Banteer Ploughing Competition

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Banteer Ploughing association will be holding their 49th Annual Ploughing Competition on Sunday the 1st of December 2013 at Inchidaly, Banteer.

It promises to be a great event with the Usual Competition Classes. This year we will  hold once again the greatly anticipated Local Contractors Class, this class promises to bring a large crowd.

All entries from far and near are welcome. All spectators are very welcome to witness some of the countries expert plough men and women turn the sod.  Competitors are asked to be in the field at 11am. The event will be signposted from Banteer Village and Roskeen. Enquiries to Joe Twomey 087 926 0852.

LTV2 Programme 222 (Number 2 of 2013/2014 Season) Now Online

Programme 222 which will be broadcast Tonight Thursday 21 November at 10.00 is now online. You can now watch our Second 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 November 24 at 8.00pm

To receive reception on your Television 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 222 (Number 2 of 2013/2014 Season) Now Online”

Denis Presents Wonderfully Historic Items to Museum

We extend sincere thanks to Denis Healy for three much appreciated items for Millstreet Museum - a Carbide Lamp (used on bikes in bygone days), a spent cartridge bullet from the famous "Aud" Ship which was so significant in the 1916 period (This is a hugely historic item) and a Primus which was in common use in homes at on picnics by the beach!  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
We extend sincere thanks to Denis Healy for three much appreciated items for Millstreet Museum – a Carbide Lamp (used on bikes in bygone days), a spent cartridge bullet from the famous “Aud” Ship which was so significant in the 1916 period (This is a hugely historic item and it was given to Denis by a Cork gentleman whose name we shall later share) and a Primus which was in common use in homes at on picnics by the beach! Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Macra Start of Year

2013-11-20 Macra Start of year posterThe Macra year is starting up again and we in Millstreet Macra are eager to get up and running for the year ahead. We are having a club meeting this Friday, 22nd November at 8.30 in Corkery’s Bar. The meeting will be short  and sweet and will be to plan for the year ahead. We will be welcoming back the familiar faces as well as welcoming our new members. On that note, if you are interested in finding out more or, better again, joining, then why not get in contact as detailed below.
We are taking part in an indoor soccer competition this weekend in Macroom if anyone would like to take part (male and female teams).
We have a Christmas Party, mystery tour, sports night, competitions, club exchanges, workshops and much more in the pipeline so there has never been a better time to join!! Hope to see ye Friday night.
Why not call / text us at 087-3684138, email us at <email>, or find us on Facebook ‘Millstreet Macra

Results & Fixtures – 20th November 2013

2013-11-17 Millstree U16 Footballers - beaten by Kilmeen in the County League FinalJuvenile GAA: County Under 16 ‘A’ County Football League Final: Kilmeen 4-13 Millstreet 1-12,  12pm Nov 16th @Kilmichael

Schools GAA:Fé 14C Hurling (2): Nagle v Millstreet CS, Nov 15th – Conceded by Nagle

Athletics: Congratulations to Billy Cronin of West Muskerry Athletics Club who won a bronze medal with the Cork Team in the All Ireland Junior Cross Country Championships in Santry, Co.Dublin over the weekend (Nov 17th). Well done Billy! [results]

Boxing: All Ireland Intermediate Championships: Limerick’s Johnny Harty eliminated Rylane’s Tim Lehane (from Aubane) in an all Munster 67kg derby [ by KO3 [result] [report]

2013-11-16 TaeKwon-Do Triona O'Sullivan wins sparring gold at the German InternationalsTaeKwon-Do: Congrats to Triona O’Sullivan who represented the Millstreet Club at the German Internationals last weekend, winning the sparring

Congrats to Triona O’Sullivan and Joshua O’Sullivan who won gold medals at the Irish International TKD Championships, last weekend (23rd Nov). Triona won three gold medals in Tul, Sparring, and a team gold, while Joshua who won a sparring gold [article & photo].

Road Bowling: Kilcorney 17th Nov: Frank Kiely/ Darren Burns bt Eamonn Sweeney/Vincent Kiely 2bwl €1080; Vincent Kiely bt Frank Kiely l/s €700.

