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

2015-05-11 TY Graduation Night - 1239The 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”

Regional Report 1265 – 12th May 2015

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1265 from Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet but mild Tuesday morning.

The Town of Millstreet echoed to the sounds of pipers music on Sunday Evening as our Community welcomed home the three lovely lassies with their All Ireland Medals from the Boxing Finals which were held in Dublin on Saturday Night.

They were Cloe Barrett, Linda Desmond who won Gold and Megan Lehane, Silver. Our Pipe Band played them through the Town and a gala reception was laid in their honour.

These 12/13 year olds , are indeed to be lauded for their wonderful achievments and I’m sure we’ll be hearing more of them as time goes on.

I’ve a note here from our Tidy Towns Association saying thatMillstreet Tidy Town Association have received adjudication results from first round of Anti Litter Competition 2015. Millstreet are 4th which is brilliant.

That being said we still have a nice bit of ground to make up to reach 1st place,  which is completely achievable. Remember the prize fund for this competition would go a long way to aid our organisations annual outgoings.

The next judging period commences the 11th May and the entire town again is being judged with particular focus on Tanyard Wood on this occasion. Murphy’s Terrace did very well in first adjudication so a massive congratulations to all those who aided there and please, keep up the good work.

As always the weekly Litter Pick Up is on Thursday evening @ 7pm, meeting in The Square. We would so appreciate anybody who could join us. Millstreet are in with a real chance of winning this competition. Hope to see you all there.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1265 – 12th May 2015”

Christian Aid’s 70th Birthday, Cake Sale

The Lighthouse is helping to celebrate the charity Christian Aid’s 70th Birthday this week. The world renowned charity has been working to assist the poor and the needy globally for the past 70 years. Poverty continues to blight the world’s poorest nations alongside other major issues such as human trafficking, suppression of women’s rights and major diseases such as Malaria and HIV. Christian Aid continues to work hard to bring to an end to poverty with the support of Church groups across Ireland.

Lighthouse spokesperson for the event, Suzie Gallagher, explained that on Saturday 16th May The Lighthouse will hold a cake sale at Coleman’s Centra Millstreet. “We intend to sell 70 individual cakes with a personal message of thanks to celebrate and support the continued work of Christian Aid. Each cake sold will have [read more …] “Christian Aid’s 70th Birthday, Cake Sale”

Anti Litter Challenge – First Round results

2015-04 Anti Litter Challenge - poster headerMillstreet Tidy Town Association have received adjudication results from first round of Anti Litter Competition 2015. Millstreet are 4th which is brilliant. That being said we still have a nice bit of ground to make up to reach 1st place, which is completely achievable. Remember the prize fund for this competition would go a long way to aid our organisations annual outgoings. For  full result details and breakdown please see http://millstreettidytown.ie/adjudication-of-anti-litter-competition/ ,  also Millstreet Tidy Town Facebook page.
The next judging period commences the 11th May and the entire town again is being judged with particular focus on Tanyard Wood on this occasion. Murphy’s Terrace did very well in first adjudication so a massive congratulations to all those who aided there and keep up the good work. As always the weekly Litter Pick Up is on Thursday evening @ 7pm, meeting in The Square. We would so appreciate anybody who could join us. Millstreet are in with a real chance of winning this competition. Hope to see you all there.

Death Notice: Stephen O’Riordan, Galway & Millstreet

Stephen O'RiordanO’Riordan, Oranbeg, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Kippagh, Millstreet, Co. Cork May 9th 2015. Stephen, sadly missed by his loving wife Bernice, his sons Michael and Stephen, his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace
Reposing at his home in Oranbeg, Oranmore this Tuesday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Private removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral after to Renville Cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to Galway Hospice Foundation.

Love Will Tear Us Apart

Love Will Tear Us Apart is a project from the heart for Irish artists JD Kelleher (from Minor Row, Millstreet) and Peter M Smith. Ahead of the referendum on Marriage Equality in Ireland on May 22, 2015, it is an attempt to raise awareness of the need for a positive vote for Freedom, a Yes to Equality for all Irish people.

