Presentation of Cheque for €8,300.00 to COPE at Dromtariffe

John Clifford of COPE Foundation accepts the very impressive cheque of €8,300.00 from Caitriona Buckley, Treasurer, Dromtariffe Parents and Friends of COPE. Also pictured are further dedicated volunteers who attended the presentation in Dromtariffe Hall on Thursday, 26th January 2012. (S.R.)

Euro Lambretta Jamboree 1998

Back 1998 the Euro Lamberetta Jamboree was held in the Green Glens, Millstreet from the 19th to the 21st of June, when hundreds of Lambretta owners from all over Europe descended on Millstreet for three days.

Cesare Battaglini was an Italian who was the most famous of all long distance Lambretta riders, riding all over the world on his bikes, and he was in Millstreet for the festival. His recent death reminded us of this event: “Most times he continued riding to each event, either on a model D or a series 2. His first Irish Euro to Millstreet, for instance, involved a 2,700 mile round trip.” – from Jetset Magazine

Here are a few photos from the Jamboree: [read more …] “Euro Lambretta Jamboree 1998”

Over €4,000 Presented to MS Group Following New Year’s Day Boeing Swim

In excess of €4,000.00 was presented at the Bush Bar, West End, Millstreet to Sinead O'Rahilly representing the Cork North West Branch of MS by Michael Lucey representing the courageous Swimmers who participated in the Boeing New Year Swim 2012. Also present for MS Cork North West Branch were Maura and Donal Murphy, Newmarket. LTV2 Millstreet recorded the presentation. Sincere congratulations to everyone involved in this very successful and very important annual project. More pictures later. (S.R.)

Huge Attendance at Wallis Arms Hotel for IFA President, John Bryan

A very large attendance greeted IFA President, John Bryan, to Millstreet on Thursday night, 26th January where he superbly addressed the gathering outlining very important issues in the agricultural world. President John Bryan is pictured fourth from left with members of Duhallow IFA. LTV2 Millstreet was also present to record aspects of the significant occasion. (S.R.)

U16 County football final

                 U16 COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL

 

                MILLSTREET
                V
                CLANN NA NGAELS

                 Date:– SUNDAY JAN 29TH

        Venue:- BALLINCOLLIG

                 Time:-12 NOON

                PLEASE SUPPORT !!!

IFA President John Bryan to visit Millstreet

The Irish Farmers Association President John Bryan will visit Millstreet tomorrow night (Thursday 26th January), when he addresses a Duhallow IFA meeting in the Wallis Arms Hotel at 8:30pm. The meeting will discuss current farming issues, the Common Agriculture Policy 2014 negotiations, and land reclamation. All are welcome.

To understand why these topics are currently important, read the following articles:
* CAP 2014 – The Battle Begins (from the Farmers Journal)
* Land Reclamation – Proposals Meet Strong Resistance (from the Farmers Journal)

Marian Players production of Cinderella – schedule

2011-11-25 Marion Players Rathmore Panto - at the 25th Anniversary Launch

Marian Players Rathmore
25th Annual Pantomime – Cinderella

At Rathmore Community Centre,
Saturday, 28thJanuary , 8.30pm
Wednesday, 1st February, 8pm
Thursday, 2nd Febuary, 8pm
Saturday, 4th February, 8.30pm
Matinees at 2.45pm
Sunday, 29th January & Sunday, 5th February.

Proceeds to Kerry Parents & Friends Association.
Further details and bookings 064-7758526

[read more …] “Marian Players production of Cinderella – schedule”

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 199 now online

LTV2 Millstreet Programme 199  which is scheduled to be broadcast on Thurs Jan 26th 2012 is now online. You can now watch our latest Programme which was recorded in Carriganima and edited by Sean Murphy first right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before it hits our Television screens tommorrow night at 10.00pm with a repeat showing on next Sunday night Jan 29th at 8.00pm

00:00 – 04:30 Set Dancing in Darby O’Gill’s, with music by Peter Lane
04:30 – 10:00 Sean Murphy, Brendan Murphy, Eily Buckley and Bernard Crowley introduce the show.
10:00 – 15:20 Eily’s Regional Report
15:20 – 20:35 Filling the Pint at Carriganima [read more …] “LTV2 Millstreet Programme 199 now online”

Regional Report 1099 – 24th January 2012

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1099 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather wet but mild and calm Tuesday morning.

