Millstreet Athletic Club news

It was a great day again for members of Millstreet Athletic Club who competed at the County “B” cross country championships in Castlelyons today bringing home two individual medals and three team prizes.

Jamie Kelleher made it look easy when he won the boys U11 race leading his team home in 2nd position.  The team was made up of Donnacha Murphy who finished 9th, Patrick Kelleher and Tomas Cronin.  Emma Lehane came home a comfortable 2nd in girls U11 with her team coming home in 3rd position.  Her team mates were Brianna Gallaghue-Murphy, Caoimhe Murphy, Aoife O’Connor, Holly Sheehan, Cathy Buckley, Muireann Cronin and Katie Linehan.

Girls U9 also came home in 3rd position, the team was made up of Aoife Casey who finished 9th, Ciara O’Sullivan, Maeve Buckley, Rebecca O’Sullivan, Ellen Cronin and Madison Gallahue-Murphy.

Also representing the club were Eimear O’Leary, Jenny Kelleher, Emma Moynihan, Sara Linehan, Eanna O’Mahony, Diarmuid Cronin, Patrick Cronin and Daniel Buckley.Dan Bourke also competed in the Novice race.

Next week the club will be represented by Dan Bourke, Donal Bourke, Emma Lehane, Orla Buckley and Caoimhe O’Leary who are travelling to Tipperary to compete in the Munster Even ages.  We wish them the very best of luck. [full results]

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Parish Newsletter – Mission Sunday – 19th October, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mission Sunday – 19th October, 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: Dola O’Byrne, West End; John Murphy, Roskeen. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Mission Sunday – 19th October, 2014”

Preparing for Today’s National Dairy Show 2014 at Green Glens

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Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Links:

Record Prixe Fund at Dairy Show – the Corkman (9th Oct)

Dairy show is the ‘Miss Ireland’ of our cow herd – MILLSTREET stages the National Dairy Show on its return to the spacious Green Glens Complex on this Saturday with an extensive programme underway at 8.30am … ( the Corkman 16th Oct)

Forum on “Rural Ireland Looking to the Future”

A major public forum on rural Ireland will take place tomorrow in Millstreet entitled “Rural Ireland Looking to the Future”. Topics will include energy, agriculture, fishing, tourism, broadband and education. One of the big issues will be poverty: The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) are frightening: 363,000 people are at risk of poverty; 486,000 are suffering deprivation; and 138,000 are living in constant poverty — double that of four years ago.

There will be no politicians. Dr Jerry Cowley MD, Dr Brendan O’Keeffe, University of Limerick, Dr.Geraldine Mooney, Simme, of the University of Limerick’s faculty of education and health science, Dr Elizabeth Hourihane, National Citizens’ Movement representative, Claudia Kennedy, of TUI, and Maura Walsh, of IRD Duhallow, are among those who will be speaking.

It’s hoped a new working group for rural Ireland will be established following the meeting tomorrow which will take place in the Community School Hall in Millstreet from 9:30am to 7pm.

One of the organisers, Castletownbere native Michael O’Sullivan said on Radio Kerry today that studies show that [read more …] “Forum on “Rural Ireland Looking to the Future””

Millstreet Athletic Club news

Another great day for the club at the Cork Master and Juvenile uneven age cross country at Conna.  Donal Bourke finished in 5th position and he will go on to represent Millstreet and Cork at the Munster Even ages in Tipperary and Uneven ages in Clare in the next few weeks.  Our girls U15 team came home in 3rd position which was another great result.  The team was made up of Caoimhe O’Leary 11th, Orla Buckley 12th, Emily Ring 22nd and Shannon O’Sullivan.

The club was represented by  Tomas Cronin, Jamie Kelleher, Patrick Kelleher, Donnacha Murphy, Ethan Walsh, Ian Buckley, Eanna O’Mahony, Diarmuid Cronin, Patrick Cronin, Aoife Casey, Ellen Cronin, Maeve Buckley, Rebecca O’Sullivan, Ciara O’Sullivan, Madison Gallahue-Murphy, Aoife O’Connor, Brianna Gallahue-Murphy, Emma Lehane, Muireann Cronin, Holly Sheehan, Katie Linehan, Eimear O’Leary, Jenny Kelleher, Emma Moynihan, Dara O’Shea, Sara Linehan,.  Dan Bourke also represented Millstreet in the Master event.

Next Sunday we will travel to Castlelyons for the “B” championships

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Terrier found at West End

Update 17th Oct: The dogs owner has been located they will be reunited in the morning

2014-10-17 Terrier found outside Centra West EndFound today outside Centra West End, a beautiful extremely friendly loving female terrier.
If anyone owns her or knows who owns her, can you please contact me on 087-3914358, and I will pass on the info of where she can be collected. Thank you.

