Millstreet Playground Closure on this Monday and Tuesday

The Playground in Millstreet Town Park will be closed next week on Monday,  9th September and Tuesday, 10th September to complete the painting of the Playground equipment.    Apologies for any inconvenience caused.  Many thanks to Denis Hickey for this notice.    (S.R.)

Millstreet Tidy Towns News

Millstreet Tidy Towns News
 
We are delighted to announce that Millstreet has topped our category in the Cork Anti-Litter Campaign 2013. This is a great achievement and we thank all our members, volunteers and Fas Community Employment workers for all their hard work during the past few months.
National Tidy Towns Results will be announced next Monday and we hope we do just as well in this competition.
 
Keep up-to-date with:www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com

We thank Ciara Hickey for this good news update.  (S.R.)

Millstreet is First in its Category in tonight’s Anti-Litter Awards

Derry Sheehan of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association just communicated the wonderfully uplifting news that Millstreet has just come first in its category in Co. Cork Anti-litter Awards. Sincere congratulations to the many very dedicated people who have helped to achieve such a prestigious Award. And who knows perhaps that in Monday's All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards in Dublin Millstreet might receive further uplifting news...let's hope that whatever happens there it will provide inspiring encouragement. The beauty of Millstreet was projected briefly on "Nationwide" on Wednesday night - The complete feature on Millstreet Country Park will air on RTÉ One's "Nationwide" at 7.00 pm this Friday, 6th Sept. 2013. (S.R.)
Derry Sheehan of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association just communicated the wonderfully uplifting news that Millstreet has just come first in its category in the Co. Cork Anti-litter Awards. Sincere congratulations to the many very dedicated people who have helped to achieve such a prestigious Award. And who knows perhaps that in Monday’s All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards in Dublin Millstreet might receive further uplifting news…let’s hope that whatever happens there it will provide inspiring encouragement. The beauty of Millstreet was projected briefly on “Nationwide” on Wednesday night – The complete feature on Millstreet Country Park will air on RTÉ One’s “Nationwide” at 7.00 pm this Friday, 6th Sept. 2013.   Many thanks to Derry for the update and the image.   (S.R.)

Results & Fixtures – 5th September 2013

2013-08-31 All Ireland U16 B Camogie Champions with Cork - Máire O Connor and Lydia O'Reilly
All Ireland U16 Camogie Champions Máire O’Connor and lydia O’Reilly

Camogie: Well done to the Cork Under 16 B Team who defeated Waterford by 4-8 to2-10, to be crowned All Ireland Champions, and especially our own Máire O’Connor and lydia O’Reilly.

GAA: Best of luck to Niall Kelleher from Aubane who has been appointed selector to the Cork U21 footballers next year. Niall has previously been coach for Duhallow Seniors, and Cork Juniors 2010 & 2011, winning the All-Ireland in his second year in charge.

JBHL: Banteer 2-25 Millstreet 0-07, 2nd Sept

Junior B Football Championship 2 Semi Final Replay: Millstreet 0-05 Glenlara 1-14, 1st Sept 7:30pm

This Sunday all eyes will be on the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final as Cork take on Clare. We wish Mark Ellis the best of luck as he has the chance to bring the first Senior All Ireland medal back to Millstreet since 1973. Result was a draw 0-24 to 3-15. Replay on September 28th.

Ladies Football: Cork County Ladies Junior B Football Quarter Final: Dromtariffe Junior Ladies 2-12 Rosscarbery B 1-5, 7pm Aug 31st in Castletownkenneigh. Well done to all the local girls. They now face Douglas in the semi-final [Championship Results & Fixtures]

Juvenile GAA:

Under 16 B Hurling League: Kilworth 1-13 Millstreet 7-12, 4th Sept

U18 Premier2 Football C’ship: Clonakilty 1-19 Millstreet 0-7, 8pm 3rd Sept in Cloughbuv

Under 13 C Hurling League Group 2: Millstreet 14 – 10 Castletownroche 2-3, 2nd Sept

