Regional Report 1242 – 11th November 2014

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Eily Buckley

 

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1242 from Millstreet.  Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold and calm Tuesday morning.

 

The launch of our Community singers CD was an outstanding success at the Wallis Arms hotel on Saturday night. The attendance surpassed all expectations. Marie Twomey, held court over the proceedings of the night with grace and panache, as only Marie could do. Family members of those involved in the CD came out in force. Also our Church Choir, as well as representatives of the many voluntary bodies in the parish. Noel Buckley representing the Community Council. Members of the Macroom Community Singers were there. The list goes on and on. It was an event with a difference, with a host of singers and entertainers keeping a continuous program of enjoyment going for hours. In spite of the extra large crowd, the Hotel served some beautiful finger food in abundance.

Music on the night was provided free by the wonderful Kelt as well as Peter Lane of Blackwater Sound fame.

Copies of the CD at €10 each were on sale at the event and a large number were sold.

The making of the ten track CD involved many months of hard work and dedication for the twenty plus people involved. Many trips to Neil Moylan’s supreme studio in Banteer, egged on the whole time by Marie who kept telling us that it will be worth it in the end. And how right she was, By urging us to believe in ourselves we achieved our goal , proceeds will go to Cancer research. All involved  take a bow.

Copies of the CD  at €10 each can be got from members of the singing group and from many shops in the town.

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Old Postcard of Millstreet Railway Station

Old postcard of Millstreet Train StationThis old used postcard of Millstreet Train Station  Railway Station surfaced on eBay this week. We’d love to know if anyone knows when this photo was taken at what kind of engine is shown.  The island platform lasted at least until the late 80s (removed at the time of the Eurovision?), but the control building Signal Cabin in the background lasted a bit longer, though without the chimney I think.

Here is a similar view from 1985, a view of the train station from 2011.

[read more …] “Old Postcard of Millstreet Railway Station”

Cumann Presentation to Cllr. Bernard Moynihan Tonight

A presentation of the book "Brian Lenihan - In Calm and Crisis" was made by Chairperson of the Millstreet Fianna Fáil Cumann, Maria Murphy, to Cllr. Bernard Moynihan marking his recent election to Cork Co. Council. Also present were further dedicated members of the Millstreet Cumann. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A presentation of the book “Brian Lenihan – In Calm and Crisis” was made by Chairperson of the Millstreet Fianna Fáil Cumann, Maria Murphy, to Cllr. Bernard Moynihan marking his recent election to Cork Co. Council. Also present were further dedicated members of the Millstreet Cumann. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
It is here at McCarthy's Bar, The Square, Millstreet that monthly Clinics will be held (by kind permission) on the third Monday at 7.30pm. The first Clinic is on Monday, 17th Nov. while the second one is on Monday, 15th Dec.. Recent Grants directed to Millstreet include €7,500.00 to Millstreet Town Park for Outdoor Fitness Equipment, €1,200.00 to Millstreet Men's Shed for a Polytunnel and €600.00 to Millstreet Tidy Towns. (S.R.)
It is here at McCarthy’s Bar, The Square, Millstreet that monthly Fianna Fáil Clinics will be held (by kind permission) on the third Monday at 7.30pm. The first Clinic is on Monday, 17th Nov. while the second one is on Monday, 15th Dec.. Recent Grants directed to Millstreet include €7,500.00 to Millstreet Town Park for Outdoor Fitness Equipment, €1,200.00 to Millstreet Men’s Shed for a Polytunnel and €600.00 to Millstreet Tidy Towns.   (S.R.)

Preparing for “Oíche Chiúin” at Castlemagner Community Centre

Oíche Chiúin, (Silent Night) will be performed in Castlemagner Community Centre on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of December. This is a seasonal recital of traditional and modern Christmas carols featuring both adult and child performers.

Musical Director is Neil Moylan who has been so wonderfully involved also with the recent preparation and launch of the Official CD of Millstreet Community Singers.

Registration for any children interested in taking part in the performance will take place on Sunday 16th November at 3pm until 3:45pm in the Community Centre.

All children from 2nd class upwards are welcome.

Registration for adults will also take place on the same day at 5pm.

We thank Kathleen Moylan of Castlemagner for this Notice.    (S.R.)

