Death Notice: John Healy, Macroom & Aubane

HEALY (Macroom): On January 2, 2016, peacefully, in the loving care of the matron and staff of The Powdermill Nursing Home, Ballincollig, JOHN, late of Barrett’s Place and Aubane, Millstreet. Deeply regretted by Sheila, his daughters Norelene and Jacqueline, sons Peter and Denis, sister Margaret, brother Dan, grandchildren Levi, Lily and Arienne, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on today, Monday, from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. May he rest in peace.

Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S.

Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of "Cinderella". Santa's arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of “Cinderella”. Santa‘s arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Brian (Bernard Meade), Pennsylvania

2016-01-03 Brian (Bernard) Meade-600Brian (Bernard) Meade was born 19th May 1934 in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. The eldest of two sons and three daughters to Patrick Meade and Helena O’Sullivan, he grew up in Cork and Sligo before moving to the U.S. He served in the USAF before joining Pan Am in New York, where he spent the majority of his working life. During this time, he married with Miriam (nee Hyland) and had two sons, Brian (deceased) and Richard.

Later, he moved to Pennsylvania and worked with Kraft/Altria for a number of years. He retired to Kingston, where he enjoyed listening to old music and learning new technologies to keep in touch with his many friends and relations back home in Ireland and throughout the U.S.

Brian passed away peacefully at his residence Dec. 28, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Miriam; son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Sarah; grandchildren, Caroline and Emily, all of Dublin, Ireland; sister, Maureen (Looney), Macroom, County Cork, Ireland; and many loving nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harold C. Snowdon Home for Funerals, Inc., 420 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/citizensvoice/obituary.aspx?n=brian-meade-bernard&pid=177123392

[read more …] “Death Notice: Brian (Bernard Meade), Pennsylvania”

Eurovision Enthusiast Ansgar Hugely Impressed by Millstreet

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Ansgar Kuhn from Cologne, Germany - Eurovision Enthusiast Supreme - travelled from Dublin by train Saturday afternoon to visit the venue of the Eurovision Sond Contest 1993 at Green Glens. He was especially thrilled to meet with Noel C. Duggan and Maureen Duggan. Special thanks to Gena for arranging the meeting at the Duggan Family Home in Millstreet. Here we note Ansgar pictured at Green Glens. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Ansgar Kuhn from Cologne, Germany – Eurovision Enthusiast Supreme – travelled from Dublin by train Saturday (2nd Jan. 2016) afternoon to visit the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 at Green Glens. He was especially thrilled to meet with Noel C. Duggan and Maureen Duggan. Special thanks to Gena for arranging the meeting at the Duggan Family Home in Millstreet. Here we note Ansgar pictured at Green Glens.  He was just two years old when Eurovision 1993 took place in Millstreet!  In the brief two-hour visit Ansgar also got to visit Millstreet Museum and Drishane.   Ansgar has visited many of the Eurovision venues all over Europe.  He rates Millstreet as especially unique.  All other venues have been in cities.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

We now share a selection of pictures from Ansgar’s arrival by train at Millstreet Railway Station followed by his brief but very comprehensive tour of the Eurovision Venue, Millstreet Town and the Eurovision Wall at Minor Row, Drishane Estate and Millstreet Museum.   Ansgar who is involved in Media Management in Germany especially praised the fact that some 23 years since the amazing event we have still preserved many reminders of the historic occasion.   We thank Ansgar for honouring us with his visit.  We’ve just sent the following Facebook message to him: [read more …] “Eurovision Enthusiast Ansgar Hugely Impressed by Millstreet”

Millstreet Welcomes 2016 in Grand Style!

