Wonderfully Enthusiastic Support for Cork Rose Anna in Tralee

Cork Rose Anna Geary was enthusiastically received at The Festival Dome in Tralee as she did an excellent interview with Daithí Ó Sé including the reciting of a superb self-composed poem.  In the audience were her many relatives, boyfriend Kevin and several energetic supporters.  The new Rose of Tralee chosen for 2014 is the Philadelphia Rose from USA.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Cork Rose Anna Geary was enthusiastically received at The Festival Dome in Tralee as she did an excellent interview with Daithí Ó Sé including the reciting of a superb self-composed poem. In the audience were her many relatives, boyfriend Kevin (from Rathduane in the parish of Millstreet) and several energetic supporters. The new Rose of Tralee chosen for 2014 is the Philadelphia Rose from USA. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Rose of Tralee 2014 - The Philadelphia Rose
Rose of Tralee 2014 – The Philadelphia Rose

Cork Rose Anna and Kerry Rose Mary like so many of the other Roses truly impressed and entered into the spirit of the world-famous Festival of the Rose of Tralee.  Here we share some 42 more images from the very [read more …] “Wonderfully Enthusiastic Support for Cork Rose Anna in Tralee”

Cork Rose Anna Geary Hugely Impresses on Live Television from Tralee

2014-08-19 Cork Rose Anna GearyAnna Geary, Cork Rose has just appeared on the live television transmission from The Dome in Tralee and truly impressed everyone especially in wonderfully reciting her splendid self-composed poem. (watch it here). We shall upload a full pictorial feature later…but now back to my online radio programme “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station.   (S.R.)

Patrick O’Callaghan Wins All-Ireland Award at Fleadh Cheoil 2014 in Sligo

Sincere congratulations to Patrick O'Callaghan (pictured 4th from l eft) from Millstreet who danced at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo and won the prestigious All-Ireland Award in the Under-18 Half Set with his three other wonderfully talented friends - Kelly O'Sullivan, Conor Coffey and Niamh McSweeney from Kilcummin, Co. Kerry.   Very special thanks to John, Mary and Adrian Moriarty for their superbly dedicated training throughout the year.  We thank Margaret O'Callaghan of Claramore, Millstreet for the appreciated picture and the information.  Click on the image to enlarge.
Sincere congratulations to Patrick O’Callaghan (pictured 4th from left) from Millstreet who danced at the recent All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo and won the prestigious All-Ireland Award in the Under-18 Half Set with his three other wonderfully talented friends – Kelly O’Sullivan, Conor Coffey and Niamh McSweeney from Kilcummin, Co. Kerry. Very special thanks to John, Mary and Adrian Moriarty for their superbly dedicated training throughout the year. We thank Margaret O’Callaghan of Claramore, Millstreet for the appreciated picture and the information. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Childcare Position

A child-minder is sought for five days a week to care for two school-going children in their own home.

This will involve picking up the children from school (at two o’clock, and again at three o clock) and caring for them until 5.30pm. It will also include taking the children to extra- curricular activities, preparation of the childrens’ meals, as well as some light housework. Non smoker and full driving licence holder only please.

Contact Rose 086 8396802.

Regional Report 1231 – 19th August 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1231 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this soft and dewy Tuesday morning.

First this morning I’d like to extend a fond Slan Abhaile, a Bon Voyage or a plain Goodbye to all the people who have been with us in recent times. Equestrian people, Stall holders, Volunteers, caterers or the general public who just came to see.

Millstreet is resting today following a long line of events which came in quick succession since the middle of April. Prestigious Horse events with the weeklong International Juggling fitted in between that brought over 70 countries into Millstreet & Ireland.

There were many highlights along the way. Too many for me to mention. But the most outstanding of all had to be the Eventing at Drishane on the early days of July. That day Noel C clocked up another notch on his long list of earthmoving achievements.
Not even the Wallis’s, the ancient Landlords of Drishane, could have outdone the mammoth performance that he brought off that day. And the good news is that it remains intact. It is a vast extension of 300 acres, to his existing show grounds.
Ready at any given time, to do it all again.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1231 – 19th August 2014”

Family Run/Walk/Cycle

Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club

is hosting a

family run/walk/cycle

on Friday evening the 29th August at 7p.m.

at Teach Isogáin, Rathmore.

family

This is in conjunction with the Tour of Sliabh Luachra (cycle event) in memory of Willie Reen and Paud O’Leary which will take place on Saturday 30th August.

