Grace O’Connor appeared on RTÉ’s new programme Una’s Dream Ticket on St.Stephen’s Day, where for a day she learned how to make jewellery by hand with Maureen Lynch, a jeweller based in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin.
The unexpected death has occurred on December 25th 2013 of Shane Dennehy, Bounard Gneeveguilla and Norwich England. Very deeply regretted by this loving wife Holly, son Jack and daughter Caitlin, mother Noreen and his late father John (The Lake), brother David and Derek, nan Bina Kerins, sister – in – law, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and large circle of friends. R.I.P
Reposing at Murphys Funeral Home Barraduff on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm, with removal at 7pm to the Sacred Heart Church Barraduff. Requiem mass on Monday at 11am, Burial afterwards in St. Marys Millstreet.
Family Flowers only, donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
The death has occurred on Thursday 2nd January 2014 of Clement Kelleher, Tooreenbawn, Millstreet. Reposing at his daughter’s residence Minor Row Millstreet on Saturday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Reception into St. Patrick’s Church Millstreet on Sunday before 11.30am Requiem mass. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
He played for Ballydaly and Duhallow and wore the Millstreet green
And in the red jersey of Cork he was often seen
Kippagh’s Con O Connor was quite a man in his prime
Though that is going back some three decades in time
Con and Aghinagh’s Vincent Coakley at midfield for Millstreet Cork’s best on their day
For Club and for County great games they did play
When the dashing gaelic footballers in the [read more …] “Kippagh’s Con O Connor”
Athletics: At the Millstreet GAA 8K Fun Run / Walk on St.Stephen’s Day (Dec 26th), first home were Denis McCaul and Martina Kiely, followed by Billy Cronin [report and photos] [report in the Corkman]
GAA: Glenville U21 Football draw. Aghada v Fermoy,Boherbue v Macroom, Millstreet v Glanmire,Valley Rvrs v Carbery,Cillnamatra v Kinsale,Gabriel R (Dec 27th)
Greyhounds:Sabatini finished second in Race 3 – The John O Brien Hurdle (Grade : H0) Hurdles 525 on Saturday Dec 28th in Curraheen Park [result]
Crossfield Lois finished 5th in the final of The Bartlemy Rd Ltd. A3 525 Stakes Final in a time of 29.80 on Saturday Dec 28th in Curraheen Park [result]
Millridge Matt won Race 10 – The Benefit Night’s at the Stadium 570 (Grade : A1/2) Flat 570 on Saturday Dec 28th in Tralee [result]
Road Bowling: 26/12/13 Derry Cooney V Noel Murphy
27/12/13 Martin Kelleher V Paddy Kinsealla, Brian Cremin V Daniel Sullivan
29/12/13 Kevin Ruby V Kevin Cooney
31/12/13 Jim Coffey V D.J.Holland
Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV has alerted us to the fact that he will be broadcasting a truly delightful programme recorded in 1998. It was recorded in Millstreet Country Park at Christmas 1998 when the MC was the famous Seán Ó Sé. This Concert is one and a half hours in duration. The programme is available on Channel 30 and 35 UHF. When LTV is not being transmitted EWTN is seen. (S.R.)
What a wonderful post to view on New Year’s Day 2014 in which Michael Cashman, our Millstreet Website Coordinator Supreme, has acknowledged and expressed heartfelt thanks to the mighty Team involved in helping to make our Millstreet Website the great success it has become. But, Michael, without you we could not have come near what has been achieved. With your amazing Search Engine you have enlightened us all with news and stories about which we would never have heard. It has been said that we have one of the very best websites one could find and it’s indeed uplifting to hear this. It has reached these heights because of the constant new developments which you have introduced such as the facility to link to relevant television programmes, the inclusion of the very informative Twitter feature and the use of the random photos, the comment line and noting the most popular posts at any one time…to mention but a few of the innovations which you have so very professionally brought to reality. As a Team and on behalf of the many Loyal Visitors to www.millstreet.ie we extend sincere thanks to you, Michael, not only for your superb expertise, consistent kindness in correcting any website problems so quickly and efficiently but for doing all this on a completely voluntary basis and in such a cheerful manner. Míle, míle buíochas is rath Dé ar an obair iontach. Happy New Year to Everyone! (S.R.)
