Gaelic Helicopters who are based in Mallow, have recently put some excellent aeriel photos from their helicopter on smugmug, for all to view (and purchase if they wish). They have added four from Millstreet, which gives different views of our town, which were taken on an April morning 2008, and July 2007 (including the one above which looks like someone has taken a bite out of Clara Mountain), as well as dozens more from around Cork County. Have a look at them on Smugmug, and click on “X3 Large” to see them in full size. continue reading…

Eileen O'Sullivan pictured with the magnificent Draw Hamper at O'Keeffe's Supervalu, Minor Row, Millstreet. The Draw takes place on this Saturday, 28th April at 3.00 p.m.. (S.R.)

Details of programme:

Eileen O’ Sullivan is participating in EIL’s Volunteer Abroad programme in Nepal. She will be volunteering in Nepal from 04 June 2012 for 6 weeks. Eileen will be teaching English to disadvantaged children. The programme is organised by EIL- Intercultural Learning, a non-profit organisation that fosters peace and understanding among the peoples of the world. continue reading…

Michael Vaughan lifts the Cup for the Duhallow U21 Football Championship Final (after receiving it from Duhallow Chairman – Richard Murphy) as Millstreet Beat Blackwater Gaels by 1-17 to 3-9 in Boherbue (15th April 2012).

Coffee Morning

In aid of

Marymount Hospice

Saturday 21 April

10.00 am to 2.00 pm

At Millstreet Parish Centre, (Beside St Patrick’s Church), Millstreet

As one of the key Organisers of this weekend's highly successful Millstreet Walking Festival, Michael Thornton shares some superb images from the 9.00 a.m. Group "A" who undertook the truly challenging Commeenatrush Loop Walk. Enjoying Lunch - from left: Vincent Murphy, Nora o Callaghan, Ted Kelleher and Michael Kelleher. (S.R.)

Michael gives us a wonderful insight into the splendid panoramic views witnessed by the many enthusiastic walkers.  We also get to view the new Clara Mountain Cross presently being made ready for being put into standing position once the foundation is at the appropriate stage.   John Tarrant and I captured images of the beginning of the walks and also of the walk itself as two of continue reading…

Such sad tidings from Duhallow the news of the passing of Mister O
A legendary character of Millstreet long ago
Where he was born and raised and with his wife raised their children in the Town by Clara Hill
Sad to think the heart that beat with kindness has been forever rendered still

He was baptized as Anthony Manley Mister O was his nickname
Do not ask me as i do not know how his alias to him came
As a tailor and an undertaker in Duhallow he was well known
And of him it can be truly said that he was one of Millstreet’s own

So many marvellous memories of him one can recall
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Pictured at the recent reunion of the Cronin Family formally of No 1 Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet were: Kitty – Los Angeles, Sean – London, Noreen – Wexford, and PJ – Cobh. (1st April 2012). Many thanks to Kevin McDermott for sharing the photo with us.

We invite you to join us live this evening (Tues. 10th April 2012) on corkmusicstation.com from 8 until 9.   If you wish to send a text regarding a request or comment please feel very welcome to do so on our specially dedicated Online Radio mobile number 086 22 555 05 .You can also access the Online Radio Station by clicking on Cork Music Station (located on Local  Links to the right of all pages on www.millstreet.ie).

Our New Number Again is:   086 22 555 05  

Happy listening!  (Seán Radley)

Photographer supreme, Jim McSweeney of Kanturk has uploaded a magnificent selection of some 350 images on his Facebook wonderfully illustrating the hugely interesting aspects of the very successful Vintage event at the K&L Complex in Mount Leader, Millstreet on Easter Sunday (8th April 2012). Below we share part one of our coverage of the superb event. (S.R.)

In our first selection we include our arrival at the venue where we meet with lots of friendly people, where we begin recording our LTV2 coverage  which will be broadcast on this Thurs. at 10.00 pm and is scheduled to be online by Friday, where we witnessed the amazing continue reading…

The death has occurred on Monday, April 9, 2012 of Anthony Manley of The Square, Millstreet. Beloved husband of Ursula [Nee Gleeson] Father of Denis, Maura [Daly], Freda [Creed], and Clara. Rosary at Manley’s Funeral Home tonight at 9:30pm. Reposing at Manley’s Funeral Home, Millstreet Tuesday evening from 7pm, followed by removal at 9:30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass Wednesday at 2pm, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. continue reading…

Attending the Annual Easter Commemoration at the National Monument in the Square, Millstreet on Easter Sunday, 8th April 2012. (S.R.)

Following 11.30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet the annual Easter Commemoration ceremony took place at the Square where the Last Post was played, the Tricolour raised, a wreath laid at the Monument which was especially looking at its very best with four magnificent floral arrangements, the Proclamation read, a decade of the Rosary recited, a splendid oration delivered and the National Anthem played by Millstreet Pipe Band.   Here we continue reading…

Eily Buckley observes the new Cross which will put in place on Clara Mountain within the next few days. Many thanks to Seán Murphy for these splendid selection of pictures illustrating the older 1984 Cross now laying on the ground while this new Cross awaits its being bolted into position within a short time. (S.R.)

Seán arranged to travel to the summit to record this truly historic happening at Clara Mountain.   Eily also was present for the recording.   The Cross will be bolted on to the steel which is already continue reading…