Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
Here is just a selection of Photos taken at Cork County Hall last Monday Night of Sean Radley being recognised by the County Mayor John Paul O`Shea for his Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame Award.A large number of supporters from Millstreet accompanied Sean Radley on the Night with them all travelling together on the C.A.R.T. (Carriginma Area Rural Transport) Bus,a great Night was had by all and we must thank Breeda Piggot for the lovely Photos.
IRD DUHALLOW WARMER HOMES SCHEME
Free Insulation Service
If you are in receipt of one of the following payments you may be eligible to receive insulation services free of charge:
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Fuel Allowance
or
Family Income Supplement
or
Jobseekers Allowance
(for more than 6 months and have children under 7 years of age)
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Houses must be owner occupied and constructed before 2006
Contact IRD Duhallow on 029 60633
IRD Duhallow is seeking to train communities in historic graveyard recording and publication. We are calling on all communities from the following areas to get involved because only with the help of volunteers will we be able to tell, record and publish local stories of people and place. If you can take a photograph you can learn the survey system. All training will take place from 9.30a.m. to 4p.m. Please look at the dates below and if you think you will be able to come along please give Mary Creedon a ring on 029 60633.
Basic Sign Language Classes
IRD Duhallow will hold Basic Sign Language Classes beginning on the 30th of September. The classes will run for two nights per week for 4 weeks and will cover such topics as: Vocabulary, Expressions, Family, Numbers, Hospital, Colours, Conversation, Fun Stories etc. The Sign Language Classes will empower and educate participants in the use of Sign Language thereby heightening awareness of those with disabilities in our community. Please note that there is a course fee of €55 per person to take part in this course. If you are interested in participating or require further information please contact Mary at 029-60633. We thank Mary of IRD Duhallow for this notice. (S.R.)
To view the very recently launched IRD Duhallow Youth Film on YouTube it may be found under #yoloduhallow. The superbly produced film features young people from the many areas of IRD Duhallow enthusiastically demonstrating their marvellously energetic skills. We thank Tríona from IRD Duhallow for alerting us to this truly uplifting insight into all the various aspects of the much appreciated IRD Duhallow. The brief video includes Students from Millstreet Community School demonstrating their excellent skills at the Astro Turf Centre and also at Green Glens. (S.R.)
Here we share some further images from the beginning of the enjoyable and [read more …] “Clara Loop Walk on Sunday Celebrating Bealtaine Festival 2014”
On Sunday next IRD Duhallow together with IFA, Coillte, Mental Health Ireland and See Change are organising a walk in the Island Wood Newmarket with a focus on Raising Awareness on Mental Health. The theme of the day is “Let’s Talk and Walk”
The Green Ribbon Walk is a month long campaign that is taking place during May to raise awareness and promote positive mental health.
As you well know, peoples reasons for living in the countyside are many and varied including being born and reared there or made a deliberate decision to move, people tend to associate living in the country with having a better environment, more space, being more relaxed and possibly being safer, while these facts to a large extend are true country life does not always live up to its perceived idyllic image and there can be many associated difficulties with [read more …] “Let’s Talk & Walk on Sunday 25th May in Newmarket”
On c103 in Jimmy Reidy’s long established and very popular series “Round the Fireside” the second programme which will focus on the current Bealtaine Festival, is scheduled to be broadcast on this Monday, 19th May at its usual time of 9.50pm. (S.R.)
Noreen and Leo filmed the recent Boherbue Comprehensive School 40th Anniversary Video which proved hugely popular becoming viral on YouTube and featuring on RTÉ. This forthcoming promotional video is indeed in good hands as demonstrated this morning in Millstreet. Here we share further images from the [read more …] “IRD Duhallow Filming at Millstreet Astro Turf This Morning”
IRD Duhallow Bird Watch Group are delighted to welcome Jim Wilson to IRD Duhallow on Tuesday 8th April. Jim recently returned from ten weeks in the Antarctic and will be sharing his photographs, experiences and knowledge of this vast continent and its amazing bird and wildlife.
