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Great excitement in Millstreet today as the superbly fit participants in the 2013 National Cycle Rás passed through the centre of Millstreet at lunchtime with two leading cyclists. The main Rás was preceded by the very inspiring Charity Cycle. A grandfather with a Millstreet connection was given a royal welcome while the cyclists were served delicious refreshments by Millstreet G.A.A. and FÁS Staff. We shall have lots more pictures later and we got excellent interviews for LTV2 with Roy who worked with RTÉ conducting the introductions with stars of the cycling and G.A.A. world.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Lots of enthusiastic preparations are presently being carried out at Green Glens for this weekend’s highly prestigious National Sheep Shearing Event. Cork Music Station will broadcast live from the event on both days from 2 to 4 pm. See the event’s own website www.sheepshearing2013.ie     (S.R.)

At Millstreet Community School this afternoon the official launch of “Journeying – Personal History and Works of Imagination”  took place.   This is a book by the Living Scenes Intergenerational Group at the School and has been edited by John W. Sexton, Poet.   A superb exhibition of ceramic pieces based on the theme and on a visit to the Dingle area was enjoyed by the many who attended this afternoon’s very special gathering.   Pictured here are the Group who participated, supported and co-ordinated the inspiring project.  (S.R.)

One of the many happy memories of the 1993 Eurovision in Millstreet – Jonathan O’Connor appearing on the live transmission on 15th May 1993 – one of the many special images we shall be sharing at Green Glens this Saturday Night at the Eurovision Tea Party. (S.R.)

Mary & Bob Keane shopping at Supervalu, Millstreet (where the lucky ticket had been bought earlier in the week) on Saturday, 11th May 2013 being greeted by many Friends and well-wishers following their magnificent Euromillions Win on Tuesday. We thank the wonderfully lucky Couple for allowing us to share the great news on our website. Here we also feature the reports on Saturday’s “Star” and “Evening Echo” newspapers. Every good wish to Mary, Bob and Family from everyone.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

A very impressive “Meet & Greet” Gathering in advance of the National  and International Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling Championships at Green Glens on Sat./Sun. 25th & 26th May 2013 was held in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 10th May.   Pictured here are members of St. John’s G.A.A. Club, Aubane & Kilcorney and Members of the Organising Committee with the generous Sponsors.   LTV2 has recorded the prestigious event and with the tremendous help of Bernard Crowley the event may be viewed on Programme 219 this forthcoming Thursday/Friday on the Millstreet website.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Superbly dedicated members of the 20th Anniversary Eurovision Committee adding to the colour and brightness of our Town as preparations for the 20th Anniversary of the 1993 Millstreet Eurovision make steady progress.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Members of Millstreet Tidy Town Association joined by wonderfully energetic and enthusiastic supporters at The Square, Millstreet on Thursday, 9th May 2013.  Click on image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Michael Thornton filming the wonderfully inspiring “Incredible Edible” Group from Todmorden in England who are attending a special European Conference at IRD Duhallow and who are staying at Coolefield House, Millstreet. Many thanks to the Group for permitting LTV2 to record a very interesting interview for later transmission.    Full information on  www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk. Click on image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Author/Singer/Composer Gerard O’Callaghan from Mallow presented an hour of superb delight today at Millstreet Library as part of the Bealtaine Festival. Gerard is also a long established member of Mallow Pipe Band.   A number of his marvellous stories have been broadcast on RTÉ’s “Sunday Miscellany”. The appreciative audience truly enjoyed Gerard’s songs and most enjoyable readings from his recently published book “Memories and Make Believe”. Gerard is pictured here with John, Breda (to whom we extend sincere thanks for organising the marvellous event) and Kathleen.   (S.R.)

John & Francis Brennan with their Film Crew joined Derry Sheehan, Donie Howard and Eileen O’Riordan this morning at Millstreet Country Park to begin filming for the excellent television series “At Your Service”.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

It was a truly wonderful family day for the many who attended the superbly interesting Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair at MCP on Sunday, 5th May 2013. Included here in our cover pictures on the feature is Craftsman supreme J.J. Bohan from West Cork who very kindly created the most attractive LTV2 ironcraftwork since last year’s event at MCP.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)