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Regional Report 1225 – 8th July 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1225 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cooler and showery morning. The painting of our town is really beginning to show, with shabby places and eyesores fast becoming things of the past. It is truly amazing to see the way our people have rallied around this challenging project. And each and every one of them has to be complimented on their wonderful enthusiasm. So much is done and so much more to do, so please keep up the good work. The recent rain gave a real boost to all the flowers and green areas, so even the Lord Himself is helping. They always say that God helps those who help themselves. And I want to make special mention of Claudia’s Pitza Place in the town Square . Their use of colours is outstanding and that coupled with their delivery Van in matching colours parked on the street outside ,is a feature you just can’t miss. [read more …] “Regional Report 1225 – 8th July 2014”

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Memories of EJC2006 – Part One

As we approach the beginning of the spectacular EJC2014 we shall feature a series of special images from the enormously successful EJC2006 held in Millstreet. Concertino (pictured above) was one of the most popular visitors on that occasion adding such great joy to the lives of many....and the good news is that Concertino is already in Ireland and will be attending EJC2014 as one of its most important Ambassadors and dedicated workers. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — As we approach the beginning of the spectacular EJC2014 we here on the Millstreet website shall feature a series of special images from the enormously successful EJC2006 held in Millstreet. Concertino (pictured above) was one of the most popular visitors on that occasion adding such great joy to the lives of many….and the good news is that Concertino is already in Ireland and will be attending EJC2014 as one of its most important Ambassadors and dedicated workers. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Some great memories of 2006 during excellent weather. We’ve lots more to share before 19th July. Here are [read more …] “Memories of EJC2006 – Part One”

Joanne’s Grove 1997 and The Tree Hugging Project 2014

Tom Roche (pictured above) travelled to Millstreet from Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Friday, 4th July to photograph Joanne O’Riordan at Joanne’s Grove in Millstreet Town Park for the “Hug a Tree” Project 2014. As you note from our feature it was quite a rainy morning but Tom captured great images and Joanne’s mother, Anne, provided weather cover for the ever-witty and cheerful Joanne. Later we shall have lots more information on this wonderfully creative annual project and will link to Tom’s website. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

And here we recall the original planting of Joanne’s tree in 1997 at the superb instigation of Principal of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS – Jim Bradley who stated words which Anne so clearly remembers to this day “As we observe the blossoming of this tree, so also we shall witness the blossoming of Joanne.” And how very true this is now seventeen years later. We thank Jim for permitting us to include three 1997 pictures from our Museum Pictorial Archive of the special event.

And now back to 2014 when after the photography in the Town Park we all went to Nibbles to celebrate this historic experience. We share more pictures from [read more …] “Joanne’s Grove 1997 and The Tree Hugging Project 2014”

Divine Rainbow Photographed by Fr. James

We thank Fr. Jame McSweeney for this magnificent "Divine Rainbow" which he captured so creatively on Sunday evening. I witnessed the rainbow from the Town Park and one had to be very fast to photograph the uplifting scene as it lasted so very briefly. One can visit Fr. James' own very inspiring website (link below) updated on a daily basis. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — We thank Fr. Jame McSweeney for this magnificent “Divine Rainbow” which he captured so creatively on Sunday evening. I witnessed that very rainbow from the Town Park and one had to be very fast to photograph the uplifting scene as it lasted so very briefly. One can visit Fr. James’s own very inspiring website (link below) updated on a daily basis. In fact the above picture is the featured image in the website of Fr. James today. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

www.2u.ie (Fr. James’s website)

Below is probably the same rainbow – it’s taken from Coleman’s Garage (photo by Andrej Chomicz)

Weekly Seisiún Continues at Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel

The weekly Seisiún continues at Bruach Na Carraige Rockchapel each Tuesday night at 9pm. On Saturday night the 12th of July there will be a special rambling house Session with local performers being joined by performers from Wicklow, Kildare, Carlow, and Wexford. All musicians, singers and listeners welcome. A mighty night assured. We thank Jack Roche for this notice. (S.R.)

