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Friendly Stray Dog Found in Cullen – Now Reunited with Owner

This very friendly stray dog arrived at a house in Cullen. Any information would be much appreciated so that the dog is reunited with its owner. Contact Dan on 087 780 6466. Many thanks. Delighted to report that the dog has now happily been reunited with its owner. Many thanks for your help. (S.R.)

Census 2016: Polish Population of Millstreet highest in the Country

Once again, Millstreet Town has the highest percentage of Polish people in the country, as it was for the 2006 census, but had moved to 5th for the 2011 census. The census says that 259 Polish nationals were living here, making up 17% of the population.

The below details are from the Central Statistics Office:

The population of Millstreet in county Cork was 17 per cent Polish, making it the town with the highest proportion of Polish nationals.

Table 2.2 Population Usually Resident in the State by Town of Usual Residence, Nationality, and Statistic, 2016
	Town population	Polish population	% Polish
Millstreet, Cork	1,560	259	17
Ballymahon, Longford	1,866	273	15
Bunclody-Carrickduff	1,955	251	13
New Ross, Wexford	8,072	987	12
Fermoy, Cork	6,594	774	12

Open in Excel: Census 2016 – Non-Irish Nationalities Living in Ireland – Table 2.2 (XLS 11KB)

Upcoming Events to be held By Millstreet Vintage Club

Below are Dates for upcoming Events on the Schedule to be held by Millstreet Vintage Club to keep a note of in your Diary

Run and BBQ Saturday Evening June 23rd,for details Contact John P Kelleher on 087 8300494.

Ford Escort 50th Celebration Run over Classic Circuit of Ireland Rally Stages Sunday July 1st,for details Contact Donie Lucey on 086 8545873.

Charity Truck Run leaving Millstreet on Sunday July 29th,for details contact Mike P Kelleher on 087 2929430.

More details to be had from the Contacts listed above.

Today: The Annual Fancy Dress Stretcher Race

The Bush Bar hosts the Annual Charity Stretcher Race this June 3rd. It is in aid of the Ian O’Connell Trust Fund and the Fight For Fionn.

Fionn Barry has spent most of his short life suffering and in hospital yet despite this he is still fighting for answers. He was diagnosed at 6 months with infantile spasms which has evolved into a seriously debilitating and Life limiting illness and needs 24 hour care.

16-year-old Ian O’Connell fell from his bike in Killarney National Park, sustaining damage to his neck and spine. The popular young sportsman is undergoing occupational therapy and physiotherapy at the rehabilitation centre in Dún Laoghaire. A trust set up to help a Killarney teenager who sustained a life-changing injury last August. [read more …] “Today: The Annual Fancy Dress Stretcher Race”

Community Games at the University of Limerick

Well done to this local group who came 3rd in the U16 National Finals of the Aldi Community Games at the University of Limerick. In the photo are: Clodagh O’Connor Cullen, Claire Lyons Banteer, Maggie Moynihan Cullen, Anna Moynihan Cullen, Jayne Harrington Kanturk, Katie O’Sullivan Cullen, Jack O’Sullivan Cullen. Front: Mary Walsh Cullen, Humphrey Moynihan Cullen, and Ava Thornton Millstreet.

Mark starts at #5 for Cork v Limerick this evening

Best of luck to Mark Ellis and to the Cork Hurling team as they take on Limerick in this evening’s Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Mark is due to line out at #5. Stand tickets are mostly sold out. If you can’t make the match, it’s also on Sky Sports Arena.

Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Result: Cork 1-25 Limerick 0-28
Páirc Uí Caoimh
7pm Sat June 2nd

Last Evening’s’ Thunderstorm

After a long hot sticky day, the heavens opened at about 7pm for an hour yesterday evening with such intense rain that hasn’t been seen in a good few years leading to some flooding and damage. Any flooding / damage in your area ?

https://twitter.com/DenisKelleher/status/1002670081917227018

Chloé set for First Championship Start

The very best of luck to Chloé Collins who has been named to start at corner back for Cork in the Munster Senior Ladies Championship Semi Final, tomorrow Saturday June 2nd against Tipperary in Ardfinnan @ 2pm. It’s her first championship start for Cork Seniors !

TG4 Munster Ladies SFC semi-final
Result: Tipperary 1-10 Cork 2-12
in Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary
Saturday June 2nd 2018, at 2pm

Millstreet Tidy Town

With the good weather, Millstreet Tidy Town are back out, making Millstreet a nicer place again. Lots showed up to repaint the picnic area at the Drishane Road last week, and all around town. Anyone looking to help with future projects please don’t not hesitate to contact them on their Facebook page.

See below for more of what they have been up to: [read more …] “Millstreet Tidy Town”

Connie at the Finnow Bridge

Neil O’Connor took this picture of Connie Coakley in the mid 80’s at the Finnow Bridge and wanted to share it on hearing of his passing.