Millstreet Wecomes 2016 in grand style! The three images (full features later) illustrate the wonderfully energetic spirit of the cheerful Millstreet people. Above we view Millstreet Pipe Band following an uplifting recital last night at The Square. Below we see members of Millstreet Community Singers about to herald in the New Year at the very welcoming McCarthy's Bar at The Square. And just after midday today - 1st Jan. 2016 - we had a very brief Boeing Swim in aid of CUH Cancer Research Department. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Wecomes 2016 in grand style!  The three images (full features later) illustrate the wonderfully energetic spirit of the cheerful Millstreet people. Above we view Millstreet Pipe Band following an uplifting recital last night at The Square. Below we see members of Millstreet Community Singers about to musically herald in the New Year at the very welcoming McCarthy’s Bar at The Square. And just after midday today – 1st Jan. 2016 – a very wet day with constant rain – we had a very brief Boeing  Swim at the  River Blackwater in aid of CUH Cancer Research Department. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Joan Tarrant, Kilcorney

Tarrant, (Kilcorney), on December 31st, 2015. Peacefully, in the excellent care of the Director of Care, doctors, nurses and staff of Kanturk Community Hospital and Mallow General Hospital; Joan (nee O’Donoghue), South Horsemount, beloved wife of the late Danial, dear mother of Eddie and Mary (Ahern, Ballynoe) and sister of the late Nora (McCarthy). Deeply regretted by her loving son, daughter, grandchildren Laura, Donal and Grace, son-in-law Paddy, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing in McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. Rosary on Friday evening at 9pm. Reposing Saturday evening from 5pm followed by removal at 7pm to St. Fursey’s Church, Banteer. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Kilcorney Cemetery. May She Rest In Peace.

Millstreet Pipe Band To Ring in the New Year at 8 in The Square Tonight

The traditional ringing in of the New Year by Millstreet Pipe Band will take place at The Square, Millstreet tonight (Thurs. 31st Dec. 2015) at 8.00. A very Happy 2016 to all our very many Millstreet Website Visitors. Every Blessing and Joy throughout a very Bright New Year. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
The traditional ringing in of the New Year by Millstreet Pipe Band will take place at The Square, Millstreet tonight (Thurs. 31st Dec. 2015) at 8.00. Above – a picture of last year’s colourful event.  Afterwards and a little later at McCarthy’s Bar in The Square – Millstreet Community Singers will entertain everyone with some superb songs and splendid melodies including some wonderful harmonies.  A very Happy 2016 to all our very many Millstreet Website Visitors…and also to our dedicated Website Team. Every Blessing and Joy throughout a very Bright New Year. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Reference to Millstreet on National Weather Chart

Millstreet was included in a selection of locations marked on the RTÉ weather chart during the weather forecast on the "Six-One" News on Wednesday, 30th Dec. 2015. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet (as well as Sherkin Island) was included in a selection of locations marked on the RTÉ weather chart during the weather forecast on the “Six-One” News on Wednesday, 30th Dec. 2015.  It related to rainfall statistics following Storm Frank.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

December Flowering Daffodil

2015-12-29 Flowering Daffodil (in December)It has been unseasonably warm this last two months, and our plants are confused. This daffodil from Dooneen is trying to get out before the snowdrops … only three months early! There have been reports from all over of plants flowering way out of season this December. Climate change perhaps, or a seasonal anomaly, who knows. What has been happening though is that ground temperatures have stayed up at 12 Celsius, which is a point where many plants start to grow at, and it might be an explanation of sorts. In the last few days, ground temperatures have fallen back to 7C, so that might put a stop to out of season flowers.

Storm Frank: Water Water Everywhere

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The western side of Drishane Bridge, with the railway line on the opposide side of the flooded field

Storm Frank brought incessant rain all yesterday afternoon (76.9mm in total in town). On top of ground that was already totally saturated, all the rain went straight to the rivers and flooding was inevitable. This morning the Blackwater and Finnow are at the highest they’ve been in a number of years. Loads of roads in the area are closed, so travelling today isn’t a great idea. photos below are thanks to Michelle. (For lots more photos/videos/info on flooding in Cork, see Cork Flood Alerts)

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Wallis’ Bridge (or Drishane Bridge) What you don’t see is that the arches under the bridge were totally underwater for a while :-\

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The Blackwater peaked at 8am this morning at a height of 3.233m, the highest it’s been in a number of years. [read more …] “Storm Frank: Water Water Everywhere”

Death Notice: Mary (Molly) Murphy, Shanaknuck, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Mary (Molly) MURPHY, Shanaknuck, Millstreet, Cork

MURPHY (Shanaknuck, Millstreet): On December 28, 2015, peacefully, in the loving and tender care of staff at Nazareth House, Mallow, MARY (MOLLY), dearly loved sister of Eileen O’Leary, Knockmanagh, Killarney and the late Bridie, Peggy (Scanlon), Denis and Johnnie. Sadly missed by her sister Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Reception Prayers at St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet tomorrow, Wednesday, before 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. [1]

Festive Events at “The Pub” in Carriganima

Music/Entertainment Line Up in The Pub in Carriganima for December/ Christmas Period.

