Tag: Millstreet Day Centre (Canon O’Donovan Day Care Centre)

Birthday Celebrations at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Wednesday

We were delighted to record three wonderful Birthday Celebrations at Millstreet Day Care Centre today.  Coordinator Mary Feeley introduced us to Julia Murphy who is celebrating her 104th Birthday and who sang for us all a beautiful rendition of “My Donegal Shore” without even having to use glasses when referring to the words of the song!  Joining Julia was Kathleen Moynihan and Peg Tarrant.   A very Happy Birthday to all three splendid ladies.   Adding to the occasion there was a superb musical presentation by pupils from Presentation N.S., Millstreet.   A cheque of €500.00 was also presented to the Centre by the Pupils and Teacher Nora Murphy as the result of a recent Bake Cake Sale at the School.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Birthday Celebrations at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Wednesday”

Jobs: Clinical Nurse Manager (Day Care Centre Co-Coordinator)

The HSE have advertised the position as Clinical Nurse Manager 1 in Millstreet Day Care Centre.

Applications before 5th December.

Full details and contact information are on HSE.ie (here)

Wonderful 90th Birthday Celebrations for Lattie Murphy, Claramore

We thank Mary Feeley for this superb picture recording the recent 90th Birthday Celebration at Millstreet Day Care Centre of Lattie Murphy, Claramore, Millstreet. We extend sincere congratulations to Lattie.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

How you can help Millstreet Day-Care Centre.

If yourself or members of your family are spring cleaning please remember our Thrift Shop.  We accept bric-a-brac, children’s clothes, buggies, toys, and curtains etc., any clothes that are in good condition.  All proceeds from the shop go towards the Day-Care Centre.

We also accept clothes not fit for resale e.g. old curtains and blankets, quilt covers, towels etc.  We sell them for recycling to the National Council for the Blind.  Not alone does this create an income for the Council for the Blind but we put the money we get from them into our Social Fund – which helps pay for tutors and volunteers (music, exercise classes, red cross etc).

Old clothes can be handed into the Thrift Shop or the Millstreet Day Care Centre.

Any donations or unwanted china especially (cups and saucers) would be greatly appreciated.

We try to provide as much entertainment as possible during the day – birthday parties, sing-along, exercises, games etc., but funding is always a problem.

Thank you all for your continuing support and please encourage your neighbours or friends to come and join us.

We thank Mary Feeley for this superb insight into support for the Centre.  We now share a selection of images recorded at the recent reopening of Millstreet Day Care Centre following most impressive renovations.

Sincere Thanks to All Who Made the Official Opening of Millstreet Daycare Centre Such a Superb Success

The Management of Millstreet Daycare Centre wish to thank all of you who attended our recent opening and very generously gave donations on the day.

A special thanks to those who gave their time and expertise voluntarily on the day.

  • Jerry Pat, Olga, Paulina and Claire who did great work on the BBQ.
  • Mary Jo and Pat Bucke for entertaining us with their music and songs.
  • Sheila , Vera, Mary, Teresa, Breda, Sheila and Danny for providing the lovely tea/coffee and refreshments.
  • Aoife and Jennifer for decorating the young boys and girls with their face painting.
  • The Red Cross for providing ambulance and first aid cover.
  • The wonderful photographers Seanie, Breda and Geraldine. Also to John Tarrant for highlighting our day on the Corkman.
  • To all the Day Centre staff, Maureen, Denis, Chris and others who did trojan work in preparation for the day and to everyone else who helped in any way. We really appreciate the voluntary contribution from the members of the community.  
  • We thank Mary Feeley for this important message.  (S.R.)

Many thanks to all of you for making the day the success it was.

