Category: In the Newspapers

Millstreet in the News – 6th November 2013

Joanne O’Riordan to be Guest of Honour at 2013 TG4 Ladies All Star Awards on November 9th … (ladiesgaelic.ie – 6th Nov)

2014 European Pony Championships to be held at Green Glens: The Green Glens  in Millstreet has been selected to host the 2014 European Pony Championships from July 16th to 20th next year … (MillstreetHorseShow.ie – 5th Nov), (also: The Irish Field)

Conor Cusack shows it is brave for a man to show his feelings: Joanne O’Riordan talks about depression, talking about it and grown men crying … (Irish Examiner – 4th Nov)

Millstreet Matters: Cullen Young at Heart / Careers Advice / Ladies  Night / Aubane Style Coaching / Aubane Security Meeting / Blessing of Graves / Community Meeting … (The Corkman – 31st Oct)

2012-05-28 The original building of the former Cloghoula N.S., Millstreet, as it appears in 2012. Credit Photo Seán Radley
The former Colghoula NS

No resolution in sight for future of ‘eyesore’ – Cllr Noel Buckley urges Cork County Council to take action to facilitate the removal of the derelict former Cloghoula National School building which has been branded an “eyesore” … (The Corkman – 31st Oct)

Joan O’Riordan wins the Clondrohid Lotto Jackpot: … (ClondrohidGAA 30th Oct)

Love and hate on world’s playing fields: Joanne O’Riordan talks about the good and bad in how sports fans react … (Irish Examiner – 28th Oct)

ROCS provides support at every step of the way: At the Reach Out Cancer Support (ROCS) group in Millstreet a person with cancer will be made feel at ease and, of course, enjoy a welcoming cup of tea and few slices of banter along the way … (The Corkman – 24th Oct) [read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 6th November 2013”

Millstreet in the News – 25th October 2013

Millstreet Matters: Looking ahead to ladies night / Aubane Style Coaching / GAA Draw … (The Corkman – 24th Oct)

Garda pursuit reached speeds of 180kph: Dangerous high-speed driving across North Cork in a stolen car last September, which went through Millstreet and finished in Ballydaly goes to court … (Irish Examiner – 25th Oct) (Also in the Corkman)

Frawley Family Thrilled at Double Win: The overwhelming delight of the Frawley family upon winning their Irish Examiner National Dairy Show 2013 Supreme Champion two-in-a-row last weekend signified the high standing of the Millstreet competition … (Irish Examiner – 24th Oct)

On the trail of Great,Great,Grandfather Mahony in Millstreet and Knocknagree: From a death notice in a NZ newspaper that his great grandfather had inserted in 1901, this New Zealander had traced his ancestry to Millstreet, and arrived here to fond the museum closed! … (travelblog.org – 23rd Oct)

Did Kathleen get Anything: Steven O’Riordan, of Magdalene Survivors Together, spoke to Mary Wilson on RTÉ One’s Drivetime, on the death of Magdalene survivor Kathleen Whelan (23rd Oct)

Warning on Liver Fluke: Animal health topics were discussed with the Osmonds technical team at the National Dairy Show … (Agriland.ie 22nd Oct)

Let’s lose the doom and gloom for a week: Joanne O’Riordan muses on why we’re such a bunch of cynics, and why we should have a positivity week … (Irish Examiner – 21st October)

All I have is two dogs and a thousand songs: Singer-songwriter Jimmy McCarthy is interviewed for the Sunday Independent, and in it recalls how he was sick as a child and spent the first four years of his life with his grandfather James Manly in Church Street – (Sunday Independent 20th Oct)

Fine Gael’s Collins wants asylum process changed: Laws governing the asylum seeking process are “outdated” according to a Millstreet based TD … (Corkman – Oct 17th)

4G is rolled out in Duhallow as problems persist – The people of Duhallow have experienced dire mobile phone coverage for weeks on end this week they got the very latest in mobile accessibility rolled out across the region … (Corkman – Oct 17th)

Community Funding Welcomed:  TD Áine Collins (FG) has welcomed the announcement of €95,000 for local community projects in Millstreet, Charleville, Banteer, Kanturk and Newmarket from the Cork County Council Community Fund … (Corkman – Oct 17th)

Dairy advice and lots more: Dairy Farmers are at a crossroads as the 2015 post quota era approaches fast – however, there is free advice available at the National Dairy Show… (Corkman – Oct 17th)

Sean Treacy remembrance at Kilfeacle: Tom Meaney is to deliver the oration to Sean Tracey, one of the men of Soloheadbeg who was killed in action by British Crown forces in 1920.

