Millstreet Christmas Market

Millstreet Christmas Market

This weekend

 

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December
12-5pm each day

 

Visit Santa from 2.30 – 4pm each day

 

Huge selection of gifts,
crafts, decorations, fashion, art, baking
and much more this year

 

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6th & 7th December – 12-5pm •  Santa’s Grotto 2.30 – 4pm Each Day
We’re really excited this year – We have searched far and wide for lots of new and interesting stand holders with everything from Fudge, baking, crafts, Christmas decorations, stained glass and Gifts to Accessories and fashion. Santa will be in his grotto from 2.30 to 4pm each day. [read more …] “Millstreet Christmas Market”

Death Notice: Peggy O’Leary, Ploverfield

O’LEARY (Ploverfield, Cullen): On November 17, 2014, in the tender and loving care of the matron and staff of Millstreet Community Hospital, PEGGY (nee Daly), wife of the late Dan. Deeply regretted by her family Pat, Bridget, Denis and Antonia, sons-in-law Michéal and Matthew, daughter-in-law Claire, grandchildren Daniel, Michael, Stephen, Úna, Donagh, Danielle, Mary and Redmond, sisters-in-law Margaret and Elizabeth, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet tomorrow, Thursday, from 5.30pm to 8pm, followed by removal to the Church of The Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Millstreet Community Hospital.

Cullen Community Centre

The re-opening

of the

recently refurbished

Community Centre in Cullen

takes place on

Saturday night, December 13th

at 8.00 p.m. 

  After the official opening, there will be a Mulled

Wine Reception followed by finger food.

Music on the night will be supplied by the Kelts.

Full bar facilities will be available.  

Adm.  €10.

Draw for €100 on door ticket on the night.

“Strings” Superb Performance at Scartaglin Being Broadcast on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station at 9.45 Tonight

"Strings" truly impressed the capacity audience at Scartaglin Heritage and Cultural Centre on Saturday, 15th Nov. 2014. The excellent 23 minute performance may be heard on Cork Music Station on my weekly programme "Radio Treasures" (9.30 to 11.00 pm) at 9.45 tonight (Tuesday 18th Nov.). Here we share a selection of images from the occasion of musical excellence. Click on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
“Strings” truly impressed the capacity audience at Scartaglin Heritage and Cultural Centre on Saturday, 15th Nov. 2014. The excellent 23 minute performance may be heard on Cork Music Station on my weekly programme “Radio Treasures” (9.30 to 11.00 pm) at 9.45 tonight (Tuesday 18th Nov.). Here we share a selection of images from the occasion of musical excellence. Click on the pictures to enlarge.   (S.R.)

www.corkmusicstation.com To access the online radio station just click.

Such has been the local, national and international interest in the 23 minute broadcast tonight that many have requested a repeat broadcast of the Scartaglin Musical Experience with the superb “Strings” – so we’ve decided to repeat the full feature at 9.45pm on Tuesday next 25th Nov. on the very same programme and on the same online radio station.   Many thanks for all the uplifting messages from such people as JD Kelleher in London and many more.

And here are the members of the Group (thanks to Emer for the list): Patrick Buckley, Éabha Sheehan, Niamh Smyth, Katie Linehan, Méabh Buckley, Orlaith Twomey, Hannah O’ Regan,  Katie Hickey, Anna Buckley, Conor Daly, Alanna Barry, Leah Murphy, Sarah Dennehy, Daniel O’Callaghan, Katie Crowley, Brídelle Cronin,  Siobhán Cronin, Orla Twomey, Linda Desmond, Lisa Fitzgerald, Keyboard Darragh Twomey, Diarmuid Cronin, Gemma O’ Regan & Bridelle Cronin.

12Strings at Scartaglin Concert 15 Nov. 2014 -8004Strings at Scartaglin Concert 15 Nov. 2014 -80014Strings at Scartaglin Concert 15 Nov. 2014 -8005Strings at Scartaglin Concert 15 Nov. 2014 -800We received such a warm Sliabh Luachra welcome in Scartaglin with tea, coffee and brack following the night of great presentations where the focus was on a celebration of the life of the Murphy Family of [read more …] ““Strings” Superb Performance at Scartaglin Being Broadcast on “Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station at 9.45 Tonight”

Regional Report 1243

eily

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1243 from Millstreet .

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this  lovely crisp, dry, Tuesday morning.

Please let me tell you, that, the new calendar for 2015 is out. Organised by the Community Council, it is a beautiful publication.   Almost an annual report in pictures of all the happenings of Millstreet for the past twelve months and there were many happenings in 2014. They will be in the shops in the next few days.

A meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night to organise the distribution of the calendars.


