Category: Upcoming Events

Aubane Social Club upcoming Events for 2019

Aubane Social Club upcoming events 2019

Annual Table Quiz on Friday 19th April at 8.30 pm. Table of Four 40 Euro, Students/Under 18 half price. Raffle also. National and Secondary School Children welcome.

Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 20th April 11-1 pm. Children 5 Euro. Great morning guaranteed.

Aubane Butter Road Walk on Sunday 26th May celebrating 271 Years of the Cork/Kerry Butter Roads at 2 pm,meeting at Aubane Community Centre walking to the Kerrymans Table and returning for Refreshments after at Aubane Community Centre.

Family Fun Day on Sunday 11 August at Aubane Community Centre.

Marymount Coffee Morning on Saturday 19 August 10.30 -1.00 pm. At Aubane Community Centre. All proceeds in Aid of Marymount Hospice Cork.

Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Pub Table Quiz on next Friday March 29th

Millstreet Vintage Club Charity Pub Table Quiz Organised and Sponsored by McCarthys Bar in Millstreet on next Friday Night March 29th at 9pm,

Proceeds in aid of Local Charities,

Local Groups and Friends are asked and encouraged to field Teams for what promises to be a a Fun Night Out,Spot Prizes to be won on the Night,Table of Four €40,

For Details Contact Myra on 087 2742596

Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run on Tommorrow Sunday March 24th

Millstreet Vintage Club Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run on Tommorrow  Sunday March 24th next,Johnny was a Founding Member and former Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club and was a highly Respected Person both in the Club and beyond so its a pleasure for Millstreet Vintage Club to be holding the Inaugural Johnny Hickey Run,The Millstreet Pipe Band will lead off the Run from the Square in Millstreet and this will be very appropriate as Johnny was a very active and Enthusiastic Member of the Pipe Band,a Nice Scenic Route has been laid on with Sign on at the Wallis Arms Hotel from 10.30 am and take off at 12 Noon,Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup up for grabs for Best Car on the day,we will be returning back to Millstreet for the conclusion of the Run with Dinner at the Wallis Arms Hotel for more details Call Bernard on 087 7924406, Willie on 087 2229874 or Denis on 087 2033350.

Today is National Daffodil Day in Aid of Irish Cancer Society

This Friday, 22nd March 2019 is National Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.   Dedicated Volunteers are at a variety of venues throughout Millstreet Town.   The generous support for such a praiseworthy cause is greatly appreciated.  Yesterday on 21st March in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall a special Coffee Morning for the very same cause was most successful and had been coordinated by Mary Fitzgerald (in red on third image below).  We share a selection of images from that event.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Today is National Daffodil Day in Aid of Irish Cancer Society”

Annual Coffee Morning This Thursday Coordinated by Mary Fitzgerald for Daffodil Day 2019

The Annual Coffee Morning coordinated by Mary Fitzgerald for Daffodil Day in March 2019 is always wonderfully supported.    The event takes place in Millstreet GAA Community Hall this Thursday 21st March from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..   Everyone is most welcome.  On Friday 22nd March – Daffodil Day 2019 – there will be a number of usual venues throughout

The great effort maintained throughout Daffodil Day on Friday, 27th March 2015 resulted in a grand total of €4,053.00 for the Irish Cancer Society. We thank Phil Sheehan for this important information. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

the town where one can contribute and receive the various emblems as well as bunches of daffodils – all in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.  (S.R.)

Carriganima St. Patrick’s Parade on Monday 18th March at 3pm

Last year’s Carriganima Parade took place in snowy conditions as illustrated in our 2018 images.  It was Fr. Anthony Wickham who was Grand Marshal of the ever popular Parade.  Shane McCarthy of Carriganima very kindly assisted us in video recording the wonderful event.   This year’s Parade takes place on this Monday at 3pm.  Everyone is very welcome.  As always a mighty atmosphere at The Pub follows where many assemble.  Seán Murphy, Coordinator supereme, will as usual act as MC on the day during which his commentary of the Parade is always both witty, humorous and informative.  And Seán has just informed us that this year’s Grand Marshal will be the very same Fr. Anthony Wickham.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Carriganima St. Patrick’s Parade on Monday 18th March at 3pm”

Fitness Class coming to Aubane Community Centre on this Thursday March 14th

Fitness Class coming to Aubane

Fitness/Exercise class with Fitness Instructor Kyrle starting in Aubane Community Centre on this Thursday 14th March for five weeks.It will finish on Thursday 11 April. Start Time 8.00pm – 9.00pm.

