Uplifting Jobs Boost for Cork

200 jobs for Mahon signals Cork’s role in making Ireland the internet capital of Europe – Collins

 

Fine Gael Cork North West Deputy, Áine Collins, has said the announcement of 200 highly skilled ICT jobs, which are to be created by EMC in Citygate, Mahon, signals the important role Cork is playing in building Ireland’s reputation as the internet capital of Europe.

�EMC has had a long and very successful history in Ireland, with the company now employing approximately 3,000 across the country. The company’s expansion will see fresh investment of €100 million being made and 200 additional jobs being created over the next two years at the company’s new offices in Citygate.

�EMC has already begun recruiting for the positions which include engineering, customer support, sales, finance, research and [read more …] “Uplifting Jobs Boost for Cork”

Deputy Áine Collins Welcomes Road Funding for Cork

 

Road funding is good news for Cork drivers – Collins

 

Cork receives highest national allocation signalling sustained spending by local authority on upkeep of roads

 

Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Áine Collins, has welcomed the announcement of more than €6.5 million to be spent on the upkeep and repair of local and regional roads across the county. The announcement was made by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD, as part of an overall package of €50 million for roads nationally.

 

“As part of a €50 million expenditure allocation that has been approved by Government for the repair, upkeep and maintenance of local and regional roads across the country, Cork County Council has been allocated €5,818,342, with the City Council being awarded €759,304.

 

“This total of €6,577,646 is the largest amount allocated to any county, reflecting the size of Cork and [read more …] “Deputy Áine Collins Welcomes Road Funding for Cork”

Recent Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet Very Well Attended

Blessed with excellent weather the recent celebration of Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery, Millstreet was very well attended. Millstreet Pipe Band also attended. People travelled from quite a distance for the Mass which was celebrated by Canon John Ftizgerald, P.P. and Fr. Seán Tucker. (S.R.)
Blessed with excellent weather the recent celebration of the annual Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet was very well attended. Millstreet Pipe Band played at intervals  during the ceremony. People travelled from quite a distance for the Mass which was celebrated by Canon John Ftizgerald, P.P. and Fr. Seán Tucker.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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Bruach na Carraige Extension Official Opening in Rockchapel on 24th June

The newly completed extension to the Bruach Na Carraige Centre will be officially opened by Mr. Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Culture and Gaeltacht on Monday 24th June at 8pm.

The new extension includes a new stage complete with all fittings as well as the whole building being upgraded to all the latest fire regulations, as well as new chairs and some tiered seating. The Minister will also launch the Bruach Na Carraige Summer programme of Our Seisiún, Summer School and Summer Camp
All are welcome to this launch and opening.

(We thank Jack Roche for this important notice – S.R.)

Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on Saturday

Following a wonderfully successful and enjoyable week in Millstreet and Dublin (and Dingle) our Breton Friends left Millstreet on Saturday on their way to Ringaskiddy to board the ship for Brittany. Millstreet Pipe Band added so much to the leaving as they gave a splendid recital outside the Twinning H.Q. at McCarthy's Bar in The Square, Millstreet. Margaret Bourke arranged to show Bernard (artist supreme) his magnificent painting which is on permanent display in Millstreet Credit Union building at The Square. (S.R.)
Following a wonderfully successful and enjoyable week in Millstreet and Dublin (and Dingle) our Breton Friends left Millstreet on Saturday on their way to Ringaskiddy to board the ship for Brittany. Millstreet Pipe Band added so much to the leaving as they gave a splendid recital outside the Twinning H.Q. at McCarthy’s Bar in The Square, Millstreet. Margaret Bourke arranged to show Bernard (artist supreme from Pommerit le Vicomte) his magnificent painting which is on permanent display in Millstreet Credit Union building at The Square.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

32Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on 15 June 2013 -800Here we share a further 31 images of the leaving of our Friends.   In two years time, God willing, it will be Millstreet’s turn to travel for a week to Brittany.    It’s so wonderfully uplifting that the Twinning between our two communities has continued to grow in strength over the past almost thirty years.  Vive La Bretagne et Vive l’Irlande – Long live Brittany and [read more …] “Our Breton Friends Leave Millstreet on Saturday”

Millstreet Pitch & Putt 2013 “Sing” Cup Team Competition

Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club

 The 2013 “Sing” Cup Team Competition will take place on Monday June 24th, Tuesday June 25th and Wednesday June 26th commencing at 7 p.m. There are eight players on each team with the best three scores at each hole to count.  You may play at any one of the above times.

