A most enjoyable afternoon of games took place on Monday 3rd March in Millstreet Community School library between 2-4pm. It was organised by the Transition Year SVP Youth for Justice group and adults of all ages were invited to take part. Games played included scrabble, monopoly, jenga, draughts and a variety of card games. Refreshments included a beautiful selection of home baked buns and cakes provided by the participants. Here are some photos from the event (click the images to see full size):
Truly Inspiring Lenten Sleep Out by MCS Students in aid of Trócaire
Millstreet TY students sleeping out tonight as part of Trocaire Lenten Campaiign pic.twitter.com/pxCvmbjGF5
— John Tarrant (@jgtarrant) March 5, 2014
Clonbanin Ambush
On this day March 5th 1921, the IRA ambushed a British army convoy near Clonbanin, near Derinagree, killing Brigadier General H. R. Cumming, one of the highest ranked British officers to die in the Irish War of Independence. After two hours fighting, 13 (apparently) British were dead, and 15 wounded, while the republicans suffered no casualties.
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In early March, 1921 Sean Moylan, Commandant of the Newmarket Column, made the decision to ambush a British party of senior officers and their military guard returning from an inspection tour in Kerry. The position he selected was at Clonbanin, near Derinagree, which was about five miles from Kanturk, where there was a strong military post and five miles north of Millstreet, then garrisoned by a force of Black and Tans and RIC.
At 3 a.m. on the morning of the 3rd. March, Moylan’s column moved out for Clonbanin and was in position by 6 a.m. They were joined by a section of [read more …] “Clonbanin Ambush”
Part time childminder required
Part time childminder required
to mind
three schoolgoing children
in their own home in Millstreet.
Own car essential.
Non-smoker.
Please contact ehjmill @ gmail.com
Meeting the Corkery Family This Morning
Regional Report 1208 – 4th March 2014
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1208 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm but cold Tuesday morning, the first one in March, with a hint of snow on the distant hills.
The annual March fair was held in the town on Sunday, in fair weather thoughthe crowd was noticeably down. Our camera men have captured over sixty images of the Fair, look them up on the Web.
Our annual St Patricks Day Parade falls on a Monday this year. Already some of our shops have dressed their places for the big event and others are urged to follow suit.
This year our town looks all new and beautiful, thanks to the great improvement work that was carried out in the town square. The new seating giving an air of welcome and relaxation, so please be ready in good time , to take part in the Parade.
Out in Carriganima they will have their Parade on Sunday March 16th.
And thanks to our Website our St Patricks Day activities will be on show around the World.
Inspiring Grandparents Day Prayer Service at Hollymount N.S., Co. Kerry
Catering at the European Juggling Championships
The organisers of the European Juggling Championships which take place in Millstreet from the 19th to the 27th of July 2014, are seeking food vendors to supply food on site for the EJC festival.
These are the sort of numbers they’re talking about:
- Customers who live on site for the entire week and require 3 meals a day, as well as snacks and drinks. Day-trippers also attend.
- Anticipated attendance of 1,500-2,500 jugglers.
Full details and applications can be found here: http://www.ejc2014.org/
Joanne on the Ray D’Arcy Show
Joanne O’Riordan was interviewed on the Ray D’Arcy show this morning, and they chatted about being an Oxfam Hero and about starring in a new film ‘No Limbs, No Limits’. Click on the play button below to hear the interview
Death Notice: Jeremiah Cronin, Cullen
The death has occurred of Jeremiah Cronin, of Oxford and late of Knockduff, Cullen, who passed away on 21st February. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday from 6.30pm with removal at 8pm to Millstreet Church. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Public Meeting: to reopen the road to Cullen Village
Cullen Community Council
will hold a public meeting
@ 8pm March 6th in Cullen Community Centre
with regard to getting the road opened to Cullen village, and
are asking as many people to come out and support this matter.
contact: <email>
Joshua’s Six Tae Kwon-Do Medals
Joshua O’Sullivan, Ballydaly pictured with his Instructor Master Don Dalton at the TaeKwan-do tournament held in Tralee on Sunday March 3rd.
Joshua scooped a very impressive 6 medals. He competed in his own category – 10 years – and also in the 11 years. The categories were Sparring, Tul and High Kick.
Master Dalton’s training sessions are held in the the GAA hall Millstreet on Friday evenings.
