Kilcorney Social Centre Group at Christmas night out in the Auld Triangle Macroom. From left: Catherine Buckley, Danny Sheehan, Sharon Bailey, Deirdre O’Shea, Niall Buckley, Matthew O’Riordan, Tim Leader, Donie Howard, Pat Sheehan, Denis O’Riordan and Pat Golden. We thank Donie Howard for the picture and caption. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Christmas Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle Tonight
On this Friday night (14th Dec. 2018) at 8.15 in Millstreet Day Care Centre Frances Curtin of Dromagh will share her wonderful selection of favourite Christmas songs and music. Apologies that we cannot send text reminders to our regular attendees for this month’s meeting as the group texting service has not been available for the past several days. All are very welcome to our Christmas Presentation by Frances. Below we feature two images from the December programme recently presented by Joe and Joan Kennelly of Inniscarra and Millstreet at Boherbue’s Music Room. Frances Curtin is pictured first from left in the group picture. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictures from the Past from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives
It is indeed a very real source of encouragement to initiate a regular feature from Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archives when we hear such uplifting comments from many people including Seán Barrett who enjoy our featuring of Pictures from the Past that we should consider delving into our Archive on a regular basis. And, yes, this is what we hope to do as we gradually approach a New Year. Thanks to Myra at the Museum we have digitalised several thousand photos ranging back decades which will be available to this and future generations. To begin our regular feature we firstly caption the image we recently shared:
MCC Cheque Presentation to MCS Supporting BT Young Scientist 2019 Participants
Sincere congratulations to Millstreet Community School for having no less than an amazing Six Projects accepted in the upcoming BT Young Scientist Exhibition at Dublin’s RDS in early January 2019. As has been the impressive practice over the years of Millstreet Community Council to support the participating Students in this prestigious event a cheque of €500.00 was presented this morning (Wednesday, 12th Dec. 2018) at the School. Here we share a series of images from the uplifting occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00
Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” is very much on a Christmas theme and we also chat about the images illustrated below (S.R.) :
Our 10pm interview tonight on Cork Music Station is with a wonderful American Visitor who called to Millstreet Museum on 30th Oct. 2018. William Sullivan recently shared the following much appreciated message on the Millstreet website: [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00″
Magical Christmas Spirit 2018 in Millstreet
The true spirit of Christmas is in evidence throughout Millstreet Town with the official turning on of the Christmas Lights at The Square on Friday evening (7th Dec. 2018) revealing a magnificent festive creation, the Christmas Jumper GAA Run in aid of Irish Cancer Society on Saturday and people adding Christmas magic to shop windows with outdoor Christmas Trees further enhancing the atmosphere. This year our Christmas Tree is located near the Corner by the original Tom Radley’s Forge. Here we share a variety of images illustrating that wonderful Christmas Spirit. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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AGM 2018 of Drishane Region Project
The AGM of Drishane Region Project took place this Monday evening (10th Dec. 2018) at Millstreet Day Care Centre. Over twenty dedicated people work in various projects in the Millstreet area including Millstreet Day Care Centre itself, GAA Community Hall, Town Park, Pitch & Putt, Gym, Astroturf and Millstreet Museum to mention but some of the work locations. Here we share an image of some of the Coordinating Committee of the overall Project. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Vintage Club Celebrates Christmas 2018
Assembling at Corkery’s Bar, West End, Millstreet on the evening of Saturday, 8th Dec. 2018 members of Millstreet Vintage Club enjoyed a very pleasant evening of chat and refreshments and reflecting on a most successful year during which the Club presented a number of substantial cheques to various praiseworthy causes. In fact a further cheque is scheduled to be presented to C.A.R.T. (Carriganima Area Rural Transport) in The Pub at Carriganima on Sat. 15th Dec.. Below we share an image from the Christmas Get together. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) 
“Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday Evening at 7
Sincere thanks to Presenter, John Greene for advance information regarding this evening’s programme. (S.R.)
This week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’ is the first of a two part programme.
John Greene meets former UCC lecturer Michael Keane to hear a story of war, sex, corruption and land, involving the three Earls of Castlehaven.