[read more …] “Regional Report 1243”

Millstreet Town Park

17th November 2014

Over the past few months Millstreet Town Park Committee have come under unrelenting ill-considered and intemperate criticisms regarding our management of the Town Park in the local media.
We refer specifically to the criticisms of Mr.Matt Murphy.For the record we enclose a copy of the Town Parks response to his letter of the 29/09/2013 wherein we advised Mr.Murphy of an alternative walk to mitigate any short term inconvenience to the general public.
We are not legislators,as of now coursing is a legal activity governed by conditions imposed by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and also comes under the aegis of the Department of Agriculture.
If Mr. Murphy or indeed the Campaign for the Abolition of Cruel Sports or the Association of Hunt Saboteurs Ireland have issues regarding coursing then surely the correct procedure would be to petition the legislators in Dail Eireann for a change in the legislation.
We have particular difficulty with Mr. Murphy’s criticism and the inconsistencies contained in his various letters.
In his letter of 29/09/2013 his concluding paragraph acknowledged the good work done in the Park over the years by the committee and stated that it is a wonderful facility and greatly appreciated.
In his letter of 12/10/2014 he writes of the contempt that he says that our committee has for the people of Millstreet and that the committee is basically a GAA Club in all but name which contentions we totally and emphatically refute.
In his letter of 15/10/2014 he then acknowledges the time and effort that our committee have given to our community over the years. However, it is noted that he is quoted in the Corkman of 13/11/2014  that he has general issues with the Town Park in addition to coursing.
Our committee is made up of people who give unselfishly of their time to enhance the facilities of the Town Park. The amenities in the Park and their constant utilisation speak volumes. Furthermore, several of our members are involved in the operation of the Local Lotto, the proceeds of which benefit the Park and other clubs in our community. ,
Our members were particularly dismayed and saddened by Mr. Murphy’s call in his letter of 12/10/2014 telling the public to stop buying Local Lotto tickets and note that he has made no attempt to retract this admonition. Even at this late stage, a change of heart by Mr. Murphy regarding the Lotto tickets would be a very welcome gesture. Finally, any reduction in the finances available either from the locality or State funding will have serious consequences for the future of the Town Park.
Millstreet Tidy Town Committee

 

Letter Matt Murphy

Official Launch of Millstreet Community Singers Magnificent Audio CD

The exact moment on Friday, 7th Nov. 2014 at the Wallis Arms Hotel when Coordinator Supreme, Maria Twomey declared "Together" - the new wonderfully superb audio CD featuring Millstreet Community Singers - officially launched. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The exact moment on Friday, 7th Nov. 2014 at the Wallis Arms Hotel when Coordinator Supreme, Marie Twomey declared “Together” – the wonderfully superb new Audio CD featuring Millstreet Community Singers – officially launched. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

162Millstreet Community Singers CD Launch 7th Nov. 2014 -80033Millstreet Community Singers CD Launch 7th Nov. 2014 -800148Millstreet Community Singers CD Launch 7th Nov. 2014 -80021Millstreet Community Singers CD Launch 7th Nov. 2014 -800A capacity attendance from far and wide enjoyed one of the most enjoyable, memorable and utterly happiest of occasions ever in Millstreet at this historic official launch.   The splendid CD is on sale at:    Coleman’s Centra, Herlihy’s Centra, Supervalu, An Siopa Deas, Wordsworth and also from any member of Millstreet Community Singers.  All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research.   Let us now observe a further 202 extra pictures recalling the excellent event and the tremendously cheerful atmosphere.   Marie Twomey is to be very warmly congratulated in coordinating such an amazing experience with the assistance of such musical experts as Neil Moylan and [read more …] “Official Launch of Millstreet Community Singers Magnificent Audio CD”

Counseling Service

Hi, my name is Majella Godfrey. i am qualified in counseling and psychotherapy and i am offering a low cost counseling service. Those of you who may be feeling a little lost and would like a listening ear or maybe having problems with your child, money, or whatever the reason, please contact me on 087/3625905 where you can get the help you need. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

Thank you, Majella.

Diarmuid Receives Teaching Hero Award

Mary Immaculate College lecturer and Millstreet native Diarmuid O’Driscoll, who is Head of Mathematics and Computer Studies at Mary Immaculate College, were amongst those recognised at a special awards ceremony held in Dublin Castle earlier this week. Diarmuid received his award from Prof. Mary McAleese (former president of Ireland)
[read more …] “Diarmuid Receives Teaching Hero Award”

Parish Newsletter – 16th November, 2014

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th November, 2014
Canon John Fitzgerald P.P. Tel Nos. Millstreet 029-70043/Mobile 087-7752948
Email: <email> www.dioceseofkerry.ie
PARISH OFFICE OPENING HOURS: MONDAY-TUESDAY- WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
10.00a.m.-1.00p.m. & 2.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of the following and for those whose anniversaries occur around this time, and for those for whom masses will be offered during the week:

