Category: Health & Wellbeing

First Aid Course at The Pub in Carriganima on 13th and 20th Feb. 2013

A very useful and important First Aid Course will be given over two Wednesdays in February 2013 – 13th and 20th at The Pub in Carriganima – three hours each night.   Just a few places still left.   Full details from Seán Murphy.     (S.R.)
Update (31st Jan): Booked out!!

Reach Out Cancer Support (ROCS)

Reach Out Cancer Support (ROCS)

1st Thursday of the every Month: Next

meeting Thursday 3rd of January

 

Time: 10:30 am-12:00 noon

 

Millstreet Adult Learning Centre, Bridge St,

Millstreet

  • Call by for a cuppa and a chat

  • Warm & relaxed setting

  • With people who have already travelled this road

 

Contact Mairead or Michelle

087-9031475

Cardiac First Response Workshop in Wallis Arms Hotel

Attending the Cardiac First Response Course at Wallis Arms Hotel on Saturday 10/11/’12.   The two excellent Instructors were Tom O’Riordan (Cullen) and James Kelleher (Pound Hill, Millstreet).  Included in the very valuable one-day course was marvellously clear guidance on the administration of CPR and on how to use an automated external defibrillator (two of which are located in Millstreet – outside the Garda Station and outside the Youth Centre in West End).   Detailed information is available from James and from Tom.   Tom’s contacts:  086 817 5013 …. <email> .   We thank Billy Sheahan for taking the picture for us.   (S.R.)

New Loft Classes

Next group of 6 classes will be starting in The Loft week beginning 19th November. Sign up sheets will be in all classes this week and next for existing classes.

New Classes:

  • 20:20:20 – 20 minutes spin: 20 minutes tone: 20 minutes boxercise – 8.30pm Wednedays
  • Superspin – 8.30pm Mondays
  • Before Work Spin – 7.15am Thursdays

Classes are filling up quickly so please book on 087 901 9001.

Set Dancing and Sports Classes at Dromtariffe Parish Hall

Dromtariffe Parish Hall are holding adult set dancing classes every Wednesday @ 8 pm – 9.30 pm. €5 per night. A great way to keep fit.

Dromtariffe Parish Hall Sports Classes 2012
Kids indoor soccer Tuesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm 1st to 4th class.
Kids indoor Soccer Thursday 7.pm – 8pm 5th & 6th class.
Kids Basketball 1st class to 4th class 6.pm – 7. pm Monday
Kids Basketball 5th & 6th class 7.pm – 8.pm Monday
Kids Badminton u 11s 7.pm – 8.30pm Wednesday
Juvenile Badminton u 13s 6.30pm – 7.30pm.Friday
Juvenile Badminton u 15s / u 17s 7.30pm – 8.30pm Friday

Adult Basketball 8.pm -9.30pm. Monday €4
Adult Badminton Tuesday 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Teenage Basketball Thursday 8.pm -9.pm

Enquiries to 0876298542 / 0863168212.

The Loft, Millstreet – Men’s Pilates Class starting Tuesday 3rd Octboer

This is a men only class on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm from October 9th. €70 for 8 nights. To book ring Aoife on 087 9634676. Booking essential.
Core strength, flexibility, balance, uniform development, and efficient movement patterns – all are hallmarks of Pilates training and highly relevant to men’s fitness. It is often recommended to people with back problems. (Check that it is suitable with your doctor or physio before beginning a class).

The Loft, Millstreet – Fitball Classes – Wednesday morning 9.30-10.30am & Saturday Morning 11-12

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ8cM-gXKgXhYXFIULnCJnw_AYnsQSIfLi6y03ydF-G3U65Q7uxThis activity challenges your muscles in new ways by engaging your centre core. This enables you to build stronger leaner abdominals with a reduced risk of back injury.Your core is your trunk which stabilises your body and plays a major role in maintaining good posture. Fitball class is fun, it’s dynamic and it’s suitable for men and women. Ring 087 901 9001 to book. Booking Essential

Coffee Morning proceeds presented to Marymount Hospice

John Kelleher presenting the sum of €600 the proceeds of the recent Coffee Morning which was held in aid of St Patrick’s Hospital Marymount Hospice & in memory of the late Phil Duggan Ballinhassig to Valarie Coogan (The Friends of Marymount Hospice Cork Fundraising Committee) at Marymount Hospice, Curraheen Road Cork today. Also in the Picture L – R is Pat Maher (Chairman of the Friends of Marymount Fundraising Committee) The Duggan Family Ballinhassig, Anne Erdell (Friends of Marymount Hospice Fundraising Committee. Many Thanks to all who supported the Coffee Morning which was held on Sat 21 April 2012 the Parish Centre in Millstreet.

MS World Day is on Wednesday, 30th May 2012

For further information on MS World Day please log on to http://www.worldmsday.org

Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland will be marking the day by attendance at a special event in Cork City.   Over coming weeks a number of church gate collections will take place within the overall Duhallow area.   The support of the public is greatly appreciated regarding this very worthy cause.

Anne Casey Joy Memorial Classic Car Run 2012

On Saturday, 26th May 2012 all makes and models of classic cars will head off on a 90 mile route tour of the mountains of Kerry on the Anne Casey Joy Memorial Classic Car Run 2012 to raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerocis Society of Ireland.

Starting this year from the GLENEAGLE hotel @ 11am.

Have a look at last year’s event

Anthony Barry’s Very Impressive Success in Cullen Weight Loss Programme

Losing a hugely impressive 51lbs over the 10 week Cullen & District Special Needs Association's Weight Loss Programme, Anthony Barry of Millstreet received great praise on such an amazing achievement. Dr. Pat Casey even suggested that Conor Counihan could well have a Cork Team possibility in Anthony considering such excellent fitness! Anthony also received a further trophy for having collected one of the highest amounts of money for the praiseworthy cause. Pictured from left: Moira O'Keeffe (Organiser), Anthony Barry and Dr. Pat Casey. (S.R.)

The Loft

There is an amazing new venue in Millstreet. Located at the West End, The Loft is ideal for fitness training, classes, meetings, networking and exhibitions.

It is a bright, private first floor space (over Nibbles and Instyle) with elevator access. Smaller meeting rooms and treatment rooms are also available.

Hourly, Daily and long term rates available. For more information contact (087) 794 0922.

Also see the Facebook page for The Loft for more details. [read more …] “The Loft”