“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Matt Cooper & Knockalougha Visit

 On this Tuesday – 28th Nov. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Bartlemy at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)     And our final visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is at 10pmAt 9.55pm we hear a special Christmas Party song by Singer/Songwriter Steve Roche.   We interview at 9.45pm Matt Cooper and Coordinators of Sunday’s official turning on of Millstreet’s Christmas Lights.  And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Noreen, Niamh, Matt and Catherine at the official Turning on of Millstreet’s Christmas Lights on Sunday, 26th Nov. 2023.
MCS awarded with the highly prestigious “Sanctuary” status (more details later)
Meet the many wonderful Clubs event on Saturday, 25th Nov. 2023.

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Local musician Joe Guerin will be playing at the Millstreet Day Centre

Local musician Joe Guerin will be playing for the residents of Millstreet Day Centre on this Wednesday evening in the Day Centre, November 29th @ 8.00pm. Tea/Coffee & Mince Pies will be served! We welcome in members of the local community to also attend for a lovely evening of music & song 

A Long Time Ago in Bethlehem – the Musical!

Cullen NS’s Christmas Nativity: “A Long Time Ago in Bethlehem – the Musical!” on Thursday 7th December 2023 @ 7pm in Cullen Church.
Refreshments & Christmas Raffle afterwards in Cullen Community Centre.   Everyone most welcome!

Discounted Tickets Online for “Party with Marty” Until Tomorrow (Sunday)

Discounted tickets online until tomorrow (Sunday)

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/50th-celebration-party-with-marty-tickets-764253010327

When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

One Week To Go To “Party With Marty!”

One Week To Go To Party With Marty!
Millstreet Community School Celebration, Friday, December 1st.
Get in the mood for a night of memories with these videos of people and events over the years.  (We thank Chris Horan for this excellent update.)

Video 4-Reeling in the Years- Part 2!

Video 5- Some random snaps from MCS- 2014 to 2020

Video 6- 2010 to 2014 in MCS- snapshots!

Don’t forget, send any photos to 50 @millstreetcommunityschool.ie and we’ll share them!

Tap on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.)

Superb Line-up for the Upcoming “Party with Marty”

The Party with Marty is taking place on Friday, December 1st 2023 and is  a celebration of 50 years of Millstreet Community School.  Marty Morrissey hosts an evening of conversation, music and song.  Not your ordinary school show!

Full line-up (subject to change):

·       MCS Past, Present & Future: Principal, Mr. Pól Ó Síodhcháin, Deputy Principal, Mrs. Frances Moynihan are joined by Past-Principal, Mr. Pat Piggott and Past-Deputy Principal, Mr. Colman Culhane to chat with Marty about the past, present and future of the school.

·       Linda Desmond, elite boxer & Past Pupil.  Linda won the elite light welterweight championship in Dublin last week.

·       Traditional Music from The Linehan Family Musicians

·       Stories from 1973: Members of the very first Class of 1973: Pádraig O’Driscoll, Frank Kirk, Mary Randles, Sandra Dineen & Christy Dennehy

·       Music from Annmarie O’Riordan (past pupil)

·       Living Scenes: Eily Buckley, Eleanor O’Riordan (past pupil) & Seán Radley

·       Millstreet Comhaltas: Trad session, Ballads & Set-Dancing (Current & Past Pupils and others)

                                                                   INTERVAL

·       Moments with Marty: Current First Year Students Ask the Questions!

·       Marty in conversation with Jennifer Kelly and Sarah-Louise Bourke (Past Pupils)

·       Music from Oleksii Shemshur, Concert Pianist from Ukraine & Current Student. 

·       MCS, Community & Business: Derry Sheehan (Millstreet Tidy Towns & Current Parent), Donagh O’Sullivan (formerly of Galliard Homes, London & Past Pupil) & Elizabeth O’Sullivan ( Past Parent)

·       Dance from AJTF Dance Troupe

·       Sport & Scholars: Shane Hickey (U20 All-Ireland Football Winner), Maeve Flynn (current student & Irish Pentathlete), Ally Moynihan (current student & Champion Gymnast), Tomás Cronin, Sheelagh-Jessica Gilbourne, Amy Hickey and Alex Ducey (all Leaving Cert Class of 2023 and current UCC Quercus Scholars).

