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]
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At a presentation to the prizewinners in the Millstreet Traders Week promotion were Tony McCaul, Chairman Millstreet Development Group; runner up Tessie Dennehy, Derinagree (who won €25 vouchers for 22 shops in Millstreet); Jerry Pat O'Leary, Chairman, Millstreet Retail Group; outright winner Donal O'Sullivan, Kilcorney (who won €50 vouchers for 22 shops in Millstreet) and Billy Sheahan, Wallis Arms Hotel. (We thank John Tarrant for the picture.)

Millstreet Development Group would like to congratulations their winners and wish a big Thank You to all who support our local Shops and Businesses. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

The Wallis Arms, Millstreet have launched their menus for the upcoming Christmas Party season 2011. They have a choice of 3 menus for parties, and a choice of 3 different buffets.
“Parties at the Wallis Arms are always full of festive fun and atmosphere, we hope to see you shortly and thank you for your continued support.
PS. We are shortly launching a) New breakfast b) lunch and c) evening menus.” – Billy & Ellen

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Justin’s  fairy portrait photography is a unique offering for Ireland. If you would like to see additional shots, have a look at the website justbornphotography.ie

NATURAL BEAUTY

Main Street

MILLSTREET

029 30876

      Open 6 Days                                       Loyalty Card available

  DECEMBER / CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER

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If you hadn’t noticed, Justin Black has taken over the photography studio at the West End, and renamed it Justborn Photography. Andrea Todt who continue reading…

Alps Electric Ireland has confirmed that between 30 and 40 people are to be let go over the coming weeks.

The Japanese-owned company, based in Millstreet in County Cork, employs around 550 people at its plant in County Cork. Alps manufactures electrical components for the car industry.

A company spokesman said that between 200 and 300 people were hired over the past two years to clear a backlog in customer demand worldwide. continue reading…

Now open Nail Bar & Make-Up Studio in Millstreet:

Gel & Acrylic Nail from 45 euro
Nail Art
Permanent Eyelash Extensions (last up 6 weeks) only 65 euro
Spa Manicure & Pedicure
Make-up
Gift Vouchers & Wedding Packages also available!

Pamper Yourself & Call for your appointment!!!
Tel. 087 7700913
Prop. Agnieszka Jurczyk

All week by appointment only!

8 Fairfield Rise Millstreet (opposite from Coleman’s Centra)
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Aidan McCaul’s hardware & furniture shop is in business for 30 years this year in Millstreet. It started in Minor Row in June 1981 in the old Hibernian Dance Hall (owned by Kit Radley who was a  grocery shopkeeper next door) after Buckley’s Stores went out of business.  A year later it moved to the Square after Aidan purchased former executive offices of Buckleys, gutted them & turned them into a shop. For the past 30 years the business has continued with Aidan & Tim Long present throughout that time. In later years Aidan’s son Tony has also worked in the business. [With thanks to Aodan for the article]

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Tír na nÓg Beauty Salon

Tel 029 71161  

Debs Special 

Offer 1

Make Up

Full Body Tan

File and Polish on Fingers and Toes

€50

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Oral Irish Exams are currently in progress in the Community School

Following on from our successful ‘Hen Party’ we are hosting our first Poultry Day.

This will be an opportunity to meet poultry keepers ask questions, do some poultry purchasing and buy your poultry essentials from Margaret of The Mobile Pet Shop.

Come along don’t be a chicken………….

Where possible please car share.
10th April · 14:00 – 17:00 at The Secret Garden Centre

Oral French

For Leaving Cert & Junior Cert 2011
with JeanYves Boizard

Mon 21st Feb
Morning or Afternoon Session
10 am to 12.15 or 2pm to 4.15

Refreshments served during break
Call Pam Thornton @ 087 131 7066

Gordon O’Keeffe of K&L receives the Network Sales Award at the The Pallet Network Awards 2010.

The awards are designed to reward excellence and to raise standards in the freight and logistics industry.

K&L who are based in Mount Leader Industrial Estate have won numerous awards in the past.

see The Pallet Network website

The Southern Star Newspaper today carries an article on Eleanor Leahy of Nibbles:

If you want really fresh, wholesome and divine cakes then visit Eleanor Leahy’s award-winning artisan bakery stall. You can buy her produce at the markets in Macroom, Ballincollig, Bishopstown, Mallow, Rathmore and even the Limerick Milk Market. Amazingly she also runs the café and bakery in Millstreet, Nibbles Food Emporium.  To be honest I have no idea how she maintains the passion and enthusiasm she has, as well as keeping her high standards of cooking and using local top quality ingredients, when much of her baking is hand made. continue reading…

Qualified Counsellor Available

• Help with confidence and self-esteem
• Bereavement support
• Parenting
• Weight issues
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Colour therapy
• Style coaching
• Day and evening appointments.

Tel. Kathleen at 087/9774740. Email <email>

Coleman’s Tractors had a had a large stand at the Farm Machinery Show this week. Thanks to Jim McSweeney who sent us a number of photos of the stand. See them below: continue reading…