“Pride of Place” Project 2012 in Rathmore – Part Three
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 Enrolling New Members
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 Juvenile GAA Club sponsored walk
Millstreet Juvenile GAA club
are holding
a sponsored fun walk
to the top of Clara Mountain
on
Saturday September 29th
in aid of our local gaa club and the Mercy hospital.
Meeting at the GAA hall at 11am for sponsoredcards or more information
contact Ciara on 087-9533213.
Perpetual shields will be held on Sunday Sept 30th
at
12noon u8 football u10 football and u12 hurling.
Millstreet Gains Four Extra Marks … and a Bronze Medal in National Tidy Towns Competition 2012
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.)
Tidy Towns 2012 Results
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”
Rathmore’s “Pride of Place” Project 2012 – Part Two
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”
Rathmore’s “Pride of Place” Project – Part One
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”
Fine Spell of Weather Most Welcome
Millstreet Parish Newsletter for Weekend 8th/9th September 2012
PARISH NEWSLETTER
BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
twenty third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
9th 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:
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday 8th September:
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”
Minor Row Roadworks Now Completed
Minor Row Road Resurfaced – Part One
New Road Surface Project at Minor Row
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”
Location of Floral Displays Revealed
Tidy Towns Anti-litter Award
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.)
The10th Ballinagree Harvest Festival Next Sunday Sept 9th–Everybody Welcome
Where in Millstreet is this Attractive Floral Display?
Presentation of Cheque by John Joe Herlihy to Millstreet Community Hospital This Afternoon Following Fundraising Dance in Killarney
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.
“Radio Treasures” on CMS This Evening 8-10 – Programme of Music
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.)
Drishane Convent Postcard
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.
Very Impressive Prompt Efficient Clean-up after Sept. 2012 Horse Fair
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
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
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 |
Jack Lane Speaks at the Kerryman’s Table on 19th August 2012
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”
Spinning Classes at The Loft, Millstreet
Information and Demonstration night on 12th September at 7pm
6 classes €50 – payment in advance.
There will be separate classes for beginner and experienced spinners.
Limited places (10 per class) – 1st come, 1st served
Ring 087 901 9001 for enquiries