Bernard O’Donoghue Presents at Millstreet Gramophone Circle Tonight

Pictured here is Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg who superbly presented at the July Gramophone Circle meeting during our heat wave (One of Con's tracks was entitled "Heat Wave"!). Tonight at the Canon O'Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet - it is the turn of Bernard O'Donoghue of Cullen and Oxford tonight (16th August) at 8.15. Everyone is welcome. (S.R.)
Pictured here is Con Kelleher of Cloghoulabeg who superbly presented at the July Gramophone Circle meeting during our heat wave (One of Con’s tracks was entitled “Heat Wave”!).  At the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet – it is the turn of Bernard O’Donoghue of Cullen and Oxford tonight (16th August) at 8.15. Everyone is very welcome.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Superbly Friendly Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire Wins the Hearts of All on His Visit to O’Leary Family Craft Butchers at The Square on Thursday

Celebrity Chef Neven joins the wonderfully dedicated Staff of O'Leary Family Craft Butchers at The Square, Millstreet on Thursday, 15th August 2013. (S.R.)
Celebrity Chef Neven joins the wonderfully dedicated Staff of O’Leary Family Craft Butchers at The Square, Millstreet on Thursday, 15th August 2013.   Click on the images to enlarge. It does not work with our first picture but does with all other 174 images!   (S.R.)
Kathleen & Jimmy O'Leary meet with Neven.
Kathleen & Jimmy O’Leary meet with Neven.
James, Jimmy and Jerry (the 3 Js!) O'Leary pictured with Neven.
James, Jimmy and Jerry (the 3 Js!) O’Leary pictured with Neven.
Two Co. Cavan Celebrities meet - Neven Maguire and Aidan McCaul !
Two Co. Cavan Celebrities meet – Neven Maguire and Aidan McCaul !

We now share 171 more pictures recording a truly historic day in Millstreet when Neven was very warmly greeted by a splendidly enthusiastic assembly of people.   Lots of books were signed, numerous photographs taken, hugely helpful cooking tips shared, marvellous humour and conversation enjoyed – plus a superb variety of delicious refreshments provided by O’Leary Family Craft Butchers utterly enjoyed by the many visitors and callers to the most memorable event.   Neven gave a truly excellent interview to LTV2 – speaking so sincerely from the heart.   A true gentleman in every respect as well as being such a renowned and enormously popular television chef personality.  Following over two hours of total commitment in Millstreet – Neven, having received directions from Jerry O’Leary, set off for Inchigeela where he was to be one of the very special celebrities featuring at a highly prestigious event there.   Many thanks to Neven and to the O’Leary Family and Staff – and it was a particularly proud day for Jimmy – father of Jerry and James – to witness such a magnificent occasion taking place in the very setting where he has established such a successful family business over [read more …] “Superbly Friendly Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire Wins the Hearts of All on His Visit to O’Leary Family Craft Butchers at The Square on Thursday”

Millstreet Tidy Towns Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns wish to thank all those who generously supported our recent church gate collection.
 
We also wish to advise that the Claragh Loop received a great review recently on the Irish Trails website. For more information, please visit http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/latest-news.html
We thank Ciara Hickey for the update.  (S.R.)

Playground in Millstreet Town Park Closed Next Tuesday, 20th August from 8a.m. to 1p.m.

The Playground in Millstreet Town Park will be closed next Tuesday,  20th August 2013,  from 8.00am to 1.00pm  for essential maintenance.   Apologies for any inconvenience caused.  We thank Denis Hickey for this important notice.   (S.R.)

