Interview: Áine Collins on Life, Family and Politics

2013-09-14 Aine Collins and journalist Graham Clifford at lunch in The Wallis Arms HotelIn an interview in the politics section of last Saturday’s Irish Independent, which took place in the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet TD Áine Collins talks about brushing off the fuss over ‘Lapgate’, juggling family life with politics, the obstacles in her way, and her determination to overcome them.

Read the full interview on the Irish Independent

Death Notice: Annie Murphy, Cullen

The death has occurred on Sunday 15th September 2013 of Annie Murphy of Cullen Village. Peacefully, in the presence of her loving family and the dedicated care of the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Care Facility, Kilcummin. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary on Monday at 8.30pm. Removal Tuesday at 8pm to Cullen Church. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace.

Millstreet Pipe Band to Attend Kite Fest at MCP This Weekend

 

Millstreet Pipe Band is scheduled to attend the Kite Fest at Millstreet Country Park on Sunday, 22nd Sept. 2013. This special event is in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. Millstreet Pipe Band will also hold its church gate collection this upcoming weekend – 21st/22nd Sept.. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Pipe Band is scheduled to attend the Kite Fest at Millstreet Country Park on Sunday, 22nd Sept. 2013. This special event is in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. Millstreet Pipe Band will also hold its church gate collection this upcoming weekend – 21st/22nd Sept.. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Weather Makes Such a Difference!

People were most generous towards our church gate collection this weekend in aid of The Friends of Mallow Hospital Special Equipment Fund. Here we see Mary Kelleher and Breeda O'Leary who very kindly helped to coordinate the collection on both days. Here on Saturday night we were blessed but just look (below) at the effect the high winds and rain had on us on this morning! Weather certainly makes a big difference. The Los Zarcos Car Boot Sale was also affected by this morning's challenging weather. Later in the week we shall report on the full amount collected for the praiseworthy cause. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
People were most generous towards our church gate collection this weekend in aid of The Friends of Mallow Hospital Special Equipment Fund. Here we see Mary Kelleher and Breeda O’Leary who very kindly helped to coordinate the collection on both days. Here on Saturday night we were blessed with excellent weather but just look (below) at the effect the high winds and rain had on us this morning! Weather certainly makes a big difference. The Los Zarcos Car Boot Sale was also affected by this morning’s challenging weather. We wish to also extend thanks to Mary Healy and John Randles who assisted us in our collection.  Later in the week we shall report on the full amount collected for the praiseworthy cause. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Church gate Collection on 15th Sept. 2013

“The Last Rose of Summer?”

Photographed at Drishane Road, Millstreet during the past week - Could this be the last beautiful Rose of Summer?! Amazingly there is still a wonderful display of exquisitely beautiful flowers throughout the area...but this is one flower which is representing the marvellous range of superb floral arrangements gracing our area over the Summer and now into Autumn. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Photographed at Drishane Road, Millstreet during the past week – Could this be one of the last beautiful Roses of Summer?! Amazingly there is still a wonderful display of exquisitely beautiful flowers throughout the area…but this here is one flower which is representing the marvellous range of superb floral arrangements gracing our area over the Summer and now into Autumn. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Celebrating David’s 70th Birthday at “The Bridge Bar” Millstreet

To celebrate David Tarrant's 70th Birthday on Saturday night Family and Friends assembled at "The Bridge Bar", Millstreet. It was a truly wonderful party with lots of great music, dancing, conversation and marvellous cheer. Many commented to David that he could subtract 20 from the 70 on looking so energetically young. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
To celebrate David Tarrant’s 70th Birthday Family and Friends assembled at “The Bridge Bar”, Millstreet on Saturday night, 14th September 2013. It was a truly wonderful party with lots of great music, dancing, conversation and marvellous cheer.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Three generations of the Tarrant Family at the great gathering -from left: David, Nicholas and Ryan.
Three generations of the Tarrant Family at the wonderful gathering  – from left: David, Nicholas and Ryan.

10David Tarrant's 70th Birthday - Sept. 2013 -8007David Tarrant's 70th Birthday - Sept. 2013 -800The splendid music added to the mighty atmosphere.   Here we share further images from such a very special occasion.  We extend sincere greetings to David – A very [read more …] “Celebrating David’s 70th Birthday at “The Bridge Bar” Millstreet”

Parish Newsletter – 15th September, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

15th September, 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: Michael Casey, Tooreenbawn [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 15th September, 2013”

Superbly Impressive Developments in Millstreet Town Park

The beautifully painted Children's Playground at Millstreet Town Park is just one of three marvellous recent developments which are a source of joy to the many people who visit our wonderful Town Park which came into being in 1958. (S.R.)
The beautifully painted Children’s Playground at Millstreet Town Park is just one of three marvellous recent developments which are a source of joy to the many people who visit our wonderful Town Park which came into being in 1958.    Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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The beautifully painted Children’s Playground at Millstreet Town Park is just one of three marvellous recent developments which are a source of joy to the many people who visit our wonderful Town Park which came into being in 1958. (S.R.)

