Preparing for 20th Anniversary of 1993 Millstreet Eurovision

Superbly dedicated members of the 20th Anniversary Eurovision Committee adding to the colour and brightness of our Town as preparations for the 20th Anniversary of the 1993 Millstreet Eurovision make steady progress. (S.R.)
Superbly dedicated members of the 20th Anniversary Eurovision Committee adding to the colour and brightness of our Town as preparations for the 20th Anniversary of the 1993 Millstreet Eurovision make steady progress.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

 

Special Interview with the Inspiring “Incredible Edible” Group from England

Michael Thornton filming the wonderfully inspiring “Incredible Edible” Group from Todmorden in England who are attending a special European Conference at IRD Duhallow and who are staying at Coolefield House, Millstreet. Many thanks to the Group for permitting LTV2 to record a very interesting interview for later transmission.    Full information on  www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk. Click on image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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O’Sullivan – Griffin – Duggan Family West End Millstreet 1820-1990

1905 DuggansJoe Walsh of Cahir, Co Tipperary sent us this very interesting photo and family history:

“The attached may be of interest. I think they are young Duggans c1905. Agatha (Buckley) Duggan left her pub in the west end to niece Gretta Griffin. Who died c 1992.

My great great grandfather was Jeremiah O’Sullivan of Millstreet (c1840), whose daughter Hannah married Thomas Griffin (from Mayo) and they ran a draper shop in Millstreet (1890s-1940). I think it was Corcorans later. Their daughter Mary Griffin married Jim Walsh of Cahir (where Hannah is buried), and son Tom, who stayed in Millstreet and married a Buckley – their Daughter Gretta ran a pub ‘Tanglewood’ until her death in 1992.”

If you can connect with the photo / history, leave a reply below, or send Joe an email at: <email>

Very Successful Bealtaine Quiz at Wallis Arms Hotel

A very successful Bealtaine Quiz was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Wednesday, 8th May 2013. The Kiskeam Team (pictured here) won first prize. Millstreet Community Singers performed superbly before, during half-time and after the very popular Quiz. More pictures to follow later. (S.R.)

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Author/Singer/Composer Gerard O’Callaghan Provides a Superb Bealtaine Presentation at Millstreet Library Today

Author/Singer/Composer Gerard O’Callaghan from Mallow presented an hour of superb delight today at Millstreet Library as part of the Bealtaine Festival. Gerard is also a long established member of Mallow Pipe Band.   A number of his marvellous stories have been broadcast on RTÉ’s “Sunday Miscellany”. The appreciative audience truly enjoyed Gerard’s songs and most enjoyable readings from his recently published book “Memories and Make Believe”. Gerard is pictured here with John, Breda (to whom we extend sincere thanks for organising the marvellous event) and Kathleen.   (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Mick Hannon, Dromagh

The death has occurred peacefully on Sunday, May 05, 2013 of Mick Hannon of Minehill, Dromagh. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in the care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Mallow General Hospital, Mick (formerly of Knockaclarig, Rockchapel), predeceased by his daughter Noreen; deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Bridie (nee O’Connor), daughters Bridget, Mary (Crouse), Kathleen (Downey), Elizabeth, Helen (Battye), Theresa and son Michael, sons-in-law, grand children, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet. Rosary today (Wednesday) at 7.30 o’c. Removal to the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Derrinagree tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 o’c. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations to the Friends of Mallow Hospital.

Regional Report 1166 – 7th May 2013

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by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1166 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice Tuesday morning.

We’re into the merry month of May and Feile na Bealtainne is in full swing all over Duhallow with events being held at all hours, both early and late. Old Customs and trades are being revived . A fine exhibition of crafts and trades was held at our Millstreet Country Park at the weekend and it drew crowds as were never seen before .

On Thursday night last Drishane Castle came alive to the voices of Our renowned Duhallow Choir followed by a world class Choir from Sweeden. Following the gala performances some wonderful refreshmants were served in the Castle Hall. It was attended by many people who were holidaying from America and they were in awe of the event, and took home with them the word, that Ireland is the place to visit.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1166 – 7th May 2013”

“At Your Service” Film Team Began Filming at Millstreet Country Park Today

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John & Francis Brennan with their Film Crew joined Derry Sheehan, Donie Howard and Eileen O'Riordan this morning at Millstreet Country Park to being filming for the excellent television series "At Your Service". (S.R.)
John & Francis Brennan with their Film Crew joined Derry Sheehan, Donie Howard and Eileen O’Riordan this morning at Millstreet Country Park to begin filming for the excellent television series “At Your Service”.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

