I am interested in getting in touch with any descendants or family members of the Murrays who lived in Ballydaly from about 1909 to the 1940s. Denis Murray who came from Curraleigh married (in 1909) Nora Breen whose family lived in Ballydaly during the 1800s. My grandfather from England visited the Murrays during WW2 in 1940 and 1941. I would like to shed some light on the reasons for his visits.
If you have any further information please contact:
Brian Slattery <email> baincraiglodge.co.uk
Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools
With lots of delicious home baking and a very happy, cheerful atmosphere the event attracted many visitors including some young people whose [read more …] “Fundraising Coffee Morning for Millstreet National Schools”
Competition Authority finds in favour of Millstreet Horse Show
from MillstreetHorseShow.ie: The Competition Authority has recently finalised its investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour by Show Jumping Ireland (SJI). They have found in favour of the consumers right to free choice thus vindicating our position held firmly over the past three years.
Subject to two laid conditions being met by the host show, SJI members cannot be penalised in any way – to do so would be unlawful. Millstreet International Horse Show has no difficulty in satisfying these two conditions.
The Millstreet International Horse Show is on from Tuesday 7th to Sunday 12th of August 2012.
Looking for an Irish Speaker
RTÉ researcher Frances Mulraney is looking for an Irish speaker in the Millstreet area for an upcoming episode of the series ‘Abhainn’, which will concentrate on the Blackwater. If you know of such a person, contact Frances using the details below:
A chairde,
I’m emailing from Irish Language Programmes in RTÉ and am currently carrying out research for a series called Abhainn which takes a journey down Ireland’s rivers. This year we are concentrating on the Munster Blackwater. I was looking for some Irish language speakers in the Millstreet area and was wondering if you would know of any?
Mise le meas, Frances <email>
Coming Home to get Married in September
From Today’s Irish Times: Donagh O’Sullivan, from Cullen, near Millstreet, has worked for more than 20 years in Britain – but he is coming home in September to get married.
The September 8th nuptials mark a homecoming of sorts, too, for his bride-to-be, Francesca Fenaroli, even though she had never heard of Millstreet until she met the Cork man in London three years ago.
“We had been dating for about a year when she showed me her family tree in her mother’s house. Her mother’s maiden name was O’Connor,” he says. A quick examination revealed the Millstreet connection.
Fenaroli’s great-great grandfather, John O’Connor, had married in 1872 in the same church in Millstreet that will be used by O’Sullivan and Fenaroli.
“They had known he [O’Connor] was from Cork, but not that he was from Millstreet. This story is more interesting than [read more …] “Coming Home to get Married in September”
Coffee Morning in aid of Millstreet Hospital, at Herlihy’s Centra
She’d be a lovely little country if you could only roof it!
Well there went our summer! Listening to Radio 1 this morning, weatherman Gerard Fleming forecast about 100mm of rain up to tomorrow (friday) afternoon on the Cork / Kerry border. We had about 30mm last night, so we’ve a bit to go yet, and add in some high winds tonight too … but it seems to be just coming and coming! To put it into perspective, in the very bad flooding in June 2009, we got 92mm, though in the space of a few hours.
All the same, look the video below which might give you a laugh, and make you forget about it … for a short while 😉 … [read more …] “She’d be a lovely little country if you could only roof it!”
Millstreet Juvenile GAA
MILLSTREET JUVENILE GAA
ARE NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR COACHES AND ASSISTANTS
AT
KELLOGG’S CUL CAMP
JULY 16TH-20TH
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 16 AND OVER
AND HAVE THE FOUNDATION COACHING COURSE COMPLETED.
Peter Lonergan – Walking Visitor to Millstreet
A visitor to Millstreet for the last two days was Peter Lonergan, a Cork man living in Australia for the last thirty years who is following the footsteps of the O’Sullivan Beara March of 1603 from West Cork to Leitrim. Of his arrival in Millstreet on Monday he said: ” Running(walking!) behind schedule Joe and Willie welcomed us to Millstreet by leading us over the last climb of the day (Clara Mt.) and into Millstreet. A day that began at 9.15am came to close at 6.15pm and some 20 odd miles covered was again a very special day and I finish by saying a Cead Mile Maith Agaibh to Padraig agus Donal, Rachel agus Cathal, Joe and Willie for their Welcome to Country.”
He stayed for the night at Geararoe B&B with Eily Buckley. The following day he walked with Michael Thornton, who took him across the Boeing, to Derrinagree School, and on to Lismire, and he said of his day: “To end a perfect day Michael brought me to his
[read more …] “Peter Lonergan – Walking Visitor to Millstreet”
Protest in Frankfurt
Well done to the 15 members off the Charlevile/Ballyhea group “No to the bondholders bailout” and the support from the surrounding parishes in protesting outside the ECB Bank this morning the 6th June. They were present when the head of the ECB bank Mario Draghi turned up.
