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Bealtaine at Millstreet Library on 15th May 2018

**We thank Grace for the Poster. Click on the image to enlarge.** (S.R.)

Butter Road on “Where the Road Takes me” on C103 at 7pm Sunday

We thank Presenter John Greene for advance information on this Sunday evening’s programme – 13th May 2018. (S.R.)

Two hundred and seventy years ago in 1748, and almost to the day, a fifty
six mile straight road was opened between Killarney and Cork.

Although being awarded the contract for it, John Murphy from Castleisland had to raise his own finance, in the hope that he would recoup it all by making it a toll road. But the road brought financial ruin for Murphy, resulting in debts of over four thousand pounds. Nobody knows for certain what happened to him afterwards..

In a two part programme on Where the road takes me……. [read more …] “Butter Road on “Where the Road Takes me” on C103 at 7pm Sunday”

Millstreet Community School Transition Year Graduation 2017/2018

This a reminder at all parents/guardians of Millstreet Community School Transition Year students (2017/2018) that their Graduation will take place on Tuesday 15th May in the school library. Please note that the starting time is 7.30pm. Thank you

Millstreet Vintage Club Tractor Run on Tommorrow Sunday May 13th

Millstreet Vintage Club are holding a Tractor Run on Tommorrow Sunday May 13th,
Sign on is at the Wallis Arms in Millstreet from 11am with Take Off at 12.30 pm Sharp,Nice Scenic Route planned with the Run returning back to Millstreet for the Finish.
All Tractors both Old and New are welcome to take Part, for more details contact Johnny Flynn at 087 9230332.

Very Successful Nathan’s Walk in Killarney This Morning

Full feature with text later. (S.R.)

Superb Language & Culture Night Filmed by TG4 at MCS

A truly magnificent range of wonderful language and cultural presentations took place at the annual event in Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 10th May 2018. It was covered by TG4 for the television series “Guth an Phobail” for later transmission. John Tarrant covered it for the “Corkman” while we were there for our Millstreet website. Here we share a selection of images from the occasion which was a splendid credit to the participants and the organisers where our Irish Culture was creatively included in the wonderful mixture of global enriching cultures. More images to follow in a future feature. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) [read more …] “Superb Language & Culture Night Filmed by TG4 at MCS”

O’Flynn Medical: Financial Controller / Accountant

O’Flynn Medical is recruiting for the below position.

Financial Controller / Accountant

The position holder will play a lead role in the finance team, analysing P&L spend and reviewing business performance

Key Responsibilities

- Provide leadership to the company’s financial and accounting strategy
- Ensuring that the company’s financial systems and procedures are robust, compliant and position the organisation for future growth
- Responsibility for negotiating financing arrangements for the organisation
- Processing supplier invoices and customer invoices
- Liaise with suppliers and customers regarding queries on accounts
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Responsibility for organisation of annual stock take
- Responsibility for collection of debtors accounts
- Preparation of company budgets, forecasts and implementing budgetary controls
- Preparation for annual accounts for company audit
- Responsibility for payroll, VAT and P30 returns
- All other duties as assigned

The person

- Highly motivated and hard working attitude
- 4+ years experience in a similar type role
- Good familiarity with accountancy packages (SAGE)
- Knowledge of intra community acquisitions
- Strong Sage, Thesaurus payroll, excel & word skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ambitious with ability to multi-task
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as ability to work on own initiative
- Full or part time position will be considered for this role for the successful applicant.

All interested applicants – please submit CV and cover letter to deirdre@ oflynnmedical.com. Closing date for submissions is 16th May 2018. OFlynnMedical.com

Cuan Mhuire Farnanes Gardening Project – Annual Sale of Summer Bedding Plants

Cuan Mhuire Farnanes Gardening Project

ANNUAL SALE of SUMMER BEDDING PLANTS

WEDNESDAY, 16th May at Cuan Mhuire, Farnanes.

We thank Marie for the notice. (S.R.)

Clara Loop – Cork Walking Week

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See the Steam Trains in Millstreet Railway Station this weekend

The Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will be visiting Kerry this weekend with their “Cork and Kerry” International Railtour.

Worth going to see, the #85 steam locomotive will stop in Millstreet on Sunday from 14:20 – 14:30 !

Also, the No. 4 locomotive will pass through Millstreet on Saturday at 16:04, and again on Sunday at 9:04. while the #85 will also pass through on Monday at 09:06.