Presently Preparing a Full Feature on Neven’s Superb Visit to Millstreet Today – 15th August 2013

 

We're presently preparing a full feature on Celebrity Chef Supreme's historic visit to Millstreet today. Pictured here with Jerry Pat O'Leary at O'Leary Family Butchers at The Square, Millstreet - the wonderfully friendly Neven expressed enormous admiration for the magnificent tradition of Craft Butcher Business which has been established by the Family since 1929. We shall be sharing Neven's utter delight at the royal welcome he was accorded in Millstreet. Later tonight the full feature is scheduled to appear. (S.R.)
We’re presently preparing a full feature on Celebrity Chef Supreme Neven Maguire’s historic visit to Millstreet today. Pictured here with Jerry Pat O’Leary at O’Leary Family Butchers at The Square, Millstreet – the wonderfully friendly Neven expressed enormous admiration for the magnificent tradition of Craft Butcher Business which has been established by the Family since 1929. We shall be sharing Neven’s utter delight at the royal welcome he was accorded in Millstreet. Later tonight the full feature is scheduled to appear.   Click on image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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LTV2 Extends Sincere Thanks For Generous Support at Collections in Millstreet Parish Today and Yesterday

The LTV2 Team extends sincere thanks for such kind and much appreciated support received yesterday and today (14th/15th August 2013) at the Church Gate Collections in Ballydaly, Cullen and Millstreet.  The overall amount collected was €1,340.87.   We shall update you on LTV2 plans for the Autumn Schedule at a later point.   (S.R.)

Leaving Cert Results Day 2013 at Millstreet Community School

Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left): Rory O'Connor, Derry Morley (Deputy Principal), Stacey Barrett, Mark O'Donovan, Eimear Twomey, Donal Linehan, John Magee (Chaplain/Teacher), Amy Sheahan and Pat Pigott (Principal).
Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left): Rory O’Connor, Derry Morley (Deputy Principal), Stacey Barrett, Mark O’Donovan, Eimear Twomey, Donal Linehan, John Magee (Chaplain/Teacher), Amy Sheahan and Pat Pigott (Principal).   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left): Derry Morley (Deputy Principal), Pat Pigott (Principal), Aoife O'Connor, Denis Breen, David Crean, Tadhg O'Callaghan and Mark O'Donovan.
Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left): Derry Morley (Deputy Principal), Pat Pigott (Principal), Aoife O’Connor, Denis Breen, David Crean, Tadhg O’Callaghan and Mark O’Donovan.  (S.R.)
Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left): Kayleigh Sheahan, John Magee (Chaplain/Teacher), Laura Dennehy, Pat Pigott (Principal), Stephen O'Regan, Len Murphy, Derry Morley (Deputy Principal) and Alan Murphy.
Receiving the results of Leaving Cert 2013 at Millstreet Community School on Wednesday morning. Pictured (from left):
Kayleigh Sheahan, John Magee (Chaplain/Teacher), Laura Dennehy, Pat Pigott (Principal), Stephen O’Regan, Len Murphy, Derry Morley (Deputy Principal) and Alan Murphy.  (S.R.)

 

 

Thank You for Supporting Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre and the Millstreet Website at Last Weekend’s Church Gate Collection

Many thanks to everyone who kindly supported last weekend’s Church gate Collection in Millstreet in aid of Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre and the Millstreet Website. The amount collected was €1,884.88.   This money will cover the two annual costings relating to our Millstreet Website and it will also assist in the very costly restoration programme at our Museum Centre in Carnegie Hall as well as partly fund the ongoing costs of insurance, lighting, heating and communications.  (S.R.)

Seán Murphy is the LTV2 Representative in Bachelor of the Coachford Festival Competition This Saturday Night – 17th August 2013

Seán Murphy of "The Pub" in Carriganima is the LTV2 Representative in this Saturday Night's Bachelor of the Coachford Competition . With all proceeds going to Suicide Aware one can vote for Seán by texting Bachelor 114 to 57003. Text cost €1.00 each with the proceeds going to such a praiseworthy cause. (S.R.)
Seán Murphy of Knocknakilla and “The Pub” in Carriganima is the LTV2 Representative in this Saturday Night’s Bachelor of the Coachford Festival Competition . With all proceeds going to Suicide Aware one can vote for Seán by texting Bachelor 114 to 57003. Text cost €1.00 each with the proceeds going to such a praiseworthy cause.  Click on Poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Calling the class of 1983

Calling the class of 1983

(plus repeats!)

