Day: July 15, 2025

“Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme No. 158 relating to Skibbereen…Repeated on Sunday at 10pm.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 15th July 2025…Feast of St. Swithin.…features a variety of topics tonight including:

  10pm…Highlights of St. Laitiarain’s Feis in Cullen 2025

10.15pm …The continuing wonderfully positive reaction to “Nationwide’s” recent television feature regarding Knockalougha Rambling House.  And the outstanding reaction to Luke Ryan’s magnificent Lego Masterpieces.

Feel very welcome to contact before, during or after our weekly broadcast:  086 825 0074 or corkmusicstation @gmail.com . Tap on the images to enlarge.  Please note:  “Radio Treasures” is now repeated at 9.20pm every Friday night.  Tap on the images below to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Today, 15th July 2025, is St. Swithin’s Day.
On a recent visit to Millstreet Museum – from left:  Andrew Roche with his wonderful Chicago visitors – Wojcieck, Aneta and Syvwia. Their superb Radio Interview will be broadcast on Tuesday, 22nd July at 9.30pm.
The current issue (No. 143) of Discover Duhallow is now available free of charge in various local outlets and online featuring Fr. Jim Kennelly’s Retirement celebrations plus lots of Millstreet related images.

A wonderfully welcoming sign recently seen on a school door.

[read more …] ““Radio Treasures” from 9.15pm on CMS This Tuesday Features Highlights of Cullen Feis 2025″

Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group Supports Dementia Care in Bantry Hospital

A heartfelt initiative recently came full circle when Teresa Bohane, Head Dementia Nurse at Bantry Hospital, put a call for help – asking if knitting groups in Cork County Libraries could create “Twiddle Muffs” for patients living with dementia.  Rising to the occasion, Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group answered with enthusiasm, crafting an impressive collection of 40 – 50 twiddle muffs.

Their beautiful creations were officially presented last Friday at a special event hosted by Cork County Council Library & Arts Service, as part of their Age-Friendly programme.  The occasion also marked the launch of the second edition of Come Sit awhile, a collection of dementia-friendly stories.  Attendees enjoyed a series of readings, including the winning entries from the Age Friendly short story competition.

Fiona Foley, Senior Project Manager at the HSE’s National Dementia Office, spoke at the event, highlighting the therapeutic importance of storytelling and reading aloud for people living with dementia.

The presentation of twiddle muffs was a highlight of the afternoon, with the Millstreet knit & Natter group receiving well-deserved recognition for their dedication and creativity.  They were treated to a warm & welcoming event, complete with refreshments and a celebratory atmosphere.

Millstreet Library was proud to coordinate the group’s participation, including arranging transport via the excellent CART (Carriganima Area Rural Transport) service, which ensured everyone could travel comfortably to Bantry for the event.

A sincere well done to all involved in making this meaningful collaboration a success.  We look forward to the next inspiring project.

[read more …] “Millstreet Library Knit & Natter Group Supports Dementia Care in Bantry Hospital”

Improving Tourism in North Cork

I am working with Cork County Council, Pure Cork and Failte Ireland in trying to get some more traction on Tourism in North Cork.

Failte Ireland in conjunction with Cork County Council have already developed two itineraries initially – see links below – and want to do more…

Breathtaking Scenery & Wonderful People in North Cork

https://www.purecork.ie/plan-your-trip/inspiration/breathtaking-scenery-wonderful-people-in-north-cork

Awaken Your Senses in North County Cork

https://www.purecork.ie/plan-your-trip/inspiration/awaken-your-senses-in-north-county-cork

I have gone through the above itineraries, and I have noticed we have lots more attractions such as your own we could include.

In that light, I am hoping you can register the Kerryman’s Table/The old Kerry Butter Road on the on Pure Cork website by clicking on the following link – Adding Your Event, Festival or Business | Pure Cork

You can also register on Fáilte Ireland’s Trade Portal – https://services.failteireland.ie/

By offering all what have on offer in North Cork, we can make it a very attractive tourism spot.

If you have any queries, please get in touch.

John Paul

John Paul O’ Shea TD

Dáil Éireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Constituency Office: Strand Street, Kanturk, Co Cork. P51CP83

Tel; 029 20264 Mobile: 083 4436246

 E-mail: <email>

Website: www.johnpauloshea.ie

A poem/Video by Steven O’ Riordan ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

A poem/Video put together by Steven O’ Riordan, Dromtarriffe/Millstreet, Ahead of the All-Ireland final this Sunday.  The poem was written by Steven.

(All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final – Cork v Tipperary. Cork will play Tipperary in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday July 20th at 3:30pm in Croke Park. It will be an all-Munster GAA Hurling All-Ireland Final for the sixth time when Cork take on Tipperary.)

🇮🇩 Up the rebels

Eily’s Report – 15th July

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.

Oh the good old summer time, the good old summer time, strolling by the shady lanes with my baby mine. Maybe that’s a bit outdated for someone of my age, but a fine spell crosses all divides and maybe my feet may not skip along to a lively tune as they used to, believe me the mind never gives up, never fails to rise to the beauty of a fine day ,better still an fine spell. The world is full of things to do when the weather is good. Too good sometimes I suppose when crowds flocking to  the  seaside at the weekend had to be halted because of traffic jams which would block our safety services if there was an emergency. Thankfully there was no emergency and a great time was had by all. Our Active Retired members took a one day  bus-trip to County Clare. Where they enjoyed a cruise on  the Shannon and visited the famous Foynes Flying Boat Museum. These Flying Boat services were world renowned during the second World war. It was the hub of Aviation  during the years 1939/45. Over the years it has been visited by heads of state, film stars etc. such as JFK. Bob Hope, Eleanor Roosevelt.  It’s also the birth place of the much enjoyed Irish Coffee.  Our members were invited  to try their hand at making one. It’s all shown on screen where the visitor can learn the story of this important place in our country. Well done to our organisers who booked this interesting place for their one day outing which they enjoyed in brilliant sunshine.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 15th July”

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie