Mitchelstown Munster Vales

23/10/2016

Offer a 2 hour tutorial as a Christmas gift to a loved one on HOW to TRACE Family Trees / To solve family mysteries
Acquire many tips from Clan Search how to demolish brick walls to find your bloodlines and cherish the knowledge gained.
See Clan Search page 087.3589734

23/09/2016

Genealogy Course for beginners.
How To Do Genealogy / Family Trees / find heirs & grow your skills.
Genealogy course over 8 nights will be conducted in Fermoy Education centre starting October 10 th 7.30pm -9.30 pm .Registration October 3rd 7 - 8 pm Contact Looks interesting.Will have a look.. for details.Focus on specific genealogical sources suitable to do research Family histories including online sources. This class is not about how to organize pieces of paper--instead it is about ways to organize information in order to notice patterns, inconsistencies, and overlooked clues. How to analyze pre-1901 census information. Provides an overview of property and lease records, search procedures, and search methodologies .Find heirs, emigrants, homesteads / cemeteries , DNA testing. Reverse Genealogy - Finding current relatives to relatives of long gone emigrant ancestors, Multiple Tips including avoiding common mistakes.
How to arrange Clan Gatherings

Course Content: Break down of what students can expect to learn each night? Students will be guided to search online via the computers provided on different websites each night as well receiving tips how to speed up research and network with others doing similar research.

Course Duration: 8 weeks, beginning on the MONDAY October 10 2016 at Fermoy Education Centre , Registration Night Monday OCTOBER 3rd 7.30 pm -9 pm . Class to run each night 7:30pm – 9:30pm Tutor:: Seamus Fox, Clan Search 086.3589734

19/09/2016

Genealogy Course for beginners.
How To Do Genealogy / Family Trees / find heirs & grow your skills.
Genealogy course over 8 nights will be conducted in Fermoy Education centre starting October 10 th 7.30pm -9.30 pm .Registration October 3rd 7 - 8 pm Contact Looks interesting.Will have a look.. for details.Focus on specific genealogical sources suitable to do research Family histories including online sources. This class is not about how to organize pieces of paper--instead it is about ways to organize information in order to notice patterns, inconsistencies, and overlooked clues. How to analyze pre-1901 census information. Provides an overview of property and lease records, search procedures, and search methodologies .Find heirs, emigrants, homesteads / cemeteries , DNA testing. Reverse Genealogy - Finding current relatives to relatives of long gone emigrant ancestors, Multiple Tips including avoiding common mistakes.
How to arrange Clan Gatherings

Course Content: Break down of what students can expect to learn each night? Students will be guided to search online via the computers provided on different websites each night as well receiving tips how to speed up research and network with others doing similar research.

Course Duration: 8 weeks, beginning on the MONDAY October 10 2016 at Fermoy Education Centre , Registration Night Monday OCTOBER 3rd 7.30 pm -9 pm . Class to run each night 7:30pm – 9:30pm Tutor:: Seamus Fox, Clan Search 086.3589734

10/09/2016

Genealogy Classes
How To Do Genealogy / Family Trees / grow your skills for Beginners
Genealogy course over 8 nights will be conducted in Fermoy Education centre starting October 10 th 7.30pm -9.30 pm .Registration October 3rd 7 - 8 pm Contact 087.3589734 for details.Focus on specific genealogical sources suitable to do research Family histories including online sources. This class is not about how to organize pieces of paper--instead it is about ways to organize information in order to notice patterns, inconsistencies and overlooked clues. How to analyze pre-1901 census information. Provides an overview of property and lease records, search procedures and search methodologies .Find heirs, emigrants, homesteads / cemeteries , DNA testing. Reverse Genealogy - Finding current relatives to long gone emigrant ancestors, Multiple Tips including avoiding common mistakes. Tips on copying information.
How to arrange Clan Gatherings

Course Content: Break down of what students can expect to learn each night? Students will be guided to search online via the computers provided on different websites each night as well receiving tips how to speed up research and network with others doing similar research.

