When I was young I heard him speak in Millstreet
You might say then his better days were gone
But to the Millstreet Fianna Fail supporters
Their hero was the man known as Big Con.
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And though he hailed from Derrinagree Con Meaney
They claimed him for their own in Millstreet Town
In Duhallow the man became a legend
And he was well worthy of his renown.
Category: People
Successful New Year’s Day 2011 Sponsored Swim at the Boeing
Millstreet Pipe Band Welcomes 2011 – Happy New Year to Everyone!
Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim
Four energetic gentlemen have already completed the Sponsored Swim today – the final day of 2010 but on 01/01/’11 – assembling at 12.00 noon with the actual swim taking place at 12.30 p.m. – the large group of enthusiasts will [read more …] “Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim”
The Man From Gortavehy
If you’re Irish and in Melbourne and live up the Preston way
Give a call on Johnny Tarrant it will help to make his day
And he’ll give you a huge welcome as he has a heart of gold
That great man from Gortavehy a few with two score years old.
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He’s worked hard throughout Australia for fifteen long years or more
And he’s still the same John Tarrant as I knew in days of yore
He still speaks with Irish accent and he hasn’t changed one bit
And at heart he’s still a youngster with a mighty sense of wit.
Millstreet at Big Tom Experience in Ballinasloe – 27th Dec. 2010
On Monday evening we travelled to the Shearwater Carlton Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway to attend a superb Concert/Dance presented by the renowned Big Tom McBride and the Mainliners Showband. Ita and William Fitzgerald have long been wonderfully loyal fans of the Band and, like many other true followers, have attended Big Tom Dances at various venues throughout Ireland. Undoubtedly, Big Tom is the undisputed King of Country & Western Music here in Ireland and in an interview we recorded for LTV2 almost two years ago, the great man recalled with joy appearing in the famous “Star” Ballroom in Millstreet in the Showband days. We were also blessed to meet with [read more …] “Millstreet at Big Tom Experience in Ballinasloe – 27th Dec. 2010”
Seán Radley’s Amazing Images
The wonder of it only does seem to grow
Sean Radley’s amazing images of Millstreet in snow
Though hardly the place for to go to for to improve your suntan
It is thanks for the great pics to the talented man
Though the images on screen beautiful to behold
The very thought of it leaves me feeling cold
The harsh winds of Winter with the breath of chill
Blowing through the old Town in view of Clara Hill [read more …] “Seán Radley’s Amazing Images”
Christmas Midnight Mass in Millstreet
On this Christmas Day night we share images of Midnight Mass celebrated in Millstreet last night. The Chief Celebrant was Fr. John Fitzgerald, P.P. who was joined by Fr. Paddy O’Byrne and Fr. James McSweeney. Millstreet Choir enhanced the Christmas liturgy with their beautiful singing. The special event was recorded by [read more …] “Christmas Midnight Mass in Millstreet”
And Finally…”Tiger” the Cat is Ready to Enjoy Christmas!
As our picture shows he really likes his food and has even obliged us by giving a further “snow roll” – an exclusive for www.millstreet.ie loyal visitors. Such is his expertise in “snow rolls” that [read more …] “And Finally…”Tiger” the Cat is Ready to Enjoy Christmas!”
The True Spirit of Christmas as Expressed by Gearóid & Niamh
Niamh Kavanagh, Eurovision 1993 Winner, visited Millstreet in September 2010 to participate in a major Australian Television Documentary entitled “The Secret History of the Eurovision Song Contest” which is scheduled to be broadcast before Eurovision 2011 which occurs on 15th May (the exact date on which the Millstreet Eurovision took place in 1993). During her brief visit – she stayed at [read more …] “The True Spirit of Christmas as Expressed by Gearóid & Niamh”
Preparing for Christmas on a Frosty Thursday, 23rd Dec. 2010
Our “Snow Tour” of Millstreet on this Thursday could, in fact, be called our “Frost Tour” today such was the picturesque effect of the overnight frost on the the trees and bushes. We take you close to the Finnow River on Clara Road and into the busy town. People doing their very best to complete their Christmas shopping in daytime temperatures which did not rise above minus 4 degrees throughout the day. In the Church we note the preparation of [read more …] “Preparing for Christmas on a Frosty Thursday, 23rd Dec. 2010”
Joe Lynam, Showjumping Commentator, Passes Away
The death has taken place in Dublin of Joe Lynam. Joe was 73 and worked for RTÉ as a showjumping reporter in the early 1980s.