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

Wednesday December 30 – Murphys’ Night Out – Music by “The Little Creatures”.
New Year’s Eve – Danny Creedon.
Sat. Night January 2 – Music with Willie Burke.
Wed. Night January 6 – Millstreet Community Singers.

Death Notice: Patrick Buckley, Rathcooney, Glanmire & Ballinatona, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) BUCKLEY
Rathcooney, Glanmire, Cork

  BUCKLEY (Rathcooney,Glanmire & formerly of Ballinatona Millstreet) On December 29,2015, peacefully, at St.Finbarr’s Hospital, PATRICK (PADDY), late of O’Shea’s Builders, beloved husband of the late Jenny and dear father of John, Catherine and the late Pa. Sadly missed by his loving family, brother Con, sister Theresa, son-in-law Dave, daughter-in-law Linda, grandchildren, their spouses/partner, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Removal at 6.30pm on Wednesday evening (now due to weather situation not from Barry Bros. Funeral Home, Hazelwood, Glanmire…but) from Temple Hill Funeral Home to St. Joseph’s Church, Springhill, Glanmire. Requiem Mass at 10am on Thursday. Funeral afterwards to Rathcooney Cemetery.

May he rest in peace.   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

“Radio Treasures” Tonight from 9.30 Reviews Events from 2015

Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” 9:30 to 11:00 features a look back on a selection of our interviews and musical events from 2015 including happy occasions like the one illustrated in our photographs below when the Christmas Art Competition Winners were recently presented with their prizes at O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Millstreet. (Pics. by Áine Murphy of Supervalu).   We include our regular “Fascinating Facts” feature.   And we feature many gems from our selection of melodies and songs.   And lots more great music also.  Feel welcome to text the programme or send a message to the “Seán Radley” Facebook Page.   To access just log into www.corkmusicstation.com .  Happy Listening!    (S.R.)2Supervalu Christmas Art Competition Winners 2015 -600 4Supervalu Christmas Art Competition Winners 2015 -600 5Supervalu Christmas Art Competition Winners 2015 -600

Superb MCS Class Reunion 1985 – 2015 in Church & at Wallis Arms Hotel

The Class of 1985 from Millstreet Community School pictured at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet following the celebration of Mass by Fr. James McSweeney. Memories of the past thirty years were later recalled at a wonderful reception in the Wallis Arms Hotel. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Class of 1985 from Millstreet Community School pictured at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet following the celebration of Mass by Fr. James McSweeney.  Special Memories of the past thirty years were later recalled at a wonderful reception in the Wallis Arms Hotel. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Very Large Congregation Attend Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015

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A wonderfully large congregation attended Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday night 24th Dec..  Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. placed the Infant into the beautiful newly restored Crib and then continued to concelebrate Mass with Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Fr. James McSweeney and Fr. Seán Tucker. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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 And we met with many who are home for Christmas such as the O’Riordan Family of Drishane Road and Cork:
6Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015 -600We share further images from the annual occasion. [read more …] “Very Large Congregation Attend Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 271 (Christmas Special) Now Online.

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 271 (Christmas Special) is now Online, on this Programme we go to Carriganima for an Entertainment Special for Christmas which includes a great performance from the North Stars Choir Group from Cullen who on the Night performed a number of Tracks which they have recorded on to an 8 Track CD for Christmas with all proceeds from this going to Edel House in Cork, also on the Night in Carriganima we had some lovely singing from the likes of Laura Dunlea, Sarah Dennehy from Millstreet, Jerry O`Riordan, Eily Buckley, Jerry McCarthy, a Story or Two from Roger Casey and backing all the Entertainers and Performing on the Night as well was the Legendary Barry O`Halloran, we also go to Lapland to see how preparations are going for Santa Claus and we have a Christmas Song from Paddy O`Brien as well, so we hope you enjoy our Christmas Special and from all the Team at LTV 2 Millstreet we would like to wish all our Viewers both at Home and Abroad a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