CMS broadcasting live from The Farmers Journal Entertainment Awards in Athlone Tonight Monday March 3rd from 7.30pm
Cork Music Station are delighted to announce that we are broadcasting live from 7.30PM on tonight Monday 3rd March from The Farmers Journal Entertainment Awards in the Hudson Bay Hotel Athlone, Special thanks to Michael Commins, Noel Dunne and all the Organisers for giving us this opportunity again this year. This Event promises a great night of Entertaiment with many of Irelands Top Acts Performing including Nathan Carter,Robert Mizzell, Mike Denver and Lisa McHugh (pictured below with CMS Boss Willie Fitzgerald making final preparations for the live broadcast) so Log on to www.corkmusicstation.com and join in the fun in what promises to be a great night of Entertainment…..
MonsterMac Adventure Race
Join Ireland’s unique adventure race on Saturday 26th April 2014. With a varied mix of challenging on road biking, off road running and a short kayak section, it is set to get the hearts racing on either the 64km MonsterMAC EXPERT category, the somewhat shorter 33km BigMAC SPORT category or the 20km “BabyMAC” event which is achievable by anyone looking for their first ever adventure challenge.
More information about the event soon, in the meantime it is time to start training! 🙂
Visiting March Fair 2014 – Part One
In the remaining 22 pictures we travel from West End to Main Street and onwards to The Square and [read more …] “Visiting March Fair 2014 – Part One”
Cake Sale – Thank you for supporting this event
A big ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported the cake sale that took place in Millstreet GAA Hall last night (1st March) and this morning after 11.30am Mass. A total of €538.50 was raised. As a result, the €4000 target to cover the travel and accommodation costs of the six students who are going to Lourdes as helpers at Easter with the IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust, has now been reached! Thank you to everyone who has supported the students in their efforts over the last few months. We wish them well for their week in Lourdes. J. Magee
Our Christian Heritage in Evidence Today – Saturday 1st March 2014
Parish Newsletter – 2nd March, 2014
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
8th sunday in ordinary time 2nd March, 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: Jerry Corkery, Coomlogane; Gobnait O’Leary, Cullen; Joan Harte (nee Hickey), Millstreet & Cork. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 2nd March, 2014”
Pavlovas Par Excellence at Carriganima on Friday!
Justborn Photography, West End, Millstreet
Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland Church Gate Collection in Ballydaly This Sunday Morning
A church gate collection in aid of the Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland takes place before Mass at Ballydaly on this Sunday morning, 2nd March 2014. Public support is very much appreciated. (S.R.)
Death Notice: Jerry Corkery, Coomlogane
CORKERY (Coomlogane, Millstreet): On February 26, 2014, unexpectedly, at his residence, JEREMIAH (JERRY), husband of Joan (nee Cahill) and loving father of Dermot, Pat and Gerard, brother of the late Hannah (Shelley) and Michael. Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, brother Tom, sisters Sr Margaret, Eileen (Ryan), Tessie (Buckley), daughters-in-law Niamh, Lisa and Orla, grandchildren, sister-in-law Nellie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary on this Thursday evening at 9pm. Removal on tomorrow, Friday, at 8pm to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.
Presentation of €16,500.00 Cheque Following Rathmore Pantomime 2014
Celebrating the Opening of “The Lighthouse” Christian Centre & Shop
Pre-Lent Cake Sale on Sat. 1st March in Millstreet GAA Hall
There will be a cake sale on Saturday 1st March 2014 in the Millstreet GAA Hall after 6.30pm Mass. This will be the final fundraising effort on behalf of the six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be going to Lourdes at Easter as helpers with the IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust. The students are Leanne Kelleher, Leanne Murphy, Siobhan Sheehan, Edel Breen, Colum Fraser and Oisín Murphy. Thanks once again for your support.
Death Notice: Gobnait O’Leary, Cullen
The death has occurred on Wednesday 26th February 2014 of Gobnait O’Leary, of Millstreet, Cork and formerly of Presbytery, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Stack’s Funeral Home, Lixnaw, this Thursday evening from 6pm to 7:30pm. Funeral mass in Cullen Church, on Friday (28th) at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Millstreet in Spring….Sunshine Between the Rain and the Wind!
Join DJ Breeda on Cork Music Station tonight between 8.30 and 11
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 232 (No 12 of Current Season) is now Online
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 232 is now online right here on millstreet.ie or on the LTV2 Facebook Page or you can tune in on your TV next Thursday Night Feb 27 at 10.00pm with a repeat showing the following Sunday Evening Mar 2 at 8.00pm
To receive reception one needs to retune analogue settings (available in menu “settings”). When scanning is complete one will now have [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 232 (No 12 of Current Season) is now Online”
National Tree Week 2014
IRD Duhallow is celebrating National Tree Week by Organising
A Wood Turning Demonstration
Location: Brogeen Crafts, Banteer Road, Kanturk
Date: Thursday 6th March 2014
Time: 7.30pm
Booking essential for further information please contact Katie on 029 60633