Prestigious American Visitors at Millstreet Museum

We were delighted to welcome twin brothers Jim (on left) and Michael Fenton from the USA to Millstreet Museum on Monday morning,15th Sept. 2014. Also included is Mary Kelleher (Museum Staff) and Ann Hickey, first cousin of the twins. We also recorded a brief interview for local television with Jim who is from the New York Fire Department and with Michael who is in the American Navy. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We were delighted to welcome twin brothers Jim (on left) and Michael Fenton from the USA to Millstreet Museum on Monday morning, 15th Sept. 2014. Also included is Mary Kelleher (Museum Staff) and Ann Hickey, first cousin of the twins. We recorded a brief interview for local television with Jim who is from the New York Fire Department and with Michael who is in the American Navy.  They have been superbly uplifting with the royal welcome received and on meeting with their many relatives especially their wonderful Aunt, Mrs. Cronin from Coolinarne.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Presentation of Tidy Town Certificates to International Volunteer Helpers

On Monday morning, 15th Sept. 2014 at the "Aroma" Restaurant in The Square, Millstreet richly deserved Certificates were presented by Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns , Gordon O'Keeffe to a number of dedicated International Volunteer Helpers after which all enjoyed delicious refreshments and a wonderfully harmonic brief singing session took place. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Monday morning, 15th Sept. 2014 at the “Aroma” Restaurant in The Square, Millstreet richly deserved Certificates were presented by Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns , Gordon O’Keeffe to a number of dedicated International Volunteer Helpers after which all enjoyed delicious refreshments and a wonderfully harmonic brief singing session took place.   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet Competitors at the Cork IUTF Cork Championships

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The first event of the new Taekwan Do season competition calender kicked off last Sunday in Grenagh with the IUTF Cork Open Championships. Great performances by Caraiosa Foley and Joshua O’Sullivan (far left) of the Millstreet Club secured them 2 medals each.  [with thanks to Mary for the photos]

LOCAL CREWS GEAR UP FOR THE CORK “20” Rally

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There were a few Rally Cars around the Duhallow area gathered today in Dromtarriffe to remind us that The Cork 20 Rally is less than 3 weeks away now, entries are steadily coming in for what is shaping up to be a great Event, the cars pictured above along with a lot more in Sheds and Garages are currently being worked on and are mad for tar and eagerly waiting for the start of this Prestigious Event.

Many Thanks to Tom Corbett of TMC Photography for the use of his Photos [full photo set]

 

Duhallow Hurling Final in Millstreet Town Park

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Match Programme

Results from the Duhallow Finals in Millstreet Town Park Today

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Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship Final

Kilbrin 1-17 Banteer 0-11

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Duhallow Junior B Football Championship Final

Knocknagree 0-10 Kanturk 0-9

[read more …] “Duhallow Hurling Final in Millstreet Town Park”

Sean Radley Interview with Country and Western Promoters Phil Mack and Lisa Stanley

Sean Radley recently caught up with Country and Western Promoter Phil Mack along with Singer and Presenter Lisa Stanley in Killarney earlier in The Year, Phil Mack promotes big Country Music Shows all over the UK and Ireland and has a big weekend coming up in Killarney at The Glen Eagle Hotel from Friday Sept 26 to Sunday Sept 28 with many Big Artists attending in what promises to be a great weekend of Entertainment.

You can also catch up with The Phil Mack Show on Sky Channels 191 and 192

Thanks to Seamus O`Donnell for the Video footage

Photos from The Bring Jamie Home Fundraiser held in Cullen on last Saturday Night Sept 13

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A Great Night was had by all last Saturday at Cullen Community Centre for the Bring Home Jamie Fundraiser organised by Cork Music Stations Willie and Ita Fitzgerald, there were 7 Artists performing on the Night and each one contributed to over Four Hours of Great Entertainment.

We thank Breeda Piggot for the Photographs from the Night

Parish Newsletter – 14th September, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – 14th September, 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: Neily Dennehy, Lackabawn; Dan Murphy, Farnanes & Clara; Pat Broderick, Cavan & Clara Road. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 14th September, 2014”

Presentation of Beacon Initiative Retail Development Programme Certificates

The presentation of certificates for those who over a period of five months participated in the Beacon Initiative Retail Development Programme took place on Tuesday, 9th Sept. 2014 in the E-Centre at The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The presentation of certificates for those who, over a period of five months, participated in the Beacon Initiative Retail Development Programme took place on Tuesday, 9th Sept. 2014 in the E-Centre at The Square, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

9Beacon Initiative Retail Devel. Programme 2014 -800Here now we share a selection of pictures of the individual presentations by Paul Sutton from the Economic Development Section of [read more …] “Presentation of Beacon Initiative Retail Development Programme Certificates”