Hotelier, author and TV personality Frances Brennan takes us through the famous ‘Route 66’, and recalls being attacked at midnight on the Caymen Islands by a group of large and angry crabs, which eventually turned out to be a blessing in disguise. And……….. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 This Sunday Evening at 7″
Musical Choices in Boherbue & Millstreet
Tonight at 8pm in the Pearse Memorial Hall, Boherbue – Joe Kennelly of Inniscarra and Millstreet will give the Christmas presentation at The Music Room. It will be Frances Curtin who is scheduled to give the Christmas presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Fri. 14th Dec. 2018 in Millstreet Day Care Centre at 8.15pm. All are welcome at both occasions. Happy listening! (S.R.)
“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00
Lots of variety tonight on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station … At 10pm we recall last Friday night’s Christmas Mass and Party in Aubane and we hear a selection of songs from Millstreet Community Singers. We chat about the superb Millstreet Calendar 2019 now available for sale at €6.00. Music, songs and musings galore for our worldwide loyal listening audience. Our featured artist this week is Gentleman Jim Reeves. We also chat about topics relating to the images below. Many thanks to Eily Buckley for promoting our weekly Radio Programme on her own Regional Report. Happy Listening! And we hear about the Three Legged Stool and its lesson for all our lives! And there’s more – much more! Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00″
Uplifting and Inspiring Stats Regarding St. John’s GAA Club
Team Coach supreme, Jimmy Murphy, shares the following uplifting facts about the wonderfully successful St. John’s GAA Club (with Players from Aubane, Mushera, Millstreet, Kilcorney and beyond) especially after being victorious in the recent Final played at Ovens:
“A truly wonderful Team but also a truly unique Team. Four families of brothers and two O’Keeffes – Denis and Paddy. The Sheahans Tom and Adrian. The Kellehers Brian and Denis. The Corkerys Donal, Neil and Paudie. Also Dave Barrett – son of Selector, John Barrett. Dave is Uncle to Eric and Eoin. But most unique of all must be Father and Son – Huey and Kevin Sheahan. Truly unique stats and all the Team have great friendships.”
We thank Jimmy for sharing such very interesting and quite fascinating facts about an amazing GAA team with superbly inspiring dedication and sporting spirit. (S.R.)
Castlemagner Christmas Diary 2018
We thank Kathleen Moylan of Castlemagner for the following very comprehensive Castlemagner Christmas Diary 2018. (S.R.)
Maggie Polpin is a widowed mother of four living in rural Ireland, now sole owner of the Polpin family shop and farm since the death of her husband.
She is a complex figure, far from the clichés of Irish femininity which
preceded her. This is a hard-bitten, uncompromising woman who puts her
personal security above all other concerns. She rejects the place which
cultural precedent has laid out for her and chooses to drive all of her
children away rather than nurture them like a mother can by trying to force them to do things that will benefit Maggie.
This production is a Castlemagner Sinsir Club (Senior Citizens) fundraiser
and your support would be greatly appreciated. It promises to be a great
night of entertainment and will start at 8pm each night. Tickets are
available at the door for €10.00.
The Annual Cookery Demonstration with Hazel Bourke, Assolas, will be held next Wednesday night December 5th in Castlemagner Community Centre at 8pm.
Mulled wine and Mince Pies will be served on arrival.
Tickets for this event are €10.00 and are available at door on the night. [read more …] “Castlemagner Christmas Diary 2018”
Jackie & Matt in Concert at Bruach na Carraige Rockchapel on 15th Dec. 8pm
The well known traditional duet of Jackie Daly on accordion and Matt Cranitch on fiddle will play in concert of Sliabh music in Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel on Saturday the 15th of December starting at 8pm. We thank Jack Roche for this notice. (S.R.)
“The Millstreet Men’s Shed Soapbox Race Day 2018” DVD Now On Sale
*The Millstreet Men’s Shed Soapbox Race Day 2018 *is now for sale on DVD. Price is €10. Available from:
Tadhg Curtin – Email: <tctcurtin@gmail.com> … Tel: 086 177 87123
Or from Bertie Buckley – Tel: 087 679 3841.
This superbly professional DVD by the very talented Tadhg Curtin was officially launched at Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar, Kilcorney on 7th Nov. 2018 (illustrated below) attended by members of Millstreet Men’s Shed. Click on the images to enlarge. A brief trailer of the DVD is also shared below.(S.R.)
