Our Stats for 2014

In 2014 millstreet.ie again had an increased in visitors to all parts of the site (we do wonder, but it shows no sign of stopping).

There were over 1.1 million page views across the year. It works out at 3,044 views a day on average from about 2,000 distinct (human) visitors. The pageviews are up from 933k in 2013 and have been rising every year since we were first recording them in 2009. Our home page was again by far the most popular page viewed with 714 thousand views over the year, as it really is the centre of the site.

We have about 2,500 Facebook followers, 264 Twitter followers, 100 subscribed to emails, but most of the visitors to the site now appear to be just regular visitors which is nice to see.

So, to those that are now putting articles up themselves (Seán, Hannelie, Bernard, John, and Rebbecca), regular contributors (Eily, and Sharon), to the countless people who shared news, photos, notices, and anything else with us, and to everyone who visited the site to keep up with the news and happenings … we’d just like to say Thank You, because without you we’re nothing, and we’d be a little less without any one of you.

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The ever increasing views on the home page of millstreet.ie and pretty obvious from this graph (August 2010 to January 2015)

[read more …] “Our Stats for 2014”

Celebrating New Year in Style at Boeing Swim!

With lots more pictures to follow later we celebrate the annual New Year Swim at 12.30pm today with newly married Happy Couple - Colm and Sheila. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
With lots more pictures to follow later we celebrate the annual New Year Swim at 12.30pm today with newly married Happy Couple – Colm and Sheila. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Video above from the Irish Examiner.

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[read more …] “Celebrating New Year in Style at Boeing Swim!”

Millstreet Coursing – Order of Running

2014-01-02 Millstreet Town Park in sunshine set up for coursingOrder of Running for the upcoming Millstreet Coursing Meet (ICC)

  • Friday 2nd, and Saturday 3rd of January (starting at 11:30am both days)
  • Friday : Twice through the Derby Trial Stakes and Oaks Trial Stakes. Once through North Cork Cup (after interval).
  • Saturday : Start with Tanyard Stake, Game Protection Cup and complete card.
  • Judge: Tony Reddan / Slipper: Sean McAuliffe / Asst Slipper: David O’Connor.

See below the runners draws and more (results added also):

[read more …] “Millstreet Coursing – Order of Running”

Wonderful Wedding of Siobhán & Seán Óg on New Year’s Eve 2014

The wonderful Wedding of Siobhán O'Donoghue and Seán Óg Murphy took place at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Wednesday, 31st December 2014. We appreciate receiving permission to share a selection of images from the Church Ceremony. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
The wonderful Wedding of Siobhán O’Donoghue and Seán Óg Murphy took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Wednesday, 31st December 2014. We appreciate receiving permission to share a selection of images from the Church Ceremony. Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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We wish the Happy Couple every Blessing for the future as we now share some further pictures from [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding of Siobhán & Seán Óg on New Year’s Eve 2014”

Supervalu Christmas 2014 Art Competition

 5-8 Category - Karolina Slebocka (1st) & Joanna O'Shea (2nd) 9-12 Category - Beibhinn Moynihan (1st) & Lauren Kelleher (2nd)

A wonderful Christmas Art Competition was held at Supervalu before Christmas.   There was a marvellous entry and we are grateful to Rachel at Supervalu for our featured pictures and for the results of the popular Competition:  5-8 Category – Karolina Slebocka (1st) & Joanna O’Shea (2nd)
9-12 Category – Beibhinn Moynihan (1st) & Lauren Kelleher (2nd).   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Millstreet Welcomes 2015!

Millstreet Pipe Band so wonderfully loyal to the tradition of welcoming the New Year at the Square Plaza joined by cheerful supporters of this great tradition. And our wish from our Millstreet Website Team - "A very Happy New Year and may your Blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow throughout a very Bright 2015 ... and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!" Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Pipe Band so wonderfully loyal to the tradition of welcoming the New Year at the Square Plaza joined by cheerful supporters of this great tradition. And our wish from our Millstreet Website Team – “A very Happy New Year and may your Blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow throughout a very Bright 2015 … and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!”   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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We thank all our many loyal followers of our Millstreet Website.   The encouraging comments we receive have been truly uplifting and it’s clear that the website has now become an important part of Millstreet daily life … at home and abroad.  Let us now view some further images from our coverage at the Square Plaza on [read more …] “Millstreet Welcomes 2015!”

Ring out the Old, and Ring in the New

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Ringing in 2013

As is tradition, Millstreet Pipe Band will Ring in the New Year in the Square this evening (Wednesday December 31st) at 8pm.

It would be nice to see people come together for this … and it looks like being dry too!

