The Brits, The Blitz and The Bedwarmer

Update (8th Nov): Listen to the documentary podcast from RTÉ:

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On Saturday afternoon (7th Nov 2pm) the “Documentary on One” is called “The Brits, The Blitz and The Bedwarmer” – it’s a documentary on Elizabeth Bowen, who was a famous novelist and a much-loved landlord of her ancestral estate Bowenscourt in Kildorrery. But it asks the question was she more – was she a British spy?

Jack Lane of the Aubane Historical Society is interviewed in the documentary. His connection is that in 2008 The Aubane Historical Society released a publication entitled: “Notes from Éire” – Espionage Reports to Winston Churchill, 1940-42 (by Brendan Clifford), an account of Irish writer Elizabeth Bowen’s World War II intelligence reports to Britain. The book marked an abandonment of the [read more …] “The Brits, The Blitz and The Bedwarmer”

Mayhem in Macroom

2015-11-06 Mayhem in Macroom - Rylane Boxing - poster_rszFire Department of New York are coming to the Riverside Park hotel in Macroom tonight (Friday the 6th of November), to box Garda and Rylane Boxers. This is a return tournament! They previously met last March in the Madson Square Gardens in New York for a fantastic night of boxing!! A brilliant show assured!

[read more …] “Mayhem in Macroom”

Ann Cronin

Ann Cronin, Clara RdSo humble and gentle and free of conceit
She was one of the nicest people of Millstreet
So sad for to learn Ann Cronin has passed away
In the quietness of St Mary’s she is at peace today

A good mother to her children and to the late Kevin Cronin a good wife
Ann Corkery her maiden name she lived an honorable life
The youngest of three girls a sister to Margaret and Noreen
In the past in Millstreet’s West End out walking she often was seen

But this is going back many Seasons in time
When i was much younger and nearer to my life’s prime
And though Ann is one of many i have not seen for years
I feel sure her parting from life would not have gone without tears

For she was a beautiful person indeed
And of more of her kind the Human World is in need
She never sought the limelight or of anyone had a bad word to say
And about her she did have a beautiful way
[read more …] “Ann Cronin”

Give Me Light

“Give me Light” is the debut solo tune by JD Kelleher from the Album “Ireland: Laid Bare” is now on youtube. A man of many talents, he’s been acting for many years, and only took on singing this year. Watch it on youTube and show your support by giving it a like.

JD mentioned that a studio in Spain is booked for later in the month for his next song !

[read more …] “Give Me Light”

Progression to College from Millstreet Community School

Leaving Cert & College Numbers

Total sitting Leaving Cert 2015: 33. College places as follows:
UCC 6 , NUIG 1 , UL 1 , DIT 1 , Cork IT 18 , LIT 1 , Tralee 1 , Mary Immaculate College 3 , Total of main colleges 32.
Total sitting Leaving Cert 2014: 48. College places as follows:
UCC 12 , NUIG 3 , UL 5 , Carlow IT 1 , LIT 1 , Tralee 4 , Mary Immaculate College 2 , Marino Institute 1 , Total of main colleges 43.
Total sitting Leaving Cert 2013: 43. College places as follows:
UCD 4 , UCC 9 , UL 6 , DIT 1 , Cork IT 11 , Tralee 1 , Waterford 1 , Mary Immaculate College 1 , Total of main colleges 34.
Total sitting Leaving Cert 2012: 35. College places as follows:
UCD 1 , UCC 10 , UL 5 , Cork IT 12 , Tralee 2 , Waterford 1 , Total of main colleges 31.
Total sitting Leaving Cert 2011: 42. College places as follows:
UCD 1 , TCD 1 , UCC 3 , UL 8 , DIT 1 , Carlow IT 1 , Cork IT 12 , LIT 2 , Tralee 5 , Waterford 1 , Mary Immaculate College 2 , Marino Institute 1 , Royal College of Surgeons 1 , Total of main colleges 39.
Total sitting Leaving Cert 2010: 42. College places as follows:
UCD 2 , UCC 6 , UL 1 , Carlow IT 2 , Cork IT 11 , LIT 1 , Tralee 5 , Waterford 2 , Total of main colleges 30.

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Just 4 Leisure

2015-11-05 Just For Leisure - brochure

Just 4 Leisure are a local business from Ballydaly:

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We provide Bouncy Castles, Obstacle Courses, Slides, Disco Domes and much much more.

To find more activities see

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Local Cast of Sullane Players guarantee laughs a plenty this Autumn!

2015-11 Briery Gap - Pretend Sick - posterSullane Players will bring their unique comedic talents back to Briery Gap on Friday 6th& Saturday 7th of November with “Pretend Sick”. A rip-roaring three-act comedy, written by Michael J. Ginnelly. The manipulative Katie pretends to be sick in a bid to ensure her daughter, Mary, stays at home to look after her and Mary’s brother Seán.

