“STRINGS” in Derry

During the month of June “STRINGS” fiddle group took part in The International Youth Fiddle Camp at The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Derry city. Although the kids worked very hard every day, it was an enjoyable week. There were 179 young fiddle players taking part in the camp. The Millstreet players attended and took part in music sessions and concerts during the week. The Clipper Round The World Yacht Race was visiting the city on the weekend we were there and “STRINGS” were filmed as part of the tv program “CLIPPER” shown on BBC1 NI on Friday 6th July.  Derry is a wonderful city, full of history, beautiful buildings and lovely friendly people. I took hundreds of pictures – here is a selection. Hope you enjoy them. G.D.

[read more …] ““STRINGS” in Derry”

Spectacular Period Costume Launch of “Discover Duhallow”

The official launch of the “Discover Duhallow…A Day of the Region” Programme on Friday 20th July 2012 was a truly colourful occasion as Minister Jimmy Deenihan, Dept. of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in the company of many special Guests commented on their delight at witnessing such an impressive event which clearly involved so much dedicated preparation.   (S.R.)

Here we share the wonderful colour of the superb occasion which took place at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket.   A special marquee had been put in place for the [read more …] “Spectacular Period Costume Launch of “Discover Duhallow””

In the Corkman – 19th July 2012

Duhallow U-21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship: Millstreet 0-12 Kanturk 0-11 – Millstreet hold nerve in tight finish

Looking forward to the inaugural Millstreet Country Park Summer Gathering

U21 County Championship: Millstreet 1-6 Bantry Blues 4-14, Match Report

Large turnout for the Humphrey Kelleher Cup

Barry chronicles The Bard’s Land War adventures

New book on a local Land War legend

Grow It Yourself garden visit

Dromtarriffe / Kilcorney News

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

Results & Fixtures – July 25th 2012

GAA: Minor Football Championship Premier 2: Millstreet 4 – 11 vs Glenville 0 – 8, Wednesday 18th July [match report]
Junior A Hurling Championship: Millstreet 1-11 Tullylease 1-6, in Meelin at 3pm Sun 22nd July [match report]
U16 A FL & Alan Lynch Construction  U16 A Football Championship: Millstreet 2-12 Mitchelstown 3-6 @ Millstreet, 7:30pm Mon 23rd July
JBFL: Ballydesmond 2-9 Millstreet 1-4 @ Ballydesmond, 8pm Mon 23rd July

Horse Racing: Willy O’Leary’s horse Clara More won his second race on the trot in the 4:25 at Killarney last Thursday evening (19th  July), following on from his victory in Cork the week before.

Road Bowling (Kilcorney): Denis Murphy bt Denis Hickey €1340; Denis Hickey bt Michael Kelleher €1400.

Camogie: Millsteet under 14 camogie team who won the Buttavant Invitational Tournament, beating Buttevant in the final by 5-9 to 1-0 (July 22nd) [see the photos & team]

Athletics: Donoughmore 7 mile (Fri 20th July) –   John Paul Buckley (MillstreetAC) –  48:02, Chris Murphy (MillstreetAC)  – 49:59,
Banteer 5k (Sun 22nd July) – Shane Browne  (32) 30:13 [see video]

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – July 25th 2012”

Death Notice: Maureen Connolly, Drimoleague and Dromagh

The death has occurred on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 of Maureen CONNOLLY, (née Coakley of Dromagh) and Meenies, Drimoleague, Cork. Reposing at Daly’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Drimoleague. Removal today, Wednesday, at 7.30pm to All Saints Church, Drimoleague. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 2pm followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Regional report 1125 – 24th July 2012

 by

Eily Buckley

 Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1125 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very, best on this rather dull but mild Tuesday morning.

 

The beautifying of our town goes on and this week all eyes are on the Gable- end- wall at Mill Lane, in the town centre, where a beautiful mural has been painted, depicting the old mill race, which was part and parcel of our every-day lives in the past. Well done to all associated with it. Especially the artist himself Neil O’Dwyer for Co.Tipperary.

Please keep up the anti litter drive. Every Monday evening a dedicated group work very hard to make Millstreet a prize-winning town. Come out and help.

