Millstreet Celtic Soccer Club First to Play on New Astro Turf Facility

Millstreet Celtic Soccer Club had the historic honour of being the first Club to play under the flood lights of the magnificent new Astro Turf Facility at Millstreet Town Park. It was Cllr. Noel Buckley and Mairéad Daly who officially turned on the lights for the first time while further member of the Astro Turf Committee attended on Thursday, 17th October 2013. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Celtic Soccer Club had the historic honour of being the first Club to play under the flood lights of the magnificent new Astro Turf Facility at Millstreet Town Park. It was Cllr. Noel Buckley and Mairéad Daly who officially turned on the lights for the first time while further members of the Astro Turf Committee attended on Thursday, 17th October 2013. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Cork 1973 Footballers Honoured

2013-10-08 The Cork 1973 All Ireland winning Football Team - awarded at the County Football Finals in Páirc Uí Caoimh - photo by Cork GAA

Pictured above are the Cork football team from 1973 that won the All Ireland, and who were honoured at the County football finals in Páirc Uí Caoimh last Sunday to mark the 40th Anniversary of their All-Ireland Final win. Millstreet had five players in that team: John Coleman (back row, fourth from the right), Denis Long (back row, second from right), Connie Hartnett (front row, third from right), Humphery Kelleher RIP (represented by his wife – back row, fifth from the right),  Thomas Kelleher RIP (represented by his father Denis Strack Kelleher – front row far right) – photo is from OfficialCorkGAA

[read more …] “Cork 1973 Footballers Honoured”

1893 Ceremonial Trowel

1893 Ceremonial Trowel from the start of work on Millstreet Boys School - from Cannon Griffin to Miss Madeline McCarthy O'LearyA fascinating item from Millstreet’s history has appeared on eBay this week, courtesy of a high quality antique dealer in England – Pushkin Antiques. It’s a ceremonial trowel presented to Miss Madeline McCarthy O’Leary by Cannon Griffin, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone at the Male School in 1893.

The school in question was located across from the Catholic Presbtry on the Clara Road.

The trowel is 925 standard silver purity. Due to it’s historic value and being made from silver, it’s retailing at £1,955 so it is way outside of the budget of Millstreet Museum.

Page 16 of “Notes of the History of Millstreet” talks about schools in Millstreet, but makes [read more …] “1893 Ceremonial Trowel”

Regional Report 1189 – 15th October 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1189 from Millstreet .
Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice Tuesday morning,
Millstreet is the proud owner of a brand new facility.A 40×60 Astro Turf court. A wonderful addition to the many other features of our splendid Town Park. It is ready for use as of now. Mairead Daly has been chosen by the Community Council as manager and she can be contacted re bookings and other details right away.  at 087 33 61 666.

And please take note,that there is an Astro Turf meeting at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night at 9.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1189 – 15th October 2013”

Dairy Advice, Farm Models and Food Village – It’s all at Millstreet

2013-10 National Dairy Show Press Launch 090Dairy Farmers are at a crossroads as the 2015 post quota era approaches fast. There is free advice available at the National Dairy Show this Saturday in the Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, Co. Cork. The Zoetis Budgeting & Financial Advice Clinic allows farmers to attend workshops and one to one sessions with industry leading advisers to help them with making profitable decisions going forward.
The format of this innovative event consists of short talks from experts in the fields of Finance, Animal Health and Dairy Expansion. All speakers are then available for one to one sessions during the day. It is part of a packed programme for the [read more …] “Dairy Advice, Farm Models and Food Village – It’s all at Millstreet”

Millstreet in the News – 15th October 2013

 I was blown away by film reception: Joanne O’Riordan reflects on the big event that was the launching of her documentary … (Irish Examiner – 14th Oct)

Finding Garrett Cotter: an introduction to the story behind the Millstreet man whose name’s on a river and a new dam that supplies potable water to Canberra in Australia … (canberratimes.com.au 11th Oct)

