Tag: Christmas

A Christmas Childhood

One side of the potato-pits was white with frost –
How wonderful that was, how wonderful!
And when we put our ears to the paling-post
The music that came out was magical.

The light between the ricks of hay and straw
Was a hole in Heaven’s gable. An apple tree
With its December-glinting fruit we saw –
O you, Eve, were the world that tempted me

To eat the knowledge that grew in clay
And death the germ within it! Now and then
I can remember something of the gay
Garden that was childhood’s. Again
[read more …] “A Christmas Childhood”

A Christmas Tour of Millstreet Town 2016

On Friday, 23rd Dec. 2016 we went on a brief tour of Millstreet Town so as to share glimpses of the countdown to Christmas.  We got to meet Niall O’Connor and Joe Fitzgerald at Supervalu and we met Sgt. Paul Lynch on duty.  Fr. Jim Kennelly was visiting his native Millstreet.  We share the many colourful scenes in Minor Row, The Square, Main Street, Church Street, The Bridge and West End.  We’ve lots more to share in an upcoming feature but we hope that you will now enjoy almost 90 images of Christmas 2016 in our native hometown.  We view the first six here and then continue with the main feature where you will be able to see them enlarged when you click on the various pictures.  Happy Viewing and a very Happy Christmas to All.  (S.R.) And now we continue with over 80 Christmas views of Millstreet. [read more …] “A Christmas Tour of Millstreet Town 2016”

Christmas Videos and Photos from Presentation N.S.

In the lead up to Christmas Presentation National School have posted some videos and photos, of their singing, music, and school work. The children are just wonderful.
(Click the links to see the videos and photos)

Video: Away in a Manger: Some children from R4 visited the crib today and here we share this special song they sang so beautifully.

Video: Jingle Bells: Here we share a recording of Jakub playing ‘Jingle Bells’ on the keyboard. Jakub started music lessons with Mrs. Twomey just two months ago but is already making super progress. Well done Jackub!

Video: Christmas Songs with the Bear in the Square: Some of our R4 Junior Infant children singing Jingle Bells with the ‘Bear in the Square’!

Photos: Christmas Production: Junior & Senior Infants

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Photos: Christmas Production: 3rd & 4th Class

Photos: Christmas Art: We have been very creative in the lead up to Christmas. Have a look at all our art….

[read more …] “Christmas Videos and Photos from Presentation N.S.”

Christmas and New Year Wishes from Pomeroy’s Clara Inn

The Crib at Pomeroy’s Clara Inn this Christmas

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Wishing all our customers & friends a very happy Christmas & every good wish for 2017.

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Thank you for your continued support & custom in 2016.

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Best wishes from Ursula, June & all at Pomeroy’s Clara Inn.

Christmas Carols Singing at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

You are all invited to

Christmas Carol Singing

 by Students from

Millstreet Community School  Wednesday 14th December at Herlihy’s Centra Millstreet at 10.30 a.m.

 Everyone is welcome!

We thank Greg for this festive notice.  (S.R.)

Annual Christmas Morning Climb of Mushera Mountain

Annual Christmas Morning Climb of Mushera takes place on Christmas Day Morning Sunday 25 December at 10.30 am. This year the proceeds go to Reach Out Cancer Support Group. The fund is open now if you would like donate you can give this to myself John F Kelleher Aubane Social Club or any member of the Reach Out Cancer Support Group. Please support this great group as there will be a bucket collection on the morning of the climb.  We thank John F. Kelleher for the notice and splendid photo of a snow clad Mushera Mountain  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)mushera-snow-jf-kelleher-1000

Magical Christmas Lights 2016 Officially Turned on in Carriganima

Catherine Goggin and Gobnait McSweeney pictured with Seán Murphy and members of Millstreet Community singers as both turned the spectacular Christmas Lights in Carriganima on Sat. 3rd Dec. 2016. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R)
Catherine Goggin and Gobnait McSweeney pictured with Seán Murphy and members of Millstreet Community Singers as both officially turned on the spectacular Christmas Lights in Carriganima on Sat. 3rd Dec. 2016. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R)
"The Pub" in Carriganima before the installation of Christmas Lights.
“The Pub” in Carriganima before the installation of Christmas Lights.
The magical effect of the magnificent Christmas Lights in Carriganima 2016.
The magical effect of the magnificent Christmas Lights in Carriganima 2016.

