Regional Report 1174 – 2nd July 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1174 From Millstreet.  Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this mild and damp,Tuesday morning  of our Festival Week here in Millstreet.

Starting on Thursday July 4th Independence Day, The full list of activities are written bold and plain the  former McCarthy’s TV Window in the Town Square. Check it every time you pass and keep up with the events.

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Camogie Results

Under 14 county. Millstreet 11g-11p St. Vincent’s 5g-6p. Millstreet into county quarter final. Under 16 county league. Millstreet 9g-9p. Newtownshandrum 5g3p. Minor county league semi final Millstreet 9g-9p Cobh 1g3p. Millstreet into county league final.   We thank Tony McCaul for this update.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Hosting Cork Co. Board Monthly G.A.A. Draw at Colemans

Cork Co. Board GAA Draw at Colemans on Thursday, 27th June 2013

With G.A.A. Stalwarts like William, Johnny and Connie representing the various sporting decades, among the large gathering who assembled at Colemans for the monthly Cork Co. Board Draw
With G.A.A. Stalwarts like William, Johnny and Connie representing the various sporting decades, among the large gathering who assembled at Colemans very impressive Showroom for the monthly Cork Co. Board Draw it emerged that the first prize of the Kia car went to Mitchelstown.   There was one prize of €150.00 for the Dennehy Family of Gortavehy.  More pics. later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Temporary Opening of Millstreet Museum for Gathering Festival

Millstreet Museum & Tourist Information Centre will open on a temporary basis to coincide with Millstreet Gathering Festival.    The Centre is presently being prepared for its official opening later in the Summer but we welcome visitors to view the work-in-progress this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (4th, 5th and 6th July 2013).  Opening Hours on the three days are from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m..      (S.R.)

Wonderful Wedding of Louise & Brendan – Millstreet Party at McCarthy’s Bar

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The wonderful wedding of Louise McCarthy, Lackabawn and Brendan Cooper, Claraghatlea, Millstreet took place at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 23rd June 2013. On the next day at McCarthy's Bar, The Square, Millstreet a superb Party took place with excellent music supplied by "The Kelt" (Con & Tom). (S.R.)
The wonderful wedding of Louise McCarthy, Lackabawn and Brendan Cooper, Claraghatlea, Millstreet took place at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Saturday, 22nd June 2013. On the next day at McCarthy’s Bar, The Square, Millstreet a superb Party took place with excellent music supplied by “The Kelt” (Con & Tom).   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Here we share a further selection of images from the very enjoyable Party. (Please ignore any highlighted word(s) in this caption except the highlighted “continue reading” below…. It’s a technical problem with the website at the moment.)  If we receive images of the Wedding and with the permission of The Happy Couple we shall be delighted to share.   We all wish Louise and Brendan all the very best [read more …] “Wonderful Wedding of Louise & Brendan – Millstreet Party at McCarthy’s Bar”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 30th June 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

thirteenth sunday in ordinary time

30th June, 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: Tony O’Callaghan, Killarney & Rathduane [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 30th June 2013”

Ballyhass Lakes Superb School Tour 2013

Cloghoula N.S. School Tour took place on Thursday, 27th June 2013 to the magnificent Ballyhass Lakes Adventure Centre near Mallow. Here we share the first three of many colourful images of a truly excellent school tour blessed with glorious sunshine and lots of exciting activities coordinated by such a helpful, encouraging and friendly Staff. Full information on this hidden gem situated on our doorstep is available on   

www.ballyhasslakes.ie

                                              Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Millstreet Tidy Towns Website Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns Website
Please check out http://www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/ for daily updates on news, events and photographs.
Recent items include:
1. Tidy Towns Notice Board at SuperValu
2. Window Display in Main Street
3. Upcoming Community Project: St. Mary’s Cemetery
4. Photograph Sequence: Millstreet in Bloom!
5. Photograph Sequence: Volunteers at Work: May & June 2013
6. Millstreet Tidy Towns Reports 2000 – 2012
We thank Ciara Hickey for this important update.  (S.R.)

