Day: February 5, 2013

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station — 9.30 to 11.00 Tonight

  “Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com at 9.30pm until 11.00pm tonight

(Tuesday, 5th Feb.. 2013)

Tonight’s Programme includes two recordings made at the recent Abbeydorney Ploughing Match 2013 .   And of course we’ve lots of  musical and singing selections.   Please feel more than welcome to make contact with us on the programme.   We’d love to hear from you.

And we share interesting information about useful APPS.

  Please note that if you are disconnected from the signal at any time during the programme just refresh the website and the broadcast will then resume.

 Contact with the programme before, during or after, through text 086 22 555 05 or by emailing the Millstreet Museum address:   millstreetmuseum @  eircom.net  (without the spaces).   Details also on Facebook.     (S.R.)

 

Regional Report 1153 – 5th February 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and Welcome to News Report 1153 from Millstreet .

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this Tuesday morning with a blanket of snow on the ground.

All roads lead to our Green Glens Arena this Saturday and Sunday February 9/10 for the fabulous Bride ‘n Groom Show. Presented by Chic Weddings and HI Magazine. The good news is that admission is entirely free throughout . There’s a give-away of €30,000  plus discounts of €2,500 for couples,

There will be two fashion shows each day. And it’s all to be enjoyed in the comfort of the mighty Green Glens Arena. And let me remind you once again that admission is free. You can download the brochure on the Millstreet Website.

A very large crowd availed of the Blessing of Throats on the Feast of St.Blaise. Many thanks to our Parish Priest Canon FitzGerald who coped with the extra work on his own.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1153 – 5th February 2013”

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”

Results & Fixtures – 5th February 2013

Coursing: Chloé Collins’ bitch “Come on Bella” ran in the Kitty Butler Stake at the National Coursing Finals in Clonmel this weekend. In the first round was on Sunday morning before the interval, she beat Killahy’s Babe; in the quarter-finals Monday morning, she beat Blades Of Joy, but was beaten in the semi-final Monday afternoon (Feb 3rd) by Catunda Magic who went on to win the final. [see the Kitty Butler Stake results]

GAA: Waterford Crystal Cup Semi-Final: Clare 0-20 Cork 2-11, Fri Feb 1st in Sixmilebridge at 7:45pm (throw in was delayed until 8:30) (teamsheets) – Mark Ellis was at full back.

U18 Premier FL 2(1): Macroom 1-12 Millstreet2-7, 2nd Feb 1pm  [U18 P FL 2(1)]

Rugby: Emily Cleary’s Ballincollig Womens rugby team  beat Nenagh by 20 – 10 in the Munster Cup (Group A)  (Feb 3rd) [results & table], but beaten 20-0 by UL Bohemians this weekend (Feb 10th).

Soccer: County Cup 1st Round: Los Zarcos v Innnishvilla B, Sat 2nd Feb 2pm (CANCELLED – unplayable pitch)
AUL 1A: Glenvale v Millstreet Celtic, Sun 3rd Feb 10:45am (CANCELLED)

Rallying: 2013 Irish Tarmac Rally Championship started in Galway this weekend. Liam Moynihan was co-driving for William Mavitty in a Mitsubishi Evo 9, but they went out in stage 3 of the 8 stage event. [results]

Greyhounds: Millridge Bolt won race 9 – Dominos Pizza Sweepstake Semi-Final (Grade : A3) Flat 525 at Tralee on Friday Feb 1st [result]

[read more …] “Results & Fixtures – 5th February 2013”

Millstreet Museum Pictorial Archive – 1964

As we prepare to re-open Millstreet Museum at Carnegie Hall now that the key had been officially presented we shall feature images on a regular basis from our Museum Pictorial Archive. We begin with a wonderful image at The Square, Millstreet on the occasion of the Annual Corpus Christi Procession in 1964. We're sure that this picture evokes many a special memory for our loyal website visitors. Please feel more than welcome to share such memories on our comment facility or by email to millstreetmuseum @ eircom.net (without using the spaces). S.R.
As we prepare to re-open Millstreet Museum at Carnegie Hall now that the key had been officially presented we shall feature images on a regular basis from our Museum Pictorial Archive. We begin with a wonderful image at The Square, Millstreet on the occasion of the Annual Corpus Christi Procession in 1964. We’re sure that this picture evokes many a special memory for our loyal website visitors. Please feel more than welcome to share such memories on our Comment facility or by email to millstreetmuseum @ eircom.net (without using the spaces).   Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)