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”

Interview with Helen Becarra (Flynn)

This interview appears in this week’s Cork Independent: “… we talk with Helen Becarra (nee Flynn) originally from Millstreet and now living, married, in the United States. After a J1 trip abroad, Helen fell in love with her neighbour Jon Becarra, who serves in the Marine Corps. She now lives in Huntington Beach in southern California – otherwise know as The OC. All in all a pretty decent deal, especially with the constant sunshine.

Name: Helen Becerra (Flynn)
Age: 26
Occupation: Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager
How long has it been since you emigrated from Ireland? Four years

Why did you decide to leave Cork? I went on a J1 summer and my next door neighbour ended up being my long distance boyfriend and then my husband. 🙂

What made you emigrate to the place you live in at the moment?
A marriage proposal. I think I would have [read more …] “Interview with Helen Becarra (Flynn)”

European Juggling Convention is returning in 2014

The worlds largest Juggling Festival – The European Juggling Convention (EJC) is coming back to Millstreet in two years time. It will take place from 19th July to 27th July 2014 in the Green Glens. It was last held in Millstreet in 2006 in what was a week to remember. See more at ejc2014.org

In the Corkman – 12th July 2012

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

Regional Report 1124 – 17th July 2012

by

Eily Buckley

 Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1124 from  Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice  calm and bright Tuesday morning.

The special Healing Mass with Fr, Keane which was held at Tubrid Well last evening was very well attended. The weather was fine and the healing service went on until late. Our Holy Tubrid Well continues to draw the people every day .It’s tranquil air and flowing water never fails to bring solace to all who come there. Baoichas le Dia.

Let me remind you of the walk to the top of Clara Mountain this Friday evening July 20th when the beautiful new cross will be blessed by Canon John FitzGerald. Starting out from town at 5pm. Refreshments will be served in the GAA Hall afterwards. This is a Community Development event. [please note – the blessing has been cancelled and the walk will only go half way up the mountain as the track is very very wet up the mountain]

[read more …] “Regional Report 1124 – 17th July 2012”

Austin’s Container is Greeted with Great Joy in Moldova

In early June (see 10th June) we shared a feature showing Austin Long’s lorry container being fully loaded with a huge variety of very useful items – all in aid of a richly deserving Orphanage in Moldova. Here now in July we note that the container has now arrived in Moldova to the utter joy of All. Well done indeed to Austin and indeed to the many superb Volunteers who have brought this splendid dream to reality. We thank William Fitzgerald for the photograph which was taken by Austin in Moldova. (S.R.)

Almost immediately the many excellent items were put to good use.   Here we [read more …] “Austin’s Container is Greeted with Great Joy in Moldova”

Old Mick Connie O

He had great stories old Mick Connie O
Of the civil war days in Ireland long ago
And he was a brave rebel who fought the Black and Tan
In his better days when he was a young man

From hunting and house hauntings and miracles at Tubrid Well
He had many yarns and stories to tell
His type of person everyday one does not meet
As a storyteller he was the best of Millstreet
[read more …] “Old Mick Connie O”

The Weather in Toronto

One of ours who left for work in Canada last year – John O’Riordan, has appeared in an article in the Irish Times last week, about how emigrants were finding the the weather abroad.

From tornadoes to baking heat in summers, and long freezing winters they seem get a bit of everything over there.

Read the full article on the IrishTimes.com [read more …] “The Weather in Toronto”

Parish Newsletter – 15th July, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 15th 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:

Mass Intentions this Week-end:

Saturday 14th July:

Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Brendan Hickey, Main Street
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 15th July, 2012”

Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Some of the very large attendance in the Canon O’Donovan Centre tonight for Millstreet Gramophone Circle. The excellent presentation (in memory of the late Donal Cowman) was given by Nora Burke, Kanturk (6th from left) while at the end of the presentation Maurice Linehan paid special tribute and expressed sincere thanks.    Professor Bernard O’Donoghue of Cullen & Oxford will give the next presentation on Friday, 10th August 2012.  (S.R.)

Clara More wins at Cork Racecourse

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcjqc5mGnnpsvLh1V3IMoe_tRlSRH8agLS1LFvjjKCOuoATmz-Well done to Willie O’Leary whose horse Clara More landed The Mallow Print Handicap Hurdle tonight at Cork Racecourse,  attracting morning support to move from 33/1 to an SP of 12/1. The seven-year-old son of Luso, who had bottom weight in the handicap, travelled well and picked up the lead two out. He quickened away after the last under Adrian Heskin to win by two and three parts from Frankie Flowers who set off in pursuit coming to the last, but made no further headway at 8/1.

Local trainer Eoghan O’Grady has Clara More and he said: “Unfortunately the owner Willie O’Leary couldn’t make it tonight. He’s from Millstreet, Co Cork and his claim to fame is that in 1963 he recorded the highest personal score against Kerry in a 60 minute Munster final.