Number of TDs should be reduced – A letter to the Irish Examiner – 11th Oct

Dromtarriffe / Kilcorney News The Cork 20 Rally brought a hive of activity to the area / Dromtarriffe Ladies Football / Bowling news and results / Dromtarriffe GAA / Astro Turf … – (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Bumper Rally Weekend in Millstreet  The Cork 20 International Rally lured thousands of visitors into Millstreet for a bumper weekend that generated a terrific boost to the economy of the catchment area … (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Duhallow Community Fund Allocation Grants  €95,000 will make their way to seven community groups in Duhallow, with the lion’s share of €37,500 going to Millstreet … (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Get into Fancy Dress and Raise Funds for Charity The Aubane Social Club in association with The Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet play host to their annual fancy dress fundraiser on Friday, October 18… (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Curtains up for national Dairy Show A record prize fund of €30,000 has been announced for the 31st National Dairy Show which will [read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 15th October 2013”

Tony Extends Sincere Thanks for Such a Wonderfully Successful Cork 20 Motor Rally Held Recently in Millstreet

 We thank Tony McCaul for sharing his excellent speech which he delivered at the Presentation Ceremony on Sunday, 6th October 2013 – the closing evening of the Cork 20 – at the Wallis Arms Hotel.  (S.R.)
Hello everyone and welcome to the Cork 20 International Rally 2013 Prize Giving in The Wallis Arms Hotel Millstreet.

I have a lot of people to thank so I’ll get straight on with it.

First of all I would like to thank the members of Millstreet Development Group who supported me when it first came to my attention that Munster Car Club were considering a move out of their traditional Cork City Base. Their support was instant and continuous throughout the process and they were Billy Sheahan of The Wallis Arms, Veronica Perdisatt, Patrick Coleman, Micheal Thornton, Liam Flynn and of course Nicola McMahon. I also roped in some of my friends with rallying backgrounds and their knowledge and support was immense and they were Alex Twomey, Daniel Lucey, Donie Lucey, Steve Collins and Danny Creedon.Thank you also to Millstreet Gaa Club who helped marshall in the Green Glens.

A big thank you to the people of Millstreet and the wider locality who embraced the event from the very outset. The welcome extended to the officials,competitors and spectators was fantastic. One comment I received earlier from one of the top drivers was “I have rallied in Ireland , the UK and Europe but I was never made more welcome in a town, village or city as I was in Millstreet this weekend”.

A special thank you to our own Billy Coleman who helped us to launch the event and helped us greatly with the press night and photo shoots.

Most importantly I wish to thank all the people who put ads in the program and a special thank you to our five stage sponsors, The Wallis Arms Hotel, Colemans Centra /Kia/ New holland, Collins Fuel & Tyre Centre, Tarrant’s Skoda Banteer, O Keeffe’s Oils Rathmore. Without you’re support the Cork 20 rally would not have happened in Millstreet. I hope the exposure your business gets from the event greatly benefits you in the future.

Speaking of our sponsors I would like to refer you to the rally program. This should now become your new phonebook whenever you need something. Everyone in the program has supported both Millstreet and the Cork 20 Rally so please support them in every way you can! So if your washing machine breaks down next week look in the program and see if there is a supplier in it because Harvey Norman doesn’t support either Millstreet or the Cork 20 Rally,the people in the program do.

I now turn my attention to Munster Car Clubs dynamic duo, Kevin O Riordan (Clerc of the Course) and Coleman Hegarty (Deputy CoC).Lads it was a pleasure working with ye over the past number of months. We provided ye with the venue and location and ye surrounded it with an absolutely fantastic rally. The layout and the quality of the stages was nothing short of epic.Ye did a brilliant job and great credit is due to ye. I’ve heard nothing but praise all weekend from competitors, spectators and the people of Millstreet.

Also a big thank you to Seanie Radley and Micheal Cashman of Millstreet.ie, Eily Buckley of C103 and John Tarrant of the Corkman for their continuous progress reports and promotion of the rally and of Millstreet. I would also like to thank Sgt. Paul O Donovan and his colleagues in the Millstreet Gardai.

