Minor Row Roadworks Now Completed

The view at Minor Row, Millstreet on Saturday, 8th September 2012 with the roadworks now completed following two nights of resurfacing of a section of the road. Further roadworks, we believe, follow next week to a point in Main Street determined by present budget. We are not certain of what roadworks are planned but any new road surfaces are most welcome. (S.R.)

New Road Surface Project at Minor Row

Work began at the resurfacing of the road in Minor Row on Thursday (06/09/2012) at 7.00 p.m.. It appears that some of the roads throughout Millstreet town are to be resurfaced in this current project. It was Eurovision Year 1993 that construction work on this scale last occurred in Millstreet. (S.R.)

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”

Presentation of Cheque by John Joe Herlihy to Millstreet Community Hospital This Afternoon Following Fundraising Dance in Killarney

John Joe Herlihy of Knocknagree presents a cheque of €2,030.00 to Matron Lena Kelleher at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet this afternoon (Wednesday, 5th Sept. 2012).   This was the result of a fundraising dance on the August Bank Holiday Monday in Darby O’Gill’s, Killarney organised by John Joe and his team of supporters.   A similar cheque is being presented to Our Lady of the Angels in Beaufort, Co. Kerry.   Also pictured here (from left):  Siobhán Keane, Sheila Murphy, Kay Murphy, Susan  Murphy, Marian O’Connell, Ann O’Riordan, Betty Corcoran and Noreen McSweeney.   (S.R.)

Regional report 1131 – 4th September 2012

 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.

[read more …] “Regional report 1131 – 4th September 2012”

Very Impressive Prompt Efficient Clean-up after Sept. 2012 Horse Fair

The Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council carried out as usual a very efficient clean-up throughout Millstreet Town and at the Fair Field following the busy Fair Day on Sunday, 2nd Sept. 2012. While many of the visiting traders stowed their own areas it was the specialised equipment such as the pictured motorised sweeper used by the wonderfully dedicated CCC Staff  that  ensured such  a professional clean-up.   (S.R.)

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”

Sun Shines on Annual September Horse Fair Today

Blessed with glorious sunshine Millstreet’s Annual September Horse Fair took place today, Sunday, 2nd September 2012. The wonderfully colourful standings extended further along the streets that ever before reaching the Church at West End and down to the end of Minor Row.  Here we view the busy scene at 2.35 p.m. in Main Street as photographed from the Bridge.   (S.R.)

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”

Millstreet Parish Newsletter for Weekend 1st/2nd September 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

twenty second SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

2nd September, 2012

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. Margaret Cotter, Drishane Sister

Annie O’Donovan, Dunmanway [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter for Weekend 1st/2nd September 2012”

Millstreet Celtic 1 Fairview 0

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”

Nellie’s Team Presents Magnificent Cheque to Marymount University Hospice

Following  “D’Outback 5k Fundraising Walk with a Twist” on 5th August 2012 in aid of Marymount University Hospice, Cork an amazing cheque of €5,000.50 was presented in “D’Outback” Bar, Kilcorney on Friday evening, 31st August.    Enormous credit is due to Nellie and Conor and their superbly dedicated team.   Pictured from left:  Cáit McCarthy (representing Marymount University Hospice), Conor Linehan (Proprietor “D’Outback” Bar), Nellie Healy (Coordinator of the very successful event) and Olan Buckley.   (S.R.)

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”

Millstreet Golf Society – 02/09/2012

Millstreet Golf Society

Lee Valley G C – Captains prize (Mr Liam Burke)

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

[read more …] “Millstreet Golf Society – 02/09/2012”

Jack Lane Speaks at the Kerryman’s Table on 19th August 2012

Historian supreme, Jack Lane gave an outstanding address at the Kerryman’s Table, Mushera, Millstreet at noon on Sunday, 19th August 2012.   Jack emphasised the importance of the Butter Road and gave a very interesting history of the famous Road.   It was held during Heritage Week 2012 as well as on the very same Sunday as the celebration of the centenary of Aubane N.S..  (S.R.)

While it was raining for part of Jack’s address this did not dampen the spirits of all who attended on the Sunday at this wonderfully picturesque setting.   Jack also introduced [read more …] “Jack Lane Speaks at the Kerryman’s Table on 19th August 2012”

The Child Born Without Eyes

The human will to succeed in the face of adversity never ceases to surprise
Three years old Jacob Nowak from Millstreet the child born without eyes
About to start pre school and in life progressing quite well
His story if written in book form millions of copies should sell

The child born without eyes he never may see
In Spring the lovely pink blossoms on the apple tree
Or see the old fields lush and green in April showers
Looking quite resplendent in their Nature’s flowers [read more …] “The Child Born Without Eyes”

Regional Report 1130 – 28th August 2012

 

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1130 from Millstreet

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely sunny, but darkening, Tuesday morning.