Now that the Christmas Season is over, the proceeds of the many fundraising events that were held around  the Festive Season are being presented  to the causes for which they were held.

The proceeds of the Christmas Day Climb of Mushera will be presented to the St. John’s Well Committee at a pleasant Function in Aubane.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1099 – 24th January 2012”

Gobnait Twomey’s Wonderful 90th Birthday Party

A wonderful gathering of family and friends celebrating at the home of Annmarie and Jerry O’Mahony, Clara, Millstreet on the splendidly uplifting occasion of the 90th birthday of Gobnait Twomey, Murphy’s Terrace on Friday, 20th January 2012. Gobnait is seated at centre wearing her birthday badge. More pictures to follow later. A very Happy Birthday, Gobnait - Sincere Friend of so many people. (S.R.)

Tank Driscoll

Forty years ago i met him going to Croke Park on a football train
And fond memories of him with me does remain
A gentle giant of a man without any conceit
Once a household name by the fans of Millstreet

A stalwart defender in the gaelic football game
He was built like a tank and Tank was his nickname
He was of Clondrohid and was widely known
And in Millstreet the Club that he played for they claimed him for their own

[read more …] “Tank Driscoll”

Results & Fixtures: 23rd January 2012

Crossfield Reese

Soccer Results: [full results]
AUL 1A: Rathcooole Rovers 0 Grangevale 2
AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic v Greenmount Rangers (off)
AUL 3B: Los Zarcos 3 Coachford 3
AUL 3B: Rathcoole Rovers 5 Buttevant 3

Greyhounds: Brendan O’Shea’s homebred bitch Crossfield Reese won the final of the feature race last Saturday night at Curraheen Park. “A determined and strong stayer, she forged clear on the run to the turn and, after moving into a decisive lead down the back, she kept on well to deny Speed Lock by half a length in 28.88 – the pair a long way clear of the remainder of the field. ” – [from the Examiner]. also see the video of the race below

GAA Fixtures:
All Ireland Schools Camogie Senior D Quarter-Final: Millstreet CS v Colaiste Iosagain, Dublin. Sunday 29th 2pm @ Doneraile (venue not finalised – ask the school before going to watch the match)
** U16 County Football Final: Millstreet v Clann na nGaels, next Sunday January 29th at 12pm in Ballincollig
County Under 18 Premier Football League Division 2
04/02/2012 14:30: Bantry Blues vs Millstreet
18/02/2012 14:30: Millstreet vs Bothar Bui [read more …] “Results & Fixtures: 23rd January 2012″

Jean Hickey

Jean Hickey than me is a few years older I knew her long before she met and married Ted O Shea
And she went to live in Finnanefield in Kilcorney from Inchaleigh in Millstreet five or six miles away
I have not seen her for years but her I will remember until the reaper gives the call to me
Good people like her one does not wish to forget and she did not fade from my memory.

[read more …] “Jean Hickey”

PARISH NEWSLETTER – 22nd January, 2012

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 22nd January, 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: Fr. Tom Pierse, Tralee & late C.C. Cullen (1978-1984)
Davie Fleming, Mologhroe [read more …] “PARISH NEWSLETTER – 22nd January, 2012″

Fr. Séamus O’Connell

Fr. Séamus O’Connell was the Chaplain at Millstreet Community School from 1986 to 1989 who lots of us would remember well. These days he’s Rev O’Connell, and while still part of the Kerry Diocese, he is the Professor of Sacred Scripture at St. Patricks College, Maynooth, where is is a lecturer and a key researcher into the gospels of St. Mark, for which he has lots of published papers to his name.

