Training for juveniles will begin
on
Tuesday 4th February
in
Millstreet GAA Hall
7-8pm
€2 per child.
Training will not take place on Saturdays until further notice. Registration of new athletes (and old athletes) will be accepted at any time.
London Olympics 2012 Presentation to Museum by Julie McSweeney
Appreciated Support for Our Website
We wish to acknowledge and to express our sincere thanks to an anonymous Donor who recently contributed €50.00 towards the ongoing costs of our Millstreet website. The Website Team very much appreciates this kind and helpful assistance in defraying costs. (S.R.)
Safety, Generosity and Cheerfulness Featured in Abundance at Boeing Swim
The marvellous and praiseworthy event was also recorded by LTV2 Millstreet and will feature shortly on local television. Please enjoy the extra images we now share as you [read more …] “Safety, Generosity and Cheerfulness Featured in Abundance at Boeing Swim”
Juvenile GAA AGM
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club AGM
will take place this
Friday 31st @ 8pm in the Parish Centre
The club encourages parents to get involved in the club.
If you are interested in helping out this year please attend the AGM.
Wonderfully Successful Delayed Boeing Swim on Saturday
Millstreet Community Singers Participate in Saturday Vigil Mass
Parish Newsletter – 26th January, 2014
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 26th January, 2014
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email>
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: Hannah Mary Daly, Killarney Road; Pat Joe Hickey, Derragh; Dan Carroll, Tullig; Nora Dennehy, Kiskeam. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 26th January, 2014”
Results & Fixtures – 25th January 2014
Camogie: Congrats to Alanna Barry was on the UCD team that won the Ashbourne Sheild final at UUJ on Feb 16th [report]
Bowling: Kilcorney: Timmy O’Connor/ Anthony Cullinane bt Mick Murphy/ Willie Murphy 1bwl €430. Anthony Cullinane bt Mick Murphy twice 1bwl-l/s €430/€600. – 16th March
Post Primary Schools Senior Football: Cork Junior D: QF Millstreet CS v Buttevant [details]
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Camogie: Munster Colleges U16AC South final: Millstreet Community School 3-10 Ard Scoil Dungarvan 2-5 (AET), 18th Jan, at Rock Road, Cork (18th Jan) [photo] 🙂
GAA: Kevin Crowley will be on the Cork U21 Development squad who will work with the squad and the back-room team of the senior team throughout the Allianz League [read more] (27th Jan)
Mark Ellis palyed at #6 for the Cork Senior Hurling team that beat UCC by 2-19 to 1-14 in the Canon O’Brien Cup, at 12pm Sat 25th Jan @ the Maradyke: [teamsheet / report], [report from a fan’s perspective]
Glenville U21 Tournament: Clondrohid/Iver 2-18 Millstreet 1-11 (19th Jan)
Duhallow U20F Invitation Cup Semi-final: Duhallow 1-11 Clonakilty 2-6, Jan 24th @ Knocknagree
Glenville U21 football Plate 1/4 final draw: Boherbue v Millstreet, Kinsale v Ballinora, Glenville v Cillnamatra, Dohenys v Aghada (25th Jan)
The Juvenile GAA Club AGM takes place this Friday 31st @ 8pm in the Parish Centre. Parents are encouraged to get involved with the club. If interested please attend the AGM.
GAA Scór: Duhallow Senior Scór Finals – a hat trick of wins for St.Johns (Ballad Group / Recitation, ) & a double for both Boherbue & Millstreet.
