We thank Eily Buckley not only for the wonderfully historic School Photo of the 1940s but also its very comprehensive caption. The photo features Eily’s late sister, Mary who was also known as Sr. Rupert, a Presentation Sister who was especially renowned in her role as Choir Coordinator supreme in the very beautiful St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney. This photo is sure to evoke special memories for many. It was taken in the playground of Millstreet’s Presentation N.S.. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Among a number of truly historical items recently presented to Millstreet Museum is a superb photo dating most likely from the 1960s. We thank Tony Murray-O’Callaghan for so very kindly presenting these treasured items. Here we share that special photograph and we include as comprehensive a caption as possible. However, there are some names which we cannot immediately identify. If you can fill in any of the blanks it would be greatly appreciated. Please email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or WhatsApp 086 825 0074. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
From left: 1. – 2. Dan Carroll 3. – 4. John Cremin 5. – 6. Jimmy Cashman 7. – 8. Danny O’Leary 9. Pat O’Sullivan 10. Maurice Murray-O’Callaghan 11. Jimmy O’Connor 12. Christy Fitzgerald 13. – 14. Jack Buckley 15. – 16. Leo Murphy 17. Paddy King 18. Michael Murphy. The venue for the meeting of the members of the Millstreet Branch of the A.O.H. was at the A.O.H. Hall, Minor Row, Millstreet.
We thank Pat Breen for providing the four archival pictures and the very interesting history of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club as outlined by Maurice Linehan. Sincere congratulations on this very special 60th Anniversary of the Club being celebrated this weekend in August 2024. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)Millstreet Pitch and Putt
The story began in November 1962 when a group went to far flung Cork to visit the famed Rock Lodge club in order to examine the layout and facilities. Shortly afterwards an enthusiastic band decided to commence work with the consent of Millstreet town park on part of the park close to what would have been the gardens of “the Great House”.
It was an absolutely mammoth endeavour to lay out the course, construct the greens and bunkers, often on stony Coomlogane ground. John O’Keeffe, Larry O’Riordan, Tom Langrell and Phelim Marron not only displayed extraordinary commitment to the project but carried out the hard physical work required to ensure that the course would be playable in 1964. The original clubhouse was a railway carriage acquired from CIE after it had been derailed at Millstreet station laden with chocolate crumb.
We have fond memories of those early days. Clubs, tees and golf balls were purchased from Andrew O Sullivan. Technical instruction was provided by John O’Keeffe, Larry O’Riordan, Frank Reen Snr., Fr. Jim McGrath and Fr. Liam Abernethy.
We had an extensive membership from the start. Over the years, talented lady members included Teresa Corcoran Murphy, Hannah M. Riordan, Maureen Linehan, Sue Dennehy, Julia Coleman, Joan Philips, Lelia Enright, Dolly Duggan, Geraldine Justice O’Mahony, Bridie Daly, Eileen Collins, Noreen Murphy, Mary Buckley Coleman, Gillian Burke McCarthy, Joan Casey and Joan Fitzgerald O’Connor.
Similarly Eamonn O’Connor, Dan Breen, Tadhg Kennnelly, Fr. Jim Kennelly, Michael Looney, Maurice Linehan, Terry O’Leary, John Sing O’ Sullivan, Dr. Frank O Connor, the Marron Family, Paddy Enright, James Twohig, John Cronin, Anthony Manley, Frank Reen Jnr., Denis Hickey, John Randles, Tommy O’Connor and family, Noel Collins, Chris Twomey, Barry Fraser and family, Tom O’Mahony, Colman Culhane and his late father, Pat Breen, Shane Browne, John B. Casey, Brendan Kiely and family, Jerry O Connor, Denis Hickey, Willie O’Keeffe and Tom Tucker all played a role in the development of the club.
