Corkery’s Bar Annual St Stephens Day Quiz – Thank You

Corkery’s bar would like to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in this years quiz. A total of €1,040 was raised which will be split between Millstreet Hospital and The Cope Foundation

A big thanks as well to Bernard Murphy for setting the questions and to all those who helped run the quiz.

Presentation of Impressive Fianna Fáil Quiz Cheque to Hospital

A very impressive cheque resulting from the recent Fianna Fáil Quiz at McCarthy’s Bar, Millstreet was presented to St. Joseph’s Community Hospital on Thursday evening. Among the speakers were John O’Leary, Margaret Collins and Lena Kelleher. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Wonderfully Successful MCS Quiz for Lourdes Project 2017

Coordinators of the hugely successful MCS Quiz for Lourdes Project at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 3rd March 2017 at which Patrick W. O’Leary’s seven Kentucky Derby gifts as spot prizes were given very special mention. The overall fund on the night amounted to a most impressive €1,239.80. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

And we share lots more images from the superb occasion. [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful MCS Quiz for Lourdes Project 2017”

Very Successful Good Friday Quiz 2016 in Aubane Community Centre

What has become an annual Good Friday event at Aubane Community Centre this year's Quiz was most successful with a very large attendance and some truly excellent questions being asked by Don O'Riordan assisted by his brother Michael. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
What has become an annual Good Friday event at Aubane Community Centre this year’s Table Quiz on Friday, 25th March was most successful with a very large attendance and some truly excellent questions being asked by Don O’Riordan assisted by his brother Michael. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

2Good Friday 2016 Quiz in Aubane -6009Good Friday 2016 Quiz in Aubane -600There were lots of spot prizes and much appreciated refreshments.   A superbly organised annual event – Let’s share some more pictures: [read more …] “Very Successful Good Friday Quiz 2016 in Aubane Community Centre”

Kilcorney Angling & Leisure Group Table Quiz This Friday at 9pm

Kilcorney Angling & Leisure Group

 Table Quiz 

At

Moll Carthys Bridge Bar

On this

Friday March 4th

At

9.00pm. 

Table of 4       €20.00.

Quizmaster:   Pat Sheehan. 

The picnic areas and river walks need annual maintenance at the following locations: 

  • Kilcorney Village to Donoure Heights
  • Donoure Falls to Crinaloo Bridge
  • Moll Carthys Bridge 

Your support would be greatly appreciated.

We thank Donie Howard for this important notice. (S.R.)

Table quiz – (Tomorrow) 5th Feb. for student helpers going to Lourdes at Easter 2016

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This has become an annual event and a great night for all involved.  Everyone is welcome!  Please contact John Magee at the Community School (029 70087) if you need more details.

Fianna Fáil Quiz Cheque Presentation to Millstreet Community Hospital

Following the recent superbly successful Fianna Fáil Quiz at McCarthy's Bar, Millstreet - a very impressive cheque for €875.00 was presented to St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet.  Accepting the cheque - Noreen McSweeney,  Acting Director of Nursing (seated second from left) from Margaret Fitzgerald, Quiz Coordinator supreme.  Also included at the presentation event in the Hospital on 8th Dec. 2015 were Cllr. Bernard Moynihan and John O'Leary - Organisers of the splendid fundraising event.   Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Following the recent superbly successful Fianna Fáil Quiz at McCarthy’s Bar, Millstreet – a very impressive cheque for €875.00 was presented to St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet. Accepting the cheque – Noreen McSweeney, Acting Director of Nursing (seated second from left) from Margaret Fitzgerald, Quiz Coordinator supreme. Also included at the presentation event in the Hospital on 8th Dec. 2015 were Cllr. Bernard Moynihan and John O’Leary – Organisers of the splendid fundraising event. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Wonderfully Successful Fianna Fáil Quiz Event for Millstreet Hospital

At McCarthy's Bar on Friday, 6th Nov. 2015 a wonderfully successful Fianna Fáil Quiz was held in aid of St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet which realised a most impressive €850.00 for the praiseworthy cause. Pictured here are the two winning Teams who very kindly donated their winnings back to the overall fund. Also included are the Organisers. click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
At McCarthy’s Bar on Friday, 6th Nov. 2015 a wonderfully successful Fianna Fáil Quiz was held in aid of St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet which realised a most impressive €850.00 for the praiseworthy cause. Pictured here are the two winning Teams who very kindly donated their winnings back to the overall fund. Also included are the Organisers. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Dedicated Organisers - Cllr. Bernard Moynihan and John O'Leary.
Dedicated Organisers – Cllr. Bernard Moynihan and John O’Leary.
Liam Fitzgerald, Cullen - Brilliant Quizmaster at the event which Liam's wife was the marvellous Corrector of the various team sheets.
Liam Fitzgerald, Cullen – Brilliant Quizmaster at the event while Liam’s wife (not pictured here) was the marvellous Corrector of the various team sheets.
Just some of the many enthusiastic participants at the event.
Just some of the many enthusiastic participants at the event.

