RTÉ reporter Tom MacSweeney was back-stage to capture the reaction and spoke to Liam Miller, Executive Producer of Eurovision 93 (who had lots of nice words for the Millstreet community), the previous year’s winner Linda Martin, Pat Kenny, and the winner, Niamh Kavanagh:
If you can’t see the video, you can probably still see it on RTÉ.ie
Ireland are in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest tonight. RTÉ2 8pm to 10pm … best of luck to Molly Stirling
[read more …] “Eurovision ’93: Back Stage Reaction to the Win”
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Dancing and Music at the Weekends
Gwella Clinic – Get Well Naturally
Holistic health therapies, Gwella Clinic, Rathmore. For eczema and other rashes, digestive problem, migraines and other chronic problems. Finding out allergies, other causes and giving the solution. Also now available hypnotherapy for weight, smoking, phobias etc.
Telephone Marie @ 064-7761809 / 085-1367488, and visit us online at gwellaclinic.com
Bealtaine Festival Events at Millstreet Library
Please note: the Ceramic Bird Box Workshop (below) has been replaced by a Craft a Habitat for Little Critters workshop
Catch the Petersons tomorrow at 3pm in Millstreet Library. A concert not to be missed! Read a little more on the Petersons playing in Ireland here.
[read more …] “Bealtaine Festival Events at Millstreet Library”
Come See it all for Yourself !
See more at MillstreetCountryPark.com and on Facebook
2015 Outstanding Young Person Award
Congratulations to Joanne O’Riordan who along with 10 others picked up a National Outstanding Young Person Award for 2015 in Galway last Saturday (this photo and more from C103)
Another Cork winner is Julie O’Mahony for her volunteer work with children in the Indian city of Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, as part of the Hope Foundation. [read more …] “2015 Outstanding Young Person Award”
Bringing Eurovision to Millstreet
This RTÉ News report by Colm Connolly and Tom McSweeney shows the preparations under way in Millstreet during the week leading up to the Eurovision in 1993.
[read more …] “Bringing Eurovision to Millstreet”
The Army Band is Back in Derinagree!
As reported here a short while ago, Derinagree National School will be awarded a 2nd Green Flag at a ceremony in Cork next week.. A delegation of 4 Green School Committee members will be charged with the responsibility of bringing the flag safely ‘home’.
Congratulations to the teachers, children & their families for their immense enthusiasm & hard work!
Celebrations of the ‘Flag Homecoming & Hoisting’ will take place on June 23rd at Derinagree School.
Our Special Guest of Honour will hoist the flag….. & guess what?……we have just received confirmation that THE ARMY BAND is BACK to help us raise the roof & celebrate in true Derinagree style!!
All are welcome. Do please keep June 23rd in mind. More details closer to the time.
Pam Thornton, Derinagree NS Green Schools’ Co-ordinator
Special Request from JD Kelleher
A special request from JD Kelleher:
Please download from itunes so that our song will rise and rise in the charts this week. We are in the charts but struggling. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/love-will-tear-us-apart-feat./id984551376
“Radio Treasures” Tonight Featuring Local Showband & Current Top 30 Hit
Tonight “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com is back again where our features include JD Kelleher’s Current Top 30 Hit “Love will tear us apart” (10.00pm slot) and we review this week’s “Ireland’s Own” which includes a splendid feature on “Pat Max and the Specialists” – a much loved and renowned local Showband (10.15pm slot). And there will definitely have to be a few heart themed songs and music where I hope to express sincere appreciation to the amazing number of people who have been in contact with such supportive messages, thoughts and prayers over the past fortnight during the medical procedure I was experiencing.
Please join us for the weekly programme which is broadcast on Tuesdays 9.30 to 11.00 p.m. (Irish Time).
Happy listening! (S.R.)
[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” Tonight Featuring Local Showband & Current Top 30 Hit”
Regional Report 1266 – 19th May 2015
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1266 from Millstreet. Fondest greeting and I wish you all the very best of on this sunny morning following a very wet night.
There is a smile on every face in Millstreet again and on faces throughout the world really, and all because our beloved Seán Radley is back among us again. For some weeks now we’ve held our breath since it became apparent that he had serious problems with his heart. The word went ‘viral’ and people in all parts of the world prayed that he would get the right treatment and on time. And thanks be to God, the prayers worked.
Four well placed stents later and our beloved Seán is back in Millstreet, hale and hearty, where he is loved and cherished by all.
I must say a very sincere word of thanks, on behalf of us all, to our friend and fellow member of the LTV2 crew, Willie FitzGerald (Cullen) who remained Seánie’s driver and carer during all his needs, be it in Limerick, Dublin, Killarney or Millstreet, etc. He was his right hand man all the way.
Buíochas le Dia a story with a happy ending, and we wish Seán many years of Good health.
