Tag: Sport

Wonderfully Successful Fundraising Quiz For Fisherman Supreme Luke

On Friday, 7th June 2019 a wonderfully successful fundraising Quiz was held at McCarthy’s Bar, Millstreet.  Special thanks to Joanne & Staff for creating such a welcoming atmosphere for all attending the very enjoyable Quiz superbly devised by Question Master supreme – Liam Flynn – assisted by Kathleen Flynn.   The Poster below explains the praiseworthy purpose of the Quiz:

Here we share not only images from the Quiz but also pictures which Luke’s father, Billy, has made available showing some of the awards already won by the splendidly talented Fisherman – Luke O’Donoghue.  There was tremendous support for the event and Thomas Galvin was especially praised for his promotional work.   One of our images below just illustrates the large number of prizes presented for the Draw.

We wish Luke every success in the forthcoming World Youth Fly Fishing Championships in the Czech Republic in August 2019.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

And there was even a prize for the most original name chosen by a Team – won by this Group: [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Fundraising Quiz For Fisherman Supreme Luke”

Kevin Runs Mile in St. John’s Football Club’s Pitch at Station Road

Pictured are some of the many Friends and Supporters from St. John’s Football Club in Aubane and Mushera assembling in St. John’s Pitch at Station Road,  Millstreet on Sunday, 26th May 2019 for Kevin Donovan’s Cork GAA Mile Challenge. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

[read more …] “Kevin Runs Mile in St. John’s Football Club’s Pitch at Station Road”

Cork G.A.A. Mile Challenge in Town Park on Satruday at 11:00am

Kevin runs One Mile Challenge on Town Park

Champion fundraiser Kevin Donovan has taken on the huge challenge of running one mile in every GAA Club in County Cork. That is 156 fields, Kevin will run around the GAA ground at Millstreet Town Park on this Saturday (8th June 2019)  at 11am in a Millstreet GAA jersey.

We thank John Tarrant for alerting us to this important event. Click on the Poster to enlarge. (S.R.) 

The novel venture is in aid of the Cork Deaf Association and Parkinson’s Association of Ireland. Come along after the Féile Hurling game, join in and run or just cheer on Kevin.

 

Kevin’s Cork GAA Mile Challenge in Duhallow this Saturday entails visits to Castlemagner(9.15am), Millstreet(11am), Dromtariffe(12.30pm), Cullen(2.30pm) and Knocknagree(4pm).

 

 

Supporting Luke in World Youth Fly Fishing Championships 2019

Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Thomas Galvin – one of the dedicated Fundraisers supporting Luke O’Donoghue as Irish Representative at the forthcoming World Youth Fly Fishing Championships in August 2019 in the Czech Republic. We wish Luke every success and encourage support for this major occasion.  (S.R.)

Kerry Athletics Awards for Danielle and Frank O’Riordan

The Kerry Athletics Awards Banquet  took place in the Kenmare Bay Hotel Friday April 12th  2019.

On the night the excellent performances of the Athletes during 2018 were celebrated.   
                                     
Sincere congratulations goes to two very talented young Athletes. Brother and Sister Frank and Danielle O’Riordan from Dromsicane, Millstreet . 
They both received a beautiful Kerry Club Award for their outstanding preformances with Gneeveguilla Athletic Club throughout 2018.   Sincere congratulations to Danielle and Frank on such wonderful success in the world of sport.
Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

[read more …] “Kerry Athletics Awards for Danielle and Frank O’Riordan”

Sincere Congratulations to Swimmer Supreme Conor Moynihan

Conor Moynihan had a really magnificent Swim Gala in South Africa last week…28-31 March 2019… with lots of PBs (personal bests) and medals.  Conor is grandson of Margaret & Michael Moynihan, Killarney Road, Millstreet.  We thank Conor’s Dad – Niall – for sharing this wonderful image of Swimmer Supreme Conor and for the update on such superb achievements in the World of Sport.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Reen’s Life Pharmacy Presents Sports Bibs & First Aid Kit to Millstreet Juvenile Club

