This request for help came in today:
Does anyone have a copy of the book “North Cork Fighting Rebels”. It must have been printed before 1960. I don’t have any other information but I would dearly love to buy/borrow this book if anyone has it.
Best wishes to all for the coming year.
Hannah Kelleher <email>
A new publication from Aubane Historical Society will in the shops this week. Entitled ‘A Millstreet Miscellany (8)’, it’s the latest in the Millstreet Miscellany series that give a unique insight into Millstreet of the past. Below are an overview of the main articles in this edition:
Between the ditches, running on forgotten roads in Ireland
This is a first-hand account of running the Butter Road by Bertie Hart who did the deed in two stages in September and October this year. Bertie hopes that his achievement will encourage other runners to take up the challenger of running this unique route.Millstreet childhood memories
This article is based on the first chapter of “My Dream from Ireland to America” which is an autobiography of Dr. Sheila O’Sullivan Becker. Sheila comes from Claraghatlea and this is a memoir of her childhood days before she went to England and later America where, among many other things, she became a clinical psychologist and lives there today as a very active octogenarian.The 1921 Millstreet Train Ambush
This article is reprinted from the “Journal of the Irish Railway Record Society” June 2011 by Oliver Doyle. Oliver is a former Operations Schemes Development Manager for Irish Rail and this is a detailed account of the ambush
The official launch by Eileen Linehan of IRD Duhallow of Dr. Mary Joyce Leader’s new Children’s Book “The Waiting Room Christmas Tree” (“Crann Nollag an Seomra Feithimh”) will take place in the Library of Boherbue Comprehensive School at 8.15 p.m. on this Saturday, 1st December 2012. MC for the very special occasion is Frank O’Sullivan. A night of music, dance, old Irish carols, mince pies and mulled wine! (S.R.)
Author Celine Kiernan who writes fantasy novels for young adults will be doing a reading in Millstreet Library this Wednesday at 1.15pm. She is best known for The Moorehawke Trilogy. Set in an alternate renaissance Europe, the trilogy combines fantasy elements with an exploration of political, humanitarian and philosophical themes. continue reading…
Sheila Carver’s new social and entertainments website
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
The Aubane Historical Society will be launching their latest book entitled “The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin” in the library on Saturday 18th August at 8pm. The Bard was a myhtical figure in Millstreet’s history and this is the first account of his life. It’s a great story, and is written by his great grandson Barry Keane. Tea and biscuits will be served in the GAA club afterwards.
From the back cover: John Robert O Sullivan made Millstreet famous during the Land War. His fight with the landlords and land agents led to intense repression in Millstreet between 1881 and 1891. At one stage the small town of Millstreet had more than 80 armed police to enforce the law. This book tells the story of his life, the main events of continue reading…
Looking forward to the inaugural Millstreet Country Park Summer Gathering
U21 County Championship: Millstreet 1-6 Bantry Blues 4-14, Match Report
Large turnout for the Humphrey Kelleher Cup
Barry chronicles The Bard’s Land War adventures
New book on a local Land War legend
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
Fly Flaps & Other Inventions, (ISBN 978-1477488195) is a self published book by Bill O’Riordan that includes descriptions and explanations for some 200 ideas, concepts and patentable inventions he has had over the years, and he believes that some of them could be viable opportunities for anyone who reads the book. None of the ideas have any patent protection, and he’s publishing them now because he believes someone will be inspired by them and use them.
He is giving them away in the hope that someone, somewhere might be able to take them further than he can, and bring one or two of them to market. Ultimately it’s hoped that some of the ideas in the book could boost employment rates in Ireland or indeed anywhere in the world.
The book Fly Flaps & Other Inventions is loosely based on notes he’s made over the years as the ideas occurred to him. The reason he’s publishing them now is simply to bring them out from his “shed” and set them free; “to see what happens.” He says.
Bill O’Riordan, originally from Millstreet in Co. Cork, Ireland says; “I’ve probably spent way too much time in my “man-shed” trying to develop these products or ideas, without ever completing a patentable prototype, or a design plan, as I tend to jump to the next idea too quickly, and its continue reading…
The latest publication from Aubane Historical Society is ‘A Millstreet Miscellany (7)’ which is another collection of original items on Millstreet. It contains:
It is available from Wordsworth at €10.
The latest publication from Aubane is ‘A Millstreet Miscellany (6)’ and contains a variety of items, including a detailed account of the notorious Millstreet Bank Robbery of 1919, an item on King Mahon’s Rock near Mushera, Genealogical maps, a report of a talk on the ‘Treaty’ and the ‘Civil war’, more accounts from visitors to the area, George Egerton on her time in Dooneen and how she was inspired to begin her writing career there and an item on the location of the cottage where she lived. An ideal Xmas gift from Millstreet for €10 Euro and available from Wordsworth’s in the Square.
