A fiddle concert will take place in Drishane Church on Friday 1st. June 2012 at 8.30pm. Muireann Murphy, Alanna Barry, Orla Kiely, Eimear Twomey, Sarah Dennehy, Kelly Murphy, Maura Buckley, Emma Hickey, Darren Kiely, Bridelle Cronin, Daniel O Callaghan and Conor Daly are a group of local students who call themselves “STRINGS” and will treat you to some delightful fiddle music on the night.
The young people who are students at Millstreet Community School convened as a fiddle group last September under the direction of Emer Twomey. They are preparing to take part in an International Youth Fiddle Camp at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention which is being held in the city of [read more …] “STRINGS Fiddle Concert”
Millstreet Athletic Club registration night this evening
Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day Images
Due to an unexpected technical problem with the computer drive on which the various images from yesterday’s very successful Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day have been stored and from which they cannot presently be accessed sincere apologies that the images cannot be shared at the moment. Hopefully the technical difficulty can be solved, D.V.. (S.R.)
Air Ambulance Ireland Fundraiser
The organisers of the second annual Rathmore food fair held on Sunday last in Teach Iosagain May 20th wish to thank everybody who supported it in any way. The Kerry Rose Ann Maire Hayes attended, Chef Mark Doe had a cooking demonstration. We also wish to thank Kilcummin Comhaitas, Sliabh Luachra Comhaitas, Biddy group, and we wish to thank Management of Teach Iosagain for their help. The ticket draw was postponed due to the small amount of tickets sold. It will be held on Saturday June 23rd at Teach Iosagain, Rathmore Co. Kerry. At 8.30pm. Permit Extended by Garda Siochana – tickets bought will be entered into a special draw with a chance of winning a pair of All Ireland football final stand tickets 2012 with accommodation in Bewley’s Hotel Ballsbridge on the Saturday night of the All-Ireland, with evening meal and return rail tickets or Hospitality suite tickets for Killarney Races Ladies Day on July 19th 2012, or tickets to Michael Flatley’s Lord of Dance at INEC in July, or tickets to Cork racecourse Mallow. Cadbury hamper, five pair of tickets to Thursday night Dancing. Tickets now on sale €5, from 087-9874911 / 086-0445324.
If anyone has any information they would like to add to the notes, please email Michael O’Mahony (<email>) or ring on 087-6676817 before 6:00pm on Sunday.
Digital Television – Don’t get Left Behind!
On October 24th 2012 you will no longer be able to use your TV aerial to receive the TV signal as you have since TV was introduced into Ireland in the 1950s. The signal will be changing to a digital service so you’ll need to be ready by then to ensure that you can still watch your favourite programmes. It’s easy to check whether you need to do something:
A. If you get your TV through a Pay-TV provider, like Sky or UPC, you’re ok!
B. If you get your TV through an aerial, you need to do one of the following: [read more …] “Digital Television – Don’t get Left Behind!”
Millstreet First Communion 2012
The girls and boys who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 19th in St.Patricks Church Millstreet, with Fr Jack Fitzgerald and their teachers Fiona Hurley and Norma Buckley. [photo: Geraldine Dennehy]
Millstreet First Communicants 2012 are Méabh Buckley, Eva Carroll, Louise Lyons, Róisín McAuliffe, Shauna O’Connor, Hannah O’Regan, Eimear O’Leary, Adrieanna Purcell, Eliza Smutek, Eabha Sheehan, Orlaith Twomey, Aoife Tarrant, Karolina Waskkiewicz, Niamh Smith, David Dineen, Kaylum Murphy O’Mahony, Evan O’Sullivan, David O’Brien, Patrick Murphy, Aleks Pedrak, Diarmuid Moynihan, Eoin Sheahan, Airidas Cesnauskas and Miko Bachanek.
Cloghoula Pattern Day 2012 – A Superb Success
Millstreet Kellogg’s Cul Camp July 16th- July 20th: Register Now!
