Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
.
Each of us have a different view on this cold weather. For some like those playing in the snow above (also see tire tubing video below) it is all good fun, while for others like this fox which was captured at Coole this morning, snow is just another thing to make survival more difficult, and for her it can become a matter of life and death. [read more …] “Two Sides of the Snow”
Our virtual Snow Tour of Millstreet continues on this Sunday, 19th Dec.. We begin by observing Fr. Paddy O’Byrne saying 11.30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church as viewed on Church television available now in an increased number of homes due to the major extension of the aerial on the roof of the Church. We then proceed from [read more …] “Snow Tour of Millstreet on Sunday, 19th Dec. 2010”
We have just been informed that Presentation N.S., Millstreet and Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet Boys’ National School will remain closed on tomorrow, Monday, 20th December 2010 due to weather conditions. When further updates emerge we shall post them here on our website.
We are delighted to note the very large number of website visitors who have viewed our snow scenes from yesterday (Friday). We now continue to take you on a Christmas tour of Millstreet from midday today until nightfall when people attended the Saturday night church vigil Mass at [read more …] “Snow Scenes in Millstreet on Saturday, 18th Dec. 2010”
Christmas Snow arrived in Millstreet on Friday evening (17th Dec.) and within a very short time the whole area was covered in a white blanket of snow. Here we share a selection of [read more …] “Christmas Snow in Millstreet”
Having escaped the snow for the two weeks from the end of November to the start of December, we have finally got our fair share of it this evening (as seen in the photo above) with about 6cm falling already … and no end in sight until the morning … maybe. Be careful out there … and it if you get a chance try to enjoy it 🙂
Herlihy Supermarket Group has acquired a new store in Millstreet Co Cork. The store, formally known as Dennehy’s Centra, West End, Millstreet, became part of the Herlihy Group on 3rd December 2010. This Centra store has been providing for the Millstreet community for over twenty five years.
Herlihy Supermarket Group has achieved a number of accolades in 2010 including [read more …] “Herlihy’s Centra, West End, Millstreet”
Please support this annual fun filled event for a good cause.
(Sponsorship Cards in most shops around town)
New Year’s Day can often be a quiet day, bring the family for an
hour of fun to encourage the brave souls attempting the cold
waters of the Blackwater river.
[read more …] “Sponsored New Year’s Day swim at the Boeing, Dooneen”
PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 12th December, 2010
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: Jeremiah Forde, Dromahane & Direen
Brian O’Dea, Carrigaline, Rathmore & London
[read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 12th Dec. 2010”
Introduced by “… lets meet a man who knows about Ford Escorts”, John Moynihan who runs his rallying workshop on the West End in Millstreet, appeared on a special edition of RPM Motorsport which was covering the inaugural running of the “Historic Stages Halloween Rally” which was run in Carrick-on-Suir, where stars of the 1970s and 80s competed.
The video is available on the RTE website, and John is talking from 38:45 to 43:30, and is only available until Sunday 2 January 2011.
“Child minder wanted to come in to child’s home. Located in the Millstreet area. Contact number 0879862625”
Cork’s Maureen O Sullivan and her Hamper Packers
Community Christmas Appeal 2010
Running now for approx 33years
Food parcels for the Homeless at Christmas
Essential foods – for example
Tea
Coffee- small jars
Sugar
Rice
Cereal
Spaghetti
Soup
Biscuits
Tinned –Stews, Cornbeef, etc.
Toiletries – Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shampoo, and Shower gel,
Always needed – Socks, scarf’s or gloves or good quality warm jumpers
Sleeping bags
Cigarettes
Drop in centre – Millstreet – O’Regan Mills office ask for Hannah
Boherbue – Educare Centre–ask for Tina Enwright
Any Volunteers to travel to Cork for the sorting out of foods will be kindly appreciated.
Margaret Crean will collect on Wednesday 22nd and take items to Cork
on Thursday 23rd December.
Here we share a selection of images from the superb 60th Birthday Celebrations for Martin Cleary, Clara Road, Millstreet. The well known and very popular Martin who is Sacristan at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet truly got a mighty surprise when, having arrived at “Clara Inn”, Church Street on Friday 3rd December he was greeted by [read more …] “Birthday Celebrations at “Clara Inn””
Presentation N.S., Millstreet will present “The Greatest Treasure of All” – A Nativity Play – in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on Monday, 13th December at 7.30 p.m. . All are very welcome to this much anticipated production.
The 45 Drive in aid of the Millstreet Community Hospital at the Green Glens on Wednesday evening the 8th December 2010 has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions. The event will be rescheduled to a later date.
Due to present weather conditions it has been decided to defer Margaret McCarron’s presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle’s meeting which had been scheduled to take place in the Canon O’Donovan Centre this Friday, 10th December 2010 at 8.15 p.m.. This much anticipated presentation will take place in 2011.
A very successful Christmas Market was here at Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall from 3rd – 5th December. Here we share images of the magnificent variety of exquisite works of art which were on display and of the wide range of Christmas present choices there was available at the very attractive event. Great credit is due to [read more …] “Millstreet Christmas Market 2010”
Hi Everyone,