He frequently covered events in Millstreet (especially in the 1980s) and the RDS for Saturday Sport on RTÉ Radio One with Jimmy Magee.
He knew many figures in the showjumping community and was very close to RTÉ’s Darragh and Eddie Mackin.
We thank Jerry Kelleher for sharing the RTÉ link with us : http://www.rte.ie/sport/equestrian/2010/1222/lynamj.html
Important Services Provided Despite Snowy Weather
Snow Tour of Millstreet on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010
Our virtual Snow Tour of Millstreet continues on this Sunday, 19th Dec.. We begin by observing Fr. Paddy O’Byrne saying 11.30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church as viewed on Church television available now in an increased number of homes due to the major extension of the aerial on the roof of the Church. We then proceed from [read more …] “Snow Tour of Millstreet on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010”
Snow Scenes in Millstreet on Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010
We are delighted to note the very large number of website visitors who have viewed our snow scenes from yesterday (Friday). We now continue to take you on a Christmas tour of Millstreet from midday today until nightfall when people attended the Saturday night church vigil Mass at [read more …] “Snow Scenes in Millstreet on Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010”
Christmas Snow in Millstreet
Christmas Snow arrived in Millstreet on Friday evening (17th Dec.) and within a very short time the whole area was covered in a white blanket of snow. Here we share a selection of [read more …] “Christmas Snow in Millstreet”
Joan meets Santa at Coleman’s
Junior Spider
Eircom today announced details of the shortlist for the 2010 eircom Junior Spider Awards. Amongst the nominees is Kieran Fraser who attends Millstreet Community School. He has been nominated in the Best Web Design Category.
The awards, which were established last year, recognise and reward students for the successful and innovative ways in which they use the Internet in their daily lives. All winners will be announced at the event in the Helix on the 17th December.
Herlihy’s Centra, West End, Millstreet
Herlihy Supermarket Group has acquired a new store in Millstreet Co Cork. The store, formally known as Dennehy’s Centra, West End, Millstreet, became part of the Herlihy Group on 3rd December 2010. This Centra store has been providing for the Millstreet community for over twenty five years.
Herlihy Supermarket Group has achieved a number of accolades in 2010 including [read more …] “Herlihy’s Centra, West End, Millstreet”
Santa at “Secret Garden”
John Moynihan on Escorts
Introduced by “… lets meet a man who knows about Ford Escorts”, John Moynihan who runs his rallying workshop on the West End in Millstreet, appeared on a special edition of RPM Motorsport which was covering the inaugural running of the “Historic Stages Halloween Rally” which was run in Carrick-on-Suir, where stars of the 1970s and 80s competed.
The video is available on the RTE website, and John is talking from 38:45 to 43:30, and is only available until Sunday 2 January 2011.
Magnificent Christmas Play by Presentation N.S., Millstreet
Cullen & District Special Needs Association Christmas Party 2010
“Secret Garden” on LTV2 Millstreet
Thanks to LTV2’s Bernard Crowley one may now view our interviews at the Secret Garden near Newmarket which features on Programme 169 of LTV2 Millstreet on http://www.facebook.com/pages/LTV2-Millstreet/253109623972
“The Greatest Treasure of All” Nativity Presentation
Presentation N.S., Millstreet will present “The Greatest Treasure of All” – A Nativity Play – in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Monday, 13th December at 7.30 p.m. . All are very welcome to this much anticipated production.
Millstreet Christmas Market 2010
A very successful Christmas Market was here at Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall from 3rd – 5th December. Here we share images of the magnificent variety of exquisite works of art which were on display and of the wide range of Christmas present choices there was available at the very attractive event. Great credit is due to [read more …] “Millstreet Christmas Market 2010”
Con Murphy Was A Man From Ballydaly
Con Murphy was a man from Ballydaly he lived about four miles from Millstreet Town
The first Irish person executed for possessing arms by the then Government of the British Crown
By all accounts a brave and decent person his life was cruelly cut short in his prime
But his merciless judges gave to Ireland one more hero whose legend lives on through the years of time
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I knew old men who remembered Con Murphy they described him as a brave and mighty man
He loved his Country Ireland with a passion and wished to rid it of the Black and Tan
The British Government abused their rule in Ireland [read more …] “Con Murphy Was A Man From Ballydaly”
Millstreet Church Signal Extended
Millstreet B.N.S. Musical Nativity Presentation on 21st December
Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. will present a very special Musical Nativity Presentation on Tuesday, 21st December 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall.
Supporting Áine on Kanturk Campaign Trail
