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Millstreet GAA Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Rebel Bounty Cork GAA Draw. All funds raised will be of great benefit to the club in the provision of facilities and promotion of games. Tickets can still be purchased online at RebelBounty.ie or from club officers,before Wednesday 24th March. 
To Book contact Marie – 086 7707301
We thank Seáno Murphy of Knocknagree (originally from High Mill Lane, Millstreet) for sharing this wonderfully historic photograph of 1956 showing the Millstreet Team playing an important Match in Macroom – a County Quarter Final. Seáno is pictured on the extreme left in the front row. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) Seáno has just kindly shared the names of all in the picture:
Back Row from left: Ted O’Connor, John O’Shea, Denis Kelleher, John O’Keeffe, Con Corcoran, Brendan Moynihan, Teddy Kelleher, John Kelleher, Cormac Dineen, Neily Dennehy, J.J. Hinchion and Jim O’Connor (Dooneen). Front Row from left: Seáno Murphy, John Corcoran, John F. Daly, Dan O’Leary, Garda Mick Byrne stationed in Knocknagree – father of the former Garda Chief Commissioner, Pat Byrne (Goalie), Joe Buckley, John “Sing” O’Sullivan, William O’Leary, Pat Joe Kelleher and Anthony Manley.
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 31st Jan. 2021 at 7pm on C103. (S.R.)
This Sunday evening in the first of a two part programme on ‘Where the road takes me’, it’s a pre-lockdown journey through the vast parish of Ballinhassig.
John Greene begins in Ballinhassig, where police shot dead eleven people during a faction fight in 1845. However, there was little time to dwell on the tragedy, as the famine came hot on its heels and provided more to worry about.
Later, but not far away, the McCarthy family move to London after being evicted from their home. Their son Liam is born. His name is now synonymous with Michael Collins and Sam Maguire. As a result, the local GAA pitch is named in his honour and the cup for the winners of the All Ireland senior hurling championship bears his name. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″
What a night! Kilcorney’s Conor O’Callaghan captains Cork to victory over Tipp in Under 20 Munster Hurling Final this Wednesday evening, 23rd Dec. 2020. The exciting event was broadcast live on TG4. Sincere congratulations to Conor and the entire Cork Team on such a magnificent sporting achievement.
35 Members (Aged 9 to adults) of Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club will accumulate 15000km between December 24th – 31st to raise fund for the Jack & Jill Children Foundation.
All funds raised will go directly to this great cause. The funds are used to provide in home nursing care for families of great need.
They are hoping you can help by donating whatever you can.
Colin O’ Riordan’s g-g-grandmother was born in Coomlogane, Millstreet, about 1853. She was Julia Corkery, sister of Big Jerh, and she marrried James Twohig of Banteer in 1884. Their daughter, Ellen Twohig married Thomas O’ Riordan of Farrendoyle in 1918. Ellen and Thomas O’ Riordan had 11 children, and are both buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Millstreet.Colin’s gran-aunt, Julia, became a nun and was known as Sr. Agnes in Drishane Convent. Sr. Denise (Noreen) O’Riordan, was another gran-aunt of Colin O’ Riordan. Sr. Denise was a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word, Ohio, for 72 years and her passing earlier this year aged 87, marked the end of an era for that generation of the O’ Riordan family. Congratulations and continued success to Colin, his parents Michael and Imelda, and the extended O’ Riordan family in Farrendoyle and Tipperary.”
Colin’s wonderfully inspiring words following the historic win by Tipperary on Sunday, 22nd Nov. 2020:
“I can’t put it into words. It’s an emotional day for me. A few weeks ago I didn’t think I’d be here and just to be out there with the lads giving it your all for the sake of Tipperary, I can’t put it into words.
It’s the best feeling I’ve had in many years. It just fills me with pride so much, I get emotional even thinking about it. To me, it’s one of the best days of my life…
We’ve put in stepping stones with Tipp for a long time. Obviously I wasn’t there for the last few years, playing with Sydney or whatever. To come back to the stepping stones that these boys have out in for the last five years since I’ve been away.