Members of Millstreet and Duarigle Gaels Juvenile Club were delighted to receive a new set of Sports Bibs as well as a Full First Aid Kit from Mairéad Reen of Reens Life Pharmacy Millstreet. Our picture was taken at Millstreet Astroturf on Thursday, 14th March 2019. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Uplifting and Inspiring Stats Regarding St. John’s GAA Club

Team Coach supreme, Jimmy Murphy, shares the following uplifting facts about the wonderfully successful St. John’s GAA Club (with Players from Aubane, Mushera, Millstreet, Kilcorney and beyond) especially after being victorious in the recent Final played at Ovens:

“A truly wonderful Team but also a truly unique Team.   Four families of brothers and two O’Keeffes – Denis and Paddy.   The Sheahans Tom and Adrian.   The Kellehers Brian and Denis.   The Corkerys Donal, Neil and Paudie.  Also Dave Barrett – son of Selector, John Barrett.   Dave is Uncle to Eric and Eoin.  But most unique of all must be Father and Son – Huey and Kevin Sheahan.   Truly unique stats and all the Team have great friendships.”   

We thank Jimmy for sharing such very interesting and quite fascinating facts about an amazing GAA team with superbly inspiring dedication and sporting spirit.  (S.R.)

Every Success to Chloé Collins from Millstreet Community Council

Millstreet Community Council extends best wishes to Chloé Collins as she
dons the Cork jersey in Croke Park for the All-Ireland Senior Ladies
Football Final on next Sunday, 16th Sept. 2018.

The Community Council would also encourage businesses and householders in the town to put on a display of flags for Chloe on Sunday and for Cultural Night on Friday, 21st September.

We thank Noel Buckley for this uplifting notice.  (S.R.)

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.

[read more …] “Two Rare Sights at Millstreet Town Park!”

Wishing the Very Best of Luck to Chloe and Kevin in Cork on Saturday

Millstreet Community Council wishes the very best of luck to Chloe Collins and Kevin Crowley who will be participating in the Senior Munster Finals versus Kerry in Cork this coming Saturday, 23rd June 2018.   We thank Chairman MCC, Noel Buckley for this special greeting to both outstanding sports people on such a prestigious occasion.  (S.R.)

Ladies Football Final: Cork 5:13 Kerry 2:10 (result)
Men’s Football Final (7pm): Cork v Kerry (Live on RTE 1)

[read more …] “Wishing the Very Best of Luck to Chloe and Kevin in Cork on Saturday”

Supreme Champions All on Friday in Newmarket

Sincere congratulations to the Sporting Champions of Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S. and of Presentation N.S. who were both victorious in their Finals in Newmarket.   Scoil Mhuire BNS in the Duhallow Schools Hurling – Millstreet 3 goals 9 points to Ballyhass 3 goals 5 points.   Presentation N.S. in the Duhallow Schools Camogie A – Millstreet 5 goals 4 points to Rathcoole 5 goals 0 points.  All the Finals took place in Newmarket on Friday, 8th June 2018.   Here we share a selection of images taken when the wonderful Teams with their Teachers and Trainers arrived back in Millstreet.  Click on the pictures to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Supreme Champions All on Friday in Newmarket”

Wonderful Success in Castleisland for Danielle & Frank O’Riordan

The Kerry Athletics U9 to U16 Track and Field Championships were held in An Ríocht Castleisland last Saturday and Sunday in the glorious sunshine! Frank and Danielle O’Riordan from Dromsicane, Millstreet both did really well. Frank winning Bronze in the U 13 shot Putt with his best throw this season. His sister Danielle was: 
1st in u13 shot
4th in U13 javelin
2nd u13 relay
1st U 14 Hammer
2nd U14 Discus
3rd in U14 Relay

Sincere congratulations to Danielle and Frank on such magnificent achievements in the world of sport.  (S.R.)