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light:
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. [read more …] “Ring out the Old, and Ring in the New”

An Outstanding Academic Achievement in 2014

Brídelle Cronin 2014
Before the year draws to a close, Brídelle Cronin, Knocknakilla, Millstreet deserves heartfelt congratulations on her outstanding academic success during 2014 about which we recently learned. Brídelle scored 12 A’s in her Junior Certificate Examination 2014 – a truly magnificent achievement. Great credit is due to Brídelle and to her inspiringly dedicated Teachers at Millstreet Community School.   We also recall the many great successes which the School experienced during 2014….And who could forget the absolutely brilliant “Donna Mia” musical so beautifully presented by the wonderfully talented Transition Year Students of Millstreet Community School.  (S.R.) 

“Radio Treasures New Year Special” Tonight from 9.30 to 11.00 on C.M.S.

An invitation to tune into www.corkmusicstation.com   tonight from 9.30 until 11.00.    Included is this week’s programme Millstreet News, Focus on Highlights from the Past Year with lots of Melodies, LTV2 Updates etc..   And there’s more…much, much more such as a feature on Elvis who would have been 80 on 8th January 2015.  Whether you are in Louisville, Kentucky or in Sydney, Australia or anywhere in Ireland … or indeed anywhere whatsoever….feel very welcome to contact the programme during transmission by texting 086 825 0074 or by visiting the Seán Radley Facebook page.   The will be no “Radio Treasures” broadcast next week – 6th Jan. 2015   (S.R.)

A truly magnificent festive garden display at Rathduane on the main Millstreet-Rathmore road - a real credit to its creative coordinators. And our "Radio Treasures" tonight will also have a festive atmosphere. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly magnificent festive garden display at Rathduane on the main Millstreet-Rathmore road – a real credit to its creative coordinators. And our “Radio Treasures” tonight will also have a festive atmosphere. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Fundraising Dance for Kanturk Hospital on New Year’s Eve

A Fundraising Dance for Kanturk Hospital will be held in the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk on Wednesday, 31st Dec. 2014.

Music by The Mike Duggan Sound.

Hamper and Spot Prizes Galore.

Admission:  €10.00   Doors open at 8.30pm.  

We thank William Fitzgerald for this notice.    (S.R.)

Paddy Healy

1980s Paddy Healy in Helen & Dave Curtins Bar in the early 80sWith his wife Peg they raised their children at Claramore before moving to Murphy’s Terrace
The quiet man with few words to say
And sad to think that he is with the departed
With the dead of Millstreet he forever lay.

There was so much to like about in Paddy Healy
I knew him before he grew old and gray
He drunk many a pint of frothy dark porter
Without being aggressive or loud in any way.

[read more …] “Paddy Healy”

Thank you for support for Lourdes Bake Sale in Millstreet Parish Centre

2014-12-20 IHCPT Lourdes cake saleA belated ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported the bake sale that took place on Saturday 20th December after 6.30pm Mass & Sunday 21st December after 11.30am Mass in Millstreet Parish Centre.

The aim of the bake sale was to help raise money for the six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be going to Lourdes at Easter 2015 with IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust as helpers. The students are Andrea Guerin, Amy McSweeney, Maire Ellen O’Connor, Lauren Buicke, Sean Guerin and Darren Kiely.  The fare for their travel and accommodation will be about €650/person.

An amazing total of €900 was raised! Thank you!

The next fundraising event for the students will be a table quiz in the Wallis Arms on Friday 30th January 2015 at 8pm.

Pommerit le VicomteTwinning Committee Pays Special Tribute to Doireann O’Sullivan

In Memory of the late Doireann O’Sullivan who was such a wonderfully supportive and dedicated Member of Millstreet Twinning Association we have just received a very special message from Yves Allain on behalf of the Twinning Association of our Twin Town, Pommerit le Vicomte.  We firstly share the exact message as received in French and then we include our translation of the much appreciated message from our great Friends in Brittany: 

It is with great emotion that we learned of the death of Doireann O’ Sullivan.
We appreciate and treasure our knowing Doireann for almost 30 years of our twinning relationships POMMERIT / Millstreet.
She was always so very welcoming and available to open her home to Pommeritains.
Co-Chair JOSEPH CROM and all members of the Twinning Committee join me to present our condolences to Doireann’s Family.
Sincerely,
YVES ALLAIN  (Thank you for communicating our sincere sympathy also to Millstreet Twinning Association including  PAT.JOHN.LIAM.ANN.BREEDA.GORDON …. AND OTHERS).
Yves – We thank you for your very kind communication and we also extend our heartfelt sympathy to Doireann’s Family.   A true lady – Doireann was a Friend Supreme to all.   May she rest in peace.   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.  (S.R.)

Juvenile GAA Social

Millstreet Juvenile GAA Social will take place on the 9th January in the Wallis Arms Hotel.

Our u15 footballers will receive medals for winning the u15 championship and our u6, u7 and u8 players will receive medals for their commitment and great success throughout the year.

Our local cork hero Mark Ellis will also be in our presence.

Tickets will go on sale this Tues 30th from 7-8pm in the gaa hall. €10 for adult ticket. €5 for children’s ticket.

