Category: Health & Wellbeing

Blood Donor Clinic – Millstreet

On behalf of The Irish Blood Transfusion Service, please pass on our thanks to all who contributed to the success of the Millstreet Clinic.

127  Donors attended our Blood Donor Clinic in Millstreet GAA Hall, yesterday, November 19th.

This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated. The precious gift of Blood brings life and hope to our hospital patients and their communities – Monica Bell, Donor Services, The Irish Blood Transfusion Service. [read more …] “Blood Donor Clinic – Millstreet”

Hands for Life – Free Community CPR Training

Hands for Life – Free Community CPR Training – run by the Irish Heart Foundation will be held in Ballydaly Hall on, Tuesday, November 26th from 8pm – 9pm. Admission is free.
To book a place on the course please ring Peg (087)9268452 or Kathleen (087)2846906 before November 20th, as we need numbers for course to go ahead.
Topics covered include: what to do in an emergency e.g heart attack, cardiac arrest (compression/defibrillator) stroke, choking etc.
A defibrillator for public use is at Guerin’s Shop in Ballydaly

[read more …] “Hands for Life – Free Community CPR Training”

Sam and Sue learn about Cybersafety

The very best of luck to Ann Linehan, Educational Psychologist on the launch of her first book “Sam and Sue learn about Cybersafety”. The launch will take place this Friday 8th November from 3pm in Philip’s Book Shop, Mallow. [fb]

The book can be purchased from the website samandsue.com

[read more …] “Sam and Sue learn about Cybersafety”

Playground Funding: Please Donate & Thank You

At a recent meeting Millstreet Town Park Committee formally resolved to express their sincere gratitude and thank the following for their donations towards the proposed new Playground

  • Mr Patrick W O’Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA for  a personal donation of €500. Patrick’s great grandfather hailed from Millstreet. Patrick is very proud of his Irish heritage and is a huge supporter of all things Millstreet since he first visited our Town in 2013 and returning 5 times, most recently in September. Patrick has kindly opted to have his donation published in the hope that it will encourage other “Sráiders” at home and abroad to make a donation to the Playground project.
  • Millstreet Pitch n Putt Club  for a contribution of €500  in addition to their annual club subscription.
  • Irina Popova and Justyna Marynowska of Infinite Arts Centre  who have already raised €240 from their Saturday morning  Yoga workshops.  The final fundraising workshop takes place  Saturday 19th October 9-11am in the Parish Centre.   Places are still available so don’t be shy to be a Yogi!
  • Millstreet Community Council, Millstreet GAA Club, Millstreet Juvenile GAA Club and Millstreet Camogie Club who have rallied together and kindly forfeited the most recent instalment due from the Local Lotto  sales in support of the Playground Project resulting in an additional €12,000 being donated.

We are still a long way short from the money needed so we are again calling on all Sráiders to dig deep and make whatever contribution you can … every little helps.

We will continue to keep you posted on upcoming fundraising initiatives and progress on grant applications.

TO DONATE:   If you wish to make a financial contribution towards the funding for a new playground for our Town Park you may

(1) lodge online to Millstreet Town Park bank account at IBAN: IE61 BOFI 9058 0332 1050 69, BIC:BOFIIE2

(2) lodge cash or cheque in person  at Millstreet Credit Union – reference Millstreet Town Park account.

(3) send a cheque payable to “Millstreet Town Park ” care of  FÁS Offices, Millstreet Community Gym,  Millstreet.

If you wish to confirm your contribution  or hold your own fundraiser we would be delighted to hear from you at <millstreettownpark@gmail.com>

[read more …] “Playground Funding: Please Donate & Thank You”

Information Session for Carers & Families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease

There will be a free information session for Carers & Families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease in Millstreet Day Care Centre, Clara Road, Millstreet @ 4pm on Wednesday September 18th. The session will be led by Home Instead. All welcome.

