Special Night for Fr. Con Kiely in Ballydaly Hall on 2nd June 2013

On Sunday night in the very welcoming setting of Ballydaly Hall a special night of wonderful music, singing, refreshments and chat was held in honour of the superbly inspiring Fr. Con Kiely presently at home in his beloved Ballydaly from his splendid missionary work in South America. Here we see Fr. Con with musician supreme, Pat Joe O'Leary and with some of the many relatives and friends in attendance on Sunday night. (S.R.)
On Sunday night in the very welcoming setting of Ballydaly Hall a special night of wonderful music, singing, refreshments and chat was held in honour of the wonderfully inspiring Fr. Con Kiely presently at home in his beloved Ballydaly from his splendid missionary work in South America. Here we see Fr. Con with musician supreme, Pat Joe O’Leary and with some of the many relatives and friends in attendance on Sunday night.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

13Fr. Con Kiely Night in Ballydaly Hall 2013 -800We share a selection of images here from the superb occasion.   Fr. Con in his 70s still uses his push bike in his work and to keep so very fit does his daily exercises in the morning.   In his address at Ballydaly Hall on Sunday night he expressed his sincere joy and thanks for such a magnificent and enjoyable gathering in [read more …] “Special Night for Fr. Con Kiely in Ballydaly Hall on 2nd June 2013”

Presentation of Impressive Cheque Following Easter 2013 Vintage Event

Millstreet Vintage Club makes the official presentation of a €5,000.00 cheque to Mairéad Daly (representing
Millstreet Vintage Club makes the official presentation of a €5,000.00 cheque to the Reach Out Cancer Support Group following the Easter Vintage event at the K&L Complex,  Mount Leader, Millstreet.  We thank John Tarrant for this photograph and we shall feature further images later which we took in the “Clara Inn” on Friday, 31st May 2013.   (S.R.)

Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award

Millstreet is among 45 towns and villages from across the country being considered for the 2013 Tourism Towns Award.  The award, now in its second year, is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists.

The top ten “Highly Commended Tourism Towns” will be announced at the National Tidy Towns Awards later in year with the overall winner to be announced by Fáilte Ireland in November.

Now in its second year (Portmagee, Col. Kerry were the 2012 winners), the award will continue to focus on how participating towns have developed their local area in the following key tourism areas: [read more …] “Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award”

Parish Newsletter: 2nd June 2013 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

PARISH NEWSLETTER – BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ – 2nd 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:             Sr. Elizabeth Duggan, England & Lisnaboy

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter: 2nd June 2013 – The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ”

IRD Duhallow Training Courses

Personal Development Training Course

IRD Duhallow is now taking names for women interested in undertaking a Personal Development Training Course which will commence in September and will include the following modules: Positive versus Negative Thinking, Saying No, Developing Self – Esteem, Rights and Responsibilities, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Listening to your Intuition, Management of Feelings. The duration of this course will be once a week for eight weeks. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.

 

Interior Design Training Programme

IRD Duhallow is seeking to run an eight week intensive Interior Design Training Programme in September which will take participants through the design process from the ideas stage through to specifics including limitations of budget and size. Participants will develop sample boards as a visual aid and an in depth look into colour theory, styles, flooring, fabrics, lighting, wall finishes etc. It is the aim of this programme to encourage participant’s creativity and importantly how to apply this creativity to their own designs. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.

Karen O’Connor Wins Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week

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Karen O'Connor, Poet supreme, has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen's superb talent as a highly regarded Poet. (S.R.)
Karen O’Connor, Poet supreme, (originally from Station Road, Millstreet) has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen’s superb talent as a highly regarded Poet.     (S.R.)

Our pictures show Karen with John Bowman who opened the 42nd Listowel Writers Week at the Listowel Arms. And Karen with Noel King, Editor of Doghouse Books, a Tralee publisher.

The following is the Press Release outlining Karen’s achievements and journey to this magnificent [read more …] “Karen O’Connor Wins Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week”

Dancing Derek Inspires Great Enthusiasm at Physical Education Workshop

Professional Dancing Tutor, Derek Long from Co. Wicklow, has been inspiring the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS for the past school term with his fun-filled and excellent dance movements as part of the school's Physical Education programme. The children truly enjoy the many creative activities and uplifting music. LTV2 recorded sequences from this morning's workshop - this will be transmitted in the Autumn schedule. We thank Principal Frank O'Connor and Staff as well as Derek for permitting us to share the marvellous approach to this health promoting aspect of Primary Education. (S.R.)
Professional Dancing Tutor, Derek Long from Co. Wicklow, has been inspiring the enthusiastic pupils of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS for the past school term with his fun-filled and excellent dance movements as part of the school’s Physical Education programme. The children truly enjoy the many creative activities and uplifting music. LTV2 recorded sequences from this morning’s workshop – these will be transmitted in the Autumn schedule. We thank Principal Frank O’Connor and Staff as well as Derek for permitting us to share the marvellous approach to this health promoting aspect of Primary Education.   (S.R.)

