Table Quiz – Friday 1st March at 7.30pm in Millstreet Community School

You are invited to take part in a…

 

 Table Quiz

 Date: Friday 1st March 2013

Venue: Millstreet Community School

Time 7.30pm

Cost of entry: €20/team of four

Since 1962, groups of helpers and children with special needs have travelled from all over Ireland on Easter Sunday and participated in a unique week in Lourdes.  Together with members of the  HCPT-Pilgrimage Trust in the UK, over five thousand pilgrims enjoy this unique experience every year.

Three of our 5th Year students (Katie O’Callaghan, Denise Cronin and Deirdre Kelleher) will be travelling as [read more …] “Table Quiz – Friday 1st March at 7.30pm in Millstreet Community School”

Presentation of Very Impressive Cheque Following Cullen Event

Patsy O Leary of Patsy's Style Options, Cullen, and Mary Byrne presenting a Cheque for €8,010, to Ann Marie O Flaherty of Our Lady's Hospital, Crumlin, proceeds from the Style Coaching Evening they ran last November. Also included are Emma Byrne, Mahilet O Leary, Maeve Byrne, Vy-Ha O Leary, Sheila Lucey, Kate McAuliffe, and Eithne Cremin. Photo by Sheila Fitzgerald.
Patsy O Leary of Patsy’s Style Options, Cullen, and Mary Byrne presenting a Cheque for €8,010, to Ann Marie O Flaherty of Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin, proceeds from the Style Coaching Evening  which took place in November 2012. Also included are Emma Byrne, Mahilet O Leary, Maeve Byrne, Vy-Ha O Leary, Sheila Lucey, Kate McAuliffe, and Eithne Cremin.    We thank Sheila Fitzgerald for the excellent picture and caption.  (S.R.)

In the Newspapers – 14th Febuary 2013

The Corkman – front page Feb 14th 2013

Video: Foróige meets Joanne O’Riordan (14th Feb)

The Corkman (14th Feb):
Trio told to ‘stay out of Cork’ by Judge after burgulary in Millstreet ( link fixed )
County senior Scór semi-finals in Ovens and Ballyhooly
Busy Scór action in coming days
Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe News
Red Cross look for volunteers
Clara News to call it a day after 36 great years
Millstreet Celtic advance in county cup with narrow win
Duhallow clubs gear up for football league
Cullen news
Taekwon-do club taste Munster glory
Magdalene report ‘a disgrace for the whole of Irish society’ (Feb 7th) … [read more …] “In the Newspapers – 14th Febuary 2013”

Genealogy: Connors for Millstreet

My great-grandparents were Denis Connors born about 1819 and Ellen Sheehan born about 1835. Most of their children were born in Millstreet, Cork. Children: Abagail b 1865, Ellen 1867, Katherine b 1869, Bridget b. 1870, Timothy b 1871 (my grandfather), Elizabeth b 1873, Nellie b 1875, Ty b 1879, Daniel b. 1881 and Cornelius b. 1877. Timothy moved to Boston, MA and married Ellen J. Nellie Regan in 1899. I would appreciate any information you might have.
Terri Connors Mallard – <email>

Death Notice: Gerald Bourke, Kilcorney

2013-02-17 Gerald BourkeThe death has occurred of Gerald BOURKE of Donoure, Kilcorney, Cork.
BOURKE (Kilcroney): On February 17, 2013, unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home, Donoure, Gerald, beloved husband of Norma (nee Breen) and loving father of Garrett, Ciara, Kenneth and Geraldine and dear brother of John, Sheila, Patrick, Noreen, Joan and Mairead. Sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his loving wife, family, grandchildren Holly and Ella, daughter-in-law Liz, Ciara’s fiancee Richard, Orla, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at McCarthys Funeral Home, Banteer on Wednesday from 6.30 p.m.followed by removal – at 8.30 p.m. to St.Nicholas Church, Kilcorney. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. 029-56044. May He Rest in Peace.

Millstreet International Horse Show 1991


Highlights from Canadian TV coverage of Millstreet International Horse Show 1991. George Morris, Mark Todd, David Broome, Eddie Macken, Gerry Mullins give their thoughts on the show and Dermot Forde and Tommy Brennan discuss the situation surrounding the breeding of Irish horses.

MillstreetHorseShow.ie has a Memories Page where they have arena and show photos & videos from the last 30 years. It’s well worth a look if you  have a little spare time.

The MillstreetShow Channel on YouTube has 15 odd videos looking back at shows from 1980s and 1990s.