Mary struggles to cope with the abuse, hoping that someday her boyfriend of many years will finally pop the question and whisk her away from her mundane life at home!

Ticekts are priced at €12 / €10. To book please contact Briery Gap Box Office on 026-41793 or see brierygap.ie for further details.

Historical and Artefact Exhibition

The Irish Volunteer Organisation is holding a  Historical and artefact Exhibition in Mallow Parish Centre on 14th November from 11am – 5pm  furthermore we are trying to encourage people to bring with them artefacts from the 1913 – 1923 period to tell the story of their relatives we hope you can attend. Diarmuid O’Ceallachain
The Irish Volunteers – Commemorating the volunteers of 1913-1922

Dominic McSweeney Recalls Wonderful Memories of Star Ballroom Tonight at 10pm on Cork Music Station’s Weekly Programme “Radio Treasures”


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Dominic McSweeney with his wife Teresa and Cousin Claire Galvin pictured recently at the Clarence Hotel, Dublin where we recorded a very special interview with Dominic in which he recalled many wonderful memories of the"Star" Ballroom. We shall feature this on "Radio Treasures" at 10pm on next Tuesday on Cork Music Station. As a mark of respect to the late Clare Hickey we are deferring tonight's interview until next week. We extend sincere sympathy to the Hickey Family on the sad departure of Clare who has enriched all our lives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. (S.R.)
Dominic McSweeney with his wife Teresa and Cousin Claire Galvin pictured recently at the Clarence Hotel, Dublin where we recorded a very special interview with Dominic in which he recalled many wonderful memories of the“Star” Ballroom. We shall feature this on “Radio Treasures” at 10pm tonight on www.corkmusicstation.com .  The overall programme begins at 9.30pm and ends at 11.00pm. We shall also feature a special feature on National Anthems at the beginning of the programme and will follow Dominic’s interview with the Showband Music which feature at “The Star”.  Hopefully our internet connection will run smoothly.  If you happen to lose the signal – just refresh the page!  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

We had travelled to Dublin especially for Claire Galvin’s Premiere of her very highly regarded Drama Production “Drawing Crosses on a Dusty Window Pane” which was one of the highly prestigious productions in this year’s Dublin Fringe Theatre Festival.  Here we meet with some of the many Friends who attended the excellent

[read more …] “Dominic McSweeney Recalls Wonderful Memories of Star Ballroom Tonight at 10pm on Cork Music Station’s Weekly Programme “Radio Treasures””

Eily’s weekly update – 2nd November

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Millstreet was ablaze with sparkling lights and children in fancy weird looking outfits on Saturday night last for Halloween. To add to the eerie atmostphere the weather was foggy, and to crown it all the street lighting in Pound Hill, and Murphy’s terrace were not working.  There was a marked increase in the number of those taking part, so shops selling the regalia and goodies did a roaring trade. The good news is that there were no mishaps or accidents. By all accounts householders treated the little visitors very well and somehow managed to have something for everyone. Well done all round.

A Model Car show was held at Dromtariffe Hall on Sunday and was very well supported.For many it was a first and they were pleasantly surprised at the turn-out. Our LTV2 crew were there to record it  and their findings will be included in one of their future programs. They can be viewed of UTube anytime, and a small connecting wire will display it on any TV screen.

Meanwhile Macroom Local TV continues to send out their programs on local TV, transmitting from Clara Mountain. It can be accessed on the religious station on any television, on Wednesday nights and Sunday evenings starting as early as 5.30.

[read more …] “Eily’s weekly update – 2nd November”

Works Continue on the Bridge at the Boeing

With the current good weather, work has continued with the construction of the abutments for the new bridge over the Blackwater at the Boeing which is part of the Breifne Beara Way. Click on the photos below to see larger photos, which are thanks to Michelle, or click here to see all photos of the construction so far.
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Best Railway Station in Munster

2015-11-02 Millstreet Awarded Best Railway Station in Munster - with Michael Mullane
Congratulations Michael Mullane and Cormac Dineen at Millstreet Railway Station who were yeaterday awarded the Best Railway Station in Munster, by Transport Minister Pascal Donoghue, at the Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. The awards were decided by public vote. (photo from Iarnród Éireann)

[read more …] “Best Railway Station in Munster”

Millstreet Athletic Club – County B Cross Country Championships

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County B Cross Country Championships took place 1st November in Conna and we came home with great results and lots of medals.
Seamus Moynihan finished in 3rd position U9. Donal Bourke finished 2nd position

U13 and Caoimhe O’Leary finished 2nd U15. Shannon Bourke just missing out on a medal finishing 7th U9, Donnacha Murphy finished 8th U13 as well as Gemma O’Regan 8th U15.