2Dancing Derek Inspires Creative Dance Activities 2013 -800Here we share further images from our visit this morning.  Derek’s website www.dancingderek.com gives a full insight into the wide range of dance related activities.  He gives instruction in a large number of schools [read more …] “Dancing Derek Inspires Great Enthusiasm at Physical Education Workshop”

Very Successful READ Initiative Project 2013 at Millstreet Community School

MIllstreet Community School First Year pupils (1Y Tutorial) who received their READ certificates from Principal, Pat Pigott,. The READ initiative was set up jointly by the School and Cork Education Support Centre to encourage pupils to read for leisure. An initial target of one million words through Word Millionaire was set, but by the end of the project, well over four million words were read. The School hopes to develop and expand this project next year. Well done to all who were involved. Also included in the photo are Lucy McSweeeny and Mary Kate Murphy form Fifth Year and Second Year respectively who were the overall winners of the Senior School and Junior School Work Topper competition. Also included in the photograph is Jennifer O’Donoghue, English Teacher.
MIllstreet Community School First Year pupils (1Y Tutorial) who received their READ certificates from Principal, Pat Pigott. The READ initiative was set up jointly by the School and Cork Education Support Centre to encourage pupils to read for leisure. An initial target of one million words through Word Millionaire was set, but by the end of the project, well over four million words were read. The School hopes to develop and expand this project next year. Well done to all who were involved.
Also included in the photo are Lucy McSweeny and Mary Kate Murphy from Fifth Year and Second Year respectively who were the overall winners of the Senior School and Junior School Work Topper competition. Also included in the photograph is Jennifer O’Donoghue, English Teacher.  We thank School Secretary, Marion Buckley, for the appreciated picture and caption.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Superb Road Safety Workshop for Millstreet Primary Schools

Over the past two days Millstreet Primary Schools have been attending a superb Road Safety Workshop in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall with two wonderful Instructors - Rachel and Brian. The very important messages of Road Safety were communicated in such a brilliant and helpful manner. This Scheme is nationwide. We recorded a brief sequence also for LTV2's Autumn schedule. (S.R.)
Over the past two days Millstreet Primary Schools have been attending a superb Road Safety Workshop in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall with two wonderful Instructors – Rachel and Brian. The very important messages of Road Safety were communicated in such a brilliant and helpful manner. This Scheme is nationwide. We recorded a brief sequence also for LTV2’s Autumn schedule. (S.R.)

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Celebrating MS World Day in Cork City

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Wednesday, 29th May 2013 was MS World Day. The Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland celebrated the annual occasion by joining a wonderful celebration of song, music, chat, refreshments and uplifting reunions at the Market Tavern in Cork City. (S.R.)
Wednesday, 29th May 2013 was MS World Day. The Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland celebrated the annual occasion by joining a wonderful celebration of song, music, chat, refreshments and uplifting reunions at the marvellously welcoming  Market Tavern in Cork City.  Rickey and Reuben Lynch provided the superb live music while Donal Murphy shared a very fine selection of excellent music.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved

Failte Ireland has approved €105,750 for a new pedestrian, cycling and wheelchair access bridge at Millstreet in Co Cork at the exact location where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the River Blackwater in 1603. This is part of the larger Beara Breifne walking route project.

‘I am pleased to confirm funding for both of these projects which will further improve Ireland’s tourism facilities. The new bridge on the Beara Breifne way marks the exact spot where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the river with his followers, and the overall route is a really exciting walking project which takes in all four provinces.’

The new bridge at Millstreet is a key link in the development of the Beara Breifne Way long-distance walking route which traces the 1602 march by Donal Cam, Chieftain of the O’Sullivan Beare clan, after the [read more …] “Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved”

Death Notice: Jerry Neville, Dromagh

The death has occurred of Jerry Neville of Dromalour, Kanturk and late of Dromagh., Who passed away peacefully on 26th May at his residence. Lying in repose at O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk on Wednesday from 6 pm, followed by removal at 8 pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Dromtarriffe New Cemetery. Contact: O’Callaghan’s Funeral Parlour, Kanturk 029-50147

Summer Computer Camps

http://summercamp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/slidecontentimage2new221.jpgNiamh Barrett Computers are holding a Computer Summer Camp in the Presentation Primary School, Millstreet from 8th to 12th July (10.00am – 12.30pm).

“Our Summer Computer Camps 2013 are multi-activity technology camps are for children ages 7 – 13 years. At our Summer Camps your child will create multimedia slide shows, movies and design and print their own T-Shirts, Mugs and DVD Covers.

They will also learn to design and create their own computer games including characters, backgrounds and sounds. Children will [read more …] “Summer Computer Camps”

Regional Report 1169 – 28th May 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1169 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this changeable Tuesday morning,  the last one on May.

