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Japanese quake hits profits at Alps

Michael — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:02 +0000

The impact of the Japanese earthquake will hit profits this year at Co Cork-based manufacturer, Alps Electronics.

The Japanese-owned firm employs just under 500 people in the Millstreet-based plant, and managing director Brendan O’Shaughnessy said yesterday that the earthquake has affected the company’s bottom line this year.

Accounts just filed by Alps Electric (Ireland) Ltd show the firm’s revenues increased by 10% from €58 million to €64m in the 12 months to the end of March last year. [the above is an excerpt from an article in the Irish Examiner - 3rd February 2012]

In the Corkman – 2nd February 2012

Michael — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:12:34 +0000

The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version

Video: U16 County Final – post match

Michael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:12:59 +0000

Millstreet U16 Footballers had a fantastic win in the Cork County ‘A’ League Final last Sunday (Jan 29th) in Ballincollig when the beat Clann na nGael by 0-12 to 0-6. One of the Millstreet supporters put a video of the post match celebrations on youTube:

There are more photos and videos on the Millstreet Juvenile GAA facebook page including one of the last few minutes of the game. (thanks to their club secetary for letting us know about this)

Here are some of the stills from the video:

Millstreet Hospital to stay open … for now

Michael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:36:48 +0000

From finegael.ie: Fine Gael Deputy for Cork North West, Áine Collins, has reassured Millstreet residents that their community hospital will remain open for now. Deputy Collins went on to say that the establishment of a local action group could go some way to ensuring the long-term viability of the Hospital.

Speaking at a specially convened meeting in the Wallis Arms Hotel in Millstreet recently, Deputy Collins said: ‘I am delighted to announce that following on from discussions I have had with Department of Health officials about the future of the Millstreet Community Hospital, I can confirm that it will not be closing this year under the recently proposed budgetary cuts’.

“According to the Department of Health, the future of Millstreet Hospital is safe for now. Obviously this is a situation which I will monitor closely, as the loss of the Community Hospital would have a huge impact on the local area.

“I have proposed setting up a action group to listen to and represent local interests where the future development of the Hospital is concerned.

“A local action group would be best placed to monitor the situation and ensure that the long-term viability of Millstreet Community Hospital is maintained. The group would represent the interests of those who live locally and who would be most heavily impacted by any changes. The provision of community care is essential to those who live in Millstreet and its surrounding areas. The hospital is an invaluable part of our community and, I am delighted to say, will remain so for the foreseeable future.”

Contact details for Áine Collins are at: http://www.finegael.ie/our-people/tds/aine-collins/

The Friendly Atmosphere at the AGM of Millstreet Credit Union

Seán — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:22:21 +0000

Millstreet Credit Union AGM Held on Tuesday at Credit Union Centre

Seán — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:06:45 +0000

Pictured attending Tuesday night's AGM of Millstreet Credit Union held at the Credit Union Centre in The Square. Very comprehensive reports by various Committee Members were well received and an optimistic view on both the current position and looking towards the future was in evidence. (S.R.)

Wide Variety of Musical Favourites at Gramophone Circle

Seán — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:08:17 +0000

Margaret’s Excellent Presentation at Millstreet Gramophone Circle

Seán — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:04:21 +0000

Pictured at Millstreet Gramophone Circle's presentation on Friday, 20th January 2012...From left: Pat and Margaret McCarron, Bandon; Maurice Linehan, Margaret Moynihan (who presented such an enjoyable programme of wonderful music) and Donal Cowman who on every occasion acts as DJ supreme blending in a wide variety of harmonic sounds in such a professional manner. (S.R)

Scór Sinsear Duhallow

Michael — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:07:07 +0000

2012-01-27 St.Johns Set Dancers, who won the Duhallow Scor Sinsear - included are Anne Buckley, Donal Kelleher, Margaret Coakley, Michael Cashman, Karen White, Gerard McSweeney, Norma Buckley, and Dermot Golden

Congratulations to all from the Millstreet & St.John’s GAA Clubs who competed in and were successful at the Duhallow Scór Sinsear in Kanturk Golf Club last night.

Ballad Group: 1st Millstreet
Recitation: 2nd: St.Johns
Question Time: 1st Millstreet, (St. Johns lost out on a tiebreak for second)
Novelty Act: 1st Millstreet, 2nd St. Johns
Set Dancing: 1st St.Johns

As the first two in each category progress, together both clubs will be taking a large group to the County Semi-finals in Coachford on February 12th.

Over €4,000 Presented to MS Group Following New Year’s Day Boeing Swim

Seán — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:57:00 +0000

In excess of €4,000.00 was presented at the Bush Bar, West End, Millstreet to Sinead O'Rahilly representing the Cork North West Branch of MS by Michael Lucey representing the courageous Swimmers who participated in the Boeing New Year Swim 2012. Also present for MS Cork North West Branch were Maura and Donal Murphy, Newmarket. LTV2 Millstreet recorded the presentation. Sincere congratulations to everyone involved in this very successful and very important annual project. More pictures later. (S.R.)