The death has occurred of Mary O’RIORDAN, (née Creedon) of Knockcahill, Rathcoole, Cork O’RIORDAN (Knockcahill, Rathcoole): On March 20, 2013, in the loving care of the matron and staff of Teach Altra, Mary(nee Creedon), wife of the late Daniel, mother of the late John A (New York). Deeply regretted by her sons Denis and Martin, daughters Kathleen (Kelleher), Eileen (McSweeney), brother Dan Joe, sister-in-law Mary, daughters-in-law, sons- in-law, nieces, nephew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary on this Thursday evening at 9pm. Reposing on tomorrow, Friday, from 6pm, followed by removal at 8.30pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. May She Rest in Peace.

The death has occurred on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 of Nora Cashman of Laught, Rathcoole. Removal to St. John’s Church, Dromagh today, Wednesday, arriving for Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 2pm with burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

The death has occurred of Mary BOURKE, (née O’Flynn) of Rathcoole, Cork.
BOURKE (Rathcoole): On February 8, 2013, peacefully, at her home, in Bolomore, surrounded by her loving family. Mary (nee O’Flynn), devoted wife of Donal and dear mother of John, Michael, Donal, Seamus, Eileen (O’Callaghan), Frances (Guerin) and the late Pat. Deeply regretted by her husband, family, grand- children, brother Michael (Mikie), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer, tomorrow, Sunday, from 7.30pm followed by removal at 9pm to St. John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on Monday at 2.30pm. Funeral afterwards to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kanturk. May She Rest in Peace

The death has occurred of Connie Murphy of Banteer, Cork. Murphy (Banteer): On February 8, 2013, unexpectedly, at his residence, Knockbrack. Connie, beloved brother of Christina (Keller) and Johnnie. Deeply regretted by his sister, brother, nephews, nieces, grandnephew, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. Rosary on this Saturday evening at 9pm. Reposing tomorrow, Sunday, from 5.30pm, followed by removal at 7pm to St. Fursey’s Church, Banteer. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. May He Rest in Peace

Two local men who have appeared on RTÉ television this week and who projected so magnificently in their interviews.  We’ve Donal McCarthy of Rathcoole superbly relating about Rathcoole Airfield Centre on the “Abhainn” series re the River Blackwater (Monday, 4th Feb. 2013 on RTÉ 1) while we also feature Willie Moynihan whose role in eco-friendly heating system was highly praised by “Eco Eye” presenter, Duncan Stewart (Tuesday, 5th Feb. RTÉ1).  William (a native of Ballydaly) gave a guided tour to Duncan at the Tralee Centre. We congratulate both gentlemen on their excellent presentations. (S.R.)

‘Abhainn’ is available to view on RTÉ Player at: http://www.rte.ie/playerxl/#v=10106333. Donals interview is from 2:15 4:25 in the programme.

‘Eco Eye’ (5th Feb) is also on RTÉ Player at: http://www.rte.ie/playerxl/#v=10108196. William is interviewed from 9:00 – 11:30.

The Bóthar goats created enthusiastic interest among the many supporters at Laught Road, Rathcoole by the home of Mary & John Buckley on Tuesday, 30th Oct. 2012.  (S.R.)

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Hi, My name is Sheila McLaughlin and I am From The United States. My grandpa, Jeremiah Lynch was born in Rathcoole, Millstreet Co. Cork June 14 1902. His Mother’s name was Honora or Nora Kerrisk or Kerrish. He had a brothers Humphrey and Thomas (who came to the US) and a sister Nora among other siblings.

If you happen to have any info re: the Lynch family, please email me at: <email>

Thank you!!!

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• Millstreet Celtic come good in the second half against Greenmount
• E-Centre opening next month
• Retirement group host 10th birthday / Pageturners Children’s Book Club / GAA Walk to Top of Clara
• Wind farm firm gifts €106k to Mid-cork communities
• Cllr Noel Buckley: ” co-ops do not do anything positive to help farmers “
• Men’s Shed
• Dromtarriffe News
• Rathcoole School 160th / Kilcorney News

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

Congratulations to Daniel O’ Callaghan (Millstreet Community school / Rathcoole, second from left in the photo above) and to all the members of Cross Fields Céilí band (Freemount), winners of the U15 Céilí Band Competition at the All- Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan last weekend. Daniel plays the fiddle for the band.

The death has occurred of Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole. Passed away peacefully on May 16th. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Followed by removal to Dromagh Church. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Millstreet. Enquiries to: Tarrant Undertakers, Millstreet on 029-78015

Population figures published in the last few days by the Central Statistics Office show that in the census of 2011, Millstreet Town had a population of 1,574 people, while 6,384 lived in the area around the town (Millstreet Rural Area).

The number of people in town is up 173 (12.3%) from 1,401 in the 2006 census. Within that there are 796 males (up 52), and 778 females (up 121). While the rural population has increased by 551 from 6384 in 2006.

The Drishane (20.4%) and Rathcoole (27.2%) areas have shown the largest growth over the five years, while there have been some loss in population in the rural areas of Skagh (-12%), Derragh (-4.5%), and Knocknagree (-4.6%).

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Banteer Drama Group take to the stage this weekend at the Glen Theatre, they have a comedy entitled My Wife’s Family by Fred Duprez.The Play which is based around the lives of a Family in a Summer House at Peacehaven near Banteer promises to be a very funny and well put together Production. Final Show being held this  weekend  Feb 26^th  starting at 8.30.  Don’t miss it.

Pictured are Banteer Drama Group in action in a Previous Production they held.

Contact The Glen Theatre at 029-56239 for further details.

• Dromtarriffe Minor Footballers claim county honours & all the Dromtarriffe news
• BabyMAC on board for Monster triathlon
• Charlie bowled over by rush for jobs down under
• Details of Duhallow Scór na bPaistí and Scór Sinsear which will take place over the next few weeks
• Review of 2011 – Part III – July to September
• 150 people checked in at the Cullen and District Special Needs Association annual weigh in last Monday night
• GAA: Duhallow set to confirm league set up for 2012

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version

• An article on the Aubane Historical Society’s latest publication – “The Marriage of Mary Ascension”
• A small piece with information on Millstreet Day Care Centre
• Match report on the Millstreet’s comeback to better St. Fanahan’s 0-9 to 1-4 in an exciting County Junior 13-a-side camogie final
• A report from the Millstreet GAA Social
• Transition year students finished the run of their play “It Runs in the Family”
• The visit of the Eucharistic Congress Bell to Millstreet
• All the Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe news

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version

• The Millstreet Matters Column again has all the news with
  • Millstreet again the biggest pony show in Europe
  • GAA news with the upcoming night out, and the old clothes collection
  • with other news on LTV2, Tae Kwon Do, the Day Care Centre, the Glen Theatre, and the graveyard ceremonies for November
• The Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe notes