Just a reminder to all that this week is the last week for registering for camp. Camp is open to primary school boys and girls and the camp focuses on football, hurling and camogie. Please note that all children must be over the age of 6. One child is priced at €55, two children €100 and three children €140. Price includes a jersey, shorts, socks and kit bag for each child. A great week guaranteed! Please contact 087 9533213 for enquiries and bookings.
Stray Dog found at Green Glens
This little guy was found recently at Green Glens. If he’s yours, or you know who he belongs to, please contact: <email> or phone: 087-2464878 (please note that the phone # was previously incorrect)
Parish Newsletter – 20th May, 2012
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the Lord – 20th May, 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: Patrick Cashman, Canada & Tullig, Millstreet
Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole
Margaret Presents Some Wonderful Musical Gems at Gramophone Circle
Pictured tonight (18th May) at the very enjoyable Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (third from left in the turquoise/green style). The many people attending were treated to a magnificent selection of exquisite music which was relaxing, tuneful and very pleasantly atmospheric. The DJ supreme was, as usual, Donal Cowman. The occasion took place in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet. (S.R.)
Church Beautifully Prepared for First Holy Communion Occasion Tomorrow
Host Families for Spanish Students Required
Host families required for the first two weeks in September for Spanish children attending the Community School. Payment of €420 given per student.
Please contact Marie on 086-3114984 if interested. <email> Limited spaces remaining
Vital weekend for Junior GAA Club
Millstreet Junior GAA Club play two games this weekend, with qualification on the line for the knockout stages of the league up for grabs, so a win is needed in both matches. Go down to the Town Park and give them your support!
Ducon Cup: Millstreet 3-11 Dromtarriffe 3-10
8pm Friday 18th May, in the Town Park
Junior Hurling League: Millstreet 1-9 Tullylease 1-12
2pm Sun 20th May, in the Town Park
Death Notice: Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole
The death has occurred of Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole. Passed away peacefully on May 16th. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Followed by removal to Dromagh Church. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Millstreet. Enquiries to: Tarrant Undertakers, Millstreet on 029-78015
Death Notice: Mamie O’Connor, Dublin
The death has occurred of Mamie O’Connor, (née Daly) of Goatstown, Dublin.
O’CONNOR (nee Daly) (Knocknashee, Dublin and late of Dooneen, Millstreet and Inchintotane, Newmarket, Co. Cork. May 17, 2012, Mamie (aged 93), widow of the late Patrick, deeply regretted by her loving daughters Margo, Rose and Mary, her grandchildren Galvin, Rachel and Stephen, her great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Eloise, Josh and Emily, her in-laws Brendan, Jim and Tony, her relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal on Monday, May 21, morning to the Church of the Holy Cross, Dundrum for 10am funeral Mass followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery, Shankill, Dublin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis. [full details] [read more …] “Death Notice: Mamie O’Connor, Dublin”
The Medical Hall
Hello I am researching a doctor called Michael Phillip Desmond who was living at the Medical Hall, Millstreet from 1911 – 1915. Could you give me any information on the medical hall or tell me what hospital it was attached to? Many thanks Dianne Bartlam <email>
The above question came in yesterday, and we have not heard of the Medical Hall in Millstreet, nor of the doctor in question. Does anyone know more on where it was located?
Mary to represent Ireland at Fly Fishing
Mary Murphy of Kilcorney has qualified to represent Ireland in the 2012 Irish Ladies Flyfishing team. This is her first Cap for the team which this year will travel to Scotland to take part in the International Ladies Flyfishing Championships being held on the Lake of Menteith 21–24 May.
Mary is currently employed as a production trainer by Kostal Ireland GmbH, a Mallow based company which produces … [read the full article on the Cork Independent]
Cork North West Ógra Fianna Fáil AGM
Cork North West Ógra Fianna Fáil are holding their AGM in McCarthy’s Bar in Millstreet at 9:00pm until 10:30pm on Friday 18th May.