We are immensely proud of the club’s achievements on this its sixtieth anniversary. We are deeply indebted to the founding fathers for their vision and foresight in providing such an amenity which has enabled many over the years to hone their skills under the shadow of J.J. Callanan’s beloved Clara. We are of course, especially proud of Cian O Connor’s wonderful achievement as the youngest winner of the President’s prize in the 130 year history of Killarney Golf and Fishing club. We are also very proud of Diarmuid Fraser who currently works as a professional golfer in Dubai. In the early years of the club Pat Breen won the All Ireland Junior Title in St. Anne’s Course in 1976.
We must of course, acknowledge the assistance of Denis Hickey and the FÁS and Community employment workers and Millstreet town park for their commitment over the years. Finally a sincere thank you to Joan Casey, Chris Twomey, Barry Fraser, Pat Breen, Shane Browne and Denis Twomey for their loyalty and support to the club.
The Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee is staging a wreath placing ceremony at the site of the O’Connell and Clancy Monument at Derrygallon
Sunday 18th August 2024 at 11.30am to mark the 104th Anniversary of the deaths of Brave Volunteers John O’Connell and Paddy Clancy on the 16th August 1920.
Afterwards we will be placing a wreath on the final resting place of John O’ Connell in Dromtariffe Cemetery. We will be meeting at the O’Connell and Clancy monument at 11.30am followed by the wreath placing at 11.45am by Cllr. Gearóid Murphy and attended by a group of people representing the Clancy Family and the Kilfinnan Historical Society.
Tap on the image to enlarge. We thank Michael Thornton for this feature. (S.R.)
At a meeting during the centenary commemorations it was proposed that a plaque should be erected to mark the actual site of the ambush for future generations. With the kind permission of Michael, Pam and the Thornton Family and with the support of the Committee (some who are now deceased – May they Rest in Peace) – the plaque (pictured above) has now been erected at the site of the ambush.
We thank John P.Kelleher for reminding us of this important Anniversary which occurs on Thursday, 4th Jan. 2024. A full and excellent comprehensive account (superbly researched by Michael Cashman in 2017) of this milestone event in the history of Millstreet may be viewed here: http://www.millstreet.ie/blog/2017/01/03/this-day-91-years-ago-today-in-millstreet
Millstreet’s Carnegie Hall in 1912.Today (two years ago) – 4th Jan. 2022 – marked the 99th Anniversary of the attack on Millstreet’s Carnegie Hall. We thank John P. Kelleher for alerting us to this historic occasion….This is the image we featured in 2022 on the 99th Anniversary.We thank Margaret Bourke for sharing this truly brilliant image of Christmas at the Carnegie Hall by night. This splendid image featured on the cover of Millstreet Calendar 2023.Colourful Carnegie Hall Millstreet at night celebrating PRIDE.
We thank Dr. Steve Dillon for this truly exquisite photograph entitled“Memories of a Summer Long Ago….Inishtooskert or “An Fear Marbh”…..
More irreverently known to the locals as “The Sleeping Bishop” for the Bishop of Kerry was the only one to have enough to eat, in famine times, as to develop a fat tummy!!Magical image in the Kingdom of Kerry by Dr. Steve Dillon. Tap on the photo to enlarge. (S.R.)
The following very interesting correspondence we recently received from Patrick Edward Mears (USA & Germany)
Patrick has visited the Millstreet area on more than one occasion having done some very professional and superbly detailed and comprehensive research.
“Dear Friends in Millstreet and the Surrounding Areas,
My name is Patrick Edward Mears and I am a retired lawyer from the USA who is now living in Germany. One set of my Irish Great-Grandparents, Philip John Cronin (1819-1883) and Mary Ann O’Leary (1825-1881), hailed from the Millstreet/Cullen area and emigrated to the United States of America in 1850, with their first-born son, Cornelius, in tow. They disembarked from their ship in the South Street Docks in Lower Manhattan and then made their way up the Hudson River to Albany, New York, where Mary Ann gave birth to her second child, Judith, in 1851. From there, they likely traveled on the Erie Canal to its terminus in Buffalo, New York, and from there probably took a Great Lakes Steamer to Detroit, Michigan. From Detroit, they made their way to Lapeer County, Michigan, where they purchased a farm in Oregon Township circa 1858. Nine other children were born to this couple, one of whom was my Grandmother, Mary Cronin Mears (1856-1924).