Under 13 C Hurling League Group 2: Buttevant 4-5 Millstreet 2-7, 29th Aug

Soccer:

AUL 1A: Richmond 5 Rathcoole Rovers 0, 1st Sept

AUL 3B: Los Zarcos v Ballinhassig (off), 1st Sept

2013-09 Donie O'Mahony (left) accepts the prize after his dog Millridge Leader won the feature event at the Tarbert Community race nightBowling : Kilcorney; Tom Browne bt Gearoid Spillane l/s €1200; Gearoid Spillane bt Tom Browne l/s €1400

Greyhounds: Congrats to Donie O’Mahony and Millridge Leader who landed the feature event at Tarbert Community Centre fundraiser night at the Kingdom Greyhound Track at the start of September [report]

Rallying: Well done to Sean & John Moynihan who won the historics section of the Galway Summer Stages Rally 2013 [results]

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 5th September 2013”

Millstreet Country Park on Nationwide tomorrow evening

A scene at Millstreet Country Park

“In 1973 a man from Banteer in Co.Cork bought a mountain. His passion was rural development and he has spent the past 40 years reclaiming and developing his 500 acre spread into what has become an Educational Cultural and Eco Tourism destination. The challenge now is for the next generation to continue the dream….Helen McInerney has the story.” – Nationwide preview on RTE.ie

It was filmed two weeks ago on the first day of the Cycle Fest. The program will air on Nationwide on RTÉ One TV, tomorrow Friday September 6th at 7pm

Millstreet in the News – 5th Sept 2013

Mary Kate fundraiser hailed as a great success – Corkman – 5th Sept

Gold Leadership Award for Rebecca Enright – Corkman – 5th Sept

Duhallow hurling is now reaping what it has sown – Corkman – 5th Sept

Congrats to Gillian Kelleher who won best dressed lady at Tullamore Show, and followed it up with a win at Bantry Show– Harvey | Rogers Photography

Aine singled out by Youth Defence while on pilgrimige – Irish Independent – 8th Sept

‘Pump School’ for children with diabetes in Cork and Kerry – Southern Star – 4th Sept

Denmark’s location for Eurovision 2014 draws comparisons with Millstreet – Irish Independent (3rd Sept) – [also: RTE.ie]

Millstreet to step up a gear with rally plans – Irish Examiner – Sept 3rd

Brennans light up Cyclefest’s visit to Millstreet – Corkman – 29th Aug

Shear genius at the cutting edge nets €30k for St John’s – Corkman – 29th Aug

World TaeKwon-Do for Millstreet club member Connie – Corkman – 29th Aug

Emmets hang on for victory over Millstreet – Corkman – 29th Aug

Horse Fair promises bumper crowds – Corkman – 29th Aug

Tender is out for the Construction of two extra classrooms in the Presentation NS – mytenders.ie –  29th Aug

Charity Kitefest at Millstreet Country Park in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research – Irish Examiner – 27th August [also: Corkman]

Irish Horse TV visits the Millstreet Horse Show (video 8mins) -IrishHorseTV.ie

Celebrating Cork’s Red and White at The Square…Thanks to Kind Sponsor

From left - Jeremiah Keating, Tony McCaul, Denis and Eric Hickey superbly arrange a wonderful Cork colours display of several flags at The Square,Millstreet on Tuesday night (3rd Sept. 2013). It was Deputy Áine Collins, T.D. who sponsored this very impressive feature in support of Cork in next Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park. Denis's encouragement to celebrate the occasion especially as Mark Ellis is on the Cork Team - is certainly gaining momentum as we note an increasing number of new displays appearing. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
From left – Jeremiah Keating, Tony McCaul, Denis and Eric Hickey superbly arrange a wonderful Cork colours display of several flags at The Square, Millstreet on Tuesday night (3rd Sept. 2013). It was Deputy Áine Collins, T.D. who sponsored this very impressive feature in support of Cork in next Sunday’s All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park. Denis’s encouragement to celebrate the occasion especially as Mark Ellis is on the Cork Team – is certainly gaining momentum as we note an increasing number of new displays appearing. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Regional Report 1183 – 3rd September 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1183 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the best on this beautiful warm Tuesday morning, the first one in September.

