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When will your Electricity be back?

Wednesday’s Storm which was named Darwin, caused many faults to the electricity network locally (as well as frightening the life out of most of us), and lots of us have no electricity or the electricity is coming and going. ESB Networks have released the following information on when we may get back to normality:

Friday 14th	Saturday 15th	Sunday 16th	Monday 17th
(1,250 customers) Sneem, Rangue	(1,150) Millstreet, Knocknagree, Kilcummin, Ballygiblin,	(1150) Boherbue, Cullen, Rathcoole,Coolkereen, Meelin, Farranfore, Flintfield, Barraduff, Farranfore,	(670) Valentia, Waterville, Banteer, Rockchapel, Castlemaine, Killorglin, Flintfield, parts of Millstreet, Killorglin, Countess Road, Torc

The table above is from 8:30pm Feb 14th. For more (up to date) information have a look at updatesfromesb.com

Mark Ellis Lines Out for Cork on Saturday Night

We thank Tony McCaul for the following important G.A.A. update:

The Cork Senior hurling team for the opening game of the Allianz Leagues v Limerick on Saturday night at 7pm in Páirc uí Rinn will line out as follows:

1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
2. Shane O’Neill (Bishopstown) 3. Stephen Mc Donnell (Glen Rovers) 4. Kilian Murphy (Erin’s Own)
5. Stephen White (Ballygarvan) 6. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh) 7. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
8. Daniel Kearney(Sarsfields) 9. Lorcan McLoughlin (Kanturk)
10. Conor Lehane (Midleton) 11. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields) 12. Rob O’Shea (Carrigaline)
13. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers) 14. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk) 15. Stephen Moylan (Douglas)

LTV Broadcast Update – LTV2 Programme 231 Will Be Available Shortly

As expected, the present weather conditions have affected the broadcasts of LTV. While it was not possible to transmit programmes this Wednesday or Thursday it is hoped that if weather permits and if necessary repairs are completed, Sunday, 16th February, will see the broadcast of our weekly programmes from LTV1, LTV2 and the Sunday Special from 5.30pm. We shall keep you updated here on our website. I have LTV2 Programme 231 ready to deliver to Bernard Crowley for uploading on the Millstreet website. In the programme we travel briefly to Rossbeigh as well as sharing the Boeing Cheque 2014 Presentation. We have a delightful musical treat from Rockchapel where through the kindness of Jack Roche we share highlights of a brilliant new video of a Bruach na Carraige Musical Journey through the History of Ireland. And there’s lots more! (S.R.)

Millstreet GAA Club Officially Launches “Thousandaire” Fundraising Project

Pictured as the official launch at Colemans, Millstreet of the "Thousandaire" Fundraising Project by Millstreet GAA Club. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — Pictured on Tuesday, 11th February 2014 at the official launch in Colemans, Millstreet of the “Thousandaire” Fundraising Project by Millstreet GAA Club. Lots more pictures to follow later. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Welcoming Stephanie to The Wallis Arms Hotel Team

Head Chef Kevin Fleming (centre) welcomes Chef Stephanie Heffernan (second from right) to The Wallis Arms Kitchen Team. — with Petra Dietz, Stephanie Heffernan and Mateusz Dudek. — Head Chef Kevin Fleming (centre) welcomes Chef Stephanie Heffernan (fourth from left) to The Wallis Arms Kitchen Team. — with Petra Dietz and Mateusz Dudek. Many thanks to Billy Sheahan (first from left) for alerting us to this important update. *Click on the image to enlarge.* (S.R.)

Regional Report 1205 – 11th February 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1205 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold and frosty Tuesday morning.

Today I want to send special greetings to a very lucky lady who attended the Bearra Dinner in Cork on Saturday Night. Mary Murphy from Nadd was lucky enough to have her tickets pulled from the drum no less than six times on the night and her pal Christina O Shea won twice. The Raffle was all for a good cause and raised €1,000 for Brú Columbanus, so everybody was a winner.
And this week we mourn the passing of one of our most esteemed ladies at the wonderful age of 96. The gentle Mary Cronin of the renowned paper shop in the Main St. Cronin’s Shop was like was a beehive in the old days, the only place selling the Cork Examiner the crowds flocked there every morning to get what was the only means of getting the daily news at the time. Children dropped in to get a nib for a pen or a rubber of a copybook on their way to school. Old women for a pinch of snuff which was weighed out on the brass balance scales that hung from the ceiling. But like so many others, modern methods took over and we had to move with them.