“Walking the Munster Blackwater” Book Launch – Available at “Wordsworth”

Author Jim O'Malley with Annmarie Burke and Sheila O'Keeffe of IRD Duhallow at the November Book Launch in Cork. "Walking the River Blackwater" is a fascinating book documenting Jim's courageous walking of the entire length of the Munster Blackwater. Millstreet features quite significantly. The photographs, writing and maps are excellent and it truly makes a great Christmas gift. It's on sale at "Wordsworth" Millstreet and in towns along the Blackwater and beyond. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Author Jim O’Malley with Anne Maria Bourke and Sheila O’Keeffe of IRD Duhallow at the November Book Launch in Cork. “Walking the Munster Blackwater” is a fascinating book documenting Jim’s courageous walking of the entire length of the Munster Blackwater. Millstreet features quite significantly. The photographs, writing and maps are excellent and it truly makes a great Christmas gift. It’s on sale at “Wordsworth” Millstreet and in towns along the Blackwater and beyond. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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The Cork Launch took place on 12th November 2015 at “Waterstones” while there was also a launch in Youghal (where Jim grew up) and in Beaufort, Co. Kerry where Jim resides with [read more …] ““Walking the Munster Blackwater” Book Launch – Available at “Wordsworth””

Cork’s Voiceworks Youth Choir with Millstreet Connection Appears on TV3

The wonderfully talented Voiceworks Youth Choir from Cork performed superbly on TV3's "Ireland AM" on Tuesday morning 22nd Dec. 2015. Included in this most impressive Choir are two splendid singers - Caryn and Sophie - daughters of Patrick (of Minor Row, Millstreet and Watergrasshill, Cork) and Eva Kelleher. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The wonderfully talented Voiceworks Youth Choir from Cork performed superbly on TV3’s “Ireland AM” on Tuesday morning 22nd Dec. 2015. Included in this most impressive Choir are two splendid singers – Caryn and Sophie – daughters of Patrick (of Minor Row, Millstreet and Watergrasshill, Cork) and Eva Kelleher. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Caryn Kelleher (wearing a red hair band with a Christmas tree) who performed a solo section in the delightful performance.
Caryn Kelleher (wearing a red hair band with a Christmas tree) who performed a splendid solo section during the delightful performance.
Sophie Kelleher who sang with such sincere enthusiasm.
Sophie Kelleher who sang with such sincere enthusiasm.

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Seasons Greetings from Cork Music Station

To all the DJs who worked very hard over the Past 12 months and who on a Weekly Basis give up there Valuable time to Voluntarily Present Great Shows,to the Many Artists who sent us in new Material to be aired and also in some cases took the time out to talk to us Live on Air as well,to All the Promoters/Venue Owners who so kindly left us Broadcast Live from there Great Events both at Home and Abroad, to Everyone who helped us out in any shape or form over the course of the past Year, and of Course most important of all to Our Loyal Listeners from all Over the World both Near and Far,Cork Music Station would like to wish Each And Every One of You a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

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Superb Christmas Jumpers Are In Fashion at Supervalu Today

Wonderfully colourful Christmas Jumpers were being worn by the Staff of O'Keeffe's Supervalu today (23rd Dec. 2015). Pictured are just some of the Staff in the real Christmas spirit. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Wonderfully colourful Christmas Jumpers were being worn by the Staff of O’Keeffe’s Supervalu today (23rd Dec. 2015). Pictured are just some of the Staff in the real Christmas spirit. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

AIB Christmas Hamper Winner Presentation

Helen O'Connor, Drishane View, Millstreet (pictured centre) receiving the magnificent AIB Christmas hamper which she won on 21st Dec. 2015. Included also (on left) Kathleen Healy, Manager, AIB, Millstreet and Ciara O'Donovan. AIB. Sincere congratulations to Helen. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Helen O’Connor, Drishane View, Millstreet (pictured centre) receiving the magnificent AIB Christmas hamper which she won on 21st Dec. 2015. Included also (on left) Kathleen Healy, Manager, AIB, Millstreet and Ciara O’Donovan. AIB. Sincere congratulations to Helen. Click on the image to enlarge. ( S.R.)