Gerard O’Meara’s Photographic Exhibition in Mallow Library

Celebrating Photographer Supreme, Gerard O’Meara’s special birthday and his superb current Photographic Exhibition of 21 of his most popular images from his vast collection of photographs over many decades – there will be a special occasion honouring Gerard in Mallow Library on this coming Saturday, 13th July 2024 at 2.45pm.   We congratulate Gerard on his magnificent contribution to Photography, to Mallow and far, far beyond.   Tap on the Poster to enlarge.  (S.R.)

“Memories of a Summer Long Ago….Inishtooskert or “An Fear Marbh”

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.)

Magnificent Sunset Views from Clara Mountain

We thank Samantha Kay Sobotker Meyer for this wonderful selection of images which she recently photographed on an IRD Duhallow-led walk up Clara Mountain on Wednesday evening, 6th September 2023, with Alannah.  The pictures of the sunset were recorded at Clara Mountain’s summit.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Pictorial News – 15th Feb. 2022

Celebrating St. Valentine’s Day at Main Street, Millstreet. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A delicious Cup Cake presented to everyone receiving “Meals on Wheels” on St. Valentine’s Day.

Spring 2022 Daffodils at Minor Row, Millstreet.
St. Valentine’s Day window display at The Thrift Shop in Minor Row.

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Cannonball Road Trip Sept. 2021 Featuring Truly Magnificent Cars

We thank Jimmy Murphy and son, Sammy of Carriganima (pictured below in Millstreet) for sharing some twenty superb images from yesterday’s magnificent Cannonball Road Trip 2021 which visited Cork and Kerry …. Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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January 2021 Snow in Millstreet

We go on a brief “Snow Tour” in the Millstreet area.  We share images from Sat. night and Sunday (24th Jan. 2021) when Snow arrived.   We begin with two images kindly provided by Brian Kelleher, Aubane which he recorded at the foot of Mushera and at its Cross at the summit of the challenging mountain climb.   Then we view snow covered Clara Mountain from a variety of angles.  Tap on the images to enlarge….and keep safe and warm! (S.R.) [read more …] “January 2021 Snow in Millstreet”

Spectacular Bealach Images Above the Fog Today

As we all experienced on this Sunday, 29th Nov. 2020 a Foggy Day in Millstreet Town (!) it was quite a different story on the wonderful heights of Bealach area above Ballydaly.   And we’re most fortunate that some six superb images have been shared by Mary, Dan and John O’Riordan of Ballydaly where we note a beautiful sunny day above the fog which gives the impression that one is almost observing the sea below the trees and fields.  Sincere thanks to our Friends for sharing. Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)  More splendid images to follow later. [read more …] “Spectacular Bealach Images Above the Fog Today”

Millstreet Website Updates 16th Oct. 2020

We share a selection of images recorded today (Fri. 16th Oct. 2020) mainly in Millstreet Town Park where we experienced a double rainbow and the fascinating colours of Autumn 2020.   Before that we have been requested to help to promote a forthcoming praiseworthy event: 

A Coffee Morning/Afternoon is scheduled to take place at Guerin’s Family Shop in Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th Oct. from 10am to 6pm & on Sunday, 25th Oct. 10.30am to 1.00pm…..in aid of St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet.   Tea, Coffee, Latte, Drinking Chocolate and Cappuccino served.  This event will take place only if COVID-19 Restrictions allow.

Today Issue 28 of “Discover Duhallow” appeared in the shops and includes a superb feature written by Daniel Daly who is Manager supreme and Personal Trainer at Millstreet Community Gym.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

A gentle morning cloud revealing Clara Mountain in the beautiful Autumn.
Actor supreme, Stefan Healy who is now attending RADA in London – was one of the main Actors in a recent RTÉ 1 television production.

[read more …] “Millstreet Website Updates 16th Oct. 2020”

Tubrid Holy Well Feature on “Irish Catholic” This Week

Photographer supreme, Valerie O’Sullivan recently visited Tubrid Holy Well where she captured a wonderful selection of images one of which features on the front page of this week’s “Irish Catholic” national newspaper (20th Aug. 2020).  Also included is a photographic feature within the popular weekly newspaper.   Valerie’s images oftentimes appear on booklets, calendars etc. within the Diocese of Kerry and far beyond….as well as on national and international newspapers.   It was Valerie who took the world famous picture of the laughing Queen Elizabeth with Pat O’Connell at Cork’s English Market.   Pat Breen who coordinates the distribution of the Catholic Papers here in Millstreet Parish indicates that extra copies of the “Irish Catholic” will soon be available in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.  For just €2.00 we encourage you to obtain your own copy with its local relevance this week.   Many thanks to Fr. Paddy, to Mary and to Pat for alerting us to the special Tubrid feature.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) 

Tubrid Holy Well Postcard produced by Millstreet Museum Society in the past.

[read more …] “Tubrid Holy Well Feature on “Irish Catholic” This Week”

Millstreet Carnival Fancy Dress Parade Autumn 1951

We thank Annabelle O’Sullivan, Jerry O’Regan and Hannelie O’Connor for arranging to share this truly superb image of Millstreet Carnival Fancy Dress Parade in the Autumn of 1951 (the year I was born!).   Most likely the picture was taken by Frank Reen (Snr.) outside his Pharmacy looking across the road to the O’Regan Family home and capturing two young participants in the Parade.   Members of the O’Regan Family, the Reen Family and the Justice Family are seen in the background of the image.   Feel most welcome to share on our Comment platform the names of any further people you may recognise in this wonderfully historic photograph 0f 69 years ago.   Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Magical Clouds Captured by Photographer Supreme Geraldine

Between the blue and the green – a blanket of clouds rolled in over the Caherbarnagh Mountains on Saturday evening. We thank Geraldine Dennehy, Photographer Supreme for sharing this wonderfully magical image captured in the Ballydaly area. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Russell Murphy’s Creative Postcard

Russell Murphy from Australia with Murphy Family roots in Ballydaly has superbly created a post card of a recent poem by Francis Duggan and an image we captured during the week in the Clara Road area.  Tap on the card to enlarge.   Many thanks to Russell who is a Loyal Follower of the Millstreet Website and of Cork Music Station.  (S.R.)