Danielle and Frank Through to National Finals in Shot Putt

Danielle O’Riordan of Dromsicane, Millstreet  came 3rd in Munster competing the U13 Shot Putt in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary today (Sunday, 25th Feb. 2018). She qualified for the Nationals in Athlone on the 18th March which happens to be Danielle’s birthday!

And her brother Frank will be competing in the U12 Shot Putt Nationals on 25th March in Athlone also.

Sincere congratulations to both Danielle and Frank on such prestigious success and we wish them both every good luck in the National Competitions.  (S.R.)

Kilcorney Salutes Sportsman Supreme Conor O’Callaghan in Advance of Sunday’s All-Ireland

Conor O ‘ Callaghan surrounded by friends and supporters along with pupils and teachers from Kilcorney National School who gathered to give him a big send off as he heads for Croke Park on Sunday to play for Cork in the All Ireland Minor hurling final. Conor has already won two Munster medals as well as an All Ireland under 17 hurling medal. Picture taken at the newly installed exercise machines in Kilcorney with the Social Centre in the background.   We thank Donie Howard for the splendid picture and caption.   We wish Conor (who is pictured here in centre under the Cork flags) every success on Sunday.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Conor in action against Dublin in 2017

Danielle Wins Gold in Templemore in Shot Putt Event

Pictured below is Danielle O’Riordan who in July 2017 at the Munster B’s Athletic Event in Templemore, Co. Tipperary – took home Gold in her Shot Putt competition.   Sincere congratulations to Danielle whose Mum, Eileen of Dromsicane has won many All-Irelands in the Sporting World.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Superb Danielle Competes in Shot Putt All-Ireland at Athlone

Recently Danielle O’Riordan from Dromsicane, Millstreet competed in Nenagh at the Munster Juveniles Indoors Competition . She came a brilliant second in the Under 12 Girls Shot Putt. This was her first time competing in the Shot Putt and to bring home a Silver Munster Medal was a fantastic achievement . She travelled to Athlone yesterday to compete in the All-Ireland where Danielle is now rated amongst the top eleven in Ireland.  Sincere congratulations on such a magnificent achievement and for being such a superb Sporting Ambassador for Millstreet at a hugely prestigious All-Ireland event in the heart of Ireland – Athlone. Danielle’s Mum – Eileen, of course, has won a hugely impressive amount of All-Ireland Sporting Awards over the years. (S.R.) 

Danielle competing at Munster level. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

 

“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

Michael Commins interviews Kilkenny’s Eddie Keher at 8:30 tonight on Irish TV – Sky 191

Michael Commins interviews Kilkenny’s Eddie Keher at 8:30 tonight on Irish TV (Sky 191) in the excellent series “The Half Door”.  This programme is much recommended and is the last in the present series.  (S.R.)

Mark & William Visit Kilcorney N.S. on a Snowy Morning

A royal welcome awaited Mark Ellis and William O'Leary at Kilcorney N.S. when they recently brought the two prestigious Cups to the snowy setting. Full details of the very memorable occasion is provided below. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A royal welcome awaited Mark Ellis and William O’Leary at Kilcorney N.S. when they recently brought the two prestigious Cups to the snowy setting. Full details of the very memorable occasion are provided below. Many thanks to Con, Mairéad and Róisín from Kilcorney N.S. for this very interesting and wonderfully comprehensive feature.  Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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The sporting talent which exists in abundance in Kilcorney N.S. divides its loyalty between Millstreet and Dromtarriffe. This year the green and gold are walking tall.

On the morning of Tuesday, January 13th 2015, the pupils of Kilcorney N.S. waited with unquenchable excitement for the arrival of Mark Ellis and the two trophies (oh, by the way William was coming too). A heavy blanket of sparkling snow enveloped  the usual green pastures of Kilcorney and all approaching roads were near impassable. Still it snowed – snow – snow – snow – snow. [read more …] “Mark & William Visit Kilcorney N.S. on a Snowy Morning”