Television Signal Update

On numerous occasions we’ve been asked “How does one get the signal for Local Television?” or “How come we’ve lost the signal we used to receive?”   As we know,  Dan Joe Kelleher of Carriganima has been an amazing pioneer in the world of providing local television for almost thirty years.   In fact, so impressed was RTÉ radio producer, Ronan Kelly, with what Dan Joe had achieved that he made an excellent Radio Documentary in 2006 entitled “Dan Joe’s TV Station” – This can be accessed on the “Doc On One” section of the RTÉ website:

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/documentary-podcast-pirate-tv-macroom-cork-dan-joe.html

Dan Joe would wish as many as possible to receive the Local Television signal as possible.   I accompanied him this evening as we tested where the signal can be obtained.   Brendan Murphy and Dan Joe recently travelled even much further to determine the strength of the signal mainly in the Duhallow area.

Here are our findings:   Presently it is possible to receive the Local Channel which is currently streaming the EWTN Channel on analogue Channel 30 UHF.   Before one considers putting in place a Group A UHF aerial one should find out how good the strength of the signal is in their area.   That same aerial further perfects the Saorview signal.

Areas we noted demonstrating  strong signals included much of Millstreet Town, Cullen, Boherbue and much of the area between Millstreet and [read more …] “Television Signal Update”

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade approved

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Millstreet Waste Water Treatment Plant (from above in May 2013). It is located across the road from the Fire Station, just off the Station Road.

It has been announced that design proposals for the Millstreet Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade have been approved at Government level, and that Cork County Council will now proceed with preparing contract documents with a view to seeking tenders as soon as possible.  The contract is estimated at a cost of  €4.1, and it is expected that it will make the Millstreet plant compliant with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.

The upgrade was called for in a 2010 survey on all urban treatment plants in the country. The following measures needed to be completed:

  • Increase capacity of treatment plant (2015+)
  • Provide tertiary treatment or relocate outfall (2015+)
  • Provide nutrient removal or relocate outfall

Story is from CorkPolitics.ie (site no longer exists)

Links:

Waste Water Upgrade Welcomed – Cork North West Fine Gael TD, Áine Collins has welcomed the approval given by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD, for Cork County Council’s design proposals for the Millstreet Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade. The Council will proceed with preparing the contract documents with a view to seeking tenders as soon as possible… (the Corkman 1st Aug 2013)

EPA Licence for Millstreet Waste Water Treatment Plant

Death Notice: Martin Desmond, Crinaloo

DESMOND (Kilcorney): On July 28, 2013, unexpectedly, at his residence, Crinaloo, Martin (John), beloved son of the late Nancy. Deeply regretted by his loving aunts Tessie and Kitty, uncle Paddy, lifelong friend Noreen, cousins Dan, Catherine, Jerry, Breda and Kathy, work colleagues, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Rosary on this Monday evening at 8.30pm at his residence. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on tomorrow, Tuesday evening, from 6.30pm, followed by removal at 8pm to St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Enquiries to 029-56044.

Clara, Caherbarnagh and the Paps

2013-07-05 Clara & the Derrynasagairt mountains - photo Stephen McAuliffe-1000At the start of July mountaineer Stephen McAulliffe from Banteer trekked from Millstreet train station over Clara, Caherbarnagh, the Paps and onto Rathmore.  Blessed with lovely weather, he’s written down his trek in his blog, along with some stunning photographs.

“… By the “Grotto” you turn left and enter a magical little shady lane that rises steadily through woodland. After a while a right turn takes you through some fir trees and then an open trail traverses the slope and offers great views eastward to Mushera and beyond to my home patch of Mt Hillary. There is more than a grain of truth in the saying that Ireland, when the sun shines is one of the most beautiful places on earth and today it was living up to its billing. The problem is getting the sun to shine. Soon you enter the open mountain and it doesn’t take long to reach the summit at 452 meters. There are some masts on the top but it is easy to ignore these as the whole of north Cork and Kerry is laid out below you. It is a great spot to rest a while and soak up the views and sunshine…” Read the full article with photos on the HowlingMist blog

Killarney Road Feature by Tidy Towns Association

A wonderfully colourful feature at Killarney Road, Millstreet
A wonderfully colourful feature at Killarney Road, Millstreet by the Tidy Towns Association highlighting the original water pump public facility situated near the Hospital Cross or as it was known in former times “The Union Cross”.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel Update