Soccer: County Cup 2nd Round: CFC Banteer v Millstreet Celtic, 2pm 25th Jan (OFF)
County Cup 2nd Round: Park Utd B v Los Zarcos, 2pm 25th Jan (OFF)
County Cup 1st Round: Rathcoole Rovers 6 Richmond 5, 2pm 25th Jan
Millstreet Celtic Last Man Standing II – latest standings
Athletics: Donal Coffey finished 18th in the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Mile in a time of 54:50 [result] (26th Jan)
At the Killarney 5K (25th Jan) John O’Connell M35 16:53, Dan Burke M40 20:07, Donal Burke MU14 22:29, Orla Buckley FU14 25:45, Dara O’Shea FU14 26:56 [full results]
The Gneeveguilla AC 5K Spring Series, Race 1 held in Killarney was won by Donal Coffey [full results] Local times were: Donal Coffey 16:13, Dan Burke 20:23, Mary Finn 21:59, Donal Burke 22:58 [Finish line photos]
Boxing: Rylane boxing tournament: a great night of boxing assured! Please support the club. Tickets €10. 8pm Sunday, 26 January 2014 in Aghabulloge [details]
Greyhounds:
Millridge Matt came second in race 8 – The Kate Browne’s Grandstand Restaurant 525 (Grade : AA0/0) Flat 525, in a time of 29.28, at Tralee on Fri Jan 24th [result]
Mountleader Akim won race 2 – The Bet With The Tote 330 (Grade : S4/5) Flat 330in a time of 18.02 at Curraheen Park on Saturday 18th Jan [result]
Millridge Euro won race 9 – The Kate Browne’s Grandstand Restaurant 550 (Grade : A4) Flat 550 in a time of 30.51 at Tralee on Saturday 18th Jan [result] [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 25th January 2014”
Death Notice: DB O’Riordan, Derrinagree
O’RIORDAN (The Island, Derrinagree): On January 28, 2014, peacefully, in the presence of his family, in the excellent care of Mallow General Hospital, DB, beloved husband of Josie (nee Linehan) and loving father of Anne and Mary. Deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, sons-in-law Peter O’Sullivan and Connie Byrne, brother Ben, his precious grandchildren Sinead, Maeve and Emma, nephew Eamon Tarrant, niece Eilish Twohig, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening from 6pm. Removal to the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cullen Cemetery.
Death Notice: Dan Carroll, Tullig
CARROLL (Millstreet): In the excellent care of Millstreet Community Hospital, suddenly, at Mallow General Hospital, on January 22, 2014, DANIEL JOSEPH (late of Tullig), son of the late Edward and Hanora, husband of the late Mary and father of the late Nora. Deeply regretted by his sisters Kathleen O’Mahony, Chrissie Mullane, Mary Burns and Pauline Murray, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on Friday from 6.30pm followed by removal at 8pm to Millstreet Church. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. [1]
Leaders Questions
Áine Collins was on the panel for Leaders Questions on RTÉ 1 today. The discussion centred around transparency in charities, and what the government intends to do so we can see where our donations go to (hopefully not in huge pay packets to people that run the charities like we have been hearing recently). Her direct interest in the topic comes from the fact that she sits on the Public Accounts Committee which will are investivating the revelations of the recent weeks.
The programme can be seen on the RTÉ Player at: http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/10245551/. Áine is shown in the discussion from 04:30-09:45, and from 36:00-44:15 [read more …] “Leaders Questions”
Munster Schools Camogie Champions
The Millstreet Community School Camogie Team beat Ard Scoil from Dungarvan, in the Munster U16 ½ A Camogie Final last Saturday in extra time to become Munster Champions 2014, at Rock Rd. in Cork. The final score was 3-10 to 2-5. The picture shows the team with their teachers Mary Fitzgerald & Barry Frazer. With thanks to Geraldine Dennehy for the photo.
LTV2 Programme 228 (Number 8 of 2014 Season) Now Online
Programme 228 which will be broadcast tonight Thursday January 23 at 10.00pm with a repeat of this show being transmitted next Sunday Evening January 26 at 8.00pm is now online. You can now watch our Eight Programme of the Season right here at millstreet.ie or on the LTV2 Facebook Page [read more …] “LTV2 Programme 228 (Number 8 of 2014 Season) Now Online”
Online Gaelic Football Foundation Coaching Courses
It is now possible to do the Foundation coaching course online. All you have to do is contact Shane Supple (shanesupple@gmail.com) and he will send on all the information needed. We ran our first online course last week in Carrigtwohill where over 40 people participated on the course. The feedback was very positive and participants found it user friendly and engaging. The online course covers the theory modules. You have up to 2 full weeks to complete the course from your office or home. You then have to attend the practical workshop at one of the following venues below.
Please specify which course you want to participate in on the email. Closing date is this Saturday at 5pm.
Cost is €20 which is to be paid on the morning of the practical workshop.
- Foundation FOOTBALL -Glantane 8th February @10am
- Foundation FOOTBALL – Clonakilty Monday 24th February @7pm
- Foundation FOOTBALL – Skibbereen Monday 24th February @7pm
Fiona Howard Graduates in General Nursing at University of Limerick
Pictured here with her parents Donie and Mary. Sincere congratulations to Fiona. We thank the Howard Family for sharing the pictorial record of such a happy occasion. We also congratulate Donie on his superb contribution to the RTÉ programme “At Your Service” which focused on Millstreet Country Park on Sunday night. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Voice of the Glen – Launch Night
The launch of the
Voice of the Glen – Singing Competition
will take place at Glen Theatre Banteer
on Friday 24th January at 8.30 with special guest Michael Dennehy of County Sound.
