Recent Language and Culture Night featured in TG4 broadcast on Sunday 20th May 2018

Those who attended the Language and Culture Night which was held in Millstreet Community School on 10th May will know that a journalist and cameraman working for TG4 were present.  They interviewed Irish teacher Ms Majella Horgan and three TY students, Jennifer Kelly, Gemma O’Regan and Katie Healy earlier in the evening.  An edited version of what they filmed will be shown on TG4 on Sunday 20th May between 7pm and 7.30pm as part of Nuacht.  The clip may only be two minutes in duration but it is good that they were able to be present to document such a worthwhile and memorable event.

Boys National School Move-a-thon

The Boys National School will be holding their annual fundraising Move-a-thon in the town park on Friday June 1st. Boys will be actively using the walkway and the pitch and will be fully supervised by teachers at all times. Courtesy and consideration will be shown at all times, to regular users of the Park.

Picture from the 2012 Move-a-thon

Death Notice: Donal Guiney, Drishane Rd.

The death has occurred of Donal Guiney, formely of Knocknangh Kiskeam, Drishane Rd, Millstreet, Cork.

Peacefully in the loving care of St Bernadette’s Ward, Bons Secours Hospital, Cork, in the presence of his loving family, beloved husband of the late Mary(2006), beloved father of Maurice, Karl and David, father in law of Tai, Kelli and Mecker, grandfather of Eoin, Eamonn, Ciarrah and Kjersten, brother to John,Vincent, Patrick, Michael and Sheila and to the late Denis, Con, Eugene and Kathleen, mourned by brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, on Sunday evening from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am and burial afterwards in St Catherine’s Cemetery, Ceann Tra, Dingle, arrival at approx 2.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Cunamh, Bons Secours Hospital, Cork. Ar dheis lamh Dé do raibh a anam. [1]

[read more …] “Death Notice: Donal Guiney, Drishane Rd.”

Death Notice: Eileen O’Shea, Clonbanin

The death has occurred of Eileen O’Shea (née Mc Cormack), Drominagh, Clonbanin, Cork / Hospital, Limerick. On May 15, 2018, in the presence of her loving family, at Padre Pio Nursing Home, Churchtown, EILEEN (nee McCormack, Hospital, Co Limerick). Sadly missed by her loving husband John, daughters Susan and Stephanie, her sons Mark, Sean, Patrick, Timmy and Barry, son-in-law Mark, her sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on today, Wednesday, from 6pm to 7.30pm, followed by removal to St. John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. [1]

Storyteller Supreme Jack Healy at Library This Morning

Storyteller Supreme (first from left) Jack Healy provided a most entertaining hour of storytelling at Millstreet Library this morning for a wonderfully appreciative audience. Librarian Grace wished to apologise to anyone who may have thought that the event was to be on Wednesday as Grace just happened to indicate Wednesday on the Parish Newsletter although the date (15th May) was correctly mentioned. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Eily’s Report – 15th May

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome to my weekly report.

On this historic day, the twenty fifth anniversary of Eurovision Millstreet, our website is full of pictures, reminding us of the heady days that put us on the world map, and twenty five years on we are still well remembered for it. Thanks to Noel C Duggan, his family, and indeed to our wonderful community.

There is a fine article about  Eurovision Millstreet on the May 18th  (last week) issue of Ireland’s Own written by Edward Tucker [read it here].

And this morning I can answer the question that you have all been asking, yes, the Daniel O Donnell and Majella Road Show which was anchored in my own humble B&B  on St. Patrick’s Day, will be screened next Tuesday night May 22nd at 8.30 on RTE1.  I only got the final confirmation of the date yesterday.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 15th May”

Football Glory! Victory for U16 Footballers

Mr Breen’s under 16’s recorded a resounding win over the North Mon. in Mallow on May 14th and delivered the County title to the school after an impressive campaign. Millstreet began well and established a good lead early on, helped by a Dylan Sheehan goal from long range and a great point from Luke O’Donoghue after an individual run. This created daylight between the sides at half time, with Millstreet up by 1-9 to 1-3. A Darragh Cashman break then led to a Dylan Downey goal, and the same man found the net moments later, fielding a sideline and dispatching it to the net. Solid displays at full back from Colin Murphy and in goal from Daniel Hartnett saw the menacing opposition attack largely neutralised. Scorers: D. Downey 2-2; D. Sheehan 1-5; B. Murphy 0-5; L.O’Donoghue 0-1. Final score Millstreet 3-13, North Mon 1-3. The campaign opened with a win against Ballingeary, played in St John’s Pitch.

