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Foundation and Award One GAA Coaching Courses

Foundation and Award One GAA Coaching Courses will take place as indicated below. Places are limited, anyone interested is advised to contact the Millstreet Juvenile GAA Secretary on 087-9533213. Anyone that has recently completed the online theory of the foundation course only have to attend for one day of the two day foundation course in Millstreet. Contact the club secretary for further info.

‘Foundation Course’ in Millstreet GAA (2 day course) on Friday 6th February @ 8pm & Sat 7th February from 11-2pm. Total cost €20 per person.

‘Award One Course’ in Mallow GAA (4 day course) on Friday 9th January 2015 7.30-9.30pm (Meeting room)

Sat 10th Jan 9.30 a.m – 3.00pm (Indoor astro)
Sat 17th Jan 9.30 am – 3.00pm (Indoor astro)
Fri 23rd Jan 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Meeting room & Indoor astro)

Total cost €50 per person

Supervalu Welcomes Santa on Friday Evening

On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O'Keeffe's Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and "young at heart") enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O’Keeffe’s Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and “young at heart”) enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Santa presented gingerbread men to all the children and listened to the many requests and Christmas wishes. Here we share a further selection of images from the [read more …] “Supervalu Welcomes Santa on Friday Evening”

Wonderful Wedding of Caroline & Patrick on Friday

On Friday, 12th Dec. 2014 Caroline Daly and Patrick Corkery celebrated their wonderful wedding at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from the superb occasion blessed with blue skies, sunshine and great company in beautiful style. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — On Friday, 12th Dec. 2014 Caroline Daly and Patrick Corkery celebrated their wonderful wedding at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. We thank the Happy Couple for permitting us to share a selection of images from the superb occasion blessed with blue skies, sunshine and great company in beautiful style. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

The truly marvellous music was by “Arundo” while the driver of the splendid wedding car was a true double of Conor Counihan while explaining that even though many people make the same mistake Mr. Horan from Brosna is not related to Conor! Sincere Congratulations and Every Happiness to Caroline & Patrick. Here we share many more images from Patrick & Caroline’s very [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding of Caroline & Patrick on Friday”

Margaret Shared a Magnificent Christmas Musical Selection

Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday's Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (centre) shared some 21 superb musical gems in her selection for Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation before a capacity audience including a number of new attendees. Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet will present on Friday, 16th January 2015. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Christmas 2014 at Cloghoula N.S. – Delightful Nativity Presentation

A wonderfully delightful Nativity Play presented by the very talented children of Cloghoula N.S. was enjoyed by a capacity attendance on Thursday, 11th Dec. 2014. Mass was celebrated by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and there was a royal welcome for Santa. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

A most interesting power-point presentation relating to significant historical facts about Millstreet received great attention and was so very professionally illustrated by the children. Here we share a further selection of pictures from the annual Christmas get together at [read more …] “Christmas 2014 at Cloghoula N.S. – Delightful Nativity Presentation”

Food Parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – 2014 Appeal

That time of year again, lets share the spirit of Christmas

Cork’s Maureen O Sullivan and her Hamper Packers

Community Christmas Appeal 2014

Running now for approx 37 years

Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – Essential foods – for example: Tea Bags • Coffee (small jars) • Tinned rice • Jars jam etc • Small multipack cereal boxes • Tin spaghetti or beans • Cup a Soup • Packets of biscuits • Tinned Meats, Stews, Cornbeef, Chicken, Fish etc. • Toiletries – Toothpaste, facecloths, combs toothbrush, shampoo, and shower gel •Always needed – scarf’s or gloves or good quality warm jumpers • men’s underwear (new) • Sleeping bags • Cigarettes !

Drop in centres

Millstreet – O’Regan’s Mills office ask for Hannah
Boherbue – Educare Centre – ask for Tina Enwright

Any Volunteer’s to travel to Cork for the sorting out of [read more …] “Food Parcels for the Homeless at Christmas – 2014 Appeal”

In this House of Brede

In December 1974 there was an air of excitement in Millstreet as filming for part of the movie “In this House of Brede” took place at Drishane Castle. Adapted by James Costigan from the best-selling novel by Rumer Godden, In This House of Brede stars Diana Rigg (of the Avengers fame) as a widowed, fortyish business executive in search of a more meaningful life. She turns her back on the world of commerce and capitalism to enter a strict order of Benedictine nuns at Brede Abbey. Here, the peace of mind that Rigg seeks remains elusive, especially when her fidelity to her vows is questioned by the younger novices. Filmed on location at genuine convents in London and Ireland, In This House of Brede premiered February 27, 1975.