 Soccer: AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic 1 Buttevant 5, Nov 16th
AUL 1A: UCC 3 Rathcoole Rovers 1, Nov 16th

 

Greyhounds:

Millridge Matt won race 11 – K.G.S.Supporters Club Sweepstake Semi-Final (Grade : A2) Flat 570 out of trap 1 in a time of 31.68 in Tralee on Nov 22nd [result]

Millridge Queen won race 10 – The Slan Abhaile 525 (Grade : A4) Flat 525 in a time of 29.17 at Tralee on Nov 16th [result]

Millridge Goblin finished second in [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 20th November 2013”

Death Notice: Eileen Lehane (formerly of Gneeves)

The death has occurred on Wednesday 20th November 2013 of Eileen Lehane, 5 Gurteenaroe Terrace, Macroom & formerly of Gneeves, Millstreet & Boston, U.S.A, peacefully at C.U.H., Eileen, beloved wife of the late Michael, mother of Frances, Kevin, Marian, Helen & Noel. Deeply regretted by her daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends, especially her carers Caroline and Nora. Rosary Thursday at 8pm in St. Colman’s Church, Macroom. Funeral Friday after 2.30pm Requiem Mass to St. Colman’s Cemetery, Macroom.

Millstreet in the News – 20th November 2013

O’Flynn Medical Announces its Largest Expansion: Tadhg O’Flynn speaks of their recent successes in the health industry which will ensure the long-term viability of O’Flynn Medical … (oflynnmedical.com 20th Nov)

Millstreet Girls win UCD Scholarship: Three Millstreet girls received a U.C.D. Entrance Scholars Award in recognotion of their outstanding leaving cert. results … (MillstreetCommunitySchool.ie – Nov 20th)

Hurling Training Thursday:  Senior class hurlers are being put through their paces … (St. Brendan’s N.S. – 19th Nov)

Shine a spotlight on women in sport: Joanne O’Riordan enthuses about the Cork Ladies Football team’s All Ireland, but laments the lack of coverage for ladies sport in the media … (Irish Examiner 18th Nov)

Boxing: British Face-Off #7: Eubane v Collins: Chris Eubank talks about how Steve Collins got inside his head before the Millstreet bout back in 1995 (video) … (SkySports.com 16th Nov)

In the Holly Bough: Niall and Conor Moynihan appear in this years Cork HollyBough (16th Nov 2013)

Acclaimed singer back on home turf: Critically acclaimed Rathcoole singer Annmarie O’Riordan will be back on home turf on Friday, November 22 in Mallow … (Corkman 14th Nov) [poster]

Deserving young people receive West Cork Garda Youth Awards: Conor Corkery of Liscahane and Ellen O’Leary of Lisnaboy were honoured were awarded for services to their community … (Corkman 14th Nov)

Joanne to address IT@Cork Awards: The largest technology representative body in Ireland, it@cork European Tech Cluster, has invited Joanne O’Riordan to address its Leaders Awards on November 28th … (Southern Star – 14th Nov)

Text threats to gardaí case dismissed: Garda Andy McCarthy, who was based in Millstreet, received a text which stated that he and a colleague would be shot. Gardaí investigated but failed to provide evidence the texts were sent within the State … (Irish Examiner – 14th Nov)

Nora and Nora Shopping!

Nowadays the Christian name "Nora" is quite rare so it was so wonderfully uplifting to just happen to meet not just one but two very popular ladies named Nora as they happen to meet when leaving Supervalu having completed their shopping on Tuesday, 19th November. We thank Nora McSweeney of Tooreenbawn and Altamont as well as Nora Creedon (nee Forde) of Laught - for permitting us to share this happy coincidence with a worldwide audience! Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Nowadays the Christian name “Nora” is quite rare so it was so wonderfully uplifting to just happen to meet with not just one but two very popular ladies named Nora as they happened to meet when leaving Supervalu having completed their shopping on Tuesday, 19th November. We thank Nora McSweeney of Tooreenbawn and Altamont as well as Nora Creedon (nee Forde) of Laught – for permitting us to share this happy coincidence with a worldwide audience! Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Local Television Programmes Update

Local TV Programmes

Sun. Nov. 17: 5.30 p.m. Sunday Special: 2013 Mass from St. Gobnait’s Shrine, Baile Mhúirne.
6.30p.m. News and Sport; Macroom Town and Countryside programme 1994 Part 1. Clondrohid G.A.A. Gathering at the Bell Inn Part 1.
8p.m. LTV 2 from Millstreet – Duhallow area. Thursday repeat.
Wed. Nov. 20: 9.30 p.m. News and Sport; Macroom Town and Countryside programme 1994 Part 2. Clondrohid G.A.A. Gathering at the Bell Inn Part 2.
Sun. Nov. 24: 5.30 p.m. Sunday Special: Mass from St. John’s Well, Mushera with Fr. Jackie Corkery, June 24 2013.
6.30p.m. Repeat of LTV. Wed. Programme.
8p.m. LTV 2 from Millstreet – Duhallow area. Thursday repeat.
Wed. Nov. 27: 9.30 p.m. News and Sport. Michael Collins Commemoration at Béal na mBláth 2013.

