It’s five years to the day that President Michael D. Higgins was inaugurated as President of Ireland on 11/11/’11. It was also a day on which Michael Cashman sent me a text in the afternoon to indicate that he had just seen a few of us on the 1pm News being interviewed outside Dublin Castle Gates in the pouring rain (!) by RTÉ’s Ann Marie Smith. Amazingly the piece was repeated on all the News Bulletins throughout that day! And we have our own personal video coverage of the arrival of the President with all the entourage on that historic day….some of which is yet to be shown on LTV2 Millstreet. (S.R.)
Superb Glen Theatre Production of “The Chastitute” Continues Tonight and Tomorrow Night – 11th & 12th Nov. 2016
Such is the great popularity of this magnificent presentation of John B. Keane’s play “The Chastitute” that these two extra performances are now being added – tonight and tomorrow night.
And we share some more pictures from the magnificent theatrical experience – The smaller images below greatly enlarge when clicked.
[read more …] “Superb Glen Theatre Production of “The Chastitute” Continues Tonight and Tomorrow Night – 11th & 12th Nov. 2016″
Pimp my Pooch
Geraldine sent us these photos of a unique stand at the Pony Show last week. All these items are for DOGS !!!
[see Pimp My Pooch for more]
Millstreet Vintage Club Annual AGM on next Tuesday 15 November 2016
Millstreet Vintage Club Annual AGM will take place on next Tuesday 15 November 2016, in the Millstreet Parish Centre at 8.00pm sharp. All Club Members and anyone interested in Vintage or Classic Cars and Tractors are welcome to attend and join our Club.
New Style of Mission on “Where the Road Takes Me” Sunday at 7pm
We thank Radio Presenter, John Greene for advance information on his Sunday Evening Programme of 13th Nov. 2016. (S.R.). John writes:
“He was known as an enforcer for organised crime gangs in London’s East End. His boss was a major drugs lord, who had taken over the business vacated by the infamous Kray twins.
John Pridmore never left home without his machete, knuckle dusters and can of mace. He had money to burn, fast cars, girls, expensive apartments, any drugs he required, and respect of a kind.
Fast forward to November of this year, and John Pridmore and his fellow lay missioners have just delivered the parish mission in Bishopstown.
This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, John Greene pays a visit to Dennehy’s Cross church, to hear about a new style of parish mission, completely unlike the hellfire and brimstone ones of old. [read more …] “New Style of Mission on “Where the Road Takes Me” Sunday at 7pm”
Christmas 2016 Shoebox Appeal
The Primary Schools and Community School were today finalising their Team Hope Christmas Shoeboxes, making a huge difference for so many less fortunate children this Christmas. Well done to all the children, parents and teachers who all did a fantastic job:
Self Build and Improve Your Home Show 2016
The Self Build and Improve Your Home show returns, once again, to the well-known Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, Co Cork this weekend (12th and 13th). It brings with it more than 120 high quality exhibitors just itching to help you build a new home or improve, extend and make-over your existing one. Windows, doors, kitchens, bathrooms, slates, tiles, floor coverings, interior designers – they are all here and more – including construction and building professionals to share with you their years of knowledge and experience in all things home and building related.
Clive Corry, Chairman of SelfBuild Ireland, said: “Following on from the huge success of the 2015 Self Build and Improve Your Home show at Millstreet in County Cork, we committed to building a bigger and better show in 2016 for all the self-builders of Munster and I am confident we have done that. We are delighted to [read more …] “Self Build and Improve Your Home Show 2016”
Video: Angela on RTÉ in 1971, 1975 & 1986
On Saturday week the 19th Angela Collins will launch her book at Green Glens (details in Seán’s article from yesterday). Back in 1971 she featured in an interview on the ‘Enterprise’ programme on RTÉ TV. Watch that interview below (from the RTÉ archives)
… in 1986 she received the Bowmaker Award from Minister for Finance John Bruton at an award ceremony at Jury’s Hotel : [read more …] “Video: Angela on RTÉ in 1971, 1975 & 1986”
Knock 31 at McCarthy’s Bar
Pass away the November blues with Knock 31
every Sunday evening starting this Sunday from 6pm
at Mc Carthy’s Bar Millstreet
All welcome!!!!
The rules of the game can be read here
Death Notice: Kathleen O’Keeffe, Cullen
The death has occurred of Kathleen O’KEEFFE (née Falvey), Cullen, Cork / Gneeveguilla, Kerry.
Reposing at the Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen today, Wednesday, from 6.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
TEAM HOPE Shoe Box Appeal collection deadline
For the attention of parents/guardians of students in Millstreet Community School.
Please note that the deadline for receiving shoe boxes in Millstreet Community School for the TEAM HOPE APPEAL is Friday 11th November at 9am.
Thank you.
