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Wonderful Gathering for Unveiling of John & Lena Plaque in Millstreet Town Park

It was John O’Keeffe’s niece – Peg O’Keeffe of Drishane Road, Millstreet – who this Monday morning (11th March 2019) officially unveiled the very impressive plaque at the Bridge in Millstreet Town Park in the presence of a wonderful cross section of local people and visitors including relatives from Mitchelstown of the late Lena.   Members of Millstreet Tidy Towns and Members of Millstreet Town Park were also present.   Chairman of Millstreet Town Park Committee – Denis Twomey – delivered a superb speech acknowledging the amazing contribution both John and the late Lena made to Millstreet over several years.   Denis Hickey and his Team had the ground and plaque placement splendidly prepared.   Here we share some 18 images illustrating what a very special occasion it was – blessed, thankfully, by perfect weather conditions.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Peg O’Keeffe unveils the special plaque.
Denis Twomey and Denis Hickey applaud Peg having officially unveiled the plaque.
Belle Brosnan (with her Grandmother) points to the new plaque. Belle’s Grandfather, the late Neily O’Leary, devoted lots of dedicated time to the care of the Town Park and Millstreet environs.
Áine Collins was among those who were instrumental in accessing funding for Millstreet Town Park and hugely respected the inspirational efforts of John and Lena.

And we share a further 13 images from this morning’s historic occasion. [read more …] “Wonderful Gathering for Unveiling of John & Lena Plaque in Millstreet Town Park”

Unveiling of Special Plaque at Town Park Bridge on Monday

Everyone is welcome to the unveiling of a special plaque at the Bridge in Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 11th March 2019 at 10:30 a.m..  The Plaque is dedicated to John O’Keeffe and the late Lena O’Keeffe in recognition of their magnificent contribution to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association and to Millstreet Town Park over many years.  Our picture shows John and Lena photographed in 2006.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

John & Lena O’Keeffe pictured at West End, Millstreet on 18th July 2006.

 

Town Park Bridge Plaque Dedicated to John & Lena O’Keeffe

Three members of Millstreet Town Park Committee visited John O’Keeffe at Teach Altra, Newmarket this Friday morning (22nd Feb. 2019) to reveal the very impressive Dedication Plaque to John who was truly delighted with such an uplifting gesture.   The Plaque will be put in place at the Bridge within Millstreet Town Park next week.  We thank Denis Hickey for sharing the two images taken in Newmarket this morning.  And we’ve drawn from our Millstreet Museum Archive a very happy picture of John & Lena taken on 18th July 2006 photographed across the road from Centra in West End.  Click on all images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left: Noel Collins, John O’Keeffe, Denis Hickey and Jerry Lehane.
John & Lena O’Keeffe pictured at West End, Millstreet on 18th July 2006.

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A.G.M. of Millstreet Town Park Committee on Fri. 25th Jan. 2019

Pictured at Friday night’s A.G.M. of Millstreet Town Park which took place at Millstreet Day Care Centre. The people of Millstreet and beyond are indeed very grateful to this wonderfully dedicated Committee for coordinating the excellent management of our Town Park where such magnificent amenities are provided enhancing the daily lives of our community. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Annual General Meeting of Millstreet Town Park Fri. 25th Jan. at 8pm

The Annual General Meeting of Millstreet Town Park will take place on this Friday, 25th Jan. 2019 at 8.00p.m. in the Millstreet Day Care Centre.  All are very welcome.  The Meeting will be preceded by the celebration of Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7:30pm for all Deceased Members.  We thank Denis for the notice.  (S.R.)

Feast of the Epiphany 2019

With the arrival of the Wise Men in the Crib as illustrated below in the very creative window of Tommy & Breda Sheehan (formerly the shop and home of the late Mary Cronin in Main Street, Millstreet) it truly marks the beginning of a New Year with the reopening this Sunday of the entire Town Park and the wonderfully mild weather for this time of year.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Feast of the Epiphany 2019”

Coursing Schedule

Report from Day 1 (Radio Kerry):

 

ORDER OF RUNNING @ MILLSTREET TOWN PARK
Friday the 4th, and Saturday the 5th of January
Judge: Brendan Purcell
Slipper: Sean McAuliffe
Start 11.30am both days.
FRIDAY: Twice through Derby Trial Stakes & Oaks Trial Stakes. Once through North Cork Cup (immediately after interval).
SATURDAY: Start with Tanyard Stakes, Game Protection Cup & complete card. [ICC]

Wonderfully Successful Games at Millstreet Town Park on Sunday Blessed with Excellent Weather

On Sunday, 23rd September 2018 the annual GAA Hurling Games for the Connie Kelleher Memorial Trophy, the Tommy O’Connor and Alan O’Connor Memorial Trophies took place in splendid weather at Millstreet Town Park.  This year a magnificent Trophy in memory of the late Connie Hickey (who was a dedicated Coach) was introduced and presented by the Hickey Family.  The event was superbly organized with the inclusion of Millstreet Pipe Band, the flying of the National Flag and the presentations at the GAA Community Hall followed by excellent refreshments for everyone.  A huge attendance was in evidence with many people travelling from afar for the special occasion.   The dedicated Committee with such people as Mag O’Connor and John O’Riordan and many others ensured a most successful annual event.  Here we share the first of our pictorial recordings from the uplifting occasion.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Games at Millstreet Town Park on Sunday Blessed with Excellent Weather”

Two Rare Sights at Millstreet Town Park!

