Matron Lena Kelleher Retires Following 39 Wonderfully Dedicated Years

Matron Lena Kelleher cuts the cake in the presence of present and past members of Staff on her recent retirement as Matron of Millstreet Community Hospital.  Matron Lena was Matron for 29 wonderfully dedicated years having spent 10 year as Staff Nurse before that in the Community Hospital.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Matron Lena Kelleher cuts the cake on Tuesday, 23rd June 2015 in the presence of present and past members of Staff on her recent retirement as Matron of Millstreet Community Hospital. Matron Lena was Matron for 29 wonderfully dedicated years having spent 10 equally inspiring years as Staff Nurse before that in the Community Hospital.  This first reception followed the celebration of Mass by Canon J. Fitzgerald and Fr. P. O’Byrne at the Hospital.  A public celebration for Lena is envisaged later in the Autumn while this reception concentrated mainly on Staff and Patients who were delighted to mark such a very special occasion with a marvellous bar-b-que (with Jerry P.O’Leary and Staff) plus a great evening of song and dance.  Lots more pictures to follow later.  And Mark O’Donovan will have a special feature in the “Corkman”. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Matron Lena Kelleher (on left) hands over the official keys to new Acting Matron, Noreen McSweeney at Lena's recent Retirement Reception in Millstreet Community Hospital.
Matron Lena Kelleher (on left) hands over the official keys to new Acting Matron, Noreen McSweeney at Lena’s recent Retirement Reception in Millstreet Community Hospital.
Pictured at the recent Retirement Reception - Wonderfully dedicated Staff Members for many years at Millstreet Community Hospital - from left:  Nora Buckley, Declan Ryan, Matron Lena Kelleher and Kay Murphy (who made the magnificent Retirement Cake).
Pictured at the recent Retirement Reception – Wonderfully dedicated Staff Members for many years at Millstreet Community Hospital – from left: Nora Buckley, Declan Ryan, Matron Lena Kelleher and Kay Murphy (who made the magnificent Retirement Cake).
Presentation to Matron Lena Kelleher by the Therapeutic Hand Care Team from the Kanturk/Millstreet Red Cross.
Presentation to Matron Lena Kelleher by the Therapeutic Hand Care Team from the Kanturk/Millstreet Red Cross.

Millstreet Pipe Band Prepares for Munster Final 2015

In preparation for next Sunday's Munster Football Final in Killarney (5th July 2015) Millstreet Pipe Band have been dedicatedly practising in the Town Park.  And we note three young wonderfully loyal followers supporting throughout the practice!  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
In preparation for next Sunday’s Munster Football Final in Killarney (5th July 2015) Millstreet Pipe Band has been dedicatedly practising in the Town Park. And we note three young wonderfully loyal followers supporting throughout the practice…as well of course as Liam Coffey (in foreground) who is synonymous with the Band for some 56 years! Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

11Millstreet Pipe Band Practice Time for Munster Final 2015 -8004Millstreet Pipe Band Practice Time for Munster Final 2015 -8006Millstreet Pipe Band Practice Time for Munster Final 2015 -80012Millstreet Pipe Band Practice Time for Munster Final 2015 -800The Band’s headquarters is at Carnegie Hall, Millstreet (pictured above).  Let’s observe some more images captured this afternoon in the Town Park as the Band prepares to perform as the official Band at the highly prestigious event next Sunday – an occasion which receives live television coverage and [read more …] “Millstreet Pipe Band Prepares for Munster Final 2015”

Aileen, Matt and Mary with Miriam on RTÉ 1 Saturday Night

Aileen and Matt Cooper appearing on the Miriam O'Callaghan Show on RTÉ1 television on Sat. 27th June 2015.  Aileen Mum, Mary Hickie, is seen in the audience (on left at back).  This programme is repeated and is available on the RTÉ1 Player.   It was a most enjoyable interview.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)
Aileen and Matt Cooper appearing on the Miriam O’Callaghan Show on RTÉ1 television on Sat. 27th June 2015. Aileen’s Mum, Mary Hickie, is seen in the audience (on left at back).  This programme is repeated and is available on the RTÉ1 Player. It was a most enjoyable interview. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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