Regional Report 1166 – 7th May 2013

32RTÉ Film Crew in Millstreet 13 March 2013 -800

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

5At Your Service Film Team at MCP-800

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.)

9Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair 2013 at MCP -800 40Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair 2013 at MCP -800

1Traditional Craft & Blacksmithing Fair 2013 at MCP -800

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.)

110MCS Class 1973 -1978 Reunion 2013 -800

 

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.)

2013_0503_220138-800

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.)

Regional Report 1165 – 30th April 2013

Eily-Buckley-in-a-classroom-in-Nebraska3-225x300by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1165 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice pleasant Tuesday morning the last day of April.

Following in the steps of the  Walking Festival the previous week,  the MonsterMac enjoyed fine weather  this past weekend, at the Millstreet Country Park. The cream of athletes both men and women from many parts of the country took on the mighty challenge that tested every fibre of their being. Once again heartiest congratulations goes to our own Brian Murphy, on winning the Munster Adventure Challenge over 64 kms.

Meanwhile in the town a vintage rally both for cars and tractors took off in crisp sunshine. Cars travelling a 60 mile run around North /Mid Cork and tractors took to the picturesque slopes of Kilcorney, as far as places like the Eagles Nest and so on. Refreshments were enjoyed at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Where the Vintage Club Draw was held.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1165 – 30th April 2013”

John Tarrant’s Coverage of Monster MAC at Millstreet Country Park

Brian Murphy wins Monster MAC MILLSTREET’S Brian Murphy delivered a compelling performance to land the overall prize in the Monster MAC adventure race hosted in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday. Conditions were tough over the Boggeragh circuit as the diverse course offered up plenty of challenges for the 250 strong entry drawn from all over the country.. A steep off road 8km run to a high point of 644m above sea level to the peak of Musheramore, followed by a 25km bike trail and engaging in a kayak race in Millstreet Country Park added to a fitting test of surivival before Brian emerged to the fore much to the delight of family and supporters. Participants extended plaudits to the organising committee headed by Marie Griffin from Kilbrin coupled with the favorable weather and the hospitality of Millstreet Country Park added to the outstanding staging.
Brian Murphy wins Monster MAC
MILLSTREET’S Brian Murphy delivered a compelling performance to land the overall prize in the Monster MAC adventure race hosted in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday.
Conditions were tough over the Boggeragh circuit as the diverse course offered up plenty of challenges for the 250 strong entry drawn from all over the country.
A steep off road 8km run to a high point of 644m above sea level to the peak of Musheramore, followed by a 25km bike trail and engaging in a kayak race in Millstreet Country Park added to a fitting test of survival before Brian emerged to the fore much to the delight of family and supporters.
Participants extended plaudits to the organising committee headed by Marie Griffin from Kilbrin coupled with the favourable weather and the hospitality of Millstreet Country Park added to the outstanding staging.  (We thank John Tarrant for this very comprehensive report and wonderful selection of pictures…..S.R.) 

 

047-800 B Murphy 5-800 Monstrer Mac 2-800

Millstreet Vintage Club, Spring Car & Tractor Run

2013-04-28 Millstreet Vintage Club String Tractor RunThe Millstreet Vintage Club, Spring Car & Tractor Run was held yesterday (Sunday 28th April) leaving from the Wallis Arms at 12.15pm.

The Car Run was 60 miles through the scenic route of North and Mid Cork, while the Tractor Run was 20 miles covering the Eagles Nest area.

The results of the Club Fundraising Draw which was in aid of ROCS were:

1st Prize €1000 –  Catherine O Sullivan, Maule, Boherbue, Co.Cork

2nd Prize €100 – L.Daly,

3rd Prize €100 – Sheehan Family, Bolomore, Rathcoole, Mallow, Co.Cork

4th Prize €100 – Mary Murphy, Ballydaly

[read more …] “Millstreet Vintage Club, Spring Car & Tractor Run”

Parish Newsletter – Fifth Sunday of Easter – 28th April, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Fifth Sunday of Easter – 28th April, 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 27th April:                        

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Kitty Moynihan, Flintfield                        

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – Fifth Sunday of Easter – 28th April, 2013”

Delivery of Hay to Millstreet Dairygold Centre Directly From Kent in England

I am sending on two pictures of hay being delivered today below in Dairygold Liam Murphy recently appointed manager of Millstreet Dairygold told me that 12 lorries had delivered hay throughout the week including today. The hay has come all the way from Kent in England and is making a vital difference to struggling farmers in our community at the moment
Two pictures of hay being delivered on Saturday as photographed by Fr. James McSweeney at Millstreet  Dairygold Centre.
Liam Murphy recently appointed manager of Millstreet Dairygold told Fr. James that twelve lorries had delivered hay throughout the week including Saturday.  The hay has come all the way from Kent in England and is making a vital difference to struggling farmers in our community at the moment.   (S.R.)

DeliveryofHay02-800

Eily’s Helicopter Trip – Magnificent Birthday Surprise from Her Family

Pictured at Cork Airport with daughters Noreen and Geraldine and son, John D. - Eily Buckley together with the pilot was absolutely thrilled with her helicopter trip 80th birthday surprise. (S.R.)
Pictured on Thursday, 25th April 2013 at Cork Airport with daughters Noreen and Geraldine and son, John D. – Eily Buckley together with the pilot ready to leave for West Cork and Millstreet was absolutely thrilled with her helicopter trip 80th birthday surprise.    (S.R.)

LTV2 Millstreet-Programme 217 Now Online

Programme 217 which was broadcast last Thursday 25th April 2013 is now online. You can now watch our latest programme which was recorded in our Millstreet Studio and edited by Sean Murphy right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the repeat show hits our Television screens on Sunday 28th April at 8.00pm.

Eily’s Helicopter Birthday Surprise!

Wednesday, 24th April was Eily Buckley's 80th Birthday. To very especially mark such a wonderful occasion Eily's family organised a surprise helicopter trip from Cork Airport to West Cork and to Kilmeedy Castle, Millstreet today. Seán Murphy and I were alerted and we went to Kilmeedy Castle to await the fly over of Eily and Pilot over the Castle. This we recorded for tonight's Prog. 217 of LTV2 which will also be available online over the next few days. (S.R.)
Wednesday, 24th April 2013 was Eily Buckley’s 80th Birthday. To very especially mark such a wonderful occasion Eily’s family organised a surprise helicopter trip from Cork Airport to West Cork and to Kilmeedy Castle, Millstreet today. Seán Murphy and I were alerted and we went to Kilmeedy Castle to await the fly over of Eily and Pilot over the Castle. This we recorded for tonight’s Prog. 217 of LTV2 which will also be available online over the next few days.   Although the helicopter did not land in Millstreet undoubtedly Eily was waving to us all from the new heights she had reached today!   Happy Birthday, Eily from everyone – You are such an inspiration to All.  Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

5Eily's Helicopter Birthday Surprise - 25th Apr. 2013 -800
Here we share a selection of images from our visit to Kilmeedy today.  Please note the red helicopter in the blue sky.    What a wonderful view of magnificent [read more …] “Eily’s Helicopter Birthday Surprise!”