Cluichí agus Ceol at Millstreet Community School Today

Continuing to celebrate St. Patrick's Week 2015 a most enjoyable afternoon was organised at Millstreet Community School where games, music and refreshments were shared by an intergenerational Group of enthusiastic participants. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Continuing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Week 2015 a most enjoyable afternoon was organised at Millstreet Community School where games, music and refreshments were shared by an Intergenerational Group of enthusiastic participants. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Cluichí agus Ceol 201513Ceol agus Cluichí at MCS 19th March 2015 -800And here we share many more pictures from the very [read more …] “Cluichí agus Ceol at Millstreet Community School Today”

Something Special

Millstreet Pipe Band at Ballydaly Mass - photo by John Tarrant
Millstreet Pipe Band at Ballydaly Mass on Tuesday morning last – photo by John Tarrant

St.Patrick’s Day is always very busy for Millstreet Pipe Band. On Tuesday they started early at Ballydaly mass, followed by Millstreet mass at 11:30, followed by the Killarney Parade at 2pm, and finally back to the Millstreet Parade at 5pm.

Now our Pipe Band always play during St.Patrick’s Day mass in St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet, so when it was mentioned the week before that they would be played again this year, I was happy because it’s always nice, but didn’t take extra special notice of it.

But … what they played as the reflection after communion turned out to be something unexpectedly special. It started with a number of pipers playing from the altar, but then the church organ started to play at the opposite end of the church, and as the musicians played, for a few precious minutes as the low bass vibrations of the organ and the pipers passed through us, everyone was enthralled by beauty and emotion of the moment, as the hairs stood on the back of our necks … and it was of course followed by a rapturous applause.  Truly, a moment not to be forgotten. [read more …] “Something Special”

Justin Black’s Magnificent Coverage of the Millstreet Parade 2015

Justborn 1 MSt. Parade 2015-800 Justborn 2 MSt. Parade 2015-800 Justborn 4 MSt. Parade 2015-800 Justborn 7 MSt. Parade 2015-800Here we share some more superb images from Justin Black’s coverage of Tuesday’s wonderfully colourful St. Patrick’s Day Parade.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)  More images as captured by Millstreet Museum will [read more …] “Justin Black’s Magnificent Coverage of the Millstreet Parade 2015”

The Alex Ott Appeal – Rock for Ott

2015-03-18 Alex Ott Appeal -posterAlex Ott suffered a serious spinal injury while exercising a horse last November.
He has undergone phase one of his immediate treatment in Cork University
Hospital and he is now in The National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin undergoing assessment and intensive treatment.

Alex is a well known hunt enthusiast where horses coupled with all forms of
equestrian sport were his life. Alex is a passionate horseman, skilled in all
aspects of horse  management and both he and his partner Janet run Gooseberry
Hill Horses. He has four young children Zara, Andy, Luke, Ella all active pony riders within Duhallow … Read the full article

[read more …] “The Alex Ott Appeal – Rock for Ott”

Bus to support Teddy at the Voice of the Glen

2015-02-20 Teddy Herlihy singing in the Voice of the GlenThere will be a bus to the Voice of the Glen semi-final (at the Glen Theatre, Banteer) in support of Teddy Herlihy, Cahirbanagh Lower on Friday March 27th. Leaving: Rathmore @ 7:15pm. Ballydaly @ 7:30pm sharp. Millstreet 7:45pm sharp For advance booking contact: 087-6676817

Teddy who comes from a musical family, plays the big bass drum with Millstreet Pipe Band, and qualified from the first round singing “One Day at a Time” (see the video below)

[read more …] “Bus to support Teddy at the Voice of the Glen”

Cluichí agus Ceol! at Millstreet Community School – Thurs. 19th March

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Adults of all ages are invited to take part.  Games will include draughts, chess, scrabble, and various card games.  Music will be provided by the students and anyone else who’d like to join in! For more details contact 029 70087

Genealogy: Dr. Michael W. O’Keefe

Michael W O'Keefe, born in Millstreet in 1852 012-800On St. Patrick’s Day, I send along a pic of my great-grandfather, Dr. Michael W. O’Keefe, 1852-1926, born in Millstreet, son of Daniel & Catherine O’Keefe, so it is said, and sent to the US about 1860 to be educated by his older brother Rev. Dennis Aloysius O’Keefe (1840-1868), a priest who sent the boy Michael to a Catholic school (St. Charles) in Maryland.

