Magnificent Prestigious All-Ireland Award for Diarmuid Cronin, Laught, Rathcoole
Author: Seán
“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7 this Evening on C103
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information re this evening’s broadcast on C103 at 7. (S.R.)
This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene visits the townland of
Tullymurrihy in the parish of Enniskeane. It’s here that West Cork’s answer
to John B. Keane was born. Mick Flynn, or Mick the poet, or Mick the ’98
man’, was a singer, songwriter, poet, playwright.
Unlike the Listowel born playwright, Flynn neglected to write, record and
retain his work, and as a result, a lot of it has been lost forever. What
remains has since been recorded by the local community on DVD and CD. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7 this Evening on C103″
Death Notice: William Riordan, Carriganima
The death has occurred on Saturday 18th August 2018 of William RIORDAN, Carriganima, Co. Cork. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family in the Mercy Hospital Cork, husband of the late Eileen (Eily Twomey) step brother of the late Margaret and Peter Riordan and Sheila Linehan. Deeply regretted by his son Jerry, daughter Nora(Lucey), son in law Jimmy, grand daughter Elaina, step brother, step sister, sister in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours and his carers Ann and Sheila. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Millstreet on today Saturday with Rosary at 9pm.Lying in Repose on Sunday from 5.30 to 7pm with removal to St. John the Baptist Church, Carriganima. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial to St. Coleman’s Cemetery Macroom. Family Flowers only please. [1]
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Leaving Cert Results Day at Millstreet Community School 2018
Magee (Chaplain), Zain Zahid, Qiqa Maqubella and Teachers Denise O’Leary and Suzanne Sheehy.
[read more …] “Leaving Cert Results Day at Millstreet Community School 2018”
Wonderfully Busy Show Week 2018 in Millstreet
Believed to be the largest Millstreet International Show in ten years there is such a vibrant atmosphere at Green Glens where the Arenas look magnificent, the horse-boxes hugely impressive and the standard of jumping quite phenomenal. The town is looking so very welcoming with its vast arrays of floral arrangements. “Cinnamon Bakery and Coffee Shop” officially opened at West End on 15th August. Here we share a selection of images to illustrate the colour and impressive nature of this very important annual event in Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Wonderfully Busy Show Week 2018 in Millstreet”
Job Application at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and work well as part of a team? Full Time Fresh Food Position available O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet. Apply online by emailing <392-millstreet-store@supervalu.ie> or drop a CV in-store FAO HR Manager.
[read more …] “Job Application at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet”
Leader of Fianna Fáil, Mícheál Martin, T.D. on “Radio Treasures” Tonight Rebroadcast of Interview…Also John Linehan’s Winning Commentary
Leader of Fianna Fáil, Mícheál Martin, T.D. visited Millstreet on Wednesday, 18th July 2018. He was given a royal welcome as he began his tour at Coleman’s, dining at Café Aroma and continuing through the town arriving at Millstreet Town Park where the annual Cul Camp was in progress. He then visited the Carnegie Hall which included a period at Millstreet Museum where he very kindly gave an audio interview which will be rebroadcasted tonight at 10:00 on Cork Music Station on our weekly programme “Radio Treasures” which begins at 9:30 and ends at 11:00pm. The F.F. Leader was accompanied by Michael Moynihan, T.D. and members of the Millstreet F.F. Cumann. Here we share some 40 images from the special visit. Feel welcome to message our live broadcast on the Sean Radley Facebook Page or text 086 825 0074. And tonight also we listen to John Linehan’s superb Winning Commentary regarding the purchasing of ice creams for the Family (pictured below). Happy Listening. Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
Smart Store Cooking at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet
We thank Mary Louise Ward for the following interesting information regarding Smart Store Cooking. (S.R.)
Change habits to save money and reduce food waste
Did you know that food waste costs Irish households a whopping €700 each year. A few simple changes to habits could help reduce food waste, saving time and allowing you spend your precious pennies more wisely. To help make some smarter choices, you will find lots of tips and advice in-store at O’Keeffe’s SuperValu as well as on-line from Smart Store Cooking’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. Enjoy cooking some delicious healthy recipes from the Smart Store Cooking recipe book which is currently on sale at O’Keeffe’s SuperValu at a special promotional price of €5.00. Easy recipes, using ‘Smart’ ingredients (all indicated in-store as “I’m a Smart Ingredient”), ensure you cook more efficiently with less food waste. Chat with Mary Louise & her team during their visits to O’Keeffes, sample something tasty from the cookbook and discover how you can improve your planning, shopping and cooking habits. Don’t forget to pick up some FREE recipe cards when visiting O’Keeffe’s SuperValu.