RECENT DEATHS: Margaret Kelleher, Carriganima & Ballinatona; Mary O’Riordan, Kilbrin; John O’Callaghan, Macroom. [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 16th November, 2014”

IRD Duhallow Business Awards

The IRD Duhallow Business Awards which hosted in conjunction with “The Corkman” newspaper hailed the 18 entrepreneurs from across the barony of Duhallow at a lavish function in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket last night. A brilliant night for Millstreet's K&L Deliveries on winning the Best Established Category in addition to securing the Overall Gong for Best Business 2014. For the Customer Service Category, Michael and Pam Thornton's Coolefield House emerged a popular winner. Well done to all Millstreet nominees on gaining selection for the prestigious awards ceremony that included K & L Deliveries, Coolefield House, Nibbles Food Emporium, Justin Photography and the Millstreet E Centre.
The IRD Duhallow Business Awards which hosted in conjunction with “The Corkman” newspaper hailed the 18 entrepreneurs from across the barony of Duhallow at a lavish function in the James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket last night.
A brilliant night for Millstreet’s K&L Deliveries on winning the Best Established Category in addition to securing the Overall Gong for Best Business 2014.
For the Customer Service Category, Michael and Pam Thornton’s Coolefield House emerged a popular winner. Well done to all Millstreet nominees on gaining selection for the prestigious awards ceremony that included K & L Deliveries, Coolefield House, Nibbles Food Emporium, Justin Photography and the Millstreet E Centre.   We thank John Tarrant for the important photograph and caption.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Dancing Class Starts in Rockchapel 0n Sat. 22nd Nov.

Seán Ós dancing class will start in Bruach Na Carraige, Rockchapel on Saturday 22nd November 2014 and continue each Friday at 6pm.
The class will be conducted by Maurice O’ Keeffe who is a well known young traditional Seán Ós dancer having got the authentic Seán Ós steps from the famed Seán Ós dancing family- the Devanes from Carna in Connemara.  We thank Jack Roche for this cultural notice.  (S.R.)

Special Scartaglin Event this Saturday Night Featuring “Strings”

http://www.mainevalleypost.com/2014/11/10/geraldine-ocallaghan-on-the-murphys-of-lisheen-at-scartaglin-event/

Doors open at 7.15pm and the music will start at 8pm pin sharp. Admission: Adults €6; OAP: €5 and Children €3. 

We thank Emer Twomey for this very interesting article which gives an excellent insight into Saturday’s Musical Experience in Scartaglin.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Winners at the IRD Business Awards

Millstreet had two winners at the IRD Business Awards which were held in Newmarket last night. A huge congratulations to Mike & Pam Thornton Of Coolefield House B&B on winning the award for Best Customer Service, and to Gordon and Breeda O’Keeffe of K & L who won their award as the Best Established Business. Other finalists from Millstreet on the night were Eleanor Leahy of Nibbles who was also in the Best Customer Service category, Justin Black of Just Born Photography in the Creative Industry category, and the Millstreet E-Centre in the Community Enterprise category.

Splendid Response to Recent Supervalu Halloween Art Competition

Three of the four wonderfully artistic winners in the recent O'Keeffe's Supervalu Art Competition pictured with Assistant manager, David Brosnan having received their greatrly appreciated prizes. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Three of the four  wonderfully artistic Winners in the recent O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Art Competition pictured with Assistant Manager, David Brosnan having received their greatly appreciated prizes. Special thanks also to Áine Murphy for so very efficiently coordinating the various entries for independent judging.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

5Halloween 2014 Art Competition at O'Keeffe's Supervalu -8004Halloween 2014 Art Competition at O'Keeffe's Supervalu -8003Halloween 2014 Art Competition at O'Keeffe's Supervalu -800And the Winners were:              3 – 5 year olds:   Kamil Pepkowski

                                                    6 – 8 year olds:    Shane O’Riordan and Karolina Slebocka

                                                    9 – 12 year olds:  Jane Hurley

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Magnificent Response to Recent Marymount Fundraising Project

This is the very fine load of timber blocks delivered as one of the many excellent in the recent Marymount Hospice Fundraising Project. All prizes have now been delivered. Below we share the official letter just received from Marymount acknowledging the amazing €6,523.00 cheque. A further €1,000.00 is also being sent following contributions at The Pub that night in Carriganima as well as a further number of extra contributions received for the richly deserving fund. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this project so remarkably successful. A very special tribute be paid to Jerry O'D. and Tim C. (although they prefer to remain in the background) for the truly marvellous dedication they both showed throughout the past number of months to bring this hugely successful result to reality. Well, well done to both gentleman and to all others in the organising Committee. (S.R.)
This is the very fine load of timber blocks delivered as one of the many excellent prizes in the recent Marymount Hospice Fundraising Project. All prizes have now been delivered. Below we share the official letter just received from Marymount acknowledging the amazing €6,523.00 cheque. A further €1,000.00 is also being sent following contributions at The Pub that Draw Night in Carriganima as well as a further number of extra contributions received for the richly deserving fund. Sincere thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make this project so remarkably successful. A very special tribute must be paid to Jerry O’D. and Tim C. (although they prefer to remain in the background) for the truly marvellous dedication they both showed throughout the past number of months to bring this hugely successful result to reality. Well, well done to both gentleman and to all others in the organising Committee.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Superb Atmosphere for TR Dallas & Joe Guerin at Wallis Arms

