Day: February 12, 2015

Bake Sale for Lourdes helpers on Sat. 14th February in Millstreet Parish Centre

2014-12-10 IHCPT Lourdes-2015A bake sale will take place on Saturday 14th February  2015 in Millstreet Parish Centre after 6.30pm Mass to raise money for the six 5th year students from Millstreet Community School who will be going to Lourdes at Easter 2015 with IHCPT – The Irish Pilgrimage Trust as helpers. The students are Lauren Buicke, Amy McSweeney, Andrea Guerin, Maire Ellen O’Connor, Darren Kiely and Sean Guerin.  This will be their final fundraising event before they travel to Lourdes.  The fare for their travel and accommodation will be about €650/person.   Your support for this event would be appreciated. Thank you.

Please note: unlike for the bake sale which took place in December 2014, cakes will not be on sale after the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 15th.

Millstreet – Macroom Road Temporary Closures

From 11pm on Tues 17th Feb, an abnormal load will travel from Ringaskiddy to Ballyvouskill: An abnormal load will travel from the port in Ringaskiddy to Ballyvouskill via Macroom from 11pm on Tues 17th Feb. To facilitate this, the Millstreet/ Macroom Rd (R582) will be closed for the duration of transportation and diversions will be in place. The return journey from Ballyvouskill to Ringaskiddy via Macroom will take place from midnight on Fri 20th Feb. These movements will be repeated on Mon 23rd Feb and Thurs 26th Feb. Some delays are likely. from TheAA.ie

John Twomey Of Laharn

2014 - John Twomey of LaharnI have heard through the grapevine that he is doing okay
John Twomey of Laharn for the Aubane Gaelic Football Club he used to play
When he was a younger man in his life’s prime
Before the Aubane Club fell victim to the passing of time

John Twomey the fellow who does laugh at life
I hear he has school going children and a wife
To support on his farm in the shadows of Mushera above Millstreet Town
Where the undulating road to Kilcorney does wind up and down [read more …] “John Twomey Of Laharn”

Regional report1253 – 10th February 2015

 

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Eily Buckley

 

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1253 from Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely calm cold Tuesday morning.

There is a real feeling of Spring in the Air, with cattle out in many fields grazing the early lush grass that grew in the mild weeks of January. Spring Lambs can be seen bouncing around their caring mothers, and even a few early daffodils are peeping out. All telling us that Spring is here and can Summer be far behind.

The annual church Gate collections in aid of our Day Care Centre will be held this weekend February 14/15 in Millstreet, Ballydaly, Cullen, Dromagh and Dernagree. Please support this wonderful cause well.

Our Day Care is a hive of activity for our elderly or anyone who needs care. Providing nursing chiropody, hairdressing, and beautiful meals which can be enjoyed in or taken home. They have a wonderful Meals on Wheels service.

For full information of their services,give them a ring at 029 70926.

Personally, I had experience of their great service in the not too distant past when recovering from an injury. I got a beautiful hot dinner every day, for a mere €5. Soup and Dessert €1.50 extra. Optional of course.

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Boeing Swim 2015 Cheque Presentation to Arthritis Ireland

A most impressive cheque of €2,280.00 from the New Year 2015 Boeing Swim was officially handed over by theOrganising Committee on Wednesday night at the Bush Bar to Arthritis Ireland. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A most impressive cheque of €2,280.00 from the New Year 2015 Boeing Swim was officially handed over by the Organising Committee on Wednesday night at the Bush Bar to Arthritis Ireland. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

16Presentation of Boeing Swim Cheque to Arthritis Ireland 2015 -8008Presentation of Boeing Swim Cheque to Arthritis Ireland 2015 -8001Presentation of Boeing Swim Cheque to Arthritis Ireland 2015 -800Among those present were John O’Flynn, National Chairman of Arthritis Ireland (We shall broadcast an interview with John on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station on next Tuesday at 10pm), Kathleen Barry, Chairman of the Cork Branch of Arthritis Ireland….pictured above with (on right) Nuala O’Riordan of Millstreet.  Splendid refreshments were served by the dedicated Boeing Swim Committee for the various Guests.   Let’s now observe some more images from the inspiring [read more …] “Boeing Swim 2015 Cheque Presentation to Arthritis Ireland”