All proceeds in aid of the Rathmore Branch of Friends of Children of Chernobyl and the Cork Simon Community. Cost – €5 per person or €10 per family.

Kerry Rose Mary Magnificent on Monday Night’s Live Television Presentation

Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey was magnificent in her presentation on the live television transmission from The Festival Dome in Tralee tonight.  Here we share a series of still images from Mary's interview where we see her Mum and brother, her Rose Escort, her many, many supporters with their colourful banners and we view Mary playing so superbly on her concertina.   Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey (pictured here with television personality Daithí Ó Sé) was magnificent in her presentation on the live television transmission from The Festival Dome in Tralee on Monday night. Here we share a series of still images from Mary’s excellent  interview where we see her Mum and brother, her Rose Escort, her many, many supporters with their colourful banners and we view Mary playing so superbly on her concertina. Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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51Mary Hickey Kerry Rose 2014 on Live Television -80011Mary Hickey Kerry Rose 2014 on Live Television -800We now share some 50 more pictures from Mary’s marvellous television appearance on [read more …] “Kerry Rose Mary Magnificent on Monday Night’s Live Television Presentation”

Grúpa Ceoil Fleadh Cheoil Winners

Tadhg O Sullivan, Killian Linehan, Sarah Dennehy, Darren Kiely & Daniel O Callaghan  memembers of Freemount Comhaltas with the U18 Groupa Ceoil  Cup.-1000Young musicians from Millstreet who are members of the Crossfields Céilí Band (Freemount Comhaltas) which won the U18 Grúpa Ceoil (Gerald Whelan Memorial Cup) at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo yesterday. They are Tadhg O Sullivan, Killian Linehan, Sarah Dennehy, Darren Kiely & Daniel O Callaghan. Tadhg, Darren, & Daniel were also part of the 15 – 18 Ceili Band that finished 2nd.
(with thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for this article)

Rose of Tralee Update

We’ve learned that Kerry Rose, Mary Hickey, will be the 9th Rose to be interviewed live on RTÉ1 television this evening.   Transmission of the Rose of Tralee begins at 8.oo p.m..   (S.R.)
Wherever you are in the world, you can see it on the internet @ http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/live/8/

Maggie wins at the Fleadh Cheoil

2014-08-16 Maggie Moynihan won the U12 Singing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Sligo - with her tutor Annmarie O'RiordanA huge congratulations to Maggie Moynihan, Cullen won the Comhaltas Singing competition for children under 12yrs at Fleadh Cheoil Sligo 2014 over the weekend.

Maggie’s singing tutor is the very well known and superbly talented Annmarie O’Riordan from Rathcoole.

No doubt the start of many successes for both of them !!!

(Many thanks to Hannah for letting us know)

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Champion Maggie is the toast of Cullen – Young Maggie blazed a path to national glory at the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo and …  (30th Aug) |

Millstreet Grand Prix Winner Thomas Ryan from Tipperary

 

Judge Neil O'Connor (West End, Millstreet and USA) presents the celebratory bottle to Millstreet Grand Prix Winner 2014 Thomas Ryan from Tipperary at the superbly successful Millstreet International Horse Show at Green Glens on Sunday, 17th August.  Thomas (below) kindly signs his autograph for Millstreet Museum.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Judge Neil O’Connor (West End, Millstreet and USA) presents the celebratory bottle to Millstreet Grand Prix Winner 2014 Thomas Ryan from Tipperary at the superbly successful Millstreet International Horse Show at Green Glens on Sunday, 17th August. Thomas (below) kindly signs his autograph for Millstreet Museum. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Thomas on his lap of honour.
Thomas on his lap of honour

 

