Duhallow News 1

Millstreet Pipe Band played at the Rose of Tralee Parade on Saturday 20th August, thereby continuing the tradition of performing there since the very first Rose of Tralee festival in 1959. The band then performed at Béal na Bláth on Sunday where RTE’s former Northern Editor Tommie Gorman delivered the oration to mark the 101st Anniversary of Michael Collins’ death. The band play under the direction of Pipe Major Brendan O’Sullivan, Drum Major Theresa Cleary & Lead Drummer Edmund Coffey.

The Mulcahy family with roots in Rockchapel at a function to honour Denis for his achievements with “Project children” , in Rochestown Park hotel by the County Cork BP and P Association. Mick, Tom, Mary, Denis and Pat. Pat was an integral part of “Project Children where they carried approx 20000 catholic and protestant children from Northern Ireland to the US during the troubles in the North. Caoimhe flannery, Pat Mulcahy and Emma Coughlan two of this years interns that spent the summer the US, part of an extension of “Project Children”

Bruach Na Carrige were delighted to welcome Donie Lucey from Critical - Emergency Medical Response to the Seisiún in Bruach na Carraige to present with the proceeds from their fundraising Seisiún which was held earlier in the year.

Newmarket Knitting And Crochet Group Returns

Newmarket Knitting and Crochet Group meet every Friday in the CYMS hall Newmarket from 10.30 to 12 o’clock. This group was set up by a couple of ladies 10 years ago to share their passion for crafts. We now have about 12 members . This is a very inclusive group and some members from COPE foundation join us on a regular basis, where they are made most welcome. The meetings have turned into a social gathering where we knit, crochet and enjoy a cuppa and chat. Our main charity is The Blankets of Hope Cork. We regularly deliver blankets to CORK CANCER CENTRE where they will be distributed to the various hospitals in cork. Please contact Rita on 0862059745 if you’d like to join us. No joining fee just turn up