Our U11 team was made up of Clara O’Keeffe, Ciara O’Sullivan, Rebecca O’Sullivan, Madison Gallahue-Murphy and Meave Buckley. Ethan Walsh ran U11 finishing 36th.


Our boys U13 finished 3rd team made up of Donnacha Murphy, Donal Bourke, Darragh Moynihan, Ian Buckley and Joshua Jumbo.


Girls U13 team came home with gold medals made up of Cathy Kiely, Eimear O’Leary, Brianna Gallahue-Murphy and Megan Kiely.


Girls U15 team also won gold medals consisting of Caoimhe O’Leary, Gemma O’Regan, Emma Moynihan and Sarah Bourke.


Well done to Dan Bourke who also competed in the Masters event and ran a great race.

More photos below:
 [read more …] “Millstreet Athletic Club – County B Cross Country Championships”

100th anniversary of the visit of Terence MacSwiney

MacswineyTerence MacSwiney became the full-time organiser of the Irish Volunteers in Cork in 1915 after the split with Redmond’s National Volunteers. He toured the county and spoke at Millstreet, helping to set up the companies that were later the backbone of the local resistance during the War of Independence:

“November 1st 1915, was a Fair Day in Millstreet. It was also a Church Holiday. Arrangements were made for a parade of the small group of local Volunteers and for a public meeting. Cork Brigade Headquarters sent Terence MacSwiney, who addressed the parade and the members of the public asking for recruits for the Irish Volunteers. Mr. Jeremiah O’Riordan, Corner House, a veteran of the Land League and an old Fenian, presided. As a result of the meeting three Companies were formed immediately, Millstreet, Rathduane and Mushera. Keale Company were established about a week later.”

(Con Meaney, Witness Statement No. 64 in the Bureau of Military History as published in “The ‘Boys’ of the Millstreet Battalion Area” by the AHS.)

 

(with thanks to Jack Lane of the Aubane Historical Society for this article)

Parish Newsletter – All Saints – 1st November, 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
All Saints – 1st November, 2015
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: Colette Hickey, West End & Fermoy; Nora McKerring, Banteer; Maurlene Buckley (nee O’Flynn), Bishopstown & West End.

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 31st October:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Joan & Jack Healy, Minor Row
Sunday 1st November:  
Ballydaly  9.00 a.m.                            Stefan Firek, Poland
Cullen     10.15 a.m.                           Timmy John O’Riordan, Ahane
Millstreet 11.30 a.m.                         Patrick & Nora Mary Corkery, West End.

Anniversaries:                             Pat Murphy, West End; Mary T. Buckley, Liscahane; Noel Healy, Canon O’Donovan Centre & Curracahill; Willie Murphy, Killarney Road; Fr. Denis Kelleher S.D.B., Mill Road; Margaret Graham, Coolikerane; George Forde, Lislehane; Jerome O’Sullivan, Rathduane; John Cronin, Murphy’s Terrace & Cork; Amy Hurley, Bandon; Nora Mary & Sean O’Riordan, Knocknagree; Sheila Murphy, San Francisco & Curraraigue; Bridie Keane, Drimoleague; Jerry Creedon, Laught. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – All Saints – 1st November, 2015”

Death Notice: Ann Cronin, Clara Road, Millstreet

Ann Cronin, Clara RdThe death has occurred of Ann Cronin (née Corkery), Clara road, Millstreet. Peacefully on 30th October, 2015 at Cork University Hospital in the presence of her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Kevin and dear loving mother of Kieran, Bernadette, Angela, Geraldine, Kevin and Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Margaret and Noreen, brothers-in-law Michael and Denis, daughter-in-law Michelle, sons-in-law David, Jimmy and Paddy. Sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Stephen, Eva, Jason, Kevin, Lauren and Sinead, nephews, Judy, relatives and friends.

Rosary tonight (Saturday) at 8.00p.m. in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Reposing in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, on Sunday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Death Notice: Maurlene Buckley, (née O’Flynn, Millstreet)

BUCKLEY (Bishopscourt Road and formerly of West End, Millstreet,Co. Cork): On October 30, 2015, peacefully in the loving care of her family, MAURLENE (Née O’Flynn) beloved wife of Denis and adored mother of Pat, Anne (Mullins), Denis, Tom, Neil and Ted. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband and family, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and friends.
Lying in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh. O’Connor & Sons Ltd from 3pm on Saturday. Removal same evening at 4.30pm to St.Joseph’s S.M.A Church, Wilton. Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday. Funeral afterwards to St. James’ Cemetery, Chetwynd. Family flowers only please. Donations to a charity of your choice. May she rest in peace.

Death Notice: Sr. Marietta Ryan R.S.M. formerly of Station Rd.

