related Calendar over the Christmas period – in memory of the late Danny Creedon. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A Church Gate Collection in Millstreet & Cullen takes place this weekend, Sat. 6th & Sun 7th Jan. 2024 in aid of Cork University Hospital Charity specifically the ICU Department. Your kind generosity would be greatly appreciated. (We thank Joanne for this important Notice.)
Corkery’s Bar Annual St. Stephen’s Day Quiz will be in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital and the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre this year. Quiz starting at 4pm and followed by music with DJ Nev. All support greatly appreciated. (Please note that Corkery’s does not have a card machine & it’s cash only)
Sincere congratulations to Jimmy Murphy and his superbly dedicated Team based in Carriganima on another truly magnificent success in this year’s “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser. Jimmy shares the following message and a splendid selection of images. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) Jimmy’s message: “Our amazing Penny Dinners Collection this year of 2023. People have been fantastic so very generous…. it’s heartwarming. Caithríona Twomey and Co. of Cork Penny Dinners are so delighted with everything. We got so much help from Carriganima and beyond. Sincerest thanks to All. What a success!” [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Carriganima “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser”
Harry Linehan recently participated in the Dublin City Marathon with a truly fantastic finishing time considering that it was his first ever Marathon. Harry competed for CUH charity to honour his dad and raise funds for the oncology services at CUH. Harry is now a student nurse in UCC & CUH following in his dad’s footsteps. “It was a very emotional day for us all in Dublin and Harry’s fundraiser has now hit €5,177.00 which is absolutely amazing” writes Harry’s mother, Gillian. One may still contribute to this highly praiseworthy Fundraising Project by tapping on the link HERE which will take you to the official Fundraising Page. Harry is absolutely thrilled with himself having completed the marathon and more importantly been able to fundraise for such a worthy service that offered John such great care during his illness. Sincere congratulations to Harry on such a supremely inspiring achievement. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Coordinated by Luke Hurley and the dedicated Members of Millstreet Vintage Club the very special Car Run in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was an outstanding success. Here we share just three of many more images recording the superb event this Sunday, 3rd Sept. 2023 setting out from Millstreet. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chris Bennett, Regional Development Officer, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, (on extreme right) accepted the uplifting cheque from the wonderfully dedicated Team from Millstreet Parish. The gentleman with the green jacket at back is Dermot O’Donovan who provided us with a magnificent Tour of the overall Centre. Dermot from the Coachford area is one of a number of excellent Volunteer Helpers at the amazing Centre.
