Millstreet.ie

By John F. Kelleher

Deaths:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently Mrs O’Mahony Clondrohid, Tom Dineen Clondrohid, Teresa Mc Carthy Kilmeedy & Mairead O’Rahilly Kilcorney.

Ar dheis De go a raibh a namam dillis

Birth:

Congratulations to Caroline & Kevin Creedon Carrigaline on the birth of their baby boy.

Annual General Meeting:

The Annual General Meeting of the Aubane Social Club will be held in the Aubane Community Centre on the 18th March commencing at 9.00 p.m Sharp. New Members welcome to attend.

Set Dancing:
The weekly set dancing at the Aubane Community Centre continues every Monday night. All the best Polka sets and Hornpipes are promised in the lively sessions. The dancing on the floor commences at 9.15 pm

Annual Christmas Morning Climb Supports St Patrick’s Church Restoration Fund

The Aubane Social Club took time to time acknowledge a fundraising venture from one of it familiar hostings. All the participants in the club’s annual sponsored Mountain Climb which took place on Christmas Day morning were applauded for venturing out in great numbers to support the traditional staging and helping the St Patrick’s Church Restoration Fund.

Aubane Social Club’s Gerard Mc Sweeney commended the close on 150 participants who made it the most successful undertaking by the club. The brilliant weather added to the occasion in a venture growing in success supported by record numbers. This mountain climb on Christmas Morning has been ongoing now for over thirty years with a different charity benefiting each year. Last Year Marymount Hospice benefited from the proceeds of the climb but this year our beautiful historic St Patrick’s Church in Millstreet benefited. A cheque for €3,500 was presented by club member Sonya O’Riordan to Denis Lane Chairman of the St Patrick’s Church Restoration Fund Denis Lane said that he was no stranger to the Aubane area as it was where he was born and reared and his late mother Hannie Lane was a member of the Aubane Social Club for many years. Mr Lane expressed gratitude for the generous contribution which will go towards enchancing and restoring the Church. Cannn Declan O’Connor also thanked the Aubane Social Club and the participants of the climb. The photographs of the climb can be viewed on www.millstreet.ie A special word of Thanks to Sean Murphy & Mary Annakettel who filmed the climb from Dermot Healy’s Helicopter which was shown on LTV2 on Christmas Day Night which was an excellent programme. A special word of thanks to you all who climbed and those of you who subscribed to this worthy fund.

Presentation of €15,400 to Jonathon Irwin CEO of the Jack & Jill Foundation:

In October Billy & Ellen Sheehan proprietors of the Wallis Arms Hotel Millstreet joined forces with the Aubane Social Club and a number of local businesses to raise the money for the Jack & Jill Foundation. A representative from the Millstreet Youth Club also presented a cheque from the proceeds of their Halloween Party. The staff from Supervalu in Millstreet also raised money for this fund by hosting an instore event where the staff dressed up in costumes for the day. On Friday 21st January the cheque for €15,400 was presented to Jonathon Irwin the founder of the Jack & Jill Foundation in the Wallis Arms. As part of his visit for the presentation of the cheque, Jonathon Irwin CEO of the Jack & Jill Foundation asked families in Cork & Kerry to donate their old mobile phones to buy more home nursing care for terminally ill children and children with severe neurological delay aged 0-4 years old being cared at home. There are 50 Jack & Jill babies in the Cork & Kerry Border today and up to 300 nationwide. Mr Irwin reminded people that 250 old mobile phones can buy home nursing care for a sick child a month. Mobile phones can be handed into the Wallis Arms. Billy Sheehan said that Eilin Ni Mhurcu is the Jack & Jill Liason nurse who covers both counties. Mr Irwin thanked everyone who helped raise this huge amount money for the Jack & Jill Foundation. The Aubane Social Club & Billy & Ellen Sheahan of the Wallis also expressed a special word thanks to everyone who made this event an outstanding success. . For further information on the Jack & Jill Foundation log on to www.jackandjill.ie.

