Remembering Fr Cornelius Justice

2014-09-27 Wreath Laying for Fr Con Justice at Mount Mellary & Fr. Francis-800“Many sincere and heartfelt tributes were paid to Fr Cornelius Justice OCSO, late of Minor Row, Millstreet, at the Mount Melleray Past Pupils Reunion Dinner in Rochestown Park Hotel on Saturday evening last – 27th September. This was the first such event to be held since his death in December 2012. Earlier in the day at a very simple and very beautiful ceremony held at Mount Melleray Abbey, a wreath was laid on Fr Cornelius’ grave by a delegation of Past Pupils led by Michael Condon and Kevin McCarthy. At the same ceremony a wreath was also laid on the grave of Fr Francis Carton who succeeded Fr Cornelius as Dean of the College in 1969. While Fr Cornelius has gone to his Eternal Reward, there is no doubt that his influence is alive and well, and living in the hearts and memories of all past pupils who knew him at the college. Ar dheis Dé raibh a n’anam” – Gerard Hennessy

More photos below thanks to John Power: [read more …] “Remembering Fr Cornelius Justice”

Millstreet Tidy Towns Community Awards 2014

Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association presents the prestigious Best Frontage Award 2014 to Ursula Pomeroy of "The Clara Inn" at the special Awards Event held in "The Clara Inn" on Wednesday, 1st Oct.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association, Derry Sheehan presents the prestigious Best Frontage Award 2014 to Ursula Pomeroy of “The Clara Inn” at the special Awards Event held in “The Clara Inn” on Wednesday, 1st Oct.. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Tommy Burke and Gobnait Twomey accepting the very impressive Glass Award as they represented Murphy's Terrace deemed this year's Community Award Winners.
Tommy Burke and Gobnait Twomey accepting the very impressive Glass Award as they represented Murphy’s Terrace deemed this year’s Community Award Winners.
More residents from Murphy's Terrace celebrate the prestigious win.
Residents from Murphy’s Terrace celebrate the prestigious win.

Following an uplifting, excellent address by Derry Sheehan the highly regarded Awards were presented and then followed some delicious refreshments provided by Ursula Pomeroy, Family and Staff.  Here we share a selection of further images from the truly enjoyable social [read more …] “Millstreet Tidy Towns Community Awards 2014”

Community Gym closed for refurbishment

Millstreet Community Council would like to announce that the Community Gym is now closed for refurbishment. With ongoing challenges to secure income to run the venture, we are very grateful for having been offered a sports grant which will assist in the upgrading of the premises and replacement of obsolete equipment in the Gym. In order to complete this work, it is clearly necessary to close the premises. We look forward to re-opening a new modernised and efficient enterprise at the very earliest opportunity. We thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.

U8 Hurlers at Mallow Blitz with Mark Ellis

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Millstreet Under 8 Hurling team were in action in Mallow last Saturday (Sept 27th), which was the last blitz of the year. With thanks to Mark Ellis for his time with the team again today – from Millstreet Juvenile GAA – Click the photos for larger size

Also, congrats to Mark today on being named at centre back for the Hurling team of the Year according to GAA.ie

Regional Report 1237 – 30th October 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1237 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet and calm Tuesday morning. The last one in September.

A very successful, 3day,  all Ireland Pony Cross Country event was held here over the weekend. It’s a three part program comprising of Dressage and Show jumping at the Green Glens and Cross Country over the plains of Drishane.

And the good news is that Drishane has been booked to host the 2016 European FEI Junior Show jumping Championships for young riders and children.

This weekend the Green Glens will be the nerve centre of the 100th year of Mighty Cork 20 International Car Rally. [read more …] “Regional Report 1237 – 30th October 2014”

Roots Query in the Millstreet Area

Historic pictureI am trying to trace a Jeremiah ( Jerry) Kelleher who lived in Millstreet or surrounding area before he left for America approx early 1900s. No further info re his home address is known.

He married Hannah Desmond from Cobra, Clondrohid ( my grand aunt) and they lived in 84 Forest Ave., Brockton, MA., USA.

