“Ace Photographer”

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Master Donal Bourke, Crinaloo, Kilcorney

a third class pupil in Kilcorney N.S.

 

Donal was recently awarded first prize (a digital Canon camera no less) in the INTO

“What makes me Smile” photography competition.

An apprentice for Mr. Seán Radley no doubt!”
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(Sincere Congratulations, Donal on your magnificent win.  We shall have to feature some of your wonderful photography on our Millstreet Website in the future.  I’m sure that you had many people who inspired you to take up the marvellous hobby of Photography….Happy Photography – Seán Radley)

Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser Progressing Well

Hurricane Darwin which Ireland experienced in early 2014 resulted in at least one very positive outcome here in Millstreet in that the enormous amount of fallen trees inspired two wonderfully community-spirited gentlemen to use the enormous amount of wooden logs as prizes for a Fundraiser in aid of Cork's Marymount Hospice.  Below is a sample of the official ticket.   Already the two  very dedicated men have fundraised at both Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day and Kilcorney Feis 2014.   The response has been great.   A Committee of some six people holds meetings on a regular basis to coordinate the inspiring project for this praiseworthy cause.   There is also a Millstreet Credit Union Account No. 3789T
Hurricane Darwin which Ireland experienced in early 2014 resulted in at least one very positive outcome here in Millstreet in that the enormous amount of fallen trees inspired two wonderfully community-spirited gentlemen to use the enormous amount of wooden logs as prizes for a Fundraiser in aid of Cork’s Marymount Hospice. Below is a sample of the official ticket. Already the two very dedicated men have fundraised at both Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day and Kilcorney Feis 2014. The response has been great. A Committee of some six people holds meetings on a regular basis to coordinate the inspiring project for this praiseworthy cause. There is also a Millstreet Credit Union Account No. 3789T.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

At Cloghoula N.S. Pattern Day 2014

Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser 2014                                                                                          Update:   Total Funds to date: €469.00 (on 4th June 2014)


Millstreet Marymount Hospice Fundraiser 2014

Regional Report 1220

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1220 from  Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Tuesday morning, the first one in June.The lovely Month of May is gone but not forgotten. It was celebrated in style here in Duhallow t hanks to IRD Duhallow and the many people all over the barony who helped to put a wonderful program together.

One for every single day of the month.

The choice was wide-ranging and flexible, which meant that there was something for everyone. From early morning outdoor Masses, to late night concerts and dances. From photography and tablet training to lunchtime dramas, the list goes on . Last Thursday night in the waking days of the month a wonderful variety concert was held at Freemount. For almost three hours the cream of Duhallow’s talent entertained the large crowd. And in line with true Duhallow hospitality, some welcome refreshments were served to all at half time.
I want to compliment the organisers on their superb nights entertainment and to thanks them for the great time that was had by all. [read more …] “Regional Report 1220”

Karen’s “Tubrid” Celebrated at Trócaire Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition 2014….And a Reminder Also Regarding Mass in Tubrid Tonight at 8.

P5280036: Karen and Trish Groves, Campaigns Officer with Trócaire Ireland, at the awards ceremony in the National Library of Ireland, Dublin on Wednesday 28th May 2014.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Poet  Karen O’Connor (on right – originally from Station Road, Millstreet) and Trish Groves, Campaigns Officer with Trócaire Ireland, at the awards ceremony in the National Library of Ireland, Dublin on Wednesday 28th May 2014. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

We thank our good Friend, Karen for the following Press Release and we extend sincere congratulations on such a prestigious Award and especially on placing such national and international focus on beautiful Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet.   Incidentally there is Mass in Tubrid tonight at 8 (3rd June 2014) celebrated by Fr. Kevin Mulcahy in advance of tomorrow’s Examinations Commencement. The Press Release now [read more …] “Karen’s “Tubrid” Celebrated at Trócaire Poetry Ireland Poetry Competition 2014….And a Reminder Also Regarding Mass in Tubrid Tonight at 8.”

Millstreet Tidy Towns Association Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns Committee are very disappointed with our results in week 1 of this anti-litter challenge. Judging commenced on May 19th and at present we are currently ranked in last position of our category. Litter and cigarette butts continue to be a huge issue on our streets, particularly on the areas focused on in week 1 of judging. Judging continues from June 2nd – June 11th, with particular focus on Tanyard Wood.
Don’t forget to check out our website-

http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/

We thank Ciara for the update.  (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – The Ascension of the lord – 1st June, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
The Ascension of the lord – 1st June, 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: Kathleen Cashman, Clara Road; Teresa Tangney, Main Street; Sr. Alysious McAuliffe, Sydney & Doon, Kiskeam. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – The Ascension of the lord – 1st June, 2014”

