Category: Rathcoole

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All-Ireland Fleadh Winners: Cross Fields U15 Céilí Band


Congratulations to Daniel O’ Callaghan (Millstreet Community school / Rathcoole, second from left in the photo above) and to all the members of Cross Fields Céilí band (Freemount), winners of the U15 Céilí Band Competition at the All- Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan last weekend. Daniel plays the fiddle for the band.

Death Notice: Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole

The death has occurred of Patrick Lucey, Rathcoole. Passed away peacefully on May 16th. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Followed by removal to Dromagh Church. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon, followed by burial in St. Marys Cemetery, Millstreet. Enquiries to: Tarrant Undertakers, Millstreet on 029-78015

My Wifes Family by Banteer Drama Group takes to the Stage

Banteer Drama Group take to the stage this weekend at the Glen Theatre, they have a comedy entitled My Wife’s Family by Fred Duprez.The Play which is based around the lives of a Family in a Summer House at Peacehaven near Banteer promises to be a very funny and well put together Production. Final Show being held this  weekend  Feb 26th  starting at 8.30.  Don’t miss it.

 

Pictured are Banteer Drama Group in action in a Previous Production they held.

Contact The Glen Theatre at 029-56239 for further details.

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

In the Corkman – 24th Nov 2011

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

In the Corkman 3rd Nov 2011

  • The Millstreet Matters Column again has all the news with
    • Millstreet again the biggest pony show in Europe
    • GAA news with the upcoming night out, and the old clothes collection
    • with other news on LTV2, Tae Kwon Do, the Day Care Centre, the Glen Theatre, and the graveyard ceremonies for November
  • The Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe notes

Death Notice: Gobnait Smith, Rathcoole

The death has occurred of on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Gobnait Smith, (née Toomey) of Dublin and late of Rathcoole, Mallow, Co. Cork and Graigue, Castletown, Co. Limerick. Peacefully, at home. Beloved wife of the late Michael and loving mother of Edward and Davina and adored granny G of Zoe; sadly missed by her loving family, sisters, nieces, nephews and her extended family and friends. [read more …] “Death Notice: Gobnait Smith, Rathcoole”

New Season of Local Television Begins in November

LTV1 is back on air from Wednesday, 9th Nov. and LTV2 Millstreet from Thursday, 10th Nov.. Pictured here in The Pub, Carriganima at a recent LTV Meeting are members of the team - from left: Seán, Mary, Brendan, Eily, William, Dan Joe and Michael. Test transmissions will take place before the broadcast season begins. The channel will be available on UHF Channel 48 and 50. Also on VHF Channel 12. Some of the programmes will also be uploaded on the Millstreet website. The LTV2 Supporters Club will help to fund the voluntary, community-based local television service. (S.R.)

In the Corkman – 6th Oct 2011

  • Millstreet Country Park launches it’s new Ecology Module Programs for Junior and Leaving Certificate Classes,
  • information on the upcoming Dairy Show (15th Oct),
  • all the Millstreet GAA news, and
  • all the other bits of information.
  • Millstreet 3-11 Newmarket 2-5: MILLSTREET produced the firepower to ward off Newmarket in an entertaining Coiste Óg North Cork U16 A Football League Final on a staging in Kiskeam.
  • All the news from Kilcorney / Rathcoole
  • There’s a Model Tractor driving competition at the Dairy Show in the Green Glens in Millstreet next weekend.  [read more …] “In the Corkman – 6th Oct 2011”

    • Superb Participation in Rally Which Began from Drishane This Morning

    Rally in aid of the Jerry O'Leary Memorial Fundraising Project for Cork University Hospital's Oncology Dept. leaves Drishane this morning. Despite inclement weather there was a very large amount of enthusiastic participants with their various modes of transport. The many events over the past two days raised a truly substantial amount of money for the project. The exact amount will be revealed later. (S.R.)

    Magnificent Response to “Clara Inn” Fundraising Auction

    Mighty excitement as the final bid of the night at the very successful Auction in the "Clara Inn" is won by a truly inspiring and generous "syndicate" of dedicated supporters of the Jerry O'Leary Memorial Fundraising event in aid of the Oncology Dept. of Cork University Hospital.

    Coffee Morning at Knockcahill, Rathcoole Today – Jerry O’Leary Memorial Fundraiser in Aid of Cork University Hospital Oncology Dept.

    Jerry O’Leary Memorial Fundraiser In Aid of Cork University Hospital Oncology Dept. commenced this morning, Saturday July 16th 2011 with a Coffee Morning from 10.00am~2.00pm at the Home of Teresa O’Leary, Knockcahill, Rathcoole. An Auction follows this evening in Pomeroy's Clara Inn, Millstreet commencing @ 10.30pm.. Here we see some of the many people who attended the hugely successful Coffee Morning today.

    Death notice – Jerry O’Leary,Knockcahill, Rathcoole

    The death has occurred on Sunday 27th March 2011 of Jerry O’Leary, Knockchahill, Rathcoole. Sadly missed by his wife Theresa (nee Moylan), son Patrick, his parents Pat Joe and Mary O’Leary, Knocknagullane, Ballydaly.

    Removal this Tuesday 29th March 2011 at 8p.m. from Tarrants funeral home to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly.

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    Jerry O’Leary and Gerard Burke discussing the Vintage Tractor Run at Kilcorney Centenary Feis (August 2009)

    Requiem Mass on Wednesday 30th March at 12 noon followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery,  Millstreet.

    Life after Santa Ponsa in Dromtarriffe

    Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan continue their tour of the highly acclaimed Life after Santa Ponsa. On March 5th 2011 audiences at Dromtariffe Parish Hall will have a chance to see this uproariously funny comedy.