[read more …] ““The Millstreet Men’s Shed Soapbox Race Day 2018” DVD Now On Sale”
A Superb Win Today for St. John’s GAA Club in Ovens
Delighted to receive from wonderfully dedicated Team Coach, Jimmy Murphy the uplifting news this evening. “A great win by St.John’s at Ovens today. A fantastic display of football and heart. They are an outstanding bunch of Players. The exciting score: St. John’s 1 – 9 to Kilmurry 1 – 8 ” shared by Jimmy on text shortly after the game. Sincere congratulations to Jimmy and the magnificent Team on being splendidly victorious in the final.
[read more …] “A Superb Win Today for St. John’s GAA Club in Ovens”
Supporting St. John’s GAA Club Today in Ovens
St. John’s GAA Club v Kilmurry GAA
Today – Saturday, Dec 1st. 2018 at 2:30pm in Ovens.
It’s the Co. Junior B League Final.
All Support is Very Welcome.
Very Best of good luck to Jimmy Murphy & the
dedicated Players in this important match. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Supporting St. John’s GAA Club Today in Ovens”
Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Presents Superb Soccer Kit to MCS
This morning (Wednesday, 28th Nov. 2018) in the Library of Millstreet Community School – Kevin Herlihy of Herlihy’s Centra presented a superb set of Soccer Kit Sportswear to Millstreet Community School. Principal Pól Ó Síodhcháin accepted the very impressive set of jerseys and overall kit in the presence of members of Herlihy’s Centra Staff, Millstreet and three Students wearing the new outfit. Also present was John Magee, Chaplain at MCS. Here we share ten images from the wonderfully uplifting occasion on a morning which has been wet and windy. Thankfully the electricity was just restored following the stormy weather conditions before we pictorially recorded the occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Hannah Murphy about 1950
Mike Smith let us share this photo of his mother Hannah Murphy, originally from Knocknaloman, which was taken about 1950. In the background is a Justices Bakery van, and a Horse and Trap. Would anyone have an idea where it was taken?
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“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00
Lots of variety tonight on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station … At 10pm a wonderful song from our Archives – “Roll up to Eily’s Bus” And we delve into our 1960s Musical Archives. Music, songs and musings galore for our worldwide loyal listening audience. We also chat about topics relating to the images below. Happy Listening! Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
Information on the above five images…… [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight 9:30 to 11:00″
Centenarian Jack began working in Millstreet in 1939!
JACK Hedigan recently celebrated his 100th birthday in Clonakilty and former AIB colleagues gathered in the branch in Clonakilty to mark this great milestone event. A native of Churchtown in North Cork, Jack began his banking career with the Munster & Leinster Bank (AIB Bank) in Millstreet in May 1939, where he remained for nine years. He moved in 1948 to the Munster & Leinster head office in South Mall, Cork, before returning to branch banking in 1949 when he worked for short periods in … [read the full article on the Southern Star]
Most Stylish Duo 2018
Raymond & I, were really honoured to be announced winners of the Most Stylish Duo Award at the Cointreau Hi Style Awards 2018 ceremony which took place last Saturday in the Clayton Hotel, Cork.
As a Thank You to all those who voted and supported us we are delighted to be able to make a personal donation to Marymount Hospice.
Thank you everybody.
Gillian
Pictorial Feature of Banteer Drama Group’s Superb Production of “Sive”
Those of us who have been privileged to have experienced the truly magnificent production of John B. Keane’s “Sive” as presented in recent weeks by the wonderfully talented Banteer Drama Group have come away from the performance feeling uplifted and moved by the most impressive theatrical event. Here we share some 35 images (as promised in our initial post) from last Sunday night’s performance (18th Nov. 2018). And we also get to meet with the cast and members of the audience. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Magnificent Production of “Sive” by John B. Keane at Banteer’s Glen Theatre
With the final performance on Sunday 25th Nov. 2018 at 8:30pm “Sive” performed by the Banteer Drama Group at Banteer’s Glen Theatre – a magnificent production with such a wonderfully authentic 1950s set – is such a superb theatrical experience with supremely talented Actors. Well done indeed to Directors of this excellent Drama Production – Tadhg O’Keeffe and Mary Ellis. Details from 029 – 56239. Here we share a selection of images from the most memorable Drama. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Magnificent Production of “Sive” by John B. Keane at Banteer’s Glen Theatre”
“Where the Road Takes Me” in Innishannon on C103 Sunday at 7pm
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s radio programme. (S.R.)