Payment of €40.00 on first night. Class open to Male & Female.

Please bring a towel,wear runners,bottle of water and exercise mat.

All welcome.

For futher Details contact John F Kelleher 086 1942161 or Noreen Kelleher 087 9486673

Afternoon Tea Dance in Aubane Community Centre on Tommorrow Sunday March 10th

Afternoon Tea Dance in Aubane Community Centre on Sunday March 10th with Music by Peter Lane

Dancing from 3.00pm to 5.30 pm Admission 5 Euro

Raffle on the Day

Proceeds are in Aid of Aubane Community Centre

Everybody Welcome.

Unveiling of Special Plaque at Town Park Bridge on Monday

Everyone is welcome to the unveiling of a special plaque at the Bridge in Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 11th March 2019 at 10:30 a.m..  The Plaque is dedicated to John O’Keeffe and the late Lena O’Keeffe in recognition of their magnificent contribution to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association and to Millstreet Town Park over many years.  Our picture shows John and Lena photographed in 2006.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

John & Lena O’Keeffe pictured at West End, Millstreet on 18th July 2006.

 

World Book Day 2019 Celebrated at Library

Today (7th March 2019) is World Book Day in Ireland.  Millstreet Librarian – Grace Tangney – shares the following background to our pictures.  (S.R.)

“Millstreet Library was delighted to welcome the boys and girls from 1st Class Presentation National School to meet renowned Irish author/illustrator Derek Mulveen and enjoy a special storytime reading of his  book “Oisín the Brave, Robot Island”  an adventure story that takes Oisín and Órane the Dragon to three islands on a quest to find a GOLDEN KEY and save Robot Island….before time runs out.”   Click on the images to enlarge.

From left: Librarian Grace Tangney, Author Derek Mulveen and Cork Co. Council Arts Officer Sinéad Donnelly.

“Music Room” Boherbue Presentation on Thursday 7th March at 8pm

Eilín Kiely of Millstreet is the Presenter of this month’s “Music Room” programme at Pearse Memorial Hall in Boherbue this Thursday, 7th March 2019 at 8:00pm.  All are very welcome.   And Millstreet Gramophone Circle takes place on Friday, 15th March in Millstreet Day Care Centre at 8:00pm where our Presenter will be Margaret Moynihan of Killarney Road, Millstreet.  Everyone is very welcome.  (S.R.)

Pictured at Millstreet Gramophone Circle‘s presentation by Dermot Kiely (centre) on Friday, 15th Feb. 2019.  A capacity audience truly enjoyed the excellent programme by Dermot.  Click on the image to enlarge.

Millstreet Vintage Club Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run on Sunday March 24th

Millstreet Vintage Club Johnny Hickey Memorial Spring Car Run on Sunday March 24th next,Johnny was a Founding Member and former Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club and a highly Respected Person both in the Club and beyond so its a pleasure for Millstreet Vintage Club to be holding the Inaugural Johnny Hickey Run,a Nice Scenic Route has been laid on with Sign on at the Wallis Arms Hotel from 10.30 am and take off at 12 Noon,Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup up for grabs for Best Car on the day,we will be returning back to Millstreet for the conclusion of the Run with Dinner at the Wallis Arms Hotel,for more details Call Bernard on 087 7924406,Willie on 087 2229874 or Denis on 087 2033350.

Aubane Social Club Upcoming Events

Aubane Social Club Upcoming Events

Afternoon Tea Dance Sunday 10th March 3-5.30 pm. Music by Peter Lane at Aubane Community Center

Fitness Class in Aubane Community Centre on Thursday 14th March for five weeks concluding on Thursday 11 April. Start Time 8.00pm – 9.00pm. Payment of €40.00 on first night,futher details contact John F Kelleher 086 1942161 or Noreen Kelleher 087 9486673

Good Friday Table Quiz on Friday 19 April at 8.30 pm. Table of Four People  40 Euro. Under 18s Half Price. National School and Secondary School children welcome. Raffle on the Night

Easter Egg Hunt for kids on Saturday 20th April on the grounds of Aubane Community Center.
– more details to follow

Family Fun Day in July.- more details later

 

“Radio Treasures” Returns this Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00pm

On Cork Music Station   this Tuesday (5th March 2019) we return with our usual mixture of music, musings and chat.  Our European Parliament special programme has been deferred until next week (12th March) but to whet the appetite we shall feature an interview with Seán Kelly, MEP on this Tues. (5th March) broadcast at 10pm.  Happy Listening! (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Feature on European Parliament Next Week

The next “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station will be broadcast on Tuesday, 5th March 2019 from 9:30 to 11:00pm.   It’s a very special transmission in that it features a complete programme on our recent visit to Brussels, Ghent and Brouge in Belgium over two and a half days.   We receive an excellent insight into the workings of the European Parliament from Seán Kelly, M.E.P..  There is no “Radio Treasures” broadcast on this Tuesday, 26th Feb..  More information regarding next week’s programme will later be shared before transmission.  Click on the two images below to enlarge.  (S.R.) 