Retirement I.N.T.O. Presentations to Susan & to Mary at Café Aroma

Coordinated by Millstreet INTO – and very especially by Joan O’Mahony and Con Meade – a truly impressive Presentation Ceremony took place on Tuesday, 29th May 2018 at Café Aroma, Minor Row, Millstreet to honour Susan O’Connor and Mary Lynch who following many dedicated years of teaching at Rathcoole N.S. recently retired. Mary Magner representating the national INTO also addressed the large gathering of Teachers. Accompanying the Retiring Teachers were their husbands Gerry and Der. Noreen, Joan and Staff of Café Aroma prepared a magnificent banquet of delicious food and drinks for the special occasion. Here we share a selection of images which will help to give an idea of the wonderful atmosphere – joyful, relaxing and uplifting where superbly witty addresses by Joan, Mary (Magner), Mary (Lynch) and Susan were delivered. We extend sincere congratulations to Mary and Susan for a long, healthy and very Happy Retirement. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Retirement I.N.T.O. Presentations to Susan & to Mary at Café Aroma”

Mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery

The annual mass in
St. Mary’s Cemetery
will be held on this Friday night
commencing at 8pm.

Death Notice: Connie Coakley, Station Road

The death has occurred on May 27th 2018 of Connie Coakley, Station Road, Millstreet. Sadly missed by his sons Charles, Andrew, William, Joseph and daughter Ann, brother Matty, sisters Tessie and Eily, grandchildren and great-grandchildern, sister-in-law, nephews, niece, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends. May he Rest in Peace

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Thursday from 6.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon and burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. [1]Connie used to cycle into town most days on his old bike (2012 photo thanks to Hannelie)
[read more …] “Death Notice: Connie Coakley, Station Road”

Galtee Walk 2018

Facebook: Fermoy Multiple Sclerosis Society Annual Galtee Walk

Eily’s Report May 29th

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome.

The sunny days seem to make everything possible. And since they come so seldom we tend to lap them up. Work at silage is at fever pitch, by sunlight by day and lamplights at night. Please be extra vigiliant at this busy time and be on the look out for heavy increase in traffic, on all roads.

The final days of the Month of May are upon us but there are still a few things to be enjoyed on the wonderful IRD Duhallow Feile na Bealtaine list.

Gramophone Night ,hosted by the Millstreet Gramophone Club, was held on Friday, 25th May.

Freemount Gramaphone night at Cois Abhann at 8. Admission €5. Presenter Ann Madden.

Shrone Lake Walk, meeting at the Church at 6.30.

And tomorrow, May 31st. Cooking for one with Orlaith Tomkins Register at 02960633. [read more …] “Eily’s Report May 29th”

Blood Donor Clinic – Tuesday June 5th

“It Runs in the Family” – Final Performance

The Glen Theatre Drama Group Banteer will do one final performance of “It runs in the Family” written by Ray Cooney and directed by Tadhg O’Keeffe on Saturday 2nd June at the beautiful Everyman Theatre in Cork. This is a hilariously funny fast paced comedy sure to have you in stitches! After two great shows at The Olympia Theatre Dublin and The Market Place Theatre Armagh City we return to Leeside to wrap up for the summer break, with plans for the autumn season well underway new members are welcome to join.

A Busy GAA Weekend

It was a very busy weekend on the GAA front this week, with lots of underage teams playing, as well as Kevin and Mark who were playing for Cork in the Munster Senior Championships. Below are lots of the photos:

[read more …] “A Busy GAA Weekend”

Local Soccer teams from 1999

The Millstreet Celtic and Rathcoole Rovers teams from November 1999 – from the Soccer in Cork blog

Magnificent Open Day at Millstreet Community Hospital on Sunday Afternoon

Sunday, 27th May 2018 marked the wonderfully successful Open Day at St. Joseph’s Millstreet Community Hospital during which Matron Margaret Collins (in red above) and her superb Staff welcomed an enormous assembly of Guests from far and wide including Doctors, Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., Cllr. John Paul O’Shea, Noel Buckley (Chairman of Millstreet Community Council), former Staff including Matron Lena…and many relatives of Hospital Residents. A magnificent barbeque was provided by Jerry P. and James O’Leary & Staff while delicious baking was enjoyed by all with teas and coffee. Guests were hugely impressed by the guided tour which they received of the Hospital with its most impressive new developments. Here we share some twenty images of the very special occasion with its splendid atmosphere….with more to follow later. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Open Day at Millstreet Community Hospital on Sunday Afternoon”

Calendar 2018 Cheque Presented to Millstreet Parish Church Choir

A substantial cheque from the sales of the superb Millstreet Calendar 2018 was this morning (27th May 2018) presented to Millstreet Church Choir after 11:30 Mass in St. Patrick’s Church. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

From left: Marie Twomey (Organiser Supreme of the Annual Millstreet Calendar); Jane Daly (Organist and Conductor of Millstreet Parish Choir) accepting the cheque from Noel Buckley (Chairman, Millstreet Community Council); Margaret Bourke (Officer, Millstreet Community Council).