Special Sacred Space for Papal Visit 2018 at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet
A magnificent Sacred Space has been created at St. Patrick’s Church to especially mark the upcoming Papal Visit to Ireland by Pope Francis. Coordinated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and Parish Secretary, Sharon Lane the wonderful feature is further enhanced by the work of Millstreet Men’s Shed (crafting the very beautiful tree), the photography of Fr. James McSweeney (superb image of the Cross on Clara Mountain) and the splendid art design of Declan Crowley of Milltech. The overall theme is World Meeting of Families 21 – 26 August 2018. Here we share a selection of images illustrating the Sacred Space and also showing further Papal features within the Sanctuary. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Special Sacred Space for Papal Visit 2018 at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet”
Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire Centre in Farnanes – Church Gate Collection This Weekend
There will be a Church Gate Collection in Millstreet this weekend – 18th/19th August 2018 – in aid of Sr. Consilio’s Cuan Mhuire Centre in Farnanes. This highly regarded facility treats Girls who experience addiction problems including substance and alcohol dependency. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
— see Cuan Mhuire on facebook
Ballydehob and Mayo Themes on “Where the Road Takes Me” This Evening at 7 on C103
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information regarding this evening’s feature on C103 at 7pm. (S.R.)
This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene looks into the life and times of one of Ireland’s last street singers. Gail McMenamen talks about her brother Basil Morahan who was known throughout the country as ‘Dan the Street Singer’. A schoolteacher by trade, Basil’s attempts to keep the street singing tradition alive often embarrassed his family by dressing as a tramp. But the multi-talented Mayo man was in constant demand to sing and play in all parts of the country. And….
In Ballydehob we reminisce on two local
sisters who ran a famous hostelry in the village, where everybody regardless of social standing was treated the same. Nell and Julia Levis are still fondly remembered by all who knew them. [read more …] “Ballydehob and Mayo Themes on “Where the Road Takes Me” This Evening at 7 on C103″
Circus Show Event at Millstreet Library on Tuesday, 14th August 2018 at 2:30pm
Millstreet Parish Credit Union Magnificent 50th Anniversary Celebrations on Friday Evening
Friday, 10th August 2018 marked the historic 50th Anniversary Celebrations of Millstreet Parish Credit Union. The magnificent occasion began with the celebration of Mass by Fr. Paddy O’Byrne in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet with the participation of many Credit Union Committee Members in the special liturgy enhanced by Millstreet Parish Choir. Dermot Kiely with Ted Kiely then unveiled a very impressive plaque at the Credit Union H.Q. in The Square. Then followed a most enjoyable evening of refreshments, speeches, a special Draw and lots of memories evoked in the Wallis Arms Hotel. We extend sincere congratulations to All who have given so generously of their time, talents and dedication over the past decades where friendliness, support and sound advice have been hallmarks of our very own Millstreet Parish Credit Union. Every success in the years ahead and long may the spirit of Nora Herlihy continue in true evidence. Here we share images from the wonderful occasion on Friday night. (And some more pictures to follow later.) Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Community School Debs 2018
The exquisite style of the young people was clearly in evidence on Thursday evening (9th August) as preparations for the Debs Event 2018 got underway at West End, Millstreet. Two buses transported the very happy groups to the superb occasion in Limerick. Here we share the first of our features illustrating the magnificent colour of the annual event. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Millstreet Community School Debs 2018”
Wonderfully Generous Response to Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Website Church Gate Collection 2018
Sincere thanks to all who so very kindly contributed to last weekend’s church gate collection 2018 for Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Website which amounted to €2,302.17 (plus €25.00 cheque from Tralee this morning). Such generous support is greatly appreciated. This uplifting amount was made up from the contributions at Millstreet church gate collection of €2,082.17 plus very kind donations presented from abroad and also from local people who delivered such donations before and after our annual church gate collection of €220.00. This money will very much assist us in the continuation of running our Museum (insurance, heating, lighting and developments) and our Website (server and domain costs). Having Myra Sheehan assisting in our Museum under a Government Scheme has meant such a lot and we only so wish such a hugely valuable Scheme could be extended. We’re sincerely thankful to our Website Team (pictured below) who give of their talents and time entirely on a spontaneous manner to help maintain one of the most highly regarded community websites in Ireland. We renew our appeal to our Website Visitors national and international who may wish to support our work anytime during the year. For this purpose we’ve set up a Bank of Ireland facility where one can contribute if one wishes at any time. We have arranged to set up an electronic system with the Bank of Ireland here in Millstreet (where our Museum/Website account exists) whereby anyone can transfer a desired donation to the account by just quoting at one’s own Bank our relevant numbers which are: IBAN No.: IE22 BOFI 9058 0334 0531 43 and the BIC No.: BOFIIE2D. We are most grateful to the many people who have very kindly used this method of support over the past year. It gives a real opportunity especially to those living abroad to assist us in our efforts to continue the services of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website. We now share a selection of images from last weekend’s church gate collection. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Carriganima Fundraising Fun Run/Walk 2018
