Launch of The Irish Rascals “Our Gang”

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2013-11-08 The Irish Rascals - Our Gang - book coverThere is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.”— Walt Disney

Ballyseedy Garden Centre are delighted to be involved in the upcoming launch of The Irish Rascals “Our Gang” children’s book due to be released shortly! The launch will take place on 8th December @ 3pm Ballyseedy Garden Center Tralee! The author Patricia O’Sullivan will read from the book in schools and starts this Monday in Boherbue! To coincide with this Ballyseedy are running a children’s drawing/art competition! The theme is “A Ballyseedy Christmas” and can incorporate anything associated with Ballyseedy including this wonderful new book! Drop in or post your entries to the stores and please attach your name address and age! Open to all children young and old! Great prizes!

Parish Newsletter – 8th December, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Second Sunday of Advent – 8th December, 2013

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:             Margaret O’Regan, Main Street

                                                Donal Linehan, London, Prohus & Millstreet

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 8th December, 2013”

Enthusiastic Response to “Fiver Friday” in Millstreet – Part One

There was a tremendous response to “Fiver Friday” in Millstreet with some 13 outlets participating.  We arranged to visit all 13 – Here we feature the first 4 images of the complete 13.   Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Wallis Arms
Wallis Arms
Nibbles, West End
Nibbles, West End
Noel C. Duggan Ltd.
Noel C. Duggan Ltd.
Herlihy's Centra, West End
Herlihy’s Centra, West End

 

Millstreet in the News – 6th December 2013

New Holland Dealers of the Year: Colemans of Millstreet Ltd have picked up this prestigious national award … (Agriland.ie 5th Dec)

Exciting Divisional Scór na nOg finals: results from the successful staging in the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk … (Corkman 5th Dec)

Alps Electric celebrate:  The company which employs 460 people at the Millstreet plant, manufacturing sophisticated electronic modules for the automotive industry, celebrate their 25th anniversary in Millstreet … (Corkman 5th Dec)

Graveyard Maintainance: Cllr Noel Buckley says that a section of St Mary’s in Millstreet which is becoming quite dishevelled and needs attending … (Corkman 5th Dec)

Bargains Galore on Fiver Friday: Lots of deals on offer this Friday … (Corkman – 5th Dec)

Emily Picks up the Gold: results from Millstreet AC’s Munster Cross Country Championships … (Corkman – 5th Dec)

Let’s Help ourselves to Prosper: Áine Collins writes about how important it is to get people back to work … (Irish Mirror – 2nd Dec)

Welcome Tour 2014: Provisional dates have been announced for the second year of the show across three weekends in April … (MillstreetHorseShow.ie – 2nd Dec)

Thanksgiving Lunch: St Brendans NS have a lot to be thankful for this week … (2nd Dec)

Let’s kick rugby cynics to touch: Joanne O’Riordan no the after effects of the Irish rugby team’s narrow loss to the All Blacks … (Irish Examiner – 2nd Dec)

From School Dropout to Silicon Valley Superstar: Caroline Dowling (Integrated Network Solutions president at Flextronics) is featured in the business section of the Sunday Times … (Sunday Times – 1st Dec)

IT@Cork Awards: Special guest Joanne O’Riordan received a standing ovation at the yearly ceremony at the County Hall … (morganmckinley.ie 29th Nov) [photo]

“Fiver Friday” in Millstreet 6th Dec. 2013

Please find below the list of participating Businesses: Noirins boutique Reens Pharmacy McCauls Mulcahys Pharmacy OLeary Butchers Supervalu Centra / Herlihys Wordsworth Nibbles Colemans Justborn photography Wallis Arms Hotel Aroma Cafe.
Please find below the list of participating Millstreet Businesses:
Noirin’s boutique
Reens Pharmacy
McCauls
Mulcahy’s Pharmacy
O’Leary Butchers
Supervalu
Centra / Herlihys
Wordsworth
Nibbles
Colemans
Justborn Photography
Wallis Arms Hotel
Aroma Café.

Noel C.Duggan Ltd.

All these Local Businesses are truly entering into the wonderful spirit of “Fiver Friday” and deserve enthusiastic support.

We thank Tony McCaul for this important update on this national event.  (S.R.)

The Briery Gap – Christmas Pantomime 2013

2013-12-05 Briery Gap - Babes in the Wood Pantomime - posterA feast of hilarious laughter, wonderful singing, spectacular costumes and amazing sets are on the menu for this year’s favourite fairy story, “The Babes in the Wood.” Briery Gap is now in its 14th year of producing one of the best Panto’s in the country, with a cast of over 100 this year’s production promises to be even bigger and better than before – oh no it isn’t – oh yes it is!