Matthew Dennehy of Millstreet GAA displays the final score between Cork and Kerry at the Final of the Humphrey Kelleher Football Championship on Sat. 7th July 2018 in Millstreet Town Park. A rather rare scoreline! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Our second very rare sight at Millstreet Town Park on Sat. 7th July 2018 is demonstrated here by Evan and Liam. Because of the extreme dry weather conditions the original driveway to the former Coomlogane House of the McCarthy-O’Leary Family is presently visible within the Pitch & Putt Course….near Green No. 2. The print of the driveway only becomes visible during very warm Summers.
May Kelleher, wife of the late Humphrey presents the Humphrey Kelleher Cup to Shane Kingston, Captain of the victorious Cork Team.
Cork – with team members from West and Mid Cork – The football final Winners of the Humphrey Kelleher Cup 2018.
Wonderfully loyal Cork Supporter, Margaret Healy of Minor Row, Millstreet shares the Cup with Cork Captain, Shane Kingston.

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Magnificent Annual Sporting Occasion in Millstreet Town Park

Many Primary Schools participated enthusiastically in the Annual School Sports held at Millstreet Town Park on Monday, 18th June 2018. Great credit is due to Millstreet Athletic Club for the overall preparation and running of the excellent event. Here we share our first feature of the uplifting event where with some 14 images we meet the Organisers, the young Participants, the Teachers and Parents on a day blessed with excellent weather conditions.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Derrinagree N.S. won the M.J. Riordan Perpetual Cup having scores the most points at the Sports.

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Alan Cadogan Welcomed by Millstreet Camogie Team

On Wednesday, 13th June 2013 (Feast of St. Anthony of Padua) Millstreet Camogie Team extended a royal welcome to Cork Hurling Star Supreme – Alan Cadogan  who participated in a most impressive coaching session followed by the signing of an enormous number of autographs and standing in for numerous photographs.   Alan was most generous with his time, his interest and in his advice.   The overall event was kindly sponsored by CAB Motors, Cork and Millstreet won the recent competition on Facebook with the most “likes” with Deirdre Looney and her Co-workers coordinating the successful project.   Later we shall upload a full pictorial feature but here we share the overall Team Photograph with Alan Cadogan.  Despite the wet and windy conditions in the Town Park it was a most enjoyable occasion with an excellent Barbeque provided by Tony O’Brien and his Team.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
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Magnificent Rainbow Over Millstreet Town Park This Evening

We were fortunate to record a truly magnificent Rainbow over Millstreet Town Park at 5.30 this evening (Sunday, 15th April 2018).  It looked like the end of the rainbow … with its pot of gold … appeared to be over the Pitch-and-Putt Course!  Even the walkers in the Park at the time never felt closer to a rainbow.   But when you come to think about it – the recent wonderfully upgraded Pitch-and-Putt Course must be gold to its many Loyal Players.  Here we share four images of this evening’s “rainbow magic”.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Rainbow Over Millstreet Town Park This Evening”

Town Park This Weekend

As preparations continue for the much anticipated Vintage Event in Millstreet Town Park in aid of such a praiseworthy cause – on speaking with Denis Hickey today he wished to indicate that while the Pitch would be closed on this coming Saturday and Sunday, the Car Park, Children’s Playground and Pitch-and-Putt Course would remain open.  (S.R.)

Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Wishing Our All-Ireland Boxing Finalists Supreme Every Success

Friends and Supporters of All-Ireland Boxing Finalists Chloe, Megan and Leah – all of the Competitors from the Aubane/Mushera area of Millstreet – wish every success to the three excellent Sports Ambassadors as they compete in this highly prestigious Boxing Final in Dublin. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Updated: Results from the All Ireland Girls Boxing Championships:
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Historic Millstreet Town Park Committee Minute Book to be Presented to Millstreet Museum

Members of the splendid Millstreet Town Park Committee attending a recent meeting (3rd March 2017) in the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Care Centre at which the Minute Book which has been in use since 1971 saw its final report written by Secretary, Denis Hickey and signed by Chairman, Denis Twomey. The very historic document will later be presented to Millstreet Museum.   We thank all the Committee for such a magnificent gesture.  Permission was also given to record the historic meeting on Friday night. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The first report in 1971.