It’s been a good year for the people and village of Innishannon.
Having won a bronze medal this year and last, the tidy towns committee celebrate fifty years of keeping the village bright, clean and beautiful.
Shortly, a book of guided walks around the village will be launched.
Having initially been launched as a once-off, “Innishannon Candlelight”magazine celebrates thirty five years.
It’s fifty years since the Community Hall opened its doors and Alice Taylor has just launched a book which inspires its readers to value the here and now, rather than dwell on the past or future. It’s advice that best- selling authors Eckhart Tolle or Anthony De Mello would give their stamp of approval to.
This week on Where the road takes me, John Greene pays a visit to hear more about their good news. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” in Innishannon on C103 Sunday at 7pm”
Cookery, Science & Art Wonderfully Explored at Cloghoula N.S.
During Science Week, an ecological expert introduced the pupils to a wide
range of wild Irish animals, including live mice and voles.
printed in time for Christmas.
[read more …] “Cookery, Science & Art Wonderfully Explored at Cloghoula N.S.”
Wonderful Retirement Reception for Joan Collins
Marking 32 years of supreme dedication at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet a very special Retirement Reception was held on the evening of Friday, 16th Nov. 2018 at Corkery’s Bar, West End, Millstreet to honour Joan Collins on her retirement. Staff members enjoyed a splendid occasion during which the very popular Joan was made a number of presentations with many words of great praise delivered. We wish Joan a very Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling Retirement following her inspiring work for the past 32 years at the Hospital. Here we share a selection of images from the magnificent reception. We thank Patricia Robertson (Clerical Officer at the Hospital) for alerting us to the special occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Wonderful Retirement Reception for Joan Collins”
Lady Available for House Work and Care of Senior Citizens
Lady is available for house work and the care of Senior Citizens in their own home – day or night. Contact 086 – 356 1265 or 087 – 906 6582.
Social Media – Challenges for Parents at IRD Duhallow on 12th Dec. at 7:30pm
IRD Duhallow are delighted to announce that Dr. Maureen Griffin of MGMS Training Ltd. will hold a public seminar on ‘Social Media – Challenges for Parents’ on Wednesday December 12th in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket at 7.30pm. All parents, guardians, teachers and those with a responsibility for young people are invited to attend.
Dr. Griffin is a nationally renowned forensic psychologist who has worked close with An Garda Síochána, Irish Defence Forces and the HSE. Dr.Griffin has visited over 700 schools across Ireland to discuss internet safety for primary and post-primary school children. The seminar will provide an overview of what is currently popular among Irish students, what the potential dangers are and will offer practical advice on how to protect children when they are online or using their mobile devices. Issues such as social networking sites (e.g. Instagram); social messaging/chatting apps (e.g. snapchat); video-streaming sites (e.g. YouTube); mobile device safety; screen time & sleep; grooming; sexting and cyber-bullying will be addressed with time provided for Q&A. Parents and guardians must be regularly updated on the safe use of the internet given the increased time children spend online and the speed at which the industry changes. Dr. Griffin will provide a brief overview of mainstream sites and upcoming applications with the aim of providing knowledge to parents and teachers who are better placed to manage the virtual world. [read more …] “Social Media – Challenges for Parents at IRD Duhallow on 12th Dec. at 7:30pm”
Presentation Day 2018 in Millstreet
A wonderful annual Millstreet tradition on Presentation Day (21st Nov. 2018) was superbly upheld today when the children from Presentation N.S. splendidly enhanced the liturgy of the 10:00 a.m. Mass with their truly exquisite singing and music. This was followed by the placement of a special wreath in the Cemetery of the Presentation Sisters near the Church Grounds where a special hymn in honour of Nano Nagle who founded the Presention Sisters Order was sung by the 34 sixth class pupils. Staff members from Millstreet Community School and Sr. Eileen of the Presentation Order also attended the annual celebration. Here we share some 23 images from the annual occasion. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
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