Ed’s Songs of Praise

Ed Smith - TodayFM DJAnd thus Ed’s Indie Disco on Saturday night radio was no more 🙁

Kilcorney man Ed Smith has moved his late night music show on TodayFM to Sunday night and it’s been renamed Ed’s Songs of Praise 🙂

The show is “three hours of the finest in indie, rock, hip hop and soul” … but actually, it’s super, an interesting, and refreshing listen.

Ed has been with TodayFM since 1998 (when he was legally adopted by them!). Aside from his own show, he produces the Paul McLoone Show (Mon-Thurs), does the movie reviews for the Matt Cooper Show, and you’ll hear him as a second presenter some evenings also.

Listen to Ed’s Songs of Praise every Sunday night from 10pm to 1am, or if you miss it, you can listen back on the TodayFM Player.

Contact the show on Twitter: @edsongsofpraise, by text @ 53102, or on Facebook

[read more …] “Ed’s Songs of Praise”

Very Successful Day One of Millstreet Walking Festival 2014


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day blessed with very fine, crisp Irish weather! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Thanks to the superb organising by the dedicated Millstreet Walking Festival Committee – Day One of the 2014 Walking Festival was an outstanding success. Here we share highlights of the first day of the two-day Festival blessed with fine, crisp, Irish weather!   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – PALM SUNDAY – 13th April, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

PALM SUNDAY – 13th April, 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:             William O’Leary, Dromnahilla; Con O’Connor, Ontario & Millstreet.

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – PALM SUNDAY – 13th April, 2014”

Millstreet Walking Festival 2014 Begins

Just after 9.00 this morning the first walk in this year's Millstreet Walking Festival began with the enthusiastic walkers being provided by bus transport to Ballyvourney where the strenuous level walk begins. Walk A is known as the "O'Sullivan Beara March". Walk B begins at 11.00 a.m. and Walk C at 12 noon. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Just after 9.00 this morning the first walk in this year’s Millstreet Walking Festival began with the enthusiastic walkers being provided by bus transport to Ballyvourney where the strenuous level walk begins. Walk A is known as the “O’Sullivan Beara March”. Walk B begins at 11.00 a.m. and Walk C at 12 noon. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Acknowledgement: Right Reverend Monsignor Michael Manning

Right Reverend Monsignor Michael ManningRight Reverend Monsignor Michael Manning

Died April 12 2013

On the first anniversary of Msgr. Manning’s death, we his family wish to express deep appreciation and sincere thanks to all relatives, friends, former parishioners, members of the clergy and members of religious orders for their expression of sympathy on our recent

Thank you to all those who sent mass cards, attended the Rosary, removal, funeral Mass and burial and also, the Month’s Mind Mass in Millstreet.

Thank you to An tAthair Séamus Mac Ginneá, Msgr. Dan O’Riordan, an tAthair Eoghan Ó Cadhla and Bishop Emeritus Bill Murphy who concelebrated mass and members of the clergy of the Dioceses of Kerry and Cork who attended the funeral and also the Month’s We would like to acknowledge the care given to Fr. Michael by the Matron and staff of Our Lady of Fatima Home, Tralee, the doctors, nurses and staff of the Bon Secours Hospital.

Thank you also to the Very Rev. Jack Fitzgerald and Millstreet Parish Council for organising Fr. Michael’s Month’s Mind Mass.

We would like to acknowledge the support given by the people of the parish of Millstreet to Msgr. Manning during his time amongst them and also after his retirement. We greatly appreciate the efforts made by people to visit him in Tralee and those who kept in touch with him. News and developments from his longest and final posting as a priest in Millstreet was for him a source of interest. He viewed his work and duty in Millstreet as of the utmost importance and gained significant enjoyment and fulfilment from it. We hope that he is now at peace and enjoying his heavenly reward for his work on this earth.

Aoibhneas na bhflaitheas go raibh aige.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all.

Centenary Plaque at Carnegie Hall, Millstreet

To mark the centenary of Carnegie Hall, Millstreet - Cork Co. Council recently arranged to put a very impressive in place outside the Hall. Research and translation was superbly coordinated by Denis O'Shea of the Millstreet Branch of C.C.C.. Click on the images to nlarge
To mark the centenary of Carnegie Hall, Millstreet – Cork Co. Council recently arranged to put a very impressive Plaque in place outside the Hall.    Research and translation was superbly coordinated by Denis O’Shea of the Millstreet Branch of C.C.C..   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Millstreet Town Park Development – One of William’s Magnificent Legacies to the People of Millstreet

Millstreet Town Park as it looks this Friday morning, 11th April 2014. Together with a wonderfully dedicated Town Park Committee William's leadership, enthusiasm and inspiring commitment to its many superb developments over the years will forever be remembered as one of William's truly magnificent legacies to the people of his beloved native Millstreet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. (S.R.)
Millstreet Town Park as it looked this Friday morning, 11th April 2014. Together with a wonderfully dedicated Town Park Committee – William O’Leary’s leadership, enthusiasm and inspiring commitment to its many superb developments over the years will forever be remembered as one of William’s truly magnificent legacies to the people of his beloved native Millstreet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.   (S.R.)