Bruach na Carraige
The Sliabh Luachra Summer school continues in Bruach na Carraige,  Rockchapel this weekend.
On Thursday night at 9 pm Ceoltóirí  Sliabh Luachra will present “A Musical Journey through the history of Ireland” which is a 2 hour Show of Ireland’s most ancient music song and dance linked to the major events in the history of Ireland from the arrival of An Tuaithe Dé Danann to Easter 1916.
On Friday there will be a Céilí with Danny O’Mahony and his All-Ireland winning  Shannon Vale Céilí Band.
On Saturday at 2pm a conference on the importance and the marketing of our culture.
At 9pm a rambling house
On the bank holiday Monday at 1.30 pm there will be a tour to the important locations throughout Sliabh Luachra.
Booking and other information 0872205566 
We thank Jack Roche of Rockchapel for this update.   (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter: 28th July, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 28th July, 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:             Liam O’Driscoll, Lackabawn

                                                Jack O’Shea, Coachford & Tralee

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter: 28th July, 2013”

Julia McSweeney, Flintfield, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Julia McSweeney
Flintfield, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Rosary at her residence on Saturday at 9.00pm.

Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on Sunday from 6.00pm.

Removal to St.Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8.00pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 2.00pm and burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

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School of Housecraft, Drishane

School of Housecraft - Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Drishane - postcard
Postcard of the Classroom in the School of Housecraft, at the Convent of the Holy Jesus, Drishane. The picture is from the first half of the twentieth century, but can anyone hazard a guess?

We also came across some other historical photos from Millstreet, some of which we had not seen before, on the Irish Historical Picture Company website. Seán Radley informed us that this shop used to be open in Dublin, and over the years he has purchased most of the photos for the Millstreet Museum collection.

Death Notice: Liam (William) O’Driscoll

1988 Liam O'Driscoll at Drishane Garden Fete
Liam O’Driscoll

O’Driscoll (Lackabawn, Millstreet): On July 23, 2013, peacefully, at Mallow General Hospital, Liam (William), pre-deceased by his sister Joan (Pat O’Sullivan), brothers James, Bertie, Denny and Seán. Deeply regretted by his loving and faithful friends Ned and Mary Lawlor, by his brother-in-law Pat, sister-in-law Nancy, nieces, nephews, grandniece Leanne, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on today, Thursday, from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Liam was the son of Jack O’Driscoll a West Cork man who worked in Drishane, and his wife Kate Leahy of Rathcoole (up the hill from Ducey’s Railway gates). He also worked on the Drishane estate all his life and lived on the Kilcorney Road, out from Priest’s Cross.

sister Joan died a young woman.
brother James was a carpenter in Millstreet and later Cork City.

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Liam’s aunt Margaret Leahy married Joseph Kennedy in 1929, a guard in Cork who’s father William Kennedy was in the RIC in Rathcoole. Their son became a Franciscan in Cork and took the name Fr. Sepharin Kennedy. It was he who officiated at Liam’s final mass.
Fr. Sepharin himself passed less than a year later on February 11th 2014, aged 82. He had been a missionary in South Africa before returning to Ireland in 1970’s.

Playground in Millstreet Town Park will be closed this Friday for Maintenance

The Playground in Millstreet Town Park will be closed this Friday, 26th  July 2013 from 8.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.  for essential maintenance.    Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

(We thank Denis Hickey for this important notice.) – S.R.

In the Newspapers: 24th July 2013

2013-07-17 Marie Twomey leads out the Cork and Kerry teams at the Final of the Humphery Kelleher Cup

Millstreet Matters – Corkman 25th July

Millstreet dancers at the Fleadh Cheoil, Willie Neenan Memorial 10km, Irish Cancer Society Collection, the ICA trip, and More

‘Anyone can make their life the best life possible’ – Southern Star (July 24th)

Joanne O’Riordan, was given a standing ovation at CoAction’s Biennial Advocacy Conference last week, where she spoke on achieving the best from what you have.

Newmarket’s fun day in the sun – Corkman 18th July

THE sun shone brightly on the third Newmarket and District Agricultural Show last Sunday in the Green Glens Arena

Large turnout for the Humphrey Kelleher Cup – Corkman 18th July

MILLSTREET played host to the Humphrey Kelleher Memorial U15 Football Cup Final on Saturday last.