John F. Kelleher

March 2009

By John F. Kelleher

Deaths:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently Nonie Lane late of Aubane & Doneraile, Kitt Buckley Glenleigh Kilcorney, Tom Dowling Killarney, Millstreet & Charleville, Sean Buckley Kilcorney, Nora Leader Kilcorney, Noreen Dennehy Millstreet, Denny Cashman Tullig, Joan Courtney Islandahill, Mary Kelleher (Nee Kelleher) Clondrohid & late of Aubane, Sr Tecla Kelleher Cork, Michael Keating Killarney, Bridie Kelleher Ballyclough, and Treasa Moynihan Ballymakeera.

Ar dheis De go a raibh a namam dillis

Marriage:

Congratulations to Noreen Lane Newmarket & Shane O’Donoghue who were married on the 6th December

Annual Christmas Party
The Annual Mass and Senior Citizens’ party took place on Thursday 18th December in the Aubane Community Centre recently and was well attended by the local people. The Celebrants at the Mass were Canon Declan O’Connor PP and Fr James Mc Sweeney helped by a group from the Millstreet Church Choir. Following the mass, the party was held and patrons were entertained by a group from Ceomhaltas Ceoltoirí Eireann who played music and sang, and were joined by people from the crowd who gave renditions of their own songs. Many thanks to everyone that helped to make sure it was a thoroughly enjoyable night especially The Millstreet Choir, Ceolthois Ceoltoiri Eireann and to all the Aubane Social members who helped out on the night.

Christmas Morning Climb
The Christmas morning tradition of walking up a Mushera mountain took place again on Christmas Day Morning. This year the Sponsorship Proceeds of the climb were in aid of St Patrick’s Church Restoration Fund. At 10:30am the first group headed off from St John’s Well, while more were tackling the slightly easier route up along the wire by at the Millstreet Country Park. It was a beautiful fresh crisp morning, but I believe they could see what lay ahead of them, the dense fog on top of the mountain From a distance was the sound of a helicopter which really surprised the climbers as the fog was very dense and some people thought he didn’t realize he was so near the mountain. When the helicopter landed on board was the Pilot Dermot Healy from Killarney & the LTV2 film crew Sean Murphy & Mary Anketell who interviewed the participants of the Climb. It’s the first time ever a helicopter landed on Mushera Mountain on Christmas Morning. So after about an hour of moving uphill at peoples own pace, they got to the top at about 11:30. There were already a few dozen hardy souls plus a few dogs at the cross before them. By the time everyone had landed in the next half an hour, there were over One Hundred or so cheerful souls on top. After a few photos’ and a good long chat, they headed back for base. A special word of Thanks to Sean Murphy & Mary Annakettel who filmed the climb which was shown on LTV2 on Christmas Day Night which was an excellent programme.

Thanks to each and every one of you who climbed the Mountain on the day. For pictures of the day log on to www.millstreet.ie taken by Fr James Mc Sweeney.

Santa Claus Visited Aubane:
On Sunday 14th December Santa Claus visited all the boys and girls at the Aubane Community Centre. Santa arrived in great syle in a BMW after his sleigh broke down just outside Aubane. He received a warm reception from the crowd. He met all the children there and got notice of what they all wanted for Christmas! They all got a early gift from santa,and were asked to be good, and were delighted with themselves.
There was also a bouncy castle, teas & biscuits for everyone. Thanks to all the people that helped and to our Club Members Don O’Riordan and his wife Sonya who put the day together, and especially to Santa who took the time out of his amazing schedule to be with us for a few hours. Thanks to everyone who attended despite the bad weather conditions. Also special word of Thanks to those who gave us sponsorship, Bernard Crowley from LTV2 who filmed the event and to John O’Sullivan for supplying the Bouncing Castle.

Set Dancing:
The weekly set dancing at the Aubane Community Centre continues every Monday night. All the best Polka sets and Hornpipes are promised in the lively sessions. The dancing on the floor commences at 9.15 pm.

Around The Fireside

On December 30th a night of storytelling and singing took place in Aubane Community Centre around a nice homely warm fireside. A large crowd almost over eighty people gathered from far and wide to participate in both song and storytelling. Music was provided by local musicians and was enjoyed by all. In May another night will be held so watch this spot for the date. Thanks to all the singers and musicians who participated in this great annual get together.