All are welcome !!
Transition Year Graduation at Millstreet Community School on Tuesday, 15th May 2012
The many Students of this year’s Transition Year Class graduated at a very memorable and uplifting ceremony on Tuesday night. The keynote address by Guest Speaker, Una Deasy emphasised what great ambassadors the Students had been throughout [read more …] “Transition Year Graduation at Millstreet Community School on Tuesday, 15th May 2012”
This day,19 years ago in Millstreet
15th May 1993, 19 years ago today in Millstreet … will we ever forget?
[read more …] “This day,19 years ago in Millstreet”
Órla and Laura’s trip to Lourdes
Orla Kiely, Laura Dennehy, their families and Millstreet Community School chaplain John Magee would like to say a big Thank You to everyone in the local community and further a field who helped and supported them in their fundraising efforts to pay for the girls to go to Lourdes as volunteer helpers with The IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust during their Easter Holidays.
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club Notices – 9th May 2012
This is a text only version of this month’s Club notices: Click here to view the the full document (with photos)
Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club Notices 9th May 2012
RESULTS TO DATE:
Grade |
Scores |
Date |
U12 FB (L) | Millstreet 3:03 Lyre 4:03 | 04/04/2012 |
U14 HL (L) | Millstreet 2:03 Banteer 3:09 | 05/04/2012 |
U14 FEILE | Millstreet 1:07 Castlehaven 2:06 | 09/04/2012 |
U16 HL (L) | Millstreet 0:08 Fermoy 3:11 | 16/04/2012 |
U13FB (L) | Millstreet 2:04 Boherbue 3:06 | 18/04/2012 |
U12 HL (L) | Millstreet 0:01 Thomas Russels 0:06 | 21/04/2012 |
U16 HL (L) | Millstreet 2:06 Cuchulainns 3:17 | 23/04/2012 |
U13 FB (C) | Millstreet 4:05 St.Peters 4:08 | 23/04/2012 |
Minor HL (L)Minor FB (CL)
U14 FB (CL) U16 FB (L) Minor FB (L) U14 FB (L) |
Millstreet 3:05 Doneraile 0:24Millstreet Fossa (Win for opponents)
Millstreet Macroom (Win for opponents) Millstreet 3:14 Glanworth 1:08 Millstreet 0:09 Clonakility 3:14 Millstreet 304: Wolfe Tones 4:13 |
28/04/201229/04/2012
29/04/2012 30/04/2012 05/05/2012
08/05/2012
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*A number of matches, particularly Minor Hurling matches, were postponed during the month of April. Re-fixtures to be played within the coming few weeks.
UPCOMING FIXTURES: (subject to confirmation) [read more …] “Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club Notices – 9th May 2012”
In the Corkman – 10th May 2012
- Ballydaly delight for new monsignor Fr. Con
- Crowd flock to the inaugural Traditional Crafts and Blacksmith Fair in Millstreet Country Park
- ‘Naive’ teen without insurance
- Freemount dampen Millstreet’s hopes
- Preliminary rounds of Duhallow Junior Leagues building to exciting climax
- Kilcorney / Banteer / Dromtarriffe news
- A day in the Dáil shadowing TD Áine Collins
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
Results & Fixtures: 15th May 2012
Greyhounds: Crossfield Star came in 5th in the final of the Betfair 600 in Shelbourne Park last Saturday night. See the race and details.
Catriona McCarthy’s bitch Slanan Misty won her 525 in Curraheen Park on last Saturday night also in a time of 28.99, escaping consternation at the first bend to have a clear run to the line. Video at the bottom of this article.