Superb Posters Supporting Cork Rose Anna in Rose of Tralee 2014

Very colourful posters supporting Anna Geary - Cork Rose in the Rose of Tralee 2014 - on display in the Millstreet area.   We shall all have great interest in this year's Tralee event in that both the Cork and Kerry Roses have a direct link with Millstreet.  Click on the poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Very colourful posters supporting Anna Geary – Cork Rose in the Rose of Tralee 2014 – on display in the Millstreet area. We shall all have great interest in this year’s Tralee event in that both the Cork and Kerry Roses have a direct link with Millstreet.  Click on the poster to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Kerry Rose Mary Hickey Receiving Wonderful Support Especially in Rathmore and is Scheduled to Appear on RTÉ Live Transmission from Tralee on Monday Night

Emily from Rathmore was chosen as the Rose Bud to accompany the Darby Rose.   Lots of very colourful pictorial displays for Kerry Rose Mary Hickey in the Rathmore area.  We believe that Mary is to appear on the Monday night programme on RTÉ television live from Tralee.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Emily from Rathmore was chosen as the Rose Bud to accompany the Derby Rose. Lots of very colourful pictorial displays (below) for Kerry Rose Mary Hickey in the Rathmore area. We believe that Mary is to appear on the Monday night programme on RTÉ television live from Tralee. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Two Colourful Flags Impress Visitors

Pat O'Sullivan (aka "Sylvano the Magician) from Killarney in one of many recent visitors to Millstreet who have been very impressed to note the flying of both the Kerry and the Cork Flags at the entrance of Presentation N.S..   The reason, of course, for this impressive Flag Display has been explained by Michael in our previous website post.   We celebrate the two "M"s - Mark (Ellis) and Mary (Hickey).  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Pat O’Sullivan (aka “Sylvano the Magician”) from Killarney is one of many recent visitors to Millstreet who have been very impressed to note the flying of both the Kerry and the Cork Flags at the entrance of Presentation N.S.. The reason, of course, for this impressive Flag Display has been explained by Michael in our previous website post. We celebrate the two “M”s – Mark (Ellis) and Mary (Hickey).   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Two Flag Display in Millstreet 2014

Parish Newsletter – 17th August 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th August, 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:             Kathleen Kerwick, Millstreet & Cape Cod; Helena Herlihy, Knockane, Cullen; Breda Twomey, Kilgarvan.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 17th August 2014”

Good luck to Mary and Mark

2014-08-16 Gates of the Presentation NSThe gates of Presentation National School will open in two weeks for the start of the new school year, but they are already full of colour in support of former student Mark Ellis who plays at centre back for Cork Hurlers this weekend in the All Ireland Semi Final against Tipperary, and for teacher Mary Hickey who is the Kerry Rose at the Rose of Tralee this week. The very best of luck to both.

The Rose of Tralee Festival runs from [read more …] “Good luck to Mary and Mark”

Cycling Festival at Millstreet Country Park on Sunday, 24th August 2014

MCP Cycling Festival Aug. 2014Upcoming Cycling Festival which will be happening next weekend the 24th of August in Millstreet Country Park. This event will be held from 12noon – 5pm. The 10km Time Trial will commence at 1pm.

This event is suitable for enthusiasts and amateurs to both Mountain and Leisure cycling. The Park recognises there are more fatalities regarding cyclists year on year and an increase in a person’s awareness of keeping fit.

The event is to combine the two of these elements and have a safe and secure environment for all the family. There are limited Leisure and Mountain bikes available to rent so please contact to park to reserve.

The RedFM patrollers, RSA speaker and many other enthusiastic suppliers and speakers will be at the park as well as ongoing activities throughout the day.

Please do not hesitate to contact the park for any further information on 029 70810/ info @millstreetcountrypark.com. [more on millstreetcountrypark.com]

We thank Orlaith from MCP for this notice.  (S.R.)

Generous Response to the Annual Collection of “Dogs for the Disabled”

There was a wonderfully generous response to the annual collection of "Dogs for the Disabled" outside O'Keeffe's Supervalu in Millstreet today ..15th August 2014.   Full information on the superb work of this voluntary organisation is available on www.dogsfordisabled.ie . Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
There was a wonderfully generous response to the annual collection of “Dogs for the Disabled” outside O’Keeffe’s Supervalu in Millstreet today ..15th August 2014. Full information on the superb work of this voluntary organisation is available on www.dogsfordisabled.ie . Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Moving into Supervalu we note the wonderful display at the Taste Counter
Moving into Supervalu we note the wonderful display at the Taste Counter.
Within the Supermarket we note the popularity of the taste food counter.
Within the Supermarket we note the popularity of the taste food counter.