Hilariously bad penalty box drawn by Millstreet Celtic: It takes time and effort to draw a straight line on a football pitch, but come on lads this is ridiculous, as Eric’s photo of the Millstreet Celtic penalty box was seen worldwide (joe.ie – 17th Oct) [also on 101greatgoals.com]

My grandfather raised me with the milk of the Black Kerry Cow

Singer-songwriterJimmy McCarthy who spent the first four years of his life in MillstreetIn and interview in the Sunday Independent yesterday, singer-songwriter Jimmy McCarthy recounts how he spent the first few years of his life living in Church Street with his grandfather when he was sick:

‘Jimmy, who was born in 1953, spent the first four years of his life with his grandfather James Manly in Church Street in Millstreet while his parents and his 11 siblings – two sisters and nine brothers – lived 30 miles away in Cork.

“I wasn’t very well,” he says, adding that [read more …] “My grandfather raised me with the milk of the Black Kerry Cow”

Millstreet in the News – 15th October 2013

 I was blown away by film reception: Joanne O’Riordan reflects on the big event that was the launching of her documentary … (Irish Examiner – 14th Oct)

Finding Garrett Cotter: an introduction to the story behind the Millstreet man whose name’s on a river and a new dam that supplies potable water to Canberra in Australia … (canberratimes.com.au 11th Oct)

Number of TDs should be reduced – A letter to the Irish Examiner – 11th Oct

Dromtarriffe / Kilcorney News The Cork 20 Rally brought a hive of activity to the area / Dromtarriffe Ladies Football / Bowling news and results / Dromtarriffe GAA / Astro Turf … – (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Bumper Rally Weekend in Millstreet  The Cork 20 International Rally lured thousands of visitors into Millstreet for a bumper weekend that generated a terrific boost to the economy of the catchment area … (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Duhallow Community Fund Allocation Grants  €95,000 will make their way to seven community groups in Duhallow, with the lion’s share of €37,500 going to Millstreet … (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Get into Fancy Dress and Raise Funds for Charity The Aubane Social Club in association with The Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet play host to their annual fancy dress fundraiser on Friday, October 18… (Corkman – Oct 10th)

Curtains up for national Dairy Show A record prize fund of €30,000 has been announced for the 31st National Dairy Show which will [read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 15th October 2013”

Millstreet in the News – 8th October 2013

Be a good sport, like this year’s hurlers – Joanne O’Riordan writes in the Irish Examiner – 7th Oct

The rise of the underdogs and the fall of the greats, the memories, the new talent and the passion and sportsmanship all came to a blistering end when Clare defeated Cork, to win Liam McCarthy for just the fourth time…

Customers bin Vodafone phones over ‘abysmal’ coverage – Corkman – Oct 3rd

VODAFONE customers in Duhallow are throwing their phones into the dustbins as coverage has been described as “abysmal”…

Burglaries on the rise in north Cork – Corkman – Oct 3rd

The 21 Garda stations across North Cork, from Watergrasshill in the east to Millstreet in the west, recorded a 12% increase in the rate of burglaries in 2013 compared to 2012…

World premiere of film on Joanne’s life – Irish Examiner – 7th Oct

Girl born without limbs tells of her ambition to become a sports pundit and meet One Direction – Irish Mirror – 7th Oct

Joanne is the real winner in new biopic – Independent – 7th Oct

Stage by stage reporting on the Cork 20 Rally – RallyNews.net – 6th Oct

VIDEO: No Limbs No Limits – Irish Examiner – 6th Oct

VIDEO: No Limbs, No Limits – Film of the life of Inspiring Teen Joanne O’Riordan debuts – RTÉ News Now – Oct 6th

[read more …] “Millstreet in the News – 8th October 2013”

Millstreet in the News – 26th September 2013

‘Rat poison’ warning over illegal cigarettes – the Corkman – 26th Sept

MEP Máiréad McGuinness to give a keynote speech when she opens the National Dairy Conference in Millstreet next month – Examiner.ie – 28th Sept

Pat Broderick
Pat Broderick

€42,000 worth of Mephedrone seized in Rathcoole – Journal.ie – 25th Sept

Swiss police investigate fatal stabbing of Corkman (about Pat Broderick) – Irish Examiner – 24th Sept [also in the Journal.ie, the Corkman]

Film reels in the 17 years of my life – the Joanne O’Riordan column on the Irish Examiner – 23rd Sept

