John & Francis Brennan with their Film Crew joined Derry Sheehan, Donie Howard and Eileen O’Riordan this morning at Millstreet Country Park to begin filming for the excellent television series “At Your Service”. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The series will be screened on television next year. John, Francis and the Team will visit MCP a number of times over coming months. We wish all every success with this important and continue reading…
It was a truly wonderful family day for the many who attended the superbly interesting Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair at MCP on Sunday, 5th May 2013. Included here in our cover pictures on the feature is Craftsman supreme J.J. Bohan from West Cork who very kindly created the most attractive LTV2 ironcraftwork since last year’s event at MCP. Click on images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Brian Murphy wins Monster MAC
MILLSTREET’S Brian Murphy delivered a compelling performance to land the overall prize in the Monster MAC adventure race hosted in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday.
Conditions were tough over the Boggeragh circuit as the diverse course offered up plenty of challenges for the 250 strong entry drawn from all over the country.
A steep off road 8km run to a high point of 644m above sea level to the peak of Musheramore, followed by a 25km bike trail and engaging in a kayak race in Millstreet Country Park added to a fitting test of survival before Brian emerged to the fore much to the delight of family and supporters.
Participants extended plaudits to the organising committee headed by Marie Griffin from Kilbrin coupled with the favourable weather and the hospitality of Millstreet Country Park added to the outstanding staging. (We thank John Tarrant for this very comprehensive report and wonderful selection of pictures…..S.R.)
Congratulations to local man Brian Murphy, Knocknakilla for winning the Expert Race in the MonsterMac on Saturday the 27th April in the Millstreet Country Park. (pictures by Outfront)
Programme 217 which was broadcast last Thursday 25th April 2013 is now online. You can now watch our latest programme which was recorded in our Millstreet Studio and edited by Sean Murphy right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the repeat show hits our Television screens on Sunday 28th April at 8.00pm.
Great news from Millstreet Country Park. We have been chosen by RTE to feature in the next series of “At Your Service”. The Brennan brothers will be spending time in Millstreet Country Park during the summer and their advice in how to bring more visitors to the area will be greatly appreciated. The programme is scheduled for broadcast early in 2014′ – from Millstreet Country Park
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
Today’s Irish Examiner front page advert for Millstreet Country Park
The 500-acre Millstreet Country Park, which has been closed for maintenance since February, is to re-open on Easter Sunday, March 31st with the introduction of new cycling trails. The routes- 3km and 8km in length- range from relaxed, off-road low land trails suitable for all, to more rugged and challenging terrain.
Donie Howard of Millstreet Country Park said cycle-tourism is a growing phenomenon. “There is a dearth of self-contained cycling resorts in this country, and we feel we have hit the nail on the head with this new attraction,” he said. “We’re talking to a number of cycling clubs at the moment on the cycle routes and we also have a stock of leisure bikes for hire for those that want a casual cycle around the Park along our designated leisure trail. This form of leisure is fast, safe, fun, and puts people in direct contact with nature.”
Mr Howard added that those behind Millstreet Country Park are speaking to local accommodation providers with a view to putting together a package holidays especially for cycling enthusiasts.
Upcoming events at the Park include Millstreet Walking Festival on Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st; Monster Mac adventure challenge on Sunday, April 28th, and the Traditional Craft & Blacksmith Fair on Sunday, May 5th. The Park is continue reading…
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This Christmas enjoy FARMED VENISON
Millstreet Country Park’s signature
Farm to Fork Venison is available at the
award-winning Nibbles Restaurant
which is now located at the Park
and houses an artisan food shop with
the best in local produce.