6At Your Service Film Team at MCP-800The series will be screened on television next year.   John, Francis and the Team will visit MCP a number of times over coming months.   We wish all every success with this important and [read more …] ““At Your Service” Film Team Began Filming at Millstreet Country Park Today”

Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair 2013 at Millstreet Country Park

It was a truly wonderful family day for the many who attended the superbly interesting Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair at MCP on Sunday, 5th May 2013. Included here in our cover pictures on the feature is Craftsman supreme J.J. Bohan from West Cork who very kindly created the most attractive LTV2 ironcraftwork since last year's event at MCP. (S.R.)
It was a truly wonderful family day for the many who attended the superbly interesting Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair at MCP on Sunday, 5th May 2013. Included here in our cover pictures on the feature is Craftsman supreme J.J. Bohan from West Cork who very kindly created the most attractive LTV2 ironcraftwork since last year’s event at MCP.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Here we share a selection of images from the most enjoyable event at  [read more …] “Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair 2013 at Millstreet Country Park”

Results & Fixtures: 5th May 2013

Athletics: Congratulations to Billy Cronin, Knocknakilla of West Muskerry A.C. who won gold in the U17, 400m event at the Cork AAI Juvenile Athletic Championships in C.I.T on 5/5/13.

At the Bantry Bay Half Marathon, Janice Sheehan finished in a time of 1:55:38 (5th May) [results]

At the Mt Hillary mountain run (near Banteer) Jennifer Collins finished second in the ladies. (28th April) [results]

GAA: JFL: Lyre 1-09 Millstreet 1-10, 26th April
JFL: Millstreet 5-11 Boherbue 3-05, 28th April
County JHL: Millstreet 0-20 Ballymartle 2-15, 1st May
JFL: Newmarket 1-08 Millstreet 3-11, 3rd May
All Ireland U21 Football Final: Galway 1-14 Cork 1-11, 4th May. Unlucky for Kevin Crowley #18. [report]

GAA Juvenile:

U14 A/B FL: Millstreet 5-11 St Kevins 3-9, 2nd May
U16 FL: Boherbue 1-4 Millstreet 2-15, 29th April
U13 C Football Championship: Lyre 6 – 11 Millstreet 1 – 11, 27th April
Minor A Hurling League: Millstreet 1-11 Newmarket 2-16
Under 14 C Hurling League Group 2: Kilavullen 2-6 Millstreet 3-8, 25th April
Under 12 Football League Group 1E: Knocknagree 1-7 Millstreet 9-8, 20th April
Under 12 Football League Group 1E: Millstreet 5-8 Kiskeam 6-6, 13th April
Under 14 C Hurling League Group 2: Doneraile 7-8 Millstreet 2-7, 11th April
Under 13 C Football League Group 1: Castletownroche 1-5 Millstreet 8-10,
U18 Premier2 Football C’ship: Newcestown 2-16 Millstreet 2-5, 9th April

Soccer:

U16 Div 3: Leeds A 1 Rathcoole Rovers 5, 5th May (one win from their final three games will win them the league)

AUL 1A: Greenmount Rangers 2 Millstreet Celtic 5, 4th May [report from the Corkman]
U16 Div 3: Ballincollig A 2 Rathcoole Rovers 2, 28th April
County Cup Semi Final: Richmond A 2 Millstreet Celtic 0, 27th April
AUL 1A: Glenthorn Celtic 6 Rathcoole Rovers 1, 27th April
AUL 3B: Casement Celtic 2 Los Zarcos 4, 27th April
U16 Div 3: Rathcoole Rovers 3 Mayfield United A 1, 20th April
AUL 1A: Buttevant 2 Rathcoole Rovers 1; Millstreet Celtic 1 Glenthorn Celtic 2, 14th April
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 4 Kanturk 1, 14th April
U16 Div 3: Rathcoole Rovers 5 Carrigaline Hibernians 2, 6th April

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 5th May 2013”

Greenmount 2 Millstreet Celtic 5

We beat greenmount 5-2 away yesterday (5th May) to boost out chances of survival in 1A. We started poorly and were punished when they took the lead after 15 mins. We started creating chances after that and made it 1-1 in the 25th min. A Tim Kiely free kick found Tadhg Collins who finished in style with the outside if the boot. We were on top now and went ahead 10 mins later. Adrian o Connor played a pass into the feet of Collins who turned and chipped it into the path of Brian Murphy who made no mistake with the finish. They got one back 10 mins into the 2nd half and had us under pressure for another 10 mins. After 65 mins though, Murphy went on a great run up the right and was fouled out side the box. From the resulting free [read more …] “Greenmount 2 Millstreet Celtic 5”

LTV2 Millstreet-Programme 218-Repeat of Programme 200

Programme 218 which was broadcast last Thursday 02 May 2013 is now online. You can now watch our latest Programme which is a repeat of our Milestone 200th Show right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the repeat show hits our Television screens on Sunday 05 May at 8.00pm.