American Tea Party

On Saturday 29nd November the Aubane Social Club hosted an American Tea Party at the Millstreet GAA Hall in Aid of the Aubane Community Centre Refurbishment Fund. Natural Gas entertained the crowd on the night. A huge crowd attended on the night. A special word of Thanks to who hosted tables and those who came on the night to support this event. Also Thanks to our sponsors, to the GAA Hall Committee who provided us with the venue and to Billy & Ellen Sheehan the Wallis Arms who provided us with tables & chairs.

Dancing Classes:
Dancing Classes have now commenced in the Aubane Community Centre since Tuesday 13th January and will continue every Tuesday night from 8.30 to 9.30 pm. If anyone is interested please contact Eileen O’Riordan or Gerdie Buckley for further details-.

As Secretary of the Aubane Social Club I would to thank you all who supported us by attending our different events which we held during 2008 or those who helped us in anyway. It is very much appreciated and we hope to see you all again in 2009.

Happy New Year to you All!!

Deaths:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently Catherine Kelleher Carriginimma, Chris Forde late of Millstreet & Knocknagree, John Mc Sweeney Meenskeey & John O’Riordan Glounthane.

Ar dheis De go a raibh a namam dillis

New Arrivals

Congratulations to the following parents of New Arrivals

Margaret & Eugene Barrett Aubane on the birth of their baby boy.

Juliette & John O’Keeffe Gurrane on the birth of their baby boy.

Sonya & Don O’Riordan Tullig on the birth of their baby boy.

Kate & Jerry Kelleher Aubane on the birth of their baby boy.

Irene & Tim O’Mahony Flintfield on the birth of their baby boy.

Engagements:

Congratulations to the following couples Padraig Creedon Aubane & Kathleen O’Sullivan Cloughlamore and also to Mairead Kelleher Aubane Cross & Paul Quinn from Co. Down who announced their engagements recently.

Marathon:

Congratulations to those locally who participated in the Dublin City Marathon during the October Bank Holiday.

Around the Fireside:

On Tuesday 30th December a night of stories and song around the fireside will take place in the Aubane Community Centre commencing at 8.30 pm sharp. Everybody is welcome.

Santa Claus is visiting Aubane:

On Sunday December Santa Claus will pay a visit to the boys and girls in the Aubane Community Centre on Sunday 14th December commencing at 2.00 pm till 4.00. All are welcome.

Annual Christmas Party for Aubane & the Surrounding Areas:

The Annual Mass and Christmas Party for the Aubane community and surrouding area takes place in the Aubane Community Centre on Thursday 18th December at 7.30 p.m. A great night of food and entertainment is guaranteed.

Annual Christmas Morning Climb:

The Annual Christmas Morning Climb takes place on Thursday 25th December at 10.30 am and the meeting place is the St John’s Well Car park not the Millstreet Country Park Entrance as we this year would like to get everyone starting from the same venue. The sponsorship cards will be available from myself or from any Social Club member. This year the proceeds of the climb will be in aid of St Patrick’s Church Millstreet Restoration Fund.

Annual Fancy Dress in Aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation :

The Annual fancy dress took place on Friday (31th October) in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The annual event raises money for charity each year. Last year the money raised went to the Cullen & District Special Needs Association & The Aubane Social Club. There was a fantastic turnout again this year with a very impressive display of costumes. The variety, the colour and the great effort that everybody went to in dressing up makes this night, one of the best in Millstreet. Ghosts and Witches met up with the Teletubbies, Batman the Tyrone football team and many more at the popular charity fancy dress Halloween disco. The organisers Aubane Social Club & the Wallis Arms Hotel were thrilled by the response. The proceeds of €14,000 from the function went to the Jack & Jill Foundation. The staging of the Fancy Dress continues to grow in stature and is now a permanent event on the social calendar in Millstreet. This year’s event was the biggest ever attracting people from all over the Duhallow Area and from Cork City and beyond. The foundation provides early intervention home respite to families of young children with severe neuro developmental delay and palliative conditions requiring extensive medical and nursing care at home. The Wallis Arms teamed up with the Aubane Social Club to host the event where dance goers took the floor to the sound of the popular Eddie O’Gorman Pacific Blue which was followed by a party and disco in the Nite Club. An Auction of Jerseys from the Tyrone, Cork GAA and the rugby team provided great interest as did the individual fancy dress winners. Helen O’Flynn took the prize for best female costume and Con Dennehy collected the Male equivalent. As member of the organising committee a special thanks to all the sponsors, and those dressed up and came on the night to support the event. Also those on the organising committee both from the Aubane Social Club and the Wallis Arms Well Done.