 

TEAM A TEAM B TEAM C TEAM D
Brian O’Sullivan (c) Ashley Edmonds (c) Bill Kelleher (c) Colin Murphy (c)
Daniel Breen Denis Hickey Michael Breen Pat Breen
Con Buckley Robert Kelleher Colm Fraser Conor Casey

Liam Cronin

 Teresa Kelleher Diarmuid Fraser Lauren Corcoran
Steven Dennehy Padraig McCarthy Shane Murphy Patsy Corcoran

Shane Dineen

Alan Murphy

Danny O Mahony

Patrick Dineen
Aoife Fraser Lydia Murphy Andrew Roche Shane Dineen
Katelyn Murphy Padraig Sheehan Deirdre Treacy Frank Reen
TEAM E TEAM F TEAM G  
Aoibhinn Linehan (c) Kristen Murphy (c) Jordan Kiely (c)  
William Buckley Denis Breen Shane Browne
Barry Fraser John Fitzgerald Danny Buckley
Patrick Kelleher Timmy Keane Stephen Crowley

Killian Linehan

Darren Kiely

Donagh Murphy
Simon Murphy Kevin Linehan Ryan Murphy
Connie Roche Mark O Connor Jimmy O Sullivan
John Twomey Tadhg McSweeney Chris Twomey

 

If you would like to play and your name is not included, or if you wish to play at a different time, please call 0868510423 to make arrangements.

We thank Pat Breen of Millstreet Pitch & Putt Club for this important information.   (S.R.)

Parish Newsletter – 16th June, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th June, 2013

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: Phyllis O’Connor, Lisnasheershane; Timmy P. Buckley, Ballydesmond

[read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 16th June, 2013”

Very Successful Breton-Irish Dinner and Dance at Wallis Arms Hotel

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Marking the final night of the week-long visit of our Breton Friends a very successful Dinner and Dance was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 14th June. Talented young musicians and Gillian from Millstreet Pipe Band presented a special performance and there were a number of presentations. Images of our recent Dublin Tour were projected on to the hotel wall-screen. We wish our Friends a very safe and enjoyable back to Pommerit le Vicomte on Saturday. (S.R.)
Marking the final night of the week-long visit of our Breton Friends a very successful Dinner and Dance was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday, 14th June. Talented young musicians and Gillian from Millstreet Pipe Band presented a special performance and there were a number of presentations. Images of our recent Dublin Tour were projected on to the hotel wall-screen. We wish our Friends a very safe and enjoyable journey back to Pommerit le Vicomte on Saturday.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

A Milestone Is Marked Today at Millstreet Museum

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A milestone in so many ways was marked at Millstreet Museum in the Carnegie Hall today (13th June 2013) as the famous Liscahane Ogham Stone was expertly transported and put in position by the superbly obliging members of Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council. We thank the men who faced and overcame the challenge of such a very heavy historic stone. Special thanks also to Denis O'Shea of C.C.C. who could not have been more helpful. We were delighted to welcome Barry and Dominic from Storefit, Cork who are so expertly constructing our new Centre with new glass units and shelving over today and tomorrow. When all our units are in place Mary Kelleher, Mary Cronin and I will certainly have a very busy time filling the various shelves, adding labels, signage etc.. So the re-opening of Millstreet Museum and Tourist Information Centre moves a significant step closer. (S.R.)
A milestone in so many ways was marked at Millstreet Museum in the Carnegie Hall today (13th June 2013) as the famous Liscahane Ogham Stone was expertly transported and put in position by the superbly obliging members of the Millstreet Branch of Cork Co. Council. We thank the men who faced and overcame the challenge of such a very heavy historic stone. Special thanks also to Denis O’Shea of C.C.C. who could not have been more helpful. We were delighted to welcome Barry and Dominic from Storefit, Cork who are so expertly constructing our new Centre with new glass units and shelving over today and tomorrow. When all our units are in place Mary Kelleher, Mary Cronin and I will certainly have a very busy time filling the various shelves, adding labels, signage etc.. So the re-opening of Millstreet Museum and Tourist Information Centre moves a significant step closer.   Click on images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Regional Report 1171 – 11th June 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1171 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather wet but mild Tuesday morning.

The spell of beautiful warm weather put new life in every one and everything. People came out in brightly coloured summer clothes   that have remained at the back of the wardrobe for over two years. One little child of five that I know of went without socks for the first time in her life.The mood of the people changed ,and everybody had a cheerful word and time to stop for a chat, a far cry from the months and years of rushing for shelter from the wind, rain and the cold.

The outdoor Masses at our cemetries,Drishane and St Mary’s during the week were a joy to attend to name but a couple of our outdoor events.