Jim is a wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide, broadcaster and filmmaker. He established the long running Garden Bird Survey in 1987 and a regular contributor to the Mooney Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Jim’s Publications include the best selling “Irelands Garden Birds”2008 and most recently Jim has written an innovative new photographic field guide “The Birds of Ireland” 2013 with Mark Carmody.
Date: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Time: 7.30pm
Location: James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket,
Registration: Essential 029 60633
IRD Duhallow is celebrating National Tree Week by Organising
A Wood Turning Demonstration
Location: Brogeen Crafts, Banteer Road, Kanturk
Date: Thursday 6th March 2014
Time: 7.30pm
Booking essential for further information please contact Katie on 029 60633
Julia Clifford Concert – “The Role of Women in Traditional Irish Music”
IRD Duhallow will hold a concert in conjunction with the Duhallow Women’s Forum on Thursday the 7th of November, entitled “The Role of Women in Traditional Irish Music”. A wide variety of guest musicians and speakers will range from the Sliabh Luachra area and further afield. In addition at this event we will be launching the Sliabh Luachra Cultural Trail which promotes the unique tradition of Sliabh Luachra music and culture. This concert will be held in the James O’ Keeffe Institute in Newmarket and will commence at 8p.m. Tickets cost €10.00 which include refreshments at the break and the proceeds will go to the James O’ Keeffe Building Fund. Registration is essential for this event at 029 60633 and doors will open at 7.30p.m. We thank Mary McHugh of IRD Duhallow for this important notice. (S.R.)
Duhallow Ancestry are currently researching the Aldworth Family of Newmarket Court and would like to source any items of interest including, photographs, documents, books, mementos etc., that anyone would be willing to loan for this project. All information would be greatly welcomed and can be handed into the JOK Institute by contacting Evelyn Mc Auley on 60633.
We thank Mary McHugh of IRD Duhallow for this further important notice. (S.R.)
Personal Development Training Course
IRD Duhallow is now taking names for women interested in undertaking a Personal Development Training Course which will commence in September and will include the following modules: Positive versus Negative Thinking, Saying No, Developing Self – Esteem, Rights and Responsibilities, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Listening to your Intuition, Management of Feelings. The duration of this course will be once a week for eight weeks. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.
Interior Design Training Programme
IRD Duhallow is seeking to run an eight week intensive Interior Design Training Programme in September which will take participants through the design process from the ideas stage through to specifics including limitations of budget and size. Participants will develop sample boards as a visual aid and an in depth look into colour theory, styles, flooring, fabrics, lighting, wall finishes etc. It is the aim of this programme to encourage participant’s creativity and importantly how to apply this creativity to their own designs. Places will be limited for this programme and anyone interested is asked to contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.
DISABILITY FINANCIAL TALK
Information Seminar on this Issue will take place on Tuesday February 26th at 7.30p.m.
IRD Duhallow is seeking to hold a special needs financial talk as it is clear that with the impact of the economy affecting all parents who have children with special needs we are sure you will get great information, tips and strategies to improve your family’s personal financial situation. The financial talk will cover how budget 2013 will affect your family, tighter rules for entitlements and benefits, how to apply and appeal a decision, how to write a will to protect your child’s future, how to choose the right guardians and trustees, changes to your child’s inheritance and savings and strategies to create a brighter financial future for your child. It is important that all families regardless of their personal circumstances can benefit from expert advice in this area.
Registration is essential for this seminar so please contact Mary McHugh on 029 60633 for more information.
We thank Mary McHugh for this important update. (S.R.)
