Michael O' Callaghan, Dooneen & Liscahane, Millstreet presents three original very interesting local newscuttings from late 1950s to Millstreet Museum today, 2nd Sept. 2010.
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Millstreet Community Council Awards 1985. Back Row: Diarmuid Ó Críodáin, Denis Corby (BOI), Sgt. Seán O’Sullivan, Dan Murphy (AIB). Front Row: Pat Cashman, Eileen O’Riordan (Clara Toys), John ‘Sing’ O’Sullivan, Denis Reardon.
Lots of Cork support in evidence at The Square, Millstreet
"Gaelforce West" is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. The 2010 event took place on Saturday August 21st. It is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. The course of approximately 65km stretches from the stunning Glassilaun beach to Westport. En route there are some significant obstacles to cross, including Killary Harbour and the famous holy mountain of Croagh Patrick. Pictured above (from left): Diarmuid Curley, Eamonn O'Keeffe, Mick Mullane, Mike Healy & Chris Murphy. (We thank Catherine Pomeroy-Murphy for splendid picture and very comprehensive caption)
Eamonn O’Keeffe actually won the short course version of Gael Force West which didn’t include Croagh Patrick, but all the others continue reading…
Planted by Noel Collins these supremely amazing Lilies have grown at his home in Clara Road, Millstreet. Here we meet (from left) Noel's wife, Eileen with Breeda Tarrant and Anna Enright (Eileen's sister from Cork). Eileen and Anna are natives of Ballydesmond and are thrilled with Donncha O'Connor's sporting performance in Croke Park yesterday when Cork qualified for the All-Ireland Football Final on 19th Sept. 2010. We thank Eily Buckley for alerting us to the truly gigantic beautiful Lilies still in magnificent bloom at Clara Road. (Seán)
Not so much a dancing but a talking "twirl" by members of Millstreet Twinning Association who had a very pleasant get together at McCarthy's Bar, The Square, Millstreet on this Sunday evening (22nd August) in the knowledge that Cork are now in the All-Ireland Football Final. Our Friends from Pommerit-le-Vicomte will be arriving in Millstreet on 18th September 2010 marking the 25th Anniversary of the official twinning of our two communities. (Seán)
There is far more to Millstreet and to Millstreet Town
Than show jumping or elite sportspeople who brought to the place renown
In Duhallow near Sliabh Luachra it is known far and wide
For it’s hospitable people in a scenic countryside.
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When people ask me what part of Ireland I come from to them I always say
From Claraghatlea near Millstreet Town far north and far away
In view of Clara Mountain overlooking Claramore
Though I’ve not seen the old homeplace for three years with a score.
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Bernard O'Donoghue, Cullen & Oxford (centre back row) with just some of the large attendance at his presentation of this month's Millstreet Gramophone Circle's meeting in the Canon O'Donovan Centre, Millstreet on Friday, 20th August 2010. Bernard's Classical and Irish musical choices were universally applauded. Maurice Linehan expressed splendid words of thanks and appreciation. (Seán)
Last Saturday brought a delightful Artisan Market in the Square. There were some really mouth-watering foods on offer as the smell of cooking in the open-air filled the square, and there was something for everyone on offer. The market was a very welcome addition for the day, and it was well attended, with a nice crowd browsing the stalls through the afternoon. It’s something we are sure that people would like to see more of.
Here’s an old photo of Locomotive 076 arriving at Millstreet Train Station in April 1985. Lots of small differences between then and now.
Millstreet Community School pupils replaced school uniforms with beautiful gowns and tuxedos for their debs ball Friday, 5th August 2010.
The Millstreet school pupils and friends enjoyed the glamorous event in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown, Cork.
They dined in style and danced to the beat on their memorable big social event of the year.