Marvellous Memories Recalled at MCS Class Reunion 1973 – 1978

A truly wonderful night to remember at Friday night's Class Reunion 1973 -1978 in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The organising Committee (pictured here) did an outstanding job of co-ordination for the special event including the provision of an event Cake and a pen memento for all present. (S.R.)
A truly wonderful night to remember at Friday night’s Class Reunion 1973 -1978 in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The organising Committee (pictured here) did an outstanding job of co-ordination for the special event including the provision of an event Cake and a pen memento for all present.   Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Geraldine Dennehy did a superb job in arranging the group photograph and taking the official pictures.   We at the Millstreet website thank the organisers for permitting us to share some 127 images recording the magnificent occasion.   Ken D. Brennan, former Principal MCS delivered a wonderful address while three further members of the former Staff also attended.   Pádraig O’Driscoll was an excellent MC and DJ for the event and accorded much appreciated uplifting words re the value of the Millstreet Website.   The eight past-pupils who have gone to their Eternal Reward were very especially remembered at the beginning of the night.    Here we share a  [read more …] “Marvellous Memories Recalled at MCS Class Reunion 1973 – 1978”

Parish Newsletter – Sixth Sunday of Easter – 5th May, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for  BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Sixth Sunday of Easter – 5th May, 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:  Con Lane, Cahirdowney; Eileen O’Neill, England & Millstreet

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Sixth Sunday of Easter – 5th May, 2013”

Wonderfully Successful Class Reunion 1973 – 1978 at Wallis Arms Hotel

A superbly organised MCS Class Reunion 1973 - 1978 took place at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 3rd May 2013. Pádraig O'Driscoll as MC Supreme organised a most enjoyable 1970s quiz following the delicious meal awarding the winners the honour to cut the official Reunion Cake. Lots more pictures to follow within the next 24 hours. (S.R.)
A superbly organised MCS Class Reunion 1973 – 1978 took place at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 3rd May 2013.   Pádraig O’Driscoll as MC Supreme (extreme right, front row) organised a most enjoyable 1970s quiz following the delicious meal awarding the winners the honour to cut the official Reunion Cake. Lots more pictures to follow within the next 24 hours.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Exquisite Bealtaine Concert at Drishane with Duhallow and Swedish Choirs

Duhallow Choral Society & Katarina Kammarkor Choir from Sweden performing at a hugely enjoyable Cork Choral Fringe Festival Concert in the Church of the Little Flower at Drishane on Thursday, 2nd May 2013 from 7pm. (S.R.)
Duhallow Choral Society & Katarina Kammarkor Choir from Sweden performing at a hugely enjoyable Cork Choral Fringe Festival Concert in the Church of the Little Flower at Drishane on Thursday, 2nd May 2013 from 7pm.    (S.R.)

11Cork Choral Fringe Festival at Drishane 2013 -800We now share over forty images from the very special and memorable evening at Drishane.   Great credit is due to IRD Duhallow on organising such a very successful Bealtaine 2013 event.   Superb refreshments were provided by the Staff in the beautiful Hall after the performance while marvellous live piano music was played by Ignacio – Jazz Pianist.   The unforgettable occasion was recorded by Paddy Buckley, Paddy Tobin and I also made a recording while Pat [read more …] “Exquisite Bealtaine Concert at Drishane with Duhallow and Swedish Choirs”

Death Notice: Con Lane, Cahirdowney

The death has occurred on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 of Con Lane of Cahirdowney, Millstreet. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Thursday from 6pm with removal at 8pm to Millstreet Church. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Contact Tarrant Undertakers, Millstreet on 029-78015.

Preparing for Eurovision Tea Party on 18th May 2013

Meeting at the Wallis Arms on Wednesday, 1st May 2013 - members of Millstreet Community Council and Friends - continuing to make preparations for the wonderful 20th Anniversary of Eurovision event to be held at Green Glens on Saturday, 18th May. Tickets
Meeting at the Wallis Arms on Wednesday, 1st May 2013 – members of Millstreet Community Council and Friends – continuing to make preparations for the wonderful 20th Anniversary of Eurovision event to be held at Green Glens on Saturday, 18th May. Tickets are available from Margaret Bourke at Millstreet Credit Union (029 70764), from Mairéad Daly or any member of Millstreet Community Council.   Different groups have already booked their own table.   The Committee is delighted to facilitate full table bookings from groups.  We thank John Tarrant for taking this group photograph and for helping to promote this quite unique event.   Click on image to enlarge.  (S.R.)