Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
I was one who spent time on the dunce’s stool
Back there by the Townpark in Millstreet Primary school
Our teachers Bill Keeffe and Dick Kiely were well past their prime
And I was a stranger to doggerel and rhyme.
The boys of the fifties now showing their years in gray
And from Millstreet some of them do live far away
And some of them living in Millstreet today
The home fields are greener some are known to say.
[read more …] “The Boys Of The Fifties”
Come join us this Sunday 16th September between 1-6pm for our celebration of the spring flowering bulb. With 10% off all bulbs all afternoon and a free talk between 3-4pm (‘How to choose and use bulbs for maximum effect’)
The Secret Garden Centre
Newmarket
029-60084
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1132 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this warm and rather overcast,Tuesday morning.
A million congratulations to our brilliant Tidy Towns Committee and all their helpers on getting on so well in the Competition finals which were announced yesterday.
Millstreet won a National Bronze Medal Award of €400 in Category D (population of 2,500 to 5000), and raised our score by four points to 295 . They also won Category D for Cork North (well ahead of Fermoy, Mitchelstown and Charleville), and finished second overall in Cork North only to previous national champions Coolagown, and our committee were ‘Highly Commended’.
The winner nationally was Abbeyshrule, Co Longford who had a score of 312 points. Please look up our website for the finer details. In the meantime let us once again congratulate all those who had any hand in our fine achievements at this year’s awards. And please continue to keep Millstreet and its approach roads clean and tidy.
We invite you to join us as we continue our tour of Rathmore where we witnessed such marvellously uplifting settings and could certainly feel the sincerity of inspiring community spirit. As Eilish Coakley commented recently on our website the Rathmore community is [read more …] ““Pride of Place” Project 2012 in Rathmore – Part Three”
Millstreet Pipe Band will be enrolling new members on Friday, 21st September at 8pm in the Creche near Millstreet Town Park.
All are very welcome.
Millstreet Pipe Band will be holding its Annual Church Gate Collection on 22nd/23rd September 2012.
We thank dedicated Band Member, Marie Twomey, for this information. (S.R.)
Millstreet has gained an extra Four Marks plus a Bronze Medal in the National Tidy Towns Competition results of which were announced in Dublin today. We thank Patsy Corcoran of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association for this uplifting update and we congratulate all concerned on such wonderful continuing success. (S.R.)
A big congratulations to the Millstreet Town Committee for all their hard work which this year achieved a further increase in their points total at the National Tidy Towns Awards 2012 which were announced today. Millstreet won a National Bronze Medal Award of €400 in Category D (population of 2,500 to 5000) with a score of 295 points. We also won Category D for Cork North (well ahead of Fermoy, Mitchelstown and Charleville), and finished second overall in Cork North only to previous national champions Coolagown, and our committee were ‘Highly Commended’. The winner nationally was Abbeyshrule, Co Longford who had a score of 312 points. Below is the report for Millstreet:
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Centre: Millstreet, Co. Cork
Category: D
Mark: 295
Date(s): 1st July 2012
| Maximum | Mark Awarded 2011 | Mark Awarded 2012 | |
| Overall Development Approach | 50 | 43 | 43 |
| The Built Environment | 50 | 37 | 38 |
| Landscaping | 50 | 40 | 41 |
| Wildlife and Natural Amenities | 50 | 30 | 30 |
| Litter Control | 50 | 35 | 35 |
| Waste Minimisation | 20 | 11 | 11 |
| Tidiness | 30 | 24 | 24 |
| Residential Areas | 40 | 31 | 32 |
| Roads, Streets and Back Areas | 50 | 32 | 33 |
| General Impression | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Overall Development Approach:
Millstreet is welcome to the 2012 TidyTowns competition! Thank you for your comprehensive application along with excellent map and additional information. The ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos were particularly helpful. The suggested [read more …] “Tidy Towns 2012 Results”
Our tour of Rathmore continues as the Judges are given a very comprehensive insight into the truly marvellous amenities gradually [read more …] “Rathmore’s “Pride of Place” Project 2012 – Part Two”
To record the half-day event I joined Mary Dilworth and Diarmuid McCarthy as we followed the Judges and members of Kerry Co. Council and Rathmore coordinators being driven in a mini-coach by Val Moynihan. I learned more about Rathmore in that [read more …] “Rathmore’s “Pride of Place” Project – Part One”
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
twenty third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9th September, 2012
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:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Ben Hartnett, The Bridge
Sunday 9th September:
Ballydaly 9.00 a.m. Mass for People of the Parish
Cullen 10.15 a.m. Tim & Hannah Ring, Mologhroe
Millstreet 11.30 a.m. Sheila Cronin, Main Street [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter for Weekend 8th/9th September 2012”
Here we share images of the impressive work as it began and continued through the night. Brendan Murphy and I also recorded [read more …] “New Road Surface Project at Minor Row”
We’ve just heard from those attending the Anti-litter Award Ceremony in Cork tonight that Millstreet is among the prize-winners. Sincere congratulations to All who demonstrate such dedication in Millstreet Tidy Towns/Tourism Association. (S.R.)
