Dear sir/madam,
I shall be over in Millstreet on 4th/5th May, tending to my Nans grave.
One of my aunts has sent me a photo of a plaque in Drishane cemetery and would like some more information, it is for a Charles Chenery Justice, who we believe died in early 1879. I’m hoping that I could meet up with someone who could enlighten me.
Many thanks
Paul Justice <email>
Regional Report 1261 – 14th April 2015
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Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Reporty 1261 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely April Day.
A note from the Community Council to say that to-night’s (Tuesday) meeting at the Wallis Arms has been deferred.
Millstreet has emerged from one of its busiest weekends ever.
The Millstreet Welcome Tour, equestrian event which brought horses and horsey people from all over the country since April 2nd was an outstanding success. The Eventing on the planes of Drishane is proving very popular and is drawing the crowds.
A Gala Fundraising Dance with Liam O’Connor was held at the Green Glens Arena on Wednesday April 8th, and Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh was MC. A Great night was had by all.
The crowds also came for our two-day Walking Festival which was held on Saturday and Sunday. This time our organisers had four new Walks added, some more challenging, but walking enthusiasts took it all in their stride, literally.
Table Quiz in aid of Pieta House
Pieta House is the centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide in Ireland, and opened its doors over nine years ago.
In the intervening years they have seen and helped nearly 17,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm, and to date have opened eight centres around the country.
See more at pieta.ie
Wonderfully Creative Projects at Derrinagree N.S.
Here we share further images from our visit to Derrinagree N.S. where we also recorded a sequence for LTV2 Millstreet on such a magnificent range of marvellously creative activities. We also share the School’s Green Energy Plan. Continued…..
[read more …] “Wonderfully Creative Projects at Derrinagree N.S.”
James Winters of Kanturk Successfully Completes the Marathon Des Sables
[read more …] “James Winters of Kanturk Successfully Completes the Marathon Des Sables”
Clara Loop Walkers at Millstreet Walking Festival 2015
“Future of Farming” Meeting
Fine Gael TD for Cork North West, Áine Collins, has announced a public meeting entitled “The Future of Farming”, to be held in Millstreet, Cork on Thursday, 30th April. The meeting will take place in the Wallis Arms Hotel at 8pm.
“I encourage Cork farmers to attend this public meeting and I am delighted that the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney will join us on the night.
“The meeting will discuss the future of farming and the Minister will lay out his plans for the Irish agriculture sector. I look forward to a constructive discussion for all concerned.
“This is a really important time for Irish farming. The dairy sector, so crucial to the Cork agriculture sector, is on the [read more …] ““Future of Farming” Meeting”
Spring Horse Fair 1965
The video above has been published by RTÉ of Millstreet coming to a standstill for the Annual Spring Horse Fair of 1965. The Fair was not only a time for bargaining and dealing. It was also a social occasion that continues to attract the crowds, young and old, to the town. The video above is from a Newsbeat report broadcast on 12 April 1965, and was probably held on Sunday February 28th 1965 (the closest Sunday to March 1st). [update July 2015: the video has since been removed by RTE 🙁 ]
Below is a gallery of 27+ stills from the video. It is likely many of the people are not locals, but it would be interesting if people could help us recognise some people in the photos: [read more …] “Spring Horse Fair 1965”
At the Moonraker Rally today
Tom Murphy, Tullig, & Grace O’Brien, Dromtariffe in action today in the Ford Escort Mk2 at the Moonraker Forestry Rally where they finished second in class 10 (results). Photo by Tom of TMC Photography Cork
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 254 Now Online
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 254 is Now Online, Happy Viewing and enjoy our latest Programme
Wonderful Production of “Family Fever” at Glen Theatre
Flowers and the Divine Mercy
Flowers by Garden of Eve at St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet today, and the picture on the altar for Divine Mercy Sunday. Photos thanks to Tom from TMC Photography Cork
Hugely Popular Millstreet Walking Festival Continues Today
Next “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station on Tuesday 21st April
The next “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com at 9.30pm until 11.00pm will be broadcast on Tuesday 21st April. There will not be a transmission of “Radio Treasures” on this Tuesday 14th April. Therefore part two of Jack Buckley’s interview will not be broadcast until 10pm on Tuesday week. (S.R.)