We thank Dan Joe Kelleher of LTV for alerting us to this important LTV update as it appears in the current issue of “Lee Valley Outlook” Magazine.  (S.R.)

Official Opening of Millstreet’s Astro Turf Centre on Friday, 29th November

The Official Opening of Millstreet’s Astro Turf Centre by  Jimmy Deenihan T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, will take place on Friday, 29th November 2013 at 1.00 p.m..   Also present for the very significant occasion will be Maura Walsh of IRD Duhallow.   We thank Cllr. Noel Buckley for this important update.   (S.R.)

Regional Report 1193 – 19th November 2013

 

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Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1193 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the best on this cold,Tuesday morning with a hint of snow and frost on the ground.

Our new Bishop Ray Browne paid an extended visit to our parish over the weekend. Said Mass in all the churches,including  Dromtarriffe. It was his first trip and people everywhere went to greet and welcome him as our New Bishop of Kerry.

He was very impressed by the beautiful Church that we have here in Millstreet and complimented the people for the way they took on the four million project in the first place. And for the way they continue to pay for it with their weekly contributions.Our Community singers sang at the Vigil Mass and Our Parish Choir attended the 11.30 Mass on Sunday.

Sean Radley was busy with his camera taking pictures of Bishop Browne  and his people, which are the website for all to see.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1193 – 19th November 2013”

A Day on Clara Hill

A light cover of snow lay on the mountain and the air had a wintery chill
And the cold damp winds of Winter blew across Clara hill
As we climbed up towards the wooden cross Jerry and John Mahony, Donal Hickey and I
A memory to remember until the day I die.

The Mahonys had their working dog Sandy with them and Donal had Jerry his cattle dog
And the climb up through the snow clad bracken for Schoolboys a hard old slog
The dogs bored without a fox or hare to chase suddenly commenced to fight
For Jerry a bloodless victory though not a pretty sight.

We climbed to the cross on Clara hill overlooking Millstreet Town
The uphill journey it was [read more …] “A Day on Clara Hill”

Celebrating Presentation Day on Thursday, 21st Nov. 2013

Nano Nagle
Nano Nagle

Presentation N.S., Millstreet invites everyone to its School Mass in celebration of Presentation Day at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday,  21st November in St. Patrick’s Church. This year is particularly significant as Nano Nagle has been declared Venerable by Pope Francis.
The superb School Website is available on: www.millpresns.weebly.com
We thank the Principal, Joan O’Mahony and Staff for the much appreciated Invitation to this wonderful annual celebration.  (S.R.)

Cast of Twenty in Glen Theatre’s Superb Drama “Destiny of Fools”

In the currently running Play at Banteer's Glen Theatre - "Destiny of Fools" by Michael Dennehy directed by Noreen Duggan - there is a wonderful cast of twenty very talented Actors.   The superb Drama continues its run on Friday, 22nd and Sunday, 24th Nov. 2013 at 8.30pm.  Bookings at 029 56239.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
In the currently running Play at Banteer’s Glen Theatre – “Destiny of Fools” by Michael Dennehy directed by Noreen Duggan – there is a wonderful Cast of twenty very talented Actors. The superb Drama continues its run on Friday, 22nd and Sunday, 24th Nov. 2013 at 8.30pm. Bookings at 029 56239. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Cork Foundation inaugural dinner raises much needed funds to give Cork the edge

2013-11-15 At the Cork Foundation Inaugural Dinner 03Speaking in advance of the inaugural Cork Foundation Founders’ Dinner, which was held last Friday (November 15th) at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork, Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, who is responsible for the establishment of the Foundation, said the work of the organisation is instrumental in supporting small and medium sized local businesses and social enterprise initiatives.

“The Cork Foundation, which is a not-for-profit, voluntarily run funding organisation, was set up by leading business and public figures with a view to harnessing funds from home and from the diaspora who express an interest in helping Ireland along the road to recovery.

“This evening’s dinner will see 190 people coming together in [read more …] “Cork Foundation inaugural dinner raises much needed funds to give Cork the edge”

Bishop Ray Browne Meets With the People of Millstreet

Bishop Ray got a wonderfully enthusiastic reception as he warmly greeted the people of Millstreet this past weekend.  Having concelebrated the 11.30 a.m. Mass with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and Fr. Seán Tucker he met with the Parish Choir and many members of the congregation outside St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Sunday, 17th Nov..  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Bishop Ray got a wonderfully enthusiastic reception as he warmly greeted the people of Millstreet this past weekend. Having concelebrated the 11.30 a.m. Mass with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and Fr. Seán Tucker he met with the Parish Choir and many members of the congregation outside St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Sunday, 17th Nov.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