MillstreetCountry Park …where nature, cultureand adventure combine
Millstreet Country Park
Tel:00353 (0)29 70810
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www.millstreetcountrypark.com
J.J. Bohan, Artist Blacksmith supreme working on the LTV2 sign in Millstreet Country Park this morning (27th Oct.) having been designed by John Cashman. Seán Murphy and I recorded the work in progress. The completed iron sign which will take many, many hours to make will become a permanent fixture in our LTV2 Studio. If we added the Millstreet name to the sign it would indeed take much longer to complete. We are truly grateful to both J.J. who comes from near Schull in West Cork and to John for so generously fulfilling a promise made during the superb Blacksmith Festival at MCP on the May Bank Holiday 2012. (S.R.)
Millstreet Country Park are hosting a Halloween Bat Talk and Specimens display lead by Mr. Conor Kelleher of BatConservation Ireland (BCI) at 2.30pm-3.45pm on Tuesday 30th October 2012.
This is a free event. Entrance to the park is free all winter. Tea, Coffee and Cakes available everyday. Opening hours for park and cafe are 10-4pm daily.
Bank Holiday Halloween Weekend
Fri 26th – Mon 29th Oct
Spooky Activities for kids including scary scavenger hunt, tree face spotting and gathering natural items to put on freaky skeleton trees! Competition for best costume in the park 26th – 31st October.
Hallloween – Wednesday 31st Oct
Lots of Spooky activities to do around the park.
Great News! Millstreet Country Park is now opening for the winter season and its absolutely free! Winter Season runs from October 1st 2012 to March 31st 2013. So why not go there for a walk and visit them for a cup of tea in the visitor centre after! 
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The Cork Branch of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Ireland visited Millstreet Country Park today (19th Sept. 2012). They were wonderfully impressed by the sights and sounds experienced from the Park Transporters as well as the delicious meal prepared by the dedicated Staff of “Nibbles in the Park”. The weather was excellent for the very enjoyable visit. (S.R.)
It was so very fortunate that singer supreme, Annmarie O’Riordan just happened to be visiting the Park with her parents, Eileen and Humphrey. Annmarie totally charmed the visitors with her great rendition of “Bold Thady Quill” during which many of the Retired Teachers joined in. Many of the visitors intend to return to continue reading…
JA HC: Millstreet 1-11 Tullylease 1-6 – Slicker Millstreet upset TullyleaseThe Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
The inaugural Summer Gathering at Millstreet Country Park on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd, aims to attract families and groups from the hinterland and further afield to celebrate their Irish heritage.
A forerunner to the ambitious tourism showcase, The Gathering 2013, which is being spearheaded by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, the Millstreet event will be a forerunner to the year-long series of activities being organised nationwide aimed at attracting those with Irish connections to visit the country.
Among those attending Millstreet County Park for the Summer Gathering this month will be genealogy experts, helping visitors trace their family roots by charting migration records and reviewing census information … more information on the CorkNews.ie
Forty-three visitors from Killeagh and Inch in East Cork pictured at Green Glens enjoying the Millstreet Experience on Thursday, 12th July 2012. The visit began in Millstreet Country Park followed by Tubrid Holy Well, a Pony Show at Green Glens, St. Patrick’s Church and Drishane. (S.R.)
Finbarr Motherway superbly coordinated the day-long visit. All were thrilled to be met by Noel C. Duggan at Green Glens where he accorded a royal welcome. The enthusiastic visitors were very impressed by continue reading…
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
At the end of the hugely successful Blacksmiths' and Craftmen's Fair in Millstreet Country Park, Tony , Jerry and Teresa Sheehan reflect on what enormous crowds of people arrived at the exquisite setting - especially on Sunday, 6th May. We shall feature lots more pictures in future days. (S.R.)
Photos by Jim McSweeney from the Traditional Crafts and Blacksmithing Fair is taking place at Millstreet Country Park this May Bank Holiday weekend (12-6pm each day). See Jim’s full set of 89 superb photos taken yesterday (Thursday).
Update: Jim has added another 134 photos from Saturday 5th May at the Fair.
Thanks to the work of Millstreet Development Group, the Cork 20 International Rally will be based in Millstreet for 2013 and 2014 - Read More
