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This year’s Language and Culture Night will take place in Millstreet Community School on Thursday 2nd May beginning at 7pm.  Special guest will be Cork GAA legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín.

The event will once again be an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the many nationalities represented by members of our local community.  The evening will include song, dance and a chance to learn a little about different cultures and traditions. Those attending will be able to taste food from a variety of countries.  Admission is free and all are welcome.

The long evenings and decent weather is providing a great opportunity for both the Couch to Ring of Kerry group and the leisure cyclists within the club to get some decent spins in, including some undertaking the Ride Dingle Sportive and the sportive in Killavullen on Sunday last. One of the key local leisure sportives is the Twin Peaks Challenge on 12th May next organised by Killarney CC.
Our annual Tour of Sliabh Luachra will take place on June 30th at 9:00am from Teach Iosagain.

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a chairde, and welcome to my Report.

The fine weather ran out for many of our weekend events here in Millstreet, but it’s a well-known fact that when the going gets though, the tough gets going. The organisers of our weekend Feile Cheoil excelled themselves in putting up posters etc. in wind and rain, to let the people know that a few days and nights of traditional entertainment was about to begin, and the gala Ceili on Saturday night at the Wallis Arms was just the place to make you forget the raging elements outside. There were winners and losers at the various competitions but the wonderful music by the popular “Conifers “, turned the Hotel Ballroom into a place of real Traditional music, and joy.

Meanwhile at the other end of Town we had an extravanza of classical music and singing provided in our beautiful St. Patrick’s Parish Church, when the mighty voices of the Duhallow Choral Society and The Kerry Choral Union joined forces to raise funds for our Local Community Hospital. In excess of 100 voices made up the cast who filled the Sanctuary to its limit. Our church took on a cathedral-like appearance filled with light and colour and atmosphere. The very large crowd was held spellbound by their enchanting repertoire which went on non-stop, for the most of one and a half hours.

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Well done to Denis O Connor, continuing his recent good form with a 5th place finish this weekend in the A3 race in Dungarvan coming with a late sprint and catching the leading breakaway group right at the death. SLCC had a strong adult representation in Dungarvan with Donie Kelleher, Johnny R O Sullivan, Richard Cleverly Anthony Tancred and Dan Murphy all competing well. SLCC had a number of Juveniles kicking off their racing career in Dungarvan with Nicholas Buckley, Ciaran Finnegan and Darragh Dennehy all experiencing the racing buzz for the first time and all competing well Our U14 Team raced well with Amy Fleming 2nd in the girls category while Sean Hurley, Aidan Morley and Dinny Murphy finishing well up in the group of the boys race. Ben Murphy made the podium in the U16 race finishing 3rd in the uphill sprint finish. Kate Murphy finished 3rd in the combined under 12 race All in all a very enjoyable day in Dungarvan with SLCC competitive across the full day. Denis O Connor and Dan Murphy’s recent form see them selected for a Munster Team in the Gorey 3 Day race over Easter. The juveniles head to Drogheda next weekend for the weekend long Ras Na Nog while the adults are in Blarney. Training for Juveniles interested in either leisure or competitive cycling continues every Saturday at 9 am

Well done to our club members who did the Ballyfinnane Charity Cycle in aid of Ballyfinnane National Schoole last Saturday.

There was a good turnout in sunny Barraduff for our club spin on Sunday morning.  Four groups set off at different paces and distances.

New members always welcome to both adult or juvenile sections of the club-learn to enjoy a great sport and gain some new friends. For further information contact 087-7023562 or the club Facebook page.

Thanks to everyone who supported the fundraising efforts of 5th year students from Millstreet Community School – Caoimhe O’Leary, Emma Brady, Michelle O’Riordan and Sarah Bourke.  They will be travelling with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust as helpers for a week-long pilgrimage during their Easter holidays.  As a result of your support they have been able to cover the travel/accommodation costs for their trip (€670/person).  Thank you!

Many thanks to everyone who supported the Table Quiz which took place in The Wallis Arms on Friday 1st February.  A total of twenty-nine teams took place, which was fantastic.  There was a wonderful array of raffle prizes, including those sent by Patrick O’Leary from Kentucky (USA).

A total of €1600 was raised.  This money will go towards the travel and accommodation costs of four 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be travelling to Lourdes as helpers with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust at Easter.  They are: Caoimhe O’Leary, Sarah Louise Bourke, Emma Brady and Michelle O’Riordan.

Having a chat at the corner of Barrett’s Drapery Shop in the Square in 1993. Johanna Lehane, ____, Dan Carroll [amaz]

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The death took place on Sunday 31st August 2008 of Johanna Lehane (née O’Donoghue), Aubane, Millstreet at her daughter’s residence. She’s deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren-neighbours, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at the residence of her son Con, Aubane from 2pm to 4.30pm tomorrow Tuesday, followed by removal at 8pm from Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet to St Patrick’s Church. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. [rip] [corkman]

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TODO:
S.R: Middle man may be Matt Cleary from Murphy’s Tce…. But not certain.

Timothy (“Ted”) Patrick Kelleher, of Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, passed away at his home on May 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1932 in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland, Ted moved to New York City in 1959, where he later met and married his wife Kathleen (Lafferty). He continued to retain his strong relationship with his native Ireland, retaining his family home in Millstreet. Ted was a former member of the Gaelic Athletic Association and Cork Football Club and was a longtime executive at White Rock Products, Inc. until his retirement in 1990. Ted will be missed for his keen intellect, his kindness and incredible sense of humor. Ted was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen; his son, John Kelleher and his wife, Christine, of Nevada; his daughter, Megan Kelleher and her husband, David Abramowitz, of Westwood; his daughter Alanna Kelleher and husband, Dan Mitchell, of Quincy; his son, Gavin Kelleher and his wife, Jennifer, of Sharon; his son, Craig Kelleher and his wife, Maria, of Walpole, and his beloved grandchildren, Timothy, Ryan, Aidan, Hugo and Ava. Visting hours are Wednesday, May 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., Norwood. A funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood, will be on Thursday, May 8, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at Highland Cemetery in Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted’s memory to: St. Catherine of Siena School, 547 Washington St., Norwood, MA 02062 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. [1]  [read more …] “Death Notice: Ted Kelleher, Massachusetts and Millstreet”