Blessed with excellent weather the recent celebration of the annual Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet was very well attended. Millstreet Pipe Band played at intervals during the ceremony. People travelled from quite a distance for the Mass which was celebrated by Canon John Ftizgerald, P.P. and Fr. Seán Tucker. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Kiskeam’s Tom Dennehy compliments Millstreet’s Paudie Healy on his annual splendid feature of colourful floral displays at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. (S.R.)
Following a wonderfully successful and enjoyable week in Millstreet and Dublin (and Dingle) our Breton Friends left Millstreet on Saturday on their way to Ringaskiddy to board the ship for Brittany. Millstreet Pipe Band added so much to the leaving as they gave a splendid recital outside the Twinning H.Q. at McCarthy’s Bar in The Square, Millstreet. Margaret Bourke arranged to show Bernard (artist supreme from Pommerit le Vicomte) his magnificent painting which is on permanent display in Millstreet Credit Union building at The Square. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Here we share a further 31 images of the leaving of our Friends. In two years time, God willing, it will be Millstreet’s turn to travel for a week to Brittany. It’s so wonderfully uplifting that the Twinning between our two communities has continued to grow in strength over the past almost thirty years. Vive La Bretagne et Vive l’Irlande – Long live Brittany and continue reading…
Marking the final night of the week-long visit of our Breton Friends a very successful Dinner and Dance was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 14th June. Talented young musicians and Gillian from Millstreet Pipe Band presented a special performance and there were a number of presentations. Images of our recent Dublin Tour were projected on to the hotel wall-screen. We wish our Friends a very safe and enjoyable journey back to Pommerit le Vicomte on Saturday. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A milestone in so many ways was marked at Millstreet Museum in the Carnegie Hall today (13th June 2013) as the famous Liscahane Ogham Stone was expertly transported and put in position by the superbly obliging members of the Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council. We thank the men who faced and overcame the challenge of such a very heavy historic stone. Special thanks also to Denis O’Shea of C.C.C. who could not have been more helpful. We were delighted to welcome Barry and Dominic from Storefit, Cork who are so expertly constructing our new Centre with new glass units and shelving over today and tomorrow. When all our units are in place Mary Kelleher, Mary Cronin and I will certainly have a very busy time filling the various shelves, adding labels, signage etc.. So the re-opening of Millstreet Museum and Tourist Information Centre moves a significant step closer. Click on images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to “meet” Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A superb atmosphere as always at Cullen Feis today blessed with magnificent weather and an inspiring volunteering spirit. Many of our Breton visitors attended the annual celebration of our rich heritage. The summer style was splendid and the children thoroughly enjoyed the great event. Here we share just some of the many images of a treasured event. Cullen Pipe Band and the Solo Piping event added greatly to the occasion. Note the marvellous smiles of the people in our pictures reflecting the excellent weather! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today on a week-long visit. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The happy group arrived at our Millstreet Headquarters (McCarthy’s Bar at The Square). The main group will travel to Dublin on Monday until Wednesday while a smaller group will visit Dingle and the West. Here we share lots more images of the arrival today (Sat. 8th June 2013). We wish our Friends a very continue reading…
With picturesque Clara Mountain in the background Seán Murphy and his Team make great progress in silage cutting off the Macroom Road, Millstreet on Friday, 7th June 2013. (S.R.)
Customers at Supervalu, Millstreet today were greeted with this wonderful Co. Cork Food Promotion setting. (S.R.)
