On Friday, 29th Nov. 2024 members of the Blackwater Valley Vintage Group presented a wonderfully impressive cheque of €4,521.60 to Nurse Manager, Lena O’Sullivan of the Mallow Centre of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. This was the result of a superbly successful Vintage Tractor and Car Run earlier this year beginning at Aubane Community Centre and concluding at The Pub in Carriganima. The Coordinator Supreme of the memorable event in aid of such a praiseworthy cause was Luke Hurley enthusiastically supported by a very dedicated Team. Here we share a selection of images from this afternoon’s greatly appreciated cheque presentation at the Mallow Centre in the presence of All. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
From left: Jack Sheehan, Bernard Crowley, Mairéad Hurley presenting the cheque to Lena O’Sullivan (Nurse Manager), Luke Hurley (Coordinator), Seán Radley.
A heartfelt thanks to AIB’s Carmel Hickey and her superbly dedicated Staff for recently organising a most successful Coffee Morning in aid of CART (Carriganima Area Rural Transport) and Millstreet Community Website. The very impressive total cheque of €1,021.32 was divided equally between both Voluntary Groups – each receiving bank drafts for €510.16. This financial assistance is of great benefit to both Groups in maintaining the two greatly appreciated community services operated on an entirely voluntary basis. Míle buíochas to All. Here we share images of the cheque presentation and of the actual Coffee Morning 2024. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
My name is Joshua O’Sullivan, and for the past five years, I have been growing my hair for children in need, a journey that began during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am hoping to cut and donate over 13 inches of hair to The Little Princess Trust on the 2nd November 2024.
When the world went into lockdown, everything changed. In the face of so much uncertainty and hardship, I felt compelled to do something meaningful, something that could help others during such a difficult time. I began reflecting on the struggles faced by children who, due to illness or medical conditions, lose their hair and don’t fully understand why they look different from their peers. The thought of a child looking in the mirror, confused as to why they can’t have hair like their friends, touched me deeply. This became my motivation to help.
My journey started back in Transition Year of secondary school. It began with a simple buzz haircut, a haircut I have worn for many years, but it is something I never could have predicted would turn into such a significant endeavor. As the months turned into years, I remained committed to this cause, determined to make a tangible difference in the lives of children who might benefit from my hair donation. Over the years, my hair has grown to over 13 inches in length, now kept in a low ponytail, a symbol of my dedication to this mission.
James Healy wishes to express his sincerest thanks for the truly inspiring and remarkably generous response to the recent highly praiseworthy fundraising project in aid of “Make a Wish Foundation” in memory of Matthew. James shares the following:
“Sincerest thanks to the people of Millstreet for their support, attending the event and even helping out on the day. We are delighted to say that a sum of €38,645.00 was raised for Make a Wish with this event, which we were blown away with, and we had a cheque presentation last Saturday to Make a Wish in Watergrasshill.”
(At rear) James Healy, father of Matthew Healy (RIP) with nephews Alex and Rhys Healy and niece Orla Healy at the Motorcycle & Vintage Car Run in memory of Matthew Healy, in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation at McCarthy Commercials, Watergrasshill, Co Cork. Pic: Larry Cummins (“Irish Examiner”)
James has also kindly shared a number of excellent links providing such a superb insight into the overall fundraising Project the result of which totally exceeded expectations.
The presentation of a most impressive cheque to Critical Emergency Medical Response by Millstreet Vintage Club took place at Millstreet Parish Centre this Wednesday evening, 7th August 2024. Much praise was accorded to the Club having fundraised through a number of activities such a magnificent amount for the praiseworthy important service. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Coordinator of the recent Tractor Run in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital, Dan Barry presents a very impressive cheque to Clinical Nurse Manager Maureen Murphy and Nurse Noreen Fitzgerald – representing St. Joseph’s Millstreet Community Hospital. Also present is Chairman of Millstreet Vintage Club, Donie Lucey and Residents. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Denis O’Mahony will be climbing Ireland’s Highest Mountain – Carrantuohill in Co. Kerry – not just once or twice but three times on tomorrow, Sunday 2nd June 2024 in aid of the highly praiseworthy “Breakthrough Cancer Research”. The link to the wonderfully uplifting fundraising Project (which already has realised in excess of €1,785.00) is as follows: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/DenisOMahony
On this Friday, 24th May 2024, Eileen Tarrant and her dedicated Team will be fundraising from 9am to 4pm outside Coleman’s Centra Supermarket, Minor Row, Millstreet in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Eileen will be having many relevant items for sale and will be joined by two canine friends. She especially welcomes anyone who would like to join her at any time during the 9 to 4 fundraising period for this wonderfully praiseworthy occasion.