·       Niamh Kavanagh, Eurovision winner for Ireland in Millstreet, 1993 (Noel C. Duggan hopes to join us to have a chat with Marty & Niamh about Eurovision 1993) Niamh performs a Eurovision-themed set with plenty to get the crowd going!  And yes, she will sing ‘In Your Eyes’ in Millstreet again!  Niamh will be joined for half of her set by a choir of 50 current students and staff.

This is not a fundraiser!  Ticket price covers stage hire and production costs only (even at that, we will not break even!).  This is a night for the community to enjoy. 

Spot prizes, generously donated by local businesses, will be given out by Marty on the night.

Complimentary tea/coffee will be served.  There will be a tuck shop with water, minerals etc.

Parking is in the Bus Park at the back of the school or in Green Glens Arena (thanks to Thomas Duggan for use of this).  Please note that the car park at the front of the school is reserved for staff and invited guests only.

Tickets are available in Cronin’s Centra, Coleman’s Centra, O’Keeffe’s Supervalu, Reen’s Pharmacy, Millstreet Post Office, O’Leary’s Butchers or from the School Office (029) 70087 or online at Eventbrite (€5 off full price online sales until Sunday!):
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/50th-celebration-party-with-marty-tickets-764253010327?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Come along and enjoy an alternative once-off night out!  Why wouldn’t you!  This is not to be missed!

For providing us with such a wonderfully comprehensive preview of the upcoming truly historic occasion we thank Chris Horan
PR & Website Coordinator
 
Millstreet Community School
Pobalscoil Sráid a’Mhuilinn

First Day at MCS in the 1970s.

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“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Boxing Magic

 On this Tuesday – 21st Nov. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on A Visit by Lyre Heritage in Co. Waterford at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)     And our final visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is deferred until next weekAt 10pm we celebrate All-Ireland winning Elite Boxer Supreme Linda Desmond as well as Olan Twohig by featuring a wide selection of Interviews which we recently recorded at Linda’s celebratory home-coming and 21st Birthday Party at the very welcoming “Bush Bar” in Millstreet.   And we refer to “One Night in Millstreet” Documentary recently launched in Cork.  Also we chat about the very popular Singer/Composer Supreme Darren Kiely who recently played to an enthusiastic capacity audience also in Cork City.  And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Presentation Day at the Presentation Sisters Cemetery this morning , 21st Nov. 2023.
Celebrating Linda and Olan’s inspiring Boxing victories at the Bush Bar, Millstreet on Sunday, 12th Nov. 2023.
Linda’s 21st Birthday Celebration at the victory occasion.
Linda with her Godmother, Margaret Mullane.
Interviewing Coach Supreme, Seán Barrett and Linda.

Linda’s enthusiastic Kerry Supporters.

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Preparing for MCS 50th Anniversary “Party with Marty”

To enhance the build-up to the very special Concert on Friday, 1st Dec. 2023 at Millstreet Community School we thank Chris Horan for sharing the first three “Reeling Back the Years” videos with a further five videos to be shared here before 1st December.  There’s a photo also…. and people can send in names as well as stories or photos to 50 @millstreetcommunityschool.ie and we shall add them to our collection.   Here are the links to the three very interesting videos relating to the past 50 years of Millstreet Community SchoolVideo 1      Video 2     Video 3

Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Knockalougha & Stars Galore

 On this Tuesday – 14th Nov. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on A Tribute to Jimmy Shand at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)     And our 6th visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is at 10.10pm….preceded by an Interview from 2020 with Stefan Brennan Healy who recently was the truly magnificent lead Actor in “The Valley of the Squinting Windows” at the Gaiety Theatre.   We also chat about All-Ireland winning Boxer Supreme Linda Desmond as well as Olan Twohig.   And we refer to “One Night in Millstreet” Documentary launched in Cork on Saturday while on Sunday Singer/Composer Supreme Darren Kiely played to an enthusiastic capacity audience also in Cork City.  And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Linda Desmond, Elite All-Ireland Champion, Coach Seán Barrett, Kieran Twohig with his champion son, Olan. Both gifted Boxers are members of Rylane Boxing Club.  (Full feature later)
Meeting with Actor Supreme, Stefan Brennan-Healy following his recent truly magnificent lead performance at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre.

Darren Kiely – Singer/Composer Supreme
Autumn in Millstreet Town Park.
The wonderful “Sadie” – Therapeutic Pet Dog at Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS.