They had a family of four ( all deceased), Eleanor, Joseph, Lillian ( RIP 1997) and Margaret. Jeremiah died in USA pre 1942.

Their Great Grand Daughter is visiting Ireland in the next two weeks ( 1st Oct 2014) and we would love to trace Jerry’s Millstreet roots and relations, anyone with any info please e-mail rogerosullivan @yahoo.com or phone 087-2207491

Attached photo is Jeremiah and Hannah.
http://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/details/c00e4e0397714

Many Thanks.

Roger O’Sullivan, Farran, Co.Cork………..We thank Roger for this query and would encourage anyone who may have relevant information to make contact with him. (S.R.)

Special Wedding Anniversaries for the Howard Family

Joe and Francis Howard Lyre who were married on the 30th September 1954 with Donie and Mary Howard who were married on the 30th September 1982. We thank Donie for sharing this splendid picture. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Joe and Francis Howard of Lyre who were married on the 30th September 1954 with Donie and Mary Howard who were married on the 30th September 1982.  Sincere congratulations to All.  We thank Donie for sharing this splendid picture of such a very special Wedding Anniversary occasion. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Upbeat On Air

Alan Shortt is one of the presenters on the new pop up radio station “Upbeat On Air” which will broadcast during Mental Health Week 2014 October 6th – 10th. Alan will present with Teresa Lowe from 7-10am.


[read more …] “Upbeat On Air”

Death Notice: Dick Tarrant, formerly of Coole

TARRANT (Coachford and late of Coole, Millstreet): On September 29, 2014, unexpectedly, at his residence, RICHARD (DICK). Deeply regretted by his loving wife Julia (nee Murphy) and loving father of Margaret (Byrne), John, Tom, Richard and Donal, son-in-law David, daughters-in-law Evelyn (Buckley), Brenda (O’Brien) and Christine (Barrett), sister Peggy (O’keeffe), sisters-in- law Nora, Noreen and Margaret, brother-in-law Joe, his fourteen grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brothers Nicholas, Seanie, and Patsy, sisters Mary and Kitty. Rest in Peace.
Lying in repose at St Patrick’s Church, Coachford on this Tuesday evening from 5.30pm to 8.30pm followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Wednesday, at 1pm and burial afterwards in St John’s Cemetery, Coachford. House private by request please.

Wonderfully Successful Trad for Trócaire at Millstreet Community School

On Friday, 26th Sept. 2014 a very successful Trad for Trócaire event was held in Millstreet Community featuring many of the supremely talented students. Chaplain John Magee informs me that €375 was raised for Trócaire at the event - thanks to the generosity of all those attended. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday, 26th Sept. 2014 a very successful Trad for Trócaire event was held in Millstreet Community School featuring many of the supremely talented Students plus visiting Guests. Chaplain John Magee informs us that €375.00 was raised for Trócaire at the event – thanks to the generosity of all those attending. Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Trad for Trócaire in the Community School on Friday night last, Sept 26th (photo Geraldine Dennehy)
Trad for Trócaire in the Community School on Friday night last, Sept 26th (photo Geraldine Dennehy)

Best Garden and Frontage Competition Presentations at Clara Inn Wednesday, 1st Oct. 2014

Please join us on Wednesday October 1st at 8pm in the Clara Inn as we will be announcing the winners of this year’s Best Garden and Frontage Competition. Presentations will be made to the winning business and residential area. Everyone welcome!
 
Remember to check out our Tidy Towns website: www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com
We thank Ciara Hickey for this important notice.  (S.R.)

Men’s Shed to move to the old Fire Station

 

2014-09 Millstreet Men's Shed sign a long term lease for the old Fire station with Cork Co.CouncilCllr John Paul O’Shea and members of the Millstreet Men’s Shed last week as they signed a lease with Cork County Council on the Old Fire Station in Millstreet last week. The old fire station will become the new home of Millstreet Men’s Shed group. [from John Paul O’Shea]

Parish Newsletter 28th September 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time- 28th September, 2014
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS:
MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Betty Keogh (nee Herlihy) Naas & Cahirbarnagh; Julia O’Donnell (nee Hickey) Cullen & New York.
 [read more …] “Parish Newsletter 28th September 2014”