This isn’t about me. It isn’t about Colin O’Riordan coming out to give interviews, it’s about the boys out here. To me, it means so much to be able to put on the Tipp jersey. It’s something I will never take for granted, it’s something I’ll respect to the day I die, that I had the opportunity to wear the jersey.
It’s a massive opportunity for me. I just want to say that I’m extremely thankful to Sydney for giving me the opportunity to play this game.
They were 100 per cent within their rights to say no to me and refuse me permission to play. They had no problem. John Longmire and all these lads over there with the Sydney Swans are an incredible organisation.”
[read more …] “Tipperary’s Colin O’Riordan Shares Millstreet, Boherbue and Banteer Connections”
We thank Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima for the following update:
. This week for a bit of fun we want you to guess The Mo . Our St John’s 12 are Pa Rohan. Adrian Sheahan. Conor Healy. Andrew O’Connor. Paddy O’Keeffe. Huey Sheahan. Denis O’Keeffe. Kevin Sheahan. Denis Kelleher. Jerry Kelleher. Jimmy Murphy and Jamie Kelleher. You can put your guess on the comments below. Thanks for your support so far it’s really appreciated. Don’t forget to donate on the link below. As the 12 are always singing “Let it grow let it grow let it grow”….” We very much encourage donations to this wonderfully praiseworthy Annual Movember Fundraiser which benefits so many. Sincere congratulations to the Mighty Movember Twelve on their truly valiant effort for such a great cause. (S.R.) https://ie.movember.com/mospace/14371248?mc=1&fbclid=IwAR1HEYHM1w36-MLK6aLUX6NMbSMh9W2AunUpDQD6Jq-umyVDbQ5-WLH9T8s&utm_medium=share&utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=copy-clipboard
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 8th Nov. 2020 at 7pm on C103. (S.R.)
On this week’s edition of ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene brings you the first of two programmes entitled ‘The Christy Ring Story’. As well as looking at the hurling aspect of his life, the programmes also delve into Christy Ring the person.
Contributors to the programmes include………….
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh.
Former Tipperary hurler and manager Babs Keating.
Former Glen Rovers and Cork Inter County dual player Denis Coughlan.
Dr. Con Murphy, and author of ‘Christy Ring-Hurling’s Greatest’ – Tim Horgan.
We also hear from Glen Rovers Camogie Club President – Nora Newman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″
Poet supreme, Francis Duggan composed this very special poem some time ago remembering Vincent Coakley. Vincent went to his Eternal Reward during this past week. R.I.P.. We thank Con Meade for alerting us to this truly superb poem. (S.R.)
A tall and classy Gaelic footballer the midfielder complete
Aghinagh’s Vincent Coakley played for Aghinagh and Cork and Millstreet
He and Kippagh’s Con O’Connor the best midfielders in Cork at their best
Were never found to be wanting when put to the test
Though this is going back some three decades in time
I remember Vincent Coakley in his physical prime
For Millstreet he gave many a memorable display
Perhaps in his dark hair there is gray today
Beyond Aghinagh he is one widely known
The Millstreet fans did claim Vincent for their own
And why not they for he was a fine sporting player
Not many at his best who with him could hope to compare
On Sundays in Summer in Seasons long gone
In Cork County Championship games in Coachford and Macroom we cheered Millstreet on
Though down on the scoreboard the Finnowsiders were fighting back
With O’Connor and Coakley at midfield sending them to attack
[read more …] ““Aghinagh’s Vincent Coakley” by Francis Duggan”
St John’s GAA Club is raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. Some of the dedicated Participants are photographed below and they will be growing a beard or a moustache during the month of November 2020. They need your help. Please donate to support men’s health. The link to Donate to this Movember 2020 Project is HERE. We thank Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima for alerting us to the praiseworthy annual Project. (S.R.)