Wonderfully Successful Dromtariffe Seniors’ Party 2013

The superb Annual Dromtariffe Seniors' Party took place at Dromtariffe Community Centre on Sunday, 17th February 2013. The two most senior special Guests were Tadhg Ó Muimhneacháin of Gurteen and Julia Dunne of Dysert who cut the magnificent cake made by Mary Buckley. Lots more pictures later. (S.R.)
The superb Annual Dromtariffe Seniors’ Party took place at Dromtariffe Community Centre on Sunday, 17th February 2013. The two most senior special Guests were Tadhg Ó Muimhneacháin of Gurteen and Julia Dunne of Dysert who cut the magnificent cake made by Mary Buckley.   Lots more pictures later.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Eurovision 1993 Memories 1

Marking the 20th Anniversary of Millstreet's 1993 hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest at Green Glens we begin a very regular feature recalling some of those very special memories of a truly unique experience not only here in Millstreet but throughout Ireland and Europe. Our first memory places focus on the enormous preparations which took place for the 15th May 1993 historic event. Here we see the wonderfully artistic
Marking the 20th Anniversary of Millstreet’s 1993 hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest at Green Glens we begin a very regular feature recalling some of those very special memories of a truly unique experience not only here in Millstreet but throughout Ireland and Europe. Our first memory places focus on the enormous preparations which took place for the 15th May 1993 historic event. Here we see the wonderfully artistic Bertie (above) and Neily excellently brightening up The Square.  We are sourcing all our pictures from the Pictorial Archive of Millstreet Museum.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Billy Coleman-Millstreet Rallying Legend

BILLY AND DADCame across some Photos of Millstreet Rally Legend Billy Coleman recently and thought it would be nice to share some of them here.

Billy was Irelands Top Rally Driver back in the 70`s and 80`s and amongst his best achievements was winning The British Rally Championship in 1974, Billy also scored victory on The Circuit of Ireland 3 times in 1975,1976,and 1984 as well as finishing 4th overall in the 1985 World Championship Rally Tour De Corse.

Billy was also Irish Tarmac Champion in 1984 and finished 3rd in The European Rally Championship in 1979 and has won many Irish Rallies over the years including the Cork 20 and Killarney Rally of the Lakes, so lets look back at some memorable Photographic moments throughout his illustrious career.billy 75 welsh [read more …] “Billy Coleman-Millstreet Rallying Legend”

Bernard O’Donoghue’s Interview on “Evening Echo” Re His Weekend

Renowned Poet, Bernard O’Donoghue of Oxford and Cullen provided some wonderful responses (one of which we illustrate here) for the Interviewer from Cork’s “Evening Echo” on Friday, 15th February 2013 in the “My Weekend” series.   (S.R.)

 

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Parish Newsletter – 17th February, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

First Sunday of Lent –  17th February, 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 16th February:                        

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m.                  Des Kelleher, Lower Kilmeedy & Australia      

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 17th February, 2013″

Presentation to Nono O’Connor at Ballydaly Church

2013-02-09 Nono's Presentation at Ballydaly Church 02A presentation was made after mass on Sunday February 10th to Nono O Connor on behave of Ballydaly Community in appreciation of her dedicated service as sacristan in Ballydaly church over the last 12 years [read more …] “Presentation to Nono O’Connor at Ballydaly Church”

Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s “Listeners’ Choice” – Hugely Successful

"Listeners' Choice" Programme
“Listeners’ Choice” Programme at tonight’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s monthly meeting was enjoyed by a capacity audience.   Pictured here are just some of the many people who shared some truly exquisite songs and music covering a very wide range of tastes.  From left:  Maurice, Eileen, Maura, Nora, Peg and Michael.   It is the very same Michael (Drew) from Boherbue who will be the Presenter of our meeting on Friday, 22nd March 2013 at 8.15 pm in the Canon O’Donovan Centre. Click on image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day 2013 in Millstreet

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Pat Randles always creates wonderful window displays for the various annual occasions including St. Patrick's Day, Easter and the like. Here we view the superb St. Valentine's Day display at the Minor Row setting. And below we have the marvellously colourful presentation at Garden of Eve Florists in Main Street, Millstreet. (S.R.)
Pat Randles always creates wonderful window displays for the various annual occasions including St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and the like. Here we view the superb St. Valentine’s Day display at the Minor Row setting. And above we have the marvellously colourful presentation at Garden of Eve Florists in Main Street, Millstreet.   As always click on the images to enlarge – lots more images below in “continue reading”.   (S.R.)

We share a selection of images showing the celebration of this 14th February 2013 at The Square, Minor Row and Main Street.   Happy St. Valentine’s Day [read more …] “Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day 2013 in Millstreet”

Disability Financial Talk at IRD Duhallow on Tuesday, 26th February at 7.30pm

DISABILITY FINANCIAL TALK

Information Seminar on this Issue will take place on Tuesday February 26th at 7.30p.m.