 

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Over the past few days much praise has been accorded to Millstreet Town Park Committee on coordinating the magnificent tarmacadam finish on the various pathways near the Children's Playground. This area looks so very neat and tidy. Great credit is due to All who have brought about all these great improvements.
Over the past few days much praise has been accorded to Millstreet Town Park Committee on coordinating the magnificent tarmacadam finish on the various pathways near the Children’s Playground. This area looks so very neat and tidy. Great credit is due to All who have brought about all these great improvements.

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And what a hugely impressive development is to be seen in the near-completed new Astroturf facility. John D. Buckley and his dedicated Staff must take a huge bow for such a splendid job and great credit is also due to the dedicated Astroturf Committee.
And what a hugely impressive development is to be seen in the near-completed new Astroturf facility. John D. Buckley and his dedicated Staff must take a huge bow for such a splendid job and great credit is also due to the dedicated Astroturf Committee.

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Millstreet Town Park Committee Notice Regarding Dogs in Park

At the September 2013 meeting of Millstreet Town Park Committee the following was passed:    “If dog owners continue to walk their dogs without leads and neglect to deal with the dog’s fouling – we shall have no option but to ban dogs from the Town Park.”

Death Notice: Michael Casey, Tooreenbawn

CASEY (Millstreet, Co Cork): On September 10, 2013, peacefully, at his residence Tooreenbawn, Michael, beloved husband of the late Margaret and dear father of Gene, Nora, Neil and Michael. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughter, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Removal from Tarrant’s Funeral Home to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on this Thursday evening at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Youth Club to Reopen

It is hoped that Millstreet Youth Club will re-open in October 2013. If any adults are interested in volunteering with the youth club please contact Madeleine Frissung on 087 277 4919 or at <email>. All volunteers would have the opportunity to take part in training courses, including child protection training and all would be subject to Garda Vetting.

Genealogy: Buckley Family Reunion

On 5 October from 10 to noon I will be hosting a reunion for the extended family of Denis and Ellen Walsh Buckley from Knocknakilla/Millstreet. Denis’s son Richard born about 1850 would be my 2nd gr grandfather who married Hannah O’Hayre from Newmarket I believe. Hannah’s parents were Donal and Mary O’Connor O’Hayre with a son Jeffry and possibly Thomas. Richards siblings were James,Daniel,Patrick,Hanora,Michael,Denis,Edmond and John. Michael married Ellen Kelliher about1875. My next door neighbor in Boston is Mary Kelliher whose grandfather would have been Thomas Kelliher born 1864 in Millstreet, Mary’s cousin would be John O’Leary from Millstreet currently – trying to see if there is a family connection.ANY RELATIONS TO ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE WELCOME PLEASE BRING ANY FAMILY PHOTOS AND STORIES. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING PLEASE CONTACT ME OR BERTIE BUCKLEY 02958827 SO THAT WE CAN GET A HEADCOUNT. GOOD LUCK TO CORK AGAINST CLARE !!!!!! – from Jack Buckley <email>

Jerry Lehane’s Wonderful Photographic Archive

Over the years Jerry Lehane (pictured) has very kindly shared lots of wonderfully interesting photographs, documents and historic items. On meeting Jerry (Cork Supporter Supreme) on Monday night, he share two marvellous images from the past. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
Over the years Jerry Lehane (pictured) has very kindly shared lots of wonderfully interesting photographs, documents and historic items. On meeting Jerry (Cork Supporter Supreme) on Monday night, he shared two marvellous images from the past. Click on the pictures to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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The very popular Lehane brothers of Minor Row, Millstreet in the 1950s. From left: Jerry, Pat (now in USA) and Denis (now in Wales). This great pictures certainly brings back very happy memories of the mightly Minor Row spirit and the marvellous families who lived there.
The very popular Lehane brothers of Minor Row, Millstreet in the 1950s. From left: Jerry (now living in Ballydaly), Pat – in middle (now in USA) and Denis (now in Wales). This great picture certainly brings back very happy memories of the mighty Minor Row spirit and the marvellous families who lived there.   All three brothers are superbly loyal visitors to our Millstreet website and are splendid Irish Ambassadors in their respective and adopted countries.
Very special memories of the visit in the 1980s of Charles Haughey to Millstreet when he met members of the Twomey Family of Main Street outside their ever-popular Shop and Restaurant. Denis Twomey can be seen in the background. Many thanks to Jerry Lehane for sharing these exquisite images. (S.R.)
Very special memories of the visit in the 1980s of Charles Haughey to Millstreet when he met members of the Twomey Family of Main Street outside their ever-popular Shop and Restaurant. Denis Twomey can be seen in the background. Many thanks to Jerry Lehane for sharing these exquisite images.     (S.R.)

