The inspiring Gentlemen who attended the AGM of Millstreet Lotto Committee at the Wallis Arms Hotel on 13th April 2012. The local Lotto has been of enormous benefit to a number of very worthy organisations in Millstreet over the years. So much credit is due to many wonderfully dedicated Committee Members who give so very generously of their talents and time on a weekly basis throughout the year. (S.R.)
The dedicated Ladies of the Millstreet Lotto Committee who attended the AGM in the Wallis Hotel on 13th April 2012. (S.R.)
Such sad tidings from Duhallow the news of the passing of Mister O
A legendary character of Millstreet long ago
Where he was born and raised and with his wife raised their children in the Town by Clara Hill
Sad to think the heart that beat with kindness has been forever rendered still
He was baptized as Anthony Manley Mister O was his nickname
Do not ask me as i do not know how his alias to him came
As a tailor and an undertaker in Duhallow he was well known
And of him it can be truly said that he was one of Millstreet’s own
So many marvellous memories of him one can recall
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Pictured at the recent reunion of the Cronin Family formally of No 1 Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet were: Kitty – Los Angeles, Sean – London, Noreen – Wexford, and PJ – Cobh. (1st April 2012). Many thanks to Kevin McDermott for sharing the photo with us.
Millstreet TD Áine Collins said she considered emigrating to the United States because services in Cork were so poor for her daughter, who has cystic fibrosis.
The Fine Gael TD said she expected a dedicated unit for children with the condition would open in Cork University Hospital (CUH) within two years.
Building will begin in December depending on private funding, she said, promising to use her position in Government to “keep an eye” on it.
She said frustration with the lack of isolated units and the fear her daughter, Lily, would pick up infections in CUH were the reasons why she …… read the full article on the Irish Examiner
All-Ireland finalists - Michael Healy, Stephanie Marshall and Orla Kelleher - Students of Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk - in Junk Kouture 2012. The Transition Year Students are earnestly requesting people to log on to www.junkkouture.com and to cast a Vote for "A Day at The Races"....by this Friday night, 13th April. Stephanie's very colourful dress has been so expertly and creatively made mainly using Race Cards from Mallow Race Course. (S.R.)
We met with the three wonderfully enthusiastic Students this evening at Millstreet’s spectacular Vintage Event at the K&L Complex, Mount Leader, Millstreet. Seán Murphy and I interviewed the dedicated group for this week’s LTV2 Programme 210 (which will first be broadcast this Thurs. night at 10.00 and will be available on our website by Friday) and continue reading…
Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. prepares to light the Paschal Candle in the presence of the Altar Servers outside St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet tonight - 7th April 2012. The Ceremony then continued within the Church. (S.R.)
These local Students had the privilege during Lent 2012 of being one of the final groups to stand by the Cross on Clara Mountain. This is the third Cross since the original Holy Year Cross was put in place in 1950. It is now taken down to be shortly replaced. (S.R.)
Our Easter Bonnet Parade has now reached the Square, Millstreet. Blue skies and sunny weather further enhanced the superb annual event which attracted lots and lots of attention from all. (S.R.)
Having reached the Square the children from Presentation N.S. Millstreet then proceeded past the National Monument and down Minor continue reading…
Brendan Kiely was born and raised in the Town of Millstreet and near the Town of Millstreet Brendan died
Where he had lived with his wife and family one well liked and known far from his Hometown and countryside
One well known in Duhallow sporting circles in his younger years he played gaelic football
He won many friends in his role as a school-teacher and he left good memories of him to recall
He was not old near the three score and ten years though his physical prime one might say was long gone
But with death everyone must keep their appointment and good memories of him surely will live on
In all of those lucky enough to have known him in Millstreet his was a familiar face
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Hello, i live in Australia and I am researching the life of Dr Barry Cotter who was the first doctor in Melbourne. He was born at Flintfield House around 1807. I wonder if anyone in Millstreet can advise me of where I may be able to obtain further information about him.
