Day: July 13, 2012

Clara More wins at Cork Racecourse

https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQcjqc5mGnnpsvLh1V3IMoe_tRlSRH8agLS1LFvjjKCOuoATmz-Well done to Willie O’Leary whose horse Clara More landed The Mallow Print Handicap Hurdle tonight at Cork Racecourse,  attracting morning support to move from 33/1 to an SP of 12/1. The seven-year-old son of Luso, who had bottom weight in the handicap, travelled well and picked up the lead two out. He quickened away after the last under Adrian Heskin to win by two and three parts from Frankie Flowers who set off in pursuit coming to the last, but made no further headway at 8/1.

Local trainer Eoghan O’Grady has Clara More and he said: “Unfortunately the owner Willie O’Leary couldn’t make it tonight. He’s from Millstreet, Co Cork and his claim to fame is that in 1963 he recorded the highest personal score against Kerry in a 60 minute Munster final.

“Clara More may go to Killarney next Thursday for a similar handicap. He won a point-to-point in the spring and he jumps well so [read more …] “Clara More wins at Cork Racecourse”

Join the Gathering at Millstreet Country Park

http://thecorknews.ie/sites/default/files/imagecache/article_alt_layout/article/Millstreet01.jpgThe inaugural Summer Gathering at Millstreet Country Park on the weekend of July 21st and 22nd, aims to attract families and groups from the hinterland and further afield to celebrate their Irish heritage.

A forerunner to the ambitious tourism showcase, The Gathering 2013, which is being spearheaded by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar, the Millstreet event will be a forerunner to the year-long series of activities being organised nationwide aimed at attracting those with Irish connections to visit the country.

Among those attending Millstreet County Park for the Summer Gathering this month will be genealogy experts, helping visitors trace their family roots by charting migration records and reviewing census information … more information on the CorkNews.ie

Killeagh Visitors Enjoy Millstreet Experience on Thursday

Forty-three visitors from Killeagh and Inch in East Cork pictured at Green Glens enjoying the Millstreet Experience on Thursday, 12th July 2012.    The visit began in Millstreet Country Park followed by Tubrid Holy Well, a Pony Show at Green Glens, St. Patrick’s Church and Drishane.  (S.R.)

Finbarr Motherway superbly coordinated the day-long visit.   All were thrilled to be met by Noel C. Duggan at Green Glens where he accorded a royal welcome.   The enthusiastic visitors were very impressed by [read more …] “Killeagh Visitors Enjoy Millstreet Experience on Thursday”