The very welcoming atmosphere in the Bar – thanks to Joanne and Gerard – was a very appropriate venue for the very successful event.  Let’s now observe some more images from the very enjoyable night. [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Fianna Fáil Quiz Event for Millstreet Hospital”

Scór Quiz team set for All Ireland Final

2014 Millstreet Scór Sunsear Question Time team - Pat Sheehan, Jerry Doody, Liam Flynn, and John TarrantBest of luck to the Millstreet team of Liam Flynn, Pat Sheehan, Jerry Doody, and John Tarrant who take part in the All Ireland Scór Sinsear Final of the Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird (Table Quiz), at the City West Hotel in Dublin tomorrow morning April 25th at 11am.

Best of luck also to Cork‘s only other competitors – Boherbue who take part in the Rince Seit (Set Dancing).

Result: Millstreet finished 10th out of 27. As one of the lads said, “The questions just didn’t suit”

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Table Quiz in aid of Pieta House

2015-04-17 Table Quiz at Moll Carthy's Bar - in aid of Pieta House - posterPieta House is the centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide in Ireland, and opened its doors over nine years ago.

In the intervening years they have seen and helped nearly 17,000 people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm, and to date have opened eight centres around the country.

See more at pieta.ie

Kilcorney Table Quiz for Millstreet Hospital

Kilcorney Development Association will be holding a fund-raising table quiz in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital at Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar on this Friday night February 13th commencing at 8.30pm. Everybody welcome.

Great night’s entertainment is assured. Please come along and support this worthy cause.

Lourdes Table Quiz – Thank you!

The Table Quiz that took place on Friday 30th January in the Wallis Arms was a great success.  The purpose of the evening was to raise money to help cover the travel and accommodation costs of six 5th year students who are going to Lourdes at Easter as helpers with the IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust (€650/head).  Thirty two teams took part in the quiz and along with the raffle a total of €1894 was raised, which is fantastic.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the event and helped in any way to make the quiz a success.  Thanks especially to the Wallis Arms for providing the back room free of charge and to John Tarrant for devising excellent questions once again.

Superb Gathering for MCS Table Quiz Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel

A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School's annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust.  Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff efficiently coordinated tonight's popular even.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
A truly enthusiastic atmosphere at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight as a very impressive attendance participated in the Table Quiz in aid of Millstreet Community School’s annual Lourdes Project for Students who assist in the IHCPT Irish Pilgrimage Trust. Pictured is Chaplain John Magee who with many other dedicated MCS Staff very efficiently coordinated tonight’s popular event. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

10Table Quiz at Wallis Arms Hotel Fri.30 Jan. 2015 -800 19Table Quiz at Wallis Arms Hotel Fri.30 Jan. 2015 -800While Jennifer posed the many questions it was John Tarrant who actually wrote them.   Table Quiz Events are definitely hugely popular in Millstreet.  Let’s observe many more images from tonight’s very [read more …] “Superb Gathering for MCS Table Quiz Tonight at Wallis Arms Hotel”

Table Quiz in The Wallis Arms on TONIGHT

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Money raised will go towards the travel/accommodation costs of six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School travelling as helpers to Lourdes at Easter 2015 with IHCPT – Irish Pilgrimage Trust.  Everyone is welcome to take part in what should be a great evening.

Successful ‘Rolling Through the Years’ Quiz at Millstreet Community School

The ‘Rolling Through the Years’ table quiz that was held in Millstreet Community School on Thursday 18th December proved to be a great success.  Ten teams took part and had to get to grips with some very demanding questions.  Thanks to all who participated.

2014-12-18 Rolling through the years quiz - winners-1000The winners (front row) – Darren Kiely, Mary O’Connell, Billy Cronin and Gerard O’Hanlon.  In charge of questions (back row) – Liam O’Donoghue, Tomas Ozaist and Martin O’Riordan

2014-12-18 Rolling through the years quiz - second-place-1000Second place (front row) – Aishling Dennehy, Brídelle Cronin, Áine McAuliffe and Tommy Tucker

‘Rolling Through the Years’ Table Quiz on Thurs 18th Dec. in Millstreet Community School

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The Millstreet Community School Transition Year ‘Youth for Justice’ group invite you to take part in the following festive quiz:

‘Rolling Through the Years’

A quiz for anyone between 15 and 99+ years

Thursday 18th Dec. in Millstreet Community School library

1.30-3.45pm

Home produced seasonal refreshments will be served.

Admission free.

Teams will be formed on the day and will comprise of two Transition Years and two adults.  Questions will test your knowledge of local, national and international events from the last hundred years! Contact Millstreet Community School for more details (029 70087)

See also: Community school quiz pits adults with students (the Corkman 4th Dec 2014)