This was the occasion in August 2023 when the official cheque was presented following the uplifting fundraising efforts of the dedicated local group:
“With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chris Bennett, Regional Development Officer, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, (on extreme right) accepted the uplifting cheque from the wonderfully dedicated Team from Millstreet Parish. The gentleman with the green jacket at back is Dermot O’Donovan who provided us with a magnificent Tour of the overall Centre. Dermot from the Coachford area is one of a number of excellent Volunteer Helpers at the amazing Centre.
The Table Quiz will take place on Friday 1st March 2024 at 8pm in The Wallis Arms.
This Quiz has become an annual fundraiser to help 5th Year Students from Millstreet Community School who are going on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, to pay for their travel and accommodation. Aoife Casey & Holly Saunders (pictured below) are the 5th years going this year and they will be Student Helpers with Goup 126.
Thanks to the wonderful support of the community for the bake sales in the Parish Centre before Christmas, the girls’ travel and accommodation costs have been covered (€750/per person). However Group 126, along with all other groups taking part in the pilgrimage, are expected to raise €14,000 each year to cover the travel/accommodation costs of all the young people with special needs (known as ‘guests’) who are travellingwith their particular group. All funds raised from the table quiz will go to the fundraising efforts of Group 126.
Tables: €40/team of four. There will be a raffle. Everyone is welcome to take part in what has become a great community event in support of the students.
We thank MCS Chaplain, John Magee for this important Notice. (S.R.)
The Lourdes Quiz 2023 which took place in February 2023 at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Tap on the image to enlarge.
Catherine Hartnett representing Marymount accepts the truly impressive Cheque from Matt Twomey at The Pub in Carriganima on Friday, 19th Jan. 2024 – resulting from the hugely popular sale of Matt’s Motor Racing related Calendar over the Christmas period – in memory of the late Danny Creedon. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A Church Gate Collection in Millstreet & Cullen takes place this weekend, Sat. 6th & Sun 7th Jan. 2024 in aid of Cork University Hospital Charity specifically the ICU Department. Your kind generosity would be greatly appreciated. (We thank Joanne for this important Notice.)
Corkery’s Bar Annual St. Stephen’s Day Quiz will be in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital and the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre this year. Quiz starting at 4pm and followed by music with DJ Nev. All support greatly appreciated. (Please note that Corkery’s does not have a card machine & it’s cash only)
Sincere congratulations to Jimmy Murphy and his superbly dedicated Team based in Carriganima on another truly magnificent success in this year’s “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser. Jimmy shares the following message and a splendid selection of images. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) Jimmy’s message: “Our amazing Penny Dinners Collection this year of 2023. People have been fantastic so very generous…. it’s heartwarming. Caithríona Twomey and Co. of Cork Penny Dinners are so delighted with everything. We got so much help from Carriganima and beyond. Sincerest thanks to All. What a success!” [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Carriganima “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser”
Harry Linehan recently participated in the Dublin City Marathon with a truly fantastic finishing time considering that it was his first ever Marathon. Harry competed for CUH charity to honour his dad and raise funds for the oncology services at CUH. Harry is now a student nurse in UCC & CUH following in his dad’s footsteps. “It was a very emotional day for us all in Dublin and Harry’s fundraiser has now hit €5,177.00 which is absolutely amazing” writes Harry’s mother, Gillian. One may still contribute to this highly praiseworthy Fundraising Project by tapping on the link HERE which will take you to the official Fundraising Page. Harry is absolutely thrilled with himself having completed the marathon and more importantly been able to fundraise for such a worthy service that offered John such great care during his illness. Sincere congratulations to Harry on such a supremely inspiring achievement. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Coordinated by Luke Hurley and the dedicated Members of Millstreet Vintage Club the very special Car Run in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was an outstanding success. Here we share just three of many more images recording the superb event this Sunday, 3rd Sept. 2023 setting out from Millstreet. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chris Bennett, Regional Development Officer, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, (on extreme right) accepted the uplifting cheque from the wonderfully dedicated Team from Millstreet Parish. The gentleman with the green jacket at back is Dermot O’Donovan who provided us with a magnificent Tour of the overall Centre. Dermot from the Coachford area is one of a number of excellent Volunteer Helpers at the amazing Centre.