Death Notice: William O’Leary

2012-02-19-Mary-and-Willie-OLeary-receive-their-prize-after-their-horse-Clara-More-won-a-5yr-old-Point-to-Poing-race-in-Kild_rszO’LEARY (Drominahilla, Millstreet 4, Co. Cork, late of Spar, Main Street): WILLIAM, passed away, peacefully, on April 10, 2014, at Marymount University Hospital, Cork, wonderful husband and best friend to Mary and also survived by his loving children and their spouses Jerry and Jennie, Carmel and Alan, William and Claire, Dan and Triona, John Noel and Marie, Geraldine and Peter, Catherine and Ian and his much adored grandchildren Seán, Ciara, Neil, Caoimhe, Eimear, Orla, Adam, Emily, Sophie, Maryann and Danny, beloved brother of Kitty, Noreen, Jimmy and the late Dan and Dermy and brother-in-law to Kathleen, Ann Hennessy, Jack Manning and the late Dan O’Connor. Sadly missed by his loving family, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and many many friends from far and near.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home on today, Friday, from 5pm to 8pm. Reception into St Patrick’s Church on tomorrow, Saturday, for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Donations, to Marymount in lieu of flowers.

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Mick Morris, Kerry, and Willie O’Leary, Cork, fight for possession during the Munster Senior Football Final at the Athletic Ground in 1964.

William O’Leary meeting with Dermot Cribben at Main Street, Millstreet in 2002. [1]

Enthusiastic Launch of Noel Buckley’s Election Campaign 2014

The official launch of Noel Buckley's Election Campaign 2014 took place at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday, 10th April 2014. Here we share a selection of images from the enthusiastic occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The official launch of Noel Buckley’s Election Campaign 2014 took place at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday, 10th April 2014. Here we share a selection of images from the enthusiastic occasion. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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The Election takes place on Friday, 23rd May.   A further selection of pictures we now [read more …] “Enthusiastic Launch of Noel Buckley’s Election Campaign 2014”

“Fred & Alice” + “Sound of Music” at the Briery Gap Theatre

Following on from its critically acclaimed sell out tour in 2013, we are excited to welcome
“Fred & Alice” to the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom.

Written & directed by John Sheehy and performed by the wonderfully talented Ciaran Bermingham & Cora Fenton. [read the review in the Examiner]

April 13th @8.30pm. Tickets €12.00/Concessions €10.00

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“The Sound of Music” is taking place in Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom.  We are delighted  to host this timeless tale as our spring musical production 2014!

Join us for what promises to be a fun filled show with Maria and Von Trapp family, singing all the classics from a much loved story.

Performances take place on the following dates: Evening shows at 8.00pm, 25th, 26th & 27th April and 2nd, 3rd & 4th May. Matinee show at 3.00pm, 4th May.

All tickets are priced €16.00 & special child rate for the matinee show, €12.00.

LTV2 Programme 238 (Number 18 of 2014 Season) Now Online

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 238 is now online right here on millstreet.ie and on the LTV2 Facebook Page or you can tune in on your TV Screen this Thurs Evening April 10 at 10.00pm with a Repeat Showing of this Programme being aired next Sunday Evening April 13 at 8.00pm

To receive reception one needs to retune analogue settings (available in menu “settings”). When scanning is complete one will now have the new channel – either UHF Channel 30 or UHF Channel 35 (or both in certain areas of [read more …] “LTV2 Programme 238 (Number 18 of 2014 Season) Now Online”

The Prodigy in Millstreet – 19th Nov 2005

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The Prodigy Setlist at Millstreet Arena, Cork, Ireland
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Setlist

Break & Enter
Wake the Fuck Up
Their Law
Breathe
Hot Ride (El Batori mix)
Jericho
Spitfire
Back 2 Skool
Firestarter
Action Radar
Warning
Claustrophobic Sting
We Are the Ruffest
No Good (Start the Dance)
Voodoo People

Encore:
Climbatize
Poison
Diesel Power
Smack My Bitch Up
Charly
Out of Space

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Frontman Keith Flint passed away on March 4th 2019:

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Genealogy: The O’Sullivans who owned Clara Mountain

Hi! My name is Richard Alexander Florczak III. I live in Hudson, Florida. My grandmother, Nora Maureen Florczak has family who lives in Millstreet, Ireland. Her maiden name is Sullivan. Her father (my great-grandfather) was Cornelius Sullivan. His family were once one of the most wealthiest families in Millstreet.