The long spell of fine weather continues to enhance the lives of our people both young and old, and with it comes an abundance of the fruits of the Earth, Baoichas le Dia. Our farmers continue to save the silage and corn and the wild berries are there for the taking. Blackberries were never so plentiful and it’s great to see so many people out picking them with their children and preserving this free gift for later uses.

In Rathmore on Sunday a monster cycle/walking event was held in memory of Paudie O Leary and  Willie Reen. Over 130 people took part, and due to it’s great success the organisers are confindent that it will grow into an annual event. Pictures are on our website and  it was all recorded on camera by LTV2 for your Winter viewing.

The Launch of the mighty Cork 20 car event was held in the Town Square outside the Wallis Arms Hotel during the week. It was attended by all the top brass of the event as well as a large crowd of locals.     At the reception which was held in the Hotel after the launch, the Millstreet development Group were lauded for the great efforts that they put in, in order to get this high level event to be centered in Millstreet’s Green Glen’s Arena.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1183 – 3rd September 2013”

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station This Evening – 9.30 to 11.00

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this evening  (Tuesday, 3rd Sept. 2013) will from 9.30 include:

* Music and songs  of the 1940s, 1950s and some superb instrumental music.   

* Local News Updates

* Local Television developments

*….And more…much more!

Feel very welcome to contact the programme through Facebook, text or email millstreetmuseum @eircom.net.  Happy Listening!   (S.R.)

Supporting Cork Hurlers this All-Ireland Week and Millstreet’s Mark Ellis, Hurler Supreme

The uplifting support for Cork and Mark is evident in West End and at Main Street as illustrated in these images. However the following comment from Millstreet's G.A.A. Denis Hickey requests as much local support as possible. Denis comments: It is exactly 40 years since Millstreet had anyone involved in All Ireland Senior Final,walking through Millstreet this morning you would hardly know that Cork were in the final.It's a great honour for the town to have someone involved in the final. People of Millstreet show some pride in our town and paint the town red and white and let's get behind Mark and The Rebels." Click on the pics. to enlarge. (S.R.)
The uplifting support for Cork and Mark is evident in West End and at Main Street as illustrated in these images. However, the following comment from Millstreet G.A.A.’s Denis Hickey requests as much local support as possible. Denis comments: ” It is exactly 40 years since Millstreet had anyone involved in an All Ireland Senior Final.   Walking through Millstreet this morning you would hardly know that Cork were in the final.  It’s a great honour for the town to have someone involved in the final. People of Millstreet- let’s show some pride in our town and paint the town RED & WHITE and let’s get behind Mark and The Rebels.”
Click on the pics. to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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“Divine Painting” over Millstreet Skies by Fr. James McSweeney

What an amazing skyscape has been captured by Fr. James McSweeney (www.2u.ie) over Clara Mountain and Millstreet yesterday evening. I must say that lots of people were commenting on the magnificent sky over the area yesterday evening. Many thanks, Fr. James. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
What an amazing skyscape has been captured by Fr. James McSweeney (www.2u.ie) over Clara Mountain and Millstreet yesterday evening. I must say that lots of people were commenting on the magnificent sky over the area yesterday evening. Many thanks, Fr. James. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Rathmore Cycle Event 2013 Blessed with Fine Weather

Hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists participated in this first major Cycle Event in Rathmore on Saturday morning (31st August 2013). According to one of the principal Coordinators, Donal Kelleher - it's likely to become an annual event judging by the inspiring response to the very impressive event. (S.R.)
Hundreds of enthusiastic cyclists participated in this first major Cycle Event in memory of Paud O’Leary and Willie Reen organised by Sliabh Luachra Cycling club in Rathmore on Saturday morning (31st August 2013). According to one of the principal Coordinators, Donal Kelleher – it’s likely to become an annual event judging by the inspiring response to the very impressive event.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Cork 20 Launch in Millstreet on Friday at Wallis Arms Hotel