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“Reeling Back the Years” at Millstreet Community School

We thank Chris Horan for sharing this excellent “Reeling Back the Years” video in preparation for the very special 50th Anniversary Concert at Millstreet Community School on Friday, 1st Dec. 2023 for which tickets are now on sale.   To view this superb video click HERE.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Knockalougha & Mallow Event

 On this Tuesday – 7th Nov. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Killeedy, Co. Limerick at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)     And our 5th visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is at 10.10pm….preceded by an Interview with Sgt. Michael Kelly and Members of Cobh Animation Group at “The Arches” in Mallow.  And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Down Memory Lane Celebrating 50th Anniversary of MCS

We thank Chris Horan from Millstreet Community for making contact in regard to the upcoming celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Millstreet Community School when on Friday, 1st December 2023 a special event entitled “Party with Marty” will take place in MCS when among the special Guests will be Niamh Kavanagh and many more.    Tickets for this occasion will be available locally.
We feature the first three images shared by Chris – taking us down Memory Lane.   If you wish to kindly share information about any of the pictures please email to millstreetmuseum @gmail.com and we shall upload such interesting background information here on our Millstreet Website.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Celebrating Splendid 25th Anniversary School Reunion

As promised, we now share a further selection of some eleven images from the wonderfully uplifting 25th Anniversary School Reunion which took place at the very popular setting of Corkery’s Bar, Millstreet on Sat. 4th Nov. 2023.   Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Celebrating Splendid 25th Anniversary School Reunion”

Superbly Successful 25th Anniversary Class Reunion

With a fuller feature to follow later – we share four images from the wonderfully successful 25th Anniversary Class Reunion where participants reflected on their Post-Primary Education in Millstreet Community School from which they graduated some 25 years ago.   The very happy and cheerful occasion was supremely organised by Jerry Kelleher and Brian O’Leary (members of the Class Reunion) supported by a truly dedicated Team and the splendid DJ was Mark Neville.   The event on Saturday, 4th Nov. 2023 was held in the very welcoming Corkery’s Bar.  A contribution of €30.00 was very kindly presented to Millstreet Museum.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Superbly Successful 25th Anniversary Class Reunion”

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Includes Four Special Features

Our four special features tonight are as follows:  9.30pm – “The Ireland Way” Visitor celebrates Millstreet’s Royal Welcome at the Dennehy Family home in “Knockdrish” at Drishane Road.   At 9.35pm we revisit the recent Model Toy Show where we meet members of Cork Model Aero Club

And we also meet with John Murphy who fabricated the amazing model of a Liebherr Crane.   At 10pm we pay our fifth visit to Knockalougha Rambling House.  At 10.30pm we chat about the wonderfully positive reaction to the two-hour Millstreet feature on Radio Kerry with Frank and Siubhán Lewis of Killarney the podcast link of which will be uploaded tomorrow (Wednesday).   On this Tuesday – 31st Oct. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Araglin, Co. Cork at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)    And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Knockalougha Rambling House – a small section of the Sept. 2023 Attendees.
John Murphy and his daughter from Bunclody, Co. Wexford with John’s truly magnificent model giant crane at the recent Model Toy Show held at K&L Complex.
Cork Model Aero Club had a most impressive display at the recent Show.

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Jack Keogh appearing at Pub in Carriganima next Saturday Night November 4th

Saturday Night November 4th brings the very first appearance to Carriganima of the very popular and upcoming star Jack Keogh,this young Man is making great strides on the Country Music scene and is a name to watch out for in the future,it promises to be a great Night and Everyone is very Welcome.

 

Halloween Dance Mob at The Square on Friday, 27th Oct.

Students from Millstreet Community School arrived in Halloween style at The Square, Millstreet on Friday, 27th Oct. 2023 just after 12 noon.  With the cooperation of the Gardaí, the sound of very lively dance music appropriate to the season, the guidance of the MCS Principal and Staff Members and the presence of an enthusiastic audience, we were treated to an amazing four-minute “Dance Mob” performancethe first ever perhaps in Millstreet!  While it was dry during the dance routine the rain arrived at the conclusion of this superb happening….and the traffic began to smoothly flow again!  Teachers Chris Horan, Kevin O’Neill and I recorded the historical occasion from the upstairs windows of Millstreet Credit Union and we thank Ger and Mary for the very kind permission granted to capture the very colourful scene from such a wonderfully panoramic setting.   Here we share some 31 images from the mighty occasion.  Tap on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Halloween Dance Mob at The Square on Friday, 27th Oct.”