Jenny is going to the World Championships

The very best of luck to Jenny Schmiedel who is taking part in the World Pole Dance Championships in Tianjin, China, next Monday (May 14th). Jenny, moved with her family years ago from Germany to Kilcorney, and wanted to do the exotic sport from the time she was a teenager, and her move to college in Cork gave her the chance she wanted.

Now she has achieved her dream of opening her own studio near CIT at EM Fitness and Nutrition where she gives pole dancing classes to all ages ranging from teens up to those in their 50’s and older.

Blue Skies over Millstreet

Thanks to Mario Remon who sent us this photo from the Eurovision Village in Lisbon this morning :”The name of Millstreet in Lisbon (Portugal) today“. Eurovision fan Mario visited Millstreet last August, and met with Seán who gave him the local tour … but where did 25 years go? ^[1]

Nimble Fingers sewing and Craft group

Nimble Fingers Sewing and Craft Group has returned to The Lighthouse. Come and join us tonight 7-8.30pm. Meet new friends and share crafts and sewing ideas. See you later ¹

Language and Culture Night – Thurs. 10th May 2018 in Millstreet Community School @ 7pm

This year’s Language and Culture Night will take place on Thursday 10th May in Millstreet Community School library/canteen, beginning at 7pm. Once again it will be a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the different nationalities that are now present in Millstreet and the local area. Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderfully inclusive community event. (please note that filming will take place during the event for a forthcoming edition of the TG4 programme Guth an Phobail – Voice of the Community)

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http://www.millstreetcommunityschool.ie/school-news/265-language-and-culture-night-a-big-success.html

Car Keys lost near the Square

Update (12th May): Keys have been located 🙂

Key ring with car keys and house keys was lost last night (8th May) between 7:30-8:00pm between the Square and Church St. Lane. If located please contact 087 9227411.

Childminder Available

Childminder available from child minders own home.
Level 5 childcare, also have a child friendly area outside 8 years experience. Boherbue & surrounding areas. Contact 0876435430

“Radio Treasures” Now On Air Until 11pm (Tuesday)

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com now on air until 11:00 pm. To access on Millstreet website just scroll down to the List of Local Websites on right of homepage. It’s the third website listed. (S.R.)

Eily’s Report – 8th May

Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome to my weekly report.

The lovely sunny weather at the bank holiday weekend did wonders for everyone. Following all the wet months, people came out and made the most of the three warm days, in whatever way they liked. The Ed Sheeran mighty concert drew thousands of people of all ages, others went to the beach, some to car rallying, some to see the huge cruise liner in Cobh. While others spent their time in the garden planting flowers to brighten things up the months ahead. And through it all was the joy in people’s faces, as the soaked up the sun.

Class Success for Local Crews at the Killarney International Rally of the Lakes

There was success for 2 local Crews last weekend at the Killarney International Rally of the Lakes which was the 3rd Round of the Irish Tarmac Championship,Sean Moynihan driving his Ford Escort Mk2 co-driven by Liam Brennan came out on top of Class 12 and finished in 9th place overall in the National Rally,this was a repeat performance from the Crew when they achieved an identical result 12 months ago on the 2017 Event,there was also success for Denis O`Brien co-driven by Michael O`Riordan in there Opel Corsa who had a great Rally and at the end of the 2 day Event they had a convincing win in Class 10 and like Sean Moynihan this was also a repeat of there success on this Rally having also won Class 10 on the Event 12 months ago,Derry Long/Denny O`Riordan had a great Run in the Junior Rally to finish 8th overall and 5th in Class while Pat Sheehan in his Renault Clio had had no luck this time and retired after 6 Stages while performing strongly in his Class,Victory went to Donegals Manus Kelly in a Subaru Impreza WRC with Robert Barrable finishing behind in 2nd place in his Ford Fiesta R5 with Desi Henry who was co-driven by Ballydaly Man Liam Moynihan finishing in a fine 3rd place overall in there Skoda Fabia R5,the Rally was held in mostly favourable Weather Conditions over the 2 days and used some famous Stages like Molls Gap,Healy Pass and Caragh Lake. We thank Matthew Twomey for the use of his Photos and you can see more of his work at https://www.facebook.com/M2merallyphotos/#

