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.

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”

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”.

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

 

Sincere Heartfelt Thanks

Leaving Dublin's Mater following a successful procedure.
Leaving Dublin’s Mater following a successful procedure.
William Fitzgerald - Supporter supreme during the procedures.
William Fitzgerald – Supporter supreme during the procedures.
Words of Inspiration on the route home to Millstreet.
Words of Inspiration on the route home to Millstreet.

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

Some of the many participants who have been attending a truly excellent Arthritis Workshop at Millstreet Community School for the past five Thursdays. The superb coordinators (seated third and fourth from left) Marie and Josephine from the Kingdom of Kerry have shared hugely helpful hints, suggestions, action plans and provided such an optimistic approach to the management of Arthritis. The overall Workshop - one of many which occur throughout Ireland is under the auspices of Arthritis Ireland Foundation. Very special word of thanks to Marie and Josephine and also to Margaret Crean of Millstreet who has motivated the establishment of the most useful Workshop in Millstreet. The Workshop concludes this coming Thursday. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Some of the many enthusiastic participants who have been attending a truly excellent Arthritis Workshop at Millstreet Community School for the past five Thursdays. The superb coordinators (seated third and fourth from left) Marie and Josephine from the Kingdom of Kerry have shared hugely helpful hints, suggestions, action plans and provided such an optimistic approach to the management of Arthritis. The overall Workshop – one of many which occur throughout Ireland – is under the auspices of Arthritis Ireland Foundation. Very special word of thanks to Marie and Josephine and also to Margaret Crean of Millstreet who has motivated the establishment of this most useful Workshop in Millstreet. The Workshop concludes this evening (Thursday). Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Shutterbug Finalists

2015-05 Jack O' Riordan Adam Keane - through to the finals of ShutterbugsCongratulations 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

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Some of those who took part in the Language and Culture Night in Millstreet Community School last Thursday May 7th. There lots of more photos below.

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”

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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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”