Summer Camps running every Tuesday and Wednesday for July and August from 10am until 3pm, for all age 3 to 9. Cost 25 euros for 2 days or 15 euro for one day.
Curious Minds Preschool also have limited vacancies available under the ECCE scheme for September.
Contact Marie on 0863114984 for further information.
Genealogy: Con Kelleher & Johanna Buckley
I’m looking for info on my great grandfather Cornelius Kelleher who married Honora (Johanna) Buckley in 1870 at the RC Chapel of Millstreet. His residence was listed as Aubane and her’s was Knock****. (unable to read it)
Thank you
William J. Reynolds Jr. (email: <email> )
Sun Shines on Brilliant Aubane Family Fun Day 2011
With a hugely impressive range of wonderful activities at Sunday’s Aubane Family Fun Day and blessed with excellent weather conditions it was clearly evident that a very large attendance would assemble on the grounds of Aubane Community Centre. And by the end of the day the [read more …] “Sun Shines on Brilliant Aubane Family Fun Day 2011”
IRD Duhallow Information Seminar – Barn Owl Conservation in Duhallow
I n f o r m a t i o n S e m i n a r
Barn Owl
Conservation in Duhallow
Date: 7th July 2011
Location: James O’Keeffe Institute,
Newmarket, Co Cork.
Time: 7.30pm
Guest Speaker: Mr John Lusby
Raptor Conservation Office BirdWatch Ireland.
Booking is advisable
To book your place or if you have any further queries please contact Katie Crowley 029 60633
Regional Report 1070 – 28th June 2011
by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1070 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice seasonal Tuesday morning.
The beautiful weather over the weekend made all the difference to the many outdoor activities that were held around the area. The Corpus Christi parade was held through the town immediately after 11oclock Mass on Sunday. It was well attended. The Pipe band played and the choir sang at the Benediction at the Alter in the town Square.
PA provided as always by John A O Sullivan.
The choir is now on it’s Summer break and will resume in September.
Official Launch of Karen O’Connor’s Magnificent Book of Poetry
Sligo may have Yeats, England may have Wordsworth … but Millstreet is doubly blessed to have two such gifted Poets as Karen O’Connor (Mulqueen) in Tralee and Francis Duggan in Australia, both of whom are supremely proud of their Millstreet roots and are truly marvellous Ambassadors not only for Millstreet but for the Irish nation. Cullen, of course, are blessed to have renowned poet Bernard O’Donoghue who works in Oxford. With Doghouse Publication’s splendid MC, Noel King who has edited Karen’s two books it was a wonderful [read more …] “Official Launch of Karen O’Connor’s Magnificent Book of Poetry”
Results & Fixtures: 27th June 2011
Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship: Millstreet 3-14 Banteer 1-19
Aubane Family Fun Day
All smiles as the winner breaks the tape at the end of the girls sack race, yesterday at the Aubane Family Fun Day. Blessed by a gorgeous summers day, there was something for everyone in the large crowd to enjoy on what was a wonderful day out.
Death Notice: Mary Sheehan
The death has occurred on Saturday, June 25, 2011 of Mary SHEEHAN, (née Cashman) of London and Millstreet, Cork. Funeral today, Monday, June 27, after 12 noon Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet, to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kanturk.
Aubane Family Fun Day
Karen O’Connor’s Superb Book Launch at Siamsa Tíre, Tralee on Friday, 24th June 2011
Parish Newsletter – 26th June 2011
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Body & Blood of Christ – 26th June 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:
Mass Intentions this Week-end:
Saturday 25th June:
Millstreet Vigil 6.30 p.m. Kathleen Buicke, Murphy’s Terrace
In this week’s Corkman
Articles in the Corkman Newspaper this week:
- In Millstreet Matters, John Tarrant talks about the upcoming Mass at St. Johns Well, The Aubane Family Fun Day, the Corpus Cristi Procession, Cloghoula Pattern Day, Local GAA, and much more.
