Category: Aubane

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Duhallow Final: St.John’s v Kiskeam (today)

Game Cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch!!!

Final is now on Friday night at 8pm in Mallow

Duhallow Junior B Championship Final – St.Johns V Kiskeam is on Sunday 25th at 2.30pm in Knocknagree ….this eagerly awaited rescheduled game takes place on one of the few playable surfaces in Duhallow and promises to be a hard fought encounter as St.John’s take on a free scoring Kiskeam side who enter the fray as strong favorites. Please share and support your local team. We appreciate all your support through the season and look forward to seeing (hearing) you Sunday. MON D JOHNS – from the St.John’s Facebook Page

Official Launch of Aubane Centenary DVD at Aubane Community Centre

Pictured at the official launch of the very impressive Aubane Centenary DVD in Aubane Community Centre on Friday, 16th November 2012. The DVD which was directed and filmed by Bernard Crowley in conjunction with a wonderfully dedicated Aubane Committee team was launched by photographer/journalist supreme, John Tarrant with Jack Roche delivering an inspiring address in the presence of a large gathering.   More pictures later.   The DVD at € 10.00 is available from John F. Kelleher, Aubane.   One may also text for further details on 086 1942 161.    (S.R.)

In Aubane Hall

In Mushera valley they do not have a wailing wall
And few things in life seems to phase them at all
Even when St John’s lose in gaelic football
They laugh and sing as they dance in Aubane Hall

The Irish economy is not going well
Though on such a matter they refuse to dwell
In Aubane Hall they dance their cares away
Worry it can wait till another day

For to enjoy your night out you do not need booze
Many healthier and less expensive forms of enjoyment for one for to choose
[read more …] “In Aubane Hall”

Strawing in Aubane

Super night in the Valley of Aubane Last night at Aubane Community Centre for the Monday night Dancing…Last night we had Visitors “The Strawboys” There are very few places where the tradition of strawing takes place. It seems to be confined now to parts of Cork and Kerry. In our photo today newly weds Gerard McSweeney and Karen White were welcomed home from their honeymoon by the strawboys.
The history of the tradition of strawing is that strawboys were uninvited guests who dressed up in suits made from straw and paid a visit to the wedding feast in the midst of the celebrations. The average number in the group was about a dozen and all the gang remained anonymous. The face especially had to be well covered in straw to nullify identification. The group last night was made up of ten people. Picture compliments of John F. Kelleher

Aubane Fancy Dress Presentation

Martina Sheehan Chairperson of the Aubane Social Club presenting €4,000 the proceeds of this years Annual Fancy Dress to Donal Guiney Director of Millstreet Day Care Centre & Mary Feely General Manager of Millstreet Day Centre. Group includes Officers & Members of the Aubane Social Club, employees of Millstreet Day Care Centre & Billy Sheehan Owner of the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet. The Fancy Dress took place in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday 19th October 2012. Many thanks all those who supported this event. Picture compliments of John F. Kelleher

Airtricity Community Funding Awards

2012-09-24 Cloughoula NS Principal Mary Murphy and Teacher Leo McCarthy receive a presentation of funding from the Airtricity Community Funds from Anne Reynolds (Airtricity)

Airtricity, Ireland’s fastest growing and third largest energy provider, last week presented €106,000 to community projects in the vicinity of Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms, bringing to almost €500,000 the total contribution which Airtricity has made into local communities around the projects since they opened in the area in 2009.

The presentation of funding from the Airtricity Community Funds for Coomacheo and Curragh Wind Farms took place on Monday September 24th, at a ceremony held at Ionad Culturtha, Ballyvourney.