Briery Gap Christmas Panto 2013 “The Babes in the Wood”

Matinees: Sat 14th, Sun 15th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd December

Evening Performances: Fri 20th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd December

Tickets: €15 Adults €10 Children/Students/OAP’s

For further information, contact 026-41793

LTV2 Programme 224 (Number 4 of 2013/2014 Season)

Programme 224 which will be broadcast tonight Thursday 5 December is now online. You can now watch our Fourth Programme of the New Season right here at millstreet.ie or on the LTV2 Facebook Page and this Programme will be repeated next Sunday Evening December 8 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 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.

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

[read more …] “LTV2 Programme 224 (Number 4 of 2013/2014 Season)”

Regional Tidy Town Awards Ceremony

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The Regional Tidy Town Awards Ceremony took place in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Monday,  2nd December.  To see pictures from the night please click on the following link – http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/latest-news.html
Many thanks to Denis Hickey for this significant update.  (S.R.)

Posting Millstreet Calendar 2014 Abroad

Because we have received many requests regarding the posting of our Millstreet Calendar abroad the wonderfully dedicated Calendar Committee has made the following arrangement:   If you wish to receive the Calendar abroad just send Ten Euro to Catherine in the E Centre at The Square, Millstreet.   The email address of the E Centre is:  millstreetdevelopmentgroup.adm @gmail.com  …. Many thanks to Marie Twomey for alerting us to this important arrangement.  (S.R.)

Death Notice: Margaret O’Regan, Main Street

The death has occurred peacefully on Tuesday December 3, 2013 of Margaret O’Regan (Main Street, Millstreet), and in the great care of Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow. Margaret, sister of the late Jerry, Eileen and Denis. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening from 6.30pm and removal at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Regional Report 1195 – 3rd December 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1195 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold, dry and very seasonal Tuesday morning.

Our beautiful new Astro Turf pitch was officially opened  at 1pm on Friday by Minister Jimmy Deenihan and Maura Walsh Manager of IRD Duhallow and blessed by Canon Jack Fitzgerald. In his cupla focal Mr Deenihan praised our Community Council for their great vision in providing this fine facility that will be used by all sections of our Community in the years ahead. Because of its proximity to the Boys National School it doubles as a playground for them during school terms. Maura Walsh reiterated the Ministers words and said how rewarding it was for IRD Duhallow to be involved financially with the project. They then went to see our newly refurbished Museum/Tourist Office at the Carnegie Hall  and the improvements in our town Square. Before retiring to the Bush Bar  for some warming refresments .

A Community Council Meeting about the Astro Turf will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night starting at 9. All interested parties please attend.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1195 – 3rd December 2013”

The Drishanebeg Train Ambush

In late 1920 Millstreet I.R.A. were considering the viability of an attack being made on British troops who frequently used rail transport while travelling through their battalion area. Various plans were made and men were put in position on a number of occasions during January 1921, but for various reasons a projected attack failed to materialise. Subsequently the column, under Commandant Jeremiah Crowley, re-examined the feasibility of the proposals.

The essential features for the success of any such attack were that the train containing the troops should be brought to a halt at a point where the column was already in a position, that an attack should be made only on an occasion when the troops travelling were armed, and where the party was neither too small to be worth while or too large to risk the failure of the operation. There was the further point that civilian passengers on the train had to be protected as far as possible from injuries. Trains travelling east or west were both potential targets. A position was selected at Drishanebeg about a mile west of Rathcoole station [a], between Millstreet and Banteer. On a few occasions the trains were allowed to pass unmolested, because the soldiers they carried were unarmed, but finally on the evening of 11 February, 1921 the attack came off.

About 6.30 p.m. when it was nearly dark the column went into position. The plan which had been made for bringing the train to a halt came into operation. One of the volunteers, whose duty it was to inspect the train and board it if it contained a suitable party of British forces, this evening saw that the party of troops travelling was such as could be dealt with by the column. He boarded the train and travelled to Rathcoole where two armed Volunteers were waiting. At his signal they boarded the engine as the train was leaving the station and on arrival at the ambush position forced the driver to halt the train. A long whistle blast was blown as a pre-arranged signal to the attacking party. A lighted bicycle-lamp placed on the track indicated the exact position at which the engine should stop.