Death Notice: Margaret Kelleher, Carriganima

KELLEHER (Curraleigh, Carriganima and late of Ballinatona, Millstreet): On November 8, 2014, peacefully, at Cork University Hospital, in the presence of her loving family, MARGARET (nee O’Riordan), beloved wife of the late Connie and much loved mother of Conor and Marie (Lynch) and adoring grandmother to baby Darragh and mother-in-law to John. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Mary (Murray), Dolores (Goggin) and Frances (McCarthy), brother Jerry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Reposing this Monday evening in St. John The Baptist Church, Carriganima from 6pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clondrohid Cemetery.

Frank Wishes Success to Millstreet in Quarter Final

Frank Kirke (on right) on a visit to Millstreet at the weekend wishes Michael Cashman (representing Millstreet Football Club Supporter supreme) every success in the Quarter-Final being played in Mallow on Sunday. Frank of course is a native of West End and has been the superb coordinator of such musical groups as the Kirkebride Band in Co. Kildare and has been a splendid member of Millstreet Pipe Band. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Frank Kirke (on right) on a visit to Millstreet at the weekend wishes Michael Cashman (representing Millstreet Football Club Supporter supreme) every success in the Quarter-Final being played in Mallow on Sunday. Frank of course is a native of West End, Millstreet and has been the superb coordinator of such musical groups as the Kirkebride Band in Co. Kildare and has been a splendid member of Millstreet Pipe Band.  Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Footballers through to Munster Semi in two weeks

This evening Millstreet footballers brushed aside the challenge of Clare Champions Naomh Eoin on a scoreline of 3-14 to 0-9. Today has been a day of dreams for Millstreet GAA. The Camogie Minors win a County, followed by the lads moving to the next round of the Munster Junior Football Championship.

Below is the full commentary of the game (click here if it won’t play for you below), photos and more:

Millstreet will play Brosna at a Kerry venue on the weekend of [read more …] “Footballers through to Munster Semi in two weeks”

Minor Camogie County Champions !!!

County Minor C Camogie Championship Final

MILLSTREET 3-17 BISHOPSTOWN 0-9

Sunday 9th Nov @ 11.30am in Castle Rd, Blackrock

Support the girls and warm up your voices for the footballers later in the day!!


There’s more photos below:
[read more …] “Minor Camogie County Champions !!!”

Self Build Exhibition Continues Today at Green Glens

Brian & Clive Corry coordinating another very successful Exhibition for the 10th year at Green Glens. With their superbly dedicated Team they continue to attract very large numbers to the Green Glens for a most interesting and informative experience. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Brian & Clive Corry coordinating another very successful Exhibition for the 10th year at Green Glens. With their superbly dedicated Team they continue to attract very large numbers to  Green Glens for a most interesting and informative experience. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

10Self Build Exhibition 2014 -8008Self Build Exhibition 2014 -8001Self Build Exhibition 2014 -8009Self Build Exhibition 2014 -800We also recorded a brief interview for LTV2 with Clive Corry who expressed real satisfaction with the success of this year’s Exhibition.  Let’s observe some further images from [read more …] “Self Build Exhibition Continues Today at Green Glens”

Bill Power’s Magnificent Christmas Stamp Projects Millstreet Worldwide

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Renowned Writer and Photographer supreme, Bill Power from Mitchelstown was very impressed by Millstreet when he visited this evening to photograph the splendid stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Church. (S.R.)
Renowned Writer and Photographer supreme, Bill Power from Mitchelstown was very impressed by Millstreet when he visited on Sunday evening, 13th April 2014 to photograph the splendid stained glass windows at St. Patrick’s Church.  It was on that very evening that Bill captured the exquisite image which now features on the €1.00 stamp which this Christmas will be one of the main stamps used by the Irish people for  posting abroad.  The image is from the beautiful stained glass window over the 10th Station of the Cross in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. made very special reference in his homily at Mass tonight to the great honour it is for Millstreet Church to have such a wonderful local feature going global through An Post and the marvellous photography of Bill.   Bill is pictured here with a copy of “Down the Park” before calling to the Wallis Arms Hotel on that very evening.  Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Ahead of the Munster Quarter Final v Naomh Eoin

Here’s what’s being said in the media ahead of the Munster Quarter-Final tomorrow:

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Parish Newsletter – 9th November, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – 9th November, 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: Connie O’Keeffe, Milton Keynes & Ballydesmond; Willie Moynihan, Coalpits & London; Margaret Kelleher, Carriganima. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 9th November, 2014”

Harry Coher

Harry Coher was a legendary athlete
Against Ireland’s best with success he did compete
As the wild mountain hare is quite as fleet
The first of the great cross country runners of Millstreet

Old memories remain as a source of joy
By old timers i heard many stories of him as a boy
As children they remembered Harry Coher in his prime
He was indeed a legend of his time [read more …] “Harry Coher”

Food Collection for Cork Penny Dinners

Update 10th Nov: Aida has been in contact with us to tell us that another collection box is in place in Guys & Dolls Hair Salon. Thanks to Mary Murphy, proprietor for her support.

