Day: June 14, 2016

Scartaglin World Fiddle Day on “Radio Treasures” Tonight

Just log onto www.corkmusicstation.com tonight from 9.30 to listen to “Radio Treasures”.  Lasting until 11pm our 10pm Interview relates to the recent magnificent Scartaglin World Fiddle Day Concert plus an interview with Jerry Flynn of Scartaglin & Killarney (pictured below).  The Concert also featured a brilliant illustrated talk by RTÉ’s Peter Browne.  Our sincere thanks to Coordinator supreme P.J. Teahan of Scartaglin for his much appreciated assistance and sincere welcome. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)80Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -6006Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -60017Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -60049Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -60052Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -60020Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -60011Scartaglin World Fiddle Day 21st May 2016 -600Let’s observe some more special images from the great traditional occasion. [read more …] “Scartaglin World Fiddle Day on “Radio Treasures” Tonight”

Eily’s Report – 14th June

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Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly report.

Our  Summer has taken a little  break. But the broken spell does give way for some outdoor events to go ahead. The thunderous cloudburst on Thursday evening last gave way to a reasonably dry hour, just long enough for the annual Mass to be held at St.Mary’s Cemetery. A fine crowd braved the elements and they were rewarded for their bravery. Five priests concelebrated the Mass, led by Canon John FitzGerald, and assisted by Frs. Paddy O Byrne, Sean Tucker, Dan O Riordan, Con Kiely.

Canon John thanked all those who helped in any way to prepare the cemetery for the annual Mass. Very soon after the ceremony had ended the rain resumed again.

The graveyard looked lovely and clean and trimmed for the occasion and there were notices  up by the Co. Council asking people to refrain from littering the place from now on. Please pay attention to their notices.

Cullen Feis was held in pleasant weather on Sunday, it was very attended, and well run, thanks to the help of their local community.

Out door Mass will be held at Drishane Cemetry to-night. (Tues) starting at 7.30. We hope the weather will be kind.

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House in Cullen broken into

Yesterday a house in Cullen was broken into, during the daytime. The family came home from work to it, and they are obviously very upset by the whole thing. Money and personal belongings were taken.

Please be vigilant. Anything suspicious to report to the Guards (Millstreet Gardaí: 029-70002). I hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else. Please spread the word.

– with thanks to Geraldine for sending this to us

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IRD Duhallow 2016 Primary Schools Debate Event

Prizewinning Teams from Tullylease and Liscarroll at Monday night's Annual IRD Duhallow 2016 Primary Schools Debating Competition held at the James O'Keeffe Institute in Newmarket. It was indeed a privilege participating in the Judging Panel at the wonderfully interesting event where the Teams spoke with such sincerity, clarity, humour and uplifting enthusiasm. Well done to all involved in this annual praiseworthy occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Prizewinning Teams from Tullylease and Liscarroll at Monday night’s Annual IRD Duhallow 2016 Primary Schools Debating Competition held at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket. It was indeed a privilege participating in the Judging Panel at the wonderfully interesting event where the Teams spoke with such sincerity, clarity, humour and uplifting enthusiasm. Well done to all involved in this annual praiseworthy occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

4IRD Primary Schools Debate Event 2016 -6002IRD Primary Schools Debate Event 2016 -600Ird Duhallow personnel and many other supporters are to be complimented on such a splendidly organised event. [read more …] “IRD Duhallow 2016 Primary Schools Debate Event”

Gerard in Final of Teenstars Ireland Singing Championship 2016

Congratulations to Gerard O'Hanlon,Laught,Rathcoole on reaching the final of Teenstars Ireland Singing Championship 2016 for the second year in a row. This is a great achievement for Gerard reaching the last 32 contestants from an initial entry of 1300 from all over Ireland. The final takes place on July 3rd 2016 at the Red Cow Pavilion,Dublin. Tickets for the event are available for anybody interested. Contact no 087 2491089 costing €20.00 each.
Congratulations to Gerard O’Hanlon,Laught,Rathcoole on reaching the final of Teenstars Ireland Singing Championship 2016 for the second year in a row. This is a great achievement for Gerard
reaching the last 32 contestants from an initial entry of 1300 from all over Ireland.
The final takes place on July 3rd 2016 at the Red Cow Pavilion,Dublin. Tickets for the event are available for anybody interested. Contact Number 087 2491089 costing €20.00 each.  We thank Jim for the photo and caption.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)