Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
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)
Five students from the Millstreet Taekwondo Club, Darragh O’Brien, Joshua O’Sullivan, Thomas Cronin, Diarmuid Cronin and Seamus O’Donoghue, progressed to 6th Kup Green belt level last Friday. This is a great achievement for the young men and a testament to the hard work and dedication on their part and the commitment and teaching skills of their mentor Mr. Don Dalton. Darragh & Joshua went on to win a Gold and Bronze Medal each at the IUTF Chon Ji tournament in Kanturk on Sunday. Both boys are pictured here sparring, performing Do-San Tul and receiving their Medals from Mrs. Patricia Dalton. Pics by Michael Delaney / Maura O’Sullivan
We sincerely thank Michelle O’Keeffe for sharing the following selection of pictures and the inspiring story of how her daughters Clara and Isabelle have so generously been supporting the praiseworthy Rapunzel Foundation. Both Michelle and their Dad, Patrick can be so very proud of their daughters’ wonderfully courageous gesture to help others. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
“The Rapunzel Foundation was set up in 2011. Based in New Ross, Co.Wexford it is from there that Hair Salons send the wigs and it takes 20/25 ponytails to make one wig which are made in New Zealand. It is for children who suffer from alopecia or sickness and wish to wear a wig. The hair must be in good condition with no layers and cannot be dyed.
Hair salons need to register with the R.F. to accommodate the donors.
Clara donated her hair in Summer 2013.. aged 8.. 14 inches in Sharpes Hair Salon in Tralee.
Isabelle donated in june 2014.. aged 4..14 inches in Voodoo Salon in Boherbue.
The girls where great to do this as I personally know about hair loss due to sickness and I am a founding member of Reach Out Cancer Support..(ROCS).
I would encourage other children to grow their hair and donate as this is such a worthy cause.” (Michelle O’Keeffe)
And we now share some more pictures which Michelle has so kindly [read more …] “Clara & Isabelle Help the Rapunzel Foundation Magnificently”
www.2u.ie is where you can access Fr. James McSweeney’s hugely popular and internationally renowned Daily Thought for Reflection “Today is my gift to you”. In today’s wonderful reflection on “St. John’s Night” we are indeed honoured that Fr. James uses two of the images (different to the pictures below) which we captured yesterday evening at the annual Mass in St. John’s Well, Mushera. Many thanks, Fr. James, for the inspiring reflection and for having used our pictures to illustrate. We encourage you to visit on a daily basis Fr. James’s website www.2u.ie Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1223 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful sunny Tuesday Morning.
The first item on my list of things to remind you of this week ,is of course the Willie Neenan Memorial 10K road race which goes ahead this Friday evening June27th. Runners starting at 7.30 Walkers starting at 6.30. All the finer details are on the website . Registration for those who havent done so on line is at the GAA Hall prior to the start. And no buggies please.
Lots of fun to be had and lots of cash prizes to be won. So get ready to pay homage to Willie Neenan, the man who made the Millstreet Athletic Club world famous.
FREE Family Event for every age and pace in Dromtariffe parish with a little history along the way. A series of walks will take place to explore the parish this Summer. Our first walk is on Thursday 26th June from Dromagh Church car park at 7.30 p.m. Walks will take place each Thursday for 6 weeks starting at a different location in the parish. Locations will be posted here each week. Refreshment after each walk in Dromtariffe Parish Hall.
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Report (July 1st): The people of Dromtariffe were out in force for the first parish walk on Thursday 26th of June. A large group of over 60 people of all ages turned up on the night. The walk went from St. Johns Church to The Ford,Rascal Street,Mikey Sheehans Cross,to the old Dromtariffe Cemetry.Christy Lucey entertained the crowd singing Dromtariffe 3000 MILES Away written by our own Bill Coady. Our walk this week will start at Dromtariffe Gaa grounds on Thursday 3rd at 7.30 and travel up by Rathcoole grotto onto Knockcahaill, Prohus and down by the airport. We would ask people to please bring water with them. Refreshments will be served in the hall after the walk.
Mass will be celebrated at St John’s Well Mushera tomorrow night being the 24th June 2014 which is the feast of St John’s the baptist. It starts at 8.00 pm and the weather forecast is sunny with temps of 21 Degrees…
After mass the neighbouring parish Ballinagree will host a platform Dance just down the road at 9.00 pm til 11.00 pm to live music by Jerome Coakley…It is along time ago since a dance was held at this platform after the mass at St John’s Well. Well Done to Ballinagree in organising this…-(John F. Kelleher – Aubane FB) … and the weather promises to be good 🙂
Also, this is bonfire night, so expect to see some bonfires on this lovely summer evening.
The river from the lake in Kippagh through Ballydaly winds it’s way
And above the field crowded with rushes the lark carols at break of day
The young birds they chirp on the hedgerows at sun rise the sun looking red
It looks like good hay making weather a warm Summer’s day is ahead.
The gray crow it caws on a beech tree in it’s cloak of jet black and gray
And in her nest cloaked by the [read more …] “A June Morning In Ballydaly”
On this day (June 23rd) 1921 – Over 1000 British troops mounted a sweep of the Millstreet area of County Cork. It was probably as a reaction to the Rathcoole Ambush on June 16th, one of the largest ambushes of the War of Independence where two Auxiliaries were killed and four wounded, when mines were detonated under an army convoy.
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Church Gate Collection 28th/29th June. Please Support!