Mary O’Leary Cronin’s parents were Cornelius O’Leary (ca. 1800-1881) and Mary Williams (or Hyde) O’Leary (1800-1887). This couple and their children resided in what has been identified here in an earlier article as the “McSweeney House,” in Knocknakilla Townland, which house Sean Radley, my wife and I visited a few years ago on a trip to Millstreet. This couple, my great-great grandparents, likely began their exodus from Ireland when they emigrated to the United States and eventually settled in St. Lawrence River Valley, where they acquired farms near the towns of Brasher Falls and Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, New York State. After their arrival there around 1851, and after their deaths in the 1880s, their remains were buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Brasher Falls. Of their 13 children all but the eldest son, also named Cornelius O’Leary, emigrated to the United States of America. Presumably Cornelius Junior remained on all or a portion of the farmland owned by his parents prior to their emigration. [read more …] “The Splendid Research of Patrick Edward Mears of USA & Germany Shared”
We thank John P.Kelleher for reminding us of this important Anniversary which occurs on Wednesday, 4th Jan. 2023. A full and excellent comprehensive account (superbly researched by Michael Cashman in 2017) of this milestone event in the history of Millstreet may be viewed here: http://www.millstreet.ie/blog/2017/01/03/this-day-91-years-ago-today-in-millstreet
Millstreet’s Carnegie Hall in 1912.Today (one year ago) – 4th Jan. 2022 – marked the 99th Anniversary of the attack on Millstreet’s Carnegie Hall. We thank John P. Kelleher for alerting us to this historic occasion….This is the image we featured last year on the 99th Anniversary.We thank Margaret Bourke for sharing this truly brilliant image of Christmas at the Carnegie Hall by night. This splendid image features on the cover of Millstreet Calendar 2023.Colourful Carnegie Hall Millstreet at night celebrating PRIDE.Mícheál Martin recording an interview at Carnegie Hall when he visited some years ago.It was Noel Buckley and Deputy Áine Collins (pictured here with An Taoiseach and yours truly) who were so hugely instrumental in acquiring access to our newly restored setting in Carnegie Hall over some four years. Taoiseach Enda Kenny commended both for such dedication and he also recorded an uplifting message of great hope for the future of Millstreet Museum. A special memory from some years ago in the Carnegie Hall.A selfie to truly treasure! Taoiseach Enda was delighted to meet with four young Millstreet people who just happened to be close to the Carnegie Hall as the Taoiseach left before setting out on the long journey to Dublin….some years ago.To mark the centenary of Carnegie Hall, Millstreet – Cork Co. Council arranged some years ago to put a very impressive in place outside the Hall. Research and translation was superbly coordinated by Denis O’Shea of the Millstreet Branch of C.C.C.. Click on the images to enlarge.Yannick Perrot unveils the special plaque at Millstreet’s Carnegie Hall on Friday, 24th September 2010 marking the 25th anniversary of the Twinning between Pommerit-le-Vicomte in Birttany and Millstreet. Also included is Anne Keane (Chairperson, Millstreet Twinning Association and Tierrey of Brittany who acted as Interpreter. (S.R.)
We thank John Tarrant for the following Report and Images. (Tomorrow we shall feature images by Tadhg Curtin). Tap on the photos to enlarge. (S.R.)
In Praises of Dromtariffe charts history of famed club
Dromtariffe GAA launched its history “In Praises of Dromtariffe” in the presence of a large attendance in Dromtariffe Parish Hall. The club boasts a long and distinguished history of achievement on the playing field, the 592 page history edited by Dan Joe O’Keeffe offers nostalgia and reminiscing, former and current Dromtariffe GAA players, officers and supporters convened at the launch for this once in a lifetime colloquial occasion.