They presented their letter of demands to the head of the Irish central bank Patrick Honahan. They also got the attention off the Irish media with interviews from Morning Ireland on RTE 1 and our own C103fm and 96fm – from Lynette [read more …] “Protest in Frankfurt”
In the Corkman – 31st May 2012
- Tubrid Well pilgrimage draws terrific crowds
- Friday’s ‘Strings’ concert
- Cloughoula welcomes summer on pattern day
- Old Cloughoula schoolhouse is a protected structure – but it’s falling down
- Living Scenes Book – Two Generations, One Road
- Tidy Towns to get grant for timber walkway
- Joanne back on Late Late – but then it’s surgery
- Dromtarriffe / Kilcorney news
- Ducon Cup semi-final at stake for Cullen and Millstreet
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
Elizabeth Duggan
As a teenager quite beautiful she had dark brown hair
In Millstreet’s West End than Elizabeth there was none quite so fair
But from the Millstreet Town of her young years she died far away
None of her siblings are living in Millstreet today
A credit to her family and the Town of Millstreet
One always quite friendly and pleasant to meet
With those who knew her good memories of her will remain
[read more …] “Elizabeth Duggan”
Best of luck in the junior/leaving certificate exams
ON BEHALF OF MILLSTREET JUVENILE CLUB WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS
THE VERY BEST OF LUCK
IN THE JUNIOR/LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMS! (Carmel Walsh)
Cloghoula N.S. Wins Football Final in Rathcoole
Results & Fixtures: 5th June 2012
GAA: DUCON CUP Q/F: Millstreet 0-12 Cullen 0-11 (After Extra Time) in Knocknagree @ 8p.m. Friaday June 1st ( HT score: Millstreet 0-3 Cullen 0-6, Normal Full Time Score: 0-8 to 0-8)
JBFL2 S/F: Kanturk 1-15 St.Johns 0-7 @ Rathcoole, 8pm June 1st
U13 C/D HL2: Fermoy 4-7 Millstreet 3-8, 4th June
Soccer: U15 Div4: Rathcoole Rovers 4 Corinthian Boys B 0, 7pm 1st June
U15 Div4: Rathcoole Rovers 2 Blarney United A 0, 7pm 5th June
Athletics: Cork City Marathon: John-Paul Buckley ran a time of 03:30:22 [photo].
In the Cork City Half Marathon, times for the Millstreet runners were: Josephine Creedon 1:39:56, Con Twomey 1:44:23, Sharon Kiely 1:48:41, Sheila Tarrant – 02:00:46, and Meave O’Sullivan – 2:04:23.
In the Relay Race, Tony Kelleher was in the CIT AC team which finished 5th in a time of 2:36:55 [photo]
On Friday 1st, Donal Coffey won the Doneraile 5k in a time of 16:44, out of a field of 394 runners. [photo (bib #13)]
Road Bowling: (Kilcorney) Tim Cronin bt Kevin Ruby l/s; Maurice Connolly bt Jerry O’Riordan 1bwl €2000: Kevin O’Donoghue bt Timmy O’Connor l/s €700; Dean Sexton bt Paul Bourke 1bwl €500.
Golf: Congratulations to Denis Hickey who won the Captain’s prize in Kanturk Golf Club (for the second time), and to Diarmuid Fraser (photo right) who won the Chris Collins Captain’s Prize (Junior Boys) in Killarney Golf and Country Club ( scored 60 points with a handicap of 6 ).
Death Notice: Donal Cowman, Drishane Rd
The unexpected death has occurred on Monday June 4th of Donal Cowman of the Drishane Road, Millstreet. Rosary was held last night (Monday) at 9:30pm in Tarrant’s Funeral Home. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet this (Tuesday) evening from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Followed by removal to St. Patricks Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Millstreet. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Regional Report 1118 – 5th June 2012
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir Cairde and welcome to news report 1118 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather wet but calm Tuesday morning.
It was another action packed week here in Millstreet with many, many people working on a voluntary basis to make Millstreet a better place. Let me remind you once again that Judging for the Tidy Towns Competition, at all levels, starts in June, and will go on right through the Summer months. So
please make a visible start on what you plan to do in your own place. I’m asking road users to please stop throwing litter out of their car . This problem has improved, but you’d be surprised at those who still have not taken it on board.