 

 

Regional Report 1184 – 10th September

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1184 from Millstreet .
Fondest greetings dear listeners and  wish you all the very best on this lovely bright and crisp Tuesday morning.

The Good news first. A million congratulations to all involved in our Tidy Towns effort on being awarded a Bronze Medal at the national results which were announced in Dublin yesterday. We also gained an extra point,bringing us up to a grand 296. Further to that we were overjoyed during the week to hear that Millstreet came first in  category D in the Co.Council Anti litter campaign.

Full marks to all those who worked so hard all through to make sure of a victorious outcome. Many thanks to all those who cleaned outside their own front doors. Thanks to all those who put their rubbish in the bin rather than on the ground. To those who painted their places and removed eyesores .The list goes on. In fact it took all the effort of all the people to make us proud winners of grand  prizes,
and proud to make Millstreet a better place.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1184 – 10th September”

Dark Places – Hypnosis Show at The Glen Theatre

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Seafra O’Cathain will take his high-tension, comedy hypnosis show – Dark Places – to The Glen Theatre, Banteer on Saturday September 21st 2013. Experience the very best of sublime hypnosis and witness the darker side of the subconsious mind. Volunteers will be regressed to be petulent children, forget how think, will meet a 21st century incarnation of [read more …] “Dark Places – Hypnosis Show at The Glen Theatre”

Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success

On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns at the Helix Theatre in Dublin we happened to meet at the Avoca Complex in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O'Sullivan who was delighted to hear of Cobh and Millstreet's success at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards event at the magnificent Helix Theatre in Dublin today we happened to meet in the afternoon at the Avoca Store & Cafés near the Naas Road in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O’Sullivan (world-famous athlete and sports ambassador supreme originally from Cobh) who was delighted to hear of the success of Cobh and Millstreet at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today's national awards at the Helix Theatre, Dublin - From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which Ireland's Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today’s national awards in the Helix Theatre, Dublin – From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which is Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).

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65Tidy Towns All-Ireland Awards 2013 at Helix, Dublin -800We now share a selection of 80 further images outlining our car journey from Millstreet this morning to Dublin.   We attempt to provide a background insight into the impressive annual event – we note RTÉ’s Mary Kennedy doing the “Nationwide” links, Michael Ryan as MC,  Minister Phil Hogan and Supervalu Representatives on stage, the refreshments provided for all who travelled from the 26 counties, the excitement for the winners and the presence of lots of media.   My sincere thanks to Millstreet Tidy Towns, to Mary Kelleher and to Derry Sheehan for affording us the opportunity to record and to share such a magnificent occasion.    Every success in the future to our superbly dedicated Millstreet Tidy [read more …] “Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success”

Tidy Town Results 2013

2013-09 Tidy Towns logo The SuperValu Tidy Towns results for 2013 have just been announced. Millstreet have gained another point this year to reach 296 points in total. Summary of Millstreet results are:

  • 296 points, up from 295 in 2012
  • A Bronze Medal has been awarded to Millstreet
  • 1st position in Category D in North Cork
  • 4th overall in North Cork

Well done to all involved in making our town a much nicer place to be. The below documents have the full results:

Adjudicators Report for Millstreet 2013

Overall Results Book for the country 2013

Trad for Trócaire event at Millstreet Community School

22Trad for Trócaire 2012A Trad for Trócaire event will take place in Millstreet Community School library on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. It will be an evening of traditional song, music and dance, performed by members of the community school. It will also be a chance to support Trócaire’s work with the poorest of the poor in developing countries. Admission is free, although there will be a collection for Trocaire during the event. All welcome.

For more information contact John Magee at: <email>

Adult Learning Centre Millstreet: Upcoming Courses 2013/14

General Learning Programme (FETAC Level 3)Modules: Communications, Career Planning and Internet Skills

Thursday & Friday morning from 11am-1pm.

Interested in finding out more about your finances? What to learn more about personal budgeting?

If so, Millstreet Adult Learning Centre is offering an 8 week FETAC Level 3 Managing Personal Finances course.

Back to Education Initiative (B.T.E.I.)

Tourism Studies (FETAC Level 4)

Component Options:

• Level 4 Customer Service
• Level 4 Tourism Visitor Care
• Level 4 Tourism Principles and Practice
• Level 4 Team-working
Mornings – 9.30am – 1.00pm From late September
 No Fees [read more …] “Adult Learning Centre Millstreet: Upcoming Courses 2013/14”

It’s Red and White All Over Millstreet on All-Ireland Sunday!

Magnificent Cork support all over Millstreet on this All-Ireland Hurling Final....As Michael Cashman indicates with the superb Cork Team picture - "Corcaigh Abú!" (S.R.)
Magnificent Cork support all over Millstreet on this All-Ireland Hurling Final Sunday….As Michael Cashman indicates with the superb Cork Team picture – “Corcaigh Abú!” Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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