First aired on December 22nd 2011. It contains the following items:
00:00 – 04:50 Music by the programme sponsor – Peter Lane – Blackwater Sound
04:50 – 13:10 In studio with Sean Radley & Eily Buckley
13:10 – 18:20 Regional Report with Eily Buckley continue reading…

• Christmas celebrated in style in Millstreet by young and old
• Students at Millstreet Community School responded with enthusiasm to the local SVP chapter’s Christmas appeal
• When Drishane is home for Christmas
• The upcoming Millstreet Coursing Meet
• Getting ready for the Scór Finals are Muireann Buckley (Solo singing), the Millstreet Ballad Group, and the Millstreet Question Time team.
• Preview of the Duhallow U20 invitational tournament
• Walkers brave the weather on Mushera on Christmas Day
• Millstreet to the fore in Taekwon Do National Championships

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

Comhgháirdeas to all at the Scór na nÓg County Finals held last night (December 29th) in Ovens. Prizewinners on the night from Millstreet were:

• in the Amhránaíocht Aonar (solo singing), Muireann Buckley came second, and
• in the Bailéad Ghrúpa, the Millstreet Ballad group also finished second.

A set of dancers from Millstreet and Kerry grouped together to perform as Rinceoirí na Luachra on the TG4′s Irish dancing programme An Jig Gig a few weeks ago. They didn’t qualify on the night, but they did put in a good performance. continue reading…

Millstreet took part in the Duhallow Scor na nOg finals held in Kanturk on Saturday night and among the winners were a Ballad Group made up of Muireann Buckley, Sarah Dennehy, Nadine Spillane, Leanne Smith and Bridelle Cronin. They sang The Boys of Barr na Sraide & Where the Blarney Roses Grow. Muireann Buckley also took 1st in the solo singing with Isle of Hope. In the Quiztime Niall Murphy, Bill Kelleher and Padraig Moynihan took the runners up spot. They all take part in the county simi final next Saturday night in Ovens. -with thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for the photos & details

STARTING 17^TH NOVEMBER STOP!!!!! SINGING IN THE SHOWER

INSTEAD COME AND JOIN OUR NEW COMMUNITY CHOIR

MEETS EACH THURSDAY AT 7.30pm In Millstreet Youth Centre

BRING YOUR FAVOURITE SONG ALONG AND IF YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT BRING THAT TOO, ANY AGE ANY ABILITY

€5/session, contact (086) 833 7811 for further information

Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy are holding a free taster class in Millstreet GAA Hall on Tuesday 8th November at 5.30pm. All children aged 3-6 yrs and their parents are welcome! Angelina Ballerina, the mouse, will also be present on the day! Please come along and see if a ballet class is right for your rising star!!
Classes are held weekly in Millstreet GAA Hall, Fridays, 2.30pm. New Term starts on 25th Nov. Check out our website for further details: angelinaballerinadance.com
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The official poster illustrating the Annual Michael Commins Country & Western Shows taking place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway. Details of the Kealy's Bus timetable which will be travelling to the Monday Show are given below. (S.R.)

To give people an opportunity to attend this wonderful event a special bus has continue reading…

Michael Commins of MidWest Radio with singer AnnMarie O'Riordan of Rathcoole

Midwest Radio Presenter Supreme, Michael Commins (and Journalist par excellence in the “Farmers Journal”) has been presenting the Annual Michael Commins Country & Western Shows in Galway with phenomenal success.   And there is a wonderful opportunity to attend the Monday Show for fans of that ever popular musical genre.

There is a fabulous line-up again this year for the Monday night Show that includes Big Tom McBride, Foster & Allen, Crystal Swing, Matt Keane, John Glenn, Gene Stuart, Sam O’Doherty, P.J. Murrihy, Nan Tom, Matt Cunningham, Jacqui Sharkey, Bernadette Ruddy, Jason Travers, John Kelly, Gerry Walsh and Donncha O’Dúlaing (RTÉ).

A bus leaves Cullen at 4.00 p.m. on this Monday evening (7th November 2011) and arrives in the Square, Millstreet at 4.15 p.m..   Then onwards to the Salthill Hotel in Galway for this truly magnificent Musical Show.   Entry is €30.00 and for enquiries regarding the cost of the return bus journey please contact Kealy’s Coaches, Cullen on 087-799 4045.

LTV2 Millstreet will also be recording a number of interviews at this prestigious event.   For an absolutely amazing true Country & Western Musical experience with such a galaxy of very famous Stars this is an opportunity which rarely presents itself.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann AGM will be held next Tuesday night October 18th at 8:30pm in the Pastoral Centre. All welcome.

Tune into Hot Country sponsored by www.derekryanmusic.com and presented by Pauline Simons this week (Monday 26th Sept.)

and see the following great acts.

Gerry Guthrie, John Hogan, George Strait, The Davitt’s Band, Part 2 of exclusive interview with Brad Paisley, Paddy O’Brien, Brendan Quinn,

Patrick Feeney, Peter Donegan, Robert  & Richard Mizzell, Patsy Fallon, Hugo Duncan.

Sky TV 201, Monday & Sunday 8 – 9pm Tue & Sat 2 – 3 pm     (Our Sincere thanks to Hugh O’Brien of Cork ..and Kilcorney…for this important programme information.)

Video above is of Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly playing the Millstreet Polkas. These tunes has been around a while as there is evidence of it being recorded by the Dan Sullivan’s Shamrock Band (who were an institution in the Boston area in the 1920s/1930s) in the continue reading…

Millstreet Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann registration is on next Monday night 26th September in the Creche from 7-8pm.

Set Dancing Starting in Aubane School restarts next Monday 19th Sept at 9.15 pm.

[click the photo left to see photos from last year]

Millstreet Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann: Monday night music sessions recommencing Monday 12th September @ 6:30 – 7:30pm in the creche

Tin Whistle Classes for children.
Starting Monday 19th September in GAA Hall Kitchen.
Small classes for personal attention
Book at 086-8303015.