“Moll” at Millstreet Community School Tonight and Tomorrow Night at 8
Tom Meaney’s speech on the History of Millstreet Community School
Chairman, Rev Fathers, Sisters, I’m very privileged to be with you here to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a successful Millstreet Community School. The years roll by and Ken (Brennan) has gone over all the problems and all the ups and downs which he went through and finally succeeded with the school as it established. But, I want to take you back further, and indeed it was a hard act to follow, and i’m trying to follow Ken. Prior to the 60s there was talk of change in education in Ireland. and it really took head in the middle of the 1960s, when there were many people in favour of changing the system, especially of secondary education. And, then they were talking about community schools, comprehensive schools, others were talking that they were a shame, that they’d be this and that as Ken explained. And, it finally came to a head in the late 60s when decisions had to be made. Attitudes were divided, politicians were divided, parishes were divided, and we had here in Millstreet at that stage, three excellent schools: [read more …] “Tom Meaney’s speech on the History of Millstreet Community School”
Regional Report 1196 – 10th December 2013
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Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1196 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings Dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm morning Tuesday morning
Our Community School Transition Year Students are staging John B Keane’s Comedy MOLL, at the school this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Starting at 8pm. Truly a show not to be missed.
Cloghoula National School are appealing for Used Clothing this week, bags can be dropped off at the school from 10 am to 2pm. [read more …] “Regional Report 1196 – 10th December 2013”
“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station at Later Time This Week
Just for this week “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station will be broadcast from 10.30 pm for just one hour on this Tuesday, 10th Dec. 2013. Lots of new musical tracks with a Christmas flavour in this one-hour programme. (S.R.)
Seán with his list for Santa
Magnificent Official Launch of “The Irish Rascals” at Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Sunday, 8th Dec. 2013
Con and Kathleen Houlihan provided truly wonderful Bagpipe Musical Selections as the many, many people arrived. We shall be sharing lots more images later. Our final picture which follows was taken in the very attractive Restaurant of the Centre as the historic evening [read more …] “Magnificent Official Launch of “The Irish Rascals” at Ballyseedy Garden Centre on Sunday, 8th Dec. 2013″
Very Successful Annual Card Game for Millstreet Community Hospital
Ted Healy (Clondrohid & Millstreet) and his marvellous Team take full care of the overall Card Game logistics while Matron Lena Kelleher and her splendid Staff very efficiently operate the popular Draw with its excellent prizes. This great fundraising event began in the late 1980s at Millstreet GAA Hall and later (through the kindness of the Duggan Family) the mighty occasion moved to [read more …] “Very Successful Annual Card Game for Millstreet Community Hospital”
Fundraising Dance in the Abbey Hotel, Baile Mhúirne on Friday, 13th Dec. in aid of the Kerry/Cork Cancer Bus
There is a fundraising dance in the Abbey Hotel, Baile Mhúirne on this Friday, 13th December at 9:30pm in aid of the Kerry/Cork Cancer Bus. Music by Jerome Coakley/Lee Sound and it costs only €10.00. This vital service deserves all possible support. We thank Máire Uí Chróinín for this important notice. (S.R.)
Food parcels for the homeless at Christmas
That time of year again, lets share the spirit of Christmas
Cork’s Maureen O Sullivan and her Hamper Packers
Community Christmas Appeal 2012
Running now for approx 35 years
Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas
CULLEN and DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION
CULLEN and DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION;
The Christmas season got off to a great start in Cullen on Sat. Dec. 7th when the Cullen and District special Needs Association hosted the 33rd annual Christmas Mass in the newly renovated Cullen Community Centre, which was much admired and appreciated by all guests. The sun shone brightly as all assembled for Mass celebrated by Canon Jack Fitzgerald, P.P. with the local choir and organist Susan O’Connor, adding to the celebration and making it such a special and meaningful occasion. Chairperson Breda O’Riordan welcomed all and was delighted to see such a great crowd.
[read more …] “CULLEN and DISTRICT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSOCIATION”
Launch of The Irish Rascals “Our Gang”
There 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
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.)
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
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
A 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
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.)
Part Two of “Cork 20” Motor Rally 2013 Held in Millstreet on TG4 at 11.30pm
The second part (30 mins in duration) of the hour-long full report on the “Cork 20” Motor Rally held in Millstreet in October 2013 is scheduled to be broadcast on TG4 tonight at 11.30. (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
by
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.
Millstreet Athletic Club News
Millstreet Athletic Club News
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
Christmas Trees for Sale in the Square
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:
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Free Hearing Test and consultation with a fully qualified Hearing Aid Audiologist
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30 day money back guarantee
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Full aftercare service for as long as needed
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3 years guarantee with every new hearing aid purchased
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Home visits when needed
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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.
An Evening of Christmas Song and Stories
A Very Busy Photographic Weekend!
And some further images to illustrate the great variety of Christmas related event which we experienced this [read more …] “A Very Busy Photographic Weekend!”