Above is a ten minute shortened version of the film, while below are some photos, and interesting extracts from newspapers. [read more …] “In this House of Brede”

Death Notice: Elizabeth Moore, Liscreagh

MOORE (Millstreet): On December 10, 2014, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, ELIZABETH (nee Kelleher), Liscreagh, wife of the late John, loving mother of Katryn and Rita, sister of Mort Kelleher (Broms- grove, UK), Mary Watts (Perth, Australia), the late Rita Ash (Darlington, UK), the late Timmy Kelleher (USA). Sadly missed by her loving daughters, her adored grandchildren Louise (Pierce) and Céire (Cranmer), her brothers, sisters, relatives, neighbours and friends. Reposing on today, Thursday, in St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 10am, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.

Aubane Christmas Party

Join us here in Aubane at Aubane Community Centre this Friday 12 December for our Annual Aubane Community Mass & Party. It will begin with Mass, followed by a night of great entertainment from a local trad group and the very popular Millstreet Community Singers. All are welcome. If you would like a sponsorship card for this years xmas day cllimb up Mushera you can get one from Sonya O’Riordan or John F Kelleher 086 1942161. This year the proceeds go to Aubane Community Alert.

– more details on the Aubane Page

St.Stephen’s Day Fun Run/Walk

2014-12-26 Millstreet GAA - St.Stephen's Day Fun Run or Walk - poster
[read more …] “St.Stephen’s Day Fun Run/Walk”

Magnificent “Donna Mia” Production at Millstreet Community School

A truly superb production of "Donna Mia" continues this Thursday and Friday nights at 8pm at Millstreet Community School with superbly professional musical and dancing routines by the supremely talented Transition Year Students. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — A truly superb production of “Donna Mia” continues this Thursday and Friday nights at 8pm in Millstreet Community School with superbly professional musical and dancing routines by the supremely talented Transition Year Students. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

The Production Team of Margaret Buckley and Jennifer O’Donoghue pictured above with Sarah (“Donna”) Dennehy deserves enormous credit for coordinating such a hugely successful Musical before a capacity audience as you will note when we now share a further 60 pictures from the wonderfully enjoyable theatrical [read more …] “Magnificent “Donna Mia” Production at Millstreet Community School”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 242 Now Online

LTV 2 Millstreet is back with our latest Programme No 242 now online for viewing here on millstreet.ie, on this weeks Programme we visit the Millstreet Singers CD Launch night,we get some Christmas Safety advice form the Garda Siochana and we feature the Launch of Millstreets Christmas Stamp.We hope you enjoy the Programme.

Ellen O’Mullane, Gneeves, Dies at an Extraordinary Age

1901-09-27 Aged 118 - Ireland's oldest woman - Ellen O'Mullone, Gneeves “Extraordinary Age. In a recent issue we chronicled the death of the oldest person in Ireland at Gneeves, four miles from Millstreet, County Cork. Mrs. Ellen O’Mullane. the deceased, was born in Ballyvourney in the year 1783. ‘ Her father, Timothy Cronin. belonged to a respectable family of farmers in the neighbourhood of Millstreet. The deceased, at the age of 35, married a farmer named O’Mullane, who died forty-three years ago. She had three daughters, who are living, the eldest being 82 years old, 25 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, some of whom are in Canada. She was a woman of robust frame and vigorous constitution. Her chief pride was to boast that she was never a day sick during her long life, although working hard. It need not be said [read more …] “Ellen O’Mullane, Gneeves, Dies at an Extraordinary Age”

Food Collection For Cork Penny Dinners

Sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to Anna’s Food Collection for Penny Dinners. We are delighted with the response.

We delivered another bootload on Saturday and the staff at the centre were amazed at the volume of food that we had for them. Their premises is tiny so storage is very limited but they assured me that they would make room for everything. We will be able to do another delivery this week thanks to the generosity of all in Millstreet Community School.

Two years ago, Cork Penny Dinners was serving approx. 150 meals per week. It now provides over 1000 meals per week so all donations are greatly appreciated.
Food collection boxes are in place in Guys & Dolls Hair Salon, Coleman’s Centra, SuperValu and Millstreet Community School. Please keep giving. We will continue to deliver the food as long as the collection boxes are filling up.

Many thanks to Mary Murphy of Guys & Dolls, Mary & John Coleman and the staff of Coleman’s Centra, Joe Fitzgerald and the staff of SuperValu and Gerard Ryan of MCS for facilitating this collection. Any local businesses wishing to donate or get involved can contact 087 6886725.