Founded in 1885, Dromtariffe has been at the heart of the GAA since its very inception. The club continues to grow and encourage a new generation to play gaelic games.
A History Committee headed by Mary Browne and joined by Michael Byrnes, Joe O’Riordan, Seán Feely, Frank Barry and Dan Joe O’Keeffe ensured the content was meticulously researched, excellently structured and illustrated with fascinating photographs and text on football, hurling, ladies football camogie and Scór.
Apart from the GAA, subjects also covered are the War of Independence to an insight on Dromtariffe’s patron saint Iníon Bhuí with fitting songs and poems added.
We thank Joe Harrington for sharing this alert to the historic event at Shinnagh, Rathmore at 7.30pm this Wednesday. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Annabelle O’Sullivan (née Reen) for sharing this most interesting photograph from 1962 when one of the final Dances took place at the AOH (Ancient Order of Hibernians) Hall in Minor Row, Millstreet. Present for the occasion was Fr. James McGrath, C.C. (seated centre in the fourth row with glasses) in Millstreet at that time. Annabelle herself is to be seen on the extreme right in the third row. See how many you can identify! We already have been able to recognise quite a few! Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 13th Feb. 2022 at 7pm on C103. (S.R.)
Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday 13th Feb.
Because of our historical past, this year is significant and bound to be a year of commemoration and in certain cases celebration.
Because of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdown, many centenary events were cancelled last year, but will be carried over to this year.
One such event will be the Battle of Clonmult – the 101st anniversary of which falls on Sunday week, February 20th.
On this week’s edition of ‘Where The Road Takes me’, John Greene looks back at the IRA’s heaviest defeat in a single engagement, during the War of Independence.
An informer, complacency, a catalogue of errors and strange decisions, a total disregard for the rules of war and illegal court-martials, all contributed to a battle that virtually wiped out the East Cork Flying Column and left deep scars on the local community, for years afterwards. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” at 7pm this Sunday on C103″
A Millstreet Corpus Christi Procession 1930s near Presentation Convent at West End. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)Corpus Christi Procession 1989 at The Square/Main Street, Millstreet.Everyone is fascinated at how the huge tank on the vehicle is negotiating Barrett’s Corner at The Square in the 1980s!A September Horse Fair in Millstreet in the 1980s.Christmas at The Square in the 1980s.
At 12 noon on Sunday, 21st Nov. 2021 the 101st Anniversary of Paddy McCarthy was commemorated at Mill Lane, Millstreet organised by the Millstreet Monument Committee. We thank Noel Keating for alerting us to the historic occasion and special thanks also to Shane Browne for sharing the excellent images. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Commemoration 2021 for Paddy McCarthy at Mill Lane on Sunday”
Launched on Monday, 11th Oct. 2021 this is Eamonn Duggan’s latest magnificent book taking us back to the 1913 to 1922 era – a period of such highly historical significance in Ireland. This Book will shortly be available for sale at “Wordsworth” Bookshop, Millstreet and is already on sale in the Macroom Bookshop. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)We are indeed greatly honoured that Éamonn and Jill will be visiting us here in Millstreet this Wednesday. We look forward to recording a special Radio Interview for later broadcast on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station. Éamonn has contributed some 400 historical features over many decades to the universally popular weekly “Ireland’s Own” and has coordinated some of its most famous Annuals.
The Contents of the superb Book outline the fascinating range of hugely interesting splendidly researched topics.
The Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee
On Saturday 9th October 2021, our Centenary Commemorations / Celebration will take place in Derrinagree Church Carpark. This commemoration is to honour the men and women that participated in the War of Independence and the fight for freedom.