Click the photo (right) to see her full size

Louise Morrissey Expresses Sincere Thanks for Fundraising

Celebrity Singer, Louise Morrissey expressed her sincere thanks for the €1,000.00 fundraised by William Fitzgerald and his dedicated team for the "Bring Jamie Home" project.  At the presentation in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on 28th October 2014 - from left: Barry O'Halloran and William Fitzgerald from Cork Music Station with Louise accepting the Fund on behalf of the Morrissey Family.  Jamie is now back in Ireland to continue recovery.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Celebrity Singer, Louise Morrissey expressed her sincere thanks for the €1,000.00 fundraised by William Fitzgerald and his dedicated team for the “Bring Jamey Home” project. At the presentation in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on 28th September 2014 – from left: Barry O’Halloran and William Fitzgerald from Cork Music Station with Louise accepting the Fund on behalf of the Morrissey Family. Jamie is now back in Ireland to continue recovery. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Louise accepting cheque following fundraising project

Michael Kelleher Visits Millstreet Museum

Bridget King presents a copy of the excellent "Down the Lawn" to Michael Kelleher (home on holiday from Australia) at Millstreet Museum on Thursday, 16th October.  Also present from left - Mary Kelleher, Kit O'Sullivan, Denis Hickey and Mary Cronin.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Bridget King presents a copy of the excellent “Down the Lawn” to Michael Kelleher (home on holiday from Australia) at Millstreet Museum on Thursday, 16th October. Also present from left – Mary Kelleher, Kit O’Sullivan, Denis Hickey and Mary Cronin. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Town Park

Millstreet Town Park

Bridge and water feature near playground.
Bridge and water feature near playground.

Millstreet Town Park Committee held an emergency meeting on October 13th 2014 to discuss the “Save Millstreet Town Park” article published on the millstreet.ie website on October 12th 2014.

It was agreed that a response be made on behalf of the committee in regard to the matters raised and to place on record the Park’s place in the heart of the community.

The property fondly known to other generations as ‘The Lawn’ forms part of the demesne property acquired by Denis O’ Leary from Lord Muskerry in 1781. The demesne lands remained in the ownership of the MacCarthy O’ Leary family until 1955 when it as acquired by Thomas Horgan.

The Park lands were acquired in August 1956 by the first committee for the provision of a suitable Town Park and recreation grounds for the benefits of the residents of the Parish.

It has been intimated that our committee is basically a GAA club in all but name but this is totally inaccurate. The members of the present committee have faithfully carried on the aspirations of the original committee and are drawn from clubs who utilise the Park e.g. pitch and putt, coursing, camogie, football, hurling, soccer, athletics and includes the members of the public who are totally independent and who have no allegiance to any organisation.
[read more …] “Millstreet Town Park”

GAA Foundation Coaching Course

Anyone interested in doing a Foundation Coaghing Course is to contact Millstreet Juvenile GAA club phone (or via Facebook) and further details will be provided . There are 9 E-Learning Online Modules and a Practical Module. The theory must be completed before attending the practical workshop. The practical session will take place at:

8pm Friday 24th October at Fermoy GAA Club

Cost – €20 be paid at the start of your Practical session.

IRD Duhallow Business Awards 2014

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In order to recognise all the ambassadors in business, last Wednesday the launch of the IRD Duhallow Business Awards 2014 in conjunction with The Corkman was held at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket. This is the second year of the highly successful awards which duly recognises the sustainability, creativity as well as the innovation which business in the region have showcased, as well as [read more …] “IRD Duhallow Business Awards 2014”

Michael Kelleher – a Native of Killarney Road, Millstreet on Holidays from Australia Receives Royal Millstreet Welcome

Denis Taylor (on left) was one of many local people who were delighted to meet with Killarney Road, Millstreet native - Michael Kelleher who emigrated to Australia over 45 years ago.  Michael, one of whose sons has starred in the worldwide television series "Home and Away" is visiting Ireland for the the first time in 12 years.  As Francis Duggan alerted us to Michael's visit in his superb poem Michael intends indeed to climb Clara mountain.  We shall welcome Michael to Millstreet Museum tomorrow and later next week we shall give the more extended local tour.  Michael extends his greetings to all in Australia and continues to meet so many good Friends during his visit.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Denis Taylor (on left) was one of many local people who were delighted to meet with Killarney Road, Millstreet native – Michael Kelleher (pictured here this Wednesday evening in The Wallis Arms Hotel)  who emigrated to Australia over 45 years ago. Michael, one of whose sons has starred in the worldwide television series “Home and Away” is visiting Ireland for the the first time in 12 years. Michael is of course related to the famous Hollywood actor, Brian Dennehy.  As Francis Duggan alerted us to Michael’s visit in his superb poem Michael intends indeed to climb Clara mountain.   He was very glad to meet Denis Reardon in Tubrid yesterday and expressed his heartfelt thanks for so many great years of “Clara News” – a copy of which was consistently sent to Austaralia by Bridget King of Church Street.  We shall welcome Michael to Millstreet Museum tomorrow and later next week we shall give the more extended local tour. Michael extends his greetings to all in Australia and continues to meet so many good Friends – especially school pals – during his visit. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Regional Report 1239 – 14th October 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diabh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1239 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold and foggy Tuesday morning.