‘I don’t want to be the poster girl in media frenzy’ – Corkman 18th July

The view of Millstreet’s Deputy Aine Collins on the incident in the Dáil last week.

A Little Taste of Home – Irish Connected Magazine (Canada) July 9th

John O’Riordan gives his definitive list of where in Toronto you can indulge in the beloved little flavours of that you miss from home.

Wastwater Treatment Plant Upgrade approved

Prize Giving to Pitch & Putt Winners of Aidan Burke & John “Sing” O’Sullivan Memorial Competitions Held Recently in Millstreet

The Winners of the recent Aidan Burke and John "Sing" O'Sullivan Memorial Pitch & Putt Competitions
The Winners (and Friends)of the recent Aidan Burke and John “Sing” O’Sullivan Memorial Pitch & Putt Competitions attended the Prize Giving occasion at Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall on Saturday evening.    As Captain of his Team – Brian O’Sullivan accepted the Aidan Burke Memorial Trophy from Bina and Liam Burke.   Sincere congratulations to all Winners and Participants.  Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

 

Bina and Liam Burke present the Aidan Burke Memorial Trophy to Brian O'SullivanO'Sullivan FamilyPrize Winner - John Paul Cleary

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station this evening from 9.30…Cancelled due to internet connection difficulties

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this evening (Tuesday, 23rd July) will  focus this week on the Classic Crooners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin etc..   Programme begins at 9.30pm and ends at 11.00pm.    Unfortunately, having made many attempts to transmit – due to internet connection difficulties – our broadcast efforts are without success.   Hopefully all such connection problems will be resolved in time for next Tuesday’s “Radio Treasures”…. Apologies.    (S.R.)

Regional Report 1177 – 23rd July

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news Report 1177 from Millstreet.Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best as we are enjoying some very welcome rain here in Millstreet this Tuesday morning.

One of the nicest things that was held here last week was the Station Mass at the home of Domnic and Kathryn Cronin, for Liscahane, Mount Leader and Geararoe. Canon John celebrated the Mass. A very large crowd attended and it was all held out of doors in brilliant weather.

The evening sun shone across the valley lighting up all the beauty spots along the way. Following the Mass the people sat around and chatted and enjoyed some wonderful refreshments, while the sun went down like a ball of fire. The Station Mass was said to coincide with their son Adrian’s trip home from Australia. He returns there in the near future and will have a wealth of happy memories of his holiday.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1177 – 23rd July”

Patrick O’Leary Successfully Traces His Adrivale Roots

Patrick O'Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA pictured at Drishane Cemetery on Sunday as he successfully traced his Adrivale (Millstreet) roots. I recorded Patrick's impressive description of his excellent research. He was delighted to have visited Millstreet as part of an overall Irish tour. He truly felt very much at home here during his brief visit. He has worked in the past in the American Presidential Helicopter Squadron - definitely a highly prestigious role. He expressed sincere thanks also to Mary (nee O'Leary, Minor Row, Millstreet) Gleeson who lives in Wicklow for her very kind and much appreciated assistance in his roots research. (S.R.)
Patrick O’Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA pictured at Drishane Cemetery on Sunday as he successfully traced his Adrivale (Millstreet) roots. I recorded Patrick’s impressive description of his excellent research. He was delighted to have visited Millstreet as part of an overall Irish tour. He truly felt very much at home here during his brief visit. He has worked in the past in the American Presidential Helicopter Squadron – a highly prestigious role. He expressed sincere thanks also to Mary (nee O’Leary, Minor Row, Millstreet) Gleeson who lives in Wicklow for her very kind and much appreciated assistance in his roots research.  Click on image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Athletic Club – Willie Neenan Memorial 10km road race

Millstreet Athletic Club

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Millstreet Athletic Club would like to thank everyone who helped make the Willie Neenan Memorial 10km road race such a great success.
 The atmosphere was brilliant and everyone had great praise for the race.
It would not have been possible without all the road stewards, those who made tea and helped out in the kitchen, Gardai and our generous sponsors.  We truly appreciate everything that was done for us.

If anybody forgot to return the yellow bibs, could you please arrange to do so.