Our commemoration commences with Concelebrated Mass in Derrinagree Church at 1.30pm followed by Blessing of centenary monument. Some Ceremonial duties, Address by President Higgins’s Representative, Reading of the Proclamation, Oration by Cork County Mayor Gillian Coughlan, Chairman’s Address, The Raising of The Tri-Colour, accompanied a Colour Party from the I.U.N.V.A organization. (Irish United Nations Veterans Association). Followed by an evening of refreshments and entertainment in Dromtariffe Parish Hall. Everyone welcome but due to Covid restrictions we can’t guarantee everyone will get into the Church.
Mass will be relayed by outside speakers, to the Carpark only 160 persons allowed in the Church…so come early and avoid disappointments. Also, in the Parish Hall we will be restricted to 250 persons, or there about. We are also restricted to parking on the road, close to the Church, and there may be a bit of walking, but if everyone corporates with the parking stewards, it will be permitted to drop off people with walking difficulties, and then drive on a bit further to park. Parking on both sides of the road will not be permitted. The Committee appeal to every house around Derrinagree, Clonbanin, Dromagh and all over Duhallow, if possible, to proudly display our National flag to honour the occasion. Please come out in numbers and support the cause. It is our last commemoration of the War of Independence one hundred years ago. (We thank Charlie Drake for this feature)
The Clonbanin AmbushCentenary Commemoration Committee
wishes to announce the following dates of importance: Tuesday 21st September. A day trip to Spike Island, including a seat on a Luxury Coach, with reclining seats, arm-rests, head rests, plenty air-conditioning and ample leg room, total comfort guaranteed.
Kealy’s Coach will pick at the following places: Derrinagree Church 08. 30am. Dromagh Church 08.40 am …… Kanturk Church 09.00am Mallow Race Course 09.30am.
The day will consist of Coach tour to Cobh, then on to the 11 00am Ferry to Spike Island, where we will be met off the Ferry by our appointed professional Guide, followed by a 40/45 minute guided, historical and informative tour, a very comprehensive and detailed account of the War of Independence.
Originally the site of a monastic settlement, the island is dominated by an 18th-century star fort named Fort Mitchel. The island’s strategic location within the harbour meant it was used at times for defence and as a prison.
The military Gun Park alone has over a dozen exhibits used in coastal defence spanning over 300 years of warfare, as well as a recreation of the Battery Observation Post which would have targeted the guns on Spike Island. Plus, many more items of interest including military transport and smaller arms. It is much loved by military enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in the War of Independence. It has plenty toilet and rest-rooms facilities. A Café for refreshments.
The return journey will be via Mallow with a stop-over at the Arches Bar & Restaurant where we will enjoy a 3-course meal. Main Course, Dessert and Tea / Coffee.
Total cost Including Coach, Ferry, Guided Tour and Meal : €40. Pints, Wine and Drinks at the table are extra at your own expense.
All names and monies will have to be submitted and paid up-front before Tuesday 14th September 2021 with no cancellations accepted, because the booking will only be finalized with Spike Island when paid in advance.
Seats are limited and will be on a first come first served basis. The Coach is almost full, with just a few seats left. This is a final reminder.
In accordance with H.S.E guidelines, masks will have to be worn on the coach and on the ferry.
The other date to put in your Diary is October 9th 2021…..our Centenary Commemoration Celebration day, more about that later. Any further queries contact (086/8403914) (087/ 8350255) (087 / 9832388) (097 / 6251056)
We thank Charlie Drake for this wonderfully detailed programme. (S.R.)
As we recall the First Anniversary of the late John Kelleher of Mount Leader, Millstreet we remember an historic occasion in the 1960s when John found a perfectly shaped and unused Stone Axe when digging in his garden at Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet. On professional investigation by Archaeologists it was believed to have dated between 3500 and 2500 B.C.. We, at Millstreet Museum, are so delighted to accept this truly historic Stone Axe which is being very kindly presented by John’s wife, Margaret and son Jim. This magnanimous gesture by the Kelleher Family of Mount Leader is greatly appreciated. Within the next week the very precious historic Stone Axe will go on display at our Museum Centre in Carnegie Hall in memory of the late John Kelleher, gentleman supreme and sportsman par excellence. Sincere thanks to Margaret and Jim for sharing such a treasure which will be admired for generations to come. Here we illustrate the Stone Axe plus information from “Seanchas Dúthalla” in the 1970s. (S.R.)