“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm This Sunday on C103

We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information regarding this Sunday evening’s programme on C103.  (S.R.)

This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene brings you the concluding story of a war of Independence veteran, greyhound enthusiast, Gaelic footballer, renowned character and medical doctor.

Dr. Eugene Callanan was all of these, with many more descriptive adjectives required to totally sum up this unique man.

Coming up in the concluding programme…………..

In County Offaly we discover the Callanan connection to one of the greatest greyhounds of all time.

More reflections on a wonderful father-figure from the doctor’s daughters Catherine and Margaret.

And Diarmuid Begley remembers when his father’s dog had the last laugh, or should that be ‘BARK’, at the good doctor’s expense. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm This Sunday on C103″

Red Bull World Series Racing Car to appear at The Millstreet Vintage Club Cars Coffee and Chat Morning on Today Sunday Feb 24th

EVERYBODY VERY WELCOME

The Red Bull World Series Racing Car similar to what is pictured below will be on Display in Millstreet at the Millstreet Vintage Club Cars Coffee and Chat Morning at The Wallis Arms Hotel Millstreet which will be held on next Sunday Feb 24th from 11am to 3pm.
Dont miss the chance to see a most unique and iconic Racing Car in the Flesh.
As always all Vintage,Classic & Retro Cars/Bikes/etc are very welcome to attend the Coffee Morning

Spot Prizes to be won in a Free Draw on the Day

For More Details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

 

 

Town Park Bridge Plaque Dedicated to John & Lena O’Keeffe

Three members of Millstreet Town Park Committee visited John O’Keeffe at Teach Altra, Newmarket this Friday morning (22nd Feb. 2019) to reveal the very impressive Dedication Plaque to John who was truly delighted with such an uplifting gesture.   The Plaque will be put in place at the Bridge within Millstreet Town Park next week.  We thank Denis Hickey for sharing the two images taken in Newmarket this morning.  And we’ve drawn from our Millstreet Museum Archive a very happy picture of John & Lena taken on 18th July 2006 photographed across the road from Centra in West End.  Click on all images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left: Noel Collins, John O’Keeffe, Denis Hickey and Jerry Lehane.
John & Lena O’Keeffe pictured at West End, Millstreet on 18th July 2006.

[read more …] “Town Park Bridge Plaque Dedicated to John & Lena O’Keeffe”

“Junk Kouture” Voting Now In Progress

We received the following communication from one of the two wonderfully talented groups from Millstreet Community School who have reached the Regional Finals of the prestigious nationwide “Junk Kouture 2019” Competition….Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) :

Tia writes:  “Voting for our Junk Kouture is opened and we’d appreciate all the votes we could get! 

Please vote for Rachel, Tia, and Maggie’s design “IMPERISHABLE” for the Junk Kouture Regional Finals! Voting is opened all this week and you can vote every day! All the votes and support are appreciated greatly! You can vote using the link https://app.junkkouture.com/voter/register we really appreciate all the support from the community!!! 

Thanks so much we really appreciate all the support and votes from everyone!

Thanks again so much! 

Tia , Rachel and Maggie. “

[read more …] ““Junk Kouture” Voting Now In Progress”

Presentation by Millstreet Vintage Club to Cork Simon Community next Friday Night Feb 22nd in the Wallis Arms Hotel

Following on from the recent Cars Coffee and Chat Morning held on Sunday Jan 20th last and the End of Year Car Run held back in November which were both Organised and Sponsored by
Millstreet Vintage Club a final figure of 1,930.70 Euro was raised in Total from both Events for the Cork Simon Community,the Vintage Club would like to thank Everybody for there fantastic support and generosity.
A Cheque for the final figure raised will be presented by Millstreet Vintage Club to The Cork Simon Community in Millstreet on next Friday Night Feb 22nd at The Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet at 8pm,Everybody Welcome to attend.