Lourdes Table Quiz – Thank you!

The Table Quiz that took place on Friday 30th January in the Wallis Arms was a great success.  The purpose of the evening was to raise money to help cover the travel and accommodation costs of six 5th year students who are going to Lourdes at Easter as helpers with the IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust (€650/head).  Thirty two teams took part in the quiz and along with the raffle a total of €1894 was raised, which is fantastic.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the event and helped in any way to make the quiz a success.  Thanks especially to the Wallis Arms for providing the back room free of charge and to John Tarrant for devising excellent questions once again.

Sherkin North Shore’s New Website and Upcoming T.V. Programme

We’ve just added a new link to our “More Local Websites” section of our homepage – Sherkin North Shore.  We encourge you to view this new magnificent website http://www.sherkinnorthshore.com/ which has been created by Kathy and Michael O’Connor.   We thank Nancy in USA for alerting us to this splendid new development.   And, of course, don’t forget that Sherkin North Shore will be the very interesting subject of RTÉ’s “At Your Service” series with the Brennan Brothers this Sunday on RTÉ1 television at 8.30pm.  Every success to Kathy, Michael and their dedicated Team. (S.R.)

Beautiful Sherkin Island
Beautiful Sherkin Island

At Your Service Crew to meet O’Connor’s on Sherkn Island – Show with Mike and Kathy O’Connor is previewed on the Corkman (29th Jan)

 

Superb Gathering for MCS Table Quiz Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel

A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School's annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff efficiently coordinated tonight's popular even. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School’s annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff very efficiently coordinated tonight’s popular event. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Upcoming Courses at Millstreet E-Centre

  • Occupational First Aid (FETAC Level 5) – 9th to11th February (contact Dave at 086 3831045 to secure a place)
  • Social Media for Business (one day course – 17th February) – book your place online here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/CorkNorthandWest/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/
  • Baby Massage Classes from 18th February – to book just ring Pat on 087 9721149
  • We thank Millstreet E-Centre for alerting us to these very useful Courses.  (S.R.)

Music Room in Boherbue Presentation on Thurs. 5th Feb. 8pm

The next Presentation at Boherbue’s Music Room in the Pearse Memorial Hall takes place on Thursday, 5th February 2015 at 8pm.  The Presenter is Anne McCarthy of Boherbue.  We thank Maura for the notice.  Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s next presentation takes place on Friday, 20th Feb. at 8.15pm and will be presented by Joe Kennelly of Ballincollig and Millstreet.  (S.R.)

A Huge Thank You

We would like to thank everyone that helped to make the Christmas decoration of Millstreet a success this year. Many people volunteered and contributed in different ways. From the electricians, machinery operators and helpers who put up the lights to the houses and businesses and organisations who paid for the electricity, those who donated trees, money, tools, equipment and time, tea and sandwiches and everyone who spread the word – it couldn’t have happened without you and we very much appreciate your help.

Christmas Committee
Millstreet Development Group

Table Quiz in The Wallis Arms on TONIGHT

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Money raised will go towards the travel/accommodation costs of six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School travelling as helpers to Lourdes at Easter 2015 with IHCPT – Irish Pilgrimage Trust.  Everyone is welcome to take part in what should be a great evening.

Mary O’Mahony of M.A.R.A. Visits Millstreet Museum

Mary O'Mahony, Coordinator supreme of Millstreet Actively Retired Association (M.A.R.A.) visited Millstreet Museum on Thursday to explore the possibility of an historical presentation for the Association in February 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Mary O’Mahony, Coordinator supreme of Millstreet Actively Retired Association (M.A.R.A.) visited Millstreet Museum on Thursday to explore the possibility of an historical presentation for the Association in February 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Connie Kelleher

Connie Kelleher for Millstreet Played Gaelic Football
And of his great games in the green and gold jersey many to recall
Loved by the Millstreet fans and a true gentleman
Though sadly of years of life he did not have a long span

It was with great pride he wore the green and gold
Today were he living he would be growing old
The Reaper of Lives did claim his life when young
But surely his praises deserve to be sung [read more …] “Connie Kelleher”

Brian Kennedy at the Briery Gap

Postponed until Friday 6th March !!

http://brierygap.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Brian-Kennedy-370x590.jpgBrian Kennedy will be live for one night only at Briery Gap, Macroom.

His amazing voice is one that needs to be heard live to truly appreciate his pitch perfect vocals!

Saturday 7th February Friday 6th March 2015 at 8:30pm
Admission €18/€15

Please contact Box Office on 026-41793 for bookings or alternatively check out our website brierygap.ie

Historic Graves Surveying

IRD Duhallow is seeking to train communities in historic graveyard recording and publication. We are calling on all communities from the following areas to get involved because only with the help of volunteers will we be able to tell, record and publish local stories of people and place. If you can take a photograph you can learn the survey system. All training will take place from 9.30a.m. to 4p.m. Please look at the dates below and if you think you will be able to come along please give Mary Creedon a ring on 029 60633.