 

You may be on the run for 25yrs since we finished, or, 30yrs since we started … so take your pick …but either way … you are …

 

WANTED

to attend your

 class reunion on Friday Sept 6th in the Wallis Arms hotel Millstreet at 8pm.

 

Terms and conditions!

 

-Partners optional (keep them away from your old flames!)

 

-No “wine coloured” clothing allowed

(or anything that resembles the school uniform)

 

-Dance, drink, mingling and loud laughter essential (don’t worry .. nothing will be posted on face book!!)

 

-Mass before hand at 7.30pm in St Patricks church (that’s the big building in the west end!)

 

-Tickets 20 euro (cheap as we could make them!)

 

-Buffet and music provided (the rest is up to you!)

 

It’s a great chance to meet up with old friends so PLEASE let us know if you can attend or not by texting one of the following numbers before Aug 2nd

 

Ann Coleman – 086 8188036

Tracy Cotter – 086 3579723

Mike Dineen – 086 1794465

Thomas O’ Leary – 087 6932291

Derry Sheehan – 086 2665893

 

Once confirmed please post 20euro FAO Margaret Hartnett, Post Office, Millstreet.

Tickets will be held for you and can be collected on the night.

Olympic Jumps at Magnificent Green Glens

Green Glens looks magnificent as it prepares for the highly prestigious Horse Show 2013. The London 2012 Olympic Jumps blend in quite brilliantly into the exquisite setting. We encourage you to visit this true Irish Equestrian Event Supreme over the next few days to experience Green Glens at its very best ever. (S.R.)
Green Glens looks magnificent as it prepares for the highly prestigious Horse Show 2013. The London 2012 Olympic Jumps blend in quite brilliantly into the exquisite setting. We encourage you to visit this true Irish Equestrian Event Supreme over the next few days to experience Green Glens at its very best ever.   (S.R.)

4Preparations for Millstreet Show August 2013 -800 22Preparations for Millstreet Show August 2013 -800 29Preparations for Millstreet Show August 2013 -800 33Preparations for Millstreet Show August 2013 -800Here we share 90 more images of this unique setting.   Enormous credit is due to the Duggan Family and the wonderfully dedicated Team of marvellous people who have brought this spectacular [read more …] “Olympic Jumps at Magnificent Green Glens”

Regional Report 1180 – 13th August 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1180 from Millstreet.  Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful autumn morning.The stage is set at the Mighty Green Glens Complex for another showstopping extravaganza of Equine events.This years Show promises to be the best to date and we’ve had some good ones. Starting on tomorrow Wednesday it will build up as the days go on to agreat grand finale on Sunday afternoon. The weather forecast is good.Admission is free from beginning to end and so is parking. There is a prize fund of over €180,000. (Thousand)

The Show jumps themselves have been brought over from London having graced the equine events there for the Olympic
Games.
Teams of staff will be there to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan.Please look up the Green Glens Website for all the details.
There will be lots of Trade Stands, Various food outlets. Ample seating, and toilet facilities.
Our Summer Horse Show is special in this year of the Gathering. Come and be part of it.

More Accommodation is still needed. If you can help please contact the office at the Green Glens 029 70800 right away.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1180 – 13th August 2013”

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 Run

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 took place on Sunday, 11th August assembling for registration and refreshments at the Aroma Café in The Square. There were two separate Runs - The Cars destination was Mallow while the Tractors made their way to Ballydesmond. (S.R.)
Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 took place on Sunday, 11th August assembling for registration and refreshments at the Aroma Café in The Square. There were two separate Runs – The Cars destination was Mallow while the Tractors made their way to Ballydesmond.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

8Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 Run -800 41Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 Run -800Here we share a selection of pictures illustrating the many very well maintained vehicles which took part in the Autumn Vintage [read more …] “Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 Run”