    Written and performed by comedians Frank Twomey and Pakie O’Callaghan, stars of Joe Duffy’s Funny Friday and Bull Island, Life After Santa Ponsa charts the adventures of two hapless Cork couples Finbarr and Carmel, John and Noreen and their madcap families. [read more …] “Life after Santa Ponsa in Dromtarriffe”

    Death Notice: Dr Anne MacCarthy

    The death has occurred on Thursday, February 03, 2011 of Dr Anne MacCARTHY of Santiago de Compostela, Spain and formerly of Rathcoole, Cork. In hospital in Spain, after a long illness. Requiem Mass on Saturday, February 12, at 12 noon in St John’s Church, Dromagh. Burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

    [read more …] “Death Notice: Dr Anne MacCarthy”

    James Cronin

    hi, i wrote to you to last year looking for help in finding my grandfather. Since then i have found out a little bit; his name was James Cronin whose father was Jeremiah. We found out his mother’s name was Maria Dennehy. They had lived in Skagh??  My grandfather was born on September 1915 i am looking for any information on what happened to him after 1941. I know he married Ellen Shine in June of that year but not much else. I know he had at least one brother, and maybe 2 sisters. Any help would be great. Absolutly love the site. Great for keeping up with local news. Tks again for any help.

    Helena  ( <email>

    Skagh is an area Between Derrinagree and Boherbue. It is [read more …] “James Cronin”

    Millstreet Church Signal Extended

    The team who recently arranged to extend the Church Signal from St. Patrick's Church,Millstreet to a far wider area - (from left) John Hickey, the Keogh Brothers from Dublin and John Joe Moriarty. The aerial on the roof of the Church is now much higher. One may obtain the Church Signal on UHF Channel 53. It can be tuned in when Church Services take place. If you are one of the new people who is now receiving the signal (which provides television coverage of Church Services) we would very much appreciate it if you would indicate the area in which you are receiving it by adding a comment here or by emailing <email> This will very much help us to determine the extended radius of the signal. Sincere thanks. (Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie)

    Áine Collins – Cork N.W. General Election Candidate for Fine Gael

    Campaigning for the forthcoming General Election, Áine Collins, Cork N.W. Fine Gael Candidate visits J.J. O'Sullivan in his "J.J.'s Appliances" Shop in Percival Street, Kanturk. Also supporting the campaign is Michael Breen. Campaigning by Áine and Friends took place in Millstreet this Saturday morning, 27th Nov. 2010.

    Annmarie O’Riordan’s new CD Launch

    The superb Annmarie O’Riordan from Rathcoole launches her new album “Song for the Journey” next Tuesday evening at the Killarney Heights Hotel in Killarney.

    She has assembled a number of musicians for the night:

    • Michael Collins,
    • Striolan Ceili Band,
    • Patrick O’Sullivan,
    • The Kelt,
    • Annmarie O’Riordan & her Band, and
    • other Special Guests

    Doors Open @ 8.30pm. Dancing 9-12.30pm. [read more …] “Annmarie O’Riordan’s new CD Launch”

    LTV2 Millstreet Back On Air

    LTV2 Millstreet, our community-based, non-commercial local television channel is scheduled to be back on air tonight with a broadcast at 10.00 p.m..   The transmission tonight features a repeat of a programme from our archives and a further repeat of another archival programme will be broadcast at 10.00 p.m. on Thurday, 4th November.   Our first new programme of the season will be transmitted on Thursday, 11th November at 10.00 p.m..   It is hoped that, in time, we may be in a position to feature our weekly transmissions on the internet giving an opportunity to all our loyal website followers to experience LTV2 Millstreet on a regular basis.    (Seán Radley for www.millstreet.ie and LTV2 Millstreet)

    Dromtariffe Parish Hall events

    Dromtariffe Parish Hall offer Set Dancing classes for adults every Wednesday night from 8.pm to 9.30pm everyone very welcome to join the fun.

    Dromtariffe Parish Hall Halloween Kids Disco will be held on 31st October from 5.00pm to 7.30pm all primary school kids and younger very welcome, DJ Billy o Mahony. Admission Kids €5, Adults €1 Draw with door ticket. Refreshments avaiable during Disco. Kids/Adults are encouraged to Dress up for the Halloween Spirit. Tickets at door.

    Dromtariffe Parish Hall – The following sports are available Squash, Badminton,Basketball,indoor soccer, indoor training facility. Also Keep fit with Aerobics/Body Toning classes on every Tuesday 7.30pm. Yoga Classes are planned to start soon. Contact John at 087-6298542.

    Womens Soccer

    It has been a tough summer for womens soccer locally. Both teams from Millstreet and Rathcoole struggled in Division 1 of the Cork Womens and Schoolgirl Soccer League, after successes by both teams in previous years. The final table and results are given below:

    POS P W D L PTS
    1 Riverstown FC 12 10 1 1 18 31
    2 Youghal United 12 8 0 4 6 24
    3 Crosshaven 12 6 2 4 0 20
    4 St Marys 12 3 6 3 1 15
    5 Rathcoole Rovers 12 4 2 6 -7 14
    6 Buttevant 12 3 2 7 -7 11
    7 Millstreet Celtic 12 1 1 10 -11 4

    [read more …] “Womens Soccer”

    Death Notice: Theresa Twomey (née O’Mahony)

    The death has occurred on Saturday, August 14, 2010 of Theresa TWOMEY, (née O’Mahony) of Rathcoole and Cullen Cork. Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet. Removal this Monday evening at 8pm to St John’s Church, Dromagh. Funeral Mass tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Cullen Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to Marymount Hospice.