In spite of her great age, we hate to think she’s gone. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1205 – 11th February 2014”

Games Day at Millstreet Community School – Mon. 3rd March 2014

Games will include bingo, scrabble, various card games, draughts, and chess.

Contact John Magee (029 70087) for more details

Death Notice: Mary Cronin

CRONIN (Millstreet): On February 8, 2014, peacefully, in the excellent care of the matron and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital, MARY, beloved daughter of the late Anne and Cornelius Cronin, Main Street, Millstreet. Deeply regretted by her loving relatives and very dear friends and neighbours. She will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet this Monday evening from 6.30pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery.

2014-02-10 Mary Cronin in her shop on Main Street — A really lovely lady, Mary Cronin sits in her shop on the Main Street in Millstreet. The photo is from the 1990’s, and it appeared in the 2013 Millstreet Calendar.

A different Millstreet in 1993 – Eurovision Year.

Cork Music Station Celebrates Its Second Birthday in Carriganima

Presentation of awards to dedicated DJs of Cork Music Station at The Pub in Carriganima on the celebration of the second birthday of CMS. Two more talented DJs are missing from this particular picture but also received their awards from the chief Coordinator of CMS, William Fitzgera;d. here we share the first selection of images from the very happy and enjoyable occasion. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) — Presentation of awards to dedicated DJs of Cork Music Station at The Pub in Carriganima on the celebration of the second birthday of CMS. Two more talented DJs are missing from this particular picture but also received their awards from the chief Coordinator of CMS, William Fitzgerald. Here we share the first selection of images from the very happy and enjoyable occasion. *Click on the pictures to enlarge.* (S.R.)

A very special cake in the shape of a computer showing the image of CMS being broadcast online was presented to the CMS Team by Seán Murphy of “The Pub” in Carriganima and a special collection for Barry O’Halloran’s inspiring Fund in aid of [read more …] “Cork Music Station Celebrates Its Second Birthday in Carriganima”

Boeing Swim 2014 Cheque Presentation to Cork Mental Health Foundation

Following a most successful Boeing New Year Swim 2014 a hugely impressive cheque of €3,920.00 was presented to Brendan McCarthy (pictured at centre behind cheque), Development Manager, Cork Mental Health Foundation by the Boeing Swim Committee at Tarrant’s Bridge Bar, Millstreet on Friday, 7th Feb. 2014. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

**Some of the excellent information leaflets available at the event. Lots more information on www.corkmentalhealth.com**

**Dedicated participants in the annual Boeing Swim with Supporters.**

**Enjoying the delicious refreshments at the Presentation.**

**The many kind Sponsors of the Annual Event.**

John Tarrant covered the event for the newspapers while Brendan Murphy and I recorded for LTV2 to be [read more …] “Boeing Swim 2014 Cheque Presentation to Cork Mental Health Foundation”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter 9th February 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9^th February, 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: Jack Crean, Terrath, New Ross. [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter 9th February 2014”

Launch of Thousandaire Gameshow Experience 2014 by Millstreet GAA Club

We thank Sharon Lane for the important poster. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — **We thank Sharon Lane for the important poster. Click on the image to enlarge.** (S.R.)

LTV2 Programme 230 (Number 10 of 2014 Season) Now Online

Programme 230 which was broadcast last Thursday February 6 at 10.00pm is now online with a repeat of this show being transmitted tommorrow Sunday February 9 at 8.00pm.You can now watch our Tenth Programme of the Season right here at millstreet.ie or on the LTV2 Facebook Page
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 Millstreet). All this depends on how strong the signal is in any given area. The UHF Channel 30 signal comes from the Carriganima direction whereas the UHF Channel 35 signal comes from the western side of Millstreet Town. This is now saved and is presently transmitting the EWTN (Religious) Channel.