Last but by no means least I would like to thank Thomas Duggan and The Duggan Family of The Green Glens Arena. They were a pleasure to deal with and they went out of their way to help us in every way they could.

That’s all from me and I hope I haven’t forgotten to thank anyone. If I have Thank you to anyone who helped in any way.  

Royal Celebration at “The Castle” near Carriganima on Sunday

Dan Joe Kelleher records for LTV Fr. Pat Scanlan, P.P., Castletownroche interviewing the young generation at a truly historic evening in "The Castle" near Carriganima. Dan Joe produced a wonderful programme in the very same location on 17th December 1983. Now, thirty years later, Dan Joe will be broadcasting this Sunday's very interesting programme on Wednesday, 18th December 2013 on LTV. Special thanks to my very talented young media helpers - Shane, Aidan and Jer. Lots more pictures later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Dan Joe Kelleher records for LTV Fr. Pat Scanlan, P.P., Castletownroche interviewing the young generation at a truly historic evening in “The Castle” near Carriganima. Dan Joe produced a wonderful programme in the very same location on 17th December 1983. Now, thirty years later, Dan Joe will be broadcasting this Sunday’s very interesting programme on Wednesday, 18th December 2013 on LTV. Special thanks to my very talented young media helpers – Shane, Aidan and Jer. Lots more pictures later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Centra “Walk This Way” Magnificently Well Supported on Sunday

There was a magnificent response on Sunday for the Centra "Walk This Way" sponsored walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Action. Beginning at Herlihy's Centra in West End the walk arrived at Coleman's Centra by 11.00 a.m. and from there proceeded to Coole Cross, Killowen and Priest's Cross. Arriving back in Millstreet very welcome delicious refreshments were kindly provided. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
There was a magnificent response on Sunday for the Centra “Walk This Way” sponsored walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society Breast Cancer Action. Beginning at Herlihy’s Centra in West End the walk arrived at Coleman’s Centra by 11.00 a.m. and from there proceeded to Coole Cross, Killowen and Priest’s Cross. Arriving back in Millstreet very welcome delicious refreshments were kindly provided. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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A very special word of sincere thanks to Stephen O’Sullivan who not only provided bottles of water for the various participants but also allowed me to get to the various intersections in advance of the walkers by providing a wonderful taxi service!   Here we share 100 images of the hugely successful occasion where the cheerful and superbly energetic spirit was so very evident.   Heartfelt congratulations to the dedicated organisers and [read more …] “Centra “Walk This Way” Magnificently Well Supported on Sunday”

40th Anniversary of Millstreet Community School Celebrated at Green Glens

The 40th Anniversary Reunion of Millstreet Community at Green Glens on Saturday night was an outstanding success. Here we share the first four images from the superb occasion with lots more pictures to follow over the next few days. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The 40th Anniversary Reunion of Millstreet Community School at Green Glens on Saturday night was an outstanding success. Here we share the first four images from the superb occasion with lots more pictures to follow over the next few days. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Parish Newsletter – 13th October, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 13th October, 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:             Elizabeth Burke, Kanturk; Seamus Barry, Inniscarra & late of Lackabawn; Hannah Mary Twomey, Youghal & late of Mushera.  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 13th October, 2013”

Millstreet Community School – 40 Year Reunion on 12th October 2013

Sincere thanks to Elaine for this superb and very important Poster. (S.R.)
Sincere thanks to Elaine for this superb and very important Poster and to Milltech Digital Ltd., Cork for the excellent design of the Poster.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

 

The “3 Js” First to Play on Magnificent New Millstreet Astroturf!

