Dangerous Road Conditions in Mushera Area Currently

Fr. James McSweeney has alerted us to current icy road conditions in the Mushera area – especially on the road between the Kerryman’s Table and Togher.    He emphasises that conditions are significantly dangerous.   Thank you, Fr. James, for this all-important notice.  We wish all road users safe journeys.  (S.R.)

Cheerful Spirit of the 2015 BT Young Scientist Exhibition

We thank Noreen Dineen for this cheeful picture which she recorded at the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin. Included is Fr. James McSweeney, Photographer Supreme, who while accompanying the Students from his Ballincollig School - Coláiste Choilm - shared lots of great images from this special week not only with the "Evening Echo" but also with our own Millstreet website. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
We thank Noreen Dineen for this cheeful picture which she recorded at the recent BT Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin. Included is Fr. James McSweeney, Photographer Supreme, who while accompanying the Students from his Ballincollig School – Coláiste Choilm – shared lots of great images from this special week not only with the “Evening Echo” but also with our own Millstreet website. Click on the picture to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Sherkin North Shore to Feature on RTÉ 1 Television on Sun. 1st Feb. 2015 at 8.30pm

On meeting with Kathy O'Connor in Supervalu this evening (picture here with Julius Bolz from Germany who is on a work project in Sherkin and Millstreet)
On meeting with Kathy O’Connor in Supervalu this evening (pictured here with Julius Bolz from Germany who is on an international work project in Sherkin and Millstreet) we discover that the Brennan Brothers’ very popular “At Your Service” programme which will be broadcast on RTÉ1 Television on Sunday, 1st Feb. 2015 at 8.30pm will focus on Sherkin North Shore on Sherkin Island – an exciting enterprise in which the O’Connor Family are enthusiastically involved.  Click on the image to enlarge.    (S.R.)

Little Red Riding Hood – a Marion Players Pantomine

Marian Players Rathmore presents their 28th Annual Pantomime. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD opens in The Community Centre Rathmore on Saturday January 24th @ 7:30pm, with matinees on the following two Sundays @ 3.00 pm. There are additional night shows on Wednesday, January 28th, Thursday January 29th, and Saturday January 31st @ 7:30pm. and Sunday 1st February booking Tel: 064-7758526. All proceed to Kerry Parents Friends Association. A show not to be missed. [Further details]

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GAA ‘Foundation Course’ in Coaching

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Millstreet Juvenille GAA are running a ‘Foundation Course‘ in Millstreet GAA Hall on Friday 6th & Sat 7th February (2 day course).

The ‘Foundation Course’  is a basic level coaching course in both hurling and football. Parents that help out or wish to help out at underage training are encouraged to complete the course. The course is also open to members of the Camogie Club. Total cost is €20 per person. spaces available !

Anyone that is interested is asked to contact the Juvenile GAA Club asap on 087-9533213.

More Snow Photos from this Morning

Thanks to those that sent us these photos of the snow scenes and fun in the snow this morning: from Alan (taken from the Deer Park, above St.Mary’s Cemetery); from Michelle (playing in the snow before school this morning), from Tom from TMC Photography (of Millstreet Hospital, and Clara mountain, taken from the Killarney Rd), and from Áine (of Lackabane and the Nun’s Wood).

What a Very Clever Business Name!

Just happened to note this really clever business on a colourful vehicle parked this afternoon at The Square, Millstreet. Perhaps you may recall other wonderfully witty business names you may have seen. We welcome such comments always. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Just happened to note this truly clever business name on a colourful vehicle parked this afternoon at The Square, Millstreet. One should always have a little camera on hand! It really is such a mighty eye-catching advertisement.  Perhaps you may recall other wonderfully witty business names you may have seen. We always welcome such comments. Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Schools closed tomorrow January 15th

PictureDue to a status Red and a status Yellow weather alerts for tomorrow, all Boards of Management of primary schools in the area have instructed us to remain closed tomorrow, January 15th. This is in the interest of pupil and public safety. We regret any inconvenience caused.

Millstreet Community School is also closed, as are the preschools: Little Treasures and Curious Minds:

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STATUS RED – Wind Warning for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick – Mean speeds in excess of 80 km/h with gusts of 130 to 150km/h possible. The strongest winds will be along exposed coasts and mountainous areas. [info on status red]

Issued: Wed 14th Jan 2015 20:00 . Valid: Wed 14th Jan 8pm to Thurs 15th Jan 2pm

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Morning Snow Before the Rain

Before the rain arrived by noon today it was a truly case of snow all over Millstreet as we note here having been captured in the Mount Leader area. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Before the rain arrived by noon today it was truly a case of snow all over Millstreet as we note here with scenes having been captured in the Mount Leader area. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Joan Duggan, West End

DUGGAN (11 West End, Millstreet): On January 13, 2015, peacefully, in the loving care of the matron and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital, JOAN (retired Domestic Science Teacher). Sadly missed by her brother Dan, sister Ka Egan (Kanturk), niece Lisa, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Reception into St Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Thursday, at 1pm. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.