Millstreet fell behind early on with Ballingeary taking a two point lead but soon settled and grabbed the lead with two goals in the second quarter. Millstreet controlled the remainder of the game, running out 3-12 to 2-7 winners. They next faced Mayfield in the Parc Uí Chaoimh AstroTurf facility and took control early in the game, with a flurry of early goals putting the result beyond doubt. Panel: Daniel Hartnett, James Buckley, Daniel Buckley, Omar Daly, Luke O’Donoghue, Donagh Murphy, Darragh Cashman, Eoin Guiney, Darren Kiely, Dylan Downey, Dylan Kelleher, Darragh O’Riordan, Patrick Cronin, Harry Linehan, Diarmuid Cronin, Barry Murphy, Diarmuid Moynihan, Evan O’Sullivan, Cathal O’Sullivan, Adam McGroary, Finn Radamm, Ian Buckley, Jack Hanover, Joyce Sibanda, Adrian McCarron, Evan Murphy, Eoin Sheahan, Dylan Sheehan, Colin Murphy. Team managed by Mr Breen.

see: http://millstreetcommunityschool.ie/school-news/266-football-glory.html

Memories of Eurovision 1993 on “Radio Treasures” Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00pm

Tuesday, 15th May 2018 is the exact 25th Anniversary of the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest in Millstreet to the very day.   To mark the historic occasion we share a selection of images (mostly from 1993) from Millstreet Museum Archives taken in Minor Row, at Green Glens and in the Museum.  And on Cork Music Station on Tuesday from 9:30pm we are transmitting a very special edition of “Radio Treasures” where we feature a wide variety of memories mainly from local people whom we’ve recently recorded and we also include some of the more popular songs from past Eurovisions.   We invite you to tune into our special Internet Radio Programme on www.corkmusicstation.com .   Access to our Cork Music Station is easily received by scrolling down and by clicking on the third Local Website Listing to the right of our homepage on www.millstreet.ie .  And if you wish to share a memory for another Eurovision Programme please let us know through the Seán Radley Facebook or email millstreetmuseum @eircom.net. Click on the pictures to enlarge.  Happy Listening!  (S.R.) [read more …] “Memories of Eurovision 1993 on “Radio Treasures” Tuesday 9:30 to 11:00pm”

Superb Variety of Splendid Transport in Millstreet at Weekend

This past weekend in Millstreet saw such a magnificent variety of transport – vintage and modern.  We witnessed two very impressive Steam Trains, a 51 strong Tractor Run, a Motor-cycle rally, Muskerry Vintage Car Club and some push bikes also passing through.   Here we share a selection of the hundreds of images we recorded this weekend. We include here the passing through of the first Steam Train (No. 4 Locomotive) – about one hour late (!) – on Sat. 12th May 2018 and will show the 10 minute stop of the second train on Sunday (which arrived 15 mins early!) Lots more to follow later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Superb Variety of Splendid Transport in Millstreet at Weekend”

Norah Hickey features on the “Hot Country” Show Tonight

Norah Hickey features on the “Hot Country” Show on Sky Channel “Keep It Country” (Sky 376) tonight (14th May 2018). 

Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

“Hot Country” Show is transmitted from 8 to 9pm on Mondays.  (S.R.)

Butter Road on “Where the Road Takes me” on C103 at 7pm Sunday

We thank Presenter John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 13th May 2018.  (S.R.)

Two hundred and seventy years ago in 1748, and almost to the day, a fifty
six mile straight road was opened between Killarney and Cork.

Although being awarded the contract for it, John Murphy from Castleisland had to raise his own finance, in the hope that he would recoup it all by making it a toll road. But the road brought financial ruin for Murphy, resulting in debts of over four thousand pounds. Nobody knows for certain what happened to him afterwards..