Superb Celebration of Nora’s 90th Birthday at Millstreet Day Care Centre

Nora Tarrant celebrating her wonderful 90th Birthday with the superb Staff of Millstreet Day Care Centre on Wednesday 7th June 2017. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Nora being congratulated on her 90th Birthday by 103 years young Julia Murphy. Truly marvellous “Tír na nÓg” inspirational ladies!
Sheila Murphy pictured with Nora Tarrant. Sheila and her splendid Staff provide the most delicious meals for the many residents and visitors as well as providing a “Meals on Wheels” very valuable service.
Sheila Fitzgerald who coordinated the excellent musical entertainment for the Birthday Celebrations pictured with Mary Feeley who is synonymous with the magnificent Millstreet Day Care Centre and its most impressive development over the past two decades.

And we continue to share over 75 more images from the wonderful celebration.   We wish Nora a very Happy 90th Birthday and we thank her for continuing to superbly enrich the lives of so many people.  [read more …] “Superb Celebration of Nora’s 90th Birthday at Millstreet Day Care Centre”

Superb Reopening of Millstreet Day Care Centre Today in Splendid Weather – Part 1

Dr. Michael Feeley cutting the ribbon marking this afternoon the official opening of Millstreet Day Care Centre. Here we share some 24 images from the truly historic day. Part 2 with lots more pictures will feature later in the week.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

And we share some further pictures of the magnificent occasion blessed with excellent weather. [read more …] “Superb Reopening of Millstreet Day Care Centre Today in Splendid Weather – Part 1”

Official Reopening of Truly Magnificent Millstreet Day Care Centre Today

Damien Bradley & Tony McCarthy putting the finishing touches to their hugely impressive project at Millstreet Day Care Centre which has been inspired by Mary Feeley and her wonderfully dedicated Team. The attention to detail by Damien, Tony & Mary is hugely inspirational. The New Centre will totally delight All who will be attending the official reopening from 2 to 4 pm today (28th May 2017).  The original Canon O’Donovan Centre opened on 18th Dec. 1994 has been a true gem in our community…Now the exquisite development has brought it to a new most impressive level. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Some of the many who attended Millstreet Gramophone Circle Bealtaine presentation on Friday night. Presenter Tim Murphy who shared a marvellous programme is seated in centre.

Canon O’Donovan Centre is expanding and looking for new Residents

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CANON O DONOVAN CENTRE

We are planning to build 6 houses in the near future to add to our existing stock of 10 semi-sheltered houses. This project will be completed in 2016. If you live in Millstreet or the Duhallow area and are interested, now is the time to apply. Maybe you know a family member or a neighbour who would find semi sheltered housing suitable for their needs, Contact us immediately to get your name on a waiting list – applications forms are available by writing to Millstreet Day-Care Centre or by phoning 029-70926 between 9am and 4pm Monday – Thursday.

Celebrating 21 Years of the Magnificent Millstreet Day Care Centre

How truly blessed we are here in Millstreet to have such a magnificent Day Care Centre for the past 21 years. The 21st Anniversary was recently celebrated in the presence of its Coordinators, Residents and Guests at the wonderfully welcoming Centre. Delighted to note that plans for extension are presently being envisaged. Support for Millstreet Day Care Centre is greatly encouraged. Every success to All throughout 2016. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
How truly blessed we are here in Millstreet to have such a magnificent Day Care Centre for the past 21 years. The 21st Anniversary was recently celebrated in the presence of its Coordinators, Residents and Guests at the wonderfully welcoming Centre. Delighted to note that plans for extension are presently being envisaged. Support for Millstreet Day Care Centre is greatly encouraged. Every success to All throughout 2016. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Magnificent Lackabawn Vintage Cheque for Millstreet Day Care Centre