Millstreet Active Retired Group Annual Outing 2014

Fundraising Dance at Edel Quinn Hall Kanturk Tonight

Organiser John Joe Herlihy of Knocknagree informs us there will be a Fundraising Dance at the Edel Quinn Hall tonight, Saturday, 5th July 2014 in aid of Mallow General Hospital at 8.30. Bands appearing include Listoonvarna Three-piece Band, Peter Lane and Blackwater Sound, Billy O’Brien & the Tennasee Band, Sheila Fitzgerald and Anne Maria O’Dwyer. MC for the event is Tim Coughlan of c103. (S.R.)

Bug Fest at Millstreet Country Park on Sunday 1-5 pm

We thank Orlaith and Orla for the colourful Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — **We thank Orlaith and Orla for the colourful Poster. Click on the image to enlarge.** (S.R.)

Death Notice: Fr.Batty Desmond, Carriganima

Desmond ( Carriganimma, Macroom) on July 4 ,2014, peacefully at home. Rev Bartholomew (Batty), deeply regarded by his sister-in-law Sheila, niece Adrienne, nephews Dermot, Michael and Kieran, his Bishop William Crean, priests of the Diocese, his parishioners and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home Macroom Monday with removal at 8pm to St Colman’s Church Macroom. Funeral on Tuesday, after 3pm Concelebrated Requiem Mass to Carriganimma Churchyard.

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Fr. Batty R.I.P.: It was with great sadness that the parish especially Carriganima, learned of the [read more …] “Death Notice: Fr.Batty Desmond, Carriganima”

Very Successful Cyclothon at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Today

On this American Independence Day, 4th July 2014 at Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet a very successful Cyclothon took place. Here we note Liz Healy receiving lots of encouraging and support in her valiant participation. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — On this American Independence Day, 4th July 2014 at Herlihy’s Centra, Millstreet a very successful Cyclothon took place. Here we note Liz Healy receiving lots of encouragement and support in her valiant participation. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Proceeds from the praiseworthy energetic project go to [read more …] “Very Successful Cyclothon at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Today”

Getting excited for the weekend!!

Don’t forget to join The Bush Bar for some good drink offers….and a great night!!

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Appreciating Millstreet Town Park

Denis and Dan with their loyal pet dog comment on the superb ongoing developments in Millstreet Town Park as Patrick and Tony give a wonderfully fresh new look to the Park Gates and maintain the vast grass area in a splendid manner. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — Denis and Dan with loyal pet dog, Jasper, comment on the superb ongoing developments in Millstreet Town Park as Patrick and Tony give a wonderfully fresh new look to the Park Gates and maintain the vast grass area in a splendid manner. *Click on the images to enlarge*. (S.R.)

The marvellous care taken in maintaining the Town Park at such a high standard is a true credit to [read more …] “Appreciating Millstreet Town Park”

Newly Painted “Claudio’s” at The Square, Millstreet Greatly Impresses

Adding further to the splendidly tidy appearance of Millstreet at The Square - the newly painted "Claudio's". Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — Adding further to the splendidly tidy appearance of Millstreet at The Square – the newly painted “Claudio’s”. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

The superbly colourful frontage at The Square truly enhances the overall appearance of the town. Here we share some further [read more …] “Newly Painted “Claudio’s” at The Square, Millstreet Greatly Impresses”

Inspiring Volunteers Brighten Up Millstreet on 1st July 2014

A truly international gathering all ready to further brighten up Millstreet on 1st July 2014. The town paint scheme is also making major progress as we note here in our feature. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — A truly international gathering all ready to further brighten up Millstreet on 1st July 2014. The town paint scheme is also making major progress as we note here in our feature. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

We visit The Square, Station Road and Church Street to view just some of the marvellous efforts which are being made in advance of the EJC2014 and the European Pony Championships later this [read more …] “Inspiring Volunteers Brighten Up Millstreet on 1st July 2014”

Summer 2014 Reading Challenge at Millstreet Library

We thank Breda for this Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — We thank Breda for this Poster. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Cork County Library is eager to support the work done in schools during the year to encourage reading and develop reading skills. We feel it is important that children maintain these skills through the summer and develop further their love of reading.