Caherbarnagh (or Cahirbearna) is part of the chain of mountains which stretches westward from Millstreet to Killarney. Its name means “the hill of the four gaps”.

Fr. James Captures Magnificent Image of Millstreet from Tullig

We thank Photographer Supreme, Fr. James McSweeney for sharing this truly outstanding panoramic view of Millstreet from Tullig this Friday morning (1st May 2020).   And we also include an historic postcard of Millstreet Town taken some decades ago…kindly shared by a Loyal Follower of our Millstreet Website.   Two special treats on this 1st May 2020!  Stay safe and well All.  Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
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Jimmy Murphy’s Superb Views of Carriganima in April 2020

We thank Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima for kindly sharing a wonderful selection of very colourful images which he has been recording on his walks and cycle trips in the Carriganima area (within the 2km limit) during these days when nature scenes are so relaxing and uplifting.  (S.R.)

About Con Walsh

 

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Station Road Images of Unusual Cloud Formation

We thank Eilín Kiely of Millstreet for sharing these three brilliant images of the recent “Flying Saucer” style cloud formation observed over Millstreet Parish.   This sequence of pictures was captured from Station Road, Millstreet.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Station Road Images of Unusual Cloud Formation”

Neil O’Connor’s Magnificent Pictorial Coverage of Christmas Square Event 2018

We thank Photographer Supreme, Neil O’Connor of West End, Millstreet and now residing with his Family in U.S.A. for having shared a truly wonderful selection of some 11 images which he captured at The Square on the night in early Dec. 2018 of the official turning on of the lights at the National Monument.   His telephoto pictures of members of the Pipe Band and Millstreet Community Singers are magnificent.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Neil O’Connor’s Magnificent Pictorial Coverage of Christmas Square Event 2018”

Shane’s Superb Photographic Study of Knocknakilla Stone Circle 2018

 

A superb pictorial study of the Knocknakilla Stone Circle by wonderfully talented Photographer, Shane McCarthy of Carriganima. We thank Share for sharing such a splendid silhouette image. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Superb Mushera Mountain Views by Shane McCarthy of Carriganima

Well done indeed to talented Photographer Shane McCarthy of Carriganima who recently climbed Mushera Mountain to its summit and captured two splendid images including the rare picture of the Cross at the summit.   God bless Shane’s energy to climb such a challenging height.  We wish to express our sincere thanks for sharing such treasured viewsClick on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Denis O’Regan’s Magnificent Images of Drishane Cross Country 2016

A million thanks to Photographer Supreme, Denis O'Regan (a native of Station Road, Millstreet) for his truly magical images of the recent Cross Country Eventing in the exquisitely magnificent setting of Drishane Estate in August 2016.  Please click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
A million thanks to Photographer Supreme, Denis O’Regan (a native of Station Road, Millstreet) for his truly magical images of the recent Cross Country Eventing in the exquisitely magnificent setting of Drishane Estate in August 2016. Please click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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9denis-oregan-drishane-cross-country-2016-pics-600And before we share (below) more of Denis’s excellent pictures we wish to acknowledge a further €50.00 contribution towards our annual website costings and Museum funding from a local father whose son works abroad and for whom our website is of importance for his son’s daily updating of the news from Millstreet Parish as shared by our various voluntary website team members.  Míle buíochas.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Denis O’Regan’s Magnificent Images of Drishane Cross Country 2016”

Men at Work – Superb Visual Recording by Justin Black

What a magnificent image captured here by Photographer supreme - Justin Black of Justborn Photography - at Cloghoula.  The mighty men at work are (from left):  John Horgan, Patrick Rohan and Seán Murphy.  We thank Seán M. for making this wonderful photography available to us to share worldwide.  The marvellous scene was captured one recent evening at dusk.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
What a magnificent image captured here by Photographer supreme – Justin Black of Justborn Photography – at Cloghoula. The mighty men at work are (from left): John Horgan, Patrick Rohan and Seán Murphy. We thank Seán M. for making this wonderful photograph available to us to share worldwide. The marvellous scene was captured one recent evening at dusk. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Magnificent Sunset Scene Captured by Fr. James This Evening

From Fr. James McSweeney
Chaplain Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí
(Bantry Community College)
As Fr. James states: "I took this pic earlier while out for my Sunday afternoon walk. I just hit it lucky before the clouds rolled in from the west. A few minutes later and the moment was gone!"  Many thanks, Fr. James McSweeney who is Chaplain at Bantry Community College - for the exquisite image.  Click on the picture to enlarge.  (S.R.)
As Fr. James states:
“I took this pic earlier while out for my Sunday afternoon walk.
I just hit it lucky before the clouds rolled in from the west.
A few minutes later and the moment was gone!”  Many thanks, Fr. James McSweeney who is Chaplain at Bantry Community College – for the exquisite image.  Note Drishane Castle and the snow covered mountains.  Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)