Death Notice: Peggy Keane
KEANE (Wilton Road) on November 5th 2016 peacefully at her residence, Margaret (Peggy) Christina (nee O’Sullivan) (late of College Road and Ovens) beloved wife of the late Diarmuid and loving mother of Gerardine (Margaret), John, Barry and the late Jeremiah and Michael and dear sister of Eileen, Betsy, Mary and the late Sonny, Nora and Paddy and grandmother of the late Cormac and Paschal. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Michael, daughters-in-law Pauline and Louise, grandchildren Emmet, Ashling, Eoin, Odran, Darragh, Dena, James and Ella, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Lying in repose at her residence from 5.00pm on Monday, followed by removal at 8.00pm to The Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehys Cross. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 1.00pm. Funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ovens.
Peggy was the granddaughter of The Bard (Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin), and gave a speech at the launch of the book “The Bard” in 2012 at Millstreet GAA Hall.
[read more …] “Death Notice: Peggy Keane”
“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes an Interview with Our Dungarvan Friends with Special Reference to Paddy Moloney of “The Chieftains” – All on CMS from 9:30 to 11:00pm
Among the many items about which we shall be chatting on “Radio Treasures” tonight – Recalling Paddy Moloney’s music visits to the home of the Daly Family in Maynooth….Our featured Interview tonight at 10. We also chat about the CMS Awards presented in Carriganima on Sat. night.Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) To access the programme please tune into www.corkmusicstation.com
And we now share lots more images of the Millstreet visit in 2015 and the Get Together in Carriganima on Sat. night. [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes an Interview with Our Dungarvan Friends with Special Reference to Paddy Moloney of “The Chieftains” – All on CMS from 9:30 to 11:00pm”
Eily’s Report – 8th Nov. 2016
Dia is Muire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome to my weekly report .
The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight (Tuesday ) at 9pm all members please attend.
And on Thursday night Nov. 10th , The community Council will host a meeting with the Tidy Towns and the Millstreet Tourist Association, with a view to setting up a Heritage Trail in the area. To begin with, the Local Mill and St. Patrick’s Church will be first on the agenda. All interested parties welcome.
And the powers that be have left us know that funding has been allocated to improve the network of Walk/Cycle Ways in Roscommon and Galway to complete and further enhance the Beara Breifni Way. It has its root in Castletownbere and snakes away through beautiful countrysides and countless towns along its route. All to commemorate the epic walk of Donal Cam O Sullivan and his loyal subjects in 1604.
Well done to his namesake Jim O Sullivan of Castletownbere who never rested until this mammoth contract was finished.
Minister Michael Ring has allocated €730,000 for the work. In making the announcement he said that the BearaBrefni Way has the potential to become Ireland’s Own Camino Trail . [read more …] “Eily’s Report – 8th Nov. 2016”
Reliable Cleaner Available
Are you busy with work and the kids or just too tired in the evenings and want the weekends to yourself ? Why not let me take a little of the stress out of your life and have your house cleaned or just touched up weekly, forthnightly or monthly. Christmas is coming and everyone will be busy getting ready so why not get a little help with all those extra bits around the house. I can also do once off for your House, Apartments/Flats or for Landlords before or after new and old tenants also do bed and breakfast cleaning when required and Ironing service.
References provided if needed
please contact 0894991280 reasonable rates available
Trading Online Voucher Scheme – Information Seminar
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Information Seminar
E-Centre, Millstreet
Monday, the 21st of November
The scheme is administered by the Local Enterprise Office on behalf of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and eligible applicants can be awarded up to €2,500 in matched funding towards the costs of developing a business website.
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For further details, see the Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West website
“Let’s talk business”
Minister: Offline companies risk missing out on huge online opportunities, worth €14,000 per minute #LEOTOV pic.twitter.com/ic7qewQRcM
— dccae.gov.ie (@Dept_CCAE) November 10, 2016
Charity Christmas Open House
It that time of year again when Bridepark Cottage, Killumney, Ovens Co. Cork opens its doors to the People of Ireland for two weekends commencing on the 17th November 2016. This is the 20th anniversary of the Christmas Open House. This year’s beneficiaries are Our Lady’s Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the Friends of Bandon Community Hospital.
The house is privately own by DJ. Murphy, who without hesitation is opening his house on Thursday 17th November from 6pm – 10pm, Friday 18th November from 6pm – 10pm, Saturday 19th November 4pm – 10pm and Sunday 20th November 12nd – 8pm and the following weekend Thursday 24th November from 6pm – 10pm, Friday 25th November from 6pm – 10pm, Saturday 26th November 4pm – 10pm and Sunday 27th November 12nd – 8pm. [read more …] “Charity Christmas Open House”
Childminder/Babysitter Available
Childminder/Babysitter Available in the evenings and weekends
References Provided
I am currently doing Transition year at school
please contact me on 086 3639251
New LED Street Lighting for Millstreet
With the footpaths on Main Street currently under reconstruction, today also sees the announcement that many of the street lights in town will be replaced with new energy efficient LED lighting before year end, and also some new lights also to be installed to eliminate a black.