Results & Fixtures: 10th Sept 2014

Camogie: County Junior Championship SF: Millstreet 3-18 Castlelyons 1-5, 2:30pm Sat Sept 6th Castle Rd (Mahon). The final probably w/e of 20th Sept

Juvenile GAA: Rebel Óg North Minor ‘B’ Hurling C’ship Final: Millstreet 3-15 Dromtarriffe 4-15, Sun 7th Sept @ 6pm in Banteer [photos from DromtarriffeGAA] [match report]

Soccer:AOH Cup 1st Round: CFC Banteer 4 Millstreet Celtic 1, Sat 6th Sept 3pm
AOH Cup 1st Round: Rathcoole Rovers 2 Macroom B 3, Sat 6th Sept 3pm
AOH Cup 1st Round: Los Zarcos 0 Blackstone Rovers 4, Sun 7th Sept 10.45am

St Michaels Cup 2nd Round: St John Boscos A v Millstreet Celtic, 3pm Sat 13th Sept (called off)
Saxone Cup 2nd Round: Knocknaheeny Celtic 2 Rathcoole Rovers 1, 3pm Sat 13th Sept
Presidents Cup 1st Round: Los Zarcos 4 Glen Celtic C 4 (Glen won 5-3 on pens), 10:45am Sun 14th Sept

GAA: Hard Luck to Neil Corkery and the Dublin Civil Service football team who lost the Dublin Junior B Football Final to St.Sylvesters in Parnell Park (6th Sept)

Duhallow Junior Hurling Final: Kilbrin 1-17 Banteer 0-11, Sunday Sept 14th at 2:30pm, in Millstreet Town Park [see more]

Duhallow Junior B Football Championship Final: Knocknagree 0-10 Kanturk 0-9, Sun Sept 14th 12:45 in Millstreet Town Park

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 10th Sept 2014”

Death Notice: Dan Murphy, formerly of Clara

MURPHY (Knockshanavee, Farnanes and late of Clara, Millstreet): On September 9, 2014, peacefully, at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, DAN, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Reen) and loving dad of Ellmaree (Coughlan), Marguerite, Anne (Hallissey), Treacy (O’Connor), Danny and Tommy, pre-deceased by his brother Jack and sister Tess. Deeply regretted by his family, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Paula and Majella, sons-in-law Cathal, Tim and Ian, brother Joe, sisters Noreen, Julia and Margaret, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Farran, on this Wednesday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ovens Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Death Notice: Neily Dennehy, Lackabawn

DENNEHY (Lackabawn, Millstreet): On September 8, 2014, peacefully, in the tender care of the matron and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital, CORNELIUS (NEILY), beloved husband of the late Nora (nee Twomey), much loved father of Andrew, Matt, Connie and Margaret. Deeply regretted by his family, daughters-in-law Geraldine and Teresa, son-in-law Thomas, grandchildren Laura, Sarah and Aaron, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, this Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

On top of Mushera with a GoPro

Last week we had a video of a drone over Mushera, now there’s a video of someone with a GoPro video camera on top of Mushera. The video starts looking down at the gates of the Country Park, then turns around and up to the mound of stones at the very top which in older days held a wooden cross. then down to the cross overlooking balllinagree, down to the other St.John’s Well (there’s 3 wells on Mushera) and on…

Regional Report 1234 – 9th September 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1234 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this delightful calm, misty, autumn morning.

The untimely sudden death of popular 39 year old Connie Hickey, formerly of Main Street came as a great shock to all his family of six brothers, extended family and community members last week. The huge turnout at his removal and requiem was proof of how popular he was. Guards of honour were drawn from numerous sporting clubs, work places, and even the great Avonmore Electrical factory remained closed on the day of his funeral.

Fitting gestures to Connie who was so much part of what we are. May God console his grieving family and give the soul of gentle Connie eternal rest.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1234 – 9th September 2014”

Tidy Towns Results 2014

http://www.tidytowns.ie/supervalu-banner.hyperesources/tidytowns-logo.pngThe 2014 SuperValu Tidy Towns results have been published today. Millstreet has gained another point this year to score 297 points. Kilkenny have won the national title with a score of 320.
We will add more here as more is released

Tidy Towns Competition 2014
Adjudication Report
Centre: Millstreet 480 Ref: 480
County: Cork(North) Mark: 297
Category: D Date(s): 09/07/14
Max Mark 2014 Mark
Community Involvement & Planning 60 43
Built Environment and Streetscape 50 39
Landscaping and Open Spaces 50 42
Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities 50 31
Sustainable Waste and Resource Management 50 12
Tidiness and Litter Control 90 63
Residential Streets & Housing Areas 50 33
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes 50 34
450 297