We thank Phil Sheehan and her dedicated Team of Volunteers for providing the very impressive update of the total very generous response to Millstreet’s Daffodil Day fundraising in aid of the Irish Cancer Society not just on the day itself (Friday, 24th March 2023) but also on the following days when further donations were received. The grand total is €7,313.88. Sincere thanks to All who contributed so very generously and to All who assisted in any way resulting in such a magnificent success. (S.R.)
St. Patrick’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to sincerely thank those who very kindly contributed to the recent annual church gate collections in Millstreet, Ballydaly, Cullen, Dromagh, Derrinagree and Kilcorney. We also wish to express grateful thanks for the private donations received. The following are the Church Gate Contributions received:
After a gap of three years, we are delighted to be able to hold the table quiz on 27th January 2023 in The Wallis Arms. €40/table of four.
Rachel Dineen and Holly Dunne are 5th year students at Millstreet Community School. They will be travelling to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust for a week during their Easter holidays to act as helpers with Group 126 .
Group 126, like every other ‘group’ that takes part in this pilgrimage raises money to pay for all the young people with special needs who travel with them to Lourdes. Once Rachel and Holly’s travel/accommodation costs have been covered, all other money raised will be put towards Group 126’s fundraising efforts.
Thank you for your support.
We thank John Magee for this important feature. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Donie Lucey representing Irish Community Air Ambulance accepts a very impressive cheque from Shane O’Leary, Director, Munster Drone Services, Drishane Road, Millstreet resulting from a recent fundraising Draw. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)Fundraising Draw Winner, Don Keogh of Ballincollig accepting his wonderful Drone Prize from Shane O’Leary, Director, Munster Drone Services, Millstreet.
Last Friday Night November 12th at The Pub in Carriganima saw Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to CART Carriganima a sum Total of €2885 which was the proceeds from the Clubs Charity Tractor Run that was ran on Oct 17 last to go towards the running of the CART Area Rural Bus Service based out of Carriganima,the amount of Money raised from the Event is a vital ingredient in keeping this important Service up and Running and will help in some way to keep the wheels in motion for a Service that is available to both the Community of Carriganima and a Wider Area beyond for Transport to Events like weekly Shopping Trips to Macroom and other Social Activities /Trips as required, Millstreet Vintage Club Member Danny Lane who headed up the Running of the Charity Tractor Run paid Tribute on the Night to Everyone who made this Event the success that it was and wished CART the very best for the Future. Millstreet Vintage Club are once again delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and the Club wish to thank CART Carriganima and all Associated with them for there help along the way and we look forward to working with this great Group again in 2022. Many Thanks to Matthew Twomey for the Photos
Despite very challenging inclement weather conditions on Sunday there was a truly magnificent response to the fundraising “Fight for Sight” Truck Run on Sunday, 31st Oct. 2021 in aid of Alannah and Ellie when some 200 Trucks (it is estimated) participated in the very praiseworthy event. Here we share some 21 images from the occasion as the many very impressive vehicles were about to leave the starting point at Millstreet’s Green Glens. [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful “Fight for Sight” Truck Run on Sunday”
Munster Drone Services in Millstreet are currently raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners this Christmas. We are selling raffle tickets at €10 each with the winner receiving a brand new DJI FPV Combo drone worth €1399 and all proceeds are going to Cork Penny Dinners. Tickets can be purchased through our website, over the phone on 029-62100 or in store at The Old Creamery. The link: https://munsterdroneservices.com/product/win-a-dji-fpv-combo-in-aid-of-cork-penny-dinners/
