Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
A new plaque in memory of Dennis O’Sullivan of Main Street (brother of Nora, Kevin, and Sheila) is now situated in the Liscarroll Donkey Sanctuary. He loved going there and always donated to the charity. Hopefully anyone who goes there will look for his plaque.
– with thanks to Joanna for this photo
A Games Day (or afternoon) will take place in Millstreet Community School on Thursday 28th January from 2.00-3.30pm. It will be hosted by a group of the Transition Year students and is open to adults of all ages. A range of card and board games will be played. There will also be some traditional Irish music and freshly baked refreshments to enjoy! Admission is free.
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 272 is now Online we hope you enjoy our latest Programme.
Kilcorney man David Nolan and his fiancée Katie Healy, who survived the November terrorist attack on Paris venue the Bataclan Theatre, have paid tribute to the Parisians who helped them in the aftermath of the atrocity, describing them as “fantastic people”.
In a heart-rending interview on Saturday’s Marian Finucane Show on RTÉ Radio 1, the newly engaged couple recounted the events of Friday November 13 and the days that followed.
They also talked about evacuating from the Shelbourne Hotel during a fire alarm and how difficult life gets when you’re disabled (more).
The podcast is from the RTÉ website here (or here as an mp3), and the interview starts at 3:06 in the audio. It is reported by RTÉ news here.
Cllr. John Paul O’Shea, Cork Co. Mayor states:
“As Mayor of the County of Cork, I am delighted to host a Mayoral Reception on Monday next, 25th January at 7.30pm in the foyer of County Hall for the following recipients:
Elizabeth Maddox, Castlemartyr, Co Cork, Cork; Carer of the Year 2015.
Donagh O’Sullivan, Glengarriff, Co. Cork; Ireland’s Young Carer of the Year 2015.
Cork Ladies Football Team; All Ireland Champs!
Cork Ladies Camogie Team; All Ireland Champs!
Adam O’Sullivan, Midleton, Co. Cork: Junior European & World Martial Arts Champion.
Cian O’Driscoll, Mallow, Co. Cork; Gold & Silver winner in the USA National Junior 4 Wall Championship.
Robert Splaine, Belgooly, Co. Cork; Current Chef d’Equipe of the Irish Showjumping Team.
Seán Radley, Millstreet, Co. Cork; Recent Inductee of Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
I am really looking forward to it and meeting all these wonderful and special people. We can be so proud in Cork to have such wonderful achievers.
John Paul O’ Shea”
[read more …] “Enthusiastically Preparing for General Election 2016”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 24th January, 2016
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, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:
RECENT DEATHS: Percy Hunter, Castletownroche; Alex Ryan
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK-END:
Saturday 23rd January:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Joan Duggan, West End
Sunday 24th January:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. The deceased members of the Murphy Family, Ballydaly Lower
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Mary O’Sullivan, Two Gneeves
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Con O’Sullivan, Claramore
ANNIVERSARIES: Tim O’Riordan, Minor Row; Maura Dowling, Murphy’s Terrace; Eddie O’Connor, Station Road; Hannie Murphy, Cockhill; Denis & Ellen Murphy, Tullig; Margaret Mullane, Coolikerane; Theresa McCarthy, Kilmeedy; Joan Murphy, Knocknakilla; Tim Dennehy, Two Gneeves; Patrick Kearney, Lisnaboy. Timothy & Bridget Nugent, Drumcollogher. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 24th January 2016”
St. John’s GAA Club Annual General Meeting
will take place this
Sunday 24th January at 5:30pm sharp
in Aubane School
Everyone invited to attend.
We wish to extend sincere congratulations to Mary and Kieran Murphy of Keale, Millstreet on the recent birth of their wonderful new Daughter. (S.R.)
This dog was found in the Cullen/ Rathmore area yesterday.
Owner can phone 0879224446
Well done to all who participated and who are a very real source of inspiration to everyone emphasising the many advantages of healthy outdoor exercise. We now share a further 36 images from the special event.
[read more …] “Magnificent Response to Millstreet’s Operation Transformation 2016”
Millstreet Community Gym’s opening hours are:
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm &
5.00pm-9.30pm.