All Community Members and Individuals interested in learning more about Historic Graves and how to Care for them, Conserve and Record them are invited to take part in an upcoming training programme delivered by IRD Duhallow. This training programme will link in with Archaeologists to ensure that [read more …] “Upcoming Training Programme: Duhallow Historic Graves – Care, Conservation and Surveying”
IRD Duhallow is funding a training project in Oral Heritage Studies which will examine the wealth of our recorded folklore and oral history sources in Ireland at local and national level. This training forms part of a wider project in Duhallow to document elements of our heritage, local history and genealogy. “Oral History” can be a difficult term to describe but IRD Duhallow is seeking to perform training for the people of Duhallow to allow them to record both formal and informal accounts through the spoken word. This training is seeking to preserve others firsthand accounts of the past and to record these accounts accurately. While libraries and classrooms are full of history books, these books may only portray a small portion of our community’s true history. We are linking in with the University of Limerick over a 24 week period ensuring that the course will be participative and skills based. Participants will receive training in interviewing, writing, digitisation and presentation skills. For more information or an application form please contact Mary Mc Hugh on 029 60633.
Here we share the wonderful colour of the superb occasion which took place at the James O’Keeffe Institute in Newmarket. A special marquee had been put in place for the [read more …] “Spectacular Period Costume Launch of “Discover Duhallow””
EQUALITY FOR WOMEN MEASURE EXTENSION 2007 – 2013
Grow Your Own Training Course for Women
An eight week Training course on how to Grow Your Own Fruit and Vegetables will be delivered over the Autumn period. This programme will be open to women who are interested in growing their own fruit and vegetables and it will give participants the information and knowledge needed to grow successfully – what to grow, when and how to grow it. Modules will include planning a kitchen garden, crop rotation, sowing seeds and manuring, growing under cover, weed control etc. If you are interested in this course and would like to register please contact Mary McHugh on 029 60633.
[read more …] “Community Diary Advertising from IRD Duhallow”
IRD Duhallow in April will be hosting a Night in honour of the Duhallow people who set out on the Titanic on its maiden voyage. Dr. Michael Martin (Titanic Trail author and creator) will be the keynote speaker and Sr. Maureen Cahill will facilitate a prayerful ceremony. This event will take place on the 19th April at 7.30p.m. in the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. Everyone is welcome to come and share in the evening as we remember those who survived and perished on that fateful journey. Registration is essential. Please contact Mary on 029 60633.
TITANIC CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE NIGHT
IRD Duhallow in April will be hosting a Night in honour of the Duhallow people who set out on the Titanic on its maiden voyage. Dr. Michael Martin (Titanic Trail author and creator) will be the keynote speaker and Sr. Maureen Cahill will facilitate a prayerful and ritual ceremony. This ceremony will take place on the 19th of April at 7.30p.m. in the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket. Everyone is welcome to come and share in the evening as we lovingly and prayerfully remember those who survived and perished and we will honour their ancestors. Registration is essential. Please contact Mary on 029 60633.
IRD Duhallow is currently organising an Internet and Email Training Course which will commence on the 1st of March and will run one night a week for seven weeks in the James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket from 7p.m. to 9p.m. The module is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge required to access a website, use a web browser, access web addresses, search engines, email, Internet Security, Social Networking etc. will also be covered. Only a very basic knowledge of computers is required from participants. The total course cost per participant is €30. If you are interested in participating or require further information please contact Mary McHugh on 029 60633. Please note that places on this course are limited.
Nora Herlihy Conference
IRD Duhallow will host their annual conference in conjunction with the Duhallow Women’s Forum on Friday 2nd December, entitled “The Role of Rural Women in a Recession – A Conference in honour of Nora Herlihy – Credit Union Pioneer” Guest Speakers on the day include Orlaith Carmody former RTE Journalist and director of Mediatraining.ie, Nicole Byrne founder of 11890 Ltd. also we will be having representatives from the Credit Union Movement, UCC and IRD Duhallow. In addition and importantly at this event Jimmy Deenihan TD & Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs will launch “The Origins, Ethos and Evolution of Co-operative Credit in Ireland – Celebrating the Centenary of the Birth of Nora Herlihy”
This conference will be held in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket from 11.00a.m. to 4.30p.m. For further information and to book your place, please contact Mary McHugh at 029-60633.