“Where the Road Takes Me” at 7 This Evening on C103

We thank Presenter John Greene for advance information on this evening’s programme. (S.R.)

Born in Kilnap Place in Farranree on the Northside of Cork City, Liam P
Foley was credited with promoting Irish music and dancing enormously in his
native City and County.

This week on Where the road takes me John Greene discovers a unique
character who laid down stringent rules and regulations that were definitely
non-negotiable.

Collar and tie had to be worn, no alcohol consumed, and no close dancing was
allowed, but still the punters flocked to his dances in the fifties, sixties
and seventies.

Referendum Results for Cork North West

Here are the results of the 36th Amendment to the Constitution Bill 2018 – for Cork North West, from the count centre in Colaiste Colm, Ballincollig:

Electorate 68,830;
Total poll 45,379 (66% – nationally 64%)
Invalid papers 131
Total valid poll 45,248
YES 27,194 (60.1% – nationally 66.40%)
NO 18,054 (39.9% – nationally 33.60%)

In 1983 Cork North West voted 80% the other way. It would be interesting to see results from the Millstreet area. Other local tallies suggest that Carriganima voted NO at 54%. Ballinagree YES 54%, Clondrochid YES 61%.

39 battery storage compounds planned for Caherdowney

Recent objections to the Energy Storage Facility in Ballydesmond has been making headlines in the news, but few realise that there is a much larger one planned for Caherdowney, which has been in for planning since this January.

Battery storage compounds capture surplus energy from wind farms during times of excess energy (high winds, nighttime) and release it back into the power grid during times of peak consumption.

The planning states: “a battery energy storage facility which will comprise of rechargeable battery units contained within up to 39 no. 40 foot containers on site and the associated development of unit substations, a 110kV substation, security fencing, security cameras, lightning mast, new site roads and the upgrading of the existing vehicular access. The facility will connect into the adjoining Ballyvouskill ESB substation via underground cable. All associated site development, landscaping and boundary treatment works above and below ground.” [read more …] ” 39 battery storage compounds planned for Caherdowney”

Willie Neenan Memorial 5 Mile Road Race

143 Years and Counting

Noel C. Duggan Engineering Ltd in Millstreet has been a top-level steel fabricator throughout Ireland and Europe for some time now. Building Ireland learned about what the company has been up to lately from Barry C Duggan, who is fourth generation in the family-run business.

Founded back in 1875 by Andrew Duggan, Noel C. Duggan Engineering Ltd provides steel fabrication services to a wide range of customers in Ireland and throughout the rest of the continent.

The company is situated in Millstreet, Co Cork and currently employs 50 staff, placing a strong emphasis on high quality workmanship and excellent level of customer service throughout its 143 years (and counting).

The family run business has established itself as one of Ireland’s leading steel fabricators and its current Managing Director Barry Duggan was good enough to take time from his hectic schedule to inform Building Ireland what they’ve been up to as of late … Read the full article here in Building Ireland Magazine (Jan 2018)

Rás Tailteann passing through Millstreet today

A few minutes later than scheduled, under blue skies and a temperature of 22C, the Rás Tailteann passed through Millstreet on its way to Mitchelstown. There was a over a minute gap between the leaders and the main peleton. The Boys National School came up town and created a fantastic atmosphere. Well done everyone that came out !

There’s a number of more videos and photos of the race below: [read more …] “Rás Tailteann passing through Millstreet today”

Pure Cork

Local communities, organisations, and accommodation providers all over Cork are being asked to buy into the new Pure Cork Tourism brand aimed at boosting the county’s tourism offering.

Our corner of Cork needs to be represented too, so all interested parties are asked to submit your event, festival, business, or tourist attractions. The team at Pure Cork will receive your submission, review it and add it to Pure Cork website within 72 hours. [read more …] “Pure Cork”

Jerry Morley: There is a lot of complicated electrical and chemical engineering involved in these types of… – May 07, 2:04 pm
Pat Randles: Cahirdowney is such a beautiful picturesque valley, why do we have to ruin it with… – May 07, 12:42 pm
Judy Long: What an amazing picture!! – May 06, 1:15 pm
Margaret hickey: Hi Jack My cousin had done an extensive family tree I got copy yesterday. It’s… – May 06, 7:50 am
Jack Lane: Margaret, I assume you might be related to the late Der Kiely in Millstreet. Der… – May 05, 9:56 am
Margaret hickey: My grandfather told us when we’re in school that his uncle or grand uncle can’t… – May 05, 7:21 am
Allan Dennehy: ….. and its only a stones throw from the Doody house where Jerry and Bertie… – Apr 30, 10:21 pm
Michael Murphy: My deepest condolences to pat and the family RIP Carmel – Apr 30, 9:34 pm
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