Millstreet’s Kitefest – Sky’s the limit for cancer research – avondhupress.ie – 21st Sept

Interview: No limbs, no limits for ‘pretty unique’ Joanne – Irish Examiner – 21st Sept

Millstreet Matters (Youth Club, Trad for Trócaire, Aubane Dancing, Gramaphone Circle, and more…) – The Corkman – 19th Sept

Hunt is on for our best young business heads – The Corkman – 19th Sept

Duhallow Championships put on hold – The Corkman – 19th Sept

International rally ready to roar around Millstreet – The Corkman

Millstreet in the News – 20th September 2013

Farmer jailed for assault on neighbour – Irish Examiner – 20th Sept

Oh Trap, where did it all go wrong? – Joanne O’Riordan column in the Irish Examiner – 16th Sept

John Tarrant comes second picking best team since 1970 – Irish Independent – 16th Sept

Interview: Áine Collins on Life, Family and Politics – Irish Independent – 14th September

Toughathlon 2 is coming – toughathlon.ie

Jobs: Warehouse Forklift Operative Wanted – recruitireland.com

Millstreet in the News – 5th Sept 2013

Mary Kate fundraiser hailed as a great success – Corkman – 5th Sept

Gold Leadership Award for Rebecca Enright – Corkman – 5th Sept

Duhallow hurling is now reaping what it has sown – Corkman – 5th Sept

Congrats to Gillian Kelleher who won best dressed lady at Tullamore Show, and followed it up with a win at Bantry Show– Harvey | Rogers Photography

Aine singled out by Youth Defence while on pilgrimige – Irish Independent – 8th Sept

‘Pump School’ for children with diabetes in Cork and Kerry – Southern Star – 4th Sept

Denmark’s location for Eurovision 2014 draws comparisons with Millstreet – Irish Independent (3rd Sept) – [also: RTE.ie]

Millstreet to step up a gear with rally plans – Irish Examiner – Sept 3rd

Brennans light up Cyclefest’s visit to Millstreet – Corkman – 29th Aug

Shear genius at the cutting edge nets €30k for St John’s – Corkman – 29th Aug

World TaeKwon-Do for Millstreet club member Connie – Corkman – 29th Aug

Emmets hang on for victory over Millstreet – Corkman – 29th Aug

Horse Fair promises bumper crowds – Corkman – 29th Aug

Tender is out for the Construction of two extra classrooms in the Presentation NS – mytenders.ie –  29th Aug

Charity Kitefest at Millstreet Country Park in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research – Irish Examiner – 27th August [also: Corkman]

Irish Horse TV visits the Millstreet Horse Show (video 8mins) -IrishHorseTV.ie

Millstreet in the News – August 27th 2013

 

Cork 20 Press Launch on Aug 30th (all welcome) – motorsporttrader.ie – 26th Aug (the Corkman)

Joanne secures €50,000 UN fund towards robot – Irish Times, the Corkman – 26th Aug

Joanne stars in goals during the Meelin world record – Irish Examiner – 26th Aug

Story of the train out of Tralee, which broke down in Millstreet was later in the day involved in an accident with multiple fatalities (1983) – leinsterleader.ie – 23rd Aug

Millstreet finally gets the key to town museum – Corkman – 22nd Aug

JHC: Tullylease edge Millstreet after extra-time battle – Corkman – 22nd Aug

Robert Emmets clinch one-point victory over brave Millstreet – Corkman – 22nd Aug

Paddy Moore amongst those who save the life of Boherbue man – the Corkman – 22nd Aug

Visitor to Millstreet Rebekah Ruth logs her first day in Millstreet – rebekahruthbooks.com – 19th Aug

O’Flynn Medical expands medical aids business – Corkman – 15th Aug

Excitement building for Horse Show – Corkman 15th Aug

In-form O’Connor leads top entry at Millstreet Horse Show – Corkman 15th Aug

Francis Brennan saddles up for Millstreet CycleFest – West Cork Times – 12th Aug

Millstreet Horse Show secures Olympic Jumps – Examiner – Aug 5th

In the Newspapers: 24th July 2013

2013-07-17 Marie Twomey leads out the Cork and Kerry teams at the Final of the Humphery Kelleher Cup

Millstreet Matters – Corkman 25th July

Millstreet dancers at the Fleadh Cheoil, Willie Neenan Memorial 10km, Irish Cancer Society Collection, the ICA trip, and More

‘Anyone can make their life the best life possible’ – Southern Star (July 24th)

Joanne O’Riordan, was given a standing ovation at CoAction’s Biennial Advocacy Conference last week, where she spoke on achieving the best from what you have.