 

There was lots of joy at the Social Club in Aubane on Saturday night when Seamus Buckley celebrated his 50th birthday. But it was a celebration with a difference. Seamus used the occasion the raise funds for a past pupil on his by the name of Pat McMahon a native of Meelin. Pat a trained nurse was so overwhelmed by the poverty that he saw in Calcutta that he forged ahead and with another man they opened a hospital there. Now they are doing wonderful work to aid the poor and sick. At Saturdays night’s party well in excess of €3,000 was raised, Pat says a child’s eyesight can be saved for a mere ten cents ,almost unbelievable. So well done to Seamus Buckley on his 50th Birthday.

The centenary of celebrations of Aubane  school will be held on August 17-20th. They are asking for any old pictures etc.

[read more …] “Regional report 1125 – 24th July 2012”

Eugene Brosnan

The undying bug of wander in some people is strong
When young Eugene Brosnan left the Town of Millstreet with him he took his guitar along
He busked around Europe in many a city and town
At the start of his journey to greater renown

He left Murphy’s Terrace when he was eighteen
A far bigger World out there for him to be seen
To travel in Europe from home far away
From where he first looked on the bright lamp of day

[read more …] “Eugene Brosnan”

Death Notice: Jim Cashman, Australia & Tullig House

The death has occurred of Jim Cashman of Hawkesbury Heights, NSW, Australia and formerly of Tullig House, Millstreet. Born March 21st 1938 and died on on Thursday July 20th 2012. Dearly loved husband of Jo. Loved father of Anthea, Michael and Monica (dec). Father-in-law of Matthew and Sally. Proud grandfather of Declan, Finn, Riley and Vincent. Brother to the late Paddy, the late Denis, Estie, the late Bill, Agnes, the late Fr.Michael, Cecily, Eileen, Stella and Noreen. Aged 74 years So very sadly missed The family and friends of JAMES are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Hawkesbury Road, Springwood on Monday July 30, 2012 commencing at 11am. Following the service the cortege will proceed to Springwood Cemetery. Leonie & Michael Carrick’s Blue Mountains Funerals 4782-2922 4751-6166. May he rest in peace.

 

Inspiring Mizen Head to Malin Head Charity Tractor Run 2012

A royal welcome awaited the wonderfully courageous Tractor Team at Pomeroy’s “Clara Inn”, Millstreet on Saturday afternoon 21st July as they took a well deserved break for a delicious meal during their 24 hour Charity Tractor Run from Mizen Head to Malin Head – a distance of 630km – all in aid of Children’s Medical and Research Foundation,  Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin.  (S.R.)

The various tractors and jeeps as well as the motor bike were all given special names and they had their own fuel supply and a very dedicated Safety Officer.   Members of the group are related to the Pomeroy Family and Philip Pomeroy himself was a member of the inspiring Team who undertake this amazing project annually in aid of [read more …] “Inspiring Mizen Head to Malin Head Charity Tractor Run 2012”

Very Successful Cullen Threshing and Vintage Display 2012

Cullen and District Special Needs Association held a superb Threshing and Vintage Display on Sunday, 22nd July 2012 in Cullen G.A.A. Grounds. Here we view wonderfully dedicated Committee Members beside Patrick O’Keeffe’s magnificent Thresher with Patrick driving the tractor. A fuller feature to follow later. (S.R.)

Wonderful Wedding of Kaitriona & Kevin

The wonderful wedding on Saturday, 21st July 2012 at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet of Kaitriona O’Mahony, Kilmeedy and Kevin Hickey, Main Street.   Pictured here with members of the Hickey Family.   A fuller feature to follow later.   Sincere Congratulations to Kaitriona and Kevin.   (S.R.)

Wedding photographer Ian Cronin Photo Studio have published some of the fantastic photos from the day. You can see them on their ICPhotoStudio Photography facebook page.