The "3 Js" - John D.(Buckley), Jerry (Lehane) and Jeremiah (Keating) had the unique privilege on Friday evening of being to first to play ball on the absolutely magnificent new Astroturf pitch....and they promised to wear the correct shoes for the superb surface on the next occasion they will play there! Cllr. Noel Buckley and Friends then joined the players to express their delight at the marvellous new sporting facility which has become a reality in Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The “3 Js” – John D.(Buckley), Jerry (Lehane) and Jeremiah (Keating) had the unique privilege on Friday evening of being to first to play ball on the absolutely magnificent new Astroturf pitch….and they promised to wear the correct shoes for the superb surface on the next occasion they will play there! Cllr. Noel Buckley and Friends then joined the players to express their delight at the marvellous new sporting facility which has become a reality in Millstreet.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Annual Thomas Davis Commemoration in Mallow on Friday 11th Oct. 2013

Pictured at St. James' Church, Mallow for the annual Thomas Davis Commemoration on Friday evening, 11th Oct. 2013. The Commemoration Lecture was delivered by Prof. Vincent Comerford of NUI Maynooth (on right of Thomas Davis bust). The service was conducted by Canon Eithne Lynch. Thomas Davis Pipe Band was also in attendance. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at St. James’ Church, Mallow for the annual Thomas Davis Commemoration on Friday evening, 11th Oct. 2013. The Commemoration Lecture was delivered by Prof. Vincent Comerford of NUI Maynooth (on right of Thomas Davis bust). The service was conducted by Canon Eithne Lynch. Thomas Davis Pipe Band was also in attendance. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet Golf Society

Millstreet Golf  Society

Dooks GC Fourball

10:00 Donogh Hickey John Twomey Colin Feeley
10:10 Tim Kiely Michael Cotter John O’ Sullivan
10:20 Frankie Reen Tom O’ Neill Donogh McCarthy
10:30 Eamon O’ Connor Michael Dennehy Connie Cotter
10:40 Chris Twomey Gavin Murphy Denis Hickey
10:50 Padraig Sheehan John Randles

[read more …] “Millstreet Golf Society”

Astroturf Project – Truly Impressive

As the Astroturf Centre nears completion by such a superbly professional and dedicated Construction Team the public reaction is wonderfully positive especially pleasantly surprised by the impressive scale of the finished Centre. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
As the Astroturf Centre nears completion by such a superbly professional and dedicated Construction Team the public reaction is wonderfully positive especially pleasantly surprised by the impressive scale of the finished Centre.  Here we share pictures from Thursday, 10th October 2013.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Vodafone rolling out 4G in Millstreet next Monday

2013-10-10 Vodafone - logoVodafone has chosen Millstreet as one of 23 towns nationwide where it will introduce its 4G mobile network next Monday October 14th.

“Vodafone said that the programme High Definition Voice services for delivers crystal clear calls and also advanced coverage quality so that all users have an improved indoor and outdoor experience.
The company said that customers living and working in the coverage areas will be able to avail of high speed 4G mobile broadband for [read more …] “Vodafone rolling out 4G in Millstreet next Monday”

Millstreet Credit Union has a vacancy for a manager

Millstreet Credit Union has a vacancy for a manager

Ideally the successful candidate will have a relevant Credit Union qualification, financial services expertise, staff management and administrative experience.

Applicants are requested to forward

current Curriculum Vitae

along with a covering note in strictest confidence to

the Secretary,

Millstreet Credit Union,

The Square,

Millstreet.

Closing date Monday 21st October 2013.

Full details available at the Credit Union [read more …] “Millstreet Credit Union has a vacancy for a manager”

Centra Charity Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society’s Action Breast Cancer on Sunday, 13th October 2013 beginning at 10.30 a.m. in West End

The Centra Charity Walk begins at Herlihy's Centra, West End at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 13th Oct. - It then proceeds to Coleman's Centra joining Walkers there at 11.00 a.m.. Then it's onwards to Priest's Cross, Kilcorney Road turning down at Killowen Cross and later reaching Coole Cross and homewards then to Millstreet Town. Please support this very worthy cause. (S.R.)
The Centra Charity Walk begins at Herlihy’s Centra, West End at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 13th Oct. – It then proceeds to Coleman’s Centra joining Walkers there at 11.00 a.m..  Then it’s onwards to Priest’s Cross, Kilcorney Road turning down at Killowen Cross and later reaching Coole Cross and homewards then to Millstreet Town. Please support this very worthy cause. (S.R.)