“Radio Treasures” Visits Cullen Vintage Event 2018 & Meets Christy Costello
On this evening’s “Radio Treasures” we visit the recent Cullen Vintage Event 2018 where we recorded a truly interesting interview with Christy Costello from the Listowel area of Kerry. This we shall broadcast at 10pm on Cork Music Station. We also feature lots of uplifting songs, music and musings. And we report on our recent Museum Collection, on recent Visitors to our area, on Show preparations and we review our Listeners’ messages, texts and emails. Feel most welcome to make contact with us on our Seán Radley Facebook chatline, our text line on 086 825 0074 or our email communication on millstreetmuseum @eircom.net . We share below images of our recent visit to Cullen Vintage Event. Happy listening! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Visits Cullen Vintage Event 2018 & Meets Christy Costello”
Millstreet B.N.S. in 1953 Located at Clara Road
We thank Seán Murphy (formerly of Mill View, Millstreet) for providing us with this wonderful picture which will evoke many special memories. Seán also provides us with a list of the names that he knows in reference to the photograph. The Principal Teacher, Patrick O’Doherty is present in the image. In 1953 the location of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS was on Clara Road opposite to the Presbytery. Please make contact (in our comment section) or email <millstreetmuseum@eircom.net> if you can identify any further people in this truly historic and very interesting picture. Many thanks to Seán’s nephew, Jason Murphy, for delivering the picture and name list to us. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Four Famous Irish Love Songs Backgrounds on “Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday Evening at 7
We thank Presenter John Greene for interesting advance information on this evening’s programme. (S.R.)
This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene examines the background to four famous Irish love songs.
Along with award winning poet Gerard Hanbury from Galway, we look at who wrote them and why. Who were they written for, and did they have the
desired effect.
Percy French for instance was known for his tongue in cheek humorous songs, but there was no laughing matter about Gortnamona. [read more …] “Four Famous Irish Love Songs Backgrounds on “Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday Evening at 7″
“Cinnamon” Prepares to Open in West End, Millstreet
Formerly the location of “Nibbles” the new “Cinnamon” is presently preparing to open on Wednesday, 15th August 2018. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm – Saturday: 9am to 3pm. Here we share images of the preparation. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Cinnamon” Prepares to Open in West End, Millstreet”
Museum & Website Church Gate Collection this Weekend in Millstreet
Our Annual Church Gate Collection takes place this coming weekend (4th/5th August 2018). Sincere thanks to those people who have already contributed generously to both Projects. Here we share three images from our Archives recalling Eurovision 1993 in Millstreet. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Museum & Website Church Gate Collection this Weekend in Millstreet”
Annual Collection in Support of Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Website This Coming Weekend 4th & 5th August 2018
Because this annual collection is our only source of funding to maintain our Museum/Tourist Information Centre plus our only way of maintaining our Millstreet Website www.millstreet.ie – we very much appreciate support at our Church gate Collection this coming weekend (4th & 5th August 2018) outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. We’ve always only held our Collection in Millstreet but if people in the Ballydaly and Cullen areas wish to support our efforts also it would indeed help to further enhance our services. Our main costings at the Museum are for insurance, heating, lighting and limited development. Our Millstreet website costs are for annual subscriptions to our Server and also for the use of our .ie domain name. All those involved in both the Museum and the Website gladly work on a voluntary basis like so many others involved in other local organisations promoting the Community Spirit for which Millstreet has oftentimes been much praised. Thanking you in anticipation of such wonderful continuing support – Seán Radley on behalf of Millstreet Museum Society and the Millstreet Website Team.
Previous church gate collections illustrated below:
Patrick W. O’Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA whose generosity is much appreciated comments: “The Millstreet Website is our excellent window to Millstreet daily life in a very real sense and such a connection is of great important to people worldwide.” Patrick has (as well as others) suggested that an opportunity should be given to people nationally and internationally who may at any time wish to contribute towards the upkeep of these services and to this effect we have arranged to set up an electronic system with the Bank of Ireland here in Millstreet (where our Museum/Website account exists) whereby anyone can transfer a desired donation to the account by just quoting at one’s own Bank our relevant numbers which are: IBAN No.: IE22 BOFI 9058 0334 0531 43 and the BIC No.: BOFIIE2D. We are most grateful to the many people who have very kindly used this method of support over the past year. It gives a real opportunity especially to those living abroad to assist us in our efforts to continue the services of Millstreet Museum and Millstreet Community Website.