The Column Commander called upon the military in the train to surrender but was answered by rifle shots. Fire was then opened upon the carriages containing the military party and the battle continued for about fifteen minutes. The slopes of the cutting were lit by oil torches prepared in advanced by the column and thrown down outside the target carriages at the beginning of the encounter. The fight was one-sided from the start, the attackers having the advantage of cover and darkness. When the British surrendered one had been killed and most of the others were wounded.

The column members collected fifteen rifles and a large quantity of ammunition and withdrew from the scene without suffering a single casualty. – Cork’s War of Independence

[a] “Drishanebeg about a mile west of Rathcoole station” This should probably read a mile east of Millstreet Station.

[read more …] “The Drishanebeg Train Ambush”

Millstreet Athletic Club News

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Millstreet Athletic Club was represented by Emily Ring, Orla Buckley and Ian Buckley at the Munster “B” Cross Country Championships at Beaufort last Sunday.
Emily (pictured right) competed in U15 race and was delighted to finish 15th helping Cork to win Gold.  Orla ran a great race and came home 30th out of a field of 80 runners in the U13 race while her brother Ian ran U11 and finished 73 out of 90.  They all ran very well and we are delighted with the results after a long season.
Congratulations to Billy Cronin who won U17 race and plenty to spare and to Donal Coffey who also competed in the Masters event.

Good luck to those who are running in Clonakilty next weekend and to Donal Bourke who competes in the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships in Waterford on 15th December.

Rathcoole Playschool Natural Garden Official Opening on Monday

Lucy Connolly, Child Specialist from Early Childhood Ireland, together with Maura Foley officially opened the hugely impressive new Natural Garden at Rathcoole Playschool on Monday morning, 2nd Dec. 2013.  Here we share the first of a selection of images from the wonderfully joyful occasion.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Lucy Connolly, Child Specialist from Early Childhood Ireland, together with Maura Foley officially opened the hugely impressive new Natural Garden at Rathcoole Playschool on Monday morning, 2nd Dec. 2013. Here we share the first of a selection of images from the wonderfully joyful occasion. Also included in our feature – Staff members Breeda and Michelle.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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New Hearing Clinic in Tullig Medical Centre

Egans of Cork, one of the largest family run hearing and optical businesses, is delighted to announce that they will be running hearing clinics in Tullig Medical Centre starting in December. Egans have been involved in testing hearing and supplying and fitting hearing aids for over 40 years.

Egans promise their customers:

  • Free Hearing Test and consultation with a fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist

  • 30 day money back guarantee

  • Full aftercare service for as long as needed

  • 3 years guarantee with every new hearing aid purchased

  • Home visits when needed

  • Repairs for all makes of hearing aids

The hearing test which is free takes approximately 1 hour.

All appointments can be booked by phoning Egans Hearing on 021 4276414 or by booking an appointment through the website www.eganshearing.ie.

A Very Busy Photographic Weekend!

A very special reception for Dan Joe and Margaret O'Keeffe marking their retirement from Rathcoole Post Office and Shop - organised by their Family.  A full feature will follow later as indeed it will for the many significant occasions we covered this weekend.   These wonderful events included the 50th Birthday of Kathleen Hartigan (nee Murphy), Christmas Fairs in Millstreet and Newmarket, the official opening of a splendid new Children's Playground in Rathmore.   We also covered the sponsored  Movember Event at "The Pub" in Carriganima and we witnessed lots of Christmas Preparations.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
A very special reception for Dan Joe and Margaret O’Keeffe marking their retirement from Rathcoole Post Office and Shop after 37 dedicated years of magnificent service – organised by their Family. A full feature will follow later as indeed it will for the many significant occasions we covered this weekend. These wonderful events included the 50th Birthday of Kathleen Hartigan (nee Murphy), Christmas Fairs in Millstreet and Newmarket and the official opening of a splendid new Children’s Playground in Rathmore. We also covered the sponsored Movember Event at “The Pub” in Carriganima and we witnessed lots of Christmas Preparations. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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“Sunday Times” in Brisk Demand in Millstreet Today

We thank Fr. Paddy O'Byrne for alerting us to the superb profile of Caroline Dowling in today's "Sunday Times".  It was Fr. Paddy's brother, Kevin who informed him of the excellent article regarding the highly talented and very successful Caroline.  Sincere congratulations to Caroline from All in Millstreet.  Click on the images to enlarge.  Michael's research below also adds  further to the  very impressive and comprehensive  profile. (S.R.)
We thank Fr. Paddy O’Byrne for alerting us this morning to the superb profile of Caroline Dowling in today’s “Sunday Times”. It was Fr. Paddy’s brother, Kevin who informed him of the excellent article regarding the highly talented and very successful Caroline. Sincere congratulations to Caroline from All in Millstreet.  Michael’s research below also adds further to the very impressive and comprehensive profile. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

