Millstreet B.N.S. in 1953 Located at Clara Road

We thank Seán Murphy (formerly of Mill View, Millstreet) for providing us with this wonderful picture which will evoke many special memories.  Seán also provides us with a list of the names that he knows in reference to the photograph.   The Principal Teacher, Patrick O’Doherty is present in the image.   In 1953 the location of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS was on Clara Road opposite to the Presbytery.   Please make contact (in our comment section) or email <millstreetmuseum@eircom.net> if you can identify any further people in this truly historic and very interesting picture.  Many thanks to Seán’s nephew, Jason Murphy, for delivering the picture and name list to us.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Millstreet BNS 1953
List of 1953 names to BNS picture

Death Notice: Paudie O’Keeffe, Cullen Village

The death has occurred on Monday 6th August 2018 of Paudie O’Keeffe, Cullen Village. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in Marymount Hospice, brother of the late Tadghie and Liam. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nora, deeply regretted by his his sister Nora Mary, brothers Jeff, Donie and Batt, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cullen on Tuesday from 5.30pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations to Marymount Hospice. [1]

Chloé in All-Ireland Quarter Final Action

Best of luck to Chloé Collins and the Cork Ladies Footballers who take on Westmeath this afternoon. It’s her first season with the Cork Seniors, and she is due to start at corner back.
Watch the game live on TG4, throw in is at  4.45pm at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Result: Cork 8-18 Westmeath 1-6

 

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Jamie wins the U14 All-Ireland Road Bowling Championship

What a fantastic achievement for Jamie Kelleher of Kilcorney, who yesterday won the Under 14 All-Ireland Road Bowling Championships in Tullysaran, Co. Armagh, beating his opponent Nial Stevenson of Armagh by two bowls.

Homecoming for Jamie is tonight (Monday) at 8.30 at Healy’s Bar. All welcome.

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