Programmes of the 2013-2014 LTV2 Season

LTV2 Programme 1: Edited by Seán Murphy
LTV2 Programme 2: Edited by Bernard Crowley
LTV2 Programme 3: Edited by Seán Radley
LTV2 Programme 4: Edited by Willie Fitzgerald
LTV2 Programme 5: Edited by Seán Murphy
LTV2 Programme 6: Edited by Bernard Crowley
LTV2 Programme 7: Edited by Seán Radley
LTV2 Programme 8: Edited by Willie Fitzgerald

LTV2 Programme 9: Edited by Bernard Crowley

LTV2 Programme 10: Edited by Seán Murphy

Ciara wins the beginner piobaireachd in Mitchelstown

Ciara O’Connor from Cullen won the beginner piobaireachd contest held in Mitchelstown on Saturday, January 25th. Her younger sister Clodagh coming a close second in the event.

The 17th annual Irish Piobaireachd Society contest was held on Saturday, January 25th in Mitchelstown Co. Cork in the shadow of the Kilworth Hills. The event is going from strength to strength and attracted players from all over Ireland and from Scotland. The event included a piobaireachd workshop partly sponsored by the Cork County Council Arts Department.

Adjudicator Tom Spiers of Edinburgh commented on the high quality of the bagpipe sound in all grades.

Certainly a date for the calendar the event will return to Mitchelstown on February 7th, 2015.

Alanna Barry’s Magnificent Singing at the Recent “Voice of the Glen”

The magnificent singing of Alanna Barry when she recently participated in “The Voice of the Glen” prestigious Competition may now be viewed on Facebook. We thank Michelle O’Keeffe for the video which has been linked to the Seán Radley Facebook page. Please note that one has to be on Facebook to view this sequence. (S.R.)

See it here ==> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201319726735529

LTV Signal Now Restored

Thankfully with the improved weather conditions Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV has succeeded to repair the damaged link providing the LTV on-air signal. So Programme 230 from LTV2 Millstreet should be available on-air on Channels 30 and 35 UHF at 10pm tonight. That programme will also be coming online. (S.R.)

Thinking about taking up cycling?

Or maybe cycle the Ring of Kerry

and

don’t know where to start?

Sliabh Luachra Cycling club

will be running a six week beginner/starter program.

Date – Sunday 9^th February

Time – 10 a.m.

Venue – Teach Iosagain, Rathmore (next to Rathmore church)

Contact – 0877023562 or email <email>

The New Year’s Day Boeing swim

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Presentation of the cheque

in aid of the Cork Mental Health Foundation

will take place

in the Bridge Bar

on

Friday 7th February

at 8.00 p.m.

Cork Music Station Night Out this Friday Night Feb 7 at The Pub in Carriganima

This Friday Night February 7th Cork Music Station is holding its Annual Night Out at The Pub in Carriganima.
Celebrate a Great Night of Entertainment with Live Music by CMS DJs Pat Daly and Barry O`Halloran and meet the CMS DJ Team,also appearing on the night is Glor Tire Contestant Michelle Cotter,Cork Music Station was set up around 2 years ago by Cullen based Father and Son Team Willie and John Fitzgerald and since its formation has been a great success attracting listeners from both near and far,so come along next Friday Night to find out more about this great venture and enjoy a great night of entertainment as well,all welcome.

Astro Turf Proving Very Popular

Despite the inclement weather we've been experiencing the superb new Astro Turf Pitch is in constant use as witnessed here this February evening with Clara Mountain in the background. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.) — Despite the inclement weather we’ve been experiencing the superb new Astro Turf Pitch is in constant use as witnessed here this February evening with Clara Mountain in the background. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Weather Interrupts LTV Transmission Tonight

Due to a loss of links which transmits our weekly LTV programmes … a loss caused by weather conditions…LTV1 Macroom area is not available in the Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra areas tonight. Hopefully, by the repeat showing on Sunday, transmission will have been restored. Many thanks to Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV for this update. (S.R.)

Regional Report 1204

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news Report 1204 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm Tuesday morning. With the daffodils and snowdrops pushing up through the ground filling us with hope for the future.

Baoichas Le Dia we have come through another week of high winds and heavy rains with no more than a few flooded roads to show for it. We are indeed blessed by our placing on the map. Our hearts go out to those whose lives have been torn apart by recent events. We can only watch and pray.