Results & Fixtures: 22nd July 2013

GAA:  Minor Premier2 Football Championship: Millstreet 4-12 Macroom 2-13, 17th July 7:30pm in Canovee

JBFL @ Kiskeam, 8pm: Millstreet 1-9 Kiskeam 2-12, Wednesday, July 17

U14 Football Championship: Dromtarriffe 1-8 Millstreet 7-14, July 18th in Knocknagree

JBFC2 @ Rathcoole, 8pm: Boherbue 1-5 Millstreet 0-9,  Friday, July 19  (0-1 to 0-4 at Half time)

Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Final: Cork 0-18 Tipperary0-19, Friday 7:30pml at 7.30pm in Thurles [Mark Ellis played at corner back] [match reports]

JBFC2 @ Boherbue, 7:30pm: St Johns 2-7 Glenlara 2-8, Saturday, July 20

Under 13 C Hurling Championship: Millstreet 1-8 Newmarket 3-13, in Banteer 22nd July 19:30

JB FL @ Cullen, 8pm: Millstreet 0-8 Cullen 0-7, July 24th

Minor A Hurling League: Dromtarriffe 1-9 Millstreet 1-11, 27th July 4pm

All Ireland Hurling Quarter Final: Cork 0-19 Kilkenny 0-14, Thurles 🙂 July 28th 2pm, Mark Ellis is #18

Athletics: Donal Coffey finished second in the Donoughmore 7 mle road race  in a time of 39:13 (Friday 19th July) [results]

Padraig Moynihan finished fifth in the U15 All-Ireland Shot Putt with a throw of 11.81m – at Tullamore on Sunday July 21st [results]

Fixtures: 

GAA  (please note, matches may be rearranged at short notice)

JA Football Chamtionship quarter final: Millstreet v Dromtarriffe, on Mon 29th July in Banteer @ 7:45pm

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 22nd July 2013”

Ordination of Fr.Ray Browne

2013-07-19 Bishop Elect of Kerry - Fr.Ray BrowneFr Ray Browne – our new Bishop of Kerry, will be ordained today at 3pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney.

Access to the cathedral is by ticket only, so if you want to listen / see the ordination, here are the details:

  • live radio broadcast of the ceremony by Radio Kerry between 3:00 and 5:00pm ( radiokerry.ie ), or
  • view the ceremony live on mcnmedia.tv

For full information go to dioceseofkerry.ie

“Olympic” Style Fitness at Millstreet Town Park!

"Olympic" style fitness at Millstreet Town Park
During this amazing Summer Millstreet Town Park is such a wonderful hive of activity for such a variety of sports. Walking in the Town Park on Saturday evening people were most impressed by the “Olympic” style level of fitness demonstrated by the cousin of Dominik Firek – Daniel Biernat, a 19 year old student who is visiting from Poland. Daniel, who just happened to be fitness training there must undoubtedly be a potential Polish representative in a future Olympics. A cool ice-cream cone was well deserved! Congratulations to Daniel and Dominik for giving such splendid fitness example.  As this amazing level of athletic capability requires expert guided training we certainly advise not to try these incredible moves at home!   (S.R.)

"Olympic" style fitness at Millstreet Town Park"Olympic" style fitness at Millstreet Town Park

During this amazing Summer Millstreet Town Park is such a wonder hive of activity for such a variety of sports. Walking in the Town Park on Saturday evening people were most impressed by the "Olympic" style level of fitness demonstrated by the cousin of Dominik Firek - Daniel Biernat, a 19 year old student who is visiting from Poland. Daniel, who just happened to be fitness training there must undoubtedly be a potential Polish representative in a future Olympics. A cool ice-cream cone was well deserved! Congratulations to Daniel and Dominik for giving such splendid fitness example. (S.R.)
During this amazing Summer Millstreet Town Park is such a wonderful hive of activity for such a variety of sports. Walking in the Town Park on Saturday evening people were most impressed by the “Olympic” style level of fitness demonstrated by the cousin of Dominik Firek – Daniel Biernat, a 19 year old student who is visiting from Poland. Daniel, who just happened to be fitness training there must undoubtedly be a potential Polish representative in a future Olympics. A cool ice-cream cone was well deserved! Congratulations to Daniel and Dominik for giving such splendid fitness example.    (S.R.)

As this amazing level of athletic capability requires expert guided training we certainly advise not to try these incredible moves at home!