“Clara More may go to Killarney next Thursday for a similar handicap. He won a point-to-point in the spring and he jumps well so [read more …] “Clara More wins at Cork Racecourse”

Join the Gathering at Millstreet Country Park

http://thecorknews.ie/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_alt_layout/article/Millstreet01.jpgThe inaugural Summer Gathering at Millstreet Country Park on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd, aims to attract families and groups from the hinterland and further afield to celebrate their Irish heritage.

A forerunner to the ambitious tourism showcase, The Gathering 2013, which is being spearheaded by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, the Millstreet event will be a forerunner to the year-long series of activities being organised nationwide aimed at attracting those with Irish connections to visit the country.

Among those attending Millstreet County Park for the Summer Gathering this month will be genealogy experts, helping visitors trace their family roots by charting migration records and reviewing census information … more information on the CorkNews.ie

Killeagh Visitors Enjoy Millstreet Experience on Thursday

Forty-three visitors from Killeagh and Inch in East Cork pictured at Green Glens enjoying the Millstreet Experience on Thursday, 12th July 2012.    The visit began in Millstreet Country Park followed by Tubrid Holy Well, a Pony Show at Green Glens, St. Patrick’s Church and Drishane.  (S.R.)

Finbarr Motherway superbly coordinated the day-long visit.   All were thrilled to be met by Noel C. Duggan at Green Glens where he accorded a royal welcome.   The enthusiastic visitors were very impressed by [read more …] “Killeagh Visitors Enjoy Millstreet Experience on Thursday”

Results & Fixtures – 11th July 2012

GAA: U14 A FC: Millstreet 4 – 6 vs Fermoy 4 – 10, Fri 29th June
U16 A HL: Thomas Russells 6 – 13 Millstreet 0 – 16, Sat 30th June

Crossfield Tina

Minor B Hurling Championship: Kildorrery 1 – 13 vs Millstreet 1 – 16, Mon 2nd July (doubled as a league game)
JNR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Millstreet 2-13 Newmarket 0-12 in Boherbue at 8pm Sat 7th JULY
U16 A FL: Banteer 3 – 15 vs Millstreet 0 – 6, Monday 9th July
U-21 FOOTBALL (Replay) : Millstreet 1-6 Bantry Blues 4-14, in Inchigeela at 7.30pm Wed 11th July

Greyhounds:
Curraheen Park 23rd June (Race #3 330yds): Thomas & Finbarr O’Leary’s (Millstreet) Altobelli (Droopys Maldini-Coolmakee Luvlee) (6) 3-1 1; Kilmoney Jester (4) 3-1 2; Seans Pavlova (2) 7-4 3. 2l, 5l. 18.30. Tote. 2.90, 2.30, 2.30; 30.90. Trio. 86.20 [see video below]

Tralee 30th June: Crossfield Tina won the Gain Champion Bitch Final for Brendan O’Shea (Cockhill) [see results] video below also.

Curraheen Park 6th July (race 7): 525 Caitriona McCarthy’s (Millstreet ) Slanan Miss (Head Bound – Teds Miss World) 4, 3/1, 1. Tigers Gang 5, 3/1, 2. Miss Verlingo 6, 2/1, 3. 6.5l, 1l, 29.11; Tote 1.70, 3.30, 9.80; [see the video below]

Road Bowling: Kilcorney: Denis Hickey bt Andrew O’Callaghan 1bwl; Anthony Hubbard bt William O’Sullivan l/s 10th July

Humphrey Kelleher Trophy: The Humphrey Kelleher Cup (Munster U15) takes place in Millstreet this Saturday. Cathal Crowley is the only Millstreet player on the Corcaigh Team. The Plate Final is on in Millstreet at 2:15pm, while the Humphery Kelleher Final will be contested at 3:45. Full details on the Cork GAA Website
[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 11th July 2012”

Patricia Guerin’s Coffee Morning Today – A Great Success

Patricia Guerin (on extreme left) with her wonderfully dedicated co-workers at today’s Coffee Morning in Millstreet GAA Community Hall. The very successful event was held in aid of Millstreet Church Restoration Fund and also COPE Foundation Mallow.   (S.R.)

A constant flow of people arrived at the very welcoming venue this morning.   It began at 9.00 a.m. and concluded at 1.00 p.m..   The variety of delicious cakes, buns and scones with tea and coffee was awesome!   Many kind people had done superb baking for [read more …] “Patricia Guerin’s Coffee Morning Today – A Great Success”

Paudie Healy’s Splendid Care of Superb Flower Display at Presentation N.S.

Paudie Healy with splendid flower display at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Paudie has been taking truly dedicated care of the hugely admired flower display during the summer holidays….before, during and after. Great credit is due to Joan O’Mahony, Principal and the Staff for putting such an uplifting colourful display of flowers in place.   (S.R.)

Although we’ve had lots of rain this Summer, Paudie has to constantly make sure that these many floral displays are not only watered but oftentimes fed with nourishing plant food.    Well done indeed to Paudie for [read more …] “Paudie Healy’s Splendid Care of Superb Flower Display at Presentation N.S.”