Read More:  [read more …] “Love Will Tear Us Apart”

Millstreet in the News – 11th May 2015

Victory Celebrations for Linda! – images of the victory celebrations for the new All Ireland Boxing Champion … (Presentation NS – 11th May)

Crowds keeping the tradition at Tubrid – Large crowds are flocking to Tubrid Well, sited close to Millstreet Town, during the month of May to maintain a long time tradition of paying the rounds… (the Corkman – 8th May)

New Plaque to Commemorate Pearse visit – The Millstreet Monument Committee plan to erect a plaque at “The Railway Hotel”, now Corkery’s Bar, to commemorate the visit of Padraig Pearse 100 years ago… (the Corkman – 8th May)

Community Mourns Jim Cronin – The community is mourning the death of respected GAA administrator and historian Jim Cronin… (the Corkman – May 8th)

Millstreet impress despite defeat – County Intermediate Football Championship Match Report … (the Corkman – 8th May)

Death Notice: Fr.Peter Cronin, Clonbanin and Liverpool

CRONIN Very Rev Fr PETER (Clonbanin Cross and the Archdiocese of Liverpool): On May 2, 2015, in his 98th year, peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Ince Blundell Hall Nursing Home, Liverpool, beloved brother of the late Pat, John, Mike, Jerh, Tim (Br Tadhg), Christy, Sr Declan, Sr Peter and his twin Andrew. Dearly missed by his loving family, his sister-in-law Breeda Cronin, adoring nephews and nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, Archbishop McMahon of Liverpool, fellow clergy, former parishioners, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on tomorrow, Tuesday, followed by removal to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11.30am, followed by burial in Dromtariffe New Cemetery.

Steam Train 461 Visits Millstreet and is Enthusiastically Welcomed

On an historic day in Millstreet (Sunday 10th May 2015) when a wonderful celebratory parade in honour of All-Ireland winners Chloe Barrett, Megan Lehane and Linda Desmond, an enthusiastic welcome awaited the superb Steam Train (despite the constant rain!) arriving in Millstreet Station from Cork. It remained at the 1853 Station for almost ten minutes. Later on its return journed it passed through with its marvellous steam, its nostalgic whistle sound and its trul elegant movement. It's been several years since we last witnessed a Steam Train in Millstreet. LTV2 Millstreet recorded the magnificent event. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On an historic day in Millstreet (Sunday 10th May 2015) when a wonderful celebratory parade in honour of All-Ireland winners Chloe Barrett, Megan Lehane and Linda Desmond took place, an enthusiastic welcome awaited the superb Steam Train (despite the constant rain!) arriving in Millstreet Station from Cork. It remained at the 1853 Station for almost ten minutes. Later on its return journey it passed through with its marvellous steam, its nostalgic whistle sound and its truly elegant movement. It’s been several years since we last witnessed a Steam Train in Millstreet. LTV2 Millstreet recorded the magnificent event. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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May In Annagloor

With such wonderful memories how could anyone feel poor
Of the nesting songbirds singing in the groves of Annagloor
And the hawthorns looking resplendent in their white blossoms of the May
And the old fields in their wildflowers green and beautiful today
And the dark brown birds of the waterways of breast as white as snow
The dipper he is singing where the babbling Cails does flow
Where i first grew to love Nature years ago as a young boy
And today learning of her ways is a thing i do enjoy [read more …] “May In Annagloor”

Millstreet Community School Transition Year Graduation Night

The Millstreet Community School Transition Year Graduation Night will take place on TUESDAY 12TH MAY 2015 at 8pm in the school library.  The families of the Transition Year students are warmly invited to attend. For more details contact the school on (029) 70087.

Memories Of Mick Connie O

An old time story teller from decades ago
He was quite a character Mick Connie O
One who had lived through two World wars and had fought the black and tan
And in his younger years quite a well traveled man

As he spun a good yarn or told a good joke
He puffed on his pipe and blew out some smoke
Coolikerane’s greatest story teller when i was a boy
Good memories of him remain as a source of joy [read more …] “Memories Of Mick Connie O”

Thomas the Tank Engine visiting Millstreet Today

merlin85As part of the RPSI South Munster Railtour the #85 Steam Locomotice ‘Merlin’ (pictured right) will be in Millstreet Railway Station today from 14:11 to 14:21 on its way to Killarney, and will pass through on its way back to Mallow at about 17:15.