Friday 5.00pm-9.00pm.
Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm.
Closed Sundays & Bank holidays.
€5.00 pay as you go. Membership fees also available from the gym.
More details / photos are on the Millstreet Community Gym page
A clothes collection will take place on Friday 22nd January 2016 from 9am-12 noon in Millstreet Community School Bus Park and 1pm-6pm in the GAA Car Park. The aim of this event is to raise money to help cover the travel and accommodation costs of the four 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be going to Lourdes for a week at Easter as helpers with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust. The students are Caroline Murphy, Bridelle Cronin, Darragh McSweeney and Jasper Eastwood Lennon.
Things allowed for the collection:
Trousers, jeans, sports wear, suits, jumpers, footwear in pairs, jackets, coats, dresses, tracksuits, scarves, summer wear, handbags, pyjamas
Things NOT allowed:
Work overalls, duvets, pillows, dirty clothes, mats/carpets, wet clothes, towels, table clothes, uniforms, work shoes
for more information, contact Lilly on 085 8371444
We thank Elaine for the important notice. (S.R.)
[read more …] “Hollymount NS – Enrolment for 2016”
Tickets go on sale today Wednesday 20th from 7-8pm. in the GAA Hall Millstreet for Millstreet / Duarigle Gaels Juvenile GAA victory social this Friday 22nd Jan at 7.30p.m. In the Wallis Arms.
Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for children.
Open to all ages !!
Tonight’s programme places focus on the uplifting response to the recent totally unexpected “Induction into the Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame” We also include our “Fascinating Facts” feature. We invite you to a Waltzing Trip Through Ireland. And lots more great music. Feel welcome to text 086 825 0074 the programme or send a message to the “Seán Radley” Facebook Page. To access just log into www.corkmusicstation.com . Happy Listening! (S.R.)
Private 
Patrick Byrne died on this day January 19th in 1915 in the Ypres area of Belgium from wounds received in action. He is commemorated at the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres IX. A. 61.
He enlisted in Mallow in December 1914, and joined the Prince of Wales’s Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) – 2nd Battalion, Service no. 3563.
He had been born on 24th March 1882 in the Millstreet Union Workhouse to Joseph Byrne and Catherine (née Kelleher, and who married Callaghan after Joseph died).
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The below extract gives idea of what he and his regiment had to endure at that time in January 1915:
It was on the 12th of January 1915, that we relieved the Cameron Highlanders in the trenches round St.Eloi, a place with which the Battalion will be long and honourably associated. One company moved up to the famous mound. The way led through a morass which although some twenty yards wide required an hour to traverse, for we went up to our armpits in the frightful mud and some men had to be hauled through by man force by three or four comerades. [read more …] “Private Patrick Byrne, kia 19th January 1915”
O’Leary, Mike (Brother Charles F.S.C) Malaysia and late of Cashloura, Carriganima. Peacefully on December 24th 2015. Brother of Nora (Coughlan), brother-in-law of Nora (O’Leary), brother of the late Timothy, Denis and Sheila (Lynch). Deeply regretted by the De La Salle community, loving family and friends. Interred in Malaysia. Memorial Mass in Carriganima Church on Saturday 23rd of January 2016 at 6pm. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. [read more …] “Death Notice: Brother Charles O’Leary, Carriganima”
Millstreet is in a celebrating mood today as we wallow in the glory, that our beloved Sean Radley has been induced into the Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame. How can we even control ourselves at the great news. We all know Sean as a rather shy, and humble person. Never seeks the limelight, but works tirelessly to bring those around him into the limelight. Be it people or places. Sean was 65 on the same day as Elvis Presley, and for all those years his greatest joy was to bring joy and success to the people and places around. My feeble efforts are not capable of doing justice to the man that Sean Radley is. For his 50th birthday party I penned a poem in his honour. And this is just a verse from it:
He has a gift for everyone, and gives to all he’ll meet,
It may be someone’s new born babe or a cat going down the street.
Maybe a scene at Tubrid Well or a Mass up in Aubane,
He misses nothing on his way, where did we get this Man.
Heartiest congratulations dear Seán, on behalf of all things Millstreet.