Magnificent Mural Now Completed

Artist Supreme from Tipperary, Neil O’Dwyer (on left) being congratulated by wonderfully dedicated Millstreet Tidy Towns Committee Members John O’Keeffe and Colman Culhane on the completion of the truly exquisite Mural at the entrance to Mill Lane (Mill View). Great credit is due to the O’Regan Family for the use of the excellent gable wall, to Tidy Towns for initiating the superb idea and for commissioning Neil – and to the Artist on bringing to reality the magnificent Mural which is already being hugely admired by countless people. A fuller feature to follow in later days. See Neil’s excellent website www.murals.ie to view his very wide-ranging masterpieces already achieved. (S.R.)

Genealogy: Riordans of Toorboney

Hello, my fathers family comes from Millstreet–the Riordans of Toorboney (spelling?). Daniel O’Riordan, who now lives in Newcastle (the Monsignor) is my fathers second cousin. I understand that the Buckleys now own the farm. If anyone has any information, stories on this branch of the Riordans, please share… Thank you in advance
Anne Riordan <email>

Millstreet win U14 Camogie Buttavant Invitational Tournament

Above are the under 14 millstreet camogie team who won the Buttavant Invitational Tournament today (Sun July 22nd). Front row L/R Maria Lane, Megan Ring, Chloe Collins, Sarah Dennehy, Carloine Murphy (Captain), Kate Buckley, Joni Tarrant, Ava Barry. Back row L/R Tony McCaul, Una Buckley, Dervla Murphy, Leah Guerin, Donna O’Reilly, Denise Healy, Emily Ring, Nora O’Sullivan, Lily Murphy.( Player/Manager)

Photo left shows Millstreet Captain Caroline Murphy receiving the Mary O’Neill Cup. Millstreet won the final by 5 goals 9 points to Buttevants 1 goal 0 points Scorers were Ava Barry(2goals, 2points) Dervla Murphy(1goal 3points), Emily Ring(2goals) Donna O’Reilly(2points)(F) Joni Tarrant (1point) Megan Ring(1point).

Spring Wind – by Eugene Brosnan

WabiSabi Music presents this Tobias Lehnen animated video adaptation of Eugene Brosnan’s version of the Greg Brown classic, “Spring Wind”, taken from the 2004 album, SOLID GROUND on the Wabisabi Music label.

A special edition of the album SOLID GROUND by the Millstreet singer and songwriter EUGENE BROSNAN is being released and features 3 bonus tracks recorded at the SOLID GROUND sessions in Aachen in 2004. Find out more about the album and some previews on his label’s website WabaSabiMusic.de

Eugene Brosnan is a Millstreet native now living in Kilnamona (between Cork City and Mallow) – find out a little more of him on his website

GAA Fixture List

SATURDAY 7th JULY:   JNR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP:

Millstreet 2-13 Newmarket 0-12, in Boherbue at 8.00p.m. (extra time if needed)

WEDNESDAY 11th JULY:    U-21 FOOTBALL (REPLAY:

Millstreet 1-6 Bantry Blues 4-14, in Inchigeela at 7.30p.m. (extra time if needed)

SUNDAY 15th JULY: U-21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP:(DEPENDING ON U-21 FOOTBALL)

Millstreet 0-12 Kanturk 0-11, in Millstreet at 8.00p.m. (Extra time if needed)

SUNDAY 22nd JULY:  JNR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP: (DEPENDING ON U-21 FOOTBALL)

Millstreet 1-11 Tullylease 1-6 in Meelin 3pm

Genealogy: Hannah Corkery, Coomlogane

Hi there, I live in Summerhill Co Meath, and a friend of mine from San Francisco is coming to Ireland next month (Aug) and would like to find out more about her grandparents who came from the Millstreet area:

“Here is what I know about my Grandma’s Parents”
Father—-Cornelius Crowley born Knockus Boul, Bally Desnion, Ireland, Born 1883
I think this could be Knocknaboul, Ballydesmond Co Cork

Mother—maiden name Hannah Corkery, born Goomlagame Millstreet, Ireland (Maybe Coomelogane ) Birthdate 28/Feb/1884

They were married 4/February/1904

They moved to Montana and my grandma, Mary Ann, was born on 17/Sept/1917.
Hopefully you can give me some more information for them. Thanking you in advance,
Sincerely, Jackson Hutchinson. <email>

Parish Newsletter – 22nd July, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 22nd July, 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:

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 22nd July, 2012”

Father Joe Murphy

When I was a Schoolboy Father Joe Murphy was a young man
I recall him and his  sister and brothers Doney and the late Johnny Dan
And though of my existence he hardly would know
One cannot help but remember the great Father Joe.