On Friday February 3rd, he will explore the Gospel of Mark as the Gospel of God (Mark 1:14): Re-discovering Mark’s Gospel as a Story of Hope starting at 7.30pm. He will continue to open the Gospel to us and enable us to pray with the Word of God on Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. in John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Rock Road, Killarney. [see the Diocese of Kerry website for further details]

This and more info on Rev. Séamus can be found on his biography page on the St.Patricks College website. [read more …] “Fr. Séamus O’Connell”

In the Corkman – 19th January 2012

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

Cotters & Sigletons at Carriglea

Taken in 1947 up at Carriglea the home of the Singleton family: left-to-right:  Agnes Lyons Cotter (San Francisco), Jim Cotter (Schull), John Singleton (Millstreet), Jimmy Cotter (their son born in San Francisco), Mary Singleton and Kate Singleton. Mary and Kate were from Carriglea, Millstreet, and were children of Bill and Kathleen Singleton.

Many thanks to Nancy Singleton from San Francisco for use of the photo.

Gramophone Circle Presentation Tonight

Just a reminder that the monthly Gramophone Circle get-together takes place tonight (Friday) at 8.15 p.m. in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road.   The Presenter is Margaret Moynihan, Killarney Road, Millstreet.   All are very welcome to attend and to enjoy a selection of splendid musical choices played on disc.   (S.R.)

Billy Coleman Competing on the 1985 Tour of Corsica Rally


Millstreets Billy Coleman gave one of his best ever performances at World Rally Championship level on the 1985 Cosica Rally and went on to finish a fine 4th overall on what was a very tough event, we take a look back at a great video which was made at the time following the adventures of Billy and his Team on this famous event.

Excellent Spring Farm Machinery Show at Green Glens


An overall view of the very impressive range of farm machinery on display at the Spring Farm Machinery Show in Green Glens which continues until 10.00 p.m. today.

With special thanks to the main coordinators of this excellent Show we share a selection of images which [read more …] “Excellent Spring Farm Machinery Show at Green Glens”

Successful Spring Farm Machinery Show at Green Glens Continues Today

One of the most cheerful images we captured at Green Glens last evening at the hugely successful Spring Farm Machinery Show 2012. The identical twins with their favourite John Deere outfits were so wonderfully excited on seeing the amazing farm machinery on show. Here we were visiting the very impressive stand of inventor extraordinaire, William J. Leahy of Finnanefield, Kilcorney. We shall feature lots more pictures before the end of the day. A visit to this mighty Show is truly worthwhile and it continues from 12 noon until 10.00 p.m. this day, Thursday, 19th Jan. 2012. (S.R.)

LTV 2 Millstreet Programme 198


LTV2 Millstreet Programme 198: which is scheduled to be broadcast on Thurs Jan 19th 2012 is now on line. You can now see this Programme before it goes out on air tonight at 10.00pm with a repeat showing on next Sunday night Jan 22nd at 8.00pm
00:00 – 03:45 Music
03:45 – 06:30 Music from Johnny Bremner with “You’ll never make a wife to a home loving man”
06:30 – 13:00 In studio with Bernard, Eily and Sean, discussing LTV2 online across the world, the upcoming presentation of “Cindarella” by the Rathmore Players, and they discuss the programme schedule
13:00 – 14:58 Footage from the Ballinagree Car and Tractor Run in 2011 – in preperation for the upcoming Run. [read more …] “LTV 2 Millstreet Programme 198”

Class of 1980 – Presentation National School

Presentation Convent National School, Millstreet. Class of 1980 with Sr Agatha and Sr Elizabeth

Back row- left to right: Marie O’ Connor, Ida O’Riordan, Helen Muphy, Breeda Burke, Annemarie Murphy, Joan O’ Leary, Margaret Dennehy, Elaine Dineen
Middle row: Sr.Agatha, Paula Browne, Helen Murphy, Eileen Cotter, Veronica Lyons, Eda O’ Sullivan, Karena O’ Sullivan,Tina Murphy, Carmel O’Leary, Fiona Wall, Louise Casey, Sheila O’ Connor.
Front Row: Noreen Barret, Margaret Browne, Anna Murphy, Margaret Healy, Sr.Elizabeth, Patricia O’Keeffe, Sinead Hickey, Maura Manley, Majella Healy, Ciara Culhane.

With thanks to Paula O’Callaghan (nee Browne) for the names.