With some two pages of Millstreet-related photographs and a very interesting Guy’s Almanac description of Millstreet in 1914 – Issue 14 of “Discover Duhallow” is now available free of charge in local shops and outlets throughout Duhallow. All Issues may also be viewed online – justGoogle “Discover Duhallow”. We thank the IRD Duhallow Team who so wonderfully coordinate the fortnightly publication. We illustrate some pages from the current issue. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Day: March 22, 2020
“Where the Road Takes Me” this Sunday at 7pm on C103
We thank Presenter, John Greene for advance information regarding this evening’s programme – Sun. 22nd March 2020. (S.R.)
The Showband era and a genuine concern for the environment, would rightly be regarded as an unusual combination or mix, for one radio programme.
But, not really however, when the main guest on the programme has a foothold in both.
On this week’s edition of Where the road takes me, John Greene goes to visit Michael McCarthy, co-founding member of the Ritz Showband during the 1950s.
Michael is quick to admit that he is not an environmentalist in the Greta Thunberg sense, but he does share her concerns.
While also admitting to once being an offender himself, he now believes that saving the earth and the wildlife within, should start with the younger generation, and he has put the proverbial money where his mouth is. [read more …] ““Where the Road Takes Me” this Sunday at 7pm on C103″
Cows outside in Ballydaly
The current nice weather has seen cows return outside after a very long wet winter. Signs that the summer is on its way. – Geraldine
