First Aid Course at The Pub in Carriganima on 13th and 20th Feb. 2013
A very useful and important First Aid Course will be given over two Wednesdays in February 2013 – 13th and 20th at The Pub in Carriganima – three hours each night. Just a few places still left. Full details from Seán Murphy. (S.R.)
Update (31st Jan): Booked out!!
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 215
LTV2 Millstreet Programme 215 now online
Results & Fixtures – 28th January 2013
GAA: Waterford Crystal Cup Quarter-Final (Senior Hurling): Cork 4-16 WIT 1-8, Sat 26th 2pm in Páirc Uí Rinn. Mark Ellis played at full back in the Cork Senior Hurling side. He had been picked at full back after a good campaign with CIT last year. (See team selection).
Rugby: well done to Emily Clearly on an outstanding display for Ballincollig women’s rugby team in their Munster Cup victory over Shannon last Sunday (Jan27th) on a scoreline of 5-12. ( match report )
Soccer: All games were cancelled due to the woeful weather (weekend of Jan 26th/27th)
Badminton: Congratulations to Tomas Howard from Dromtariffe Badminton Club who has just been selected on the Irish U13 mixed badminton team who will travel to Barcelona, Spain next month to take part in the Catalunya Open.
Greyhounds: Millridge Bolt won race 8 – the Dominos Pizza Sweepstake Round 1 Heat 3 (Grade : A3) Flat 525 at Tralee on Friday Jan 25th [result]
GAA Scór: At the Duhallow finals on Friday 25th Jan in Kanturk Golf Club, St. Johns GAA won the Recitation, Novelty Act, Instrumental Music and Ballad Group, while their Set Dancers finished second. Millstreet GAA won the Question Time which made it a very successful night for the local clubs. They all progress to the county semi-final in Coachford on the weekend of February 15th/16th. [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 28th January 2013”
Death Notice – Nora Dineen, Cloughoulamore
The death has occurred peacefully at her residence on Sunday 27th January of Nora Dineen, Cloughoulamore, Millstreet. Rosary on Tuesday at 7 pm in Tarrants’ Funeral Home, Millstreet. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday from 5pm. Removal from Tarrant’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 7pm. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery. HOUSE PRIVATE PLEASE. Contact: Tarrant’s Funeral Directors, Millstreet. 029-70179.
In the Corkman – 24th January 2013
- A look back on April, May & June of 2012
- Community School events
- Community School’s TY students’ ‘Funny Money’ takes to stage
- €30,000 gifts to win at bride and groom show
- Boeing charity swim raises €3.8k for day care centre
- Kilcorney / Rathcoole / Dromtarriffe news
- Cullen pipers go international
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
Cookery Class Demonstration in February 2013 at Millstreet Community School
Wonderfully Entertaining “Aladdin” Pantomime in Rathmore – Part One
Here we share over sixty images from our visit to the Pantomime on Saturday, 26th January 2013.
The Marian Players are so splendidly dedicated in the marvellous manner by which they act as a family team ensuring that this 26th Annual Panto will be a tremendous success as always. Watch out also for “Elvis” in [read more …] “Wonderfully Entertaining “Aladdin” Pantomime in Rathmore – Part One”
Ellis back with the Cork Hurlers
Well done to Mark Ellis who lined out at full back for the Cork Senior Hurlers against WIT on Saturday in the Waterford Crystal Cup Quarter-Final. Cork ran out easy winners on a scoreline of Cork 4-16 WIT 1-8. [match report] Photo from Cork GAA on Facebook
Johnny Keeffe Is A Legend In Millstreet Town
To sing his praises how could one begin
He Captained Millstreet Gaelic Footballers to their greatest win
He never did leave Millstreet or Cork down
Johnny Keeffe is a legend in Millstreet Town.A man who never bragged about his fame
He only played because he loved the game
Never found to be wanting when put to the test
A gentleman as well as one of Millstreet’s best.
Johnny Keeffe is a man who lived his dream
The Captain of Millstreet’s County winning team
And what a game against St Vincent’s he did play
His legend living on with him today.
