Owners & Young Riders Charity Pony Show 2011

Darragh Ryan on Lonesome Dove

Last weekend Europe’s biggest pony show, was held at the Green Glens again. It was the 25th hosting confirmed the ongoing interest in equestrian sport as a recreation amongst children and teenagers evident by more than 3,200 entries accepted for the three-day hosting that commenced on Friday and continuing through Saturday and a 15hour programme on Sunday concluded a memorable staging.

At the show, Darragh Ryan riding the piebald Lonesome Dove set a new National Puissance Record for the 148 ponies of 1.85m. [read more …] “Owners & Young Riders Charity Pony Show 2011”

Angelina Ballerina Dance Class

http://www.angelinaballerinadance.com/images/layout/angelina.jpgAngelina Ballerina Dance Academy are holding a free taster class in Millstreet GAA Hall on Tuesday 8th November at 5.30pm. All children aged 3-6 yrs and their parents are welcome! Angelina Ballerina, the mouse, will also be present on the day! Please come along and see if a ballet class is right for your rising star!!
Classes are held weekly in Millstreet GAA Hall, Fridays, 2.30pm. New Term starts on 25th Nov. Check out our website for further details: angelinaballerinadance.com
[read more …] “Angelina Ballerina Dance Class”

Lucky Escape from Rockfall

Kilcorney man David Nolan was on a guided tour up the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand when part of a cliff collapsed near to where they were walking. Camera in hand he managed to video the action as rocks and dirt passed over their heads, luckily missing everyone.

New Zealand TV station 3 News picked up on the video and David made an appearance on the news yesterday on a video link from Los Angeles. Click this link to see it: 3 News – Massive Franz Josef rock fall caught on camera

This is his full video of the event:

http://www.newshub.co.nz/environmentsci/massive-franz-josef-rock-fall-caught-on-camera-2011110217

Death Notice: Paul Herlihy

The death has occurred unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 of Paul Herlihy of Glounthaune and Bishopstown, Cork. Manager of Centra, West End, Millstreet. Lying in repose at the Wilton Funeral Home, Sarsfield Road of Jerh O’Connor Ltd. Removal tomorrow, Friday, at 7.30pm to Church of the Holy Spirit, Dennehys Cross. Family present from 5pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10.30am. Burial private, please. House private. Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to ICU, Mercy University Hospital.

Michael Commins Monday Night Show in Galway – Further Details

The official poster illustrating the Annual Michael Commins Country & Western Shows taking place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway. Details of the Kealy's Bus timetable which will be travelling to the Monday Show are given below. (S.R.)

To give people an opportunity to attend this wonderful event a special bus has [read more …] “Michael Commins Monday Night Show in Galway – Further Details”

Michael Commins Country-and-Western Show in Galway on Monday Night

Michael Commins of MidWest Radio with singer AnnMarie O'Riordan of Rathcoole

Midwest Radio Presenter Supreme, Michael Commins (and Journalist par excellence in the “Farmers Journal”) has been presenting the Annual Michael Commins Country & Western Shows in Galway with phenomenal success.   And there is a wonderful opportunity to attend the Monday Show for fans of that ever popular musical genre.

There is a fabulous line-up again this year for the Monday night Show that includes Big Tom McBride, Foster & Allen, Crystal Swing, Matt Keane, John Glenn, Gene Stuart, Sam O’Doherty, P.J. Murrihy, Nan Tom, Matt Cunningham, Jacqui Sharkey, Bernadette Ruddy, Jason Travers, John Kelly, Gerry Walsh and Donncha O’Dúlaing (RTÉ).

A bus leaves Cullen at 4.00 p.m. on this Monday evening (7th November 2011) and arrives in the Square, Millstreet at 4.15 p.m..   Then onwards to the Salthill Hotel in Galway for this truly magnificent Musical Show.   Entry is €30.00 and for enquiries regarding the cost of the return bus journey please contact Kealy’s Coaches, Cullen on 087-799 4045.

LTV2 Millstreet will also be recording a number of interviews at this prestigious event.   For an absolutely amazing true Country & Western Musical experience with such a galaxy of very famous Stars this is an opportunity which rarely presents itself.   (S.R.)

Regional Report 1089 – 1st November 2011

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1089 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm  and sunny, Tuesday morning.

The Pony Show which is held at the Green Glens every year for various charities was again an outstanding success. Competitions started as early as 8 in the morning and went on late, each of the three nights. Again well done to chief organiser,  Keith Griffins and all those connected with this popular venture who bring so much joy to so many people every time.