Community Involvement & Planning / Rannpháirtíocht an Phobail & Pleanáil:  [read more …] “Tidy Towns Results 2014”

Death Notice: Pat Broderick

2014-09 Pat BroderickThe death has occurred on Sunday, Sept 7th  2014, at the Sheelin Nursing Home (Cavan), of Pat Broderick, of Corratubber, Cavan, formerly Cloonoon, Woodford, Co. Galway, and formerly of Clara Rd, Millstreet. Father of Martina (Cullivan), Tony, and the late Pat.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Road, Cavan from 6pm today, Monday, concluding with Vigil Prayers at 8pm. Funeral will take place on Thursday  morning in Woodford, Co. Galway.

MOM Trek … Mind over Mountains

Trek 1: Claragh Mountain in Millstreet.
(Decend , hop in cars and drive to …)
Trek 2: Mount Hilary near Banteer.

9am Sunday September 21st 2014
Meeting point; Kanturk car park
€10 (or more if you wish) donation for Marymount Hospice

This is being organised in honour and memory of the most amazing woman that climbed many mountains in her life physically but mostly mentally .
She loved nature and walking was her real love it was her medication she said walking in nature was her time to pray (probably for patience so she wouldn’t kill me for robbing her perfume or lipstick!!)
This woman is [read more …] “MOM Trek … Mind over Mountains”

Cork ’20’ Press Release 5

2014-09-06 Cork 20 Rally - 2014 BannerThere was a big turnout last Friday on the 29th September in the Wallis Arms, Millstreet for the press launch of the 2014 Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally. The crowd were treated to a vast array of static rally cars on the main street for some photo opportunities with machines and drivers alike.

There followed the press launch which heard from a number of speakers including Munster Car Club Chairman Coleman Hegarty, Clerk of the Course Kevin O’Riordan, Event Sponsor and Managing Director of Acesigns Neil Phelan, Tony McCaul from the Millstreet Business group, as well as defending Cork 20 Champion and Munster Car Club Member Daragh O’Riordan. The gathered crowd heard a brief outline from C.O.C Kevin O’Riordan about the rally itself and [read more …] “Cork ’20’ Press Release 5”

Asthma Clinic in Mulcahy’s Pharmacy from 11am-5pm on Thursday

 

“The Asthma Society of Ireland is holding a free Asthma Clinic in Mulcahys Pharmacy from 11am-5pm on Thursday ,11th of September. There is no admission fee, with all services and information provided completely free of charge. Please phone 029-70792 to book your appointment. The most recent statistics from the CSO indicate that 10% of people in Munster have asthma. This figure is almost double that in children under the age of 14 years, with 19% of children in Tipperary, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford suffering from the condition. Asthma is a serious condition which affects patients’ quality of life and can result in hospitalisation or, in the worst cases, death. Attendees at the Asthma Clinic will have their asthma management reviewed, their inhaler technique checked and their lung function tested. Asthma Specialist Nurses will be on hand to answer questions and give expert advice during a confidential, one to one consultation. Topics covered on the day will include asthma advice for children and adults, allergy avoidance and what to do during an asthma attack.”
“The Asthma Society of Ireland is holding a free Asthma Clinic in Mulcahy’s Pharmacy from 11am-5pm on Thursday 11th September 2014. There is no admission fee, with all services and information provided completely free of charge. Please phone 029-70792 to book your appointment.
The most recent statistics from the CSO indicate that 10% of people in Munster have asthma. This figure is almost double that in children under the age of 14 years, with 19% of children in Tipperary, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford suffering from the condition. Asthma is a serious condition which affects patients’ quality of life and can result in hospitalisation or, in the worst cases, death.
Attendees at the Asthma Clinic will have their asthma management reviewed, their inhaler technique checked and their lung function tested. Asthma Specialist Nurses will be on hand to answer questions and give expert advice during a confidential, one to one consultation. Topics covered on the day will include asthma advice for children and adults, allergy avoidance and what to do during an asthma attack.” Click on the Poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)

2014 Cork 20 Rally Just 1 Month Away

To get us in the mood for the 2014 Cork 20 Rally which will again be based in Millstreet this year we take a look back at footage from last years Highly Successful Event.

The 2014 Event will be held over the weekend of  3-5 October and again will be based out of The Green Glens Complex.

Fancy Dress Charities

Aubane’s Annual Charity Fancy Dress Committee are now excepting applications from local charities in the Millstreet Area who wish benefit from this year’s event.

Please applying in writing to:
John F Kelleher, Chairman, Aubane Social Club, Aubane, Millstreet, Co. Cork
before Tuesday the 16th of September 2014

update (11th Sept): the date perviously Friday 26th, but was moved forward