The National Dairy Show will be held at the Green Glens Arena on this Saturday October 18th.and as well as doing the serious business of judging the best of the country’s livestock, it will be a fun day for all the family. plus many trade stands. The huge restaurant will be serving succulent dinners and snacks .They always have the finest of beef on the menu on Show day. And out of doors there is plenty of parking and its free.

That’s the National Dairy Show 2014 at the Green Glens Arena on Saturday October 18th.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1239 – 14th October 2014”

For the Jack & Jill foundation

For the Jack & Jill foundation…

asking you all to don wellies and boots

and climb Clara mountain with us

on next Sunday morning Oct 19th at 11am.

It means giving a registration fee of €16 per family

which covers 1 HOUR of home nursing care for 1 sick child at home.

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Young & old welcome- just be prepared for all weather conditions. Will park at the turn for Alps or thereabout to register at 10.30 and  walk up from there. Should be good fun and for a.great cause 🙂

Parental Decision Making with an Ill Child

My name is Karen Dennehy and I am a final year medical student at University College Cork. As part of our degree we are encouraged to complete some research. I have decided to look at Parental Decision Making when Caring for an Ill Child.

My aim is improve healthcare provided for children as well as add to the research available with regards parental concerns.

I would be delighted if parents could take the time to complete an online questionnaire which should take no longer than 5 minutes.

The questionnaire is completely anonymous and your participation is greatly appreciated.

Thanking you! Karen

This is the link ==> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W6GM3F8

Latest News at Presentation N.S.

2014-10-13 Latest News from Presentation NSThe last few days have seen lots of news added to the Presentation NS website – Junior Infants artwork photos, mid-term, sports, and a health promoting campaign.  To see the updates, visit their “Latest News” Page.

If you’d prefer to receive updates by email as they happen, the best way we’ve found is to [read more …] “Latest News at Presentation N.S.”

Raymond and Gillian nominated for Most Stylish Couple

2014-10-13 Gillian and Raymond Gilbourne - best-dressed-couple-800Raymond & Gillian Gilbourne have been nominated as one of the most stylish couples for the Cork Tia Maria Hi Style Awards, November 8th.
They are really honoured but up against well known people.
It is now down to open voting by email so they are asking you to vote for them please.
All you have to do is send email saying;
Raymond & Gillian Gilbourne, stylish couple
Email address:  vote @ no1.ie (without the spaces)

“We really appreciate if you would pass this on to work colleagues, family and friends. Your support is greatly appreciated.” – Gillian and Raymond

[read more …] “Raymond and Gillian nominated for Most Stylish Couple”

Millstreet Pipe Band to Play at Senior Football Final in Cork

In Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on Sunday 19th October 2014 at the Cork Senior and Intermediate Football Championship Finals featuring Ballincollig vs Carbery Rangers (3:45pm), and Na Piarsaigh vs Valley Rovers (2pm) – Millstreet Pipe Band will be the official Pipe Band to play at this prestigious event.   We thank Liam Coffey for this interesting information.  (S.R.) [more]

Memories of the “Bibi” Show in 1980s from Millstreet

Lots of memories evoked here as we share a very special from Millstreet Museum Archives recalling the television transmission of the famous "Bibi" show in the 1980s from the Gym of Millstreet Community School.  The superb augmented Choir so impressed the nation with their magnificent harmonic singing.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Lots of memories evoked here as we share a very special picture from Millstreet Museum Archives recalling the television transmission of the famous “Bibi” Show in the 1980s from the Gym of Millstreet Community School. The superb augmented Millstreet Choir so impressed the nation with their magnificent harmonic singing.  Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Michael Kelleher Will Climb Clara Mountain Again

On a day that is clear of the gray fogs of rain
Michael Kelleher will climb Clara Mountain again
Above the green countryside by Millstreet Town
Where he often climbed when his hair was light brown

Since he left Claraghatlea many Seasons ago
Time that rusts iron has become his foe
But he retains great love of his first homeplace
Where his years ago was a [read more …] “Michael Kelleher Will Climb Clara Mountain Again”

Late Dola O’Byrne, West End, Millstreet

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Click on the notice to enlarge.     (S.R.)

The death has occurred on Sunday October 12th 2014 of Dola O’Byrne of the West End, Millstreet.
Rosary Sunday at 10pm. Reposing on Monday from 6pm to 8pm in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, followed by removal to St.Patrick’s Church Millstreet. Requiem mass Tuesday 14th at 11am, with burial afterwards in St.Mary’s cemetary.

2009 - Dola O'Byrne with her award for the best window display at Millstreet's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Dola O’Byrne with her award for the best window display at Millstreet’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2009

[read more …] “Late Dola O’Byrne, West End, Millstreet”