We thanks John Tarrant for these excellent pics of the official launch of Cork 20 in Millstreet on Friday night. We also arranged to record a number of interviews for LTV2 during the Press Conference. We shall also share a further selection of pics which we took for our website. (S.R.)
We thank John Tarrant for these excellent pics of the official launch of Cork 20 at the Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet on Friday night. We also arranged to record a number of interviews for LTV2 during the Press Conference. We shall later share a further selection of pics which we took for our website.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

We now share a further selection of images from the important event from Photographer Supreme – John Tarrant.

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Superb O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Presentation of Five Sets of Jerseys to Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. Club on Saturday Afternoon

Five magnificent sets of very impressive Jerseys were magnanimously presented to Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. Club at an uplifting occasion outside the Minor Row Supermarket on Saturday afternoon (31st August 2013). From left: Tommy Burke, G.A.A. and Supervalu Legend presenting Tom Flahive (Musician supreme) of Millstreet G.A.A. Juvenile Club with the Jerseys. Also included - Joe Fitzgerald, Manager O'Keeffe's Supervalu, Millstreet and main Coordinator of the very important occasion. (S.R.)
Five magnificent sets of very impressive Jerseys were magnanimously presented to Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. Club at an uplifting occasion outside the Minor Row Supermarket of O’Keeffe’s Supervalu on Saturday afternoon (31st August 2013). From left: Tommy Burke, G.A.A. and Supervalu Legend presenting Tom Flahive (Musician supreme) of Millstreet G.A.A. Juvenile Club with the Jerseys. Also included – Joe Fitzgerald, Manager, O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Millstreet and main Coordinator of the very important occasion.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Supervalu Presentation of Jerseys to Millstreet Juvenile GAA 9Supervalu Presentation of Jerseys to Millstreet Juvenile GAA -800Supervalu Presentation of Jerseys to Millstreet Juvenile GAA Join us now for a further 61 images recalling the very memorable occasion when all were also treated to very tasty refreshments by Supervalu.   The young people expressed sincere delight on receiving the very fine Jerseys.   Millstreet G.A.A. extended sincere thanks and indicated how deeply appreciative they were with [read more …] “Superb O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Presentation of Five Sets of Jerseys to Millstreet Juvenile G.A.A. Club on Saturday Afternoon”

St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing

St. John's All-Ireland Sheep Shearing Cheque Presentation

St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing  (We thank John Tarrant for the picture and the report – S.R.)

For the first time in 31 years, the All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing returned to Cork thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of St. John’s GAA and associates. And at a presentation in the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet last Friday night week, the organising Committee presented St. John’s GAA with the proceeds of €30,000 from the massive event.
Cork’s youngest GAA club founded in 2010 joined forces with the Irish Sheep Shearing Association and Millstreet’s multi purpose Green Glens Complex venue to deliver a spectacular two day event with in excess of 3,000 sheep starring in their own right.
Organising Chairman Humphey O’Riordan said [read more …] “St. John’s GAA benefit of €30k from All Ireland Sheep Shearing”

Cyclist Supreme Hannelie Joins Hundreds of Enthusiastic Participants at Rathmore’s Huge Bike Event This Morning – 31st August 2013

Millstreet Webside Colleague, Hannelie O'Connor (in blue) is seen here at the
Millstreet Website Colleague, Hannelie O’Connor (in blue),  is seen here at the front of an enormous crowd of enthusiastic cyclists at the major cycling event in Rathmore this morning.   We shall upload a full feature tomorrow.  Click on the images to enlarge.     (S.R.) Major Cycling Event in Rathmore on 31/08/2013

 

Smile!