Millstreet Active Retirement Association at Tubrid on Monday Morning

Blessed with splendid summery weather Millstreet Active Retirement Association attended its annual May Rosary Event at Tubrid Holy Well on Monday at 11:00 a.m. (7th May 2018). Some of the beautiful hymns sung will feature on tonight’s “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com (at 10:00 p.m.) … And also included in tonight’s programme – a feature on Sunday’s Mass at The City near Shrone. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Language and Culture Night – Thurs. 10th May @7pm – Millstreet Community School

Students preparing for the Language and Culture Night. left to right: Kasper Kaminski, Eimear Corcoran, Isabel Sibanda, Jordan Kiely, Emma Brady)

The annual Language and Culture Night will take place on Thursday 10th May 2018 in Millstreet Community School beginning at 7pm. This will be a great celebration of the cultures and languages that are now part of Millstreet and the local area. Everyone is welcome to come along. Admission is free.

Wonderful Birthday Celebration for Elizabeth Murphy

At a recent superb celebration at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet – Family and Friends joined Elizabeth Murphy (centre) of Drishane Road, Millstreet for her special Birthday event. We extend our heartfelt sincere good wishes to Elizabeth. Click on the splendid photo – kindly supplied by the Family – to enlarge. (S.R.)

Happy Birthday Margaret !

Margaret Smyth pictured with her brothers & sisters celebrates her birthday today Sunday May 6th. Happy Birthday Margaret !

“Where the Road Takes Me” on C103 on Sunday at 7pm

We thank John Greene, Presenter Supreme of the weekly radio programme on C103 for advance information re this Sunday’s programme (6th May 2018). (S.R.)

This week on ‘Where the road takes me’, we meet Teddy Hayes from
Rosscarbery, the recent recipient of an award for his constant fundraising
down through the years.

After being initially given the ‘all-clear’, Teddy was later informed that
Kidney cancer had spread to his lungs. Teddy has now organised a
fund-raiser for Arc House in Bantry – this particular fund-raiser is
personal.

On the programme……

* We hear Teddy’s story, and how initial anger and fear has changed
to positivity.

* We meet Catríona O’Mahony – cancer support co-ordinator at Arc
House

In Pictures – May 5th 2018 – Sun, Rain, People, and much more

May has arrived, and finally, maybe finally, we may have left the winter behind us. In any case this bank holiday weekend is warm and sunny and to be enjoyed. The smell of fresh cut grass is heavy in the air and it’s lovely. Below are some fifty odd photos that have appeared on social media in the last while. (note: lots of photos so it will take a little time to load)

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhwpd80FhuG/

We all missed the sun
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiXOcXcBkwo/

Sunset from the top of Clara

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This Land is Your Land

Pat Menz on guitar plays This Land is Your Land ¹. Pat is a great grandson of Ellen Donoghue born in Cloghoulabeg, Millstreet on 3rd January 1871 to John Donoghue (a farmer) and Johanna Riordan ². He lives in Toowoomba, about 100km west of Brisbane in Australia.

“Well Day” – Dromtariffe

On Sunday 6th May “Well Day” Dromtariffe Parish,
the 10.30am Mass at Dromagh Church
will be transferred to the Well.

( Dromtariffe Well is situated near the old Dromtariffe church and graveyard … on the side road up by Dromagh School [map] )

Millstreet Pitch and Putt Club

The Millstreet Pitch and Putt season gets underway on Tuesday evening next 8th May. Coaching for beginners (and established players too) commences at 6.30pm. Registration will take place in the Clubhouse on the night.

Family Membership is €20 / Adults €15 / Juvenile and Senior Citizens €10
Everybody Welcome.

Jackie Buckley: This is mine, il collect it tomorrow. Thanks, Jackie – Apr 22, 8:37 pm
Gillian Kelleher: Friday April 26th at 11 00 am – Age Friendly meeting – Apr 19, 1:53 pm
Mary Murphy: Would you be interested in a mobile home ,? My name is Mary I live… – Apr 14, 8:33 pm
Margaret Murphy: Hello, I am researching my ancestry and my great-grandfather and great-grandmother were born in Millstreet… – Apr 14, 2:25 am
kathy morgano: I am researching the Moynihan family. Daniel Moynihan married Mary Denahy in 1870 in Millstreet… – Apr 12, 3:44 pm
Tim Murphy: Found thank god. – Apr 12, 12:15 am
Michael Bell: My wife is a descendant of Timothy Doody and Mary Lehane. Agnes Doody along with… – Apr 09, 2:56 pm
Steve Langford: Congratulations Geraldine!! Well Done!!! – Apr 05, 6:02 am
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