The head of the family was Daniel Sullivan (my 2nd great grandfather). His wife (2nd great grandmother) was Mary Cronin. I don’t know how many children they had. But I know a little bit about the family. My great grandfather (Daniel and Mary’s son) was Cornelius Sullivan. He went by Con to his friends. He owned a mountain called Clara Mountain. His family owned thousands of acres. One of his sisters was mentally challenged and was taken care of by the Cloistered. Cornelius gave all of his land and the Clara Mountain to the Cloistered nuns, due to them taken care of his sister all of her adult life. I know two more children and that is it. One of Con’s brothers were Jeremiah Sullivan. He was born in Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland. One of Con’s sisters was Johana Sullivan. She was born in 1925. She became a nun when she came to the United States. She died in 1975. [read more …] “Genealogy: The O’Sullivans who owned Clara Mountain”

Tai Chi / Yoga classes in Millstreet

Energise Your Body & Calm Your Mind with Infinite Tai Chi and Yoga.

“This gentle form of exercise can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could bbe the perfect activity for the rest of your life.” Harvard Medical School

Canon O’Donovan Centre, Millstreet Town
ASHTANGA YOGA Beginners & Continuation
On Wednesdays 6.30 -7.45 pm
From 30th April
Cost: €70 for 6 weeks course
Infinite TAI CHI & Rejuvenation Exercises
On Wednesdays 7.45 – 9.00 pm
From 30th April
Cost: €70 per 6 weeks course		 Boherbue Parish Hall
ASHTANGA YOGA Beginners
On Thursdays 6.00 -7.30 pm
From 1st May
Cost: €50 per 4 weeks
Infinite TAI CHI & Rejuvenation Exercises
On Thursdays 7.30 – 9.00 pm
From 1st May
Cost: €50 per 4 weeks

Please Note: BOOKINGS IN ADVANCE
Contact Irina at 085-7180291 /  email: <email>

In Claramore Wood

the male chaffinch
the male chaffinch

Though from where i now live many sky miles away
In fancy i am in Claramore Wood today
Listening to the wild born nesting birds whistle and sing
The workings of Nature quite an amazing thing

In the home of the rook and the silver back crow
Above the old high fields cool April winds blow
A place that i loved many Seasons ago
Many years before time itself became my foe

In Spring on the slopes of Clara just before sundown
Overlooking the fields bordering Millstreet Town
The little brown lark sings as [read more …] “In Claramore Wood”

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight from 10.30 to 11.30

Please note that the weekly programme will begin one hour later tonight and will broadcast for just one hour.  “Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this evening  (Tuesday, 8th April 2014) will from 10.30 include:

*  A splendid musical presentation by the Orchestra of the great André Rieu and the magnificent strings also of the Mantovani Orchestra.

*  We get to hear lots more from the wonderful new Odeon Edition of the recordings of John McCormack from the 1906-1909 era.

*  Our “Six Word Stories” feature …. Thought for Reflection from Fr. James …. Interesting Facts …. and Time for Humour!

* Wide variety of songs and music especially from 1950s,  famous musicals and also including some light classical

* Local News Updates 

* Local Television developments

*….And more…much more!

We now have regular dedicated Listeners in [read more …] ““Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station Tonight from 10.30 to 11.30″

IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf This Morning

Coordinators Tríona and Louise from IRD Duhallow with videographers supreme, Noreen and Leo Fitzgerald filmed Students from Millstreet Community School at Millstreet Astro Turf Centre this morning for what promises to be a truly superb promotional IRD Duhallow film project. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Coordinators Tríona and Louise from IRD Duhallow with videographers supreme, Noreen and Leo Fitzgerald filmed Students from Millstreet Community School at Millstreet Astro Turf Centre this morning for what promises to be a truly superb promotional IRD Duhallow film project.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

25IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf 2014 -80022IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf 2014 -8009IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf 2014 -800Noreen and Leo filmed the recent Boherbue Comprehensive School 40th Anniversary Video which proved hugely popular becoming viral on YouTube and featuring on RTÉ.  This forthcoming promotional video is indeed in good hands as demonstrated this morning in Millstreet.   Here we share further images from the [read more …] “IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf This Morning”

Regional Report 2013 – 8th April 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 2013 fromMillstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm Tuesday morning.