The Historic Stone Axe found at Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet by the late John Kelleher in the 1960s. We place a €2 coin near the historic item to illustrate the size of the precious Stone Axe. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank the Members of the Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee for the following feature: “On Sunday 11th July 2021 at 12.00 mid day the National flag will be raised at full mast at our Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Monument in the Church Car Park at Derrinagree to commemorate the Truce and say a prayer for all the Volunteers that fought in the War of Independence. This is not an official commemoration but just our way of saying thanks to the men and women that have given us what we have today. If there is anyone in the Duhallow and the surrounding areas, be it Cork North, South, East, West, County Kerry or Limerick, that have medals belonging to a family member that took part in the fight for freedom, this is the time to wear them with pride, this is the time to let people know, you remember those family members that sacrificed so much for our freedom, and what better way to do it than to stand proudly, wear and display those medals, that were awarded to those men and women for their bravery, blood, sweat and tears in their sacrifices for that freedom. Sadly not all of those medals survived because in other times when one of the Volunteers died their medals were honorably and proudly pinned on their bodies and buried with them. So there are a lot of people who would dearly love to be in a position to wear the medals of their heroes, but sadly they haven’t got them. So please spare an hour on Sunday 11th of July 2021 to honour and participate in what is the last Centenary Commemoration in this part of the Country. None of us will ever again get the chance.”
From the Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee
“Today Wednesday 30th June 2021 is another day the Tricolour is at half-mast, at our Centenary Monument in Derrinagree Church Carpark. To commemorate the sad death of one of our local Heroes, Martyr and Victim of the War of Independence. Today we honour and commemorate the life and death of Volunteer Bernard Moynihan. On Thursday evening, 30 June 1920, in the vengeful aftermath of the IRA ambush at Rathcoole, a party of Auxiliaries ‘fired on two youths who were saving hay on Murphy’s farm at Rathcoole Co Cork and killed Bernard Moynihan who was born in the year 1902 and was dead before the year of 1921 ended at the young age of 19 years. By that time Bernard was already a veteran of the local volunteer activity, and had played his part in the fight for Irish freedom. Bernard Moynihan was ‘the only son of a small farmer’ at Shanakill near Kilcorney.
On the morning of Saturday June 30th 1921 young Bernard Moynihan left his home in Shanakiel to travel a mile down the road to the farm of Con Sylvestor Murphy to give a hand at saving the hay. Bernard would join his two friends Mick and Sylvie sons of Con Sylvie and help out with the task ahead. After a long hot and hard day under the blazing sun saving the hay they went for a well earned tea break, and a short time after Bernard Moynihan lay dead shot by a single bullet to this head. Very different reports from the British side portrayed his death as having occurred as a legitimate response to an attack. It was said that Moynihan had been shot by some Auxiliaries returning from Banteer to Millstreet; the Auxiliaries claimed that a bomb had been thrown at one of their Lorries at Rathcoole Bridge, and that they had returned fire. The Auxiliaries also claimed that they had shot Moynihan only after he had ignored their order to halt. The British declared that it was not practical to hold a military court of inquiry into Moynihan’s death.
“Radio Treasures” Weekly Show is on air tonight (Tues., 29th June 2021) on Cork Music Station from 9.30 to 11.30 (Irish Time). Feel most welcome to contact the Show on corkmusicstation@ gmail.com or on Text/WhatsApp 086 825 0074 or check out the Seán Radley Facebook. Happy Listening! (S.R.)
On tonight’s Show at 10pm we recall last Sunday’s Commemoration of the Centenary for Michael Dineen on 24th June 1921. Our highlights of the event are some 25 minutes in duration.