Experience a Rally Car Spin at Green Glens on Cork 20 Rally Weekend

The 2014 Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally which is celebrating its centenary
year is delighted to announce that they will be running a full Rally Experience in the
grounds of the Green Glens Arena Complex in Millstreet over the duration of the
Rally which takes place from 3rd to 5th October. So if you fancy your chances at
being the next big thing in co-driving come along and experience at first hand the
thrill’s and spill’s of sitting with a professional Rally Driver on a specially built rally
stage.
Coleman Hegarty the Munster Car Club Chairman stated today that he wanted to do
something very different to celebrate our Centenary year and to let people
experience what it is really like to sit in a fully prepared Rally Car and experience
what it is really like. The action will get underway early Saturday the 4
th of October
in the service park and will run for the two days of the Rally so come along and try
this for yourself.
There will also be limited Edition Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally clothing for
sale in the Green Glens arena which can be viewed online at
www.cork20internationalrally.com or by calling to the event sponsors premises at
unit 1 Southside Industrial Estate, Togher or on 021 4313030. The items that are
for sale are Rally Jackets, Polo Shirts, Baseball Caps and Mugs. Please note that
these Items are Limited editions so if you want to stand out from the crowd make
contact today. Credit card purchases can be made by contacting Acesigns on the
number above
The Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally is based in Millstreet in the Greenglens
Arena From October 3
rd-5
th . Please come down and enjoy the free show.
We look forward to a great event and to seeing you all.
Yours in Motorsport
Lisa Ollerenshaw
Press Officer.
Acesigns Cork “20” International Rally.

Live Transmission from Gleneagle Show Tonight on Cork Music Station

William Fitzgerald of Cork Music Station has brilliantly coordinated the live transmission of “The Phil Mack Show” from Killarney and will be broadcasting on the online radio station on this Sunday night until late.   The Show is located in the Gleneagle Hotel.    Do tune in and have it as background as you may be working on computer.    Tune into the live broadcast on  www.corkmusicstation.com    (S.R.)

“At Your Service” on Sherkin Island with Many Millstreet People

Many Millstreet people (including great singers and musicians) travelled to Sherkin Island on 13th Sept. 2014 for the launch of Sherkin North Shore by the Brennan Brothers. Watch out for the special "At Your Service" television programme in the New Year. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Many Millstreet people (including great singers and musicians) travelled to Sherkin Island on 13th Sept. 2014 for the launch of Sherkin North Shore by the Brennan Brothers. Watch out for the special “At Your Service” television programme in the New Year. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

 

Michael & Kathy O'Connor of Millstreet, coordinators of the exciting development, pictured with Francis & John Brennan. We thank Anne Keane for the excellent pictures.
Michael & Kathy O’Connor of Millstreet, coordinators of the exciting development, pictured with Francis & John Brennan. We thank Anne Keane for the excellent pictures and we acknowledge Robbie Murphy of www.sherkinnorthshore.com who has copyright on the pictures.

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3Launch of Sherkin Northshore with Brennan Brothers 2014I have great memories of beautiful Sherkin Island when as a teenager the O’Connor Family invited me there on a camping holiday.   And just a few years ago we were present for the recording of a special c103 recording of “Round the Fireside” from the magnificent Island.   We now share one further image kindly [read more …] ““At Your Service” on Sherkin Island with Many Millstreet People”

Presentation of Certs in Library Following Very Successful Summer 2014 Reading Challenge

On Saturday, 27th Sept. 2014 Michelle O'Keeffe presented splendid certificates to the many young people who participated in the 2014 Millstreet Library Summer Reading Challenge. Librarian, Breda had a special Book Token for Claire Lyons having won this award. Then followed a Sweet Treat Party in celebration. The enjoyable event was held under the auspices of the Cork Co. Library & Arts Service. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Saturday, 27th Sept. 2014 Michelle O’Keeffe presented splendid certificates to the many young people who participated in the 2014 Millstreet Library Summer Reading Challenge. Librarian, Breda had a special Book Token for Claire Lyons who won this award. Then followed a Sweet Treat Party in celebration. The enjoyable event was held under the auspices of the Cork Co. Library & Arts Service. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Enthusiastic Young Visitors at Millstreet Museum on Friday