Millstreet Community Singers Wonderfully Enhance This Evening’s Liturgy

Millstreet Community Singers truly enhanced this evening's liturgy at the 6.30 Mass with their superb choice of hymns sung in beautiful harmony under the direction of coordinator supreme, Marie Twomey (on guitar). When the Singers had sung their final hymn - the splendidly spirited "Shine Your Light" great applause came from the large congregation. (S.R.)
Millstreet Community Singers truly enhanced this evening’s liturgy at the 6.30 Mass with their superb choice of hymns sung in beautiful harmony under the direction of coordinator supreme, Marie Twomey (on guitar). When the Singers had sung their final hymn – the splendidly spirited “This Little Light of Mine” – great applause came from the large congregation.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Medjugorje Ceremonies Live on Excellent Website

Thanks to Breeda from Co. Kerry we have been alerted to an excellent website www.mir.ie which allows one to watch the daily services live in Medjugorje . Many local people have gone on pilgrimage to this magnificent Marian Shrine and have attended many of these special ceremonies while there. (S.R.)
Thanks to Breeda from Co. Kerry we have been alerted to an excellent website (see below)  which allows one to watch the daily services live and in English from Medjugorje . Many local people have gone on pilgrimage to this magnificent Marian Shrine and have attended many of these special ceremonies while there.     (S.R.)

The name of the website is:  www.mir.ie   (“Mir” means “Peace”)

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 10th &11th August 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

11th August, 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: Mary Fenton (nee Noonan), Coolinarne & New York

Kathleen Murphy, Coolinarne [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 10th &11th August 2013”

Visiting Millstreet Museum & News of a Museum Exhibition to Coincide with Cork 20 Event in October 2013

We were delighted to welcome the Buckley Family from Ennis to our Museum during this past week. Seán (originally from Kilcorney) is grandson of the gentleman who first established Kilcorney Feis in 1910. The Family are pictured here with the very historic "Mobo" toy horse of the 1950s which was presented a number of years ago to the Museum by Maurice Walsh of Ickenham near London who came originally from Dooneen near Millstreet Railway Station. Our Museum Church Gate Collection takes place this evening and tomorrow in Millstreet. (S.R.)
We were delighted to welcome the Buckley Family from Ennis to our Museum during this past week. Seán (originally from Kilcorney) is grandson of Liam Ó Buachalla who first established Kilcorney Feis in 1910.  Seán will be kindly coordinating a wonderful Motor Sport Exbibition especially focusing on some fascinating model cars – all to coincide with the upcoming Cork 20 prestigious event in Millstreet in October 2013.  The Family are pictured here with the very historic “Mobo” toy horse of the 1950s which was presented a number of years ago to the Museum by Maurice Walsh of Ickenham near London who came originally from Dooneen near Millstreet Railway Station. Our Museum Church Gate Collection takes place this evening and tomorrow in Millstreet.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

 

Seán Buckley beside the unfinished Museum feature on the History of Kilcorney FeisBeside Eurovision 1993 Display in Millstreet Museum

 

Supporting Millstreet Museum, Tourist Information Centre & Millstreet Website This Weekend – 10th & 11th August 2013

At this weekend's Church Gate Collection in Millstreet the support is greatly appreciated not only for our Museum, Tourist Information Centre but also the Millstreet Website. While our Millstreet Website is coordinated by three people (Hannelie, Michael & Seán) plus further contributors - who are glad to do so on a voluntary basis - there are two annual expenses - one for the hosting of the site and one for our .ie domain name. This money comes from our Museum fund. Clearly the value of our website is evident as, for example, we had several hundreds of hits during this past week for our Millstreet Debs feature. We thank a Millstreet native , now residing in Co. Kerry who kindly posted a cheque of €20.00 to help defray our costs. (S.R.)
At this weekend’s Church Gate Collection in Millstreet your kind support is greatly appreciated not only for our Museum, Tourist Information Centre but also for the Millstreet Website. While our Millstreet Website is coordinated by three people (Hannelie, Michael & Seán) plus further contributors – who are glad to do so on a voluntary basis – there are two annual expenses – one for the hosting of the site and one for our .ie domain name. This money comes from our Museum fund. Clearly the value of our website is evident as, for example, we had several hundreds of hits during this past week for our Millstreet Debs feature. We thank a Millstreet native, now residing in Co. Kerry who this week kindly posted a cheque of €20.00 to help defray our costs.   Click image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Attractive “Lach” Grocery Shop Relocates at Minor Row, Millstreet