Magnificent New Mural at Mill Race

This truly magnificent new Mural at the Mill Race on Station Road, Millstreet has just been so creatively designed by Murals.ie (the same Artist Company  that put the Mill View Mural in place last year)
This truly magnificent new Mural at the Mill Race on Station Road, Millstreet has just been so creatively designed by Murals.ie (the same Artistic Company that put the superb Mill View Mural in place last year).  We thank Jerry Buckley of Dooneen for alerting us to it.   Apparently this particular Mural was completed in a day.   Our compliments to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association for continuing to beautify Millstreet in such a wonderful manner especially in advance of  EJC2014 and the European Pony Championschips 2014 where part of our Town Tours will pass in this most historic part of Millstreet.   Well done also to the O’Regan Family who have been so very supportive in the creation of these splendid and much admired Murals.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Cloghoula N.S. First Holy Communion in Our Lady of Lourdes Church Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May 2014

First Holy Communicants from Cloghoula N.S. pictured in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May with Canon John Fitzgerald and Teachers Mary Murphy and Joanne Murphy. We thanks Justin Black of Justborn Photography, Millstreet for the excellent picture.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)
First Holy Communicants from Cloghoula N.S. pictured in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballydaly on Saturday, 24th May with Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P. , Principal Mary Murphy (on right) and Teacher Joanne Murphy.
We thank Justin Black of Justborn Photography, Millstreet for the excellent picture. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Patricia Kelly, Coomlogane

Patricia Kelly, CoomloganeKELLY (Coomlogane, Millstreet and formerly Glounthaune, Cullen): On May 30, 2014, very peacefully, with her family, in the exceptional care of the staff of Marymount Hospice, PATRICIA (nee McSwiney), beloved wife of the late Pat, treasured mother of Aedamur, Joe, Pádraig, Orla, Seán and the late Liam. Very sadly missed by her loving family, her sisters Eithne (Pyne), Anne (Murphy) and Mary, her cherished grandchildren Caitlín and Colm, daughter-in-law Patricia and daughter-in-law to be Fiona, son-in-law Gerard Corkery, her brother- in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends, near and far.
Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this (Saturday) evening from 5.30pm, followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Sunday) at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Death Notice: Matt Daly, Dysert

DALY (Dysert, Dromagh): On May 30, 2014, following an accident, MATT, beloved husband of Eilish (nee O’Leary) and much loved father of Matthew and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, brothers Pat, Michael, Dan and John, sisters Breda (McCarthy), Eileen (O’Flynn) and Kathleen (Collins), brothers-in-law Jerry, Joe, Mike and Connie (O’Leary), sisters-in-law Helen, Mary, Margaret, Eileen, Catherine (Cronin) and Eileen (Murphy), uncle Mikie (O’Flynn), nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his home on this (Saturday) evening with Rosary at 9pm. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer on tomorrow (Sunday) evening from 7pm to 9pm. Reception into St. John’s Church, Dromagh, on Monday for 2pm Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Fursey’s Cemetery, Banteer.

June Outdoor Adventure Festival

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There’s a competition to name this baby deer this weekend !

Preparation is underway for the Outdoor Adventure Festival at Millstreet Country Park this weekend. There’s activities and entertainment for all:

  • A Spirited Duck Race down the stream
  • A Wildlife Arts and Crafts area
  • A Mini Bus as intrepid explorers journey into the wild to catch a glimpse of the wild woodland creatures and the baby red deer en route.
  • Name the Deer Competition” – this competition will be running both Sunday and Monday of the June weekend
  • Bouncing Castle, Face Painting, & Music

Kids under 16 years old are FREE admission to the park and dogs are welcome also once on a leash.

Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH

2014-06-01 ToonsBridge 10 Walk ChallengeThe Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH, will take place around the Clara Loop on this coming Sunday (June 1st ’14).

Officially the walk starts at 12noon, but this year many people prefer to start earlier so organsiers will be there with registration book at 11am. Starting point down Clara Rd. Many of our walkers have sponsorship cards but most prefer to make a donation in the box when they register.

The organisers would be delighted if people from the Millstreet locality joined us on this.

