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

 

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                                                                                    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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Regional Report 1179 – 6th August

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1179 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice and mild Tuesday morning.

A special greeting this morning to our own birthday girl, Hanna Mary Daly and all at Teach Altra.

The  parish Lotto Draw  was held at the Clara Inn Last night and the Jackpot was not won. Next draw will be at the Wallis Arms Hotel next Sunday night with a Jackpot of €2,800.

A million congratulations to our neighbours in Boherbue on their highly successful Gathering Festival which they held over the weekend. Look up our website for all the photographs. And how wonderful to see one of our own, Fr, Jim Kenneally being their Grand Marshel. The organisers can take a well-earned bow on the good job well done.

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Museum & Tourist Information Centre Opening on Wednesday and Church Gate Collection 2013 This Coming Weekend

Although not fully ready for the official opening of Millstreet Museum & Tourist Information Centre as further signage and wall units have as yet to be completed we shall be opening to the public from Wednesday.   Our annual Church Gate Collection takes place this coming weekend – 10th and 11th August 2013 – in Millstreet.   Restoration work has been very costly and this Annual Collection is our main source of funding.   We very much appreciate the kind support of everyone.   (S.R.)

Darragh Kiely Wins All-Ireland Under12 Bowling Championship in Armagh

A magnificent reception awaited the superbly talented Darragh Kiely of Curraraigue, Kilcorney when he arrived to the playing of a Piper and a host of cheering supporters celebrating Darragh's brilliant All-Ireland win in the prestigious Bowling Championships held in Co. Armagh over the weekend. We all extend sincere congratulations to Darragh on such a truly marvellous sporting achievement of which not only his parents and family can be so justly proud but indeed the whole community and Cork County. (S.R.)
A magnificent reception awaited the superbly talented Darragh Kiely of Curraraigue, Kilcorney when he arrived to the playing of a Piper and a host of cheering supporters celebrating his wonderfully brilliant All-Ireland win in the prestigious Bowling Championships held in Co. Armagh over the weekend. We all extend sincere congratulations to Darragh on such a truly marvellous sporting achievement of which not only his parents and family can be so justly proud but indeed the whole community and Cork County.  William J. Leahy addressed the gathering and accorded much praise  to Darragh and to many including Youth Officer, Tim Kelleher.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Here we share a selection of over 20 images of this Monday’s joyful celebration (5th August 2013) in Kilcorney.   This is the first such major win at All-Ireland level in Bowling in the Kilcorney area since the late Gerald Bourke’s highly prestigious win many [read more …] “Darragh Kiely Wins All-Ireland Under12 Bowling Championship in Armagh”

Millstreet Carnival Memories

Appearing in a wonderful feature entitled "Our Day Out" in Saturday's "Evening Echo" (3rd August 2013) we're delighted to share this very special picture of the Millstreet Carnival Queen and her Ladies-in-waiting of the 1950s. If you can assist in helping us to name all we would very much appreciate it - Just leave a comment. (S.R.)
Appearing in a wonderful feature entitled “Our Day Out” in Saturday’s “Evening Echo” (3rd August 2013) we’re delighted to share this very special picture of the Millstreet Carnival Queen and her Ladies-in-waiting of the 1950s. If you can assist in helping us to name all we would very much appreciate it – Just leave a comment.  Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Fr. Jim Leads Magnificent Gathering Pageant Parade 2013 in Boherbue

Fr. Jim Kennelly, P. P. as Grand Marshall led the truly magnificent Boherbue Pageant Parade in Boherbue on Sunday, 4th August. It was one of the important highlights of a brilliant Gathering Festival in Boherbue. Enormous credit is due to Coordinator Dr. Mary Leader and a wonderfully dedicated Organising Committee. Here we share well over 300 images of this most memorable and hugely enjoyable event. ( S.R.)
Fr. Jim Kennelly, P. P. as Grand Marshall led the truly magnificent Boherbue Pageant Parade through Boherbue on Sunday, 4th August. It was one of the important highlights of a brilliant Gathering Festival in Boherbue. Enormous credit is due to Coordinator Dr. Mary Leader and a wonderfully dedicated Organising Committee. Here we share 312 images of this most memorable and hugely enjoyable event.   We’ve recorded lots of footage for later transmission on LTV2 during our new season in the Autumn.   Click on the images to enlarge.  ( S.R.)

Gathering Parade in Boherbue 2013The excellent Narrator at the Parade was Peadar O’Callaghan.   Windows throughout Boherbue displayed a most interesting range of historic memorabilia.   In Pearse Community Centre a superb photographic exhibition took place.  A splendid Barbeque was enjoyed at The Square with the most professional of Cooks who served in style and with great humour.   A mighty occasion!   Now do enjoy our 312 images of [read more …] “Fr. Jim Leads Magnificent Gathering Pageant Parade 2013 in Boherbue”

Celebrating Peter & Bernie Lane’s Silver Wedding Anniversary at “The Pub” in Carriganima on Friday, 19th July 2013

On Friday, 19th July 2013 in The Pub at Carriganima a truly marvellous night of celebration took place marking the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Bernie & Peter Lane of Cahirdowney, Millstreet. In the company of their daughter, Regina and son, Conor and a host of relatives and friends, live contact through skype was made with daughter Gretta in Australia. This was a first for The Pub to provide such amazing worldwide access to the joy of the capacity gathering who sent lots of messages to Gretta in Australia. An excellent video superbly capturing the past 25 years was also shared on the night. (S.R.)

On Friday, 19th July 2013 in The Pub at Carriganima a truly marvellous night of celebration took place marking the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Bernie & Peter Lane of Cahirdowney, Millstreet. In the company of their daughter, Regina, and son, Conor,  and a host of relatives and friends, live contact through skype was made with daughter Gretta in Australia. This was a first for The Pub to provide such amazing worldwide access to the joy of the capacity gathering who sent lots of messages to Gretta in Australia. An excellent video superbly capturing the past 25 years was also shared on the night.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Here we share a selection of pictures from the wonderfully enjoyable night when many of Peter’s musical Friends joined in the celebrations providing the very best of song, music and dance.   Sincere Congratulations to [read more …] “Celebrating Peter & Bernie Lane’s Silver Wedding Anniversary at “The Pub” in Carriganima on Friday, 19th July 2013″