GAA: U14A FL: Millstreet 3-4 vs Wolfe Tones 4-13 8th May
JAHL: Millstreet 3:15, Meelin 0:09, 7:15pm 9th May
U13 A/B FL: Glanworth 1-7 Millstreet 9-13 , 10th May
Senior Hurling Championship: Cork IT 1-22 Imokilly 0-13 [match report] (Mark Ellis full back for CIT)
Ducon Cup: Millstreet 0-11 Newmarket 0-7, 11th May
JB County Football Championship: St.Johns 1-7 Rochestown 1-6 (0-7 to 0-3 at half-time), in Donoughmore, Saturday May 12th
Ducon Cup: Millstreet 1-3 Boherbue 1-9, 13th May (1-2 to 0-1 at half time! Strong wind blowing down the pitch)
U13 A/B FL: Millstreet 7 – 15 Fermoy 1 – 2, Mon 14th May
Soccer:
AUL 1A: Douglas Hall 3 Rathcoole Rovers 0, Sunday May 13th 10.45 am
Road Bowling: (Kilcorney): Tommy O’Donoghue/Kevin O’Donoghue bt Martin Kelleher/ Timmy O’Connor l/s €600; Derry Cooney/ Timmy O’Connor bt Pat Kelleher/ Donal Cullinane l/s €1200; Mark Sheehan bt Steven Murphy l/s €2300; Haulie O’Mahony bt Danny Murphy l/s €520; Ger Kelleher bt John O’Sullivan 1bwl €300.
Athletics: Mary Finn finished in the over 50s at the IMRA Doon Hill Race in Limerick last Sunday May 13th
Regional Report No. 1115 – 15th May 2012
Regional Report No. 1115
by Seán Radley
Tuesday, 15th May 2012
(The following Report is shared with c103 Presenter, Patricia Messenger, on Tuesdays and is broadcast twice on the Radio Station – in the morning and after midnight. Eily Buckley is of course the Millstreet Reporter. I am deputising for Eily this week.)
Good morning to you Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners, to Millstreet on this the 15th May 2012 which is exactly the very day 19 years ago on which the Eurovision Song Contest was broadcast worldwide from the Green Glens Arena here in Millstreet. This is Regional Report No. 1115. And Brother Vincent Corkery is just completing his at home holiday in Millstreet and leaving for Malaysia where he will continue his wonderfully inspiring work. Brother Vincent is of course Eily Buckley’s brother, Jerry. And Eily will [read more …] “Regional Report No. 1115 – 15th May 2012”
Duck eggs and home grown vegetables for sale
Death Notice: Patrick Cashman, Canada
The death has occurred of Patrick Cashman, Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, and formerly of Tullig House, Millstreet. Born January 26, 1929 in Millstreet Ireland. Died May 13, 2012 in Stouffville Ontario with his family at his side at the age of 83 years. Honourary member of Local 95. Loving husband of Lee (Nee Shumilak). Father of Patrick, Brett (Sharon), and Kitty. Grandfather of Chris, Tricia, Michael, Lizzie and the late Brent. Patrick will be sadly missed by his surviving relatives and friends. Brother to the late Denis, Estie, the late Bill, Agnes, the late Fr.Michael, Cecily, Jim, Eileen, Stella and Noreen. Family will receive friends at the O’Neill Funeral Home 6324 Main St. Stouffville, Ontario (905)642-2855 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. on Thursday May 17, 2012. Funeral Mass will be held at [read more …] “Death Notice: Patrick Cashman, Canada”
Researching The City
Richard Scriven is a PhD student in UCC looking at pilgrimage in Ireland. He is seeking volunteers who would be willing to talk to him about The City, the rounds and traditions associated with it. Please do not feel you have to have any expertise, he is looking for people who have a devotion to the City and who care about it.
If you are interested please contact him at (021) 490 2709 (office hours) or <email>
“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station from 11pm-Midnight Wednesday 16th May
We invite you to join us live Wednesday night (16th May 2012) on corkmusicstation.com from 11 until midnight. If you wish to send a text regarding a request or comment please feel very welcome to do so on our specially dedicated Online Radio mobile number 086 22 555 05 .You can also access the Online Radio Station by clicking on Cork Music Station (located on Local Links to the right of all pages on www.millstreet.ie).
Happy listening! (Seán Radley)