Our new E Centre was launched at the Wallis Arms Hotel yesterday afternoon. The launch was attended by members of the Community Council,  The County Council, the Development Group, Public representatives, IRD Duhallow was also represented and Brendan O Shaughnassy of Apls Electric. And members of the O Keeffe Family in whose building the E Centre placed. Aine Collins  TD introduced the speakers.

Gerard Murphy outlined the importance of an E Centre in the Town and added that the official opening will take place in late September.  In the meantime leaflets giving full information as well as contact numbers are widely available, in shops and businesses in the town.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1130 – 28th August 2012”

Adult Education Courses + Training in Millstreet/Kanturk/Newmarket from September

Adult Education Courses & Training in North Cork from September.

FETAC Level 3 General Learning in Communications, IT Skills & Maths:

A return to education course will be running in both Millstreet, Newmarket/Kanturk from September 2012. These introduction courses are for people who want to return to education at their own pace while achieving a certificate in individual modules at FETAC level 3. The course will be one morning a week for 12 weeks. The day will be decided based on demand. Call Laoise/Kanturk on 086 3019375, Aine/Millstreet 086 7707301 for more information.

Family Learning Programmes:

Family Learning Programmes running in [read more …] “Adult Education Courses + Training in Millstreet/Kanturk/Newmarket from September”

In the Corkman: 23rd August 2012

Sheila Carver’s new social and entertainments website

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

E-Millstreet Launched

Investing in New and Existing Entrepreneurs!
Millstreet Development Group comes together with Cork County Council and IRD to provide the first E Centre in the Duhallow Region.

Millstreet Development Group today launched a new E Centre initiative which will be opening later in the autumn as a facility to support local start-up and growing businesses in Millstreet and the surrounding region.

Áine Collins TD was instrumental in bringing the idea of an E-Centre to Millstreet Development Group who were anxious to find a way to support and grow businesses in the area.

The idea of the E-Centre is driven by the Cork County Council Economic Development Group chaired by Councilor Gerard Murphy. Ger Power, Head of Finance for CCC said that he was delighted to launch E-Millstreet and paid tribute to the team at E-Macroom who were actively engaged on the project. This project is funded by Cork Council and IRD Duhallow.

Jim O’Keeffe Managing Director of SuperValu in Millstreet was [read more …] “E-Millstreet Launched”

Television Personality Conor O’Riordan Shopping in Millstreet

Pictured shopping at Centra, Millstreet recently – Conor O’Riordan of Ballinatona, Millstreet – son of Jerry and Nuala. Conor has featured in a number of national television ads and will soon be one of the key television personalities on a new Young People’s RTÉ series in the Autumn. (S.R.)

We wish Conor all the very best in his media related career.    We must certainly request an interview with Conor for our very own LTV2 to receive [read more …] “Television Personality Conor O’Riordan Shopping in Millstreet”

Flooding on Friday in Macroom

Following extremely heavy rain in the Macroom area on Friday evening a temporary flood resulted and traffic stopped until the main roadway leading to Cork was quickly cleared.  The road was cleared with the excellent assistance of the Gardaí, road authorities and residents.  (S.R.)

[read more …] “Flooding on Friday in Macroom”

Very Successful Fundraising Tractor Run Mizen to Malin 2012 Cheque Presentation in Wexford in aid of Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin

Thanks to Michelle Walsh we have a selection of photographs which shows the presenting on Saturday, 18th August 2012, of the big cheque to Jerry who was representing the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin.   This superb presentation of the cheque of €5,310.00  took place at Taghmon, Co Wexford and shows (on extreme right) Philip Pomeroy (Millstreet) and two of his cousins Patrick and Dominic McCrae from Pettigo in County Donegal, along with their Wexford friends who completed the tractor run on 21/22 July from Mizen Head to Milan Head in under 24 hours.
They also celebrated Patrick’s birthday on the night!  (S.R.)

Here we share further images of the wonderful success of this very courageous fundraising Tractor Run from Mizen to Malin.    We feature in the current issue of  “Clara News” a photograph (repeated here) of the happy group in Millstreet during August as [read more …] “Very Successful Fundraising Tractor Run Mizen to Malin 2012 Cheque Presentation in Wexford in aid of Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin”

Where Aubane People Meet

In view of old Mushera in the high green countryside
For it’s hospitable people Aubane is known far and wide
On the high Butter Road above the the Town of Millstreet
There is laughter, song, dance and music where Aubane  people meet

In Aubane the bond of community is and has always been strong
A stranger to there would not feel a stranger for long
Wherever you hail from Capetown, Paris or Rome
Aubane  is a  place where one would feel at home [read more …] “Where Aubane People Meet”