In the announcement by Cllr John Paul O’Shea he says that “the new programme is part of a drive from the Cork County Council to improve the public lighting in Cork’s Towns and Villages and to reduce its overall energy consumption. LED lighting produces a whiter light which allows for better dissemination of colour making it easier to identify pedestrians crossing the road etc.” The new lights will be at:
- Drishane Road – replace 37 lights
- Killarney Road – replace 13 lights
- Drishane View Housing Estate – replace 7 lights
- Drishane View Housing Estate – 2 new lights to eliminate blackspot on entrance to estate
For full details, read the press release by Cllr John Paul O’Shea
Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice
Millstreet GAA Predictor – Final Result
The Final Results of the Millstreet GAA Predictor are in and it came down to the wire with the final event proving the difference! Declan Crowley’s choice of Glen Rovers lifted him to the summit and the €500 first place prize.
Second place was shared by Eileen Roche and Eoin O’Sullivan tied on 57 points with both receiving €125. Con Cotter also had 57 points but missed out on a prize as Eileen and Eoin had more “Other” selections to get to 57 points.
1st Place – Declan Crowley (60 Points) €500
2nd Place – Eileen Roche (57 Points) €125
2nd Place – Eoin O’Sullivan (57 Points) €125
Millstreet GAA would like to thank all
participants for supporting the club in 2016!
Full Individual Results are below: [read more …] “Millstreet GAA Predictor – Final Result”
The Meaning of Life, with Gay Byrne: Joanne O’Riordan
What’s it all about? Why am I here? Is there a God? Why do bad things happen? What happens when we die? Gay Byrne talked one to one with Joanne O’Riordan about these questions and more, and it was aired on RTÉ1 TV last night. You can still watch it on the RTÉ Player . [read more …] “The Meaning of Life, with Gay Byrne: Joanne O’Riordan”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
THIRIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (MISSION SUNDAY) – 23rd October, 2016
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> 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, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday 5th November:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Jerry Creedon, Laught
Sunday 6th November:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Jerome & Peggy O’Sullivan, Rathduane
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Mass for those who died in Cullen in the past 12 months followed by the blessing of Graves
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Jack Kelleher, Aubane
Anniversaries: Nannie O’Donoghue, Lackabawn; Bridget & Edward Lawlor, Lackabawn; Sheila Kelleher, Cockhill; Pat Buckley, Liscahane; Nora Mary Corkery, West End; Willie Murphy, Killarney Road; Christy Morley, Lislehane; John Cronin, Murphy’s Tce & Cork; Hannah Mary & Sean O’Riordan, Knocknagree; Sheila Murphy, San Francisco & Curraragiue; Ellen O’Callaghan, Aglish; Bridget Keane, Drimoleague; Amy Hurley, Bandon.
[read more …] “PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET”
Star Trax Concert This Sunday
Arriving for the Wonderful Wedding of Katie & Niall
On Saturday, 22nd Oct. 2016 Katie Randles and Niall O’Connor were married at Durrow Church in Co. Offaly with the Grand Reception afterwards at the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore. Here we share the arrival at Durrow Church following preparations at the Hotel in Tullamore. Fr. Francis Manning of Carriganima and P.P., Newmarket was the Celebrant at the most impressive Wedding Mass. Click on the many images to enlarge and having clicked on one – one may then view all the following pictures by clicking on the right arrow of the enlarged image. (S.R.)
The superbly creative tree upon which the Table Listings were placed was made by John Randles – Katie’s Dad. Now we share a further 53 images of the beginning of the Wonderful Wedding. [read more …] “Arriving for the Wonderful Wedding of Katie & Niall”
INTO Presentations to Mary & Noreen at Wallis Arms Hotel
We wish Mary and Noreen many very happy years of healthy and fulfilling retirement. Below we share a further image of the many Colleagues who attended the very pleasant occasion at the Wallis Arms Hotel. [read more …] “INTO Presentations to Mary & Noreen at Wallis Arms Hotel”
Cork Music Station Presenters’ Annual Get Together in Carriganima
This Saturday night (5th Nov. 2016) at “The Pub” in Carriganima many of the weekly Presenters of Cork Music Station will assemble at its annual Get Together for an evening of chat, song and music. It’s a real opportunity to meet with the very popular Online Radio Station’s dedicated personnel. Everyone is very welcome. (S.R.)
Watch Lost
Knocknagree Ladies Football Club
Knocknagree Ladies Football Club
will host
Family Bingo
on this Sunday Nov 6th
in Cullen Community Centre at 3pm
Everyone welcome.
Shop and Raffle on the day.
Books and Jackpot Sheet usual prices.
Please let your family and friends know.We would really appreciate any support.
Class Reunion at Wallis Arms Hotel on Sat. 12th Nov. 2016
