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To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we go back to the 2000 Cork 20 Rally which had some great competitors competing in it like Andrew Nesbitt, the late Frank Meagher,the legendary Austin Mchale and Ian Greer amongst others,the rally was won that year by Andrew Nesbitt in his WRC Subaru so enjoy some classic footage from what was a very entertaining event.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

The video above shows Niamh Kavanagh last night performing her winning Eurovision song ‘In Your Eyes’ at the Green Glens Arena – the very place she won twenty years ago, at the twentieth anniversary celebrations of the Eurovision in Millstreet (18th May 2013). Niamh was the special guest at the party which was attended by about four hundred guests. Seán will surely have photos and video on the site in the next few days - video by Joseph Lawlor

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 219,in this Programme we have coverage of The Sponsors Promotion Night held in The Wallis Arms Hotel last Friday Night for the upcoming All Ireland Sheep Shearing Championship which will be held in The Green Glens on the weekend of May 25 and 26,we have music from Big Tom and Declan Nerney and we have Eily Buckleys Weekly Regional News

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we go back to the 1987 Cork 20 Rally which would be the last Competitive Event that Billy Coleman took part in,driving a BMW M3 Coleman showed initial promise but crashed out in treacherous conditions early in the Rally.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

Yesterday May 15th was the 20th anniversary of the Eurovision in Millstreet, we should have put it up yesterday, but anyhow below is the video full Eurovision 1993 as broadcast be the BBC.

The Eurovision Song Contest 1993 was the 38th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 15 May 1993 in Millstreet. This is the continue reading…

The first Toughatlon was held in the Green Glens and Drishane last Saturday. There were lots of brave people who signed up to get wet, dirty, electric shocked and exhausted. The fact that the ground was saturated from a week of heavy rain only made it that much more interesting. One of the competitors had a GoPro camera attached to her head and have put the video of their course on youTube. (thanks to Joseph for letting us know about the video)

There’s a few more spectator videos and photos below: continue reading…

One of the many happy memories of the 1993 Eurovision in Millstreet – Jonathan O’Connor appearing on the live transmission on 15th May 1993 – one of the many special images we shall be sharing at Green Glens this Saturday Night at the Eurovision Tea Party. (S.R.)

The video of the interval act with the local children is below (starting from 2 mins 8 secs) continue reading…

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

We will start by looking back at the 2011 Cork 20 Rally, and over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

Full schedule & results & information are on millstreethorseshow.ie. Photos and more on their Facebook Page

Do you think you’re tough enough for a Toughathlon? – Southern Star (29th March)

Mud, fire and fun at Green Glens Arena – Cork Independent 28th March

Cyclists back in the saddle as resort opens up at Millstreet Country Park – Irish Examiner (25th March)

Millstreet’s magnetic attraction – Litany of major events are stacking up in the town – Corkman 21st March

Cycle trails bring thrill seekers back to nature – Corkman 21nd March

Parade full of Irish pride – huge turn-out in support of all the local floats and acts – Corkman 21st March

Millstreet ventures into what it describes as “unknown territory” with the Welcome Tour – Irish Examiner [22nd March]

15,000 expected to flock in for sheep shearing championships – Corkman 21st March

Millstreet cycling resort to open at Easter  – Cork News (22nd March)

Traditional horse fair draws crowds – Corkman 14th March

The Championship, which is hosted by St John’s GAA Club, will happen over the weekend of Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th May 2013 in the Green Glens, Millstreet, Co Cork. There will be plenty of things to do and see during the weekend for all the family to include: 2014 world championship qualifiers for sheep shearing and woolhandling, Sheep Dog trials, trade stands, dog show, novelty events, cookery demo, children’s fun zone and much, much more!

We look forward to seeing ye all during the course of the weekend. – from the Secretary of the 2013 Sheep Shearing Championships <email>

See more on the Sheep Sheating hampionships Facebook Page

In association with the IABA, PLATINUM ONE is bringing Ireland’s Olympic Medal winning team to Millstreet in Cork on Friday May 3rd in the first-leg of a two-match International against the Elite boxers of France. All of Ireland’s medal winners will compete and the bill will be topped by Gold Medal hero Katie Taylor who will fight in Millstreet for the first time in her career.

At the announcement in Cork today,PLATINUM ONE Chairman Johnny Fortune said the company was delighted to be bringing a truly unique sporting event to Munster. “We are proud and excited to be bringing Ireland’s Olympic heroes to Co. Cork. This is Ireland’s most successful ever Olympic team and it will be the first time since the triumph in London that they have boxed competitively as a team. We are providing people with the opportunity to see Nevin, Barnes, Conlan and, of course, Katie Taylor, fight top class opposition at one of the great venues in Munster.

“France is a strong boxing nation and with continue reading…

Highlights from Canadian TV coverage of Millstreet International Horse Show 1991. George Morris, Mark Todd, David Broome, Eddie Macken, Gerry Mullins give their thoughts on the show and Dermot Forde and Tommy Brennan discuss the situation surrounding the breeding of Irish horses.

MillstreetHorseShow.ie has a Memories Page where they have arena and show photos & videos from the last 30 years. It’s well worth a look if you  have a little spare time.

The MillstreetShow Channel on YouTube has 15 odd videos looking back at shows from 1980s and 1990s.