Day: September 9, 2013

Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success

On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns at the Helix Theatre in Dublin we happened to meet at the Avoca Complex in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O'Sullivan who was delighted to hear of Cobh and Millstreet's success at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards event at the magnificent Helix Theatre in Dublin today we happened to meet in the afternoon at the Avoca Store & Cafés near the Naas Road in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O’Sullivan (world-famous athlete and sports ambassador supreme originally from Cobh) who was delighted to hear of the success of Cobh and Millstreet at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today's national awards at the Helix Theatre, Dublin - From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which Ireland's Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today’s national awards in the Helix Theatre, Dublin – From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which is Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).

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65Tidy Towns All-Ireland Awards 2013 at Helix, Dublin -800We now share a selection of 80 further images outlining our car journey from Millstreet this morning to Dublin.   We attempt to provide a background insight into the impressive annual event – we note RTÉ’s Mary Kennedy doing the “Nationwide” links, Michael Ryan as MC,  Minister Phil Hogan and Supervalu Representatives on stage, the refreshments provided for all who travelled from the 26 counties, the excitement for the winners and the presence of lots of media.   My sincere thanks to Millstreet Tidy Towns, to Mary Kelleher and to Derry Sheehan for affording us the opportunity to record and to share such a magnificent occasion.    Every success in the future to our superbly dedicated Millstreet Tidy [read more …] “Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success”

Tidy Town Results 2013

2013-09 Tidy Towns logo The SuperValu Tidy Towns results for 2013 have just been announced. Millstreet have gained another point this year to reach 296 points in total. Summary of Millstreet results are:

  • 296 points, up from 295 in 2012
  • A Bronze Medal has been awarded to Millstreet
  • 1st position in Category D in North Cork
  • 4th overall in North Cork

Well done to all involved in making our town a much nicer place to be. The below documents have the full results:

Adjudicators Report for Millstreet 2013

Overall Results Book for the country 2013

Trad for Trócaire event at Millstreet Community School

22Trad for Trócaire 2012A Trad for Trócaire event will take place in Millstreet Community School library on Thursday 3rd October at 8pm. It will be an evening of traditional song, music and dance, performed by members of the community school. It will also be a chance to support Trócaire’s work with the poorest of the poor in developing countries. Admission is free, although there will be a collection for Trocaire during the event. All welcome.

For more information contact John Magee at: <email>

Adult Learning Centre Millstreet: Upcoming Courses 2013/14

General Learning Programme (FETAC Level 3)Modules: Communications, Career Planning and Internet Skills

Thursday & Friday morning from 11am-1pm.

Interested in finding out more about your finances? What to learn more about personal budgeting?

If so, Millstreet Adult Learning Centre is offering an 8 week FETAC Level 3 Managing Personal Finances course.

Back to Education Initiative (B.T.E.I.)

Tourism Studies (FETAC Level 4)

Component Options:

• Level 4 Customer Service
• Level 4 Tourism Visitor Care
• Level 4 Tourism Principles and Practice
• Level 4 Team-working
Mornings – 9.30am – 1.00pm From late September
 No Fees [read more …] “Adult Learning Centre Millstreet: Upcoming Courses 2013/14”