Groups that received funding were: Scoil Mhuire BNS, Millstreet, Scoil Aban Naofa, Naoinra Baile Mhuirne playschool, Carriganima National School, the Ionad Culturtha in Baile Mhuirne, the Canon O’Donovan Centre in Millstreet, the Brian O’Tuama fund in Baile Mhic Ire, Cholaiste Ghabnatan, Cloghoula National School, Aubane Community Centre, Coiste Forbartha, Réidh na nDoirí and Rylane [read more …] “Airtricity Community Funding Awards”

Genealogy: Buckleys of Knocknakilla

A recently completed research project for me traced my family back to Denis and Ellen Buckley from Knocknakilla, Millstreet, Cork. Going back to the mid 1800’s. Their children born around 1850 are; James, Daniel, Patrick, Manor, Michael, Denis, Edmund and John. The only knew that I know who went to America was Richard my great grandfather who settled in Boston. I am wondering if there are currently any Buckley’s currently residing in Knocknakilla.
I will be in Kenmare the middle of next week and plan on coming to Millstreet probably on Wednesday and would very much like to make contact with any of the family currently residing in the area.

Any assistance you might be able to provide would be immensely appreciated. All the best Jack Buckley – 0873581250.

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Further descendants:
* Children of timothy Lyons and Hanora Buckley: Johanna 1872 Patrick 1879 Timothy 1881 Catherine 1887.
* Michael Buckley & Ellen Kelliher: Mary 1886 Joseph 1893
* Daniel Buckley & Margaret Ring: James 1872 Daniel 1875.
* There is also a marriage between Patrick Buckley and nora Leary in 1895.
* Edmond Buckley & Eliza: had one son Denis (1896) [see the 1911 census]

Jack Lane Speaks at the Kerryman’s Table on 19th August 2012

Historian supreme, Jack Lane gave an outstanding address at the Kerryman’s Table, Mushera, Millstreet at noon on Sunday, 19th August 2012.   Jack emphasised the importance of the Butter Road and gave a very interesting history of the famous Road.   It was held during Heritage Week 2012 as well as on the very same Sunday as the celebration of the centenary of Aubane N.S..  (S.R.)

While it was raining for part of Jack’s address this did not dampen the spirits of all who attended on the Sunday at this wonderfully picturesque setting.   Jack also introduced [read more …] “Jack Lane Speaks at the Kerryman’s Table on 19th August 2012”

Where Aubane People Meet

In view of old Mushera in the high green countryside
For it’s hospitable people Aubane is known far and wide
On the high Butter Road above the the Town of Millstreet
There is laughter, song, dance and music where Aubane  people meet

In Aubane the bond of community is and has always been strong
A stranger to there would not feel a stranger for long
Wherever you hail from Capetown, Paris or Rome
Aubane  is a  place where one would feel at home [read more …] “Where Aubane People Meet”

Aubane Centenary – Thank You

The Aubane Social Club / Centenary Committee would like to thank everybody who either helped or joined us on the centenary weekend to make it what it was. We were so delighted to see so many from far and near. If ye would like to see photographs from the weekend, please log onto our Facebook Page or follow the links on millstreet.ie (links are below).

Also, if anyone would like to purchase a copy of the book entitled “Aubane” which was launched at the weekend or order a copy of the DVD of the weekend, you might please contact Sonya O’Riordan at 087-2285570 or John F Kelleher at 086-1942161. The cost of the book is 5 euro or for those living abroad it would be 8 euro p&p and the DVD is 10 euro or 15 euro p&p for those living abroad.”

List of photo albums of the Centerary Celebrations: [read more …] “Aubane Centenary – Thank You”

Aubane Celebrations 2012 in Killarney – Part Two

Canon Declan O’Connor addresses the capacity attendance at the Aubane N.S. Centenary Celebrations in Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on 17/08/2012.   (S.R.)

As promised, we are now sharing part two of the wonderful celebrations by Aubane this past weekend when people travelled from far and near to experience the historic occasion.   We even got to [read more …] “Aubane Celebrations 2012 in Killarney – Part Two”

Aubane N.S. Centenary Dinner Dance in Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney

All enjoying the superb Aubane N.S. Centenary Celebrations at the wonderful Dinner Dance in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney on Friday, 17th August 2012.   Here we feature the first of two sequences relating to this very memorable occasion.    (S.R.)