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Bon Voyage to Dan Until His Return Visit to Millstreet Next Year

In the wonderful autumnal setting of Millstreet Country Park we met these three well known gentlemen this morning. Dan Horgan a native of the Ballydaly/Rathduane region of Millstreet is about to travel to his New York home following his annual visit to this native area. And to wish Dan an enjoyable and safe journey James L. Moynihan (on left) and Denis Hickey extended their sincere greetings. We look forward to seeing Dan back again next year doing his daily walk in his favourite Millstreet Town Park. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
In the wonderful autumnal setting of Millstreet Town Park we met these three well known gentlemen this morning. Dan Horgan (centre) a native of the Ballydaly/Rathduane region of Millstreet is about to travel to his New York home following his annual visit to this native area. And to wish Dan an enjoyable and safe journey James L. Moynihan (on left) and Denis Hickey extended their sincere greetings. We look forward to seeing Dan back again next year doing his daily walk in his favourite Millstreet Town Park. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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“Moveathon” at Town Park on Friday

The very popular annual “Moveathon” event involving Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. takes place in Millstreet Town Park on this Friday, 17th June 2016 from 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m..   No interruption will occur for the many daily Park visitors who are increasingly using the superb walking path and the 24 fitness machines.  We thank Mr. O’Connor, Principal for this important notice.  (S.R.)1606140162-600

Uplifting New Developments at Millstreet Town Park

Recent uplifting developments at Millstreet Town Park include the placement of these very impressive new bollards and the opening up and landscaping of the area close to the Dressing Room areas and Playground
Recent uplifting developments at Millstreet Town Park include the placement of these very impressive new bollards and the opening up and landscaping of the area close to the Dressing Room and Playground area.  Great credit is due to all who helped to make this a reality.  (S.R.)

Happy Childhood Memories

Happy childhood memories the best memories of all
And my younger years in Millstreet I will always recall
On evenings in Summer up to the mid Fall
In the Townpark at the West End we played gaelic football
My friends of my youth where might they be today
Like me have the years left them balder and gray
Though some of them in the home Parish did stay
In life one might say we just went our own way
Since those days so many years have come and gone
And time does not wait it just ticks on and on
Many of the friends of my youth I may not see again
Though good memories of them with me does remain
And in fancy I chase the football up and down
With my happy young friends in the Park of the Town.
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Juvenile GAA Cups – this Sunday

2014-10-25 Millstreet GAA - crest logoMillstreet Juvenile GAA will host the annual Connie Kelleher, Tommy O’Connor & Alan O’Connor (R.I.P.) Perpetual Cups Tournament this  Sunday 11th at 12.30p.m. in the Park.
U8 & U10’s will play Football, while U12’s will play Hurling. Players to be in the park for 12p.m.

Please note there are currently weather warnings in place. Should this need to be rescheduled it will be held on the following Sunday 18th.

International Sport at Millstreet Town Park with Finbar, Fergal and Don!

International Sport at Millstreet Town Park! Fergal Collins with his son Finbar from Australia visiting his native Millstreet participating in sport with Don Twomey in the exquisite Millstreet setting blessed with excellent weather. Fergal is a wonderfully loyal supporter of the Millstreet website. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
International Sport at Millstreet Town Park! Fergal Collins with his son Finbar from Australia visiting his native Millstreet participating in sport with Don Twomey in the exquisite Millstreet setting blessed with excellent weather. Fergal is a wonderfully loyal supporter of the Millstreet website. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Cork ‘Red’ win the Humphery Kelleher Tournament

2015-07-05 The winning Cork Red U15 football team in the Humphrey Kelleher tournament in MilstreetThe winning Cork red u15 football team in the Humphrey Kelleher tournament in Milstreet on Saturday (July 4th). Included above is Colin Walsh of Cullen who plays with Duarigle Gaels (Cullen + Millstreet). Photo from

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Mark Ellis Officially Opens Magnificent New Outdoor Gym at Town Park

 

GAA Sportsman Supreme, Mark Ellis offically opens the hugely impressive Outdoor Gym's 24 Units at Millstreet Town Park on Friday, evening, 1st May 2015. MC Noel Collins (on right of Mark) delivered an outstanding address in which he paid very special tribute to the late Town Park Members whose vision and dedication brought our wonderfully superb People's Park to reality. Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
GAA Sportsman Supreme, Mark Ellis offically opened the hugely impressive Outdoor Gym’s 24 Units at Millstreet Town Park on Friday, evening, 1st May 2015.  MC Supreme Noel Collins (on right of Mark) delivered an outstanding address in which he paid very special tribute to the late Town Park Committee Members whose vision and dedication brought our wonderfully superb People’s Park to reality. Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. (on extreme right) blessed the splendid new development. Millstreet Pipe Band in full uniform marvellously enhansed the historic occasion as weather conditions necessitated colourful umbrellas.  Brendan Murphy and I recorded for LTV2 Millstreet.  Lots more pictures to follow later. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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