Thanks for your support!
Anna, Stephen & Aida Costello

ITEMS NEEDED: Tinned Foods, Orange Squash, Easi-singles Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Biscuits, Salt, Tea Towels, Cleaning Products

Donna Mia – Musical Comedy by TY Students

Santa Claus is coming to the Bush Bar

Regional Report 1246 – 9th December 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1246 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold and Seasonal Tuesday morning.

It’s gone past the eighth of December that means the Christmas shopping and posting has arrived at fever pitch. December 8th was often set aside by people to write their Christmas Cards or in the days before Sunday trading it was the big family Christmas Shopping day. But times change. But getting ready for Christmas never does. In spite of all the wise things that we say we’ll do every year, we wind up doing the same things again. Getting caught at the last minute for presents, buying too much food as if it were going out of fashion and so on.

Our Community Singers gave a wonderful recital at the Sandpit House Bar recently where they were recorded for a future program of the popular TV Program, Nationwide.

The Millstreet Development Group held a very successful two day Christmas Market at the GAA Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Where a wide range of crafts and foods and Christmas present ideas were on sale. Not least among them the new 2015 Millstreet Calendar and the Community Singers CD which is selling very well and are still on sale in many outlets in the town.

Our shops are full of gift ideas. To make it more trouble free, vouchers to suit all pockets can be got at hairdressers. Petrol stations, coal and fuel outlets, pharmacies, butchers, to mention just a few. Above all please shop at home. And don’t forget to give the special €1 postage stamps as souveniers this year as the feature a scene from one of our Harry Clarke window in our Church.

CULLEN and DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION

CULLEN and DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION

The Christmas season got off to a fantastic start in the newly renovated and attractively decorated Cullen Community Centre on Sat. Dec 6^th when the 34^th Annual Special Needs Association Christmas Mass and Party proved to be another memorable occasion. Mass was celebrated by Canon Jack Fitzgerald, accompanied by Susan O’Connor, and the local choir adding to the occasion. Afterwards there was plenty of food, music and craic to pass the afternoon, including a brilliant disco with D.J. Andrew Lynch. There was no scarcity of dancers among the guests who also contributed songs.

The highlight for many was when Dr. Casey finished off the evening by presenting each one of our special friends with a Christmas gift. It is always a wonderful day for families and carers. Despite the absence of a number of regulars, some of whom had gone to their eternal reward and others who were indisposed through illness, a large number attended. Many renewed old acquaintances, as this evening attracts a regular clientele from outside the area. Once again the committee excelled themselves in staging this event, and they would like to thank everybody who ensured that the evening was so successful. A special thanks to all sponsors, helpers and the media who promote our events.

We are indebted to the many people who have given so generously of their time, their talents and their resources over the years .

Cullen and District Special Needs Association wish all their Special Friends, their Supporters and Sponsors all the Joys and Blessings of Christmas with the best of Health and Happiness in the New Year.

(Moira O’Keeffe. Sec.)

Official Launch of Millstreet Christmas Stamp

Official Launch of the Millstreet Christmas Stamp at Millstreet Post Office on Monday, 1st December. Included are the Staff of Millstreet Post Office, from left: Anne, Margaret, Patricia and Noreen. Standing from left Seán (Museum), Frank (An Post, Cork), Bill (photographer of stained glass window which appears on the stamp), Canon John,Donal (who recently retired from Cork G.P.O.) and Julie (Sacristan). More pictures to follow later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — The Official Launch of the Millstreet Christmas Stamp took place at Millstreet Post Office on Monday, 1st December. Included are the Staff of Millstreet Post Office, from left: Anne, Margaret, Patricia and Noreen. Standing from left Seán (Museum), Frank (An Post, Cork), Bill (photographer of stained glass window which appears on the stamp), Canon John, Donal (who recently retired from Cork G.P.O.) and Julie (Sacristan). More pictures to follow later. *Click on the image to enlarge. We thank Sheila Fitzgerald for using our camera for this photograph. Sheila’s picture is scheduled to appear on the “Corkman”.* (S.R.)

Dromtariffe Parish Hall News

• Dromtariffe Parish Hall is delighted to announce the arrival of Santa Claus on Sunday 14th December. He will be in his grotto from 2 until 6. Children will get the opportunity to tell Santa what they want for Christmas and each one will also receive a gift. There will be refreshments served for parents as well as a DJ who will be playing some festive songs. Entry is €10 per family and there will also be a photographer present to catch the magical moment for a fee of €5.
• There will also be a céili in Dromtariffe Parish Hall on Saturday the 27th December starting at 9.30. Mountain Road will be performing on the night and it will definitely be a night not to be missed. €10 per entry and refreshments will be served.