Next event at the Green Glens will be the mighty Self-Build  Show starting on November 9th.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1089 – 1st November 2011”

Death Notice: Thomas O’Hare

The death has occurred on Sunday, October 30, 2011 of Thomas A O’Hare of Croaghta Park, Cork City. Late of Cloghoula, Millstreet. Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, South Gate Bridge. Removal today, Tuesday, at 7.30pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, The Lough. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Oliver’s Cemetery.

Death Notice: Hannah Murphy, Skagh

The death has on Monday, October 31, 2011 occurred of Hannah MURPHY, (née Kelleher) of Skagh, Boherbue, Cork. Removal this Tuesday evening at 8pm from Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet to the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Derrinagree. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Tommy Burke – All Ireland Minor Champion 1961

 

Tommy Burke was part of the Cork Minor Football team that made history by winning the County’s first ever All-Ireland title in this grade, defeating Mayo in the Final by 3-7 to 0-5. That team was honoured at half-time in this year’s County Senior Football Final. Pictured above are Tommy with Michael Cremin, and that Cork Minor team before winning the All-Ireland Final at Croke Park. Tommy is fourth from the left in the front row. Click on the photos for larger photos

Photo Credits: John Tarrant of the Corkman, AghadaGAA

1961 All Ireland Minor Winning Cork Team – Tommy Burke is third from the left in front [1]
Tommy Burke (1961) & Darragh Cashman (2019) with the Tom Markham Cup at Millstreet GAA Hall [1]

In the Corkman 27th Oct 2011

Articles of interest to the Millstreet area this week are:

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

Genealogy: Sweeney / Creedon

After a long search I have finally found out where my great grandparents came from i.e. Millstreet and Drishane. I am hoping that someone has some information that coud take me further with my family’s history.

Michael Sweeny was born Millstreet Workhouse on the 25th July 1865. His parents were Margaret Creedon and John Sweeny who shortly after came to live in Brentford, England where they had a further two children, Cornelius (1867) and Margaret (1870), my grandmother.

Another child, Johanna Sweeny, had been born in Cork in 1859 but [read more …] “Genealogy: Sweeney / Creedon”

Rathcoole Rovers 0 Millstreet Celtic 4

We beat Rathcoole on an impressive score line of 4-0 yesterday evening in the St Michaels Cup. We started very well; with almost our first attack, we were awarded a penalty when Michael Murphy was tripped inside the box after making a great run from midfield. Tadgh Collins stepped up and confidently slotted home our opener. Just five minutes later we were up two, when Finbarr Corcoran split the Rathcoole defence with a fantastic long pass to find Brian Murphy who squared the ball to Michael Murphy and he was again hacked down inside the box giving us our second penalty. Collins converted again with a cracking strike to the top of the net to make it two. Late in the [read more …] “Rathcoole Rovers 0 Millstreet Celtic 4”

Our Visit to Brittany 2011 – Part Five

As our Breton trip continues we arrive at a port town which happens to be one of the biggest seaweed exporter centres in Europe.

And so we have reached part five of our week long Breton trip in August/September.   We begin with the very picturesque setting where there was an ancient cross where one was encouraged to [read more …] “Our Visit to Brittany 2011 – Part Five”

Parish Newsletter – 30thOctober, 2011

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – 30thOctober, 2011
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:
Gerard Dromey, Murphy’s Terrace
Julia Creedon, Liscahane

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 30thOctober, 2011″

Owners and Pony Show 2011

The 25th Owners Pony and Young Riders Charity Show is on at the Green Glens this weekend (Friday 28th – Sunday 30th).

They raise loads of money each year for charity, and it has a great family atmosphere, so give it a visit and see what is going on.

More info at these links:
Owners Pony & Young Riders Charity Show
Millstreet Horse Show website
[read more …] “Owners and Pony Show 2011”

Genealogy: Healy / Sweeney

My Healy Great Grandparents had a farm in Millstreet, My Grandmother Margaret Healy left the farm in the 1920′s and came to New York.

Does anyone know of a Denis and Margaret SWEENEY HEALY FARM IN Millstreet.T? We were in Millstreet a few years ago but could not find it. The children went to the Coulhabeg School and there were about 18 children, Any help would be great.Thanks a million, Chris Kennedy. <email>

Genealogy: Greetings from Connecticut

Greetings from Stamford, Connecticut, USA! I am proud to say that my ancestors lived in Millstreet at least as early as the 1830′s and probably long before that. My great-great-grandfather John Murphy married Ellen Curtin in Millstreet parish in 1858. Their daughters Mary and Margaret went to the US in the 1880′s, son Daniel went to NZ, and daughter Ellen (Nellie) and sons Patrick and Daniel (Twins) and John, I have no idea what happened to them. Margaret disliked America and came back to Ireland; she and Nellie ran a guesthouse in Cork city at 8 Kings Terrace, that still stands, from at least 1910 on.

Would love to find out if there are any Murphys and Curtins still living in Millstreet whose roots go back to the 1830′s. Better still would be to find living cousins!

From photos I can see that your area is beautiful, and I hope to come visit soon.

Ellen McGrath Rozsa <email>

Macra Debating – into the Semi’s

Millstreet Macra Debating team

Well done to the Millstreet Macra novice debating team, who have reached the semi-final stage in Cork County on Sunday last, where they defeated a very strong Glanmire team to reach the last four. Team consists of Rebecca Enright, Michael O’ Riordan and James Kelleher. James also received the best speaker award on the day. Best of luck in the next round lads.

[read more …] “Macra Debating – into the Semi’s”

The Loft

There is an amazing new venue in Millstreet. Located at the West End, The Loft is ideal for fitness training, classes, meetings, networking and exhibitions.

It is a bright, private first floor space (over Nibbles and Instyle) with elevator access. Smaller meeting rooms and treatment rooms are also available.

Hourly, Daily and long term rates available. For more information contact (087) 794 0922.

Also see the Facebook page for The Loft for more details. [read more …] “The Loft”

Millstreet Parent and Toddler Group halloween party

Millstreet Parent and Toddler Group held their annual fancy dress halloween party Tuesday morning October 25th.

Many thanks to all  the children who looked fabulous in their wonderful costumes and thank you to everyone who helped to make it a great success.

An enjoyable morning was had by all.

(a special thank you to Carmel Walsh)

[read more …] “Millstreet Parent and Toddler Group halloween party”

Who will you vote for in the Presidential Election 2011?

To get an idea of the mood of people, here’s a quick poll to see who do you intend voting for in tomorrow’s Presidential Election 2011? It’s totally anonymous, and you can choose up to three candidates.
Note: Poll was closed at 9am on the morning of the election.
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As it turned out. First preferences in Cork North west went like this:

  1. 38.4% Sean Gallagher
  2. 34.3% Michael D. Higgins
  3. 11.3% Martin Mc Guinness
  4. 7.6% Gay Mitchel

Details are from irishpoliticalmaps.blogspot.ie

News Report 1088 – 25th October 2011

 

by

Eily Buckley

Dia Is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1088 from Millstreet. Fondest greeting dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on thiscalm but overcast Tuesday morning.

Two nights stand out among all the rest on our town’s annual calendar,  as far as good entertainment is concerned. St Stephens Night and the night of the Fancy Dress Ball. Last Friday night our town was a mecca of fun and colour and sheer enjoyment. All week people of all ages scanned the shops and their findings found them dressed in regalia that they would not be seen dead in the following day. Every kind of paint and colour   was used to good effect. And best of all it was all in a good cause. This years proceeds will go to Cope, for the care of people with special needs. Once again the Aubane Social Club and the Wallis Arms Hotel have to be lauded for the running of this great annual event, and for such a great cause.

[read more …] “News Report 1088 – 25th October 2011”

Results & Fixtures: 24th Oct 2011

GAA: * JBFC Semi-final : St Johns 0-3 Glenlara 0-4, ‎Sun 23 Oct, 2pm
* JBL County Qualifier: Millstreet 0-13 Freemount 4-3 (Friday 21st Oct) [match report]

* Tickets now available for the Millstreet GAA Prize Giving Night, contact club members for your ticket, or be at the Gaa Hall on Tuesday 26th between 8pm and 10pm. Limited number of tickets available.

Soccer:* AUL 1A Rathcoole Rovers v Donoughmore Ath, Sat 22nd (cancelled)
* AUL 3B: Bweeng v Rathcoole Rovers (cancelled); Los Zarcos v Buttevant, Sat 22nd (cancelled)
* AUL 1A: Millstreet Celtic 3 Dunbar Celtic 1, Sun 23rd [match report]
* CSL U15 Div 4: Rathcoole Rovers 4 Youghal United 0, 2011-10-22

After the second week of Millstreet Celtic’s Last Man Standing game, only 27 of the starting 90 players remain in the game. [read the week 2 results]