Newmarket’s fun day in the sun – Corkman 18th July

THE sun shone brightly on the third Newmarket and District Agricultural Show last Sunday in the Green Glens Arena

Large turnout for the Humphrey Kelleher Cup – Corkman 18th July

MILLSTREET played host to the Humphrey Kelleher Memorial U15 Football Cup Final on Saturday last.

‘I don’t want to be the poster girl in media frenzy’ – Corkman 18th July

The view of Millstreet’s Deputy Aine Collins on the incident in the Dáil last week.

A Little Taste of Home – Irish Connected Magazine (Canada) July 9th

John O’Riordan gives his definitive list of where in Toronto you can indulge in the beloved little flavours of that you miss from home.

Wastwater Treatment Plant Upgrade approved

In the Newspapers: 18th July 2013

It’s a Bug’s life in Millstreet – Cork Independent 18th July

Getting ready for Ireland’s first ever ‘Bug Festival’ which is taking place in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.

Farmers feeling the heat as drought anguish takes hold – Irish Independent 17th July

Local vet Mairead Piggott with a few words for farmers the current drought.

Collins: ‘Lapgate’ not typical of Dáil behaviour – Breakingnews.ie 17th July

Millstreet TD Áine Collins says that the incident last week was not typical of behavior in the Dáil.

Rwanda’s women get ahead, while Ireland prepares for quotas – deshocks.com – 13th July

Political commentator Deirdre O’Shaughnessy after a trip to Rwanda to meet women politicians there, spends time with two TDs who are mothers – Mary Lou McDonald and Áine Collins

Come to our creepy crawly wonderland – Jul 11th

A WeekendD of creepy crawlies, bugs and slugs await as Ireland’s first ever Bug Festival is set to take place in Cork.

Exciting action in Sing Cup – Jul 11 2013

Terriffic fare emerged for the Sing Cup hosted at Millstreet Pitch and Putt.

Scratched face over husband kiss tale – Corkman 11th July

AN asylum seeker in Millstreet who “scratched” the face of another woman was fined €100 by Judge Brian Sheridan.

Junior Hurling Championship: Millstreet 0-12 Banteer 0-11 – Corkman 4th July

Millstreet battened down the hatches to brave a late comeback from Banteer in the EPS Bison Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship in Kilbrin on Saturday evening last.

Sars see off brave Duhallow bid – Jul 11th County

PMHC Quarter Final Match Report (Bearchairt O’Connor on the Duhallow team)

Millstreet chef has recipe for success – Corkman 4th July

DJ Desmond’s restaurant Preston House in Abbeyleix won the ‘best emerging business’ gong at an awards ceremony celebrating businesses across the midlands region.

Green fingered Rathcoole pupils raise first ever Green Flag – Corkman Jul 4th

‘Put the litter in the bin, that is the way to win’ was the slogan on everyone’s lips at St. Brendan’s National School in Rathcoole during the past year, and it certainly worked a treat because last week, amid much celebration, the school’s first Green Flag was raised.

Big turn-out for St.John’s Well mass – Corkman June 27th

THE Annual Mass on the slopes of Mushera Mountain took place at [read more …] “In the Newspapers: 18th July 2013”

Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved

Failte Ireland has approved €105,750 for a new pedestrian, cycling and wheelchair access bridge at Millstreet in Co Cork at the exact location where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the River Blackwater in 1603. This is part of the larger Beara Breifne walking route project.

‘I am pleased to confirm funding for both of these projects which will further improve Ireland’s tourism facilities. The new bridge on the Beara Breifne way marks the exact spot where O’Sullivan Beara crossed the river with his followers, and the overall route is a really exciting walking project which takes in all four provinces.’

The new bridge at Millstreet is a key link in the development of the Beara Breifne Way long-distance walking route which traces the 1602 march by Donal Cam, Chieftain of the O’Sullivan Beare clan, after the [read more …] “Funding for Blackwater Bridge approved”

In the Newspapers – 25rd March 2013

Do you think you’re tough enough for a Toughathlon? – Southern Star (29th March)

Mud, fire and fun at Green Glens Arena – Cork Independent 28th March

Cyclists back in the saddle as resort opens up at Millstreet Country Park – Irish Examiner (25th March)

Millstreet’s magnetic attraction – Litany of major events are stacking up in the town – Corkman 21st March