To this end, Cork County Library will offer through its [read more …] “Summer 2014 Reading Challenge at Millstreet Library”

Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race 2014

Our 10km Willie Neenan Memorial RoadRace was a great success on Friday night. We thank everyone for supporting our race and to all our helpers. Thanks to our sponsors too and the Gardaí without whom it would have been a very difficult event to organise. Delighted to say Millstreet Athletic Club won the first prize in the womans team category made up of Frances Ring, Sheila Tarrant, Maeve O’Sullivan and Maura O’Keeffe. It was great to see so many locals competing and I’m sure everyone was delighted with their results. Keep up the training. Thanks so much and a special thank you to Geraldine Dennehy for the photographs. – Maeve O’Sullivan

Death Notice: Margaret Joyce (née Horgan, Killarney Rd)

JOYCE (Nee Horgan), (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Killarney Rd, Millstreet, Cork) July 1st. 2014 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Mill Lane Manor, Naas. Margaret, wife of John and dear mother of Damien. Sadly missed by her loving family, brothers, daughter-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.
Private family service. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
[read more …] “Death Notice: Margaret Joyce (née Horgan, Killarney Rd)”

Summer Art at Millstreet Library with Amanda Wright

We thank Breda for the Poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — We thank Breda for the Poster. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Regional Report 1224 – 1st July 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News report 1224 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Summery Tuesday morning the first Day of July.

The month of June went very fast, because it brought some beautiful sunny weather which raised al our spirits. People went about their work with a light heart, happy in the knowledge that the sun that greeted them at dawn was still shining at the end of the day. We had lots of outdoor pursuits by way of team games and organised walks.

The Willie Neenan Memorial 10k walk was very well supported on Friday evening and supporters had the town decorated with bunting etc for it which added to the atmostphere.

Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style

What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents' Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents’ Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year! We thank Con for the special Anniversary Umbrella and Certificate which he kindly presented to Millstreet Museum. Sincere congratulations to All involved in the organising of such a unique and important occasion which was an absolutely outstanding success. *Click on the images to enlarge*. (S.R.)

There was such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere so much in evidence not only in the Anniversary Celebrations but also at the official opening in Kilcorney of the splendid new Astro Turf Facility (which we shall cover here on our website later in the week). We now invite you to enjoy our ninety images of the Kilcorney N.S. event which was blessed with [read more …] “Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style”

Parents Association – Thank You

The Millstreet Schools’ Parents Association want to thank all the parents, helpers, volunteers and sponsors that helped us this year with fundraising events, the 1st Holy communion preparations and support. We are pleased to announce that we have raised just over €4000 for the two primary schools. We will donating €2000 to the Millstreet Presentation National school towards the new basketball/tennis courts. We also have €2000 for the Scoil Mhuire, Boys National school. Many thanks again for all the support, Rose Murphy, Anneka Dunne & Claire McCarthy
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Corlough in Cloghoula?!

Jim Broxton of Cloghoula, Millstreet is a native of Corlough, Co. Cavan. Many people passing Cloghoula have been wondering where in the Millstreet area is Corlough when they see what they believe is an official road sign. Well, it's in fact a damaged sign from Co. Cavan which Jim was so delighted to receive in that it allowed him to bring an important memento of his native Co. Cavan to his Co. Cork home. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) — Jim Broxton of Cloghoula, Millstreet is a native of Corlough, Co. Cavan. Many people passing Cloghoula in recent weeks have been wondering where in the Millstreet area is Corlough when they see what they believe is an official road sign pointing in the Ballyvouskill/Adrivale direction. Well, it’s in fact a damaged sign from Co. Cavan which Jim was so delighted to receive in that it allowed him to bring an important memento of his native Co. Cavan to his Co. Cork home. Jim indicated to us that he hopes to later place the correct exact distance in km between the two famous areas. Multiplying the 2km by 100 would be the more likely distance! *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Jim is gifted with some marvellous witty sayings and wonderfully humorous stories especially from his [read more …] “Corlough in Cloghoula?!”

Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 2014 Seen Nationwide

Mrs. Corcoran and her grandson are impressed by the Millstreet coverage. *Click on the images to enlarge.* (S.R.)

When our recent feature on this year’s Corpus Christi Procession with some 80 images appeared on www.millstreet.ie Mags Gargan, Lifestyle Editor with “The Irish Catholic” Newspaper emailed us and requested three of the 80 images for possible publication in this weekend’s Newspaper. Two of the three images have been used and how very surprised and indeed honoured we are to note that one of our pictures has featured on the front page! When I presented a copy to Brian of “Malpaso” (as it appears in the picture) there was a mightly cheer from all present. And Marie and John O’Leary were also wonderfully impressed when presented with their copy where their home looks equally attractive with its superbly uplifting colour scheme. On Page 10 of “The Irish Catholic” we note our image of the Millstreet Procession as it proceeds down Main Street returning to St. Patrick’s Church. And also featuring in the Newspaper – a very fine review of Joanne O’Riordan’s inspiring television documentary “No Limbs – No Limits”. We thank Mags for according Millstreet this rare honour of appearing on the front page of this weekend’s “Irish Catholic”. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Principal, Joan O'Mahony rings the bell for the HolyCommunion Children of Presentation N.S., Cullen N.S. and Cloghoula N.S. during the Procession. Teacher Fiona Hurley (nee Mahony) holds the replenishing flower basket. — Principal, Joan O’Mahony rings the bell for the Holy Communion Children of Presentation N.S., Cullen N.S. and Cloghoula N.S. during the Procession. Teacher Fiona Hurley (nee Mahony) holds the replenishing flower basket.

From our Millstreet Museum Archives - a picture taken from a similar angle of a Corpus Christi Procession of times past with the late Tom Gubbins in his role of CYMS Steward at the front of the Procession. — From our Millstreet Museum Archives – a picture taken from a similar angle of a Corpus Christi Procession of times past with the late Tom Gubbins in his role of CYMS Steward at the front of the Procession.

Gerard and Michele O'Callaghan with Brendan Murphy express their joy in viewing the front page coverage of Millstreet in "The Irish Catholic" on Saturday, 28th June 2014. — **Gerard and Michele O’Callaghan with Brendan Murphy express their joy in viewing the front page coverage of Millstreet in “The Irish Catholic” on Saturday, 28th June 2014.**

There has been such demand this weekend for “The Irish Catholic” which is usually available for sale in St. Patrick’s Church that it is now sold out. (Update: Pat Breen kindly acquired a further eight copies but these have now also been sold. ) Perhaps more copies may become available or one could also find copies in other churches or by directly contacting “The Irish Catholic” – full details available on the “Irish Catholic” website where our front page photo appears on its homepage:

http://www.irishcatholic.ie/

And we now feature a further relevant section of the [read more …] “Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 2014 Seen Nationwide”

Millstreet Features in “Irish Catholic” This Weekend

Millstreet features no less than three time in this weekend's "Irish Catholic" national newspaper. Full feature and background information later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — Millstreet features no less than three times in this weekend’s “Irish Catholic” national newspaper. Full feature and background information later. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Special Charity Walk This Sunday

We thank Linda (nee Dennehy) for alerting us to the Sunday Charity Walk outlined here below. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Herlihy’s Centra Generous School’s Out Party This Afternoon

Well done indeed to Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet for hosting a superb and very generous School’s Out Party this afternoon (Thursday, 26th June 2014) on the occasion of the beginning of the local Primary Schools’ Summer Holidays. Here we include four images from the happy occasion. A more comprehensive feature will follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

GAA pitch in full swing

Pictures of the Millstreet under 8 football team at the blitz on Saturday last (21st) in the Town Park. It was one of the regular Monster Blitzs that Millstreet partake in and it was great to host the occasion when the weather was so great and Clara Mountain shone in the background. We had teams from Mallow, Cullen, Clondrohid, Dromtarriffe, Meelin… We have a wonderful town park – let’s use it as often as we can!! (pics thanks to Sinead)

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