10Bishop Ray Browne Greets the People of Millstreet 2013 -8003Bishop Ray Browne Greets the People of Millstreet 2013 -800Bishop Ray especially commented on the beauty of our Church and its magnificent stained glass windows.  When he was presented with one of our local postcards he showed very real interest in getting to know the various areas illustrated.   Hopefully when he has more time he will take the fuller tour of Millstreet and become more acquainted with its rich history, culture and, above all, its people.   Everyone wished Bishop Ray every success and fulfilment in his new role as Bishop of Kerry.   Here we share further images of Sunday’s [read more …] “Bishop Ray Browne Meets With the People of Millstreet”

Drama at Bruach na Carraige in Rockchapel on Sat. 23rd Nov. at 8.30 pm

Bruach Na Carraige welcomes the return of The Spike Players,  Knocknagoshel who will present “John Furey” a play written by Bryan McMahon and a comedy ” Holy Observations” written by Christov Barracini at Bruach Na Carraige Centre, Rockchapel on Saturday 23rd  November at 8.30 pm.   We thank Jack Roche for this important update.  (S.R.)

Liam Flynn Takes Us On Tour of Toughathlon Course in Drishane

On Sunday we met with Liam Flynn who took us on tour of just some of the very challenging Toughathlon Course in the Drishane area which so impressed the many participants on Saturday's amazing Toughathlon experience.  In the exquisite surroundings of the Drishane Estate Liam demonstrated just some of the serious obstacles such as the barred wire under which the participants had to crawl in the muddy ground to avoid the danger of injury.  More pictures of our visit to appear later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
On Sunday we met with Liam Flynn who took us on tour of just some of the very challenging Toughathlon Course in the Drishane area which so impressed the many participants on Saturday’s amazing Toughathlon experience. In the exquisite surroundings of the Drishane Estate Liam demonstrated just some of the serious obstacles such as the barred wire under which the participants had to crawl in the muddy ground to avoid the danger of injury. More pictures of our visit to appear later. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Pictured in the Holly Bough 2013

2013-11 Niall and Conor Moynihan appear in the HollyBough 2013As mentioned by Seán Radley on the LTV2 programme this week, Niall and Conor Moynihan are pictured in this years Holly Bough 2013, in a section which shows where the Holly Bough is read all over the world. Theirs is from South Africa where they now live.

Also on the book is Denis O’Mahony reading it at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

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Bishop Ray Browne Celebrates Mass in Millstreet This Weekend

Bishop Ray Browne - the new Bishop of Kerry - is pictured with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and the member of Millstreet Community Singers at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 16th Nov. 2013 following the 6.30 Mass.  Bishon Ray concelebrated Mass with Canon John. We extend sincere best wishes to the new Bishop following his recent installation as Bishop of Kerry.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Bishop Ray Browne – the new Bishop of Kerry – is pictured with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. and the members of Millstreet Community Singers at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 16th Nov. 2013 following the 6.30 Mass. Bishon Ray concelebrated Mass with Canon John. We extend sincere best wishes to the new Bishop following his recent installation as Bishop of Kerry. Bishop Ray is also scheduled to celebrate the 11.30 a.m. Mass in Millstreet on Sunday, 17th November.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Bishop Ray Browne at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on 16th Nov. 2013

Amazing Skill and Courage in Evidence at Toughathlon in Green Glens

Two illustrations here (with lots more pictures to follow) showing the very real courage and fitness of the hundreds of participants at Saturday's Toughatlon Premier Event Series held at Green Glens.   The event was superbly organised and so successful it was that there is a post-Christmas event again in Green Glens/Drishane on 29th Dec. 2013.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Two illustrations here (with lots more pictures to follow) showing the very real courage and fitness of the hundreds of participants at Saturday’s Toughatlon Premier Event Series held in Green Glens. The event was superbly organised and so successful it was that there is a post-Christmas event again in Green Glens/Drishane on 29th Dec. 2013.   The Tweets by various participants indicate the enthusiastic response to the excellent event which took place in both Drishane and at Green Glens.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Toughathlon at Green Glens

Official Event photographer of Toughathlon II 2013 Konrad Świtlicki-Paprocki, has a large gallery of up and close photos of the event on his Facebook page: facebook.com/konradpaprocki (also on kpaprocki.com)

Parish Newsletter – 17th November, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 17th November, 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:             Anna Barrett, Mullinahone

                                                Denis O’Connor, Doon, Knocknagree & England

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 17th November, 2013”

Poll: When should the Christmas Start?

The Christmas lights were turned on in Dublin during the week, tonight they will be turned on in Cork City. There was a message posted on Millstreet.ie by a reader who was annoyed with the Christmas decorations being up in Centra (West End) two weeks ago, so what do you think?

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[read more …] “Poll: When should the Christmas Start?”