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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Regional Report 1257 – 10th March 2015

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                                  Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News report 1257 from Millstreet.    Fondest greeting dear friends and I wish you all the very best on this lovely bright and crisp Tuesday morning.

Our Community Council Awards Social was a glittering event at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night last and the house was full.

Following a wonderful meal which was enjoyed by all,  Noel Buckley took the stand and  gave an interesting speech about all the great things that Millstreet has to offerand about our wonderful achievements in the past and the encouraging future that lies ahead.

There were eleven worthy recipients, for awards, each one or group lauded for their great work in making Millstreet a better place. Then there was music and dancing and merry making until late.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1257 – 10th March 2015”

On this day 1921: Dromagh Castle was burned down

Dromagh Castle in sunshine

On the night of March 9th 1921, Millstreet IRA Battalion Column were involved in the burning and destruction of the 16th century Dromagh Castle, which was being prepared for occupation by Auxiliaries.

The castle was previously the seat of the O’Keeffe Clan who ruled the area.

Read about more of the activities at the time.

[read more …] “On this day 1921: Dromagh Castle was burned down”

Genealogy: Cornelius Casey

MY great-grand father, Cornelius Casey was born in Ireland about 1842.  My problem is I do not know where in Ireland he was born so I have hit a brick wall. I did hear Bantry but that could be where he left from.  He staked a mining claim in New Zealand in 1868. I have not been able to find him arriving in New Zealand but think it would have been shortly before he staked his claim as I think that maybe why he went to New Zealand was for the mining.  He married Ellen Keohane in 1872 in NZ.  She was baptised in the Parish of Caheragh, Co. Cork in 1845 the daughter of James and Catherine Keohane (McCarthy).  I do know that he returned to Ireland from NZ in May 1908 and returned to NZ in November 1908.  I have researched every avenue in NZ and cannot find anything that gives me a clue.  I was looking at an Irish genealogy site and came across a Cornelius Casey name from Millstreet and for some reason I could not get this connection out of my mind.  So was wondering if there are any Casey families in Millstreet that are researching the name and maybe able to make a connection with me.  Or anyone that can help me.  I would be most grateful.
Thank you, Marie Casey <email>  [read more …] “Genealogy: Cornelius Casey”

Death Notice: Joe Garvey

Garrett Hickey, Rita Hickey & Joe Garvey c. 1947 Coláiste Pádraig on the Carnegie Hall balcony
Garrett Hickey, Rita Hickey & Joe Garvey c. 1947 – teachers at Coláiste Pádraig pictured here on the balcony of the Carnegie Hall

Joe Garvey, Kildorrery, and formerly of Millstreet and Brosna Co Kerry. In his 98th year peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Abbeylands Nursing Home Kildorrery on 8th March 2015.

Beloved Husband of the late Nora and dear Father of Donal, Fr John, Joe, Michael, Anna(Coffey) and Mary (Rice). Sadly missed by his son-in-law, Daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, Nephews, Nieces, and the Coffey Family Kilclooney. R.I.P

Rosary on Tuesday evening in Abbeylands Nursing Home Kildorrery at 8pm. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home Millstreet on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm with removal at 8.00pm to St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in St Marys Cemetery.

[read more …] “Death Notice: Joe Garvey”

Cork Scór Recitation Champion

Congrats to John O’Sullivan, Aubane who again won the County Senior Scór Recitation for St.John’s over the weekend.


[read more …] “Cork Scór Recitation Champion”

Tommy O’Connor Did Dream

1989 - Tommy O'Connor in the Middle (with Jason O'Sullivan and Donal Twomey)Of greatness for Millstreet Tommy O Connor did dream
That they would be the first club in Duhallow to have a senior hurling team
And against the best clubs in Cork County with success compete
And win the Senior County Championship trophy for the green and gold of Millstreet

An under age hurling tournament held yearly in Millstreet Town park in honor of the name
Of the man who was passionate about the hurling game
A love of hurling a great game played with speed and skill
In the youngsters of Millstreet he tried to instil

[read more …] “Tommy O’Connor Did Dream”

Fairtrade initiative by Millstreet Community School students

fair trade survey-1Photo: Transition Year students Áine McAuliffe and Cara Sheahan who devised and administered the Fairtrade survey that was completed by proprietors in Millstreet in February 2015

Millstreet Community School Transition Year Fairtrade Group have conducted a survey of Fairtrade products in our local shops and found a great variety available.

Buying Fairtrade labelled products is a powerful way to make a difference to the lives of people in poorer countries. Simply by switching to Fairtrade, you can help lift people out of poverty, at no cost to you. Fairtrade actually changes lives, by eliminating the causes of poverty. It guarantees fair wages; no child labour; environmental sustainability.

Locally available Fairtrade products include flowers, all Cadbury’s chocolate, some Nestlé chocolate, tea, coffee, drinking chocolate, Green and Black chocolate, and a wide variety of fruit. Keep an eye out for these when shopping locally in Coleman’s Centra, Supervalu, Nibbles, Herlihy’s Centra and Aroma.

The T.Y. class hosted a Fairtrade Fest in Millstreet Parish Centre on 28th February, and lots of people showed an interest. The T.Y. group now hope to set up a Fairtrade group here in town with interested people looking to get more involved.

We hope eventually to have Millstreet become a Fairtrade Town. This would raise the profile of the Fairtrade efforts in the area, and get recognition and media coverage for local outlets offering Fairtrade products. See fairtrade.ie for details.
It would be a big help if shops and community groups also got involved.

If you would like to find out more, you can e-mail <email> or phone 029 70087 and give your name and contact details.  Thank you!