Jobs: Newly advertised in Millstreet

Please note: the links given earlier are unstable and change from day to day. The details for the jobs can be found on the jobseeker.fas.ie website either by search under the category (which we have given below) or the search by reference # box (located on the right side of the page and down a bit)

Scaffolder / Driver – C Licence: Scaffolder required. Must have Safe Pass and relevant tickets plus a full clean C licence. Lorry base is Millstreet with work mainly within a 70 mile radius. [ref# 870482. Filed under Building & Construction on jobseeker.fas.ie]

Accounts Assistant: The intern will gain practical experience in Book keeping, Accounts receivable. Month end reporting; Recording month end journals. The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following advanced Excel, Sage Line 200, conducting bank recs, processing and validating credit notes processing journals. On completion the intern will have attained skills in; Excel, Accounts, communications, customer service. [ref# 869362. [ref# 869362. Filed under Management/Admin/Clerical/Financial/Legal on jobseeker.fas.ie]

Customer Service Co-ordinator: The intern will gain practical experience in Sales, customer services and logistic departments. The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following customer services, reporting , Excel, Sage 200, sales and logistics area. The principal of the role is to obtain all proof of deliveries from customers whether through our own drivers or third party freight providers. On completion the intern will have attained skills in communcations, Sage 200, improved excel skills which can be transferred to any other job opportunity in finance related roles. Fine tuned their reporting skill set.[ref# 869360. Filed under Management/Admin/Clerical/Financial/Legal on jobseeker.fas.ie]

Joe Roche’s “Coomlogane Apache” A Very Popular Winner at Show

Joe Roche's "Coomlogane Apache" proved to be a very popular winner on Friday night at Millstreet International Show 2014.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Joe Roche’s “Coomlogane Apache” proved to be a very popular winner on Friday night at Millstreet International Show 2014. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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5Joe Roche's Horse Coomlogane Apache Wins at 2014 Show -800Throughout the week there has been a wonderful atmosphere at the Show in Green Glens.   We observe a further 6 images from Friday night’s [read more …] “Joe Roche’s “Coomlogane Apache” A Very Popular Winner at Show”

Death Notice: Helena Herlihy, Knockane, Cullen

HERLIHY (Knockane, Cullen): On August 13, 2014, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, HELENA (nee O’Connor), daughter of the late Helen, beloved wife of Pat and loving mother of Michael, Elaine and Emma. Sadly missed by her family, her father Tim Joe, brothers John and Denis, sisters Patricia and Catriona, parents-in-law Michael and Joan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Friday evening from 5pm, followed by removal at 8pm to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Marymount Hospice.

Malin to Mizen Dave Riordan Charity Cycle 2014 Visits Millstreet

Pictured outside Millstreet GAA Community Hall these are the inspiring participants (many from the Charleville area) who have been taking part in the Dave Riordan Charity Cycle from Malin to Mizen.   Hear more about this hugely uplifting event in our first ever  Millstreet Museum video interview on YouTube - the link is given below.   Tadhg O'Flynn (pictured centre below) of "O'Flynn Medical" very kindly sponsored the excellent meal so splendidly served in the GAA Community Hall.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Pictured outside Millstreet GAA Community Hall these are the inspiring participants (many from the Charleville area) who have been taking part in the Dave Riordan Charity Cycle from Malin to Mizen. Hear more about this hugely uplifting event in our first ever Millstreet Museum video interview on YouTube – the link is given below.  Tadhg O’Flynn (pictured centre below) of “O’Flynn Medical” very kindly sponsored the excellent meal so splendidly served in the GAA Community Hall.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The video above is an interview with three people below – Maurice Riordan, Tadhg O’Flynn, and Maura O’Sullivan.  The 7min. 46 sec. video may now be viewed by clicking on the link.  Already some 36 people have viewed the video interview – less than 24 hours since it was uploaded!