[read more …] “Johnny Keeffe Is A Legend In Millstreet Town”
Local charity or club fundraising opportunity………
MonsterMAC2013
are offering an opportunity for a Millstreet based charity or club to raise funds by volunteering to Marshal and help at the Saturday April 27th adventure race hosted in the Country Park.
€800 is on offer to local charities or sports clubs. Charities or sports clubs wishing to avail of this generous offer must be willing to supply 25 voluteers on the day for about six hours.
If interested send an e-mail to
for the attention of Marie Griffin before 28 February. If we have a significant number of applicants, we will carry out a draw for the winning charity/club…. It could be you but if you’re not in, you can’t win……
So will you be conquering the Munster Monster this year???
[read more …] “Local charity or club fundraising opportunity………”
Parish Newsletter – 27th January, 2013
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – 27th January, 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: Eileen Kelleher, Mologhroe
Lenten Talk: The personal cost of reconciliation in Northern Ireland
A talk for Lent will be given by Rev. David Armstrong (retired Church of Ireland minister) at Millstreet Community School on Mon. 25th February at 8pm.
The theme will be The personal cost of reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
Admission free. Contact John Magee (Chaplain) 029 70087 for details.
“… all Rev Armstrong did was to go to the local Catholic church on Christmas Day and offer greetings to the congregation. For that small gesture, he faced a sectarian revolt in his own congregation, and ended up being drummed out of town. The pusillanimous leadership of the Presbyterian Church offered him no support whatsoever, and he couldn’t find another Presbyterian congregation in the whole of Ireland willing to [read more …] “Lenten Talk: The personal cost of reconciliation in Northern Ireland”
St.John’s GAA AGM
St John’s Football Club AGM
this Sunday, the 27th Jan at 3.00pm at Aubane Community Centre.
Everyone is welcome to attend
All-Star Cast from Cork and Kerry in Rathmore’s Superb “Aladdin” Presentation
We thank John Tarrant for the excellent photograph (which features the Co. Cork participants in the Pantomime) and for the information above. (S.R.)
Very Successful Drama Presentation at Millstreet Community School
To view over 145 pictures of the occasion just click on the highlighted “continue reading”. The impeccable timing, the sound effects, the lighting and the overall ambience – all were most impressive over the [read more …] “Very Successful Drama Presentation at Millstreet Community School”
E Millstreet Enterprise Centre opens for New and Existing Entrepreneurs!
We thank Julie Crowley for the excellent pictures and the following Press Release from the Official Launch of E Millstreet Enterprise Centre:
On the 23rd January, the E Millstreet Enterprise Centre was officially launched by the Mayor of the County, Cllr. Barbara Murray. The Centre is supported by Cork County Council, IRD Duhallow and is initiated by the Millstreet Development Association. The Centre has also benefitted from the huge support of [read more …] “E Millstreet Enterprise Centre opens for New and Existing Entrepreneurs!”
Marian Players Panto 2013 – Aladdin
Intermediate Senior Munster Camogie Match Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Intermediate Senior Munster Camogie Match which was scheduled to have been played in Rathmore G.A.A. Grounds on tomorrow, Saturday, 26th January 2013 at 2.00 pm, has been postponed due to inclement weather. Notice regarding the rescheduled Match will be be announced when known. We thank Teacher Barry Fraser at Millstreet Community School for this important update. (S.R.)
Christmas Day Mushera Climb Presentation
Mary Buckley Laught, Ratchoole & John F. Kelleher Secretary Aubane Social Club presenting the proceeds of the Mushera Christmas Day Mountain Climb to Pat Behan of Suicide Aware. A healthy cheque of €2,500 was presented. Speeches were given by John F. Kelleher, Mary Buckley & Pat Behan. Below is the group photo of the presentation of the cheque :
Superb “Funny Money” Drama Presentation at Millstreet Community School
E Millstreet Enterprise Centre Officially Launched Today at The Square
Clara from St.John’s Well
Gordon Horgan took this photo of Clara Mountain from St.John’s Well in the last few days while everything was under snow. RTÉ have put it into their Winter Weather photo gallery. Its number 17 on the list of pictures – here is the link http://www.rte.ie/news/galleries/2013/0121/363725-winter-weather/
Millstreet Juvenile GAA
Millstreet Juvenile GAA
Due to bad weather conditions
the
Juvenile GAA club A.G.M.
is postponed
until Tuesday January 29th
in the
Parish Centre
at 8pm
Parents please attend as the club cannot continue without your support.