Course Duration: 8 weeks, beginning on the MONDAY October 10 2016 at Fermoy Education Centre , Registration Night Monday OCTOBER 3rd 7.30 pm -9 pm . Class to run each night 7:30pm – 9:30pm Tutor:: Seamus Fox, Clan Search 086.3589734

07/09/2016

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO HOW TO DO FAMILY HISTORY
Genealogy course over 8 nights will be conducted in Fermoy Education centre starting October 10 th 7.30pm -9.30 pm .Registration October 3rd 7 - 8 pm Contact 087.3589734 for details.

25/08/2016

MITCHELSTOWN HERITAGE DAY
A diverse group including international visitors attended the successful Mitchelstown Heritage Day on Saturday last conducted by Ballyhoura tour guides Michael Bermingham and Seamus Fox
It encompassed Ballyhoura Walking Festival , Munster Vales and Ireland’s ancient East as a celebration of Ireland’s Heritage week
It opened with hurling heroes talk at Mitchelstown Library. A photographic display was afforded to the many fans of native game who heard or saw the exploits of cuchulann to memorable encounters with Christy Ring, Austin Gleeson,Tom Cheasty, Ned Power ( former Ballygiblin coach) Mick Mackey, Jimmy Doyle, JBM, Babs, DJ. JJ, Rackard brothers, Pat Hartigan, Paddy Kelly, Pat Heffernan, Mick Houlihan, Eanon Gregan, John Galvin, Paddy Barry, Padraigh Horan, PJ Whelehan, King Henry, J*p Ryan, Micheal O'Hehir, Jamesie O’Connor, Johnny Callinan, John Connolly, Effin Eddie, Lar Corbett. These wielders of the caman surely with many others enriched people’s cultural and sporting lives .
CULTURE WALK

It was followed by a guided culture walk around the heritage town visiting “Galtee”, O'Connell GAA Park. Ice House, Coop’s first cheese plant, Jail, Free Masons House, Skittles game in Tod’s Yard, Park, John Mandeville, Timepiece, Croquet game in Kingston College, finishing with Coffee in Ramble Inn, Weather stayed dry to facilitate this interesting tour
Ballyhoura International Walking festival also included various other walk venues in the area
On Saturday a Half marathon held at Ballyorgan
Kilmallock Town Walk,
On Sunday Kilbehenny walk took off from Galtee Castle wood as did guided walks from Doneraile Park, Lough Gur, Kilfinane Historical town, Labbamolloga townland Walk and Bruff and Knocksouna harvest trail
GENEALOGY TALK:
Thirdly Clan search gave an informative Genealogy talk in the library on "How to trace ancestors near and far. Interested people sought and received information on their own family histories.
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO TRACE
An upcoming Genealogy course over 8 nights will be conducted in Fermoy Education centre starting late September. Contact 087.3589734 for details.

18/08/2016

Mitchelstown's Heritage Day Saturday August 20 as part of Ballyhoura Walking Festival eminating from Mitchelstown Library
HURLING HEROES TALK: 11am
Hear about Christy Ring, Austin Gleeson, Mick Mackey, Jimmy Doyle, Nicky English, Declan Browne, Ned Power, JBM, Babs, DJ. JJ, John Doyle, Nicky Rackard, Tony Doran, Martin Morrissey, Tony Browne, Tom Cheasty, Ken McGrath, Jamesy Kelleher, Joe Canning, King Henry, J*p Ryan, Micheal O'Hehir, Jamesy O’Connor, Johnny Callinan, Effin Eddie and many more. .
BALLYHOURA FESTIVAL WALK
Festival Walk Registration in Library at 11 am. It is a guided town with a Cultural theme visiting O'Connell GAA Park. Coop, Free Masons, Skittles Park, John Mandeville, Timepiece, Kingston College Croquet, Ice House, St. Fanahan's well.
GENEALOGY TALK:
Tracing Family by clan search at 2 pm in the library on "How to trace ancestors near and far. Why not find living relatives to emigrants. Seek extra info on your kin. All free to your family.