It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the temporary closure of our gym, beginning 9pm on Wednesday 21st October in response to the Governments decision to move to Level 5 of the national COVID 19 plan. All memberships will be frozen from the time we close our doors until the day we reopen.
We look forward to seeing everybody again once we are permitted to re open for business. Until then, we ask that everybody please stay safe, stay active and stay healthy. However, we will not be going quiet on social media. We will still be providing you with home workouts, tasty recipes and quick tips to help still progress while at home. If anybody would like a custom program made for them that utilises the equipment they have available to them, please get in touch and we will arrange something for you free of charge. This will be a challenging time for some people, so please stay in touch, check in with each other and reach out if you find that you are struggling. We are all in this together.
Daniel
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 4th Oct. 2020 at 7pm on C103. (S.R.)
‘In conversation with Dr. Con Murphy’ concludes on ‘Where the road takes me this Sunday evening at 7.
Dr. Con who served in the dug-out as medical doctor to the Cork senior hurlers and footballers will look back at over forty years service to the GAA in Cork.
Billy Morgan, Kevin Hennessy, Ciarán O’Sullivan and former Meath coach Seán Boylan will also contribute to the programme as well. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″
More information on Millstreet Community Gym can be found on their Facebook page
We thank Pádraig O’Driscoll for sharing this image of the very successful Millstreet Team on Saturday, 15th Aug. 2020 when in the Bon Secours Cork Intermediate Football Championship they played Ballinora at Macroom Castle Grounds pitch. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.) Pádraig comments: “Hard fought win this Saturday evening v Ballinora 8 pts to 5 ….. Come on the Sráid!“
Bon Secours Cork Intermediate Football Championship
Millstreet 0-8 Ballinora 0-5
7pm Sunday August 15th 2020, in Macroom
Well done to all. A hard fought win [t]
Carmel Hickey of AIB bank presenting the AIB trophy which was donated to the Pitch & Putt club by the bank to Shane Browne who is this year’s winner.
Any kids from age 8 upwards who would like to give cycling a go, we have an open day Saturday morning at 8.45am in Knocknagree Village.
Dont worry about what type of bike you have just come along for a bit of fun.
Bon Secours Cork GAA Intermediate A Football Championship Round 1
Millstreet 2-18 St Finbarr’s 1-7
2:30pm Sunday July 26th 2020
in Carrigadrohid
(Watch the game in the below video)
[read more …] “Intermediate Championship: Millstreet v St. Finbarr’s”
present a whopping €1,600 contribution to members of Millstreet Town Park Committee. Total proceeds were the result of a Table Quiz in the Bush Bar on 29 December and the inaugural St John’s Cup 7 a side Soccer Tournament on 27 January. 
[read more …] “St. John’s GAA Club Contributes Impressively to Children’s Playground”
CORK PENNY DINNER COLLECTION
Throughout Duhallow during the months of July and August there will be a collection point for Cork Penny Dinners in every community and this coming Sunday is the date for the Millstreet Collection.
Items being accepted include:
Home baking Gravy granules Peas/beans
Tinned rice Tea/Coffee Jelly
Salt/pepper Cooking oil Cereals
Dried pasta Hand wash Tinned fruit
Biscuits Fruit/Veg Toilet rolls
Bleach Soup Sugar
Juices
COLLECTION POINT: MILLSTREET GAA HALL
DATE: THIS SUNDAY 12th JULY
TIME: 11.00a.m. to 1.30p.m.
Thank you for your support and no donation is too small.
We thank Sharon Lane for the Notice. (S.R.)
On June 29th 2020, Corkman Barry Sheehan started the challenge to RUN from Malin Head to Mizen Head….600+ km in one week to raise funds for Cappagh Kids.
He is running the equivalent of two marathons per day and will be passing through Millstreet either tomorrow or Saturday. It will be nice if we could give him a bit of support or even run some of the way with him.
If you are interested you can follow his progress on the Malin2Mizen for Cappagh Kids Facebook page.
To donate: https://gf.me/u/yaadza