Mary Nicholson of Main Street (née Buckley, of Carrigacooleen)
I am looking for information about my Great Grandmother, Mary Nicholson (Buckley). I understand that she was born in 1865/6, and prior to marrying John Nicholson in 1887/1888 lived in Carrigacooleen, Millstreet. They appear in the 1901 and 1911 Census at 9 Main Street.
Her son, and my Grand Father, Patrick Nicholson, appears in the 1901 Census as a ‘visitor’ in the home of Patrick and ‘Nanno’ (Nora) Buckley in Carrigacooleen. Their son, Denis Buckley, may have been a witness at the marriage of John Nicholson and Mary Buckley. In the 1911 Census( England) Patrick Nicholson appears as the nephew of John and Abina Buckley, in London. John Nicholson died, I understand in 1940.
I would very much appreciate any information regarding where he may be buried. I do not have any information with regards when Mary Buckley died, or where she is buried.
Kind Regards, Declan <email>
[read more …] “Mary Nicholson of Main Street (née Buckley, of Carrigacooleen)”
Boston University Concert Band
26th May at 11.00am at the Briery Gap – Under the direction of Dr.Jennifer Bill, the Boston University Concert Band is a large concert ensemble comprised of approximately 50 members from a multitude of majors throughout the university.
The Concert Band performs a diverse section of the wind band repertoire ranging from traditional works to premieres and recent compositions by leading composers. The concert band has hosted featured soloists and guest conductors from around the world including Terry Everson, Ivy CHAUNG Suet Wah, Eric Ruske, Elissa Alvarez, and Winky CHAU Wing Kam.
In addition to performing two formal concerts each … read the full article on BrieryGap.ie
Millstreet in the News – 18th May 2015
– Nepal and Mount Everest – remembering her visit Nepal for six weeks, some years ago, in light of the recent earthquakes there … ( Ann Lane – 18th May 2015)
Preperation for First Holy Communion (photos) and Katelyn to appear in finals of the Real Deal on RTÉ … (Presentation NS – 15th May)
Four-bed on three acres ‘open to offers’ – last house in Radhairc NaCoille, Rathcoole (Independent.ie – 15th May)
Adjudication of Anti Litter Competition, Flower Sponsored by O’Keeffes Supervalu, Busy Bees, Planting, Weekly Litter Pick Up – 4 new articles by our new Tidy Towns website … ( millstreettidytown.ie … 14th May )
Dromtariffe Well Day – Every year on the 6th May, our parish celebrates Dromtariffe Well Day. Mass is celebrated at the well which is situated near the old Dromtariffe church and graveyard. This day was a special parish holiday up to about the 1940’s and all the schools had the day off! … (St.Brendan’s NS – 13th May)
Kilcorney Dairy farmers switch co-ops – Milk trucks from Tipperary dairy co-op Arrabawn have made their first collections from 12 ex-Dairygold suppliers in Kilcorney … (Irish Examiner – 13th May)
LTV2 Millstreet – Programme 257 now Online
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 257 is now Online, on our latest Programme we go to a Tea Dance and Show held recently out in Cullen, we take a look at over 60 years of History on the recently closed Derinagree Post Office, plus we have an Interview and Music from Country and Western Star Gerry Guthrie, we hope you enjoy the Programme.
Johnny Carroll with Special Guest Dessie O’Halloran
Celebrating 55 years on the road, Johnny Carroll returns to Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom on Friday, 22nd May. The Man with the Golden Trumpet will be joined by the legendary ‘Say You Love Me’ singer and musician, Dessie O’Halloran for what promises to be a wonderful evening of all the golden oldies! Tickets €15 (concession €12 for groups) available from Briery Gap Box Office on 026-41793.
Jersey Day at the Boys NS
Pupils from Millstreet BNS who had a Jersey Day to raise funds for earthquake relief in Nepal last Friday May 15th. (Click the photo to enlarge)
Parish Newsletter – 17th May, 2015 – The Ascension of the Lord
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the Lord – 17th May, 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: Stephen O’Riordan, Galway & late of Kippagh. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 17th May, 2015 – The Ascension of the Lord”
Annual Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day 2015 on Sunday 24th May
First Holy Communion
More Communion photos are available on the TMC Photography website
Impressive turnout for @millstreet_town Holy Communion pic.twitter.com/HxJdwPVyoC
— John Tarrant (@jgtarrant) May 16, 2015
Cake Sale in Minor Row (outside Coleman’s Shop) for Nepal on Today (Sat.) from 10.30 a.m.