Pawel Swies (087 136 2046) introduces us to his recently relocated very attractive Grocery Shop named "Lach" - a Polish name which refers to the popular name of the area from which Pawel comes. The colourful Shop is situated very close to Supervalu in Minor Row, Millstreet. We extend very best wishes and success to Pawel in his new setting. Click on the images to enlarge the images. (S.R.)
Pawel Swies (087 136 2046) introduces us to his recently relocated very attractive Grocery Shop named “Lach” – a Polish name which refers to the popular name of the area from which Pawel comes. The colourful Shop is situated very close to Supervalu in Minor Row, Millstreet. We extend very best wishes and success to Pawel in his new setting almost across the road from his original location in Minor Row.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

15Lach Grocery Shop Relocates - August 2013 -800Here we visit Pawel’s Shop on Wednesday, 7th August 2013 to view the impressive range of items on display.  Pawel is delighted to promote lots of local activities with his excellent Notice Board.   He is a very accomplished Actor who has appeared in [read more …] “Attractive “Lach” Grocery Shop Relocates at Minor Row, Millstreet”

Millstreet Community School Debs 2013

Exquisite style was truly in evidence at The Square on Wednesday, 7th August 2013 as all the young people assembled for the 2013 Millstreet Community School Debs. (S.R.)
Exquisite style was truly in evidence at The Square on Wednesday, 7th August 2013 as all the young people assembled for the 2013 Millstreet Community School Debs.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

53Millstreet Community School Debs 2013 -800 91Millstreet Community School Debs 2013 -800The two Kealy coaches transported the happy group to the South Court Hotel in Limerick.   Here we share a selection of over 90 images recording the wonderfully joyful and elegant annual occasion.    Many family members, friends and supporters attended to [read more …] “Millstreet Community School Debs 2013”

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn 2013 Car and Tractor Run

Millstreet Vintage Club Autumn Car and Tractor Run will be held on Sunday 11th August 2013. Registration (€10) in The Aroma Café, Millstreet from 11.00am.  Car Run to commence at 11.45am on a tour of Duhallow and on to Mallow for Dinner (The Arches). 
Tractor Run to commence at 12 noon on a tour to Cullen (12.30) and continue on to Ballydesmond for Dinner (Bobs Bar & Restaurant).

Annual Padre Pio Ceremonies at Rochestown on Sunday, 11th August 2013….Donal Enright Will be in Attendance at this Special Annual Event

We thank Dan Joe Kelleher, Carriganima for this important poster. (S.R.)
We thank Dan Joe Kelleher, Carriganima for this important poster.  Donal Enright will be in attendance at this special annual event.   Click on image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Car Boot Sale & Country Market

 

                                   Los Zarcos F.C.                                     

                                                                                    Car Boot Sale & Country Market

                                                                                                  

                     Station Road, Millstreet, Co Cork

Sunday 18th August

&

Sunday 15th September

Cars €8.00… Large Vans €15.00 ……..Buyers €2.00

Traders Set Up @ 7.00 a.m.

                                                          For Further Details Contact 087 9492958 or 087 2125942

Millstreet Macra Summer BBQ 2013

Millstreet Macra are hosting their annual BBQ on Saturday the 17th August in Corkery’s Bar. It is the fourth annual summer event and promises to be bigger and better than before. O’ Leary’s butchers will be supplying the delicious barbeque and this will be accompanied by a cocktail bar and DJ Nev until late.

 

The event is our first time hosting something as part of the macra ‘Know your neighbour’ initiative and we would love everyone to come out and join in the fun! It is also a perfect opportunity to find out more about the club if you are interested in joining. For more information see our facebook page or contact Katie at 087 3684138.
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