We were delighted to welcome the wonderfully enthusiastic Second Class pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS at Millstreet Museum on Friday accompanied by Ms Norma Buckley and Mrs. Veronica Twomey. The Tour lasted one hour and we listened to the most interesting questions and heard some fascinating facts from the very attentive children. We thank Mary Cronin for the beautiful flowers and many thanks to Mary Kelleher for helping us to prepare for the visit. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
We were delighted to welcome the wonderfully enthusiastic Second Class pupils from Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet BNS at Millstreet Museum on Friday accompanied by Ms Norma Buckley and Mrs. Veronica Twomey. The Tour lasted one hour and we listened to the most interesting questions and heard some fascinating facts from the very attentive children. We thank Mary Cronin for the beautiful flowers and many thanks to Mary Kelleher for helping us to prepare for the visit. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Cork Music Station Broadcasting Live from The Phil Mack Show at the Glen Eagle Hotel

Cork Music Station are delighted to announce that we are broadcasting live right now from “The Phil Mac Show” in the Gleneagle hotel in Killarney…Log on and listen to a great show…www.corkmusicstation.com..email <email>…text 0872229874 for requests

Trad for Trocaire – Millstreet Community School @ 8pm Friday 26th Sept.

A Trad for Trocaire event will take place in Millstreet Community School library TONIGHT (Friday 26th Sept) starting at 8pm.  Over thirty students will be singing, dancing and playing traditional music.  Admission is free, light refeshments will be provided.  There will be a collection for Trocaire’s work at the event. All welcome for a great evening of entertainment.

The Friends of Mallow Hospital Express Sincere Thanks for a Very Successful Collection in Millstreet

Sincere thanks to everyone who so very generously contributed to the recent church gate collection in Millstreet in aid of The Friends of Mallow Hospital. Many thanks also to those who stood so loyally for the collections. The amount collected was €1,566.32.  (S.R.)

Local People On Live Television from the National Ploughing Event 2014

Among the local people seen on national television during this week's spectacular National Ploughing Event in Co. Laois were (on left bottom corner of screen) John Twohig and his Dad, Michael. That was live from RTÉ. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Among the local people seen on national television during this week’s spectacular National Ploughing Event in Co. Laois were (on left bottom corner of screen) John Twohig and his Dad, Michael. That was live from RTÉ.   Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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That's Eddie Casey from Cloghoula passing behind the interviewee on Irish TV which broadcast live for several hours of the three-day event - excellent coverage really. Eddie's son is also seen passing (below).
That’s Eddie Casey from Cloghoula passing behind the interviewee on Irish TV which broadcast live for several hours at the three-day event – excellent coverage really. Eddie’s son is also seen passing (below on left).

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Wonderful Response to Bewley’s Coffee Morning for Marymount Hospice

Mary Fitzgerald (standing 2nd from left) and her dedicated team were delighted with the wonderful response to Bewley's Coffee Morning for Marymount Hospice held this Thursday morning at Millstreet GAA Community Hall. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Mary Fitzgerald (standing second from left) and her dedicated team were delighted with the wonderful response to Bewley’s Coffee Morning for Marymount Hospice held this Thursday morning at Millstreet GAA Community Hall.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Citreon DS3 R5 @ the Cork 20 International Rally

The Centenerary event of the Acesigns Cork 20 International Rally is delighted to be able to announce that Former Multiple British Rally Champion Keith Cronin is to contest this year’s event in the Irish debut of the new Citroen DS3 R5. This is a great coup for the rally and the Clerk of the Course Kevin O’Riordan and the Munster Car Club are delighted that Keith has chosen our even to debut this new machine.
The car has just landed on Irish Soil so as yet is an unknown quantity on Irish tarmac Rallying but with a driver of Keith’s calibre behind the wheel I am sure that he will be well up on the timesheets and a spectacle to watch out on the [read more …] “Citreon DS3 R5 @ the Cork 20 International Rally”