Cycle trails bring thrill seekers back to nature – Corkman 21nd March

Parade full of Irish pride – huge turn-out in support of all the local floats and acts – Corkman 21st March

Millstreet ventures into what it describes as “unknown territory” with the Welcome Tour – Irish Examiner [22nd March]

15,000 expected to flock in for sheep shearing championships – Corkman 21st March

Millstreet cycling resort to open at Easter  – Cork News (22nd March)

Traditional horse fair draws crowds – Corkman 14th March

Competitors from far and wide to compete at sheep shearing event

http://www.insidethegames.biz/images/2012/02/sheep_shearing_contest_08-02-121.jpgCompetitors from New Zealand, England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland will shear 3,000 sheep and entertain 15,000 visitors at this year’s Clik All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships in Green Glens, Millstreet, Co Cork, on May 25 and 26.

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney attended the formal launch of the event yesterday. Humphry O’Riordan, the chairman of the organising committee, said they were delighted to be staging the event, last held in Millstreet in 1981.

“This time round the championships are being held indoors in the best venue in Ireland, if not in Europe, where people will be able to [read more …] “Competitors from far and wide to compete at sheep shearing event”

In the Newspapers – March 14th 2013

Competitors from far and wide to compete at sheep shearing event – Irish Exmainer, March 14th

Katie Taylor and fellow London Olympians to take on French elite in Millstreet in May – Irish Independent, March 11th

Pony goes for a Fiver while hen goes for €15 – Corkman, March 7th

Meeting of Gaels and Millstreet whet the appetite in U-21 football championship – Corkman, March 7th

Joanne to Lead Out Kealkill St.Patricks Day Parade – West Cork Times (March 8th)

Cork man jailed for cruelty to a horse – Irish Free Press (March 7th)

Collins goals pave way for Millstreet win: Millstreet 4-11 Kilbrin 0-10 – Corkman Feb 28th

Unbeaten Cullen and Millstreet set for lively tussle – Corkman Feb 28th

Those were the Days

2009-03 Drishane pupils and past pupils - Betty Dillon,Sr Rosemary Barter, Sr Peter Fahy, Denny Lane,... Credit Photo Valerie O'SullivanThose were the days … members of the Teaching Sisters who taught at Drishane Secondary School, with past pupil, Betty Dillon(nee O’Riordon), Millstreet,left, Sr Rosemary Barter, Cork Provincial, Infant Jesus Sisters, Sr Peter Fahy, Denny Lane,… photo credit: Valerie O’Sullivan.
This photo appeared in the Corkman on March 26th 2009, and was part of an article on the upcoming hundred year celebrations in Drishane.

Thief nabbed trying to sell stolen goods online

It was a done deal as far as gardaí were concerned when they collared a young man who was trying to sell equipment he’d stolen on the internet.
Gardaí believe the man had been responsible for a mini crime-wave in North West Cork and East Kerry in recent weeks, during which he stole thousands of euro worth of lawnmowers, power-washers, and tools.
The thefts took place over the past two weeks from sheds and garages in Rathmore, Co Kerry and from the Boherbue, Cullen, and Millstreet areas in Co Cork.
The 22-year-old was driving a borrowed 4×4 and was also robbing number plates from garages.
Gardaí said he would attach the false number plates to the vehicle when he … read the full article in the Irish Examiner

Filmmaker who Made an Emotional Connection

The Irish Examiner have today published an interview with Steven O’Riordan on how he got involved with, and his roller-coaster ride with the ladies from the Magdalene Laundries.

“On Tuesday night, a long line of Irish women in their 50s, 60s, and 70s stood side by side on the plinth outside the Dáil.
Each woman held on tightly to the hand of another before they all raised their linked hands, cheering and smiling broadly at the scrum of cameras and journalists standing below them. In the midst of that group stood a young man. From Millstreet in Co Cork, Steven O’Riordan isn’t the son of a Magdalene survivor. He isn’t a human rights activist. He is a 29-year-old who watched Peter Mullan’s film The Magdalene Sisters in 2006, having just graduated from a film studies degree.” – read the full article on the Irish Examiner

 

Magdalene Apology Reaction

Steven O’Riordan was on all the news broadcasts last night as spokesman for the Magdalene Survivors Together group, after an Taoiseach Enda Kenny apologised on behalf of the State for what happened to them. The video below of the Magdalene Survivors Group with Steven speaking (from 1:00 onwards):

More TV and radio interviews, as well as newspaper articles below

[read more …] “Magdalene Apology Reaction”