On the land farmers were in a frienzy to get the silage done, and
in late evenings our mountain tops were a blaze of car head lights as people went to save the turf after their days work. Let us hope that this break, which is nessessery also, will be a brief  one and that we can return again to glorious sunshine. Le conamh De.
[read more …] “Regional Report 1171 – 11th June 2013”

Our Breton Visitors Truly Enjoy Dublin

Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to "meet" Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Fifteen of our eighteen Breton Visitors have just returned to Millstreet following a three-day tour of our capital city. Here we share the beginning of a full feature regarding this full comprehensive visit of Dublin. Thanks to Deputy Áine Collins and her Secretary, Catherine the definite highlight of the visit was a wonderful tour of Leinster House. Our Friends also got to “meet” Molly Malone! Meg Fitzgerald joined us on our first day of the tour. Lots more pictures in our full feature later. Click the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Death Notice: Phyllis O’Connor

The death has occurred of Phyllis O’Connor (née O’leary) Lisnasheanshane, Cullen, Cork / Headford, Kerry.
Peacefully on Monday 10th June 2013. Reposing at Tarrants Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to the Church of the Nativity, Cullen. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Feis Laitiaran 2013 in Cullen Maintains a Wonderful Tradition

A superb atmosphere as always at Cullen Feis today blessed with magnificent weather and an inspiring volunteering spirit. Many of our Breton visitors attended the annual celebration of our rich heritage. The summer style was splendid and the children thoroughly enjoyed the great event. Here we share just some of the many images of a treasured event. (S.R.)
A superb atmosphere as always at Cullen Feis today blessed with magnificent weather and an inspiring volunteering spirit. Many of our Breton visitors attended the annual celebration of our rich heritage. The summer style was splendid and the children thoroughly enjoyed the great event. Here we share just some of the many images of a treasured event.   Cullen Pipe Band and the Solo Piping event added greatly to the occasion.  Note the marvellous smiles of the people in our pictures reflecting the excellent weather!   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Health Promotion Day 2013 at Presentation N.S., Millstreet

A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of "Fruity Freddy" and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes
A wonderfully uplifting Health Promotion Day coordinated by Teacher, Ms Helen McAuliffe with the help of “Fruity Freddy” and the pupils of 5th and 6th Classes who inspired the younger Classes relating to the tremendous benefits of healthy eating, was held at Presentation N.S. on Friday,  7th June 2013.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Health Promotion Day 2013

Parish Newsletter – 9th June, 2013

PARISH NEWSLETTER for BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – 9th June, 2013

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:             Kate Doody, Ploverfield; Mary O’Doherty, Cahirbarnagh; Aleksandra Duzak, Poland.

  [read more …] “Parish Newsletter – 9th June, 2013”

Welcome to our Breton Friends Who Arrived Today

We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today for a week-long visit. (S.R.)
We extend a heartfelt welcome to our Breton Friends who arrived today on a week-long visit.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

8Our Breton Visitors Arrive on 8th June 2013 -800The happy group arrived at our Millstreet Headquarters (McCarthy’s Bar at The Square).  The main group will travel to Dublin on Monday until Wednesday while a smaller group will visit Dingle and the West.   Here we share lots more images of the arrival today (Sat. 8th June 2013).  We wish our Friends a very [read more …] “Welcome to our Breton Friends Who Arrived Today”

Death Notice: Kate Doody

The death has occurred on June 5th 2013 of Catherina (Kate) Doody (née Healy) of Cloverfield, Cullen, dearly beloved wife of the late Dinny. Very peacefully, at Millstreet Community Hospital. Deeply regretted by her son Jerry, daughters Eileen and Elizabeth and adoring grandchildren Jack and Katie, sister Norah (Cotter), Leamlara, sisters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, carers, neighbours and friends. R.I.P.
Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home Millstreet, on today, Friday, from 6pm, followed by removal at 8.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Saturday, at 11.30am. Funeral afterwards to Drishane Cemetery.

Video Countdown to the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet-Part 4

To get us in the mood for the 2013 Cork 20 Rally which will be based in Millstreet for the first time ever this year we take a look back at footage from some previous Cork 20 Rallies that have been held over the years to see what we have in store for us in Millstreet with the arrival of this event in October.

This time we go back to the 2000 Cork 20 Rally which had some great competitors competing in it like Andrew Nesbitt, the late Frank Meagher,the legendary Austin Mchale and Ian Greer amongst others,the rally was won that year by Andrew Nesbitt in his WRC Subaru so enjoy some classic footage from what was a very entertaining event.

Over the coming few weeks/months we will feature more Cork 20 footage from years gone by in a build up to what will be a Major Event for Millstreet to be held on 4th, 5th & 6th October 2013.

 

Regional Report 1170 – 5th June 2013

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1170 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely warm, sunny Tuesday morning. The first one in June.

The Lotto  Jackpot was not won at the Mal Passo Bar last night.

Jackpot for next week €10,200 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.

Our Bank Holiday weekend passed off without any local fatalities or injury, Baoichas le Dia. And we were not short of outdoor pursuits. The Corpus Christi Parade through the town enjoyed fine weather  on Sunday following the 11.30 Mass, The band played before rushing off to the annual vintage Day in Upton.

The 52 seater Coach going to Knock on Sunday was full to capacity and a great day was had by all.

Out in Carriginma a Gala Fun Day was held at their National School and it was a wonderful success judging by all the praise that was allotted to it.
And in the Pub that night, Big Maggie and her band from Co. Limerick, made the rafters roar until closing time. The perfect end to a perfect day.

[read more …] “Regional Report 1170 – 5th June 2013”