Following the hugely popular Lackabawn Vintage Day in August 2015 a truly magnificent cheque for €2,500.00 was recently presented to Millstreet Day Care Centre to assist with future developments. From left: Kathleen Healy, Millstreet Community Housing and Day Care Centre, Ann & John Barry of Lackabawn Vintage Project, Mary Feeley, Coordinator, Millstreet Day Care Centre and Anne Cowman, Millstreet Community Housing and Day Care Centre. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Following the hugely popular Lackabawn Vintage Day in August 2015 a truly magnificent cheque for €2,200.00 was recently presented to Millstreet Day Care Centre and Community Housing Complex to assist with future developments. From left: Kathleen Healy, Millstreet Community Housing and Day Care Centre Committee Member, Ann & John Barry of Lackabawn Vintage Project, Mary Feeley, Coordinator, Millstreet Day Care Centre and Anne Cowman, Millstreet Community Housing and Day Care Centre Committee Member. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

President Mary Robinson’s Speech at the opening of the Canon O’Donovan Centre

SPEAKING NOTES FOR PRESIDENT ROBINSON AT THE OPENING OF MILLSTREET SHELTERED HOUSING & DAY CENTRE ON SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 1994

–         I very much appreciate your generous invitation to be present today at the opening of the Sheltered Housing and Day Care Centre here in Millstreet.  I would especially like to thank Mr. Michael Feeley, Chairman of the Millstreet & District Housing Association, for asking me to perform this pleasant task.  I am always glad of opportunities to meet with members of voluntary bodies and to assist and encourage them in their activities.-         I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the Millstreet & District Housing Association Ltd. for their initiative in developing this new project.  I note that the Association was formed in 1991 and I am greatly impressed that so much work has been completed in such a short space of time.

–         This Ceremony here today is the culmination of a great deal of detailed planning and hard work.  This project is also a testimony to the generous spirit of the people of Millstreet.  A special thanks must be extended to [read more …] “President Mary Robinson’s Speech at the opening of the Canon O’Donovan Centre”

A Special Thanks from Millstreet Day Care Centre

The Directors and Management of The Canon O’Donovan Centre would like to thank every body for their kind generosity at Our Annual Church Gate Collection last weekend.  Also many thanks to all the collectors and organisers for their help. All funds generated go directly to Millstreet Day Care Centre.  We thank Denis for this notice.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Day Care Centre Church Gate Collection on 14/15 Feb.

The annual Church gate collection for Millstreet Day Care Centre will take place on the weekend of 14th and 15th February 2015 in Millstreet,Cullen, Ballydaly, Dromagh and Derrinagree.   Please give generously.   We thank Denis for the notice.  (S.R.)

Breeda & Edward Providing Superb “Meals on Wheels”

Breeda Pigott and Edward Casey pictured providing the hugely important service from Millstreet Day Care Centre of "Meals on Wheels". Over the past six years Breeda has been such a wonderfully dedicated, cheerful and consistently helpful member of the inspiring team. Sadly Breeda's official time on the excellent scheme ended on this Thursday, 30th Nov. 2014. Sincere congratulations to Breeda on the magnificent contribution she has made to All at the Centre over the past six years. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Breeda Piggott and Edward Casey pictured providing the hugely important service from Millstreet Day Care Centre of “Meals on Wheels”. Over the past six years Breeda from Newmarket has been such a wonderfully dedicated, cheerful and consistently helpful member of the inspiring team. Sadly, Breeda’s official time on the excellent scheme ended on this Thursday, 30th Nov. 2014.  Sincere congratulations to Breeda on the magnificent contribution she has made to All at the Centre over the past six years. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Exquisite “Clara Garden” at Day Care Centre Officially Opened by Marvellous Julia on Her 100th Birthday to the Great Applause of All

Assisted by Mary Feeley it was 100 years young Julia Murphy who officially opened the magnificent new "Clara Garden" at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Clara Road on Wednesday, 30th April 2014. It was a truly superb day at the Centre where lots of great celebrations took place to pay special tribute to Julia on such an historic Birthday. Here we share the first selection of pictures from the most memorable occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Assisted by Mary Feeley it was 100 years young Julia Murphy who officially opened the magnificent new “Clara Garden” at Millstreet Day Care Centre on Clara Road on Wednesday, 30th April 2014. It was a truly superb day at the Centre where lots of great celebrations took place to pay special tribute to Julia on such an historic Birthday. Here we share the first selection of pictures from the most memorable occasion. Those who helped to establish such an excellent new facility deserve great credit.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Gramophone Circle Musical Presentation Tonight

Pat McCarron of Bandon is our Guest Presenter tonight (Friday, 21st June 2013 – the longest day of the year) in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet at 8.15.   All are very welcome.    (S.R.)