Cork Music Station To Broadcast Live from Athlone on Monday Night

On this Monday, 9th March 2015 www.corkmusicstation will be broadcasting live from 7.30pm from the prestigious Irish Country Sound Awards which will be held in Athlone with MC Supreme - Michael Commins. The Presenter Supreme on Cork Music Station is of course William Fitzgerald. Happy Listening. (S.R.)
On this Monday, 9th March 2015 www.corkmusicstation will be broadcasting live from 7.30pm from the prestigious Irish Country Sound Awards which will be held in Athlone with MC Supreme – Michael Commins. The Presenter Supreme on Cork Music Station is of course William Fitzgerald. Happy Listening. (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – Third Sunday of Lent – 8th March, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday of Lent – 8th March, 2014
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: Peg O’Keeffe, Drishane Road; Kathleen Kelleher, Lackabawn; Sr. Barbara Davis, Good Shepherd Covent, Limerick & late of Tanyard; Michelle Bates (née Manley), London.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Third Sunday of Lent – 8th March, 2014”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 250 (Highlights over the last 10 Years of Broadcasting by LTV2 Millstreet)

LTV2 Millstreet Milestone 250th Programme is now online, in this Historic Programme we take a look at some Highlights from the past 10 Years of Broadcasting since we were formed as a Group, some of the items featured in this Programme includes an Interview with Maureen O`Hara, a look back at the Westlife Concert held in Green Glens back in 2006, we have some music from Knocknagree and Cullen, some Cork 20 action from 2005,we take a look at the FICC Rally held in Millstreet back in 2007 along with other memories as well.

The LTV2 Millstreet Crew would like to thank the support we have got over the past 10 years and are glad to have brought  Entertainment to many people in that time and hopefully we can continue this for many years to come, Happy Viewing.

Millstreet Community Awards 2015

Recipients and Sponsors at Friday night's superb Millstreet Community Awards 2015 held in the Wallis Arms Hotel. A full feature on the excellent later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Recipients and Sponsors at Friday night’s superb Millstreet Community Awards 2015 held in the Wallis Arms Hotel. A full feature on the excellent event later.   Noel Buckley was the splendid MC at the prestigious occasion.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Sr.Barbara Davis, formerly of the Tanyard

The death has occurred of Sr. Barbara DAVIS (Good Shepherd Sisters, Pennywell Road, Limerick and late of the Tanyard, Millstreet, Co.Cork) – March 4, 2015, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Milford Nursing Home. Sr. Barbara; deeply regretted by her Sisters in Community, family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Good Shepherd Convent Oratory today (Friday) from 4 o’clock. Requiem Mass in Convent Oratory tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 o’clock. Funeral afterwards to Mount St. Oliver Cemetery. Rest in Peace.

Lourdes Easter 2015 Fundraising – Thank you!

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The fundraising efforts to cover the travel and accommodation costs of six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who’ll be going to Lourdes at Easter 2015 as helpers with IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, has been successfully completed.  Thanks to everyone who supported Darren Kiely, Sean Guerin, Amy McSweeney, Lauren Buicke, Máire Ellen O’Connor & Andrea Guerin – whether it be through sponsorship, donations, the two cake sale or the table quiz.  A total of €4575 was raised.  €3900 of this covered the travel and accommodation costs of our students.  The remaining €675 will be split between the three groups that the students will be travelling with to support the groups in their fundraising efforts. The costs of all children or young people who travel with each group, and who are the main focus of the week in Lourdes at Easter, have their fare paid for them through the fundraising efforts of the helpers.  Once again, thank you!

‘fun-night-in’ with fashion guru Joan Cashman

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All Ireland Title for Millstreet Macra

Well done Niamh O'Mahony Rebecca Ambrose James Buckley and Eoin O'Sullivan on bringing the club our second National title in Club Question time!!! Well worth the trip to Drogheda — at Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club.
Well done to (from left) Eoin O’Sullivan, Rebecca Ambrose, Niamh O’Mahony and James Buckley on bringing the Muskerry Club its second National title in Club Question time!  Well worth the trip to Drogheda — at Boyne Valley Hotel & Country Club. Click on the image to enlarge.  Photo from Millstreet Macra Facebook and we thank Jerry O’Mahony for alerting us to this superb Millstreet Win.   (S.R.)

Seachtain na Gaeilge @ Millstreet Library

Seachtain na Gaeilge Events at Cork County Library & Arts Service

Millstreet Library: Bi-lingual storytelling session for children with Kathleen Moynihan

Thurs 5th & Thurs 12th from 11.15am to 12.15pm

The full list of Seachtain na Gaeilge (snag.ie) events being run by the Cork County Library & Arts Services can be seen here

Two Lovely Ladies looking for a Good Home

These two lovely ladies are urgently looking for a new home. They are ten and eight years old, spayed, and housetrained. They are used to being indoors. Their owners are  emigrating to Australia very soon and have unfortunately failed after trying desperately to find them new homes. Please share  this information to try and find them a perfect spot for their golden years. Contact Breeda at 0872370254
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Regional Report 1256 – 3rd March 2015

Eily broadcasting her Weekly Report
Regional Report is by Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1256 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the best on this cold and wintry Tuesday morning, with a blanket of beautiful snow on the ground.

The Month of March is upon us and is living up to its name of being as wild as a March Hare. The light blanket of snow our our roads on Monday morning caused lots of minor mishaps,though the highway at Ceim was blocked for a while when a big lorry jack-knifed on the hill, however nothing serious was reported. Extreme caution is advised during this cold snap which is said to be short-lived.

Our annual March Fair was badly hampered by bad weather on Sunday. The crowds and the number of stalls were the smallest ever as well as the number of horses at the sales area in the Fair Field. The cold sleety showers made it clear to many that the out of doors was to be avoided.  [read more …] “Regional Report 1256 – 3rd March 2015”