28/07/2016

MITCHELSTOWN HERITAGE DAY -
SATURDAY AUGUST 20 - Mitchelstown Library

HURLING HEROES TALK: 11am

BALLYHOURA FESTIVAL WALK
START from Library@ 11.30 am
Gaa Pitch, Ice House, St. Fanahans Well,
Kingston College Finish at 1.30 pm

GENEALOGY TALK: Tracing Family
CLAN SEARCH @ 2 pm

27/07/2016

Heritage Week Walk via
Ballyhoura Walking Festival
Saturday August 20 - Talk at Mitchelstown Library 11 am on GAA culture & Hurling Heroes with Ballyhoura festival WALK start at 11.30 am via Gaa Grounds and Ice house and St. Fanahans Well. Finish at 1.30 pm followed by Genealogy Talk " How to trace family HISTORY" by Clan Search at library 2 pm

22/07/2016

Memory pics Fanahan McSweeney AC Sports at Araglen Carnival

11/07/2016

The popular FANAHAN MCSWEENEY CLUB CARNIVAL SPORTS is on Friday next July 15th in Araglin GAA Grounds @ 6.45 pm. It's the club’s showcase event of the year . WHY NOT Experience the 3 county sporting amphitheatre on the bounds of the Premier, Rebel and the Deise.
Aspiring club athletes will don their club colours with pride participating in individual and relay events.Families are invited to bring the picnic basket .
Follow club details on facebook @ fanahanmcsweeneyac. Like and share with friends.
Mixed Relay u10, 12, 14, 19 .Teams = 2 boys + 2 girls or 3 girls +1 boys
Plaques as prizes and Fanahan McSweeney / Ned Hanley Cups for best boy / girl athlete of the meet.
Scoring: 3 pts for a win, 2 pts for 2nd and 1 pt for 3rd at individual events only. Seamus 087.3589734

21/06/2016

WOULD YOU like to FIND past / present relatives in Munster. Please have a VIDEO LOOK SEE from Seamus at Clan Search to tease out options

17/06/2016

GREAT NITE EXPECTED
FANAHAN McSWEENEY CLUB CARNIVAL SPORTS FOR ALL at ARAGLIN on FRIDAY JULY 15 @ 6.45 pm. ( COUNTY BOUNDS - TIPPERARY, CORK , WATERFORD) Novel Welly, Sliothar, Shot Throws,Races, Relays, High jumps, Long Pucks etc.
U 6 (2011) 50 m U 8 (2009) 80 m
U 9 80m, 300m
U 10 80 m, Ball Throw, Mixed Relay
U 11 100 m, 300 m, High Jump
U 12 100 m, Shot Putt, Mixed Relay
U 13 (2002) 100 m, 600 m, Poc Fada
U 14 High Jump, Mixed Relay
U 16 (1999) 100 m, 600 m Poc Fada
U 19 Shot Putt, Mixed Relay
Senior (born before 1999): 1500m
Poc Fada, Wellie Throwing
Mama’s & Papa’s: 100 m
Entry : €3 Juveniles €5 Adults
Mixed Relay : 2 gals + 2 boys €5
Novel Pathway Events: Pole vault , Skittles.
BEST BOY ATHLETES WINS FANAHAN McSWEENEY CUP
BEST GIRLS ATLETE WINS NED HANLEY CUP
Note 3 pts for a win, 3 pts for 2nd and 1 pt for individual events only.BRING THE PICNIC BASKET
Contact: 087.3589734 Facebook : fanahanmcsweeneyac for more details

02/06/2016

FANAHAN McSWEENEY Athletic Club host it's SPORTS FOR ALL at ARAGLEN CARNIVAL on FRIDAY JULY 15 at 6.45 pm
Novel Welly, Sliothar, 56 lb & Shot Throws,Races, Relays, High jumps,
Long Pucks etc. Bring the Picnic Basket, Folks
GALS & GUYS
U 6 (2011) 50 m U 8 (2009) 80 m
U 9 80m, 300m
U 10 80 m, Ball Throw, Mixed Relay
U 11 100 m, 300 m, High Jump
U 12 100 m, Shot Putt, Mixed Relay
U 13 (2002) 100 m, 600 m, Poc Fada
U 14 High Jump, Mixed Relay
U 16 (1999) 100 m, 600 m Poc Fada
U 19 Shot Putt, Mixed Relay
Senior (born before 1999): 1500m
Poc Fada, Wellie Throwing
Mama’s & Papa’s: 100 m
Entry : €3 Juveniles €5 Adults
Mixed Relay : 2 gals + 2 boys €5 / TEAM
Contact: 087.3589734 for more detail See Facebook fanahanmcsweeneyac

26/05/2016

Search for those old stories that entertain and are memorable.

