Category: Business

Greenshoots 2014 Programme

2012 Greenshoots - James Hickey of “Carving Mad Woodcrafts”, along with Siobhan Duggan Artist (L) and Catherine Costello, Programme Manager (R)Final Call for New Business Owners: Greenshoots 2014 Programme to begin in September at Macroom E Enterprise Centre.

The fourth Greenshoots Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme is due to begin in September 2013 at Macroom E Enterprise Centre and recruitment is now underway for twelve innovative entrepreneurs to take part and grow their businesses. The deadline for applicants is 31st July 2013.

The application process is very simple. Give us a call on 026 20520 to chat through your idea or fill in an application form from www.greenshootscork.ie.

Greenshoots is a nine month programme that provides entrepreneurs and innovative businesses with the skills, facilities and [read more …] “Greenshoots 2014 Programme”

Networking to Generate Business Results

2013-04-15 Millstreet Connect - logoINVITATION

To CONNECT on

Thursday 18th April at 8.45am

Millstreet E-Centre, The Square, Millstreet Town, Co.Cork.

Telephone: 087 2953078

Please RSVP in advance

We are delighted to welcome Ciara Feely of www.FindAConferenceVenue.com. Ciara will share her top tips on how to network effectively and productively so your networking activity generates business results.

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Working Together towards a Better Business Future for SMEs

Cork Business Community Talks Shop

The Cork business community was out in force today, (Friday, 1st February) for a full day conference and networking event, to discuss issues facing SMEs in Cork, and what action is needed to help businesses thrive.

2013-02-01 Charleville Chamber Conference 152- Aine Colline with Michael Noonan - Minister of FinanceThe event too k place in Charleville Park Hotel, Co Cork, and was addressed by key note speaker, Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, who spoke about changes that are planned through public and private resources to nurture growth in the SME sector.

The event was an amazing opportunity for discussion on the current economic climate and what supports are out there for SME owners, business managers and would be entrepreneurs. The lively debate was an encouraging forum for business development, sustainable job creation and the resources available to anyone in business in Ireland.

Leaders in the business community such as Niall Donnellan, Head of Investment Services, Client Management Development and [read more …] “Working Together towards a Better Business Future for SMEs”

Millstreet meeting leaves unanswered questions for Dairygold

2012-12-20 Dairygold Co-op About usDairygold’s new milk supply agreement has divided opinion among the co-op’s members, with many having signed up, but many more unhappy or seeking clarity on the seven-year contract.
At least one young farmer who attended the meeting, hosted by ICMSA in Millstreet on Tuesday evening, could see the positive side of planning for post-quota expansion.
“I can understand why people have a problem with signing up for a seven-year contract. The older farmers may have their doubts about being stuck in a contract for seven years, but I don’t have any huge issue with the contract.
“Younger farmers who are in the 30+ age bracket may see themselves as being around in farming for much longer than … read the full article in the Irish Examiner

Another article in today’s Examiner Farming Supplement on the same topic: Dairygold Must Address Issues

Natural Disasters hit Alps profits

2011-10-14 Alps ElectricTwo natural disasters helped push the Cork-based unit of manufacturer Alps Electronics into the red last year.

The Japanese manufacturer employs nearly 500 people at its Millstreet plant and accounts show that the firm recorded a pre-tax loss of €90,895 in the 12 months to the end of Mar 31 this year. This followed the firm recording a pre-tax profit of €988,923 in 2011.

The directors’ report cites the Japanese earthquake in Mar 2011 and … read the full story in the Irish Examiner (Dec 18th 2012)

This Christmas enjoy Farmed Venison from Millstreet Country Park

2012-12-13 Millstreet Country Park Venison - poster
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This Christmas enjoy FARMED VENISON

Millstreet Country Park’s signature
Farm to Fork Venison is available at the
award-winning Nibbles Restaurant
which is now located at the Park
and houses an artisan food shop with
the best in local produce.

MillstreetCountry Park …where nature, cultureand adventure combine

Millstreet Country Park
Tel:00353 (0)29 70810
Email: <email>
www.millstreetcountrypark.com

Patsy’s Style Options

Patsy’s Style Options

Cullen

A private personal, pampering service to all clients
Offering all aspects of hairdressing

Tel: 029 79119

Opening hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 9a.m. – 5p.m.
Friday 9.a.m. – 7p.m.
Do not close for lunch

Helping you look good on the outside
… and feel good on the inside!

Take a look and “Like” their Facebook page

[read more …] “Patsy’s Style Options”

MILLSTREET NUTRITION CLUB

MILLSTREET NUTRITION CLUB

 

WHO ARE MILLSTREET’S BIGGEST LOSERS?

 

THE MILLSTREET WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE – WLC

The WLC is a 12 week course with a unique approach to weight management and healthy lifestyle that is simple and amazingly effective. The first WLC opened in Millstreeet in March of this year. Since then over 50 people from the Duhallow/Rathmore area have achieved remarkable weight loss and overall health and wellness results.

 

BIGGEST LOSERS

Our “biggest losers” over the first 12 week challenge were:

3rd place Laura Kelleher lost 8.6% of her body weight

2nd place Maria Smyth lost 9.6% of her body weight

1st place Ailin Fitzgerald lost 9.8% of her body weight

As a group of 13 we lost a total of 137lbs and 691cm!