Preparing LTV2 Millstreet Programme 253
The Aubane Social
“Family Fever” at the Glen Theatre
Banteer Drama Group “Family Fever” by Sam Cree continues at the Glen Theatre this Sun 12th April at 8:30pm and this hilarious comedy is a follow up to last year’s “Wedding Fever”. As the Galbraith family prepare for Christmas and New Year, Alec Galbraith hopes for a peaceful Christmas. However, Myra, his eldest daughter, is heavily pregnant and is ready to give birth at any moment, while daughter Linda is cooing in a lovesick fashion over the latest object of her affections, the kilted Scotsman Archie McNulty. Stir in a pair of staidly disapproving in-laws, nosy neighbours Willie and Emily Beatty disturbing the peace, some slinky ladies underwear, an amorous Aunt Maud, a nappy-changing scene where flour is used instead of talc to salve the baby’s bottom, and a generous amount of seasonal tippling, and you get the picture!
Everyone is welcome. There is also a show on Sunday 19th April at 8:30pm.
Further details on the Glen Theatre Facebook Page
Parish Newsletter – Divine Mercy Sunday – 12th April, 2015
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy Sunday – 12th April, 2015
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> http://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: Julia Murphy, Coolikerane; Pat Joe Fitzgerald, Knocknageeha, Boherbue. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Divine Mercy Sunday – 12th April, 2015”
My Brother John
In nineteen fifty two my brother John in his late teens left Millstreet
New challenges in life he wished to meet
He was the eldest of our family
Perhaps a dozen years older than me
His travels took him to the U S A
From Claraghatlea in distance far away
Tall and athletic his hair was chestnut brown
He was one never more to see old Millstreet Town
Audrone’s Nail & Brow Bar at West End, Millstreet
Nail&Brow Bar@InstyleHairdesign Millstreet
No.1 Gelish color Fingers&Toes- Eyebrow tint and wax €50
No.2 Full body Spray Tan-Half leg wax €30
No.3 File&Polish color Fingers&Toes-Eyebrow Threading €25
Contact -086-3570214 or 029-21846
(Offer valid til 1st June) We thank Audrone for the notice (S.R.)
Lots of Updates on Millstreet Presentation N.S. Website
Please check out the latest updates to our school website:
- Photographs of Woolly and Little Ba in Room 3
- Photographs of Easter Art 2015
- Photographs of 3rd & 4th Class Bake Sale (€713 raised for Trócaire)
- Information about our Fundraising Raffle (Your support greatly appreciated)
- Looking Forward to Term 3
+ lots more added on a daily basis.
Please feel free to leave a comment in our blog. We would love to know what you think of all our hard work.
Many thanks to Ciara for the important update. (S.R.)
Thank You from the Wall Family
Sheila and Michael Wall and their families, want to sincerely thank the organising committee of the Monster Quiz held in Cullen Community Hall on Easter Monday in aid of The Jamie Wall Trust Fund.
“We are also deeply appreciative of the wonderful support from everyone who was present and those who supported it even though they could not attend. Your kind gesture will never be forgotten and hopefully Jamie’s recovery will be a fitting monument to your magnificent support and goodwill.”
“Oliver” at the Briery Gap
Briery Gap are delighted to present this year’s Musical “Oliver” to be staged from Friday 24th April 2015 performed by The Briery Gap Players and directed by Kevin Hough of RTE. Join us as Briery Gap players bring Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life!
Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2015 at 8:00pm
Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2015 at 8pm
Matinee Sunday 3rd May at 3pm
Admission €16 / Concessions €13 / Matinee €12
Please contact Box Office on 026-41793 for bookings or alternatively check out our website brierygap.ie
Changes in the Square (June 2003)
Up to the 1990’s Jerry O’Riordan’s was one of a number of grocery shops in the Square in Millstreet. In June 2003 the three houses at the corner of the square which made up the shop and store were to be demolished to make way for the new credit union. Seán Radley was on hand to take photos of the demolition and at the time were published on what was then for a short time, the Millstreet website (millstreet.20m.com).
More photos below [read more …] “Changes in the Square (June 2003)”
British Rally Legend Russell Brookes visits Millstreet
Russell & Julia Brookes visited the home of John P & Eileen Kelleher today, after a fab weekend where Russell drove John’s 1991 Ford Cosworth, in the ’91 colours at the Copper Coast Challenge in Newross! (Article & photos thanks to Tom of TMC Photography Cork)
Public Meeting Notice
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Millstreet man, and new Cork North West Candidate Steven O’Riordan is holding a series of Public Meetings in the area in April.
Everyone is encouraged to go along and participate in the wide range of topics that are up for discussion, and the questions and answers session on the issues that affect you directly.
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The meetings are to be held at:
- 21st April at 8pm, in the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet
- 22nd April at 8pm in the Castle Hotel, Macroom
- 23rd April at 8pm in the Park Bar, Kanturk
For more information, contact Steven at 087-0674520
(Click the poster to see it full size)
Maintenance Rather than Checking Out the “Golden Eagles”!