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It wasn’t Merlin #85 that turned up after all :-(, but in terrible conditions there was a nice crowd there to greet the [read more …] “Thomas the Tank Engine visiting Millstreet Today”

Parish Newsletter – 10th May, 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Sixth Sunday of Easter – 10th 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: Nellie Casey, Ardnageeha & Cork; Fr. Jerry O’Mahony, Main Street & Leeds
 [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 10th May, 2015”

Sincere Congratulations to Christina on a Very Happy Retirement

Pictured with members of her Family - Christina O'Connell has just retired from Derrinagree Post Office and her most welcoming Shop following most magnificent and dedicated service to the public since 1951! Many presentations have taken place in recent days including the celebration of Mass and School Reception in Derrinagree on Friday, 8th May 2015. LTV2 Millstreet recorded a special feature on the final day of totally dedicated service. Sincere congratulations to Christina on a long, healthy and very happy retirement. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured with members of her Family – Christina O’Connell has just retired from Derrinagree Post Office and her wonderfully welcoming Shop following most magnificent and dedicated service to the public since 1951! Many presentations have taken place in recent days including the celebration of Mass and School Reception in Derrinagree on Friday, 8th May 2015. LTV2 Millstreet recorded a special feature on the final day of totally dedicated service. Sincere congratulations to Christina on a long, healthy and very happy retirement. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Fr Jerry O’Mahony, Leeds

Fr Jerry O'Mahony 1934-2015It is with sadness that the Diocese of Leeds announces the death of Fr Jerry O’Mahony. Fr Jerry was born at Main Street, Millstreet, Co. Cork on 11th September 1934. He studied for the priesthood at All Hallows’ College, Dublin and was ordained on 22nd June 1958.

Arriving in England he was appointed Assistant Priest in St.Joseph’s, Bradford where he served for four years before he was appointed to serve in St. Joseph’s, Castleford. His curacy there lasted for six years and in 1966 he was transferred to St. Malachy’s, Halifax. Five years later he served his final curacy in St Peter’s, Doncaster. In October 1973 Fr Jerry became Parish Priest of Sacred Heart, Sowerby Bridge where he enjoyed thirteen years. Three years as Parish Priest of St. Edmund’s, Airedale (Castleford) followed before transferring to Holy Spirit, Heckmondwike where he served for five years until 1996.

His final parish was [read more …] “Death Notice: Fr Jerry O’Mahony, Leeds”

Millstreet in the News – 8th May 2015

Cork County Board of the Volunteers meeting – Millstreet was represented at a meeting in Mallow covering regional activity of the Volunteers in the run up to the 1916 Rising. Presided over by senior officer Tomás Mac Curtáin … (An Phoblacht – 8th May)

Back in the Fold – Kevin Crowley to start at #4 for Cork footballers v Dublin challenge game this Sunday in Cil na Matra as Cork make 11 changes after being hammered by Dublin last week … (the42.ie – 8th May)

They are all prisons – Anti-Deportation Ireland on the Direct Provision centres … (The Cork News – 8th May)

Millstreet students shortlisted for ECO UNESCO Young Environmentalist Award – This achievement comes at the end of five months of hard work developing their project entitled Waste Not Want Not during their lunchtimes with … (the Corkman 7th May)

The Black and Amber Victorious In Opening Round – the Glenville match report in their Intermediate Championship game with Millstreet … (Glenville GAA Club website – may 5th)

Presentation N.S.: Open Day and Recent Updates

2015-05-08 Presentation NS Open Day - posterThe Presentation NS Open Day will be held on Wednesday May 20th, welcoming new pupils and their parents. Details on the poster (right).

Their website has been very active recently, with loads of photos, notices, and updates on what’s happening in the school, and they’ve been getting lots of visitors too. Here are some of the recent items:

Death Notice: Nellie Casey, Ardnageeha, Cullen

CASEY (‘Ardnageeha, Nohoval’, Clanrickarde Estate, Boreenmanna Road, Cork and formerly of Ardnageeha, Cullen and Nohoval, Knocknagree): On May 5, 2015, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family and in the dedicated care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Hospital, NELLIE (nee Buckley), dearly beloved wife of the late Bill, cherished mother of Tadhg, Gobnait (O’Brien) and Maureen, much loved grandmother of Andreas and doting mother-in-law to Terence, fond sister of the late Peggy, Imelda and Nor. Sadly missed and deeply mourned by her heartbroken family, brother John, godson Louis Buckley, relatives, neighbours and her many friends, especially Ann Dunlea.
Reposing at her home, Clanrickarde Estate. Removal on tomorrow, Thursday, from her home, at 7pm to St Joseph’s (SMA) Church, Blackrock Road. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Cullen Cemetery.

Recent Visitors to Millstreet Museum from Kanturk & Australia

Kanturk's Open Doors Group and Australian relatives of the late Jim Forde, Austalia and Liscahane, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Kanturk’s Open Door Women’s Group and Australian relatives of the late Jim Forde, Austalia and Liscahane, Millstreet……All visiting Millstreet Museum on 5th May 2015.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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