The dull month of January is moving on and there are lots of things to brighten it up. This week on Wednesday and Thursday will see the hosting of the mighty Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena. Running each day from 12 noon to 10pm. It’s all indoors and with free parking in the grounds.
Following the Machinery Show the next event at the Green Glens will be the Millstreet International Welcome Tour on March 24 -28th. Continuing March 30 – April 3rd .
Crystal Swing comprises Mary Murray-Burke and her son and daughter, Derek and Dervla Burke. Since the band’s video of the song, ‘He Drinks Tequila’ was posted on YouTube in January, 2010, they have become a National and International hit and have performed on notable shows such as The Late Late Show, and the Ellen DeGeneras show in America. They have also performed with stars such as Lilly Allen and Bonnie Tyler as well as most of the home-grown Irish stars of the music industry. Crystal Swings show in Briery Gap Theatre is sure to get the audience going as they perform Rock n’ Roll and Showband numbers as well as the big hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, right up to today’s favourites. Derek may also dance the Hucklebuck before the night is through. Tickets are priced at €15, please contact our Box Office on 026 41793 to book. 22nd of January at 8:30pm. Special Guest: PJ Murrihy.
BrieryGap.ie | <email> | 026-41793
Enrolment application forms for new entrants to Cullen National School (in September 2016) will be available in the school from Feb 1st-5th during school hours.
They can also be downloaded from the school website: cullenns.ie (in the School Policies page)
Completed forms to be returned to the school by February 5th. If you have any queries please ring the school at 029-79201.
Congratulations to our own Seán Radley who has been inducted into the Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame, which is in appreciation of the contribution to Irish history and culture in the media. A huge honour, he is named this year among many well known Irish media personalities like Jimmy Magee, Tommy Gorman, Vincent Browne, Sean Ban Breathnach, Terry Wogan, Joe Duffy, Marty Whelan, Tony Fenton, and more.
Selected in the Alternative Section, they mention that: “Seán is the man behind LTV2, the local Millstreet, Co Cork television channel that for many years operated as a pirate TV channel but most recently as an online station. Sean a former National School Teacher is also the curator of the popular Millstreet Museum. LTV2 features a host of local stories and musicians keeping locals informed of events and forthcoming events, a lifeline in a rural community.”
Seán’s own response is as humble as ever: “Just as Treasa commented above on her message – I am also so totally surprised, honoured and humbled by such a mention in the 2015 Inductees of the Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame. I would not even have thought that my
[read more …] “Seán Radley Inducted into Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame”
An afternoon of board games, playing cards, home made refreshments and music will take place on Thursday 28th January 2016 in Millstreet Community School between 2.00-3.30pm. This event, which is being hosted by the TY youth for justice group, will be a great opportunity for adults of all ages to pit their wits against each other and the students in an enjoyable, friendly atmosphere. For more information, contact the Community School on 029 70087
The Rathmore Social Action Group are seeking to employ individuals to work on our Community Employment Scheme.
Vacancies include Kitchen Assistants, Youth worker, Care Assistants & caretakers. All positions are 19.5 hours per week.
Please note to qualify for these positions individuals must be in receipt of any kind of a social welfare payment for a consecutive 12 months or more.
Contact Donal on 087-2875821 or e-mail <email>
SHEAHAN (Glenleigh, Kilcorney): On January 17, 2016, unexpectedly, at her residence, PEG (nee Drake), loving wife of the late Jeremiah. Deeply mourned by her loving daughter Noreen, sons John, Jerry, Dinjoe and Charlie, daughters-in-law Anna, Marie and Ann-Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Phil and Marie, brothers John and Charlie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Rosary on this Monday evening at her residence at 8pm. Reposing in St Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney on tomorrow, Tuesday, from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 1.30pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
We thank Noreen McSweeney, Rathcoole for the four splendid pictures of the presentation at McCarthy’s Bar, The Square, Millstreet of the Boeing Swim 2016 Cheque to “Aid Cancer Treatment”. A hugely impressive cheque for an amazing €4,100.00 plus an extra €40.00 from ticket sales of a much sought after Sports Jersey won by Helena Cooney. Sincere congratulations to the supremely dedicated Coordinators and the brave Participants. (S.R.)