Thrown out through the Window

The humerous extract on the right appeared in the “The Irish Canadian” newspaper, on Thursday October 22nd 1885.
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It wasn’t the first time it happened:
“HUNTING A BAILIFF – Great excitement was caused in Millstreet last evening by the presence in the main street of the town of a bailiff named Daveron, who was immediately set upon by the people, hooted, and booed down the street. The violence of the crowd increased so much that Daveron was compelled to seek refuge in the police barrack. He was unable to get a lodging. His business was to serve a writ.” – from the Irish Examiner 2nd July 1881.
[read more …] “Thrown out through the Window”

Kilcorney N.S. Christmas Nativity

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Briery Gap Present

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

Matinees (3pm) 13th / 14th / 20th / 21st December
Evening Performances (8pm) 19th / 20th / 21st December

Tickets €15 Concessions €10

Briery Gap is delighted to present its Christmas Pantomime, for the very first “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” will be performed by an all local cast & crew!

Please contact Box Office on 026-41793 for bookings.

Royal Welcome for Santa in Aubane Today

Horsepower provided by Declan Barrett for the arrival of Santa to a great welcome in Aubane, Millstreet on Sunday afternoon. Lots more pictures later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — Horsepower provided by Declan Barrett for the arrival of Santa to a great welcome in Aubane, Millstreet on Sunday afternoon. Lots more pictures later. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Where it all began

In the video above (from 2009), Jerry Sheehan talks about how Millstreet Country Park came about

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The Man Who Bought Bill Pad’s Mountain by Francis Duggan

The man who bought Bill Pad’s Mountain has physically known a better day
But that his life achievements will outlive him of him only fair to say
From a mostly bracken clad wilderness he created Millstreet Country Park
One can say of Jerry Sheehan in life he has made his mark [read more …] “Where it all began”

Aloe Vera Launch Night at Bridge Bar Millstreet this Tuesday at 7pm

Click on notice to enlarge. (S.R.) — **Click on notice to enlarge.** (S.R.)

Justin Delighting All with Family Christmas Photographs Until 6pm This Evening With Santa So Very Pleased to be in Millstreet

An ideal opportunity to have a wonderful family Christmas photograph with Santa in his exquisite setting at Millstreet GAA Community Hall at the superbly colourful Millstreet Christmas Market. Justin Black of "Justborn Photography" is delighted families with the truly marvellous images. Justin in there until 6pm this Sunday evening. (S.R.) — An ideal opportunity to have a wonderful family Christmas photograph with Santa in his exquisite setting in Millstreet GAA Community Hall at the superbly colourful Millstreet Christmas Market. Justin Black of “Justborn Photography” is delighting families with his truly marvellous images. Every child receives a surprise Christmas present plus a Herlihy’s Centra sponsored goody bag. Justin in there until 6pm this Sunday evening. *The above picture kindly taken by Justin Black.* (S.R.)

A Busy Weekend Ahead

It’s a busy pre-Christmas weekend in Millstreet. The Christmas Market is on in the GAA Hall Saturday and Sunday afternoons (where there’s a huge selection of gifts, crafts, decorations, fashion, art, baking, Santa and much more this year), Santa is visiting Aubane on Sunday as he does every year, and to wrap up the weekend, the Annual Millstreet Hospital 45 Drive takes place in the Green Glens arena on Sunday evening (where there’s lots of great prizes to be won, all in aid Millstreet Hospital). Click on the mini posters below for full details.

Mary Murphy: Would you be interested in a mobile home ,? My name is Mary I live… – Apr 14, 8:33 pm
Margaret Murphy: Hello, I am researching my ancestry and my great-grandfather and great-grandmother were born in Millstreet… – Apr 14, 2:25 am
kathy morgano: I am researching the Moynihan family. Daniel Moynihan married Mary Denahy in 1870 in Millstreet… – Apr 12, 3:44 pm
Tim Murphy: Found thank god. – Apr 12, 12:15 am
Michael Bell: My wife is a descendant of Timothy Doody and Mary Lehane. Agnes Doody along with… – Apr 09, 2:56 pm
Steve Langford: Congratulations Geraldine!! Well Done!!! – Apr 05, 6:02 am
Kate: Wonderful work – Apr 04, 12:35 pm
Sebastian Walczak: Thanks Simon.New exhibition coming soon in Australia – Apr 04, 12:21 pm
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