Another busy week has gone by, the weather was good and of the course the main task of the week was to prepare the Green Glens for the hosting of the International Sheep-Shearing Championships. St. John’s GAA Club excelled themselves.

And when the weekend came the place was afar cry from the way it looked the previous weekend for the 20th anniversary of EuroVision. It was all to do with sheep and their needs.  Elevated stands made sure that the audience were able to see the experts at their work from their comfortable seating.
Trade Stands abounded , and there was every kind of bouncing castles , merries for the children. And Sheep Dog Trials. Tug o’ War. Dog Show
The crowd was not that big on Saturday but on Sunday they came in their thousands in brilliant sunshine, not that it mattered because there was ample room inside for it all.
Look up the website and get the feel of it with the lovely pictures taken by Sean Radley and others. The Community singers gave a recital and were very well received, The Show was officially opened by Weather Lady herself Nuala Carey aided by Cork Footballer Noel Lynch , Canon John FitzGerald also attended.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1169 – 28th May 2013”

Cork Music Station at Sheep Shearing Event 2013

CMS at Green Glens on 26th May 2013 - with the Millstreet Community Choir
Cork Music Station at Green Glens on Sunday, 26th May 2013 for the major Sheep Shearing event. The Millstreet Singers performed a wonderful selection to the delight of the many people attending the event. “Radio Treasures” on CMS this Tuesday evening from 9.30 to 11.00 includes recordings from the prestigious occasion. (S.R.)

Cork Music Station at Green Glens on Sunday, 26th May 2013 for the major Sheep Shearing event. - with Donal Guiney, Tony Healy, Noel C Duggan, and WIllie Fitzgerald

John and Linda MacNaboe conquer Clara

2013-05-26 John and Linda Mac Naboe conquer ClaraLate Sunday Evening John Mac Naboe and his wife Linda returned to Millstreet to conquer Claragh and fulfil a dream held since he was a child.

During a childhood summer holiday visit he had started the climb but for reasons lost in the mists of time had failed to reach the summit.

Yesterday he returned and achieved his dream, looking down over the home place of his mother.
John would like to send special greetings to all his family and relations in London
( Click the photo to see it in full size )

Holiday House at Gorteenafinnogue

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Beautiful stone built house with panoramic views. This large four bedroom house sleeps eight and is fully equipped for all your family needs. The house has three shower rooms, a bath , a large lounge, and kitchen, and there is also a pool room for those rainy days. Situated 20 miles from Killarney with its amazing scenery and vibrant town and 35 miles from Cork city with its many attractions, and 6 Miles from Millstreet (address Gorteenafinnogue, Plaverfield, Cullen). There is ample off-road parking and towels and linen are included. The weekly price includes up to €50 heating/electric, any units above this are payable by the renter. Shorter breaks also available.

Contact Natalie at:  (087)2065959, or by email at: <email>

[read more …] “Holiday House at Gorteenafinnogue”

Holiday Letting at Moher

Please Note: This is no longer available
for letting (as of Sept 2016)

2013-05-25 Accomodation to let at Moher - 19586166

Situated in the grounds of the owners home, this charming one bedroom barn conversion is fully equipped for all your needs and sleeps 2.  Situated at Moher, Derrinagree, 6 miles outside Millstreet and 20 miles from Killarney with its breathtaking scenery and vibrant town and 35 miles from bustling Cork city with all its attractions. Towels and linen are provided and heating and electric are included in the price. Barn consists of an open plan kitchen/lounge, a small gallery area, one bedroom, and a shower room. Shorter stays also catered for.

Send an email to Natalie:  <email>
Ring Natalie at 087-2065959 (this number is no longer recognised (Sept 2016))

[read more …] “Holiday Letting at Moher”

Sunday at Sheep Shearing Major Event 2013 in Green Glens

Very impressive attendance on Sunday at Green Glens and superb weather truly uplifted the hugely dedicated coordinating Team of this highly prestigious event - the venue being regarded by many Judges as the best in the world. Here we share the just a brief selection of the hundreds of images we captured over the weekend. (S.R.)
Very impressive attendance on Sunday at Green Glens and superb weather truly uplifted the hugely dedicated coordinating Team of this highly prestigious event – the venue being regarded by many Judges as the best in the world. Here we share just a brief selection of the hundreds of images we captured over the weekend.   Lots more images later.   (S.R.)

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Miriam Celebrates Her 21st Birthday at Wallis Arms Hotel

Miriam O'Sullivan celebrated her 21st Birthday in the company of her Family (pictured here) and her many Friends at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday, 25th May 2013. The magnificent birthday cake was in the shape of a violin. Happy Birthday, Miriam from everyone. (S.R.)
Miriam O’Sullivan celebrated her 21st Birthday in the company of her Family (pictured here) and her many Friends at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday, 25th May 2013. The magnificent birthday cake was in the shape of a violin. Happy Birthday, Miriam – from everyone. (S.R.)