John Kelleher’s Leprechaun

from the Paranormal Database:

John Kelleher captured a leprechaun under a rock near the summit of Mushera  mountain, and agreed only to let the creature go if it gave him a purse of coins. The little man told Kelleher that if he dug where he stood, he would find the purse. Kelleher let the leprechaun go, stuck a stick in the ground to mark the position and went home to find a shovel. Returning a short time later, the man found hundreds of identical sticks all stuck in the earth around the area. (the date of this is unkown)

Death Notice: Doireann O’Sullivan, Liscahane

2011-12 Doireann O'Sullivan at the Millstreet Twinning Christmas PartyO’SULLIVAN (Millstreet – Milford): On December 27, 2014, suddenly, in the exceptional care of the staff of Teach Altra, Newmarket, DOIREANN (nee O’Shea), beloved wife of the late Noel, loving mother to Nial and Cliona (Browne), mother-in-law to Dan and grandmother to Emma and David. Sadly missed by her family, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and a large circle of good friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Monday evening from 6pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the Churchyard, Dunmanway. Ar dheis dé go raibha h-anam dílis.

Death Notice: Julia O’Callaghan, Tullig

The death has occurred peacefully on December 27th 2014, in the excellent care of the matron and staff at Millstreet Community Hospital, of Julia O’Callaghan, Tullig. Sister of the late Jer and the late Kitty.

Rosary Saturday at 8pm. Removal Sunday at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet. Requiem mass Monday December 29th at 10am, with burial afterwards to St.Mary’s cemetery. Rest in Peace.
[read more …] “Death Notice: Julia O’Callaghan, Tullig”

Christmas Tree Recycling

Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Cork County Council has announced that Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling at its Civic Amenity Sites throughout the County after Christmas until January 31st 2015.
The Council is waiving its usual €3 entry fee where the public only present a Christmas tree for recycling at any of the 11 Civic Amenity Sites in the County. There are no other official drop-off points for Christmas trees other than the Civic Amenity Sites.
The last date for presentation to a Civic Amenity Sites is Saturday January 31st 2015. Please note that only Christmas trees will be accepted. Items such as tree stands and decorations will incur a charge.
Cork County Council has eleven (11) Civic Amenity Sites (Recycling Centres) open six days a week except where stated. (see the opening hours in the photo – above right)

MILLSTREET: Telephone 029-30971 (closed Mondays)
MACROOM: Telephone 026 43721
MALLOW: Telephone 022 50830(closed Mondays) [read more …] “Christmas Tree Recycling”

Parish Newsletter – 28th December, 2014 – Feast of the Holy Family

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Feast of the Holy Family – 28th December, 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:  Con Tarrant, Banteer; Julia O’Callaghan, Tullig; Doireann O’Sullivan, Liscahane [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 28th December, 2014 – Feast of the Holy Family”

Mushera Christmas Morning Climb

2014-12-25 Mushera Christmas Day Climb 05 - Some of the group at the topA lovely bright crisp morning greeted climbers for the annual Mushera Christmas Morning Climb, and a crowd of well in excess of a hundred took to the mountain to create an appetite for their Christmas dinner (or get away from the cooking of it!). This year the proceeds were in aid of the newly formed Aubane Community Alert, who added: “Many thanks to those who donated. The fund is still open. Sponorships cards still available”.


[read more …] “Mushera Christmas Morning Climb”

Millstreet Pipe Band Members Pay Tribute to the late Con Tarrant

Millstreet Pipe Band were among those who formed a special Guard of Honour in Banteer tonight in tribute to the late Con Tarrant, R.I.P.. The Band will ring out the year at The Square, Millstreet on Wednesday, 31st Dec. at 8pm. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Pipe Band were among those who at the Funeral of a very highly regarded and popular member of the Band, formed a special Guard of Honour in Banteer tonight in tribute to the late Con Tarrant, R.I.P..The Band will ring out the year at The Square, Millstreet on Wednesday, 31st Dec. at 8pm. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

 

Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Con Tarrant in the 1970s leading Millstreet Pipe Band down West End, Millstreet with Clara Mountain in the background.   (S.R.)

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Founding officer of Millstreet Pipe Band passes away – Associated with a number of organisations over the years, Con’s gentle and affable presence won many friends. A native of Millstreet, he figured promimently with the local Pipe Band for many years…

Celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas Mass 2014

The new Crib at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet was the focus of attention following the concelebration of Christmas Mass at 10pm on 24th Dec. 2014. The very large attendance included many visitors home for Christmas. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The new Crib at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet was the focus of attention following the concelebration of Christmas Mass at 10pm on 24th Dec. 2014. The very large attendance included many visitors home for Christmas.  From our Millstreet Website Team – We wish you all who have been such loyal followers of our local website a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas 2014.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Recycling Facility Opening Hours During Festive Season 2014/2015

Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge.  (S.R.)