Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
We thank Kaitriona and Kevin for permitting us to share a selection of images showing the preparations and the very happy gathering in the church grounds after the [read more …] “Glorious Sun Shines on Kaitriona & Kevin’s Wonderful Wedding Day”
Many thanks to the many people who have so generously contributed to last weekend’s church gate collection in Millstreet in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Special thanks also to those who helped to coordinate the annual collection. The total collected was: €1,712.19. (S.R.)
The Aubane Historical Society will be launching their latest book entitled “The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin” in the library on Saturday 18th August at 8pm. The Bard was a myhtical figure in Millstreet’s history and this is the first account of his life. It’s a great story, and is written by his great grandson Barry Keane. Tea and biscuits will be served in the GAA club afterwards.
From the back cover: John Robert O Sullivan made Millstreet famous during the Land War. His fight with the landlords and land agents led to intense repression in Millstreet between 1881 and 1891. At one stage the small town of Millstreet had more than 80 armed police to enforce the law. This book tells the story of his life, the main events of [read more …] “New Book: The Bard – Seán Riobaird O Súilleabháin”
Please note that this Sponsored Kilcorney Walk now begins at 1.00 p.m. rather than the original 3.00 p.m. start time.
From July 15th to July 20th Millstreet juvenile GAA club had 96 children attended cul camp. What a splendid week of sunshine they had! Every child enjoyed the events of the week along with the coaches and assistants Thursday the kids were delighted to see Cork star Lorcan Mcloughlin. Cork star Damien Cahalanewho was one of the coaches for the week presented each child with a medal on Friday much to the delight of the children. Juvenile GAA club would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped to make it another successful cul camp.
The death has occurred peacefully at her residence on July 28th of Pauline Moynihan of Dysert, Dromagh, Dromtarriffe. Reposedat at Grace’s Funeral Home, Kanturk. Removal was on Sunday evening 29th July, at 6.30pm to St.John’s Church, Dromagh. Requiem mass on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Dromtarriffe new cemetery. Family flowers only. Enquiries to…..Grace’s Funeral Home, Kanturk. 029-50102