As 2013 has come to a close, we’d just like to thank everyone that helped us in any way during the year to make Millstreet.ie what it is today, from Seán who is irreplaceable with his camera, Hannelie who is always there in the background, Eily with her Regional Report, Sharon with the Parish Newsletter, Francis for his memories, the local clubs for their updates, those that pass onto us history that would otherwise be lost but who prefer to remain anonymous, to everyone else that sent us articles, photos, or shared information with us during the past year, and to all those who simply visited the site from near and far and continue to stay connected with Millstreet. We’d be a little bit less without any one of ye.
Wishing everyone the very best for you and yours in 2014.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain. [read more …] “Happy New Year”
Congratuations to Kevin Crowley who has been named in the Cork Senior Football squad, for Brian Cuthbert’s first competitive game against LIT in the McGrath Cup at 2pm on Sunday in Mallow. The team was published on CorkGAA.ie today and lines up as:
Members of the Dennehy Family of Drishane Road, Millstreet at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sunday, 29th Dec. 2013 to celebrate Noreen & Patrick’s 35th Wedding Anniversary as well as Noreen’s 60th Birthday. Music was provided by the very popular “The Kelt” while special guests included (below) the Strawboys and Strawgirls. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Photo @ Cork Penny Dinners had Noel C Duggan celabrating his 81st birthday, where he rolled up his sleeves and presented them with a very generous donation (29th Dec)
Welfare Staff Threatened: The Irish independent reports on violent incidents workers have faced in the country’s under-pressure social welfare offices, including one in the Health Centre in Millstreet (Dec 28th)
Ever joyful to be alive after an encounter with smoke inhalation in her sleep – by Suzie who preaches at the Millstreet Methodist Group (28th Dec)
Irish Mirror: At Christmas Mass in Sydney: The Irish Mirror has Shane Tarrant pictured in the Cork colours at Christmas Mass in Sydney (Dec 26th) (also in the Irish Examiner – Dec 27th)
Update: The recent heavy rain has made parts of the course inaccessible to medical personnel and for safety reasons the December 29th event has now been rescheduled for Saturday the 8th of February 2014.
Yourprayers 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:
A really wonderful audio clip has come to light recently, of Tom Radley who owned and ran the Forge in the corner of the Square, Millstreet until the 1980s.
It contains his nephew Seán Radley interviewing Tom Jack back in the 1970s, and this short audio recording gives a taste of life in a forge. The Millstreet accent is strong and rich in this one.
Pictured right is a photo taken outside the Forge in the Square, Millstreet back in the 1970s, where blacksmith Tom Radley had just completed placing four shoes on Dan Hallissey’s donkey (Dan lived in Coole/Drishanebeg).
Radleys Engineering, who built the Spire in Dublin (with John & Tommy as Directors), have their roots in this forge.
Below are three further photos of Tom in his forge, taken in the 1980s.
Click on the photos to see them in full size and click at the very start of the black audio bar below to hear the recording while observing the pictures.
The Ethiopian Deaf Project are a registered charity and totally voluntary group that are building a school and centre for deaf children in Ambo in Ethiopia.
To raise funds they are holding a great night out with Ronan Collins and his big band will be in concert singing all Joe Dolans classics on Saturday 8th February at The Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery. Tickets only €22.50 available from the hotel.
We thank the Bride and Groom for permitting us to share a selection of pictures from the very impressive Church Ceremony. In the following 22 images we view the beautifully decorated Church and we meet with the talented musicians and singers who so enhanced the liturgy of the [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding Today of Sinéad & John”
The death has occurred on Tuesday 24th December 2013 of Michael Lane, Knockraheen, Carriganima. Reposing at his daughters residence Margaret Buckley, Clondrohid on Wednesday 25th Rosary at 9.00pm. Removal on Thursday from Tarrant’s Funeral Home Millstreet at 8.00pm to Millstreet Church. Requiem mass Friday at 10.30am and burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Millstreet.
The annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera Mountain took place this morning at 10:30am, with another large crowd heading to the top, this year in aid the Courtmacherry life Boats. It was the best weather for many years with not a cloud in the sky, not a puff of wind, and a light covering of snow underfoot, made for a happy atmosphere. All the climbers have sponsorship cards, and the proceeds are going to the Courtmacherry life Boats who themselves will go out in any kind of weather to save lives at sea. [read more …] “Mushera Christmas Day Climb 2013”