Due to the installation of new windows at Carnegie Hall, Millstreet – the Library will be closed until this Thursday. Millstreet Museum will be open on Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 from 9:30am to 1:40pm but due to the windows installation at the Museum Centre will be closed on Wednesday, 3rd April. Click on the images below to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Installing New Windows at Carnegie Hall”
Day: April 1, 2019
Milk Processing Plant being considered for Kilcorney Creamery
One of the major agribusiness news items during the week was that Coca-Cola are planning to set up a milk plant in Ireland. Not exceptional news as it is well known that Coca-cola is moving to diversify away from sugary drinks.
However, speaking to John yesterday, he was telling us that Coca-Cola have actually been exploring the possibility of setting up their milk plant on the site of the old creamery in Kilcorney. He added that they have been contacting local dairy farmers, if they would be interested supplying their milk directly to the new Coke plant.
Apparently, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, and it is hoped that if the plant goes ahead, the new plant can create a lot of employment for the area, just like the Nutricia infant formula plant has done for Kilmurray.
Coca-Cola is increasingly looking to diversify away from sugary drinks, and has been working closely with the IDA to potentially establish a dairy facility here. [read more …] “Milk Processing Plant being considered for Kilcorney Creamery”