In a two part programme on Where the road takes me……. [read more …] “Butter Road on “Where the Road Takes me” on C103 at 7pm Sunday”

Millstreet Community School Transition Year Graduation 2017/2018

This a reminder at all parents/guardians of Millstreet Community School Transition Year students (2017/2018) that their Graduation will take place on Tuesday 15th May in the school library.  Please note that the starting time is 7.30pm.  Thank you

Parish Newsletter – 13th May, 2018 – The Ascension of the Lord

PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the Lord – 13th May, 2018
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P.
Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time:

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK-END:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Andrew & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan family, Main Street.
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Eileen Tucker, Killarney & Ballydaly
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Tim, Alice & the deceased members of the O’Sullivan family, Lisnaboy
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Peggy & Denny Twomey, The Bridge

ANNIVERSARIES: Lena Cronin, Pound Hill; Nell Twomey, Pound Hill; Maimie Twomey, Mill Lane; The deceased members of the Twomey Family, Main Street; Hannah Moynihan, Main Street; Donie Murphy, West End; Dan & Mary Breen, Killarney Road; Thomas & Eileen O’Mahony, Kilmeedy; Mary O’Sullivan, Kilmeedy; Jack Healy, Kilmeedy; Sr. Veronica Cronin, Dooneen; John Joe & Nora Mary O’Mahony, Cockhill; Paddy Murphy, Rathduane House; Matthew Bradley, Knocknagurrane; Timothy Kelleher, Lislehane; John Dineen, Cahirbarnagh; Joan Cronin, Kilcorney; Katie, Paddy & the deceased members of the Kelleher Family, Mulnahorna; Jerry McCarthy, Cork & Knocknagree; John Sherlock, Skibbereen.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 13th May, 2018 – The Ascension of the Lord”

Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run on Tommorrow Sunday May 13th

Millstreet Vintage Club are holding a Tractor Run on Tommorrow Sunday May 13th,
Sign on is at the Wallis Arms in Millstreet from 11am with Take Off at 12.30 pm Sharp,Nice Scenic Route planned with the Run returning back to Millstreet for the Finish. 
All Tractors both Old and New are welcome to take Part, for more details contact Johnny Flynn at 087 9230332.

Superb Language & Culture Night Filmed by TG4 at MCS

A truly magnificent range of wonderful language and cultural presentations took place at the annual event in Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 10th May 2018.  It was covered by TG4 for the television series “Guth an Phobail” for later transmission.  John Tarrant covered it for the “Corkman” while we were there for our Millstreet website.  Here we share a selection of images from the occasion which was a splendid credit to the participants and the organisers where our Irish Culture was creatively included in the wonderful mixture of global enriching cultures.  More images to follow in a future feature. Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Superb Language & Culture Night Filmed by TG4 at MCS”

O’Flynn Medical: Financial Controller / Accountant

O’Flynn Medical is recruiting for the below position.

Financial Controller / Accountant

The position holder will play a lead role in the finance team, analysing P&L spend and reviewing business performance

Key Responsibilities

    • Provide leadership to the company’s financial and accounting strategy
    • Ensuring that the company’s financial systems and procedures are robust, compliant and position the organisation for future growth
    • Responsibility for negotiating financing arrangements for the organisation
    • Processing supplier invoices and customer invoices
    • Liaise with suppliers and customers regarding queries on accounts
    • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
    • Responsibility for organisation of annual stock take
    • Responsibility for collection of debtors accounts
    • Preparation of company budgets, forecasts and implementing budgetary controls
    • Preparation for annual accounts for company audit
    • Responsibility for payroll, VAT and P30 returns
    • All other duties as assigned

The person

    • Highly motivated and hard working attitude
    • 4+ years experience in a similar type role
    • Good familiarity with accountancy packages (SAGE)
    • Knowledge of intra community acquisitions
    • Strong Sage, Thesaurus payroll, excel & word skills
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ambitious with ability to multi-task
    • Ability to work as part of a team as well as ability to work on own initiative
    • Full or part time position will be considered for this role for the successful applicant.

All interested applicants – please submit CV and cover letter to deirdre@ oflynnmedical.com. Closing date for submissions is 16th May 2018.  OFlynnMedical.com