Joan Duggan at a Macroom Flower Club evening

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“Radio Treasures” on C.M.S. On Air Tonight from 9.30 to 11.00pm

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You are very welcome to tune tonight (Tuesday 13/1/’15) into “Radio Treasures” on C.M.S. from 9.30 until 11.00pm onwww.corkmusicstation.com    Tonight’s programme features a special interview recorded last week near Grafton Street, Dublin with Máire Úna Ní Bheaglaoich (pictured above with Ray Flanagan) at 10pm and we listen to some of their wonderful traditional music.  We also get to hear about the “LAMA” Awards.  And there’s lots of musical gems.   All this and more!  (S.R.)2Ceol ón Sráid 2015 -800

LAMA Awards Newspaper Coverage

Today saw coverage of the upcoming LAMA (Local Authority Members Association) Awards in both the “County” of the “Irish Examiner” by Eoin Gubbins and in the “Evening Echo” by Audrey Ellard Walsh.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)1LAMA Awards 2015 Coverage -8005LAMA Awards 2015 Coverage -800And we continue the [read more …] “LAMA Awards Newspaper Coverage”

Colin’s story of Fat to Fit in a year goes viral

2015-01-13 Colin Mullane - from fat to fit in a yearA huge congratulations must go to Colin Mullane from Rathcoole, who lost an amazing six stone as he transformed his lifestyle and his body in the past year. There’s lots of us that could take inspiration from his efforts.

His story has gone viral since it was broken first by the Irish Mirror on Jan 9th, and has been taken up by lots of newspapers (Irish Mirror, the Mirror, RSVP , Celeb News …) and radio stations (RedFM, C103…).

Listen below to the audio of his interview with Neil Prenderville of RedFM (from 9:25 to 20:35), and he will be interviewed by Patricial Messenger on C103 on tomorrow Wednesday Jan 14th (Now added below).

listen to ‘Patricia speaking to Colin Mullane from Rathcoole who has lost almost 6 stone in a year by eating clean and going to the gym #CorkToday’ on audioBoom

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A Snowy Morning – wind, rain, and cold to come

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Snow on Mushera this morning – photo by Donal Cashman

Today is St. Hilary’s feast day, traditionally the coldest day of the year. So it was not unexpected that we awoke to a blanket of snow in town as well as the hills around us (it’s the second snowy morning this winter). We may get a few more flurries as the day goes on, but it could also be rain :-/.

But please be aware that the forecast for the next few days isn’t great. Tomorrow afternoon until Thursday is going to be very windy and wet too, and after that it will get cold barely getting above freezing during the day, and getting even colder at the weekend. More details below:

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Regional Report 1249 – 13th January 2015

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1249 from Millstreet Fondest greetings dear friends and I wish you all the very best on this rather wintery Tuesday morning with a drizzle of snow on the ground and more on the way, by all accounts.

Many features are resuming this week following the lovely Christmas break. On Monday night the popular sponsored Weigh In started off again in Cullen. Ltv2 camera crew were there to highlight the occasion. Please support it well for the next six weeks, and its all in aid of their Special Needs Association.

Our monthly Gramaphone Circle  meeting will be held this Friday night Jan. 16th at the Canon O Donovan Centre. Starting at 8.15 and all are welcome Presenter Con Kelleher.

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Death Notice: Eily O’Riordan, Meenskehy

O’RIORDAN (Meenskehy, Cullen, Mallow): On January 12, 2015, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of the staff at Teach Altra Nursing Home, ELLEN (EILY) (née Morley), beloved wife of the late Andrew and adored mother of Mary, Shelagh (McDonnell), Anne (Derenda) and Andrew. Will be greatly missed by her beloved grandchildren Daniel, Ellen, Barbara and Grace, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and sisters- in-law. Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Removal from her home on tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7pm to the Church of the Presentation of Our Lady, Derrinagree for Reception Prayers at 7.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am, followed by funeral to Cullen Cemetery.

AGM of Millstreet Town Park on Friday at 8pm

The AGM of Millstreet Town Park will take place on Friday, 16th  January at 8.00 pm in The Canon O’ Donovan Centre,  Clara Road. This will be preceded by Mass in St. Patrick’s Church for our Deceased Members at 7.30 pm.
Everybody welcome.  We thank Denis for the notice.  (S.R.)

Supervalu Staff Jumper Fundraising Event for Millstreet Community Hospital

Following the pre-Christmas 2014 Fundraising Staff Jumper Day Manager of Supervalu Joe Fitzgerald presents a cheque to Matron Lena Kelleher for Millstreet Community Hospital. We thank Rachel for the photograph. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Following the pre-Christmas 2014 Fundraising Staff Jumper Day Manager of Supervalu Joe Fitzgerald presents a cheque of €500.00 to Matron Lena Kelleher for Millstreet Community Hospital. We thank Rachel for the photograph. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

In Solidarity with France

Many are the links between Ireland and France such as the above French Restaurant near Dublin's Grafton Street. We here in Millstreet treasure our Twinning Links with our wonderful Friends in Pommerit le Vicomte. As our Irish Prime Minister, Taoiseach Enda Kenny represented the enormous march in Paris today we also extend our supportive greetings to France and especially to Brittany. (S.R.)
Many are the links between Ireland and France such as the above French Restaurant near Dublin’s Grafton Street. We here in Millstreet treasure our Twinning Links with our  wonderful Friends in Pommerit le Vicomte. As our Irish Prime Minister, Taoiseach Enda Kenny represented Ireland at the enormous march in Paris today we also extend our supportive greetings to France and especially to Brittany.  (S.R.)