Death Notice: Kathleen O’Farrell
The death has occurred Monday, June 04, 2012 of Kathleen O’Farrell, (née McCarthy) of Kilkeana Kenmare, Kerry. Reposing at her daughter Claire’s residence, Mourneabbey, Mallow on this Tuesday evening from 3pm to 5.30pm,followed by removal to Holy Cross Church Kenmare, arriving at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 2pm followed by burial in Old Kenmare Cemetery. [read more …] “Death Notice: Kathleen O’Farrell”
The Men Who Played For K R R
The men who for Killarney Road Rovers did play
From Neily Duggan’s Inch Field some of them live far away
Whilst some of them in and near Millstreet did stay
And a few of them deceased which does seem sad to say
But as is often said few things seem to last
The Killarney Road Rovers a Football Club are a Football Club of the past
They will never play in the Inch Field again
And only the memories of them now remain
[read more …] “The Men Who Played For K R R”
“Strings” Concert at Drishane Chapel
The Concert will also assist the musicians to fund their forthcoming visit to Derry where they will meet many other very gifted musicians and teachers. We shall be sharing highlights of the Drishane Concert on Cork Music Station on Tuesday, 12th June between 8-9 p.m. in the “Radio Treasures” broadcast. The Drishane Chapel [read more …] ““Strings” Concert at Drishane Chapel”
Hello from Boston
Hello from Boston ! I am attempting to trace my family back to Millstreet in the early 1800′s. Would you by any chance know of someone local that undertakes geaneology research for hire ?
I suspect my great great grandfather Denis Buckley and his wife Ellen Buckley nee Welch /Walsh came from Millstreet. Dennis and Ellen had at least one son Richard D. Buckley born around Nov. 1845. He emigrated to America in 1861 and settled in Bosto. I believe Ellen’s fater was Edmond Walsh from Millstreet born around 1822.
I would apreciate any help or guidance you may be able to provide as I will be in Kenmare in early Oct. and would love to visit Millstreet if I can establish a family connection.
All the best, Jack Buckley ( <email> )
Noel C Duggan Did Dream
Noel C Duggan the entrepreneur of Millstreet Town
The fellow who did dream of Worldwide renown
Did dream that the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest at his Green Glens Complex would take place
No challenge for him seems too daunting to face
Noel C Duggan did dream and his dream did come true
The man is a genius to give him his due
He brought The Eurovision Song Contest to the Town of Millstreet
At his Green Glens Arena for glory Europe’s best did compete
[read more …] “Noel C Duggan Did Dream”
A Thank You from STRINGS
“STRINGS” Fiddle Group pictured in the Chapel at Drishane Castle following their successful concert on Friday night June 1st. The group are taking part in an International Youth Fiddle Camp in Derry City later this month and the members of the group, their mentor Emer Twomey and their families would like to THANK everyone for their support and hope they enjoyed the night. [photo: Geraldine Dennehy]
Millstreet & Banteer U7s
Millstreet and Banteer U7’s who played a thrilling draw in Millstreet on Saturday
Joanne at the Late Late 50 Year Celebrations
Joanne O’Riordan made a quick appearance on the Late Late 50 year celebrations on RTE1 TV last night (June 1st). Ryan referred to her as “one of the most enjoyable people i’ve met in the whole world ever”. You can see her on the RTE Player, from 1:43:35 to 1:45:47 in the programme. (for the next two weeks only) [read more …] “Joanne at the Late Late 50 Year Celebrations”
Parish Newsletter – The Most Holy Trinity – 3rd June 2012
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Most Holy Trinity – 3rd June 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: John D. Murphy, Claramore
[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – The Most Holy Trinity – 3rd June 2012”
Presentation of Vintage Sunday Cheque to Four Worthy Groups
Addressing the assembly John Sheehan and Dan Barry outlined the many activities of the Vintage Club. Further presentations were made to Gordon and Breeda O’Keeffe of K&L as well as to Jerry O’Riordan whose [read more …] “Presentation of Vintage Sunday Cheque to Four Worthy Groups”
First Under 8 Camogie Team
The Millstreet Under 8 Camogie Team which had their first game last weekend in the Town Park [read more …] “First Under 8 Camogie Team”
Results & Fixtures 28th May 2012
GAA: U14 B HL: Glanworth 6 – 15 vs Millstreet 2 – 10, 24th May
U12 FL 2C: Millstreet 5 – 15 vs Kildorrery 3 – 7, 26th May
U13 C/D HL2: Milford 3 – 6 vs Millstreet 11 – 9, 28th May
Soccer: U15 Div 4: Rathcoole Rovers 4 Mayfield United 1, 7pm 23rd May
U15 Div 4: Rathcoole Rovers 1 Churchvilla 3, 26th May
Greyhounds: In his first race (coming in as a reserve), Altamount Flyer (owned and trained by Donie Golden, Tullig) won his 525 by a length in a time 29:06 last Saturday evening (May 26th) in Curraheen Park. [see the video below]
Rallying: At the Queensland ARC Rally last weekend, Charlie Drake in his Celtic Motorsport car started the first stage well, placed 4th on a very wet and slippery course, but slid off the road in the second stage (see photo right) which ended his rally.
Fixtures, videos and more below: [read more …] “Results & Fixtures 28th May 2012”
Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. “On The Move”!