  • Old Kilcorney: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of February
  • Drishane: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of February
  • Taur: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February
  • Lyre: Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of March
  • Lismire: Friday 13th and Saturday 14th of March
  • Dromtariffe: Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March
  • Kiskeam: Friday 27th and Saturday 28th of March
  • Rockchapel: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th of April                We thank IRD Duhallow for this notice.  (S.R.)

“People’s Debate” on TV3 Tonight Recorded in Charleville Park Hotel

The “People’s Debate” with Vincent Browne tonight 28th January 2015 includes many contributions and references to IRD Duhallow and LEADER.  The television programme is on TV3 at 10pm.  Our thanks to IRD Duhallow for alerting us to the programme which was recorded in Charleville last Friday night.  (S.R.)

Arthritis Ireland in Millstreet

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Do you have arthritis or fibromyalgia? Then the Living Well with Arthritis course is for you.  In just 6 weekly 2 ½ hour sessions you will learn how to: manage your pain, reduce your fatigue, improve your sense of well-being and meet and share  experiences with people with arthritis who are coping with many of the same issues as you.

 

Each course usually has 18 people and is led by trained leaders. Most of the leaders have arthritis themselves or are health care professionals. They are all interested in helping people with arthritis, and have successfully completed a Leader Training Workshop.

[read more …] “Arthritis Ireland in Millstreet”

Results & Fixtures: 28th January 2015

GAA: Waterford Crystal Cup (hurling): Cork 2-21 Clare 0-18, Jan 24th in Mallow. Mark Ellis made his first appearance of the season as a late sub. [report]

Singerson Cup (football): UCC 3-15 Cork IT 1-6 – Michael Vaughan came on at half time for CIT and scored a point, but UCC won the game easily, Jan 27th at the Mardyke [report]

Fitzgibbon Cup: CIT 0-17 DCU 0-6, Jan 29th. Mark Ellis came on in the 40th minute to score a point and push CIT on to victory. [report]

Waterford Crystal Cup Final: Cork 1:16 Limerick, Sat 31st Jan, Mark Ellis (#19) came at half time, played well and gave good strength and structure to Cork, at a time when they were well behind [report]

U21AFC Millstreet v Boherbue, in Millstreet on Wed 18th at 8pm.

RPH-Under 14C Hurling: DLS Macroom v Millstreet CS, Wed 28th Jan
RPH-Under 14C Hurling: MICC Dunmanway v Millstreet CS, Tues 27th Jan [results]

Millstreet GAA are starting their second Last Man Standing Competition. Contact club officials or players for details.

Soccer: AUL 3B: Tower FC 1 Los Zarcos 0, Jan 25th [ results]
Daly Industrial Supplies U18 League 1: Rathcoole Rovers 3 Coachford 4.

AUL3: Los Zarcos v Innishvilla, 1st Feb 10:45am (called off)

Tae Kwon Do: At the IUTF Munster Championships in Tralee on 1st Feb. Silver for Jack Lynch (photo), double gold for Michael Howard (photos) [more photos by Master Dalton TKD]

Motor Sport: Congrats to Pat Sheehan of the Loft who was awarded Kerry Rally Driver for 2014 at The Kerry Spot Star Awards in the Malton Hotel (30th Jan) [video]

Greyhounds:

Ballydaly Choice won race 3 in Cork on Jan 30th, 525 / 29.32 [result]

Millridge Brae won race 9 in Youghal on Jan 26th, 325 /17.83 [results]
Millridge Matt was beaten by 2 lengths in race 5 in Clonmel on Jan 25th, 525 / 29.02 [result]
Millridge Crash was beaten by 5 lengths in race 8 at Cork on Jan 24th, 525 / 29.07 [result]

Athletics: Gneeveguilla 5k (in Killarney): 2nd Donal Coffey 16:17, Donal Burke 21:56, Dan Burke 21:56, Caoimhe O’Leary 22:49, Orlaith Buckley 24:46, Dara O’Shea 27:14, Ian Buckley 29:57 [results]

Just two Millstreet runners in the Ballycotton ’10’ on March 8th [entries]

Soccer Tables:
 [read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 28th January 2015”

Billy O’Gorman of Boherbue Website Visits Millstreet Museum

Billy O'Gorman, Administrator Supreme of www.boherbue.com visited Millstreet Museum on Tuesday, 27th Jan. 2015. Pictured here with Mary Cronin of Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Billy O’Gorman, Administrator Supreme of www.boherbue.com visited Millstreet Museum on Tuesday, 27th Jan. 2015. Pictured here with Mary Cronin of Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

www.boherbue.com

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“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight from 9.30 to 11.00

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com at 9.30pm until 11.00pm tonight, Tuesday, 27th Jan. 2015.  Tonight’s programme includes:

1.    9.45pm – A report on our visit to the LAMA Awards in Dublin including our meeting with the superb group from Askamore, Co. Wexford.