Thanks from Moira McAlister <email>
Having just paid a promised visit to the home of Baby Jacob in Killarney Road where a royal welcome was accorded. Ron and Tom had organised a special Sale of Work of beautiful Wooden Toys and Creative Art Pieces at Supervalu, Minor Row, Millstreet in 2010 in aid of Baby Jacob. The funds were presented as was a wooden toy lorry which Jacob treasures. The gentlemen had promised to pay a return visit when next in Millstreet. Sylvia also visited Jacob and Family this Tuesday evening.(S.R.)
The Easter Bonnet Parade through Millstreet Town by the children and teachers of Presentation N.S., Millstreet was such a wonderfully uplifting experience for the many spectators who viewed this fascinating display of exquisite colour. (S.R.)
Blessed with glorious sunshine on Thursday, 29th March 2012 the parade left the school grounds proceeding down West End, The Bridge, Main Street and The Square. At that point the children wished continue reading…
The exquisite colour of one of the many wonderful Easter Bonnets on display during the Easter Parade by the children and teachers of Presentation N.S., Millstreet on Thursday, 29th March 2012. (S.R.)
Here we view part one of our special feature on the Easter Bonnet Parade. The children were assembling in the school yard in advance of continue reading…
Conor viewing the Parade at the Square, Millstreet on 17th March 2012 having travelled with his Dad, Niall Moynihan from South Aftrica. He was absolutely thrilled with the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Millstreet. We thank Niall for sharing some wonderful images from the parade and also for alerting us to a fascinating video youTube featuring footage of a bungy jump which Niall courageously recently undertook. (S.R.)
Conor’s grandparents, Michael and Margaret Moynihan, Killarney Road, Millstreet accorded a royal welcome to the two international continue reading…
Blessed with truly beautiful weather, a superbly colourful display of magnificent Easter Bonnets by the children of Presentation N.S., Millstreet enchanted many people on Thursday, 29th March 2012 who were privileged to witness the children (with their teachers) on a special Easter Parade through the town from their School in West End to Supervalu in Minor Row. We are presently preparing a selection of images from the splendid annual event and these will gradually be uploaded on our website over the next few days. Here we view the overall group having visited Supervalu. We wish the children and their teachers a very Happy Easter Holiday. To view a larger version of the picture please click on the image and then click on the resulting smaller image. (S.R.)
Pictured in one of the three specially designed huts - some of the 34 Transition Year Students from Millstreet Community School beginning their 12 hour Sleep Out in aid of Trócaire on the grounds of St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Monday, 26th March 2012 at 7.00 p.m.. Also included is School Chaplain, John Magee. Sincere congratulations to the Students and their Teachers on being such a wonderful source of inspiration to so many. The generous support of the public for the very praiseworthy project was hugely encouraging to the Students. (S.R.)
Friday, 23rd March was Daffodil Day nationwide. Here we meet three of the wonderfully dedicated volunteers outside Supervalu in Minor Row, Millstreet supporting this very important annual fundraising project. (S.R.)
A special Coffee Morning coordinated by Mary Fitzgerald and Friends was held at Millstreet GAA Community Hall on Daffodil Day while further volunteers promoted the continue reading…
A €1,160.00 cheque was recently presented to the Irish Sudden Infant Death Association, with the remainder of the fundraising (€515.00) going to COPE, at the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk. The Fundraising was coordinated by Kanturk Foroige Youth Club, Freemount Macra, and Friends in memory of baby Ryan. We thank Patrick Casey, Kanturk for the picture. The organisers wish to express sincere thanks to all who supported the very praiseworthy project. (S.R.)
He never sought attention or wealth or renown
Seamus Lucey the Postman from near Millstreet Town
Perhaps in his early seventies when he passed away
And now with the dead of the Parish he lay.
His mother Hannah is still living she is one hundred and one
I’m sure she never expected for to outlive her son
But like they tell us in life there is no certainty
And of the child outliving the parent there is no guarantee.
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