Dennis had parishes in Uxbridge, Mass., and then Clinton, Mass., and died while raising funds to build a church. His parishioners built a huge monument to him in the graveyard (instead of a church?).

Michael went on to the College of the Holy Cross in [read more …] “Genealogy: Dr. Michael W. O’Keefe”

Steve Collins v Chris Eubank – 18th March 1995

CHRIS EUBANK vs STEVE COLLINS I: Steve Collins defeated the previously unbeaten long-reigning champion Chris Eubank in Green Glens, Millstreet, on 18th March 1995 to win the WBO super-middleweight title.

Collins had enlisted the help of well known guru Tony Quinn, and they led the press to believe that Collins would be [read more …] “Steve Collins v Chris Eubank – 18th March 1995”

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig Oraibh Go Léir

St. Patrick in Millstreet! Artist supreme, Brian O'Leary's superb window creative art at Millstreet Post Office. Many thanks to Margaret and Noreen at Millstreet Post Office for permitting me to record the magnificent work of art from inside the Post Office. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
St. Patrick in Millstreet! Artist supreme, Brian O’Leary‘s superb window creative art at Millstreet Post Office. Many thanks to Margaret and Noreen at Millstreet Post Office for permitting me to record the magnificent work of art from inside the Post Office. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
The wonderfully talented members of Millstreet CCÉ with their splendid Teacher, Mrs. O'Leary. The congregation at the 7.30pm Mass on Monday warmly applauded the excellent presentation of traditional music by the Group.
The wonderfully talented members of Millstreet CCÉ with their splendid Teacher, Mrs. O’Leary. The congregation at the 7.30pm Mass on Monday warmly applauded the excellent presentation of traditional music by the Group.

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Fr. James McSweeney celebrating the St. Patrick's Day eve Mass at St. Patrick's Church Millstreet on 16th March 2015.
Fr. James McSweeney celebrating the St. Patrick’s Day eve Mass at St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on 16th March 2015.

Superbly Popular “Crystal Swing” at Wallis Arms Hotel Tonight

Michael, Dervla, Derek and Mary Burke of "Crystal Swing" receiving Millstreet gifts from Nigel of the Wallis Arms Hotel just in advance of appearing before a wonderfully enthusiastic audience tonight (Sat. 14th March 2015). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Michael, Dervla, Derek and Mary Burke of “Crystal Swing” receiving Millstreet gifts from Nigel of the Wallis Arms Hotel just in advance of appearing before a wonderfully enthusiastic audience tonight (Sat. 14th March 2015). Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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11Crystal Swing in Millstreet 14th March 2015 -8006Crystal Swing in Millstreet 14th March 2015 -800Among those in the audience tonight – a splendid group who arrived by the C.A.R.T. bus – Carriganima Area Rural Transport.2Crystal Swing in Millstreet 14th March 2015 -800Some more images we share from the very [read more …] “Superbly Popular “Crystal Swing” at Wallis Arms Hotel Tonight”

GAA games this weekend

  • U18 A Football League Grp1: Duarigle Gaels 1-12 Knocknagree 2-12, in Cullen 17th March 12:00
  • JBFL: Lyre 2-11 Millstreet 1-16, 7:30pm March 14th 🙂
  • Intermediate Football League: Rockchapel 0-16 Millstreet 1-7 – 2pm Sun 15th in Rockchapel
  • JAHL: Millstreet 1-16 Newmarket 3-9, 2:30pm March 17th (St.Patrick’s Day)