- Interviews and comment on the night of the retirement of Garda Eddie Grimes
- A report on the Ducon Cup Final which was played in Millstreet last weekend
- A preview of the Millstreet v Banteer Junior A hurling Championship game which is on in this Saturday in Rathcoole
- Millstreet Taekwon Do Club eagerly awaiting Euro championships
- Kilcorney Notes
Cork Inter Town Litter Challenge 2011
The first set of results (26th May – 8th June) from the Cork Inter-Town Litter Challenge 2011 have come to Millstreet Tidy Town Committee. Millstreet scored a very good 90 points, and lie in second position behind Charleville (92 points), and ahead of Blarney, Bantry, Bandon, Kinsale, Macroom, and Ballincollig. The challenge is ongoing and judging will finish on July 7th, so please get out and pick up any bits of rubbish you see lying around if we are to come out on top this year. A summary of the initial results are given below, with the full scorecard at the bottom of this article:
| Description of Area | From | To | No. of Pieces of Litter (10 butts = 1 piece) | Marks (max 10) |
| Town Centre | Carton House Chinese Restaurant | McCarthy Bar | 4.6 | 9 |
| Town Centre | Mlulchys Pharmacy | Millwheel Take away | 7.9 | 9 |
| Town Centre | Garda Station | Reens Pharmacy | 9.7 | 9 |
| Town Center | Razor Sharp Barbers | Cream House | 1.8 | 9 |
| Town Centre | Corkery Bar | Door of John Moyhihans Rallying | 6.4 | 9 |
| Town Centre | Nibbles Restaurant | Tarrants- The Bridge Bar | 3.1 | 9 |
| Residential Area | Murphys Terrence, House #1 | Pier of House no 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Residential Area | House No 1 of Old Coach Drive ( Down from Murphys | Start of wall of House No 7 | 3 | 9 |
| Service/School | Esso Centra- Entrance from the Town | Raiding where tractors are parked | 13.3 | 8 |
| Green Glens Area | Picnic Area at the start of the town – Seat before the | Tree | 4 | 9 |
| Total: | 90 |
Karen O’Connor’s “Between the Lines” Being Launched in Tralee Tomorrow
Gifted Poet, Karen O’Connor, formerly of Station Road, Millstreet we hope to meet tomorrow at 6.00 p.m. in Siamsa Tíre Theatre & Arts Centre, Town Park, Tralee when her book “Between the Lines” will be officially launched by the Mayor of Tralee, Gillian Wharton Slattery. This is just one of the many very uplifting comments on Karen’s first publication “Fingerprints” (2005):
“I think I’ll never forget reading “FINGERPRINTS (On Canvas)” for the first time. It was such a delight to discover a voice powered by a spirit of passionate celebration while at the same time confronting dark, difficult emotions, situations and ideas. This is a brilliant, humane, memorable book.”
Dr. Brendan Kennelly
Lots more information on Karen’s impressive achievements on her website http://www.karenoconnor.co.uk/ . We hope to upload a special feature on the launch in days to come. (S.R.)
Primary School Sports – Great Enthusiasm Despite the Rain!
Children from the various Primary Schools took part in the Annual School Sports today. Great credit is due to the children, teachers and organisers who braved a few heavy showers of rain during the event but who [read more …] “Primary School Sports – Great Enthusiasm Despite the Rain!”
Upcoming Documentary Feature by William McSweeney & Friends
We shall soon be indicating a video link to a truly excellent video produced by William McSweeney, his Primary School Class from Cobh and RTÉ’s Jim Wilson. William who lives and teaches in beautiful Cobh, is of course a native of Killarney Road, Millstreet – is a gifted Musician, an inspiring Teacher and a real Expert in the area of Nature Study. The Documentary is a gem and a delight… and deserves the highest of Oscars!
Updated: the video has been added below. It is 5th class pupils of Scoil Iosaef Naofa, Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland (William’s class) as part of the International Schools Godwit Project, which is a co-operative international study between a school in Iceland, a school in Devon, England, and William’s class, in a joint effort to to link what the birds do on the wintering and breeding grounds in order to understand the factors that regulate the population size of a migratory bird species. Read all about the project on its website http://www.scoiliosaefnaofa.com/Godwit.htm
[from the Sherkin Comment 42 (2005)]
Following Twenty-six Years of Dedicated Service in Millstreet Garda Eddie Grimes Retires – Reception at Corkery’s Bar, West End, Millstreet
The very popular Garda Eddie involved himself in Millstreet life over the past 26 years. In many tributes paid to Eddie who resided in Millstreet during most of his dedicated service to the area he was described as a very real Community Garda as Sgt. Gerry Carmody had also been described when he retired on 6th June (pictured seated 6th from left). Eddie was very [read more …] “Following Twenty-six Years of Dedicated Service in Millstreet Garda Eddie Grimes Retires – Reception at Corkery’s Bar, West End, Millstreet”
Black July
The fastest dog in Millstreet when I was a young boy
Was owned and bred by Maurice Connors his name was Black July
Trained by Paddy O Keeffe at Dooneen a leading trainer then
In the Kennedy cup at Limerick he had a famous win.