My name is Anna Costello. I live in Millstreet and volunteer in Cork Penny Dinners every week. Cork Penny Dinners is a fantastic service that currently provides over 1000 meals per week and relies completely on donations.

I am doing a food collection in aid of Cork Penny Dinners. I would really appreciate if anyone would like to donate by putting any of the food items below in the boxes provided in Coleman’s Centra and SuperValu.

Many thanks to Mary & John Coleman and the staff of Coleman’s Centra and to Joe Fitzgerald and the staff of SuperValu for facilitating this collection. Any local businesses wishing to donate or get involved can contact 087 6886725. Thanks for your support!

Itmes Needed: Tinned Foods, Orange Squash, Easi-singles Cheese, Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Biscuits, Salt, Tea Towels

Town Park Grant for Outdoor Gym

Millstreet Town Park received €7,500 from the Cork County Council Community Fund, towards their new outdoor fitness equipment. The note below is from Cllr John Paul O’Shea:

Over €75,000 was allocated to communities across the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District Area this week as part of Cork County Council’s Community Fund. The fund was established to support community and voluntary groups who wish to undertake capital development projects in their respective villages and towns.

Welcoming the allocations, Chairman of the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District, Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea (Ind) said “The commitment of Cork County Council to allocate monies to these deserving projects is indeed a very welcome announcement for community groups within the Kanturk and Mallow areas. This funding will undoubtedly benefit the many community and voluntary organisations who have worked extremely hard in recent months planning for such developments in their respective communities and I look forward to seeing the fruits of their labour becoming a reality during the coming months”. [read more …] “Town Park Grant for Outdoor Gym”

AIB Munster Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final

7th Nov: Please not the change of throw-in time from 2:30pm to 4pm due to a bereavement from Naomh Eoin.

AIB Munster Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final

MILLSTREET 3-14 NAOMH EOIN(Clare) 0-9

Mallow GAA Complex, Sunday, November  9  @ 4pm 2.30pm

2014-11-05 Millstreet JAFC Team at the County Final - photo John Tarrant
The match will now be broadcast live on C103 radio, and check the twitter of Cork GAA, Millstreet GAA, or John Tarrant for live updates.

We have a post match review with the commentary of the match photos and more here.
[read more …] “AIB Munster Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final”

Preparation for the 2015 Season in Millstreet Country Park

Preparation for the 2015 Season in Millstreet Country Park is well underway In 2015, We will be celebrating our 20th year in business and have lots in store to mark such a fantastic achievement! Membership and Vouchers for the 2015 Season are now available over the phone or in Nibbles, Millstreet. The park will be open to the public from the 15th of March (Mothers Day) Upcoming Events for the Season will be published soon... Please contact the Park on 029-70810 with any further questions you may have. We thank Orlaith for this feature. (S.R)
Preparation for the 2015 Season in Millstreet Country Park is well underway
In 2015, We will be celebrating our 20th year in business and have lots in store to mark such a fantastic achievement!
Membership and Vouchers for the 2015 Season are now available over the phone or in Nibbles, Millstreet.
The park will be open to the public from the 15th of March (Mothers Day)
Upcoming Events for the Season will be published soon…
Please contact the Park on 029-70810 with any further questions you may have.
We thank Orlaith for this feature.   (S.R)

SAOI Network Videography Group at Wallis Arms Hotel

A very pleasant meal was enjoyed by the members of the SAOI Network Videography Group at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday, 6th Nov. 2014. The coordinators of the uplifting occasion - Mary O' Sullivan and Paddy Buckley - expressed delight at not only the very fine meal but with the many sharings of interesting and humorous stories related afterwards when Jack Roche shared his thoughts regarding the many benefits which resulted following the particpation of the Group in the two-year videography and film course organised by IRD Duhallow. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
A very pleasant meal was enjoyed by the members of the SAOI Network Videography Group at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday, 6th Nov. 2014. The coordinators of the uplifting occasion – Mary O’Sullivan and Paddy Buckley – expressed delight at not only the very fine meal but at the many sharings of interesting and humorous stories related afterwards when Jack Roche shared his thoughts regarding the many benefits which resulted following the particpation of the Group in the two-year videography and film course organised by IRD Duhallow. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe

I only knew Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe as a very old man
He was then in the twilight of his long life span
The physical wear of time on him did show
With a cane’s assistance he was walking slow

Ireland’s best two mile hurdler when in his life’s prime
Though this is going back many decades in time
Few in Ireland could match it with him on his day
The best of Mushera Valley of him one can say [read more …] “Mushera’s Paddy Keeffe”

Hollymount NS awarded at FÍS Film Project Awards

2014-11-06 Hollymount NS awarded at FÍS AwardsHollymount NS was delighted to take part in this year’s Fís Film project.
What is the FÍS Film Project? FÍS is a successful film project currently thriving in primary schools across Ireland. The initiative encourages children to explore the medium of film in the primary classroom developing essential skills in moving-image literacy, communication, teamwork, visual arts and even numeracy … oh yes, and it’s also lots of fun! (http://www.fisfilmproject.ie/ 5th Nov 2014).

The Junior Room developed and created a film entitled ‘The Fairytale of Hollymount NS’, based on a tale about Snow White who decided to send her dwarfs and the three little pigs to see the ‘best school in Ireland!’ Every child in the class took part in the piece. The final project was submitted to Tralee Education Centre. The film was screened in Siamsa Tíre as part of Kerry Film Festival and Hollymount NS was presented with a plaque in recognition of the project.

We were delighted to be told that the film had been forwarded to Fís Film National committee for consideration. We were invited to [read more …] “Hollymount NS awarded at FÍS Film Project Awards”

A little bit of us will be seen all over the world this Christmas

2014-11-06 An Post Christmas Stamp 2014 which is part of the Harry Clarke stained glass in St.Patricks Church MillstreetThere’s thrilling news this morning that a photo of part of the Harry Clarke stained glass window (Adoration of the Magi) in St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet has been selected by An Post as one of three specially commissioned stamps for this Christmas. So a little bit of Millstreet will be seen all over the world this Christmas on letters and packages.

We featured the stained glass previously when it appeared on Fr.James McSweeney’s website 2u.ie. The photographer Bill Power is from Mitchelstown has an interest in Harry Clarke’s stained glass, has outlined in a nice piece  how it all came about:

MY PHOTOGRAPH GOES GLOBAL
It’s official – the news that I’ve had to sit on for a few months.

“One of this year’s three Irish CHRISTMAS STAMPS is a photograph that I was commissioned to take in May by An Post. I won’t have the [read more …] “A little bit of us will be seen all over the world this Christmas”

AIB Mortgage Friday

2014-11-05 AIB Mortgage Day - brochure 022014-11-05 AIB Mortgage Day - brochure 01AIB Bank Millstreet will open from 8am to 8pm on Friday 14th November 2014 as part of AIB Mortgage Awareness month. If you intend buying, building or renovating within the next 12/24months, we would like to invite you to meet our mortgage advisor on the day to discuss how you can be mortgage ready.

Please click on the brochure (above right) to see the timetable of the Mortgage Awareness Fridays at other branches which might be more convenient for you.

[read more …] “AIB Mortgage Friday”

Charity Gala Floral Demonstration

Macroom Flower & Garden Club – Charity Gala Floral Demonstration
By Theresa Collins (AOIFA) Tipperary entitled “Christmas is Coming”
Thursday 13th of November 8.00pm at Coolcower House, supporting
Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Macroom Branch of Meals on Wheels
Tickets and further details 087-9821708 and 086-3046608

Audio: RCB preview of the Munster Junior Quarter Final

https://soundcloud.com/weekly-sports-show/martin-downes-naomh-eoin-munster-club-preview

Martin Downes Chairman Naomh Eoin GAA club previews their Munster Junior Football Quarter Final against Millstreet
Millstreet v Naomh Eoin (Loop Head, Co. Clare), 2:30pm Sunday Nov 9th in Mallow
Raidió Corca Baiscinn is a community owned and run radio station based in West Clare.

[read more …] “Audio: RCB preview of the Munster Junior Quarter Final”