 

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Caroline Dowling on the Sunday Times

Caroline-DowlingMillstreet native Caroline Dowling is featured in the Sunday Times Business section today. She is president of the Integrated Network Solutions business group at  Flextronics (an international $24 billion company). We don’t have the full article to show at present, just the start of it (below)  [Seán has added some photos from the article]

Earlier this year she was also named one  of the “Top 50 Most Influential Women in Technology”. To read that article, just click this link.

Below is a video of Caroline answering questions, and is from a few years back:

[read more …] “Caroline Dowling on the Sunday Times”

Parish Newsletter – First Sunday of Advent – 1st December, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

First Sunday of Advent – 1st December, 2013

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: Sheila Sherlock, Drishane View; John Joe Gleeson, Cappamore [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – First Sunday of Advent – 1st December, 2013”

Minister Jimmy Deenihan Visits Millstreet on Friday

Minister Jimmy Deenihan officially the very impressive Millstreet Astro Turf on Friday, 29th Nov. 2013.  Earlier he joined a photo event at the superbly renovated Square in the centre of Millstreet Town and later visited Millstreet Museum.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Minister Jimmy Deenihan officially opened the very impressive Millstreet Astro Turf on Friday, 29th Nov. 2013. Earlier he joined a photo event at the superbly renovated Square in the centre of Millstreet Town and later visited Millstreet Museum. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Millstreet Calendar 2014 in Preparation

Justin Black of Justborn Photography preparing Millstreet Calendar 2014.  Wonderfully dedicated Justin has been creatively coordinating the preparation of Millstreet Calendar 2014 with Marie Twomey, your truly and incorporating the photographic work of a number of local talented photographers.   The Calendar is scheduled to be on sale this weekend at Millstreet Christmas Market in the GAA Community Hall.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Justin Black of Justborn Photography preparing Millstreet Calendar 2014. Wonderfully dedicated Justin has been creatively coordinating the preparation of Millstreet Calendar 2014 with Marie Twomey, yours truly and incorporating the photographic work of a number of local talented photographers. The Calendar is scheduled to be on sale this weekend at Millstreet Christmas Market in the GAA Community Hall. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 223 (Number 3 0f 2013/2014 Season)


Programme 223 which was broadcast last night Thursday 28 November is now online. You can now watch our Third Programme of the New Season right here at millstreet.ie or on the LTV2 Facebook Page and… this Programme will be repeated next Sunday Evening December 1 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 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.

LTV2 Programme 1:  Edited by Seán Murphy
LTV2 Programme 2:  Edited by Bernard Crowley
LTV2 Programme 3:  Edited by Seán Radley [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 223 (Number 3 0f 2013/2014 Season)”

Kitty & Teresa Prepare the Advent Wreath

Dedicated and wonderfully creative members of Millstreet Altar Society - Kitty Cronin of The Rectory and Teresa Kelleher of Liscahane prepare this  year's Advent Wreath to have it ready for the First Sunday in Advent.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Dedicated and wonderfully creative members of Millstreet Altar Society – Kitty Cronin of The Rectory and Teresa Kelleher of Liscahane – prepare in the Sacristy of St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet this year’s Advent Wreath to have it ready for the First Sunday in Advent. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 3 Tonight at 10.00

Programme 3 (or 223 in the older numbering system) of LTV2 Millstreet is scheduled to be broadcast tonight (Thursday, 28th Nov.) at 10.00.  Included in this week’s Programme – Tom Meaney’s address on 12th October at 40th Anniversary of Millstreet Community School.  We look back at a Presentation National School Play Production of 1995.  We have Eily’s Regional News.  We recall Programme 128 of 2009.   We hear the Choir of the Cork Branch of the Retired Teachers Association.  We witness the presentation of the Boeing New Year Swim Cheque at the Malpaso Bar.  We view Bishop Ray Browne’s recent visit to Millstreet and we listen to Millstreet Community Singers.   And we also report on our visit to the Boherbue Christmas Food and Craft Fair of last Sunday.   This programme will be available later online here on our website thanks to the work of LTV2 colleague, Bernard Crowley.   One word of caution from our edited programme this week – there are some sequences of Flash Photography in different parts of the programme.   Happy viewing!  (S.R.)