Marlie was safely returned on Sat morning 
– from Liams comment below
"Best Summer Outfit" Winner, Joseph Lawler, accepts his €100.00 prize from Tadhg O'Flynn (Sponsor) at the highly successful Mid-Summer Barbeque and Dance/Disco in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 6th August. Also included (from left) Connie Linehan ("The Kelt" member), Tony McCaul (Organising Committee member) and Tom Flahive ("The Kelt" member). More pictures to follow in coming days.
Millstreet Tourism committee are holding a fund-raising night in the Wallis Arms on this Friday night the 6th August at 9pm. It consists of music provided by The Celts and DJ Nev., barbecue on the night by O’Leary Family butchers. There is €100 prize money for the best summer outfit on the night kindly sponsored by O Flynn Medical. Admission is only €10. All money raised on the night will go towards the cost of running the Millstreet Failte Festival which will be held in 2011.
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This email arrived to us this morning:
We are two french hikers planning to hike in the area next week (from Millstreet to port magee on Valentia island). Our plan is to camp every night of our trip because of our small budget. But we couldn’t find any camping in Millstreet. So we wanted to know if by any chance there is something like a camp site in the town where we could stay overnight?
Etienne & Chloé
I’m sure there are no camping or caravanning facilities in Millstreet 
(please correct this if it’s wrong), and in these days where people are traveling on small budgets, it’s important that these visitors are catered for too, rather than turn them away.
If anyone can help Etienne & Chloé leave a comment below or send a message using the Contact Us page, and we’ll forward the message. [Thankfully there have been two separate offers of a place to camp for the night - Geararoe B&B, and Green Glens thanks to them both]
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The annual church gate collection in aid of the Irish Cancer Society takes place this coming weekend – 31st July/1st August 2010 – outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Your kind support is very much appreciated. The official website for the Society is www.cancer.ie.
Sráid an Mhuilinn [Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland] A History of its people by its people for its people.
Part 1. Arranged and published by Timothy Broker, Millstreet, Co. Cork., no date, c.1930s.
The museum currently has a copy of this publication, but it is currently on auction on eBay if you’d like a copy for yourself.
Sr. Christina with the Presentation Convent School in the Background
Sr. Christina O’Sullivan was born in Brosna Co.Kerry eighty two years ago. She entered the Presentation Congregation in the Noritiate, Oakpark Tralee. After her Profession, she was assigned to Millstreet Community until her death on 7th May 2005. She belonged a family of fourteen and had a sister (Sr.James) who predeceased her in Presentation Convent Killarney.
Sr. Christina was a woman of great faith, courage and was deeply spiritual. Her special devotion was the Rosary and she visited Tubrid Well almost daily. She loved people, and the people of Millstreet and surrounding areas loved her in return, which was shown by the crowds young and old who were present at her removal and funeral mass. continue reading…
Cork County Council have sent out a number of tweets today listing some special events that are coming up in Millstreet Library in the next month. These are:
- Thursday 22nd July & Thursday 29th 3pm – 4pm Felt-making workshop with Amanda Wright. Numbers limited, phone: 029-21920
- Conversational Irish: held every Wednesday at Millstreet Library from 11am – 12pm. Everybody Welcome. Beidh “Comhrá as Gaeilge” sa Leabharlann, Sráid an Mhuillinn, gach Céadaoin, 11am go 12pm. Fáilte roimh gach Éinne.
- Storytelling with Kathleen for 3-7 year olds takes place every Saturday morning from 11am-12pm. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
- Children’s Book Club meets once a month on Saturdays from 12:00-1:00pm. Suitable for children aged 10-12 years. Next meeting Sat Aug 14 at 12 noon.
from: Cork Co Council twitter page & the Cork Co Council website
Between Millstreet Town Bridge and Feirm where my life’s journey began
Where I went to school from and I grew into a man
The changes keep on happening there or so I have been told
But everything it changes and we grow frail and old.
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In the early thirties when my dad returned from the U S he hailed from Lisnaboy
He bought the farm at Claraghatlea off of Cashmans it was his pride and joy
Before marrying Mary Agnes Dinneen she was from Rathmore
I am going back in time now fifteen years with the three score. continue reading…
