Day: April 24, 2015

Death Notice: Peggy Murphy, Macroom

The death has occurred of Peggy MURPHY, New Street, Macroom, Co. Cork.   On April 23rd 2015, peacefully in the wonderful care of Macroom Community Hospital, Peggy, New Street.    Very deeply regretted by her loving family, relatives, carers, neighbours and friends.  Mother of Kathleen Murphy, Drishane Road, Millstreet and Mother-in-law of Brendan.  Rest in Peace.  Requiem Mass on Saturday, April 25th, at 2.30pm in St. Colman’s Church, Macroom. Funeral afterwards to St. Colman’s Cemetery, Macroom.

Scór Quiz team set for All Ireland Final

2014 Millstreet Scór Sunsear Question Time team - Pat Sheehan, Jerry Doody, Liam Flynn, and John TarrantBest of luck to the Millstreet team of Liam Flynn, Pat Sheehan, Jerry Doody, and John Tarrant who take part in the All Ireland Scór Sinsear Final of the Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird (Table Quiz), at the City West Hotel in Dublin tomorrow morning April 25th at 11am.

Best of luck also to Cork‘s only other competitors – Boherbue who take part in the Rince Seit (Set Dancing).

Result: Millstreet finished 10th out of 27. As one of the lads said, “The questions just didn’t suit”

[read more …] “Scór Quiz team set for All Ireland Final”

Eddie Tucker on RTÉ

2015-04-21 Eddie Tucker - in Gallipoli Ireland's Forgotten Men documentaryEddie Tucker of Rathduane who now lives in Whitegate appeared in the recent excellent RTÉ Documentary “Gallipoli – Ireland’s Forgotten Heroes“, which commemorated the 3,000 Irish soldiers who were killed at the Battle of Gallipoli during the First World War. Specifically he was talking about local man William Cosgrove – who became known as the the Giant of Gallipoli.

See the documentary on the RTÉ Player. Eddie appears from 11:46 in the clip. 

GAA Results and Fixtures – 23rd April 2015

Upcoming Games

  • Intermediate Football Championship Millstreet v Glenville, in Coachford at 7.00pm Monday 4th May (please note change of date)

Recent Results:

  • Intermediate Football League: Millstreet 1-14 Youghal 1-11 in Coachford 2.30pm Sun April 26th
  • Jnr Hurling League: Millstreet 2-18 Dromtariffe 2-10, 19th April [report]
  • County Junior B Championship: Glenlara 1-11 St. John’s 1-6. Sunday 19th April
  • Friday 17th April – Intermediate Football League: Millstreet 3-14 Ballydesmond 2-10, 8.30pm. (1-9 to 0-6 at HT)

Underage Results:

  • U12 Hurling League Group 3A: Newmarket 5-1 Millstreet 4-6, 25th April
  • U14 AFL: MMcC Buttevant 4-9 Duarigle Gaels (Millstreet/Cullen) 4-15, 23rd April
  • U13 A/B FL Grp2: Duarigle Gaels 7-11 Mitchelstown 7-7, 20th April
  • U12 FL Grp 4A: Lyre 0-2 Duarigle Gaels 5-18, 18th April
  • U12 FL Grp 6A: Duarigle Gaels 0-2 Mallow 14-12, 18th Apr

Daffodil Day 2015 Fundraising Results in €4,053.00 For Irish Cancer Society

The great effort maintained throughout Daffodil Day on Friday, 27th March 2015 resulted in a grand total of €4,053.00 for the Irish Cancer Society. We thank Phil Sheehan for this important information. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The great effort maintained throughout Daffodil Day on Friday, 27th March 2015 resulted in a grand total of €4,053.00 for the Irish Cancer Society. We thank Phil Sheehan (centre) for this important information. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Final Performance of “Family Fever” at Glen Theatre This Sunday

Banteer Drama Group appearing in "Family Fever" by Sam Cree at the Glen Theatre on Sunday, 5th April 2015. The excellent production continues on various dates. Bookings on 029 56239. Click on the images to enlarge.
Banteer Drama Group appearing in “Family Fever” by Sam Cree at the Glen Theatre on Sunday, 5th April 2015. The excellent production ends with its final performance this Sunday, 26th April at 8.30 p.m..  Bookings on 029 56239. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)