Centra’s “School’s Out” Summer Party 2013 Hugely Successful

What a wonderful way to begin the Summer School Holidays - A superb Summer Party was very generously organised by Herlihy's Centra, Millstreet on Wednesday, 26th June 2013 with delicious refreshments, marvellous face-painting and balloon craftsmanship - all proving so very popular with the Primary School children and their Parents and Guardians. (S.R.)
What a wonderful way to begin the Summer School Holidays – A superb Summer Party was very generously organised by Herlihy’s Centra, Millstreet on Wednesday, 26th June 2013 with delicious refreshments, marvellous face-painting and balloon craftsmanship – all proving so very popular with the Primary School children and their Parents and Guardians.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

16Centra's School's Out Party 26 June 2013 -800Great credit is due to the Herlihy Family and wonderfully dedicated Staff on organising such a splendidly enjoyable event.   Here we share lots more images illustrating the joy of the young people on a day blessed with [read more …] “Centra’s “School’s Out” Summer Party 2013 Hugely Successful”

Gina of Gina, Dale Haze & The Champions Interviewed at 10 on CMS Tonight

Tonight on Cork Music Station at 10.00 William Fitzgerald of CMS will interview the famous and very popular singer, Gina of  “Gina, Dale Haze & The Champions”.   Log into www.corkmusicstation.com for what promises to be a special and most interesting radio feature.     (S.R.)

Millstreet Golf Society – Outing on Saturday, 6th July 2013

Millstreet Golf Society have an outing to Kanturk GC on Saturday 6th  July.   Tee time is from 11:00 to 13:00. It is being run in conjunction with The Gathering Festival and is open to members,ex-members, casual golfers and visitors to the town for the weekend.  If you are interested in playing please contact Denis at 087 9527880 or Jer at 087 7932736.    Closing date for entries is Thursday 4th July.    We thank Denis Hickey for this important notice.     (S.R.)

Childminder available in Millstreet

Childminder/mother available in Millstreet

I have one vacancy as of today.child

I have sixteen years experience and excellent references.

I provide a lovely family setting home away from home. Healthy home cooked meals.

One to one attention.

I am registered with childminding Ireland and Cork County childcare committee.

Fully insured, Garda vetted for childcare.

First Aid/CPR

for further information please contact

Mag O’Connor 086 3081979

T.T. Howard Broadcasts His Weekly Programme on Cork Music Station

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This week T.T. Howard is seen broadcasting from the Mount Leader Studio in Millstreet. T.T.'s weekly programme is hugely popular especially with fans of Country-and-Western and Irish music. The programme may be heard every Tuesday from 8.00 to 9.30pm. (S.R.)
This week T.T. Howard is seen broadcasting from the Mount Leader Studio in Millstreet. T.T.’s weekly programme is hugely popular especially with fans of Country-and-Western and Irish music. The programme may be heard every Tuesday from 8.00 to 9.30pm. (S.R.)

Regional Report 1173 – 25th June 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1173 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Tuesday morning.

The fine weather is adding great  joy all round. Baoichas le Dia. Farmers are getting on with their work with a little more ease. The Exams are over and all concerned are breathing a sigh of relief. And the National Schools are about to close their doors until September. Today Cloghoula School are having their usual Mass and B B Q to mark the occasion and  yesterday,the
town schools   had  sports in the Park in lovely weather.

Today our Centra Store is offering free refreshments to both children and parents to send them all on their merry way for the next three months. We wish them a happy and safe holiday.

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Death Notice: Ann Lucey, Minor Row, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Ann Lucey, Minor Row, Millstreet.  Reception of her Remains and Prayers for the repose of her Soul will take place in St. Patrick’s Church,  Millstreet  on tonight (Monday, 24th June 2013) at 7.30p.m..    Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Tuesday) at 1.00p.m. followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

John is Presented with his Very Impressive Cheque at “Clara Inn” by Millstreet Lotto Committee on Sunday Night as is Donal

The very popular winner of last week’s Local Lotto prize of €10,400.00 – John Murphy (seated in centre) of Clara, Millstreet – was presented with his superb cheque at the “Clara Inn” on Sunday, 23rd June 2013 by Marie Twomey and Cllr. Noel Buckley representing the Lotto Committee. Donal Guiney (seated on extreme right), seller of the lucky ticket, was also presented with his €1,040.00 cheque. Also pictured on extreme left in front is Ursula Pomeroy of the wonderfully attractive “Clara Inn”.  Further members of the Committee are included in our cheerful photograph. Sincere Congratulations to John and Donal from everyone.    Click on image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race Officially Launched

Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race launched MILLSTREET Athletic Club commemorates a great legend of sport on the inaugural staging of the Willie Neenan Memorial 10km Road Race on Friday, July 5. The race promises to be a fitting tribute to Willie’s memory and his contribution to athletics over a lifetime. And a great friend, Fr. Paddy Byrne, former US coach has donated a magnificent perpetual Cup in memory of Willie. For more than 60 years, Willie engaged in competitive athletics, his power packed and consistent efforts impeccably displayed and distinct trails of a man known far and wide. A large ovntry is expected for the road race, entries online cost €10 @eventmaster and €15 on the day. Entries will be taken at the Millstreet GAA Hall. Everyone will get a finishers prize. The programme co-incides with the Millstreet Summer Festival, children races start at 6pm at the Hospital Cross and a walk is underway from 7pm before the big race is up from near the Hospital Cross on Killarney Road at 7.30pm . The route takes in Main Street, Drishane Road, turning right at Coole Cross for Rathcoole, another right for Killowen onto the Kilcorney road and returning to Millstreet for a finish is at the Bridge near Noel C Duggan’s Hardware Shop.
Willie Neenan Memorial Road Race launched
MILLSTREET Athletic Club commemorates a great legend of sport on the inaugural staging of the Willie Neenan Memorial 10km Road Race on Friday, July 5.
The race promises to be a fitting tribute to Willie’s memory and his contribution to athletics over a lifetime. And a great friend, Fr. Paddy Byrne, former US coach has donated a magnificent perpetual Cup in memory of Willie.
For more than 60 years, Willie engaged in competitive athletics, his power packed and consistent efforts impeccably displayed and distinct trails of a man known far and wide.
A large ovntry is expected for the road race, entries online cost €10 @eventmaster and €15 on the day. Entries will be taken at the Millstreet GAA Hall. Everyone will get a finishers prize.
The programme co-incides with the Millstreet Summer Festival, children races start at 6pm at the Hospital Cross and a walk is underway from 7pm before the big race is up from near the Hospital Cross on Killarney Road at 7.30pm . The route takes in Main Street, Drishane Road, turning right at Coole Cross for Rathcoole, another right for Killowen onto the Kilcorney road and returning to Millstreet for a finish is at the Bridge near Noel C Duggan’s Hardware Shop.  (We thank John Tarrant for this important update with its photograph and caption – S.R.)

Uplifting Signs on Wonderfully Colourful Millstreet Approach Road

The wonderfully colourful Drishane Road approach to Millstreet has recently had a number of uplifting signs added. The exquisite floral arrangements so enhance the overall effect. Very special credit is due to our Millstreet Tidy Towns superbly dedicated members. (S.R.)
The wonderfully colourful Drishane Road approach to Millstreet has recently had a number of uplifting signs added. The exquisite floral arrangements so enhance the overall effect. Very special credit is due to our Millstreet Tidy Towns superbly dedicated members.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Regional Report 1172 – 18th June 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1172 from Millstreet.
Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely calm Tuesday morning.

Today we want to send best wishes for many years of happy retirement to Denis J Hickey, better known as Denny John, of Cullen who has recently retired following almost 50 years of faithful service at Noel C Duggans. His cheery ways and unequalled attention to duty,will be sorely missed. Again we wish himself and his lovely wife Mary, the best of health and happiness in the future.

A note from Bina Burke to say a million thanks to all those who supported their church gate collect in aid of Courtmacherry LifeBoats at the weekend, which amounted to €2 053.

Following almost 5 years of waiting our museum looks like its going to be a reality once again, at the Carnegie Hall. At the moment it is being fitted with state of the art show cabinets and  up-to –date computer equipment. Needless to say it will be costly so Sean Radley and his team will need lots of help to get it up and running. And the good news is that it will also double as our brand new tourist office. So keep an eye on its progress.

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Wonderful Retirement Reception for Pat Breen at Wallis Arms Hotel

Retirement Reception for Pat Breen on 21st June 2013

Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen. Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O'Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O'Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later - Click on the images to enlarge) - S.R.
Millstreet INTO organised a superb reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 21st June 2013 to mark the retirement of Pat Breen following such dedicated service to Primary Education.  Excellent speeches were delivered by Joan O’Mahony (Principal, Presentation N.S.) and Brendan O’Sullivan, National President of the INTO. Pat expressed his sincere thanks to the Organisers, his wife, Mary and Family who were among the large attendance, the Hotel Staff and Management and all who made the various presentations. (More pictures to follow later – Click on the images to enlarge) – S.R.

Ted Dineen Celebrates His 50th Birthday at Wallis Arms Hotel

We extend heartfelt and sincere best wishes for a very Happy 50th Birthday to Ted Dineen of Cloghoula, Millstreet which together with his wife, his Family and Friends joined a very enjoyable reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel.
We extend heartfelt and sincere best wishes for a very Happy 50th Birthday to Ted Dineen of Cloghoula, Millstreet who together with his wife, his Family and Friends joined a very enjoyable reception at the Wallis Arms Hotel.  Ted’s actual birthday is today – Saturday, 22nd June 2013.   (S.R.)Ted Dineen's 50th Birthday at Wallis Arms Hotel on 21 June 2013