Death Notice: Eileen Kelleher, Cullen
The death has occurred on Tuesday January 22nd 2013 of Eileen Kelleher, (née Collins) of Mologhroe, Cullen, Mallow, Co. Cork. Peacefully. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet today, Wednesday, from 6pm. Removal at 8pm to the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only.
Regional Report 1151 – 22nd January 2013
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1151 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold, icy, snowy, wintery Tuesday Morning.
This morning we send our best wishes to the lovely Sheila O Riordan formerly of Ballydaly and now at Teach Altra, on celebrating her 100th birthday. Her family and friends have planned a gala party to mark her big event, and we wish her continued health and happiness in the future.
All are invited to the Official opening of our E Centre in the Town Square on to-morrow Wednesday at 3.30 pm.
The Annual Machinery Show which was held at the Green Glens Arena for two days last week drew great crowds, and exhibitors were very pleased with the results. Local businesses also benefited from the extra crowds that it brought into town.
Next up at the same venue will be the spectacular Bride and Groom Show on February 9/10th.
Carer available for home care in person’s own home
Carer available for home care in person’s own home
in the
Millstreet and Duhallow, & Macroom Areas
Fetac Level 5 in Healthcare Support Qualified.
Any level of care support considered
Contact 0861942161
In the Corkman – 17th January 2013
- O’Connor seals last gasp winner for Rathcoole in Millstreet
- Rehab career moves
- Large family leads to a question of identity
- ‘Pumped up’ with a new lease on life
- Photo: The Gilbourne family at Cork Racecourse recently
- William O’Leary takes over Junior Footballers
- Volunteers wanted for ‘weigh-in’
- Living Scenes go to the waters and the wild
- Young scientists focus on GAA season
- Under-21 football teams are into early season action in Glenville tournament
- Bowling club finances in a healthy state
- €34,000 in grants for Duhallow groups (Kilcorney €1,930)
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
Results & Fixtures – 22nd January 2013
GAA: Credit Union Duhw U20 Invitational S/F Fixture: Duhallow 0-7 Clonakilty 1-9 @ Knocknagree, 8:30pm Fri Jan 18th
Vocational Schools J.B.F.: Beara C.S. 1-3 Millstreet C.S. 6-10
Soccer: County Cup 2nd Round: De Courcey Albion v Millstreet Celtic (OFF), Sun 20th Jan 10:45am
County Cup 1st Round: Innishvilla B v Los Zarcos (OFF), Sat 19th Jan 2pm
AUL 1A: Rathcoole Rovers 0 Greenmount Rangers 4, Sat 19th Jan 2pm
Greyhounds: Slanan Head On came third in race 1 – The Welcome To Curraheen Park 525 (Grade : A8/9) Flat 525, in Curraheen Park on Friday Jan 18th [result]
Slanan Misty came second in race 4 – The Upcoming Events 330 (Grade : S1/2) Flat 330, in Curraheen Park on Friday Jan 18th [result]
Bowling: Kilcorney: Willie Joe Leahy bt Mick Murphy 2bwl €1200; Donal Cullinane/Anthony Cullinane bt Dermot Twomey/ Danny Murphy l/s €680. 20th January [results]
In the Munster Dressing Room after Racing Metro victory
While some of us were lucky to get into the stands for Munster’s demolition of Racing Metro last weekend which qualified them for the quarter finals of the ERC Heineken Cup, Millstreet man Timmy Keane who is a media student at Limerick Institute of Technology was lucky enough to be in the Munster dressing room afterwards and shot the above video.