2002 Sr.Marietta Ryan (Station Rd) at her Golden Anniversary
Sr.Marietta (2002)

The death has taken place of Sr. Mary Marietta, R.S.M., (Patricia Ryan) in Rockhampton, Australia, on Friday 23rd of October 2015, in the loving care of her sisters in religion at the Mercy Mater Hospital after a short illness. Her sister Muriel and brother Philip and his wife, Catherine, were with her during her final illness.

The backup given to the family in Australia, by the Mercy Sisters was second to none. A very special message of thanks is due to Sr. Mary Moynihan, who tirelessly looked after the family and was always at hand with her car.

Sr. Marietta was laid to rest on Tuesday 27th of October 2105. She is predeceased by her brothers Adrian and Leo and her sister, Marie.

[read more …] “Death Notice: Sr. Marietta Ryan R.S.M. formerly of Station Rd.”

Millstreet in the News – 30th October 2015

Rylane and Gardaí to square up to New York firemen in boxing ring – big date coming up and it is requiring the assistance of An Garda Siochana to tackle the New York Fire Department in a Boxing Tournament (30th Nov)

Fintan gets set to hit Route 66 – Next September Fintan Cronin will embarking on an arduous Route 66 fundraiser in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital (30th Oct)

Cork teenager Joanne O’Riordan presented with an award at eir Spider Awards – Joanne was presented with an Outstanding Contribution to Technological Empowerment Award (30th Oct)

53 Things that make Cork Great – Millstreet Country Park is listed as The South of Ireland’s leading Cultural, Educational and Eco-Tourism destination (29th Oct)

Owners Pony and Young Riders International Charity Show – Photos from last weekend’s action by Geraldine Dennehy: Friday (44), Saturday (30) , and Sunday (73).

Collins Hat Trick Helps Millstreet Retain Intermediate Football Status – match report from Millstreet’s 3-6 to 1-7 relegation final victory over Adrigole (29th Oct)

Community Based CCTV for Millstreet – discussions have been taking place between Millstreet Development Association and the Gardaí for a Community Based CCTV for Millstreet (26th Oct)

Joanne O’Riordan wins ‘outstanding young person of the world’ award – She flies out next week to Japan to collect the award (Aug 27th) [also in the Corkman]

[read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 30th October 2015”

Millstreet Golf Society

Macroom Time-Sheet
11.30 Noel O’Connor Paul Dawson John Randles
11.38 Kevin McCarthy Michael Dennehy Matthew Dennehy
11.46 Gavin Murphy Jer Keating Diarmuid Riordan
11.54 Donogh McCarthy Frank Reen Finbar Corcoran
12.02 Denis Hickey John Twomey Mike Cotter
12.10 Padraig Sheehan Eamon O’Connor Eamon O’Keeffe
12.18 Chris Twomey Pat Corkery Eamon McCaul
12.26 Connie Cotter Michael McCarthy Jerry O’Brien
12.34 Anthony Dennehy John O’Sullivan Jerry O’Connor
12.42 Tim Kiely Jimmy O’Sullivan Liam Burke
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Seán Gallagher Delivers Inspiring Talk at Derrinagree Church

In the last of the "Come As You Are" Series in Dromtariffe Parish Seán Galagher delivered a truly inspiring talk during Mass celebrated by Fr. Liam Comer in Derrinagree Church on Thursday 29th Oct. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
In the last of the “Come As You Are” Series in Dromtariffe Parish Seán Gallagher (in centre) delivered before a very large congregation a truly inspiring talk in which he empasised the “3 Gs” – Goals, Growth and Gratitude – during Mass celebrated by Fr. Liam Comer in Derrinagree Church on Thursday 29th Oct. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

7Seán Gallagher visits Derrinagree Church 2015 -60011Seán Gallagher visits Derrinagree Church 2015 -600Seán was accompanied by his wife, Trish (on left of Seán in first group picture above).   Light refreshments were served in Derrinagree N.S. following the celebration of Mass.   Let’s now view further images from the very special occasion. [read more …] “Seán Gallagher Delivers Inspiring Talk at Derrinagree Church”

Model Toy Show on Sunday November 1st in Dromtariffe Hall

Millstreet Vintage Club are holding a Model Toy Show in Dromtariffe Parish Hall on Sunday The 1st of November 10.30am to 5pm !
Admission is 5 Euro. (Free Admission for kids)
Plenty Rally Cars Old & New, Trucks & Trailers & Farm Machinery on Show!

Note: Please tune in Tonight at 9.30 to www.corkmusicstation.com when next Sundays Model Toy Show Organiser Donie Lucey will be in Conversation with CMS DJ Willie Fitzgerald about details of what promises to be a very Exciting Event which is not to be missed next Sunday over in Dromtariffe Hall.

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