Munster Scór title for Millstreet

Millstreet Question Time enjoyed a productive outing at the Munster Senior Scór Finals on outright victory following a staging in Newport, Co. Tipperary.  In the GAA promoted event, team members included Con Healy, Jerry Doody, Pat Sheehan and John Tarrant.

From a diverse range of posers, Millstreet emerged best to better Churchill (Kerry) and Newport (Tipperary). All three teams will progress to the All Ireland Final on Saturday, November 18 on a hosting in the INEC, Killarney.

Well done also to Anna Moynihan (Cullen) and the Cullen Ballad Group on their participation, likewise the Boherbue Figure and Set Dancers, all delivered excellent performances though denied places in the All Ireland Finals.

 

Wonderful Response to Radio Kerry’s Millstreet Feature

With some eight people providing a superb variety of interesting contributions giving an insight into the “Millstreet Experience” this morning on Radio Kerry’s “Saturday Supplement” with Frank and Siubhán Lewis and splendid music shared by four very talented Musicians plus the great singing of Jerry Doody – the response to the radio programme has been truly uplifting with many making contact with the many Contributors.   The Radio Show was very creatively edited.   When the Radio Kerry podcast will become available on Wednesday, 1st Nov. 2023, we shall provide the direct link to access.   Sincere thanks to the many Listeners who tuned in and to those who made contact.  (S.R.)

Autumnal Moon in Millstreet Town Park. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

TR Dallas appearing Tonight Friday Oct 27th at The Pub in Carriganima

The Legendary TR Dallas appearing Tonight Friday Oct 27th at The Pub Carriganima, we look forward to a great Night Out with this Singing Legend so do keep this Friday Night marked up in your Diary,should be a good One.

 

“Radio Treasures” Tonight Features Knockalougha & Frank Lewis

 On this Tuesday – 24th Oct. 2023 … preceded by “Jimmy Reidy & Friends” with a wonderful programme from the  splendid Archival Show where the focus is on Athlacca, Co. Limerick at 8pm (the repeat of which one may hear after the Maureen Henry Show on Sunday night at 11pm) we invite you to also tune into “Radio Treasures” this Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30pm on Cork Music Station.  Feel very welcome to contact the live programme by emailing corkmusicstation @gmail.com or texting 086 825 0074 – One may also WhatsApp that number.  (S.R.)    We defer until next Tuesday our third visit to the Model Toy Show.  At 9.30pm an Irish Rugby song composed and sung by Steve Roche. At 10pm we chat with Frank & Siubhán Lewis about next Saturday’s Radio Kerry Millstreet feature. And our 4th visit to Knockalougha Rambling House 2023 is at 10.05pm.   And of course we have all our regular features.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy Listening.  (S.R.)

Enthusiastic GAA Participants in last Sunday’s Annual Event held in Millstreet Town Park when the Memorial Cups in memory of Alan and Tommy O’Connor, of Connie Kelleher and of Connie Hickey were presented.
A beautiful new Cup in memory of Jim Bradley was presented this year for the first time by the Bradley Family.
Two very impressive cheques were presented by Jimmy Murphy and Colleagues at The Pub in Carriganima to Macroom and Millstreet Hospitals.
The recent arrival of the new Modular Buildings providing two new Classrooms for Presentation N.S., Millstreet.

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Paddy’s Superb Music Presentation with Cork Focus

On Friday, 20th Oct. 2023 Paddy Murphy from Tullig, Millstreet presented a truly magnificent programme of songs and music with a total focus on Cork at the October meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the wonderfully comfortable setting of the Canon O’Donovan Day Centre at Clara Road.  It was Con Kelleher from Clogoulabeg who brilliantly delivered the official thanks to Paddy for such an interesting and most enjoyable Presentation.  Two of my own Cork favourites included in Paddy’s programme were Jack Doyle with Movita singing “Speak to me of Love” and Bess Cronin singing “Down by the Groves of Tullig” – two splendid rare recordings.   Our November Presentation takes place on Friday, 17th at 8.15pm when our Presenter will be Tim Murphy, Boherbue.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

A section of the attendees at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday night. Presenter Paddy Murphy is sitting with programme on hand while Con Kelleher is standing on extreme left.