IRD Duhallow is seeking to hold a special needs financial talk as it is clear that with the impact of the economy affecting all parents who have children with special needs we are sure you will get great information, tips and strategies to improve your family’s personal financial situation. The financial talk will cover how budget 2013 will affect your family, tighter rules for entitlements and benefits, how to apply and appeal a decision, how to write a will to protect your child’s future, how to choose the right guardians and trustees, changes to your child’s inheritance and savings and strategies to create a brighter financial future for your child. It is important that all families regardless of their personal circumstances can benefit from expert advice in this area.

Registration is essential for this seminar so please contact Mary McHugh on 029 60633 for more information.

We thank Mary McHugh for this important update.  (S.R.)

At your Service – Mark Golden

2013-02-13 Mark Golden on the At Your Service programme (RTE TV)

Last weekend the RTÉ Program “At Your Service” which tries to put new life into struggling hotels to beat the recession, was at the Old Imperial Hotel in Youghal which is managed by Mark Golden (who grew up in Blackrock, Kilcorney). With twenty seven staff there is a lot on the line to get the hotel working. Mark works with the Brennans on upgrading some of the rooms, and marketing the hotel, which have positive results by the end of the program.

You can see the program on the RTÉ Player (until March 3rd) at:

http://www.rte.ie/playerxl/#v=10109343

See the Old Imperial Hotel website for more details on the hotel.

Regional Report 1154 – 13th February 2013

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by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1154 from Millstreet .

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold but seasonal Tuesday morning.

The banners were still up at the Bush Bar on Sunday night following to gala celebrations for Brendan O Sullivan who won a Bronze Medal at the Special Olympics in South Korea recently. And Brendan would like to say thanks to the organisers, especially Humphrey Hickey, Brian O Leary, DJ Sheehan , and John Crean to mention just a few. And again well done Brendan.

The Funeral took place here on Friday last of our beloved Sr. Celestine, who was 94. There was a very large gathering at her funeral Mass and she was laid to rest in the Convent buriel grounds at the back of the Church. And she will be the last nun to be interred there.

Afterwords a beautiful meal was served at the Parish Centre, by the renowned Denis Doody of Kingdom caterers. [read more …] “Regional Report 1154 – 13th February 2013″

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station on Wednesday 7.30 to 9.00 p.m.

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com at 7.30 pm until 9.00 pm tomorrow night, Wednesday, 13th Feb.. 2013….A change of day this week for our programme.

This week’s Programme includes a brief interview with Shaun O’Dowd and Hanora (audio clip below contains short section) whom we met at the recent Bride and Groom Show in Green Glens .   Also this week a special musical feature with a London and England link.   And of course we’ve lots of other musical and singing selections.   Please feel more than welcome to make contact with us on the programme.   We’d love to hear from you.

  Please note that if you are disconnected from the signal at any time during the programme just refresh the website and the broadcast will then resume.

 Contact with the programme before, during or after, through text 086 22 555 05 or by emailing the Millstreet Museum address: millstreetmuseum email.   Details also on Facebook.     (S.R.)

Audio above: Shaun O’Dowd & Hanora at Green Glens

Hollymount N.S. Daffodil Day Coffee Morning on 18th February 2013

 

Hollymount NS Parents Association

are hosting a Daffodil Day Coffee morning, in the school,

on

Monday 18th February 11-2.

Enrolment for September 2013 will also take place on the day.

Everyone Welcome!

We thank Linda Dennehy, Principal, Hollymount N.S. for the update.  (S.R.)

Results and Fixtures – 11th February 2013

Soccer: County Cup 2rd Round: Millstreet Celtic 2 De Courcey Albion 1, Sat 9th Feb 2pm [report] [report by De Courcey]
AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers 0 Richmond 3, Sat 9th Feb 2pm
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 2 Glanworth Utd 1, Sat 9th Feb 2pm [full AUL results]
CSL U16 Div 3: Rathcoole Rovers 3 Douglas Hall A 3, Cooney Park, 10.30am Sat 9th Feb

Athletics: Congrats to Tony Kelleher who became the Irish Masters Indoor 800m Champion (M40) in Athlone, Feb 9th [more]

Also congrats to Eileen O’Riordan, Dromsicane winning bronze in the Shot Put (V2) with a throw of 8.16m also at the All-Ireland Masters Indoor Champtionships in Athlone on (9th Feb) [see photo and more]

GAA: Ducon Cup: Millstreet v Knocknagree, 9th Feb (CANCELLED – all Ducon cup matches off due to weather

Mark Ellis is on the bench for the Cork Senior Hurling team who play Tipperary in the Allianz League on Saturday February 23rd at 7pm in Páirc Uí Rinn. [lineups & preview]

Rugby: Emily Cleary’s Ballincollig were beaten 20-0 by UL Bohemians on Sunday (Feb 10th) [results & table]

Greyhounds: Millridge Black won the race 3 – the Knocknagoshel Tidy Towns Buster Semi-Final in Tralee last Friday night (Feb 8th) [result]

[read more …] “Results and Fixtures – 11th February 2013”