A son of Cheeky Tippy and Maddest Lily the striking black and white
Was Ireland’s fastest greyhound when he was in full flight
The Irish Derby favourite he was the one to beat
And one of the fastest greyhounds to come out of Millstreet.
James Gillespie Walks from Malin to Mizen for Childline
We thank Margaret Crean for alerting us to James as he arrived in Millstreet this evening. He is undertaking this amazing walk in aid of Childline. James was presented with the “Millstreet Passport” at the Wallis Arms where [read more …] “James Gillespie Walks from Malin to Mizen for Childline”
Margaret Reen’s 100th Birthday – Part Three – The Reception at Green Glens
Green Glens looked absolutely superb with its colourful balloons, magnificent Catering Arrangements, marvellous audio-visual presentation, wonderful music, truly unique birthday cake and, above all, a very real and [read more …] “Margaret Reen’s 100th Birthday – Part Three – The Reception at Green Glens”
Millstreet Regional Report No. 1069 – Tuesday, 21st June 2011
Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)
with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)
Tuesday, 21st June 2011
Report No. 1069
And a good morning to you, Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners tuned in on c103 and worldwide on the Internet, to Millstreet Regional [read more …] “Millstreet Regional Report No. 1069 – Tuesday, 21st June 2011”
Painting up high completed in St.Patricks Church
During the past few weeks St.Patrick’s Church in Millstreet has been painted from top to bottom. It was a massive undertaking and in particular getting all the scaffolding in place. As it came down during the week, I got a chance with permission, to climb to the highest vantage point for this picture.
This unique photo and extract is from Fr James McSweeney’s website 2u.ie.
A.G.M. of Le Chéile Group Held at Millstreet Parish Centre Tonight
Fixtures & Results 20th June 2011
GAA:
* Cork County Junior B Qualifier: St. Johns 0-9 Goleen 3-9
* Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Final – Clare 2-19 Cork 0-15 – Mark Ellis was at Centre back. [read the report]
* Tickets for the forthcoming Munster Final in Killarney can be purchased on tickets.ie or from club officials if you contact them. Details on trains to the match can be seen on the Official Cork GAA website.
Athletics:
Ballyclough 5km Road Race, Co Cork: Mens 40 section: 3rd C Murphy (Millstreet) 21:34
Soccer:
Cork Womens Soccer: Kevin Barry Cup, Glounthaune 3 Millstreet 0
Greyhounds:
Curraheen Park (18th June) Race 7 The Cork GOBA A2 575 Stakes. Semi-Final: won by Paddy Barrett’s (Millstreet) Another Dippy (Head Bound-Dims Dippy). [full results]. (click here to see the video of the race)
Rallying:
Donegal International Rally: Daniel Lucey/Conor O’Flynn (#115) in their Ford Escort Mk1, who were featured on millstreet.ie last week, made it to stage 23 of 24 but didn’t finish the rally after climbing to 7th position in the National Class to that point.
They can be seen in action in Donegal @1:11 in this video.
Cloghoula Pattern Day 2011 – A Mighty Success!
Blessed with excellent weather this year’s Cloghoula Pattern Day was a great success with such a variety of exciting and imaginative activities. Knocknagree N.S. won the Quiz for the second [read more …] “Cloghoula Pattern Day 2011 – A Mighty Success!”
St.Johns 0-9 Goleen 3-9
Goals win games and it was certainly the case today as Goleen scored goals at crucial times to proceed to the quarter final of the Junior B Football County Championship. The first half was tit-for-tat as both sides knocked over some nice points, but both sides were guilty of a number of missed opportunities also. St.Johns were better and faster on the ball, moving it quickly for some fine scores, yet were playing too much of the game out the field and not getting close to the goal often enough. Goleen seemed stronger around the middle of the field and caused lots of problems when they ran directly at the St.Johns defence. It was an entertaining first half with Johns leading 0-5 to 0-4 at the break, and all to play for in the second half. [read more …] “St.Johns 0-9 Goleen 3-9”
Peter Carroll
He was only a small sized man at a guess five foot four
Nine stone perhaps of slender build if that then not much more
And I still have the memories from sunny summer’s day
Of watching Peter Carroll as he built a rick of hay.
He more than earnt what he was paid well worthy of his hire
And he piked for hours in the hot sun and never seemed to tire
He worked with fellows half his age and more than held his own
One of Duhallow’s great workmen and better I’ve not known.
Vintage Group Presents Cheque to Millstreet Community Hospital
Vintage Group Presents Cheque to Canon O’Donovan Centre, Millstreet