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1131 from Millstreet .
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this Lovely warm and calm Tuesday morning.
Our events at the weekend were made all the more enjoyable by the beautiful warm sunny weather. Banteer Gymkhana was held at the Green Glens on Saturday and drew horse enthusiasts from all corners of the Country.
On Sunday we had a double bill with the Cork/Kerry branch holding their horse event again at the Green Glens, coupled with the annual September Fair in the town. The Fair drew a marked increase in the number of trade stands and there was a real carnival atmosphere with people milling around in bright summer clothes and talking plenty of time to chat in the lovely sunshine. There was everything from puppies to ducks and chickens to be seen. While the many horses, donkeys and ponies were confined to the Fair Field safely away from the milling crowds.
As soon as the Fair was over, the County Council cleaning lorry was out and in no time at all our streets were as clean and as neat as a pin. Many thanks to those did the work.
On www.corkmusicstation.com this evening our “Radio Treasures” programme includes a special feature on the superb Mantovani Orchestra plus a little conversation. Happy Listening! (S.R.)
The original postcard is currently available on eBay.ie
It must be from 1909 or so, because the Chapel (which would be on the left of this photo) was built in 1910.
By 8pm (just over one hour following the Fair) the superb tidy-up project was completed. Liam Flynn continued to water the many floral [read more …] “Very Impressive Prompt Efficient Clean-up after Sept. 2012 Horse Fair”
Brendan Murphy and I travelled to the various parts of the town and the Fair Field to record this annual tradition for our website and LTV2. We invite you to join us on our journey earlier this afternoon where we got to meet lots of cheerful people, saw one of the smallest ponies ever [read more …] “Sun Shines on Annual September Horse Fair Today”
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
twenty second SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
2nd September, 2012
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. Margaret Cotter, Drishane Sister
Annie O’Donovan, Dunmanway [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter for Weekend 1st/2nd September 2012”
We beat Fairview 1-0 at home in the 2nd round of the St Michael’s Cup this afternoon. This was our first game of the season and it showed for the opening 15 mins of the game when we lost possession a number of times. After that we started to settle and Eric Hickey tested the keeper with a long shot on 20 mins. Hickey had another go 10 mins later only to see the keeper saving well once more. Fairview came forward a few times but the defence and keeper Piotr Oziast were alert to any danger. The 2nd half saw a big improvement in our play and we started to create a lot more chances. Donagh Murphy played a lovely ball through for Tadhg Collins in the 55th min but the defender just got back in time to make a vital block. Collins got his [read more …] “Millstreet Celtic 1 Fairview 0”
A very large happy group of people attended the impressive presentation. Refreshments were served and wonderful music, singing and chat ensured a truly marvellous occasion. Special certificates and presentations were made to a number of people including Steven Condon who was the [read more …] “Nellie’s Team Presents Magnificent Cheque to Marymount University Hospice”
| 14:30 | Colm O’ Connor | Brendan Hickey | Michael Dennehy |
| 14:38 | Peter Lawlor | John Twomey | Paddy Roche |
| 14:46 | Michael Smyth | Matthew Dennehy | Trevor O’ Connor |
| 14:54 | John O’ Sullivan | Eamon McCaul | John O’ Keeffe |
| 15:02 | Connie Cotter | Tim Kiely | Michael Dineen |
| 15:10 | Denis Hickey | Michael Cotter | Tom O’ Neill |
| 15:18 | Tom Flahive | Anthony Dennehy | Liam Burke |
| 15:26 | Jeremiah Keating | Derry Sheehan | Noel O’ Connor |
| 15:34 | Gavin Murphy | Padraig Sheehan | |
| 15:42 |