[read more …] “Annual Collection in Support of Millstreet Museum & Millstreet Website This Coming Weekend 4th & 5th August 2018”
“Where the Road Takes Me” Features Shandon Sweets on C103 at 7pm This Sunday
We’re on Cork City’s Northside under the watchful eye of St. Anne’s Church
and Shandon Bells, for this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’.
We meet the ladies of Eason’s Hill friendship club for chat and loads of
craic, while in John Redmond St., we meet a second and third generation of
boiled sweet makers.
Dan Lenihan of Shandon Sweets looks back on all the great characters in the
area down through the years, including the real Taoiseach – Jack Lynch, who
was a regular caller to the shop when he returned from Dublin every week-end
. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” Features Shandon Sweets on C103 at 7pm This Sunday”
“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9:30 to 11:00 on Cork Music Station
This evening 9:30 to 11:00 on Cork Music Station our 10pm Interview is with Brendan & Marie Fleming, Millstreet…. who created the splendid balloon figures and the very popular arm tattoos at the Annual “School’s Out” Party. During our chat recorded on 27th June 2018 at the Annual School’s Out Party Brendan and Marie tell us about their input in the annual event and we also chat about “The Animal Roadshow“. We have lots of uplifting songs and music as usual. We share musings galore. We link with our live Seán Radley Facebook messages and comments. Feel most welcome to send such to our chatline or text 086 8250074. Below we share images of more of the “The School’s Out” Party. And we hear about a Banquet at the Boeing. Happy Listening. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9:30 to 11:00 on Cork Music Station”
Exciting Soapbox Race Impresses Enthusiastic Spectators
Superbly organized by the dedicated members of Millstreet’s Men’s Shed the Annual Soapbox Race took place on Sunday, 22nd July 2018 starting at the K&L Complex and finishing on Clara Road. Commentator supreme Richard O’Sullivan introduced some eight adult competitors plus (new this year) a host of young people with their own toy vehicles. Here we share just the beginning of a much longer feature later – just to give an idea of the truly wonderful atmosphere (despite the very humid weather conditions). We begin by meeting the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners . We also meet with representatives of the overall winners – Healy’s Bar, Kilcorney. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Exciting Soapbox Race Impresses Enthusiastic Spectators”
“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm on C103
We thank Presenter John Greene for advance information re this evening’s programme. (S.R.)
Not a lot of people are aware that the second biggest animal in the world is
only a short distance from our homes. The Fin Whale, next to the Blue Whale is the biggest animal in the world, and regularly patrols the West Cork coast in search of food. On this week’s edition of Where the road takes me, John Greene takes to the sea in search of Fin, Humpback and Minke Whales.
Upcoming Features on our Website from 21st July 2018
The following images illustrate a variety of topics for which we’re presently preparing full features which will be uploaded later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Ambulance Service To Be Fully Restored
“Millstreet Community Council welcomes the result of the review carried out recently regarding the Millstreet Ambulance Service. Now, after six years, the Millstreet Ambulance Service is to be fully restored—which is indeed great news. Millstreet Community Council has been working behind the scenes with the H.S.E. on this very important issue.”
Noel Buckley (Chairman)
We thank Noel for this truly uplifting news and we congratulate Millstreet Community Council for having placed such vital focus on the all-important health issue. We all extend a heartfelt welcome back to the fully restored Millstreet Ambulance Service. (S.R.)
“Radio Treasures” Features “School’s Out” Party Tonight
This evening 9:30 to 11:00 on Cork Music Station our 10pm Interview is with Greg, Manager of Herlihy’s Centra , Millstreet. During our chat recorded on 27th June 2018 at the Annual School’s Out Party Greg shares his thoughts on the very successful Annual Party and we speak about Greg’s Polish roots. On a follow-up programme in a few weeks time we shall be chatting with Marie and Brendan (who created the splendid balloon figures and the very popular arm tattoos) of The Animal Roadshow And, of course, we have lots of uplifting songs and music. We share musings galore. We link with our live Seán Radley Facebook messages and comments. Feel most welcome to send such to our chatline or text 086 8250074. Below we share images of Greg, the dedicated Centra Staff and the many young people who had just got their Summer Holidays. Happy Listening. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Features “School’s Out” Party Tonight”
Great Success for Frank & Danielle at Tullamore Sports Event
Frank O’Riordan (U12 Shot Putt) claimed Gold for Gneeveguilla AC in Tullamore on July 7th 2018 at the Irish Life Health National B Track and Field championships also claiming a new Personal Best. His sister Danielle (U13 Shot Putt) claimed a Bronze medal. Well done to them both on such a wonderful achievement.