We have our usual Musings and Musical Treats.
We reflect on Jimmy Reidy’s Archival Programmes.
We chat about our new outdoor seating at The Square, Millstreet.
We hear two superb songs and music of the 1950s.
We remember our Faithful Departed.
And we have our Callouts to our many Loyal Listeners.
Our Musical Star of the Week is Josef Locke. And there’s more … much more!! Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly impressive Centenary Commemoration remembering Volunteer Michael Dineen was held in Ivale, Kilcorney on Sunday, 27th June 2021. Here we share some sixty images from the historic event which was superbly organised. The appreciative attendees were blessed with glorious weather in the wonderfully scenic setting. Look out for a full illustrated report by John Tarrant in the “Corkman”. Tap in the images to enlarge. (S.R.) Highlights of Sunday’s Event may be heard on tonight’s (29th June 2021) “Radio Treasures” programme onwww.corkmusicstation.comat 10pm.
Dan Joe O’Keeffe of Rathcoole delivering the superb keynote address.
Michael Dineen who officially unveiled the very impressive Monument to his Uncle – Volunteer Michael Dineen.
Monsignor Dan O’Riordan – a relation of Volunteer Michael Dineen – blessed the newly unveiled Monument.Members of the Dineen Family attending the historic event.Seán Barry was an excellent MC on the occasion.Séamus Buckley invited everyone to splendid outdoor refreshments at Aubane Community Centre.A special song was sung to commemorate the event.
Tommy Murphy and Jerry Lehane in attendance….Tommy and I were in the same Class at Primary School. (S.R.)
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 30th May 2021 at 7pm on C103. (S.R.)
Where The Road Takes Me – Sunday May 30th.
This week on ‘Where the road takes me, John Greene brings the three part programme on the sinking of the Lusitania to a conclusion.
In programme three, we outline the remaining years in the lives of the two protagonists,Capt. Bill Turner of the Lusitania and Capt. Walter Schweiger of submarine U-20.
Although Turner managed to clear his name somewhat, his scapegoating by Churchill made it an almost impossible task.
Schweiger, on the other hand suffered the same fate as the 1,197 Lusitania passengers he had sent to a watery grave two years earlier.
For passenger Julia o’Neill from Rosscarbery, tragedy followed her survival in her new home in Kilgarvan Co. Kerry.
It’s truly amazing how very quickly we have received excellent information regarding the four photos below from a very kind person who permits us to share the very interesting information. Sincere thanks to this person for the much appreciated background information to the four pictures. The following is the information received:
“The family is indeed the Owen and Catherine (Horgan) O’Sullivan family in Kilmeedy. The men in the back left are Horgans also from Kilmeedy. Catherine is pictured to their right. The younger men are O’Sullivan/Sullivan and include Jerh and Tady who stayed home on the farm. The young woman in the center is Margaret O’Sullivan Lucey. (Photo One).
The Wedding was in San Francisco…..not sure if this was the son or daughter of Paddy. (Photo Two)
The man standing alone was Stephen who was a Sheriff’s deputy in San Francisco and died in the line of duty. (Photo Three)
The well-heeled American Family are the first generation descendants – but am not sure if they are O’Sullivans or Horgans. (Both families wound up there because of the gold rush initially) (Photo Four).”
Four historic photographs were recently shared in the hope that somebody may be able to identify those appearing on the images. It is believed that the first one with the large group was taken in Kilmeedy in the 1930s/1940s and is linked to the Sullivan Family. The other pictures may have been recorded in America. If you feel that you have any relevant information in regard to the images please email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com. This would be very much appreciated. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Possibly photographed in America. The image had this writing (below) at the back of the picture.
Photographed c.1910Likely to have been photographed in California, USA.