For more details or details of the remaining 6 walks, email <email>, or check their Facebook Page

Update (4th June): Photos from the very successful walk can be seen here

[read more …] “Toonsbridge 10 Walk Challenge 2014 in aid of the Childrens WARD at CUH”

Anti Litter Challenge – Round 1

2012-06-19 anti litterResults from the first fortnight of the Cork County Council Anti Litter Challenge 2014 – League Table – Category A

1 Castletownbere 994
2 Blarney 992
3 Skibbereen 973.3
4 Dunmanway 971.1
5 Youghal 968.5
6 Millstreet 901.5

A bad start to a competition Millstreet won last year 🙁  Detailed marks for the week are on the Tidy Town website
[read more …] “Anti Litter Challenge – Round 1”

Willie Neenan Memorial 10km road race

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Only 4 weeks to go so its time to start training for the Willie Neenan Memorial 10km road race which takes place in Millstreet Town on 27th June at 7.30pm.
Online entries are now being taken on
Online entries are for runners ONLY and cost €10.
Anybody wishing to walk can enter on the day in the GAA Hall €5 and walkers set off at 6.30pm.
  Runners can also enter on the day at €15. 
Hopefully we will be blessed with the fabulous weather we had last year.
We are also looking for stewards so if you would like to help us out on the night we would be very grateful, please contact any club member or phone 087 2617001.

Regional Report 1919 – 27th May 2014

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1219 from Millstreet .  Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this mild sunny, Tuesday morning.

Pardon me if I’m not in my usual cheery mood this morning. By now you all know that our councillor Noel Buckley did not get re-elected to Cork County Council. We were dealt a dreadful blow when we heard it. Millstreet without him. Doesn’t seem right, doesn’t seem even safe. Safe from the ravages of to-days risky and uncertain political world.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1919 – 27th May 2014”

Death Notice: Teresa Tangney, Main St.

TANGNEY (Millstreet): On May 26, 2014, peacefully, after a short illness, at the South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, Cork, TERESA (nee Linnane), beloved wife of John Joe and loving mother of Evelyn, Catherine, Denis, Nicholas and Anne. Sadly missed by her loving family, her twin brother Tim, sons-in-law Edward and Niall, daughter-in-law Grace, grandchildren Aoife, Sean, Ellie, Zoe, Kate and Lydia, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening from 6pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Thursday, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Drishane Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Visiting Millstreet by Helicopter

Visiting Millstreet this morning in brilliant sunshine were the lovely Kim and Kanye, who most unusually arrived by helicopter into Millstreet Town Park. They had prearranged with us at Millstreet Museum to do some detailed research into Kim’s  ancestors this morning, who originally came from Annagloor. They are on a short visit to the Cork & Kerry region, and will be flying home this weekend.

Wednesday is MS World Day 2014

 

Wednesday, 28th May 2014 is MS World Day. Living with MS One Day Conference will be held in Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig.   This is just one of the many significant events being organised nationwide and worldwide to mark this very special day.   Next weekend’s church gate collection for MS takes place in Rockchapel, Meelin and Boherbue.  (S.R.)

Death Notice: Kathleen Cashman

CASHMAN (Millstreet and Ballinagree): On May 25, 2014, peacefully, at Nazareth Nursing Home, Mallow, KATHLEEN (nee O’Sullivan), beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) and sister of the late Dan. Sadly missed by her sons John and Noel, daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren Aoife, Darragh and Claragh, brother-in-law Fr. Dan S.M.A., sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on this Tuesday evening from 6pm. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Mick Casey And The Maple Ballroom

Although a fading memory it remains as a source of joy
Mick Casey owned the Maple Ballroom when i was a young boy
As the first Ballroom in Millstreet Town it became known far and wide
Far beyond the borders of the Duhallow countryside

A slightly built wiry looking gray haired fellow long before i reached my prime
Mick Casey was a carpenter and builder one ahead of his time
As a master builder of new homes he became widely known
The seeds of things of beauty in his brilliant mind was sown

[read more …] “Mick Casey And The Maple Ballroom”

Royal Millstreet Welcome for Kerry Rose 2014 Mary Hickey

A magnificent welcome awaited Teacher Mary Hickey of Rathmore on Monday morning when she arrived for work at Presentation N.S., Millstreet following her superb success in Tralee on Friday night when she was selected out of almost thirty beautiful Contestants as the Kerry Rose 2014 in the highly prestigious International Rose of Tralee Competition.   We are all so delighted for Mary who would be a totally ideal overall winner in August when the two-night television spectacular takes place – even the official song says “Mary – the Rose of Tralee”!   Here we share the marvellous photos of Teacher Joanna O’Connor which allow us to view the Monday morning welcome as well as the actual Friday night event in Tralee  where Daithí Ó Sé was the excellent Presenter on the night.  The late Teresa Tangney of Main Street, Millstreet  and a native of North Kerry who was such a supremely wonderful member of our Teaching Staff in Presentation N.S. until she retired twelve years ago and who has sadly just very recently passed to her Eternal Reward (R.I.P.) would have been so thrilled with this historic occasion when two Kerry Flags and Kerry Balloons adorned the entrance to our school and the “Rose of Tralee” was sung by All with such great enthusiasm for Mary.  We now share a selection of Joanna’s much appreciated pictures.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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