 

 

Superb “People to People” Ambassadors Visit Millstreet

Pictured at Green Glens on Saturday, 20th July 2013 - this is one of the many wonderful visiting groups of American Students and their Coordinators participating in the superb "People to People" projects. This present Group are from Washington State, Oregon and New Jersey. Meeting briefly it is very evident what splendid Ambassadors they are for their country. We extend a warm welcome to All. (S.R.)
Pictured at Green Glens on Saturday, 20th July 2013 – this is one of the many wonderful visiting groups of American Students and their Coordinators participating in the superb “People to People” projects. This present Group are from Washington State, Oregon and New Jersey. Meeting briefly it is very evident what splendid Ambassadors they are for their country. We extend a warm welcome to All.   Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

People to People in Millstreet

Delay in Uploading New Posts to our Website

We are presently experiencing difficulties in uploading a number of new posts on to our website.   This is possibly due to the extraordinary warm weather conditions which seem to be having an effect on our broadband connections.   This is outside our control and we hope that usual reception will be restored soon again.   Apologies for the delay in sharing lots of interesting new updates.   (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 21st July 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21st July, 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 20th July:                        

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Dorothy & Christy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 21st July 2013”

Macra BBQ

2013-07-19 Macra BBQ - poster
As promised, we are having a ‘Know your neighbour’ / New members night next month…

Keep the 17th August free to join us at our annual BBQ bash! Lots going on that night including the Penalty shoot-out final (more details on this to follow!), DJ Nev playing until the small hours and our infamous cocktails and jelly shots!! Always a brilliant night over the last few years, this year promises to be as good, if not better! Hope to see ye there.

For more details see the Millstreet Macra Facebook Page

Death Notice: Mary Dinneen, Clonbanin West

The death has occurred of Mary Dinneen (née O’Leary),Clonbanin West, Cork. Late of Rathroe and Ovens. Peacefully. Reposing at her home today, Friday, followed by removal at 8.30pm to Derrinagree Church. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu to St Mary’s Ward, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork.

Cork Music Station Broadcasting Live from Cullen on Sunday at Vintage Event

Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com will be broadcasting live from the Annual Vintage Event in Cullen on this Sunday from 2.00 until 4.00 p.m..   We hope to interview Richie Kavanagh who will be performing from 3.00 p.m. at the 15th Anniversary of this ever-popular and wonderfully enjoyable annual event.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

Thanks to the players who took part in the recent Aidan Burke Memorial  Trophy competition. The results of the competition are as follows

TEAM 1 152 points(79 on back 9) TEAM 2 142 points TEAM 3 128 points TEAM 4149 points
Brian O’Sullivan  (c.) Seán Óg O Connor (c) Danny Buckley(c) Conor Casey (c)
Denis Breen William Buckley Shane Browne Steven Dennehy
John P. Cleary Lauren Corcoran Aoife Casey Shane Dineen
Patrick Dineen Patsy Corcoran Colm Fraser Diarmuid Fraser

John Fitzgerald

 Bill Kelleher Kevin Linehan Liam Healy
Timmy Keane

Killian Linehan

Ciarán Murphy

 Denis Hickey
Katelyn Murphy Kristen Murphy

Shane Murphy

 Teresa Kelleher
Orla O Connor Brian O leary

Danny O Mahony

 Pádraig McCarthy
Hannah O Regan Andrew Roche Andrew O Regan Connie Roche
Jimmy O Sullivan Pádraig Sheehan Nora O Sullivan Chris Twomey
TEAM 5 152 points(76 on back 9) TEAM 6114 points TEAM 796 points  
Marie O Connor (c)  Gemma O Regan (c) Simon Murphy(c)  
Pat Breen Daniel Breen Michael Breen
Maria Casey Con Buckley Stephen Crowley
Barry Fraser Liam Cronin Aoife Fraser
Darren Kiely

Tadhg McSweeney

 Patrick Kelleher

Jordan Kiely

 Alan Murphy (DR)

Robert Kelleher
Colin Murphy Alan Murphy (Tg)

Darragh McSweeney
Niall Murphy Gerard O Sullivan Ryan Murphy
Aoibhinn Linehan Deirdre Treacy John Twomey
Frank Reen

 

The presentation of prizes to the players on the first three teams in both the Sing Cup and the Aidan Burke Memorial Trophy competitions will take place in the G.A.A. Hall on Saturday July 20th at 7.30 p.m.