We extend sincere thanks to John Tarrant for very kindly permitting us to share this wonderfully historic photo of the Class of 1945 which John’s late Mum, Nora had not only preserved for decades but has so very carefully written all the names of those in this superb image on the back of the photograph. This picture also appears in John’s splendid Millstreet Matters feature in this week’s “Corkman” (Thurs. 11th March 2021). The amazing coincidence we note is that not only is Nora Tarrant (née Buckley)…4th from left in 2nd row… featured in the picture but so also is Peggy Kelleher (née O’Connell).…6th from left in back row – both of whom went to their Eternal Reward over the past week. RIP. There are many others thanks to Nora’s excellent captions whom I recognise in this precious photo of 1945 even though I was not born until 1951. Renewed thanks to the Tarrant Family for sharing this true pictorial gem. Tap on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
We extend sincere thanks to Photographer Supreme Neil O’Connor of USA and West End, Millstreet for sharing two further superb images adding to our recent feature on “Millstreet Shopfronts Down the Years”. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
Denis Twomey in the 1980s painting the attractive shopfront in Main Street of the very well known Twomey Family Shop. Denis’s Uncle Séamus is also included in our image.The many newspapers on sale at Mary Cronin’s Shop on Main Street in the 1980s.
We thank Donal Kelleher for sharing images of the very impressive new Monument situated in the Church Car Park of Derrinagree Church remembering the Clonbanin Ambush of 1921 which on this Friday, 5th March 2021 is the exact Centenary of the historic event. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
New Clonbanin Ambush 1921-2021 Monument at Derrinagree Church Car Park.
Millstreet Pitch and Putt
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Commemoration Committee for the following feature: “On Sunday 11th July 2021 at 12.00 mid day the National flag will be raised at full mast at our Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Monument in the Church Car Park at Derrinagree to commemorate the Truce and say a prayer for all the Volunteers that fought in the War of Independence. This is not an official commemoration but just our way of saying thanks to the men and women that have given us what we have today. If there is anyone in the Duhallow and the surrounding areas, be it Cork North, South, East, West, County Kerry or Limerick, that have medals belonging to a family member that took part in the fight for freedom, this is the time to wear them with pride, this is the time to let people know, you remember those family members that sacrificed so much for our freedom, and what better way to do it than to stand proudly, wear and display those medals, that were awarded to those men and women for their bravery, blood, sweat and tears in their sacrifices for that freedom. Sadly not all of those medals survived because in other times when one of the Volunteers died their medals were honorably and proudly pinned on their bodies and buried with them. So there are a lot of people who would dearly love to be in a position to wear the medals of their heroes, but sadly they haven’t got them. So please spare an hour on Sunday 11th of July 2021 to honour and participate in what is the last Centenary Commemoration in this part of the Country. None of us will ever again get the chance.”
Commemoration Committee for the following feature: “On Sunday 11th July 2021 at 12.00 mid day the National flag will be raised at full mast at our Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Monument in the Church Car Park at Derrinagree to commemorate the Truce and say a prayer for all the Volunteers that fought in the War of Independence. This is not an official commemoration but just our way of saying thanks to the men and women that have given us what we have today. If there is anyone in the Duhallow and the surrounding areas, be it Cork North, South, East, West, County Kerry or Limerick, that have medals belonging to a family member that took part in the fight for freedom, this is the time to wear them with pride, this is the time to let people know, you remember those family members that sacrificed so much for our freedom, and what better way to do it than to stand proudly, wear and display those medals, that were awarded to those men and women for their bravery, blood, sweat and tears in their sacrifices for that freedom. Sadly not all of those medals survived because in other times when one of the Volunteers died their medals were honorably and proudly pinned on their bodies and buried with them. So there are a lot of people who would dearly love to be in a position to wear the medals of their heroes, but sadly they haven’t got them. So please spare an hour on Sunday 11th of July 2021 to honour and participate in what is the last Centenary Commemoration in this part of the Country. None of us will ever again get the chance.”
From the Clonbanin Ambush Centenary Commemoration Committee
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