Set Dancing:

The weekly set dancing at the Aubane Community Centre continues every Monday night. All the best Polka sets and Hornpipes are promised in the lively sessions. The set dancing has now gone from strength to strength with the dance floor full evey Monday Night and it is a credit due to the organisers so take a bow. The dancing on the floor commences at 9.15 pm sharp. On the 22 th December it is the Set Dancing Christmas Party Night

On Holidays:

It was great to see many people visiting the area since the last edition of the Clara News. My good friends Brigette & Pascal Friossart from Reims in France gave a trip home.

A Warm Welcome:
On behalf of the Aubane Social Club I would to entend a warm welcome to those who have taken up residence in the Aubane Area recently. Happy Christmas to ye all in your new homes as it is your first Christmas in the area. Ye are more than welcome to come and join in the activities we host in our Community Centre.

The Aubane Website Link:
The Aubane Community Website was set up over a year consisting of the History of Aubane, Aubane School, St John’s Well, Places of Interest around the Aubane Area, Aubane Community News and Photographs of the various events that were held during the year. the Aubane Community News. If anyone has any pictures or articles relating to the above that they would like to contribute please forward them to myself John F. Kelleher. The Aubane Social Club email addresses are <email> or aubane@eircom

Calendar in Aid of the Mercy Hospital Cork Pastoral Care

An ideal Christmas present this year is Fr James Mc Sweeney’s Calendar for 2009

This year all proceeds from the Calendar are going to a number of charities. With

the current recession and government cutbacks many charities are working harder

at ground level and also at the same time trying to raise money to keep going. Cork

Sick Poor Society is one of the oldest charitable societies in Cork. It was founded

back in 1853 to look after the needs of the less well off and it still works to provide

financial and other supports to those in need across the city. Stuart Mangan Fund:

Stuart is from Fermoy whose life changed forever last April when a simple tackle in

rugby left him with a devastating spinal injury. He is completely paralysed from the

neck down and unable to breathe without a ventilator. In coming to terms with his

horrific injury, Stuart has managed to show incredible courage and friends say he is

determined to deal positively with his drastically altered circumstances. The Stuart

Mangan Fund has been set up for his care. Vincent De Paul: The current downturn

has meant a great pull on its resources. They are working harder than ever to meet

increasing demands from those less well off. Their work is carried out quietly and

efficiently by a wide team of volunteers. Shine Autism Charity (IPAA) is based here

in Cork and help families with the diagnosis of autism. They also have a preschool in

Carrigaline and have a fantastic intervention team. They run an after school club and

help many families in the city and county. The Edith Wilkins Foundation: Edith

Wilkins is an amazing Cork woman who has spent the past 23 years caring for street

children in Calcutta and Darjeeling in West Bengal, India. She is a true Irish

missionary. Supported by family and friends she works 16 hours a day to make a

better life for those she cares for.

This is the 6th calendar that we have put together with the Evening Echo. Our target

is €25,000 and we are delighted to be able to bring you another quality calendar. This

calendar should retail for €12 but thanks to the generosity of our sponsors we can

keep the costs down to €7. Thanks to so many shops who sell this calendar without

commission. Your generosity makes such a difference to the charities involved

Pat and Nora Casey, Ballinagree beautiful alpaca made fo a most interesting

front cover!

P.S. The calendar can also be posted to anywhere in the world for €10 (includes post

and packaging) Send on a cheque for €10 made payable to 2009 Charity Calendar

and send it on to Fr.James McSweeney, Chaplain,

Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork .

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everybody at home and abroad a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2009! As I embark on my holiday to Thialand and Australia till Christmas Eve.

John F. Kelleher

December 2008

Deaths

We extend our greatest sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently Johanna Lehane Aubane, James O’Connell Dripsey & Ballingarry, Queenie Piggott Gurrane.