All competitors welcome
1st prize €1000 plus €500 for their sponsors.
Enquiries to Noreen 0873445614
LTV Muskerry Area Schedule for Tonight
Cork GAA Gaeltacht Scholarships to Coláiste na Mumhan
Scholarships to the gaeltacht at Coláiste na Mumhan are available to students between the ages of 10 and 18 years of age, who are active members of their GAA clubs. The Scholarship reduces the prices of the three-week course (Cúrsa A) by €180 and the two-week course (Cúrsa B) by €120. Please be advised that these scholarships are provided on a first come first served basis.
Cúrsa A – 1/6/2014 – 22/6/2014 (3 Week Course)
Cúrsa B – 28/6/2014 – 13/7/2014 (2 Week Course)
To avail of the scholarship, please follow the steps outlined in the details and application form below:
Details & Application Form of Cork GAA Gaeltacht Scholarship
Click the poster (right) to see it in full size
LTV2 Programme 227 (Number 7 of 2014 Season) Now Online
Programme 227 which was broadcast last Thursday 16 January is now online. You can now watch our Seventh 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. [read more …] “LTV2 Programme 227 (Number 7 of 2014 Season) Now Online”
Christy Lehane Encourages Support for Motor Neurone Project 2014
For further information please go to [read more …] “Christy Lehane Encourages Support for Motor Neurone Project 2014”
Green Glens Prepares for Prestigious Farm Machinery Show 2014
Update on Millstreet Parish Restoration Fund
Loft Fitness Studio, Millstreet
Do you have fitness or weight loss goals for 2014? New classes starting in the loft, Millstreet on 27th January 2014.
Choose from Pilates, Spin, Spin & Tone, Pump & Tone, Spin & Pump, Abs & Core, 20/20/20, circuits or weight loss classes. Prices start at €6.66 per class.
There is something in the Loft for every fitness level whether you’re just starting out or want to improve your performance in your favourite sport.
Contact Pat on 087 685 6930 or Nicola on 087 901 9001 to book a class to suit you.
Full timetables are on the Loft website: theloftmillstreet.ie
Spring Farm Machinery Show 2014
Please Note: the show is on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd,
but not Friday 24th as listed here earlier
Munster’s biggest farm machinery show: the Spring Farm Machinery Show is on in the Green Glens from 12 noon to 10pm, 22nd-24th 22nd-23rd January 2014.
Full details / contacts, and booking forms are available on the AJSPromotions.com.
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The event attracts over 10,000 farmers and contractors from across Ireland and the UK to view the latest machinery, gather technical information and network with the industry. It has always been the largest of its kind in Munster and this year it promises to be bigger
and better than ever with over 200 exhibitors. This is an extremely popular annual event showcasing all the latest and best agricultural equipment and machinery the industry has to offer, from tractors to fencing tools and feeder wagons to tillage [read more …] “Spring Farm Machinery Show 2014”
Regional Report 1202 – 21st January 2013
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1202 from Millstreet.
Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather Wintery but calm Tuesday morning.
The stage is set at the Green Glens for the annual Machinery show which will run this week on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd. Exhibits come from all parts of the country every year and it can be all seen in the comfort of the Green Glens Arena, all under one roof. It’s open from 12 noon to 10pm each day.
At the recent monthly meeting of the Community Council it was revealed that lots of people, both from at home and abroad, are looking for a return of our beloved parish magazine Clara News which closed in 2013 after almost 40 years. The chairman of the Community Council is asking all those who would be interested in its revival to attend the next meeting of the Community Council which will be in February. [read more …] “Regional Report 1202 – 21st January 2013”
New Part-Time Further Education Opportunities for Adults in 2014 Millstreet Adult Learning Centre
Venue: Cork ETB Adult Learning Centre, Bridge St, Millstreet, Co Cork
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Course |
Leading to |
Course Content |
Start Date |
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Local History |
FETAC Level 4 Accreditation Local History |
This module in local history is an introduction to history, with a particular emphasis on local history, which will teachstudents the methods of carrying out historical research at a local level. |
Monday 27th 2014 2pm-4pm I afternoon per week for 16weeks |
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Career Planning & IT Skills for Job Seekers |
FETAC Level 4 Accreditation
Career Planning & Information Technology Skills
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This course will assist the learner to identify his or her skills, attitudes, experiences and interests and match these to appropriate career opportunities, set personal career objectives and compile a personal career seeking toolkit. The IT component will ensure that participants’ skills are up to date so that they are job ready.