There’s lots of more photos and info on teamdaveriordan.ie, and on the Team Dave Riordan Facebook Page

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9Dave Riordan Charity Cycle Malin to Mizen 2014 -80041Dave Riordan Charity Cycle Malin to Mizen 2014 -800Maurice Riordan (pictured on left of Tadhg in second image) addressed the assembly of over 100 people in praise of Tadhg’s greatly appreciated sponsorship of the Millstreet meal.  Let us now share some 92 more pictures of the Millstreet event and later we shall share Kevin O’Connor’s very professional coverage of day five of the amazing Charity Cycle.  We thank Kevin for [read more …] “Malin to Mizen Dave Riordan Charity Cycle 2014 Visits Millstreet”

Millstreet GAA Launch Golf Classic

Millstreet GAA launch golf classic MILLSTREET GAA host their inaugural Golf Classic scheduled for O’Mahony Point, Killarney on Friday, October 4. The format will comprise of a three person team, male, female or mixed  with tee times on a first come, first served basis. The cost for a team is €180 with the opportunity also available for business outlets to sponsor a tee box or green for €50. Main overall sponsors are Coleman of Millstreet, Clara Construction, Donagh Hickey Motors Rathmore and Tarrant’s Bridge Bar.  Representatives from the sponsors attended the launch in the company of inter county players Mark Ellis and Kevin Crowley. The quality of prizes along with the opportunity to play  on a course with spectacular views of the famous Killarney lakes overlooked by the McGillicuddy Reeks makes for a special occasion. To finish off the day, the prizegiving takes place in Tarrant’s Bar on Friday, October 3 at 9pm. Further details on the Millstreet Golf Classic are available from Declan Crowley 087-2497863, Cian O’Mahony 086-0476009, Noel Crowley 087-7995785, Anthony Dennehy 086-8560331, Donagh Hickey 087-2598530 or Millstreet GAA Club Secretary Sharon Lane, email secretary.millstreet.cork @gaa.ie. Click on the image to enlarge.  We thank John Tarrant for the picture and caption.  (S.R.)
MILLSTREET GAA host their inaugural Golf Classic scheduled for O’Mahony Point, Killarney on Friday, October 3.
The format will comprise of a three person team, male, female or mixed with tee times on a first come, first served basis. The cost for a team is €180 with the opportunity also available for business outlets to sponsor a tee box or green for €50.
Main overall sponsors are Coleman of Millstreet, Clara Construction, Donagh Hickey Motors Rathmore and Tarrant’s Bridge Bar. Representatives from the sponsors attended the launch in the company of inter county players Mark Ellis and Kevin Crowley.
The quality of prizes along with the opportunity to play on a course with spectacular views of the famous Killarney lakes overlooked by the McGillicuddy Reeks makes for a special occasion. To finish off the day, the prizegiving takes place in Tarrant’s Bar on Friday, October 3 at 9pm.
Further details on the Millstreet Golf Classic are available from Declan Crowley 087-2497863, Cian O’Mahony 086-0476009, Noel Crowley 087-7995785, Anthony Dennehy 086-8560331, Donagh Hickey 087-2598530 or Millstreet GAA Club Secretary Sharon Lane, email secretary.millstreet.cork @gaa.ie. Click on the image to enlarge. We thank John Tarrant for the picture and caption.    (S.R.)

Death Notice: Kathleen KERWICK (née O’Donoghue), Lackabawn

KERWICK (Millstreet and Cape Cod): On August 13, 2014, at home, in the presence of her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne with dignity, KATHLEEN (nee O’Donoghue), Lackabawn. Sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Fran, son John, brothers Dan, Timmy and Florence, sisters Mary O’Connell and Nono O’Connor, sisters-in-law Chris, Joan and Margaret, brothers-in-law Stephen, Con, Michael and Seán, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, lifelong friends Sandra Dineen and Jenny Dennehy and a large circle of friends on the Cape.

Reposing on today, Thursday, between 4pm and 8pm at the home of her brother Dan, Lackabawn. Reception into St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on tomorrow, Friday, for 11.30am Requiem Mass, followed by private cremation. Donations, in lieu of flowers to Marymount Hospice.