The AGM  of the lotto Committee was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night. It was very well attended and the fact that our Lotto has been running successfully for the past twenty years, it was an occasion of joy and celebration.  Co-Chairmen Councillor Noel Buckley and Denis Twomey presided, supported in no small way by Secretary, Marie Twomey.
[read more …] “Regional Report 2013 – 8th April 2014”

IRD Duhallow Presents Tonight an Illustrated Talk by Jim Wilson entitled “A Trip to the Antarctic”

            IRD Duhallow Bird Watch Group are delighted to welcome Jim Wilson to IRD Duhallow on Tuesday 8th April. Jim recently returned from ten weeks in the Antarctic and will be sharing his photographs, experiences and knowledge of this vast continent and its amazing bird and wildlife.

 Jim is a wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide, broadcaster and filmmaker. He established the long running Garden Bird Survey in 1987 and a regular contributor to the Mooney Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Jim’s Publications include the best selling “Irelands Garden Birds”2008 and most recently Jim has written an innovative new photographic field guide “The Birds of Ireland” 2013 with Mark Carmody.

Date:                      Tuesday 8th April 2014

Time:                      7.30pm

Location:               James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket,

Registration:                Essential 029   60633

King Mahon’s Rock

2014-04-19 Booklet for the unveiling of the monument at King Mahon's Rock - front pageThere will be an unveiling of a monument on Holy Saturday, 19th April 2014 at 2pm by the Kilcorney Historical Society.

King Mahon was the older brother of Brian Boru and King of Munster when he was assassinated in 976 on Mushera Mountain at a place traditionally marked by ‘Mahon’s Rock.’

Brian’s avenging of his brother’s killing was the opportunity for him to replace Mahon and go on to become the most famous High King of Ireland.

The event is to complement the millennium celebrations of the Battle of Clontarf.

Moira O’Brien, Director of the Clan O’Brien Foundation, will unveil the monument and deliver a talk on behalf of Lord Inchiquin, the direct descendant of Brian Boru and Head of the O’Brien Clan.

The venue is about 2 miles from the Kerrymans Table on the ‘Brandy Road’, off the Butter Road at Togher (turn off the Butter Road at the highest point on the side of Mushera)

Death Notice: Con O’Connor, Ontario & Millstreet

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Cornelius “Con” O’Connor
Sunday, 03 September 1933 – Monday, 07 April 2014

A wonderful, loving, gentle, husband, Dad, Grandpa, teacher and friend began a new adventure today.

Con died peacefully with family beside him. We shall all miss him along with his Irish wit, friendly smile and gems of conversation.Dearly loved by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; daughter Mary O’Connor (Robert D’Attilio); son Dr Kevin O’Connor (Pina Hare); stepsons Stephen Withers (Melissa Poole) and Dr Martin Withers.He was very proud of his 11 grandchildren: Joey and Anna D’Attilio, Nyala, Sonoma and Angel O’Connor and Jessica, Jennifer, Ben, Tyler, Summer and Matthew Withers.

Con is survived by sisters Joan Newnham of Hampshire, UK and Cathy Kedie of Bantry, Ireland, Noreen Ball of Manchester, UK and many nieces and nephews in Canada, Ireland and the UK. Dear brother-in-law and friend of Susan Holliday (Ron) and [read more …] “Death Notice: Con O’Connor, Ontario & Millstreet”

Fr. James Visits Millstreet Country Park on Sunday – Glorious Spring Very Much in Evidence

Fr. James McSweeney visited Millstreet Country Park on Sunday to discover that Spring was truly in glorious evidence. Calling to "Nibbles in the Park" (above) he then set off to capture some magnificent images of nature in the Park. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fr. James McSweeney visited Millstreet Country Park on Sunday, 6th April 2014 to discover that Spring was truly in glorious evidence there.   Calling to “Nibbles in the Park” (above) he then set off to capture some magnificent images of nature in the Park. Click on the images to enlarge.     (S.R.)

MCP7 FrJMS 2014-800MCP4 FrJMS 2014-800MCP1 FrJMS 2014-800We thank Fr. James for sharing such wonderful images more of which we now feature [read more …] “Fr. James Visits Millstreet Country Park on Sunday – Glorious Spring Very Much in Evidence”