For the first time ever in the history of the Annual Procession the Outdoor Altar was situated on the western side of the National Monument. This occurred because a cycle event from Coachford was scheduled to pass through Millstreet around the same time and would be proceeding up Minor Row and around the Corner on its way towards Macroom. Here we share 76 more pictures from [read more …] “Very Impressive Corpus Christi Procession 2014 in Millstreet on Sunday”
Millstreet Country Park, as filmed from a drone flown by 13 year old Nomah. (The flying starts at about 1:30)
From now until June 30th at Reens Pharmacy … 50 Digital prints only €6.99 and 10% off all photo books…. All kodak quality prints … Printed while you wait … or do your shopping 🙂 Print those memories!
The Sliabh Luachra Summer classes will take place from 23rd to the 26th of July.
The annual summer camp for children aged from 6 to 16 years takes place from the 11th to the 22nd of August. This camp has been a huge success with children starting to play music, to sing and to dance at an early age. During the camp children can expect to learn a few simple tunes on the tin whistle, those playing already will learn other tunes, they will learn 2 or 3 songs and 4 or 5 céilí dances as well as having much fun and enjoyment. We thank Jack Roche for this list of Bruach na Carraige activities. (S.R.)
First on Thursday 26th June to say thank you to our customers who come from the schools across the road (children, parents, teachers), we are having our Annual School’s Out Party with treats and giveaway (ice-cream, cakes, tea/coffee) and free entertainment provided by Animal Road Show.
Then on Friday 4th July to raise money for Millstreet Hospital we are doing a 12 hour Cyclothon on a static bike in front of our shop. We are looking for volunteer cyclists, please, and can anyone willing to participate please contact the shop.
He drove the Millstreet ambulance going back decades ago
The likeable fellow Cornelius Murphy better known as Neily Joe
A stocky built cheerful fellow he was not very tall
And he was quite a character when memories of him we recall
When he retired from ambulance driving his better days long gone
But he was not one to sit back he kept on working on
He bought a tractor and done hire work for farmers in the Duhallow countryside
He earned his living in the honest way and in his work took pride
[read more …] “The Amazing Neily Joe”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – 22nd June, 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: Joan Daly (nee O’Connell) Mallow & Dooneen; Willie Cronin, Tureencahill & Cobh; Joan Daly, Ballincollig. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 22nd June, 2014 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ”
Aubane Social Club & St John’s GAA Club last night honoured two local All Ireland Boxing Champions Chloe Barrett & Megan Lehane with presentations from both clubs. Picture above (l-r)are Tim Lehane, John Kelleher (Aubane Social Club) presenting to Megan, Dan Lane, Chloe receiving her presentation from John Twomey (St Johns GAA Club), , Jack Barrett, and Seanie Barrett. [read more …] “Aubane Presentations to All-Ireland Boxing Champions”
Annmarie O’Riordan – IRELAND’S LATEST INTERNATIONAL STAR
Annmarie hails from the wonderfully picturesque Rathcoole area in the renowned Barony of Duhallow. She recorded her first song as a 12 year old on CCÉ’s CD “Down Erin’s Lovely Lee” in 2001 and at 14 years of age she had recorded her first CD. Entitled “Harmony Handed Down” it proved to be hugely popular and received airplay not only on local but also on national and international radio from America to Australia and by 2005, at the age of 16, Annmarie had
produced her second much anticipated CD, entitled “Melody in Harmony” and there was an even greater response to this very fine collection of songs. Annmarie recorded her third album “Ireland – Love of my Heart” which was launched at her first solo concert in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo which was hugely successful and in August 2009 she
was chosen as the nation’s Best Newcomer Horizon Award winner at the prestigious Irish Music Awards announced at the World Fleadh. Following this, Annmarie embarked on her first U.S and European tour.
In March 2011 her fourth CD “Song for the Journey” was released. The spiritual nature of many of the musical gems on this album echoes Annmarie’s sincere love of singing with her local church choir, University College Choir and The Duhallow Choral Society.
Annmarie was honoured to be asked to sing Ámhrán na bhFiann in Croke Park for an All-Ireland football semi final in August 2013.
Annmarie’s fifth album “The Joys of my Heart” introduces us to a new dimension in that the excellent title track is composed by the splendidly creative Annmarie herself. Such is the esteem in which Annmarie is held that she is an Official Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann adjudicator. Annmarie was announced as lead singer of renowned “Celtic Feet” and now tours throughout Europe with the theatrical extravaganza along with touring worldwide with her own band in solo concerts.
[read more …] “Annmarie O’Riordan in Concert at Ovens on Sat. 21st June 2014”
In support of the ‘Multiple Sclerosis Society’, Aidan, Gerry and Tony are currently taking on the challenge of cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head, non-stop in 24 hours. They stopped in Millstreet this evening for some well deserved refreshments. Check out their progress on their Facebook Page
If your children love computers and gadgets then they will certainly enjoy taking part in the Summer Computers Camps offered by Niamh Barrett Computers. Our Millstreet Camp takes place from the 7th – 11th July.
Over 2000 children have participated in the camps over the past few years and the camps which are now in their 15th year are more popular than ever. This year the camps are on offer in 15 venues throughout Cork, Kerry and Tipperary.
There are only a few places left. Bookings can be made online on www.summercamp.ie or by ringing Marion on 022 51318, or dropping in to Niamh Barrett Computers, 160 West End, Mallow
The multi-activity technology camps are for children ages 7 – 13 years. At the camps as well as learning the basics children will [read more …] “Summer Computer Camps 2014”
Click the images above to see the poster and the rules full size
If you didn’t catch No Limbs No Limits Documentary/Film about Millstreet’s Joanne O’Riordan in the cinema’s – It’s on RTE 1 tonight at 10.15pm
No Limbs, No Limts | RTÉ One | Thursday 19th June | 10.15pm
For those that missed it tonight, it is available to view on the RTÉ Player for the next three weeks.
[read more …] “No Limbs No Limits to be shown on RTÉ1 – TONIGHT”