Fifty five years as a priest something to celebrate
The man has been blessed in his great gift of faith
To his own higher self and to his god true
We must give him credit since credit he is due.
[read more …] “Father Joe Murphy”

Summer BBQ & Karaoke Competition

Day of the Regions Karaoke Competition

Karaoke takes place from 8pm on Friday 27th July 2012 at The Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet following the BBQ.

Rules:
1. Enter before 23rd July 2012 and have choice of performance times.
2. Entries also taken on the night for individual/group performers.
3. Performances will be judged by members of the audience, the most green votes wins, so make sure to bring all your friends along to vote for you.
4. Businesses entry fee €20. Individual/Group entry fee is €5.

Come dressed as the artist whose song you are singing and also be in with a chance of winning best look-a-like 🙂

The battle of the businesses competition starts at 9pm followed by individual/group competition.
Download the Entry Forms  and put them in the boxes around town or email the details <email> Before you choose a song, have a look at the nearly 2000 songs  in the full song list for the night!

[read more …] “Summer BBQ & Karaoke Competition”

Cheque Presented to Cullen N.S. by Mary O’Sullivan

Following the recent publication of Mary O’Sullivan’s excellent book “How It Was” – such was the splendid success of the book that Mary has recently presented a substantial cheque to Cullen N.S.. Pictured from left: Finbar Murphy, Hannah Kelleher (Principal), Sharon Nolan, Mary O’Sullivan (Author), Seán O’Sullivan, Pat Murphy (Chairperson, B.O.M.), John Moynihan, Sinéad Murphy and Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P..

Historic 1927 Ticket…Fundraising for Church

We thank Teresa Murphy of West End, Millstreet for this very interesting 1927 ticket relating to a Social and Dance in New York in aid of St. Patrick’s Church in Millstreet. One of the Organising Committee Members was Peggy Corcoran – an aunt of Teresa and her sister, Eileen.   (S.R.)

And on the reverse side of the ticket ….. the words of   [read more …] “Historic 1927 Ticket…Fundraising for Church”

Blessing of the Cross to be Rescheduled

Change of plan - the walk is going ahead but...There has been a change of plan for the walk up Clara and  blessing of the new cross, which had been scheduled for this Friday evening (July 20th @ 5pm). The walk is going ahead but only to the viewing point as the weather has left the path to the cross in bad condition. (Update: The walk has now been cancelled also). The cross will be blessed on another occasion. It would be great to see everyone on the walk anyway. Registration as planned in the GAA hall at 4.30. Refreshments afterwards. – from the Millstreet Development-Group

Also, check out the new Brochure / Map for the Clara Loop Walk.

Results & Fixtures – 17th July 2012

GAA: JBFL Co. Qualifier Results: St Johns 0-11, Kiskeam 0-10, July 14th
Humphery Kelleher Cup Final: Tipperary 3-12 Cork Rebel Óg 1-07 – played in Millstreet [read match report]
Minor B HL: Mill Rovers v Millstreet – Not Played
U16 A FL: Millstreet 2 – 6 vs Knocknagree 3 – 10, Monday 16th July
U13 C HC: Doneraile 1 – 4 vs Millstreet 2 – 5, Monday 16th July
U21 HC Round 1 game: Millstreet 0-12 Kanturk 0-11 @ Millstreet, 7:45pm 16th July. [match report from Kanturk GAA]

Rallying: Charlie Drake/Christy Drake finished 11th in their Mitsubishi Evo 9 at the Mitchelstown Forest Rally 2012 [results] [see the video below]

Camogie: A huge congrats to the Millstreet Under 18 Camogie team who won the Cork Summer Sevens Tournament Section C at St.Finbarr’s on Saturday July 7th. The nine participating Clubs were Na Piarsaigh, Banteer, Carrigtwohill, St. Fanahan’s, Sarsfields, Millstreet, Fr. O’Neill’s, Cobh and St.Finbarr’s.
In Section 1 it took the very last game to decide who would [read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 17th July 2012”