The work is being carried out in brilliant sunshine as we enjoy such great Easter Week weather. Some more images [read more …] “Maintenance Rather than Checking Out the “Golden Eagles”!”
Easter Ceremonies 1916 in Millstreet
Easter 2015 is just gone, but here’s a look back at the Easter Ceremonies in Millstreet 99 years ago, and how different it was:
The impressive ceremonies connected with Holy Week were carried out with the customary solemnity in St.Patrick’s Parish Church, Millstreet. On Holy Thursday High Mass was celebrated at 10 o’clock, the celebrant being the Rev M. F. Scanlan, C.C.; deacon, the Rev. J. J. O’Sullivan, C.C, and the sub-deacon, Very Rev. J. Canon Casey, P.P., V.F. After Mass the Blessed Sacratment was taken from the High Altar to the Alter of Repose. The children of the Presentation Convent Schools, tastefully dressed, and the members of the Children of Mary Society, preceded by cross-bearcer and neolytes (sp?) . inarched in processional order round the Church. The Altar of Repose, where the Sacred Heart rested in a bank of flowers, and lit up by innumerable tapers, formed a beautiful spectacle, and was visited all day by a constant stream of devoted worshippers. On Good Friday Mass of the Pre-sanctified was celebrated by the Very Rev. J. Canon Casey, P.P., V.F., and tho Blessed Sacrament was taken back to the High Altar in processional order, as on Holy Thursday. All through theo day the Church was visited by worshippers, whose demeanour was most edifying. The glorious Feast of the Resurrection was celebrated with all the joy and splendour befitting the great occasion. At nine o’clock Mass, an eloquent sermon on the [read more …] “Easter Ceremonies 1916 in Millstreet”
Fr Jim Byrne, St. Patrick’s Mission Society (1915-1981)
Fr Jim Byrne was born at the RIC Barracks in the Square, Millstreet, Co. Cork on the 2nd of February, 1915. The son of Mary (Riordan) and William Byrne, he commenced his primary education from 1920 to 1923 at the Presentation Convent, Millstreet. He then re-located to Nottingham and pursued his primary education there form 1923 to 1925. The remainder of this stage of his education was at the Patrician Brothers Tullow, from 1925 to 1929. It was there he did his secondary education from 1929 to 1934. In 1934, he entered Kiltegan and was ordained in December, 1941. Due to war time travel restrictions, it was 1943 when he reached Nigeria.
He ministered in Calabar during the years 1943 to 1945. From that year until 1947, he served as Chaplain to the Nigerian armed forces. Having completed this stint, he returned to Calabar where he was to minister until 1961. In that year ill-health forced him to return to Ireland.
From 1964 to 1970, he served in the Diocese of Clifton in England and then in Westminster from 1970 to 1979, when he returned to Kiltegan. He remained there until his sudden death on the 10th of June, 1981.
from the St.Patrick’s Missionary Society website
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Fr Jim (pictured on the left) at Urua Akpan in Nigeria (photo is from Holy Child West Aftica Missions – Return to Africa)
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See the Society Cemetery in Kiltegan where Fr Jim was laid to rest (+ comment from his niece Mary O’Connor) [Find a Grave]
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1915 February 2nd: Birth of James Byrne at the Barrack, Millstreet, to Mary Byrne (née Riordan) and William Byrne, Constable RIC.
Also: read about Fr. Jim’s father William Byrne who was an R.I.C. Constable and Sergeant in Millstreet from 1914 to 1922, his mother Mary Riordan, and his other siblings, on our article on them
Anti Litter Challenge 2015
Millstreet Tidy Town Association would like to invite one and all to take part in the Anti Litter Competition for 2015. It is potentially worth €1750 to the Millstreet Tidy Town Association. What has that to do with me I hear you ask ?
The annual spend for the Millstreet Tidy Town Association per annum is roughly between €9000 to €10000. This prize fund would go a long way to help aid our efforts in maintaining our beautiful town.
The first adjudication will take place on the 27th of April, so that only gives us 3 weeks. Everybody can help, even just by tidying up outside our own houses and surrounding footpaths. There will be Litter Pick Ups organised in the coming weeks. 
We would really appreciate if one and all got involved.
It won’t take long if we all do a small part. Why not get together with your neighbours and organise your own Litter Pick Up in your street.
We have a beautiful town and would love to be able to showcase this. Millstreet has won first prize in this competition in previous years. It would be great if we could do it again.