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Monday 27th Jan 2014
9.30-12.30 1 mornings per week for 16 weeks
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Family Learning Programme |
Family Learning Certificate |
Supporting your child in primary school by developing literacy, numeracy and computer literacy skills with your children. The importance of play, healthy eating and understanding the primary school curriculum will all be explored. |
Friday 17th Jan. 2014
10 – 12.30 1 morning per week for 8 weeks |
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English as a Second Language |
FETAC Level 3 Accreditation
ESOL |
The aim of this course is to enable participants to develop their English language skills and to communicate easily in everyday situations. Language levels are assessed at registration.
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Thurs 16th Jan. 2014
10 – 12.30 1 morning per week for 16 weeks |
For further information on the above courses contact Áine 086-7707301 or email <email>
Millstreet in the News – 20th January 2014
Better late than never as volunteers take the plunge for Boeing swim (30th Jan)
Robinson Crusoe woos the crowds as the Marian Players’ annual pantomime adds to it’s reputation (30th Jan)
Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe News on Bowling and GAA (30th Jan)
Open Night at Millstreet Community School with first year enrollment (30th Jan)
Gallery: Search is on for the Voice of the Glen (30th Jan)
Cream rises to the top in Duhallow Scór Sinsear finals (30th Jan)
Focus should be on all faiths, not one: Should all students not be encouraged to celebrate their faith this week, not just Catholics (27th Jan)
Heather flower on Drishane Road, & ‘our ability to adapt is amazing. Our ability to change isn’t quite as spectacular.’ (25th Jan)
Jobs: Alps Electric are looking for weekend shift operators (5) ow.ly/sWBR5
Caught in the act? QuelleSurprise! With the Francois Hollande affair story in the news, Joanne O’Riordan wonders what would be the reaction if this happened in Ireland (20th Jan)
A Glimpse of Spring: Fr James’ photo today is of snowdrops flowering, as he reflects on the unmissable stretch in the evenings (20th Jan)
RTÉ’s ‘At your Service’ programme featured Millstreet Country Park as they strive to bring up visitor numbers to the park (19th Jan)
Granite.ie have redeveloped Millstreet Country Park’s website (19th Jan)
Award for mother’s death: In a high Court sitting in Cork yesterday, a settlement was awarded from the HSE for the death of Marie Healy due to hospital failures (18th Jan)
Six of best for Kerry in Munster Scór finals: A good afternoon for Kerry Clubs at the Munster Scór na nÓg Finals which were held in Millstreet GAA Hall on Sunday Jan 12th (9th Jan)
‘Winding Road’ Fr James on Pope Francis showing us how to engage with young people, and a nice photo of Mushera under light snow (17th Jan)
Financial constraints and language a big barrier for young asylum seekers: These are findings of one of the Community School Projects at the Young Scientist Exhibition (16th Jan)
Jobs: Killarney Immigrant Support Centre are looking for a Project Worker for the North Cork region, based in Millstreet (16th Jan)
Gallery: Millstreet ladies round off season on high note: 180 ladies celebrate Women’s Little Christmas in the Wallis Arms Hotel (9th Jan)
Some nice Tweets
Trig and summit cairn on Claragh Mountain,Millstreet. 452 metres. View of Stoukeen to the right. Bracing today! pic.twitter.com/iGiQal4X17
— mike rea (@mikerea4) January 26, 2014
Cross on summit of Claragh Mountain. Millstreet in the background. pic.twitter.com/OMpWVyHGa2
— mike rea (@mikerea4) January 26, 2014
Millstreet Athletic Club
Do you want to get fit for the New Year?
Would you like to be able to run 3k, 5k or even 10k?
Then we’d love to help you achieve your goal.
Millstreet Athletic Club are training on Wednesday nights @ 7pm (starting 29th January) and Sundays @ 9.45am (starting 2nd February) in Millstreet Town Park for male and females over 18 years of age.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never ran before or if you’ve done a little, we cater for everyone. We’ll get you on your feet and you’ll never look back. So why not join us, you’ve got nothing to lose.
For further info contact 087-2617001
Death Notice: Pat Joe Hickey, Derragh, Cullen
HICKEY (Derragh, Cullen): On January 19, 2014, peacefully, in the presence of his loving family and excellent care of the matron and staff in Millstreet Community Hospital, PAT JOE, son of the late James and Mary and brother of the late Christy and Peggy McAuliffe. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Sheila Linehan (Dooneen) and May Hayes (Glanmire), brother James (Meenskehy), sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand- nephews, great-grandniece Noaise, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home on this Monday evening from 6pm with removal to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