Putting up the Christmas Lights

Great credit and a special thanks must go to all the volunteers who were back out all around the town on Monday and Friday evenings last week, putting all the Christmas Lights back in place, and making Millstreet feel like Christmas for the coming season. Also a special note of thanks to Millstreet Country Park who have donated our wonderful Christmas Tree once again. Some photos from the evening are below, but a few helper elves got away without being photographed ! – from the Millstreet Lights Committee


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Aubane News – Community Alert Annual Meeting plus Christmas Mass/Party

Aubane community alert annual crime prevention public meeting on Tuesday 22nd Nov. at 8.30 pm in Aubane Community Centre. All welcome. Members of An Garda Siochána will be in attendance.
Aubane Social Club Annual Community Christmas Mass and party at Aubane Community Centre on Thursday 1st Dec.  at 8.00 pm. All welcome.
We thank John A. Kelleher for the updates.  (S.R.)

Christmas 2015 Visitors to Millstreet

The Two Derrys! On right is Derry O'Leary from Toorbonia, Millstreet pictured recently with his nephew Derry Sheehan from Australia while below we met with Aidan McCaul with his Grandson from Cork. Over the Christmas 2015 period many people with Millstreet roots visited the area. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The Two Derrys! On right is Derry O’Leary from Toorbonia, Millstreet pictured recently with his nephew Derry Sheehan from Australia while below we met with Aidan McCaul with his Grandson Eoin from Cork. Over the Christmas 2015 period many people with Millstreet roots visited the area. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

3Christmas 2015 Visitors to Millstreet -6002Christmas 2015 Visitors to Millstreet -600Above – from left: Phil, Derry and Joan with the Millstreet Parish Church Calendar. [read more …] “Christmas 2015 Visitors to Millstreet”

Wonderfully Colourful Christmas 2015 at Rathcoole Playschool

Wonderfully colourful festive drama plus a visit from Santa at Rathcoole Playschool. We thank Maura Foley for the images. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
Wonderfully colourful festive drama “Our Christmas Play” plus a visit from Santa at Rathcoole Playschool in December 2015.  We thank Maura Foley for the images. Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.)

December 21st. Christmas Play 2015 014-600 Santa and Pola-600 December 17th. Play rehearsels 2015 009-600And we have more splendid images from the very enjoyable occasion in December 2015.

[read more …] “Wonderfully Colourful Christmas 2015 at Rathcoole Playschool”

Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S.

Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of "Cinderella". Santa's arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. included the celebration of Mass by Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.. Principal Mary Murphy then introduced a superb Nativity Play beautifully performed by the children followed by a wonderfully witty and enjoyable production of “Cinderella”. Santa‘s arrival was hugely appreciated by the young people. Delicious festive refreshments were provided for all. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

3Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -6008Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -60011Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S. -600The annual occasion maintains a great tradition.  Let’s now view a further sixteen images from the festive event which took place on 15th Dec. 2015. [read more …] “Christmas 2015 at Cloghoula N.S.”

Very Large Congregation Attend Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015

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A wonderfully large congregation attended Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday night 24th Dec..  Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. placed the Infant into the beautiful newly restored Crib and then continued to concelebrate Mass with Fr. Paddy O’Byrne, Fr. James McSweeney and Fr. Seán Tucker. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

2Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015 -6005Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015 -600The singing of the Choir added greatly to the festive atmosphere of the special occasion.3Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015 -600

 And we met with many who are home for Christmas such as the O’Riordan Family of Drishane Road and Cork:
6Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015 -600We share further images from the annual occasion. [read more …] “Very Large Congregation Attend Millstreet Christmas Midnight Mass 2015”

AIB Christmas Hamper Winner Presentation

Helen O'Connor, Drishane View, Millstreet (pictured centre) receiving the magnificent AIB Christmas hamper which she won on 21st Dec. 2015. Included also (on left) Kathleen Healy, Manager, AIB, Millstreet and Ciara O'Donovan. AIB. Sincere congratulations to Helen. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Helen O’Connor, Drishane View, Millstreet (pictured centre) receiving the magnificent AIB Christmas hamper which she won on 21st Dec. 2015. Included also (on left) Kathleen Healy, Manager, AIB, Millstreet and Ciara O’Donovan. AIB. Sincere congratulations to Helen. Click on the image to enlarge. ( S.R.)

Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” from 9.30 Features Special Interview at 10.00

Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” features at 10.00 a repeat of our interview with Dominic McSweeney who owned the “Star” Ballroom in Millstreet.   We include our “Fascinating Facts” feature.   And we feature many Christmas melodies and songs.   And lots more great music also.  Feel welcome to text the programme or send a message to the “Seán Radley” Facebook Page.   To access just log into www.corkmusicstation.com .  Happy Listening!    (S.R.)

Helen Murphy pictured beside the outdoor Christmas Tree near St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Helen Murphy pictured beside the outdoor Christmas Tree near St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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