26/05/2016

Wander through Time

25/05/2016

: Mitchelstown community games sports on Friday May 27 St. Fanahans 6.45 pm . Includes races,long puck, ball throw, jumps throws.Free 6-15 age

22/05/2016

Message to all. "Invite Mitchelstown area Comm Games athletic qualifiers in St. Fanahan’s at 6.45 pm Frid next May 27th . It's Free.
2 qualify per event, athlete can only qualify in 1 individual + relay event in Cork Final Sun Jun 12 @ CIT.
Age after Aug 1st 2016
U8: 60m , 80m;
100m : U10, U12, U14, U16;
U10 : 60m Hurd, 200m
U12; 600 m, Long Puck Boys, BallThrow, Long Puck Boys.
U14 : 80m Hurd ,Long Jump, Shot Putt, Javelin, 800m, Long Puck Girls
U16: high jump, discus, 1500m , Marathon 7km
To Select relay teams u 10,12,14,16 & mixed u13 & 15

U13 cross country, U12/u14 mixed relay, Duathlon U15. Its Free. NOTE HELP needed on Friday next. Also on June 12 county quiz U 14, handwriting u 10 & 14 and chess ? Only those registered can partake.'

05/05/2016

Clan Search offers Tuition on "How to Trace Family Trees for Beginners" . Enquire at Mitchelstown Library.
Want to know your Roots. Help is at Hand. Contact 087.3589734. See Facebook : Clan Search

05/05/2016

MITCHELSTOWN DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
Darkness into Light was a big success for a worthy cause. People of all ages are invited to join Mitchelstown Walking Group every Tuesday & Thursday from Leisure Centre at 7 pm.
Guided safe walks 4-5 km long - slow or brisk !
Hill walks to Galtees and Ballyhoura Festival Walks during heritage week on Saturday August 22 @ 11 am starting from Mitchelstown Library. 087.9320062

Over 60's Tone Up Class @ Tesco Training Room Wednesdays @ 7 pm. 087.3589734.

01/05/2016

Join Mitchelstown Walking Group every Tuesday & Thursday from Leisure Centre at 7 pm. Varied guided safe walks 4-5 km long - slow to brisk!
Bring a hi vis jacket please .

Prep before Hill walks to Galtees and Ballyhoura Festival Walks during heritage week on Saturday August 22 @ 11 am from Mitchelstown Library

Mitchelstown Senior Tone UP
Over 60's Tone Up Class @ Tesco Training Room Wednesdays @ 7 pm, Gentle Weights, stretching, nutrition. Etc. Query 087.3589734.

27/03/2016

Easter Commemoration Easter Monday at 3 pm
Groups from Mitchelstown, Anglesboro/Kilbehenny,
Ballylanders, Glen of Aherlow and Galbally will march to
represent the Volunteers who mobilised in Galbally on
Easter Sunday 1916.
Wreath will be placed at the monument
Ballads sung, Proclamation read, Oration by John O'Mahony, Dublin. Liam Lynch Memorial Pipe Band.
Light refreshments in Community Centre with a slide show of historic artifacts

19/02/2016

Join like minded in Mitchelstown Walking Group each Tuesday with 4-5 km guided walks to and from Mitchelstown Leisure Centre @ 7 pm. Enhance Mitchelstown as a Healthy Town.
All ages, buggies and dogs.
Also Mitchelstown Seniors
60 + Tone Up at Tesco Training Room on Wednesdays 7 -8 pm.
087.3589734

Why not join Mitchelstown Walking Club?