Ar dheis De go a raibh a namam dillis

Dancing Classes:
Dancing Classes have now commenced in the Aubane Community Centre since Tuesday 7th October and will continue every Tuesday night from 8.00 to 9.00 pm. These classes are for eight weeks till the end of November. If anyone is interested please contact myself John Kelleher Secretary on 086 1942161 or Eileen O’Riordan or Gerdie Buckley for further information..

A Warm Welcome:
On behalf of the Aubane Social Club I would to entend a warm welcome to those who have taken up residence in the Aubane Area recently. Ye are more than welcome to come and join in the activities we host in our Community Centre.

[read more …] “Aubane Notes October 2008”

By John F. Kelleher

Deaths:

We extend our deepest sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the following who died recently Ann Kelleher Finanefield, Gavin Tarrant Kilcorney, Joan Guerin Ballydaly, Chris Moynihan Boherbue, Mick Kelleher Kilowen, Arthur Anders Kilmeedy, John Buckley late of Mushera & Millstreet, David O’Connell late of Toorenbawn & Lombardstown, Bridie Murphy Shanaknuck, Catherine Lane Ballinatona, John O’Shea, Killowen Sean Sheehan Laugh, John Kelleher Lackabawn.

Ar dheis De go a raibh a namam dillis

Engagement

Congratulations to Carol Sheehan Rathmore and Denis Kelleher Aubane who announced their engagement recently while holidaying in Australia .

Set Dancing:
The weekly set dancing at the Aubane Community Centre recommences on Monday night 29th September until May 2009. All the best Polka sets and Hornpipes are promised in the lively sessions. The dancing on the floor commences at 9.15 pm.

The Aubane Website Link:
The Aubane Community Website was set up over a year consisting of the History of Aubane, Aubane School, St John’s Well, Places of Interest around the Aubane Area, Aubane Community News and Photographs of the various events that were held during the year. the Aubane Community News. If anyone has any pictures or articles relating to the above that they would like to contribute please forward them to myself John F. Kelleher. The Aubane Social Club email address is <email>

Happy Birthday :

Happy Birthday to Peter Moynihan Lackdota, who celebrated a very special birthday recently.

On Holidays:

It was great to see many people visiting the area since the last edition of the Clara News. My good friends Brigette & Pascal Friossart from Reims in France gave a trip home during the summer.

Subject: LETTER TO THE EDITOR, THE CORKMAN —

Aubane

Millstreet

Co. Cork

29 August 2008

Dear Sir,

IN SUPPORT OF JERRY SHEEHAN

I agree totally with Jerry Sheehan’s critique of official tourist bodies and their lack of support and appreciation for the tourist potential of areas outside the ‘honey pots’ such as Blarney and Killarney (Corkman, 28/8/08).

What makes Jerry’s case even stronger is that the unique Country Park he has created lies exactly halfway between both these tourist spots and all are directly connected by the first tourist project ever created in Ireland – the Cork-Killarney Turnpike road opened on 1st May 1748. His Park could, quite literally, be the centre of a new tourist product.

This road was built by John Murphy of Castleisleand who first saw the tourist potential of Killarney’s lakes and Blarney castle and created a road that joined them – which it still does – for those who know it. That road later thrived as the historic Butter Road for well over a century;

This road connects historic and cultural centres such as Shandon, Blarney, Tower, Mathey, Rylane, Mushera and Sliabh Luachra. There is a myriad historic and archaeological site along its route as well as new attractions such as the new International Golf Course at Tower, the Millstreet Country Park itself and the Green Glens in Millstreet.

The road and environs is also ideal for environmental friendly tourism and activities such as road, hill and mountain walking as well as appreciating the wildlife or simply enjoying the sheer scenic beauty.

It is a perfect introduction, and is complementary, to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry. Its development and promotion could add a new dimension to tourism in the South West and add to the variety available.

Fáilte Ireland and others have indicated the potential of adding the Butter Road and what it has to offer to the tourist products available to visitors but it has yet to even appear on any tourist map or brochure. Why? Surely that would not be too difficult or expensive to arrange? The Butter Museum in Shandon is rightly promoted – so why not the Butter Road?

Yours sincerely,

Jack Lane