On Sunday night in the very welcoming setting of Ballydaly Hall a special night of wonderful music, singing, refreshments and chat was held in honour of the wonderfully inspiring Fr. Con Kiely presently at home in his beloved Ballydaly from his splendid missionary work in South America. Here we see Fr. Con with musician supreme, Pat Joe O’Leary and with some of the many relatives and friends in attendance on Sunday night. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We share a selection of images here from the superb occasion. Fr. Con in his 70s still uses his push bike in his work and to keep so very fit does his daily exercises in the morning. In his address at Ballydaly Hall on Sunday night he expressed his sincere joy and thanks for such a magnificent and enjoyable gathering in continue reading…
Millstreet Vintage Club makes the official presentation of a €5,000.00 cheque to the Reach Out Cancer Support Group following the Easter Vintage event at the K&L Complex, Mount Leader, Millstreet. We thank John Tarrant for this photograph and we shall feature further images later which we took in the “Clara Inn” on Friday, 31st May 2013. (S.R.)
Karen O’Connor, Poet supreme, (originally from Station Road, Millstreet) has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen’s superb talent as a highly regarded Poet. (S.R.)
Our pictures show Karen with John Bowman who opened the 42nd Listowel Writers Week at the Listowel Arms. And Karen with Noel King, Editor of Doghouse Books, a Tralee publisher.
The following is the Press Release outlining Karen’s achievements and journey to this magnificent continue reading…
Professional Dancing Tutor, Derek Long from Co. Wicklow, has been inspiring the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS for the past school term with his fun-filled and excellent dance movements as part of the school’s Physical Education programme. The children truly enjoy the many creative activities and uplifting music. LTV2 recorded sequences from this morning’s workshop – these will be transmitted in the Autumn schedule. We thank Principal Frank O’Connor and Staff as well as Derek for permitting us to share the marvellous approach to this health promoting aspect of Primary Education. (S.R.)
Here we share further images from our visit this morning. Derek’s website www.dancingderek.com gives a full insight into the wide range of dance related activities. He gives instruction in a large number of schools continue reading…
MIllstreet Community School First Year pupils (1Y Tutorial) who received their READ certificates from Principal, Pat Pigott. The READ initiative was set up jointly by the School and Cork Education Support Centre to encourage pupils to read for leisure. An initial target of one million words through Word Millionaire was set, but by the end of the project, well over four million words were read. The School hopes to develop and expand this project next year. Well done to all who were involved.
Also included in the photo are Lucy McSweeny and Mary Kate Murphy from Fifth Year and Second Year respectively who were the overall winners of the Senior School and Junior School Work Topper competition. Also included in the photograph is Jennifer O’Donoghue, English Teacher. We thank School Secretary, Marion Buckley, for the appreciated picture and caption. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Over the past two days Millstreet Primary Schools have been attending a superb Road Safety Workshop in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall with two wonderful Instructors – Rachel and Brian. The very important messages of Road Safety were communicated in such a brilliant and helpful manner. This Scheme is nationwide. We recorded a brief sequence also for LTV2′s Autumn schedule. (S.R.)
Wednesday, 29th May 2013 was MS World Day. The Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland celebrated the annual occasion by joining a wonderful celebration of song, music, chat, refreshments and uplifting reunions at the marvellously welcoming Market Tavern in Cork City. Rickey and Reuben Lynch provided the superb live music while Donal Murphy shared a very fine selection of excellent music. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Late Sunday Evening John Mac Naboe and his wife Linda returned to Millstreet to conquer Claragh and fulfil a dream held since he was a child.
During a childhood summer holiday visit he had started the climb but for reasons lost in the mists of time had failed to reach the summit.
Very impressive attendance on Sunday at Green Glens and superb weather truly uplifted the hugely dedicated coordinating Team of this highly prestigious event – the venue being regarded by many Judges as the best in the world. Here we share just a brief selection of the hundreds of images we captured over the weekend. Lots more images later. (S.R.)
Miriam O’Sullivan celebrated her 21st Birthday in the company of her Family (pictured here) and her many Friends at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday, 25th May 2013. The magnificent birthday cake was in the shape of a violin. Happy Birthday, Miriam – from everyone. (S.R.)
Thanks to the work of Millstreet Development Group, the Cork 20 International Rally will be based in Millstreet for 2013 and 2014 - Read More