2.    10.00pm – A special Musical Tribute (requested by a Past Pupil) to a greatly admired Teacher whose wonderful influence during her life touched the lives of so many.

3.     10.30pm – Remembering a Minor Row Neighbour.

4.     10.45pm – LTV2 Programme 245 – A Preview and an alert for Sherkin North Shore Programme on 1st Feb. on RTÉ Television.

All this and lots of musical gems from our Archives.   All are more than welcome.  Happy Listening!   (S.R.)

Hannelie, Michael and Seán at the 2015 LAMA event in Dublin on Sat. 24th January.
Hannelie, Michael and Seán at the 2015 LAMA event in Dublin on Sat. 24th January.

Mark & William Visit Kilcorney N.S. on a Snowy Morning

A royal welcome awaited Mark Ellis and William O'Leary at Kilcorney N.S. when they recently brought the two prestigious Cups to the snowy setting. Full details of the very memorable occasion is provided below. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A royal welcome awaited Mark Ellis and William O’Leary at Kilcorney N.S. when they recently brought the two prestigious Cups to the snowy setting. Full details of the very memorable occasion are provided below. Many thanks to Con, Mairéad and Róisín from Kilcorney N.S. for this very interesting and wonderfully comprehensive feature.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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The sporting talent which exists in abundance in Kilcorney N.S. divides its loyalty between Millstreet and Dromtarriffe. This year the green and gold are walking tall.

On the morning of Tuesday, January 13th 2015, the pupils of Kilcorney N.S. waited with unquenchable excitement for the arrival of Mark Ellis and the two trophies (oh, by the way William was coming too). A heavy blanket of sparkling snow enveloped  the usual green pastures of Kilcorney and all approaching roads were near impassable. Still it snowed – snow – snow – snow – snow. [read more …] “Mark & William Visit Kilcorney N.S. on a Snowy Morning”

Regional report 1251 – 27th January 2015

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Eily Buckley

 

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1251 from Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely seasonal Tuesday morning.

A Gala Family celebration was held at the Wallis Arms  Hotel on Saturday night January 23rd, in Honour of Dr. Pat Casey. For the past 50 years Dr. Pat has been our devoted and dedicated medic, aided in no small way by his lovely wife Nora. As a single man when he came first, he set up his surgery at the Wallis Arms and by sheer coincidence he treated his first patient there on January 23rd fifty years ago.    On behalf of our Community I want to congratulate Dr. Pat and Nora, on their wonderful achievement, Say a sincere word of thanks for their great care  over all those years. And wish them many many years of health and happiness in the future.

 

The AGM of our town park was held recently, and as always the committee are set to add even further improvments and new features to this great facility. Work is already in progress at installing the open air GYM , and people of all ages can trim up in the out of doors while out for their walk.

 

At  the monthly meeting of the Community Council which was held last week it was decided to hold their Awards Social on March 6th. There will be six categories and people are invited to nominate people whom they consider to be worthy of a Community Award. Names can be given to Secretary Maura Kiely or to any council member.

A further meeting of the Community Council will be held to-night to continue with plans for the Awards Social.

[read more …] “Regional report 1251 – 27th January 2015”

A Superb Occasion of Valuable Networking at LAMA Event

Miriam O'Callaghan, Presenter Supreme, expressed great admiration for Millstreet and shared on video her very best wishes to All in Millstreet. Our attendance at the prestigious event was a truly valuable networking experience. For example, pictured below is Michael (Cashman) with Paddy Byrne (who has already sent a very kind comment to our website). Paddy is in fact the national President of Muintir na Tíre and his group "Le Chéile"Park in Askamore, Co. Wexford won the award for Best Public Park. We were sharing the table at the event with Paddy's wonderfully welcoming team. We shall be featuring lots more images later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Miriam O’Callaghan, Presenter Supreme, expressed great admiration for Millstreet and shared on video her very best wishes to All in Millstreet. Our attendance at the prestigious event was a truly valuable networking experience. For example, pictured below is Michael (Cashman) with Paddy Byrne (who has already sent a very kind comment to our website). Paddy is in fact the national President of Muintir na Tíre and his group “Le Chéile”Park in Askamore, Co. Wexford won the award for Best Public Park. We were sharing the table at the event with Paddy’s wonderfully welcoming team. We shall be featuring lots more images later. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Miriam expressed her sincere thanks for the Millstreet framed portrait which our team presented and we were delighted to be joined by Friends from CCC. From left: Cllr. John Paul O'Shea, Seán R., Hannelie O'C., Miriam O'C., Michael C., Declan - Member of Cork Co. Council and Cllr.Frank O'Flynn.
Miriam expressed her sincere thanks for the Millstreet framed portrait which our team presented and we were also delighted to be joined by Friends from CCC. From left: Cllr. John Paul O’Shea, Seán R., Hannelie O’C., Miriam O’C., Michael C., Declan Hurley – Member of Cork Co. Council and Cllr.Frank O’Flynn.