TR Dallas & Band with Joe Guerin received a tremendous reception at the Thursday night Dance (13th Nov. 2014) in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The atmosphere was superb and the many dancers in great appreciation of the uplifting performances by TR & Joe. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
TR Dallas & Band with Joe Guerin received a tremendous reception at the Thursday night Dance (13th Nov. 2014) in the Wallis Arms Hotel. The atmosphere was superb and the many dancers expressed great appreciation for the uplifting performances by TR, his Band & Joe. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

9TR Dallas & Joe Guerin at Wallis Arms 2014 -8002TR Dallas & Joe Guerin at Wallis Arms 2014 -800Here we share a further seven pictures from the very enjoyable occasion where at the end of the Dance Joe & TR got to meet their many fans.   Many wished to have their photo taken with [read more …] “Superb Atmosphere for TR Dallas & Joe Guerin at Wallis Arms”

Very Successful Fancy Dress 2014 Event at Wallis Arms Hotel

Before we share the uplifting news of the presentation of not just one but two substantial cheques to the richly deserving cause last night in the Wallis Arms Hotel we look back at the superb Fancy Dress Party on Saturday, 25th Oct. 2014. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Before we share the uplifting news of the presentation of not just one but two substantial cheques to the richly deserving cause last night in the Wallis Arms Hotel we look back at the superb Fancy Dress Party on Saturday, 25th Oct. 2014…the historic evening on which Millstreet Junior A Footballers with Michael Vaughan as Captain (seen below) won the County Championship in Cork.  Above we note the First Prize Winner (on left) on the night being presented with his prize by John Kelleher, Aubane.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

17Fancy Dress Party at Wallis Arms 25th Oct. 2014 -800 8Fancy Dress Party at Wallis Arms 25th Oct. 2014 -800 54Fancy Dress Party at Wallis Arms 25th Oct. 2014 -800And now for a further 83 colourful pictures from the very special annual [read more …] “Very Successful Fancy Dress 2014 Event at Wallis Arms Hotel”

Accommodation required for school retreat team members o/n 17th November, Millstreet

There will be a retreat for 2nd year and Junior Cert students on Tuesday 18th November in Millstreet Parish Centre.  It will be run by NET Ministries, a group of Catholic young adults who run schools retreats around Ireland.  NET teams have been with us in Millstreet running retreats for each of the last seven years.

For the last two years, the team members have been accommodated by local families on the night before the retreat.  We are doing the same this year.  Accommodation has been found for eight of the ten team members for Monday 17th November.  Thank you to those who will be welcoming them into their homes.  I still have two team members to find accommodation for.  If anyone can provide them with accommodation on Monday night, please contact John Magee at Millstreet Community School (029 70087). Thank you.

Winter Timetable for the Loft

2014-11-12 New Timetable for the LoftTimetables are subject to change according to class demand

6 weeks course (one class Per Week) – €50

  • Pay As You Go €10 per class. Participate in 9 classes get 10th class free with stamped loyalty card (subject to availability)
  • Pilates Classes priced separately – please enquire or book with Aoife on 087 963 4676

[read more …] “Winter Timetable for the Loft”

Rathmore left without a GP

A story on the Kerry Today programme on Radio Kerry yesterday highlighted how Rathmore has been left without a GP due to the only doctor retiring, and how 500 medical card patients were transferred to Millstreet Medical Centre at the last minute. Apparently the patients will have to travel to Millstreet until a new medical centre is prepared in Rathmore which will take a good few months.
Kerry Today presenter Jerry O’Sullivan talks to FF Cllr Niall Kelliher about the last minute notice to patients that they now have to travel to Millstreet to see a doctor.


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More:

HSE has confirms a GP has been secured for Rathmore – In November, 500 medical card patients were forced to travel to Millstreet for GP services, when the doctor in Rathmore retired. Following a question posed at the Southern Health Forum by … Radio Kerry (6th April 2015)

GP Struggles with Kerry Setup – A GP appointed to provide services in Rathmore, Co Kerry, back in November 2014, will only be able to secure premises in the small town next January … Irish Medical Times (29th Sept 2015)

Rathmore Needs Full GP Service, not a few hours – the Kerryman (30th Sept 2015)