Results & Fixtures – 9th Oct 2013

Camogie: U14 B County Semi Final: Newcestown 6-5 Millstreet 0-5, @ Delaneys 6th Oct [report]
U16 B County Championship: Millstreet 4-17 Barryroe 0-5, 4th Oct [U16 Champ’ details]

GAA:Duhallow JAFC S/F Replay: Millstreet 2-10 Cullen 2-15 (AET), 8pm Wednesday 30th Sept in Knocknagree [Scores as they happened]

Duhallow JAFC S/F: Millstreet 3-12 Cullen 2-15 (AET), 8pm Monday 30th Sept in Knocknagree – replay on Wednesday Oct 2nd @8pm in Knocknagree.

All Ireland Hurling Final Replay: Cork 3-16 Clare 5-16, Sept 28th. Mark Ellis (#18) [watch the game]

Schools GAA:Fé 16B Hurling (1): Millstreet CS v Douglas CS – Conceded by Douglas, 4th Oct

U14B Football (3): Kinsale CS 3-10 Millstreet CS 3-10, 27th Sept

Juvenile GAA: The Tommy O’Connor, Alan O’Connor, and Connie Kelleher Cups will be held on Saturday October 12th in the Town Park

U16 Hurling S/F: Millstreet lost to Newmarket, 5.30pm Oct 8th in Rathcoole

U12 Football league Final: Millstreet lost to Doneraile, 11am Sunday Oct 6th in Castlemagner [photos]

U14 Football S/F: Dromtarriffe 2-6 Millstreet 6-14, Wed Oct 2nd @ 6pm in Rathcoole [photos]

U16 A Football League S/F: Millstreet 1-18 Vs Pobal Ui Chaoimh 0-9 in Boherbue @ 6pm 30th September

Soccer: AOH Cup 2nd Round: Millstreet Celtic 0 Lakewood Ath A 1, 6th Oct

AOH Cup 2nd Round: Rathcoole Rovers 1 Hibernians 3, 6th Oct

Millstreet Celtic’s Last Man Standing – latest tables

Rallying: The Cork ’20’ Rally was held around Millstreet last weekend. The first three home were:

1st (1) Daragh O`Riordan/Tony McDaid (Fiesta WRC) 1.49.38.5
2nd (2) Garry Jennings/Rory Kennedy (Impreza WRC) 1.50.01.4
3rd (4) Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan (Focus WRC) 1.50.31.6

Full results and times from the weekend are below: [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 9th Oct 2013”

Giving Hope to Haiti Orphanage Project

 

We thank Nicola McMahon for alerting us to this very significant Project. (S.R.)
We thank Nicola McMahon for alerting us to this very significant Project.  (S.R.)

http://www.4haiti.ie

Giving HOPE to the

Children of Haiti

Jerry O Leary is once again heading out to Haiti to help build an orphanage on the forgotten island of Il a Vache. We need volunteers to give an hour of their time to SPIN at our sponsored Spinathlon fundraising event (12pm 19 October @ The Square, Millstreet). Contact Jerry on 087 7940922 for details and sponsorship cards. http://www.4haiti.ie/

Fr. James McSweeney’s “Thought of the Day” Relates to Joanne’s Documentary which had its World Premiere in Cork on Sunday

Steven, Joanne and Donncha feature in Fr. James McSweeney's Thought for Reflection which may be accessed on http://www.todayismygifttoyou.ie/ . Our photograph was taken in Cork on Sunday following the World Premiere of
Steven, Joanne and Donncha feature in Fr. James McSweeney’s Thought for Reflection which may be accessed on http://www.todayismygifttoyou.ie/ . Our photograph was taken in Cork on Sunday following the World Premiere of  “No Limbs No Limits”.   Click on image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

http://www.todayismygifttoyou.ie  takes you to the website of Fr. James McSweeney.