Michael’s Musical Choices Prove To Be Real Winners

Some of the many people who attended tonight's superb Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Michael Drew, Boherbue (on extreme right). It was Michael's first presentation and it was a tremendous success enjoyed by a capacity audience including young Daniel and James from Ballinatona, Millstreet.
Some of the many people who attended tonight’s superb Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Michael Drew, Boherbue (on extreme right). It was Michael’s first presentation and it was a tremendous success enjoyed by a capacity audience which included young Daniel and James from Ballinatona, Millstreet.  The next meeting which will take place on Friday, 19th April at 8.15 pm in the Canon O’Donovan Centre will be given by Margaret McCarron, Bandon (nee O’Donoghue, Cullen) – pictured fourth from left.  My job as DJ was made so much easier tonight because Michael had edited his complete programme in just two discs.   Because of the generosity of those present to our usual Draw we shall be making a contribution to the Daffodil Day local organisers.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Gramophone Circle on this Friday at 8.15 p.m.

MILLSTREET GRAMOPHONE CIRCLE: This month’s presentation will take place on Friday 16th Nov.  at 8.15p.m.   Guest presenter is Eithne O’Keeffe, Boherbue.   Everyone is very welcome.   (S.R.)

National Culture Night & Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Friday, 21st September 2012 is National Culture Night in Ireland.   Millstreet marks this occasion in the Canon O’Donovan Centre at 8.15pm when Con Kelleher, Cloghoulabeg will present a splendid programme of wonderful music at our monthly Gramophone Circle presentation.   Admission is free.   We hold a draw at the interval.   All are very welcome.   (S.R.)

In Cullen Pipe Band Hall there will be music performed by the Irish Piobaireachd Society and the Cullen Pipe Band. There will also be a trad session with local musicians, singers, dancers, poetry and all rounded off with a cupán tae.

Bernard O’Donoghue Presents Superb Musical Selection at Gramophone Circle on Friday, 10th August 2012 in Canon O’Donovan Centre

Some of the many people who attended Bernard O’Donoghue’s  splendid presentation at the August meeting of Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the Canon O’Donovan Centre on Friday, 10th August 2012.   Con Kelleher is scheduled to next present on Friday, 21st Sept. at 8.15 pm.  (S.R.)

Bernard O’Donoghue Presents Gramophone Circle Programme This Friday

Celebrated Poet and Lecturer, Bernard O’Donoghue, Oxford and Cullen will present the programme at this Friday’s Millstreet Gramophone Circle in the Canon O’Donovan Centre at Clara Road at 8.15 p.m..   All are very welcome.

Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Some of the very large attendance in the Canon O’Donovan Centre tonight for Millstreet Gramophone Circle. The excellent presentation (in memory of the late Donal Cowman) was given by Nora Burke, Kanturk (6th from left) while at the end of the presentation Maurice Linehan paid special tribute and expressed sincere thanks.    Professor Bernard O’Donoghue of Cullen & Oxford will give the next presentation on Friday, 10th August 2012.  (S.R.)

Margaret Presents Some Wonderful Musical Gems at Gramophone Circle

Pictured tonight (18th May) at the very enjoyable Millstreet Gramophone Circle presentation by Margaret McCarron, Bandon and Cullen (third from left in the turquoise/green style).    The many people attending were treated to a magnificent selection of exquisite music which was relaxing, tuneful and very pleasantly atmospheric.    The DJ supreme was, as usual,  Donal Cowman.  The occasion took place in the Canon O’Donovan Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet.   (S.R.)