The splendid Dinner Dance marked the beginning of a truly historic and marvellously coordinated weekend of excellent events celebrating the centenary of Aubane N.S..   Here we share the first  selection of images from the Killarney event and will follow [read more …] “Aubane N.S. Centenary Dinner Dance in Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney”

In the Corkman – 26th July 2012

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

Pat Accepts Séamus Buckley’s Magnificent Cheque in Aubane

Pat McMahon (on left) of Meelin and co-founder of the amazing Varanasi Children’s Hospital in India accepts Séamus Buckley’s wonderful cheque which later increased by a further €1,000.00 – at a truly memorable and magnificent event in Aubane Community Centre and Marquee when Séamus’s 50th Birthday was celebrated on Saturday, 21st July in truly grand style with a capacity attendance and marvellous entertainment.   Pat is a past-pupil of Séamus and has been involved as a male nurse in truly inspirational work in Varanasi, India.   This wonderful cheque will be of tremendous benefit to so many.   All the Guests were delighted to learn how their birthday gifts to Séamus were being used in such a praiseworthy manner. Happy Birthday, Séamus and take a bow indeed on how you, your Family and Friends brought such joy to Pat and all his international Friends.  Further information on Pat’s inspirational project may be viewed on www.varanasichildrenshospital.org   (S.R.)

The Narrow Mountain Roadway

Across so many bridges above river, stream and rill
Up the steep rise from Rylane to Mushera and to Aubane downhill
And on uphill to Tullig the road winds up and down
The back road from Cork City that leads to Millstreet Town.

A narrow mountain roadway through the hilly countryside
Through a rugged scenic valley that is known far and wide
Since tourists from all Nations have often passed this way
The scenery breathtaking on a clear and windless day.

[read more …] “The Narrow Mountain Roadway”

Death Notice: Michael Kelleher, formerly of Aubane

The death has occurred on Wednesday May 2nd 2012 of Michael Kelleher, New York and formerly of Aubane.

Visitation this Friday from 2:00 – 5:00pm & 7:00 – 9:00pm at Schuyer Hill Funeral Home. Requiem Mass tomorrow Saturday, May 5th at 11am in St. Frances De Chantal, Bronx, NY with burial afterwards in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Michael is a brother of John ‘Bill’ Kelleher of Aubane. In May 1998 Michael unveiled the plaque at the Kerryman’s Table during the Butter Road Commemoration weekend.

2012-05 Michael Kelleher - mass card**********

2015-08-13 Elizabeth Kelleher, Bronx, NYMichael’s wife Elizabeth passed away on August 13th 2015.

Funeral details from Schuyer Hill Funeral Home, Bronx, NY

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Michael had a great connection with Aubane and sponsored the refurbishment of the Kerryman’s Table back in the 90’s when the 250th Anniversary Butter Road celebrations were taking place.

First Day at the Traditional Crafts and Blacksmith Fair

Photos by Jim McSweeney from the Traditional Crafts and Blacksmithing Fair is taking place at Millstreet Country Park this May Bank Holiday weekend (12-6pm each day). See Jim’s full set of 89 superb photos taken yesterday (Thursday).

Update: Jim has added another 134 photos from Saturday 5th May at the Fair.

Marymount Hospice Coffee Morning – A Great Success

The Coffee Morning on behalf of Marymount Hospice, Cork which was held today at the Parish Centre beside St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet was a tremendous success with lots of callers supporting this very worthy cause. One of the key organisers, John Kelleher of Aubane, Millstreet is pictured here with his mother, Kathleen at the beginning of the event this morning, 21st April 2012. (S.R.)

Titanic commemoration in Cobh

John Kelleher (Aubane Social Club) standing at the exact place where his third Cousin Michael Linehan RIP from Freeholds in Boherbue boarded the titantic at Queenstown on the 11 April 1912 at 15.30 pm on his way to New York. John stood here today at 15.30 pm on the 11 April 2012. Very Historic Day. [read more …] “Titanic commemoration in Cobh”

LTV2 Programme No 209

Programme 209 which is being broadcast tonight Thurs April 5th at 10.00pm is now online. You can now watch our latest programme which was recorded in our Millstreet Studio and edited by Sean Murphy right here on millstreet.ie or by logging into the LTV2 Facebook Page before the show hits our Television tonight with a repeat broadcast on next Sunday April 8th at 8.00pm.

[read more …] “LTV2 Programme No 209”