In the Newspapers – 14th Febuary 2013

The Corkman – front page Feb 14th 2013

Video: Foróige meets Joanne O’Riordan (14th Feb)

The Corkman (14th Feb):
Trio told to ‘stay out of Cork’ by Judge after burgulary in Millstreet ( link fixed )
County senior Scór semi-finals in Ovens and Ballyhooly
Busy Scór action in coming days
Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe News
Red Cross look for volunteers
Clara News to call it a day after 36 great years
Millstreet Celtic advance in county cup with narrow win
Duhallow clubs gear up for football league
Cullen news
Taekwon-do club taste Munster glory
Magdalene report ‘a disgrace for the whole of Irish society’ (Feb 7th) … [read more …] “In the Newspapers – 14th Febuary 2013”

Bernard O’Donoghue’s Interview on “Evening Echo” Re His Weekend

Renowned Poet, Bernard O’Donoghue of Oxford and Cullen provided some wonderful responses (one of which we illustrate here) for the Interviewer from Cork’s “Evening Echo” on Friday, 15th February 2013 in the “My Weekend” series.   (S.R.)

 

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McAleese Report Reaction

2013-02-05 Steven O'Riordan (spokesman) with some of the Magdelene Survivors at a press conference this week (photo C103)

Following the release of the McAleese Report this week (on the Magdelene Laundaries), and the Taoiseach’s refusal to admit blame on the part of the state, Steven O’Riordan as spokesman for the Survivors Group was on the airways and papers airing their views.


Audio above is of Steven interviewed on the Pat Kenny Show (RTÉ Radio 1) (5th Feb 2013) (Steven can be heard from 5:30 to 13:50 in the interview)

He also appeared on the Morning Show on TV3 (Feb 6th) with Marina Gambold [see the 12 minute interview]

from the Irish Sun: Survivors group spokesman Stephen O’Riordan stormed: “If Enda Kenny can stand up in the Dail and criticise the Catholic Church in Rome about the Cloyne Report, is this Magdalene Ireland or is this Republic of Ireland? These women, and I’m sure the wider society at large now, would like to [read more …] “McAleese Report Reaction”

In the Newspapers – 31st January 2013

The Corkman:
An Post RÁS coming through Millstreet on May 23rd
Memories of the Duhallow Park / Duhallow Lodge / Isle of Skye Hotel which is to be torn down !
Kilcorney / Dromtarriffe notes

Irish Independent:
Zero grazers dominate highlights at Millstreet’s spring machinery show

Farmers Journal: Kathryn Mc Sweeney (originally from Tooreenbawn) has a full page Home Economics study guide on Fabric Construction in the Farmers Journal (31st January).

The photos below from this weeks Corkman were [read more …] “In the Newspapers – 31st January 2013”

In the Corkman – 24th January 2013

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

In the Corkman – 17th January 2013

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

In the Corkman – 10th January 2013

Also in CorkNews.ie: Pump School comes to children with diabetes in Cork (Christine & Evelyn McCarthy)

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

Radical shake-up for Cork Garda

The Examiner reports today on the impending changes to the way the Gardaí do business in Cork County – below are a few points of note:

  • “By April, it is expected the Cobh and Kanturk Garda districts will cease to exist. Garda stations in the Kanturk district such as Boherbue, Ballydesmond, Rathmore, and Millstreet will come under the control of Macroom.”
  • “From the end of this month all calls from North and East Cork will be transferred to the city control centre and by the end of next month it will also deal with calls from West Cork.”
  • “A new computerised system is to be launched by gardaí in Cork as part of a radical shake-up of the force in the city and county which, it is claimed, will improve their service to the public.”

Read the full article on today’s Irish Examiner

In the Corkman – 3rd January 2013

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.

Millstreet Group set to leave Dairygold

From the Farmers Journal (Jan 5th): A significant number of Dairygold suppliers have reportedly sent in notice to Dairygold co-op of their intention to leave Dairygold once the obligatory three months notice has elapsed.

We have unconfirmed reports that between 30 to 60 farmers (58 to be exact) have sent in notice to leave the co-op in protest over the Dairygold contracts that were sent to suppliers. Dairygold suppliers have until 31 March to sign up and return milk contracts.

It is believed the main body of farmers involved in this action are from the Millstreet/North Cork area and reportedly are leaving Dairygold co-op to supply the smaller North Cork co-ops. Pre-Christmas we reported on a stormy Millstreet meeting and over the last number of days some smaller meetings have taken place, resulting in some farmers deciding [read more …] “Millstreet Group set to leave Dairygold”