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Road funding is good news for Cork drivers – Collins

Cork receives highest national allocation signalling sustained spending by local authority on upkeep of roads

Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement of more than €6.5 million to be spent on the upkeep and repair of local and regional roads across the county. The announcement was made by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, as part of an overall package of €50 million for roads nationally.

“As part of a €50 million expenditure allocation that has been approved by Government for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of local and regional roads across the country, Cork County Council has been allocated €5,818,342, with the City Council being awarded €759,304.

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The newly completed extension to the Bruach Na Carraige Centre will be officially opened by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht on Monday 24th June at 8pm.

The new extension includes a new stage complete with all fittings as well as the whole building being upgraded to all the latest fire regulations, as well as new chairs and some tiered seating. The Minister will also launch the Bruach Na Carraige Summer programme of Our Seisiún, Summer School and Summer Camp
All are welcome to this launch and opening.

(We thank Jack Roche for this important notice – S.R.)

We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today on a week-long visit.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The happy group arrived at our Millstreet Headquarters (McCarthy’s Bar at The Square).  The main group will travel to Dublin on Monday until Wednesday while a smaller group will visit Dingle and the West.   Here we share lots more images of the arrival today (Sat. 8th June 2013).  We wish our Friends a very continue reading…

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we go back to the 2000 Cork 20 Rally which had some great competitors competing in it like Andrew Nesbitt, the late Frank Meagher,the legendary Austin Mchale and Ian Greer amongst others,the rally was won that year by Andrew Nesbitt in his WRC Subaru so enjoy some classic footage from what was a very entertaining event.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

Karen O’Connor, Poet supreme, (originally from Station Road, Millstreet) has just won the highly prestigious Single Poem Competition at Listowel Writers Week 2013. We thank Karen for the Press Release and the two pictures and we extend our heartfelt sincere congratulations on such a wonderfully significant recognition of Karen’s superb talent as a highly regarded Poet.     (S.R.)

Our pictures show Karen with John Bowman who opened the 42nd Listowel Writers Week at the Listowel Arms. And Karen with Noel King, Editor of Doghouse Books, a Tralee publisher.

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Pictured are the Cullen Pipe Band who played for the visit of President Michael D Higgins when commemorating the fifty first anniversary of Faiche Na Bhfili in Carrignavar (May 4th), celebrating the great poets of the Gaelic tradition in the village.

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Community Education Event

Hosted by Macroom Youthreach

 “Success Strategies for Young People in Education and beyond”

Guest Speakers

John Lonergan  (Creator of RTÉ’s  Circus)

Seán Óg  Ó hAilpín  (Champion Hurler)

Hosted by Macroom Youthreach @the Briery Gap Cultural Centre Macroom

On Tuesday May 28^th 2013 – 2pm until 4pm

Pictured at Limerick Junction the very well known “John 3:7″ will feature in a brief interview at 10.00 pm on tonight’s “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station .. 30th April 2013.  (S.R.)

www.corkmusicstation.com

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we look back at the 2007 Cork 20 Rally when we had 3 WRC Stars namely Sebastian Loeb, Mikko Hirvonen, and Dani Sordo competing as part of there preparation for there particapation in Rally Ireland later that year, as a result of these stars driving on the event the 2007 Rally will go down in history as a classic.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this week features the Big Band Sound of the 1930s and 1940s including the wonderful tunes “The Peanut Vendor” and “Tea for Two”.     Tonight’s programme  also includes a brief feature on the interesting and oftentimes witty stories of everyday life in Ireland as reflected in the witty conversation.    Looking forward to sharing melodic and relaxing music.   (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  this week is being broadcast earlier for just one hour this particular week this Tuesday, 9th April 2013 from 5.30  Tonight’s programme includes a brief feature on the interesting and oftentimes witty signs seen throughout Ireland.  Our featured artist this week is Connie Francis.    (S.R.)

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

We will start by looking back at the 2011 Cork 20 Rally, and over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

The death has occurred of Noel Dennehy of 21 Murphy’s Terrace,  Millstreet and Luton, after an illness borne bravely, at his home in Luton.
Beloved husband of Eileen and loving father of Niall, Jerry, Patrick, Mary and Delores. Dear brother of Tim, Séan, Dennis, Liam, Anthony, Margaret, Noreen, Mary (RIP), and Jenny. Sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his loving wife, family, grandchildren, daughter in-law, son in-law, sisters in- law, brothers in-law, nieces, nephew and large supportive circle of friends.
Reposing at his home in Luton, Tuesday the 9th of April at 7pm followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church,Grandire Avenue, Luton. Funeral mass Wednesday 10th of April at 1pm.
May he rest peace.
Fondly remembered for his winning point for Millstreet under-14s First County and avid follower of Millstreet.ie.

Noel Dennehy, Millstreet and Luton

(From the Many People in Millstreet and from our Millstreet Website Team we extend heartfelt and sincere sympathy to the Dennehy Family.)

We thank Sheila Sherlock of Glen Theatre Team for this interesting and important reminder.  The excellent performance begins at 8pm.  (S.R.)   For further information click on the following link:

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