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Pictorial Updates – Sunday, 25th Aug. 2024

Enthusiastic Players participating in this weekend’s 60th Anniversary Competitions at Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club.
Wonderfully Brave and Courageous River Radley was thrilled to be recently visited at Temple Street Hospital, Dublin by the victorious Clare Team with the famous McCarthy Cup. The Rose of Tralee Contestants also visited River within the past fortnight. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank River’s Grandparents, Mary and Tommy Radley of Dungarvan for very kindly sharing the two special images. Special thanks also to Celine Quealy of Radley Engineering, Dungarvan.

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Pictorial Updates – Sunday 11th August 2024

Artist supreme, Brian O’Leary has updated his Simpson’s work of art at Main Street, Millstreet – In good time for this Sunday’s All Ireland Camogie Final between Cork and Galway.

We thank Jimmy Murphy of Carriganima for the excellent Poster designed by Jimmy’s son, Sammy.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Pictorial Updates on 11th February 2023

On this Saturday, 11th February 2023 – the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and also the Feast of St. Gobnait – we share some pictorial updates from the present and the past.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Pictured at the AGM of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club on Friday night in the Clara Room of the Parish Centre.
Coach Julian and his father Don Dalton, Grand Master in the world of Taekwon-Do,  having given the very popular Classes at Millstreet GAA Community Hall on Friday evening.
Attending last Sunday’s very successful Cars and Coffee at Donagh Hickey’s Rathmore organised by Millstreet Vintage Club. From left: Ian Dineen, Dan O’Riordan and Danny Lane.
A list of the people from the Diocese of Kerry who in 1913 attended Ireland’s very first Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Among the local names is one Cornelius Cronin – father of the late Mary Cronin, Newsagent, Main Street, Millstreet.

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Millstreet Pictorial Updates 12th July 2020

The inspirational Fr. Paddy O’Byrne on one of the most beneficial Outdoor Fitness Units at Millstreet Town Park on Sunday 12th July 2020. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Sat. Vigil Mass when some 120 people were permitted to attend.
Three of the wonderfully dedicated people helping to sanitise the Church after Sat. Vigil Mass.
Liam Flynn who voluntarily coordinates the outdoor floral arrangements at Millstreet Church.

Cyclists supreme using our new bicycle stands at West End, Millstreet. From left: Donagh Corkery with parents Denis and Sinéad.

Splendidly colourful setting at Station Road, Millstreet – location of the former Mill Race beside the Mill.

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Millstreet Pictorial Updates Monday 29th June 2020

As we enter the next phase of the easing of COVID-19 Restrictions we reflect on life in Millstreet on this historic Monday when many businesses reopen.  And we are all so relieved that Hair Salons and Barber Shops will be according a royal welcome from this day!  We share a selection of images illustrating uplifting signs for the future.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Sheila and Frank enjoy the wonderful sunshine while relaxing on the very impressive street seating.

Tom Flahive on behalf of Millstreet GAA superbly coordinated the hugely successful Clothes Collection in Millstreet GAA Community Hall from 9am to 2pm on Saturday.
Tom Flahive meets just two of the very many people who kindly delivered bags of clothes to Millstreet GAA Hall.

We’re presently preparing a full feature on the splendid Graduation ceremony which took place at Presentation N.S., Millstreet last week. A full feature will also appear on the “Corkman”.
Providing the wonderful liturgical music and hymns for our religious broadcasts on Cork Music Station during the entire COVID-19 lockdown period. From left: Deirdre Tracey, Edel and Barry Fraser. Deirdre played the organ while Edel and Barry recorded by phone the many members of Millstreet Church Choir….blending the singing of all into a perfect recording.
Monday, 29th June 2020 – the day on which the first congregation of fifty people will attend 10am Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet….following the easing of COVID-19 Restrictions.
The Bumbleance Go Fund Me Project is close on €1,300.00. The target is €1,500.00 and the fundraising is open until 12 midnight on this Tuesday, 30th June 2020. To support the very praiseworthy cause just log on to Bumbleance and then follow instructions on how to donate. Coordinators William and Ita Fitzgerald are most grateful for the generosity already shown by many people.   Pictured above is William Fitzgerald and son John.

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Millstreet Pictorial Updates 18th Jan. 2020

We present recent pictorial updates from our locality sharing a selection of colourful images.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

It was a true privilege meeting with inspirational Champion Jockey David Mullins (fifth from left) at Rathcoole Airfield on Fri. morning. Our picture features in today’s “The Echo” (18th Jan. 2020) with the uplifting story of the cheque presentation by David in gratitude for being airlifted following a serious injury in October. Thankfully David has recovered so well and looks forward to getting back to the equestrian world. He won the Aintree Grand National in 2016.

On the General Election 2020 Trail.

Jimmy and Thomas O’Leary appeared on “The Echo” this week.
Christmas is truly over as the dedicated Team takes down the Christmas Street Decorations.
AGM of Millstreet Town Park preceded by the celebration of Mass by Fr. Paddy O’Byrne at Millstreet Day Care Centre.
Some of the capacity attendance at Paddy O’Leary’s superb presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle on Friday 17th Jan.. Paddy from Kiskeam is pictured 8th from left holding a musical CD.
Pictured at the hugely successful Annual Machinery Show held during the week at the very impressive Green Glens venue.

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Millstreet Weekend Pictorial Updates – 17th August 2019

It’s been a very busy weekend here in Millstreet with the superbly colourful Horse Show in the exquisite setting of Green Glens, a wonderfully successful Coffee Morning at Aubane Community Centre in aid of Marymount, royal welcome extended to the many visitors including John D. Neenan presently on holiday from the USA …. and an uplifting generous response to the annual Church Gate Collection for Sr. Consilio Centre in Farran. … as well as great support for HOPE fundraisers (Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk Students)Nancy with Niamh and Catherine Ferns.   He we share some 16 images from those many Millstreet events.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Millstreet Weekend Pictorial Updates – 17th August 2019”

Pictorial Updates

As we experience the beautiful colours of Autumn we share recent local events in pictorial format and also focus on upcoming events.  We thank Noreen Dennehy for images relating to the recent visit of Pat Randles and Noreen to Dublin’s Helix Theatre to learn of Millstreet’s extra six marks plus a Bronze Medal in the National Tidy Towns Competition.  (S.R.)

Lots more images of recent School Reunion to follow.
Lots more images of recent School Reunion to follow.
Noreen Pat at Helix on Monday.
Noreen & Pat at Helix on Monday.

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