  [read more …] “MILLSTREET NUTRITION CLUB”

Self Catering: Duarrigle Woods Coach-house

Duarriglewood is a recently restored coachhouse sitting on the Blackwater on one of Ireland’s oldest woods, 2 mins drive to Millstreet town and country park. 20mins drive to Killarney and Mallow town.

The Coachhouse is historical with gothic windows, stream outisde the garden, set on one of Ireland’s oldest woods. On the banks of the Blackwater guests can go fishing visit local castles, theatres, arena and the beautiful country park. Killarney town is only 20 minutes drive with an array of visitor attractions, spas, restaurants and entertainment to avail of. Locals are very friendly in the area which is so relaxing and scenic!

Having grown up in the area Duarrigle woods was always special, the wood is now covered in a blanket of buttercups and ready for the blue bells to take over. It is truly picturesque to see. Over the wooden bridge which is all available to guests lies a [read more …] “Self Catering: Duarrigle Woods Coach-house”

Millstreet Enterprise Centre in Construction

Pictured outside Millstreet Enterprise Centre at The Square, Millstreet on Friday, 21st Sept. 2012 – Jennifer O’Connor (IRD Duhallow) and Veronica O’Callaghan (Coordinating Team).   The state-of-the-art Centre is scheduled to open later in October and will afford uplifting and very practical support to enterprising people wishing to explore and establish business ideas which they wish to bring to reality.   Some excellent courses and much more is envisaged.   We’ve recorded a selection of images plus film footage of the overall  Enterprise Centre which is presently well advanced under construction.   These we shall share later.   (S.R.)

Millstreet E Enterprise Centre

Millstreet E Enterprise Centre is located right in the heart of the town at The Square, allowing easy access and plenty of free parking for clients.

This brand new COCOON facility offers a large state of the art training room and nine hot desks.

Although a small north Cork town, Millstreet has a proud tradition of enterprise which extends back to almost 300 years of trade and industry. The town is home to  Alps Electric (Ireland) Ltd., founded in Millstreet in 1988 in Mount Leader Industrial Estate, as a manufacturing base of ALPS Customers in Europe. ALPS is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer of electromechanical components and the town’s largest employer. There are also a number of large-scale haulage contractors operating from [read more …] “Millstreet E Enterprise Centre”

Wordsworth – Back to School Offers

Spend over €100 on School Books and receive

FREE

5m x 33cm Filfix Book Covering Roll (Covers approx. 10 Books), plus

1X 5pk of Copy Covers

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Spend over €150 on School Books and receive

FREE

5m x 33cm Filfix Book Covering Roll (Covers approx. 10 Books), plus

2 X 5pk of Copy Covers

(Must be spent on School Books only and in one transaction)

Offers available at WordsWorth Bookshop, The Square, Millstreet. (029)70154 <email>

Millstreet Weight Loss Challenge

Free Information Night

Tuesday 19th June at 7.30 p.m.

All Welcome!

Millstreet Weight Loss Challenge 

and

Nutritional Program

Do you want to:

  • Lose weight?

  • Lower your cholesterol?

  • Sleep better?

  • Feel more energised?

  • Improve your digestion?

  • Reduce your percentage of body fat?

  • Gain nutritional knowledge?

  • Improve your overall health?

  • Improve your sports performance?

Caherdowney wind farm nearly finished

Energia is finishing the build of its latest wind farm, Caherdowney, located just south of the Quarry on the Macroom road The €14m wind farm at Caherdowney in Co Cork will have the capacity to produce 9.2MW of renewable power from its four wind turbines, according to the independent energy supplier.

The turbines being used in the build are Enercon E70 models with a hub height of 64.5 metres and a rotor blade diameter of 70 metres. The company said the Caherdowney site was chosen because of its high average wind speeds. It said once the wind farm is fully operational it will be capable of powering up to 9,200 homes. [read more …] “Caherdowney wind farm nearly finished”

“Aroma Café” Continues A Millstreet Tradition at The Square

Dining in style at Aroma Café, The Square, Millstreet. This new setting continues a very fine tradition at the Square in that there was once a Restaurant located in exactly the same area managed firstly by Nan Creedon and later by Bina Kelleher and Chriss. Below we share a selection of images we captured on a visit to Aroma Café in February 2012. We thank Noreen O'Donoghue and Staff for such a warm welcome on our visit. A very comprehensive feature on the Aroma Café was recently published in "The Corkman" newspaper. (S.R.)

In the past there were quite a number of catering establishments at The Square including Bina Radley’s, Mary Ellen Radley’s, O’Callaghan’s Hotel (now the Wallis Arms), Bina Kelleher’s and just further down the [read more …] ““Aroma Café” Continues A Millstreet Tradition at The Square”

Japanese quake hits profits at Alps

The impact of the Japanese earthquake will hit profits this year at Co Cork-based manufacturer, Alps Electronics.

The Japanese-owned firm employs just under 500 people in the Millstreet-based plant, and managing director Brendan O’Shaughnessy said yesterday that the earthquake has affected the company’s bottom line this year.

Accounts just filed by Alps Electric (Ireland) Ltd show the firm’s revenues increased by 10% from €58 million to €64m in the 12 months to the end of March last year. [the above is an excerpt from an article in the Irish Examiner – 3rd February 2012]
[read more …] “Japanese quake hits profits at Alps”