Category: Events

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Energy Awareness Day at Millstreet Library until 3.30 p.m. Today

A truly excellent Exhibition for Energy Awareness Day is being held today, 1st February 2011 (St. Brigid's Day) at Millstreet Library where all are invited to view and acquire wonderfully helpful leaflets and brochures and to discuss energy issues. Pictured from left: Alex Grassick (CCC Energy Dept.), Breda O'Leary (Librarian) and Colette Creedon (CCC Energy Dept.). The final Exhibition for the moment takes place in Cobh on Tuesday, 8th Feb. 2011 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m..

Áine Collins Campaign Launch

Local FG candidate Áine Collins is launching her campaign next Monday night 31st January at 8pm in the Wallis Arms. MEP Seán Kelly will be in attendance. All are welcome to go along and  find out more about her and what she stands for.

On Twitter she asks: “what issues are important to you, the people of Cork North West?“. Contact Áine on Twitter, Facebook, by email:<email>

St. Bridget’s Cross Workshop at Millstreet Library

Some of the many enthusiastic participants who attended the annual St. Bridget's Cross Workshop at Millstreet Library on Friday, 28th Jan. 2011 from 3 to 4 p.m..

Co-ordinated by Breda O’Leary, Librarian, Millstreet Library the annual St. Bridget’s Cross Workshop was an outstanding success with expert instructors Breeda Kelleher, Teresa Kelleher and Kitty Cronin kindly sharing their skills in the making of the traditional Crosses.   Here we view a selection of images illustrating the [read more …] “St. Bridget’s Cross Workshop at Millstreet Library”

Ballydaly G.A.A. Reunion at Wallis Arms Hotel on 21st Jan. 2011

Jerry & Tommy at Ballydaly GAA Reunion
Jerry Corkery and Tommy Tucker - dedicated stalwarts of Ballydaly G.A.A. over many years - display portraits of the Ballydaly Champions of 1957 and 1960 at the hugely successful Reunion in the Wallis Arms Hotel, Millstreet on Friday, 21st Jan. 2011.

A capacity attendance enjoyed a superb Ballydaly G.A.A. Reunion at the Wallis Arms on Friday night.   Here we share images of the historic occasion.   Following a splendid meal,  a number of very interesting speeches evoking many memories of the 1957 and 1960 Duhallow Novice Championship Teams, were delivered.   Margaret Murphy, Poet, Cloghoulabeg recited a marvellous poem recalling the great Teams.  Lots of [read more …] “Ballydaly G.A.A. Reunion at Wallis Arms Hotel on 21st Jan. 2011”

Imbolc 2011 – Smaointe den scoth i mBaile Bhuirne!

Information in Irish follows the English version.

On the 12th of February eight of the most original and innovative thinkers in Ireland gather in Ballyvourney, Co. Cork, to give a day of talks on the ground-breaking projects they are working on. The name of the conference is “Imbolc”, and perhaps the most innovative facet of the whole event is that it is taking place entirely through the medium of the Irish language. This event is a perfect antidote to the negativity and paralysis that many in Ireland feel at the moment, and our goal is to inspire and challenge the audience to push the borders in their own thinking.

It is a one-day event, with each of the eight speakers given twenty minutes to make their presentation. As the speakers come from a wide range of disciplines, including business, science, the arts, and technology, this format will give the greatest opportunity for variety and the greatest possibility for cross-pollination of ideas. [read more …] “Imbolc 2011 – Smaointe den scoth i mBaile Bhuirne!”

Millstreet Pipe Band Welcomes 2011 – Happy New Year to Everyone!

Upholding a wonderful tradition in welcoming the New Year here we meet some of the members of Millstreet Pipe Band who at 8.00 p.m. tonight gave a wonderful recital at the Square beside the very colourful Christmas Tree ... and no snow! We dedicate this uplifting image to people like Ted Barrett in Wales, to the McSweeney Family in Cobh and to All our wonderfully loyal Millstreet Website Visitors. A very Happy New Year to Everyone and may a very Bright 2011 bring much Happiness and Joy.

Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim

Reminding us of the Annual Sponsored New Year's Day Swim at the Boeing in the River Blackwater setting - Eileen & the two Margarets.

Four energetic gentlemen have already completed the Sponsored Swim today – the final day of 2010 but on 01/01/’11 – assembling at 12.00 noon with the actual swim taking place at 12.30 p.m. – the large group of enthusiasts will [read more …] “Preparing for New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim”

Millstreet at Big Tom Experience in Ballinasloe – 27th Dec. 2010

Pictured with Big Tom McBride in Ballinasloe on Monday, 27th Dec. 2010 - Ita and William Fitzgerald from Cullen.

On Monday evening we travelled to the Shearwater Carlton Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway to attend a superb Concert/Dance presented by the renowned Big Tom McBride and the Mainliners Showband.    Ita and William Fitzgerald have long been wonderfully loyal fans of the Band and, like many other true followers, have attended Big Tom Dances at various venues throughout Ireland.    Undoubtedly, Big Tom is the undisputed King of Country & Western Music here in Ireland and in an interview we recorded for LTV2 almost two years ago, the great man recalled with joy appearing in the famous “Star” Ballroom in Millstreet in the Showband days.    We were also blessed to meet with [read more …] “Millstreet at Big Tom Experience in Ballinasloe – 27th Dec. 2010”

Scoil Mhuire’s Musical Nativity Presentation Cancelled due to Weather

The Scoil Mhuire, Millstreet B.N.S.  presentation of  a very special Musical Nativity Presentation on Tuesday, 21st December 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in Millstreet G.A.A. Community Hall has been cancelled due to the wintery weather conditions.     The  Staff are very conscious of the fact that the Boys are very disappointed with the cancellation and are appreciative of their hard work and effort.   A very Happy Christmas is extended to All.

Superb Transition Year Drama at Millstreet Community School

The wonderfully talented Members of the Cast of "Lovers at Versailles" by Bernard Farrell pictured after their splendid performance at Millstreet Community School on Thursday, 16th Dec. 2010. Also included is the Director and Producer of the very popular play - Jennifer O'Donoghue (second from right) and Margaret Buckley (kneeling in front). The Cast (from left): Sinéad, Mark, Tadhg, Dónal, Daniel, Órla, Len and Laura with Regina sitting in front.