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DUHALLOW U21 A FOOTBALL Championship Draws S/FINALS.
Robert Emmetts v Millstreet, 5pm Saturday 21st in Kanturk; Boherbue v Knocknagree

Parish Newsletter – 15th March, 2015

PARISH NEWSLETTER – BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fourth Sunday of Lent – 15th March, 2015
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. 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: Joe Garvey, Killarney Road & Kildorrery [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 15th March, 2015”

Pride and Respect for Our National Flag

Millstreet Community School registering with the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation which seeks to promote pride and respect for our National Flag. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Community School registering with the Thomas F. Meagher Foundation which seeks to promote pride and respect for our National Flag.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

5Respect for our National Flag -8001Respect for our National Flag -800And here we share further information which Deputy Principal, Frances Kearney provided following her recent attendance in Waterford at the official launch of [read more …] “Pride and Respect for Our National Flag”

Nadd Ambush – March 10th 1921

John P & I are very interested in local history, so we went up to Glentaneatnagh on Tuesday (March 10th) on the anniversary to pay our respects. It also ties into the burning of Dromagh Castle the day before (March 9th 1921)

The main picture below is of flags on the monument at Glentaneatnagh (located here). The next (small) monument is at Nadbeg (located here), and the last monument is at Nadd village on main Banteer to Cork road (located here). – from Tom of TMC Photography

I.R.A. Suffer Losses During Roundup at Nadd is a very good article describing the activities before, during and after that wet and foggy morning in Nadd in 1921.

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U16 Football v Kanturk

2014-10-25 Millstreet GAA - crest logoCullengaa - crest - logoResult: Duarigle Gaels 5-18 Wolfe Tones 3-11 🙂

Another Duarigle Gaels win !! Well Done Lads !! Thanks to everyone who came to support. Millstreetgaa.ie to be launched soon !!

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MILLSTREET / CULLEN (DUARIGLE GAELS)
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KANTURK (WOLFE TONES)

Under 16 A Football League This Wednesday 11th in Millstreet at 7 o’clock .

ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED.

[read more …] “U16 Football v Kanturk”

Presentation NS at the Duhallow School Blitz

The Presentation NS 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Class teams participated in the Duhallow School Football Blitz on March 11th in Rathcoole. The opposing teams included Boherbue, Newmarket, Banteer and Knocknagree. All girls had a fantastic performance despite the mucky and wet conditions (there was an inch of rain last night). Well done girls!
Photos thanks Michelle

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[read more …] “Presentation NS at the Duhallow School Blitz”

Death Notice: Nora Downey (née O’Sullivan), formerly of Main Street

1928-2015 Nora Mary Downey (née O'Sullivan) - better known as Noreen SalNora Downey née O’Sullivan, sister of Kevin, Dennis and Sheila of Main Street, passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th March in England.

She leaves behind Her daughter, Joanna, saddened but glad she is reunited in heaven with her husband Pat and son Shaun.

May she rest in peace.

[read more …] “Death Notice: Nora Downey (née O’Sullivan), formerly of Main Street”

New Nest Boxes by our Men’s Shed

20150310_200459- Men's Shed Nest Boxes10th March 2015, the Millstreet Mens Shed presented members of Millstreet Tidy Town association with 12 nest boxes.

The nest boxes which were beautifully built by the Men’s Shed  and will be strategically located around the greener parts of Millstreet. Mainly the Town park, Clara Rd, Community school and perhaps even across from the Men’s Shed so the lads can observe their handy work.

There are 3 different types of nest boxes involved and a huge amount of effort and craftsmanship was placed into the creation of these nest boxes.

More information will be available on nest boxes on Millstreet Tidy Town website, which will be up and running in the coming weeks.

Many thanks to all involved. Pictured are Bertie Buckley and members of Mens Shed and Derry Sheehan and Kieran Murphy of Millstreet Tidy Town.

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