Yesterday, Monday February 3rd was the Feast of St Blaise.The day for the blessing of the throats. A very large crowd attended the 7.30 evening Mass after which our Canon John FitzGerald individually blessed the throat of every person young and not so young in the church. And in his prayers for the Faithful he prayed for the safety of everyone during this trecherous weather.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1204”

Millstreet Athletic Club News

Well done to Emily Ring from Millstreet A.C who competed in the South Munster Schools Cross-Country at Cork last week representing Millstreet Community School. She came 6th and brought home a medal. She now looks forward to competing in the Munster Schools Championships in Cork on 14th February.

Millstreet Community School was also represented by Aoife O’Riordan, Ciara Manning and Billy Cronin.

Training for children takes place

every Tuesday night 7-8pm

in Millstreet GAA Hall

and

adults train on

Wednesday nights 7-8pm

and Sunday mornings @ 9.45am

in Millstreet Town Park.

Concluding Our Survey Regarding LTV Signal

We now share our final communication regarding our recent trip throughout the area so as to gauge the quality of the LTV on-air signal. From the Sandpit House we proceeded into the Rathcoole area where the signal varied and within the village itself we did not succeed receiving any signal. Onwards to Kilcorney where on the higher ground areas we received an excellent signal. As we travelled towards Tooreenbawn and Mushera and into quite a good stretch of the Aubane area the signal was good. Top of Tullig got a splendid signal as did the area right down to Tullig Cross on Drishane Road. The town itself, Priest’s Cross and some areas east of the town all got good signals. The town gets its signal from Channel 35. A perfect signal along Clara Road and Mount Leader. Thus ended our brief research tour of the Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra areas. I’ve shared these findings so as to give an idea of where best the LTV signal is available. Best to have the advice of one’s own Television Installer to determine the best way to obtain the best signal in your area. As indicated, transmission is available on two channels – Channel 30 (from Carriganima area) and Channel 35 (from western side of town). Very clear transmission of the weekly LTV2 Millstreet programmes is of course available on the Millstreet website www.millstreet.ie . Special thanks to Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV for sharing his expertise, time and technical equipment in helping to determine the quality of the LTV signal in our brief survey and thank you for reading our reports on the findings. (S.R.)

Investigating the Quality of LTV Signal

So we come to the third section of our recent investigation regarding the quality of LTV reception in the Duhallow and Sliabh Luachra areas. Having firstly visited the new transmitter setting to the west of Millstreet town to determine that it was working well we continued our journey westwards. Perfect signal was obtained as we passed Killarney Road….Next best area for reception was at Ballydaly Church. We also obtained a good signal in the Knocknagullane area. The signal then weakened until we reached Knocknaloman Cross. It was clear to Dan Joe that a large area of the Caherbarnagh area were receiving a good signal. The signal strengthened as we came close to the Cadbury Factory and on the eastern side of Rathmore Village. Apparently Gneeveguilla, Knocknagree and Boherbue obtain quite a good signal from Channel 35 UHF and some areas receive the broadcast from both Channels 35 and 30. As we travelled along the New Line from Rathmore, passing Carrigaline and proceeding onwards to the Sandpit House we noted that it was Channel 30 which brings the transmission from beyond the Cullen Crossroads. More sharing of our findings tomorrow. (S.R.)

St. Bridget’s Cross Tradition

Breeda Kelleher of Station Road, Millstreet maintained the wonderful tradition of the St. Bridget's Cross on this Feast of St. Bridget on 1st February 2014. As well as providing a number of miniature crosses distributed at Mass, Breeda made three impressive large crosses for the main altar of the Church, for St. Bridget's Statue within the Church and one also for Millstreet Museum. Many thanks, Breeda for also varnishing the Crosses - thus preserving them for a much longer time. (S.R.) — Breeda Kelleher of Station Road, Millstreet maintained the wonderful tradition of the St. Bridget’s Cross on this Feast of St. Bridget on 1st February 2014. As well as providing a number of miniature Crosses distributed at Mass, Breeda made three impressive large Crosses for the main altar of the Church, for St. Bridget’s Statue within the Church and one also for Millstreet Museum. Many thanks, Breeda for also varnishing the Crosses – thus preserving them for a much longer time. (S.R.)