A special message from Eileen O’Riordan. “I’m just wondering if you have seen the window of the Lighthouse at The Square, Millstreet? The charity “Christian Aid” is 70 years helping the poor and needy around the world. With full premission from Colemans we have decided to have a Cake Sale outside Coleman’s shop this Saturday (16th May 2015) starting at 10.30 am. The wider community have come on board too in the baking of cakes. All the money raised for Christian Aid is going to Nepal. So come along if you can and tell your friends too. I think it’s a very worthy cause . God Bless, Eileen”.
Sincere Heartfelt Thanks
Sincere Heartfelt Thanks
As I gradually recover from the heart related scenario which emerged on St. Patrick’s Day 2015…I have time to reflect on the hugely appreciated kindness which I’ve experienced since then. I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful relations in Millstreet, Killarney, Dungarvan and beyond…to the many very genuine true Friends and Neighbours who have shown such practical assistance…to the many who have sent Mass Bouquets, Get Well Cards, Letters, Phone Calls, Texts and Emails…to the various Local Organisations…to the two marvellously gifted Surgeons in Limerick and Dublin with such healing hands and their dedicated teams…to the Priests for their prayerful assistance which in no small way led to the successful outcome relating to the significant heart procedure in Dublin … to my local GPs and to the Staffs of the School in which I had taught. A very special word of thanks to William & Ita Fitzgerald from Cullen for their splendid help during the challenging time….to Ita for so spontaneously arranging for William to drive me not only for the angiogram in Limerick but also to Dublin for the corrective procedure at a later point. As always, William was so superbly witty, humorous and so very supportive during such a new experience in my life. I am 64 since January and the words of the Beatles hit “When I’m 64” certainly took on a far more significant meaning in my life in the lines…“Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I’m 64?”… Thankfully the answers to both questions appear to be positive! The past fortnight has given me an [read more …] “Sincere Heartfelt Thanks”
Excellent Arthritis Ireland Workshop Nears Conclusion in Millstreet
Shutterbug Finalists
Congratulations to two local boys, Jack O’ Riordan aged 6 from Boherbue NS and Adam Keane aged 9 from Lismire NS, who are through to the finals on RTE’s bug-finding series Shutterbugs!
Jack and Adam produced a video reel for the final over the weekend at Duarriglewoods, Brookpark Kilcorney and Millstreet Country Park. Earthworms, Ants and Red Deers was their challenge which they completed and recorded findings at Millstreet Country Park’s lab with Philip Cremin their tour guide on the day.
Producer from RTE Ciara Baker congratulated the boys on their fantastic production.
The Shutterbugs page with videos is located at rte.ie/rtejr/shutterbugs
Community School hosts Language and Culture Night
A sign of the changing nature of Irish society became evident in Millstreet Community School, the Transition Year students hosted a Language and Culture Night from diverse nationalties. The event brought together young people and their families in a celebration of the different languages and cultures, including Irish, which now exist in the Millstreet area. People from over ten countries were involved in some way in the enjoyable evening. Including personel from Poland, Chechnya, Côte d’Ivoire, Germany, Nigeria, Malawi, Pakistan and South Africa.
Proceedings opened in the School Library involved young people being given the opportunity to [read more …] “Community School hosts Language and Culture Night”
Youthreach Macroom
Macroom Youthreach services early school leavers from the surrounding area, and a number of students from Millstreet are already enrolled there. below is their Brochure for their upcoming academic year.
[read more …] “Youthreach Macroom”
Dr. Barry Cotter – First Doctor in Melbourne
Hello to the Millstreet community,
I wanted to let you know that I have finished researching and writing the biography of Dr Barry Cotter, first doctor in Melbourne, Australia, who was born in Millstreet in 1807. The biography is available here, drbarrycotter.com. I received news this week that The National Library of Australia is going to archive the website into its online collection, so I’m pretty excited about that. Thanks again to the Aubane Historical Society, especially Jack Lane and Alan Brick who were so generous in supplying information.
I look forward to any comments from members of the Millstreet community about the website. cheers, from Moira McAlister <email>
A very successful Transition Year Graduation at Millstreet Community School
The Transition Year Graduation took place in Millstreet Community School on Tuesday 12th May 2015. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jack Fitzgerald with students playing an active part in much of the liturgy. Afterwards Mr. Derry Sheehan (Managing Director of Avonmore Electrical) presented a folder containing certificates to every student acknowledging their achievements during the year. Cheques for €500 were then presented to representives from SVP Millstreet and Cork Penny Dinners. This money came from the proceeds of the recent Fashion Show. The €730 cheque for Trocaire was raised by the students through participation in the 24 hour fast during Lent. More photos below: [read more …] “A very successful Transition Year Graduation at Millstreet Community School”
May 11th 2015 Dancing in Aubane – a great night
Above are two photos of Monday night dancing in Aubane last night (May 11th 2015). There are many more photos below. Thanks to Joan for sending them to us. [read more …] “May 11th 2015 Dancing in Aubane – a great night”