Donie Howard of Millstreet Country Park kindly share this happy, smiling picture taken by Geraldine Dennehy. I hadn't realised the central role RTÉ's Francis Brennan of "At Your Service" fame, was playing in the background! From left: Eleanor Leahy of "Nibbles in the Park", S.R. (for Millstreet website) and Donie Howard, Manager at Millstreet Country Park. We've lots more picture of the very enjoyable Bike Fest to share later. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Donie Howard of Millstreet Country Park kindly shared this happy, smiling picture taken by Geraldine Dennehy, photographer supreme. I hadn’t realised the central role RTÉ’s Francis Brennan of “At Your Service” fame, was playing in the background! From left: Eleanor Leahy of “Nibbles in the Park”, S.R. (for Millstreet website) and Donie Howard, Manager at Millstreet Country Park. We’ve lots more pictures of the very enjoyable Bike Fest of  Sunday, 25th August 2013 to share later. Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – 1st 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:             Danny Lynch, Kippagh

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 1st September 2013”

Macra ‘Shave or Dye’ Fundraising Presentation

2013-08-24 Millstreet Macra present €4000 fundraising from their recent 'Shave or Dye' to the Irish Cancer Society
Millstreet Macra recently presented a fantastic €4,000 (the proceeds from their ‘Shave or Dye’ fundraiser) to Eileen, a representative from the Irish cancer society.
The club would like to thank all of the brave souls who volunteered to have their hair shaved or dyed for this wonderful cause, everyone who was so generous in supporting the cause and the club members who helped with the event.

Photo L-R: Gary McSweeney, Jerry O’ Mahony, Aisling O’ Mahony, Rebecca Enright, Eileen (Irish Cancer Society), Aoife McSweeney, Joe Kelleher, Niamh O’ Mahony, Catherine O’ Shea and Tracey Lehane.

Welcoming London Visitors to Millstreet Museum on Friday

Mary Kelleher (centre) welcomes from London - Talent and also Noreen (McSweeney formerly of Killarney Road, Millstreet) when they visited Millstreet Museum on Friday. (S.R.)
Mary Kelleher (centre) welcomes from London – Talent and also Julie (not Noreen as initially indicated – Sorry, Julie!) McSweeney formerly of Killarney Road, Millstreet – when they visited Millstreet Museum on Friday.  Talent had already run to the top of Clara Mountain before visiting the Museum!   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

At Millstreet Museum on Friday, 30th August 2013

Blackberry (and Apple) Jam Arrives to the Joy of All!

You recall the wonderfully memorable Blackberry at Dooneen feature we posted a few days ago - Well, the excellent follow-up emerged yesterday evening when I found a marvellous jar of delicious Blackberry and Apple Jam waiting for me at the door - the result of Mary Healy's enthusiastic picking of a superb amount of fresh and sweet blackberries. Straight away - a mighty spread of the splenidly tasty jam onto fresh brown bread. Mmmmmm Magnifique! A million thanks to Mary for her very kind generosity....and now for another slice of that great jam/bread combination! (S.R.)
You recall the wonderfully memorable Blackberry at Dooneen feature we posted a few days ago – Well, the excellent follow-up emerged yesterday evening when I found a marvellous jar of delicious Blackberry and Apple Jam waiting for me at the door – the result of Mary Healy’s enthusiastic picking of a superb amount of fresh and sweet blackberries. Straight away – a mighty spread of the splenidly tasty jam onto fresh brown bread. Mmmmmm Magnifique! A million thanks to Mary for her very kind generosity….and now for another slice of that great jam/bread combination!   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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DOS (Before Windows) Computer Sought

  • We’ve had a request from a loyal Millstreet website visitor – This person would very much appreciate it if a DOS Computer was available by anyone.   This would be a pre-1995 Computer before the Windows format.   To operate equipment which this person wishes to use it’s necessary to have a DOS (Direct Operating System – I think it means) type Computer which is not as fast as the later Windows format.   If you feel you may be able to help in the provision of this Computer please get in touch with us here at the Millstreet website or email millstreetmuseum @eircom.net – Many thanks.  (S.R.)