The official launch of Mary O'Sullivan's new book "How It Was" in Cullen Community Centre on Friday, 2nd Dec. 2011. Lots more pictures to follow later. (S.R.)
The latest from the Aubane Historical Society is unusual in that it is a love story set in Millstreet and written in 1905 by one of the best known writers of the day, George Egerton. It is called “The Marriage of Mary Ascension.”
Egerton was in fact a woman, Mary Dunne, who had lived in a cottage named ‘Ardrath’ near Millstreet for some time (1892-1894), and the story is based on her experiences here. It is an unsparing account of the town and some people in it.
It is interesting in a number of ways. Among other things she suggests that the town had a previous Gaelic name that meant “the little town in the lap of the hills.”
It is currently available from Wordsworth in the Square and other outlets for €5.
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Pictured at the launch of Gerard's book "Oscar Wilde - Primarily Prison Conditions and Later Life" in Killarney on Wednesday, 28th September 2011 - From left: Paul O'Donoghue, Solicitor; Gerard O'Keeffe, Author and Michael O'Shea of Killarney Book Shop. A reception followed later at Foley's Restaurant in Killarney.
Gifted Poet, Karen O’Connor, formerly of Station Road, Millstreet we hope to meet tomorrow at 6.00 p.m. in Siamsa Tíre Theatre & Arts Centre, Town Park, Tralee when her book “Between the Lines” will be officially launched by the Mayor of Tralee, Gillian Wharton Slattery. This is just one of the many very uplifting comments on Karen’s first publication “Fingerprints” (2005):
“I think I’ll never forget reading “FINGERPRINTS (On Canvas)” for the first time. It was such a delight to discover a voice powered by a spirit of passionate celebration while at the same time confronting dark, difficult emotions, situations and ideas. This is a brilliant, humane, memorable book.”
Lots more information on Karen’s impressive achievements on her website http://www.karenoconnor.co.uk/ . We hope to upload a special feature on the launch in days to come. (S.R.)
Yesterday morning, Ryan Tubridy was joined in studio by Ann Lane (formerly of Ballinatona), author of ‘By The Way: A Selection of Public Art in Ireland’. Ann travelled 16,000 miles around the country on her trusty Honda 75 motorbike to catalogue 760 sculpture pieces along the highways and byeways of Ireland.
She also talks about her time (28 yrs) as personal secretary for Mary Robinson, on how she developed her interest, travelled the country, and many stories about the sculptures. See below to listen to the interview: continue reading…
Fr. James McSweeney pictured at the official Book Launch of his magnificent new book "A Year to Remember" in Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig with Family & Friends on Tuesday, 23rd Nov. 2010. More images of the hugely successful event in a few days time. (Seán)
Also, Fr. James’ photo made the front page of yesterday’s Evening Echo newspaper. photo below: continue reading…
A love for books like the Famous Five, BFG and Fantastic Mr Fox set Cork author Liz Lyons on a road that has seen her write two hugely successful novels. From Kilcorney in North Cork but exiled to Ardcath on the Meath/Dublin border, Liz always had an interest in reading and books, she didn’t discriminate and would read “anything I could get my hands on”. Naturally it was at English that she excelled at the Community School in Millstreet.
This led her to study English and History at Trinity College in Dublin (TCD), but it would be a while before she tried her hand at writing.
“I initially thought that I might end up teaching,” she recalled. “But I soon found out that I didn’t have the temperament for teaching, I just don’t have the patience.” When Liz graduated from TCD it was into book selling she went and found herself staying at it for ten years. “It was ideal for me. I was near books all the time, I was like a kid in a sweet shop and everyday I was getting more treats. continue reading…
The culmination of the wonderfully successful "Summer Reading Challenge" which took place throughout Summer 2010 at Millstreet Library, was marked this Saturday evening with the presentation of Certificates to the many young participants. Pictured here are some of the enthusiastic readers receiving their personalised Certificates from Librarian, Breda O'Leary who coordinated the excellent scheme and by Kathleen Moynihan (Raheen, Rathmore), Storyteller supreme and Book Club Facilitator. Appetising refreshments were provided for everyone to mark the celebratory occasion. A Book Club is organised on a Saturday throughout the year on a monthly basis. Lots of updates on Millstreet Library happenings on http://twitter.com/corkcolibrary (Seán)
Meeting with author Tom Grainger (on right) at the Wallis Arms Hotel today. Tom’s excellent book “A War Baby – Rags to Riches” (See Tom’s splendid website www.tomgraingerbooks.com ) is now in its second edition and will soon be available at “Wordsworth” Bookshop, The Square, Millstreet. Tom has many wonderful connections continue reading…
sorry tim, you'll have to share your winnings! – May 22, 12:56 AM
Thanks to the work of Millstreet Development Group, the Cork 20 International Rally will be based in Millstreet for 2013 and 2014 - Read More