Stack O’Brien Opticians

Stack O’Brien Opticians.Your local expert Opticians and eye care specialists.
We hold a regular eye clinic at Reen’s Pharmacy, Millstreet. We provide comprehensive sight tests including sight tests for Driving Licence Eyesight Report.
We accept medical card and PRSI.
For more information or to book an appointment call 064 6636477 or go to stackobrien.ie

Planning Permission for Millstreet Community Hospital Extension Gets the Green Light

Planning permission has been approved for the second phase of refurbishment and extension works at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital Millstreet. The planning application was submitted to Cork County Council in February, following the completion of the first phase of works in 2018.

Permission includes the construction of a single-storey extension to the existing hospital, consisting of 11 ensuite bedrooms, dining room, kitchen store and changing facilities, new extended day rooms, toilets and assisted bathrooms, administration offices, relocated staff changing facilities, laundry room, plant room, meter room, new link corridor, and secure garden courtyard.  Permission has also been granted for the demolition of several structures within the grounds, including two existing single-storey rear extensions, part of a rear kitchen extension, garden wall to the rear of the site and roadside wall to the front of the building.  [read more …] “Planning Permission for Millstreet Community Hospital Extension Gets the Green Light”

NEW Infinite Chi Kung & Tai Chi – 3 week course

CHI KUNG and TAI CHI can be defined as a way of using posture, gentle movement, breathing techniques and visualisation to circulate, purify, and gather the chi or life energy.

CHI KUNG ( or Qi Gong) literally means “chi work” or “working with chi”. Chi Kung is known in ancient China as “the method to repel illness and prolong life”

Practising TAI CHI regularly can improve coordination, relieve stress, promote overall wellbeing and peace of mind and strengthen immune system.

Wednesdays June 26th, July 3rd & 10th 6.30-7.45pm
Millstreet Parish Centre

Each class will consist of gentle Warm Up,  “Golden Sun” Infinite Chi Kung & Infinite TaiChi moves. Suitable for all. Cost : 30€

[read more …] “NEW Infinite Chi Kung & Tai Chi – 3 week course”

Air Ambulance Helicopter to get the Green Light

Finally it looks like the Air Ambulance based in Rathcoole is to get the go-ahead:

“Minister for Health, Simon Harris, TD, announced today (Friday) that a new aeromedical service in the South will be launched in the coming weeks following the signing of a Service Level Agreement between the HSE and Irish Community Rapid Response.
Welcoming the news, Minister Harris said “I am delighted that a new aeromedical service in the South will commence shortly. I would like to thank the HSE National Ambulance Service and Irish Community Rapid Response for its commitment in developing this Service Level Agreement and ensuring the necessary clinical and corporate governance arrangements are such that the new service will be safe, robust and sustainable.
The service will see the establishment of a charitably funded Helicopter Emergency Medical Service in the South, which will operate from Rathcoole Aerodrome, just northeast of Millstreet, County Cork. The service will complement the existing aeromedical services and improve aeromedical access to the South of Ireland …”

[read the full statement on the Department of Health website]

[read more …] “Air Ambulance Helicopter to get the Green Light”

Yoga in Cullen Community Centre

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YOGA IN CULLEN COMMUNITY CENTRE
ON TUESDAY THE 22nd of January at 7.30pm
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BT Young Scientist Project on Psoriasis

What follows is an important message from one of the six groups of TY students from  Millstreet Community School who have qualified for the BT Young Scientist Exhibition which will be held in Dublin in January 2019.  They are hoping that you will be able to assist them.  Thank you, in advance…

Our project has been selected for the BT Young Scientist competition, The title of the project is ” The effects of psoriasis on adolescent mental health in 2018″  As a teenager with the condition, the topic is of personal interest to a group member and we believe that the stress it causes is overlooked in its treatment. We are interested in finding how other young people deal with the condition and would appreciate if you could complete the below survey.  Thank you.  Hannah Keane and Ria Buckley.


[read more …] “BT Young Scientist Project on Psoriasis”

Kathleen McAuliffe

Kathleen McAuliffe

So much of our worries and concerns in our day to day lives and in our health are based on deeper emotional patterns and trauma and by recognizing this we can speed up our recovery and build a whole new and improved self loving relationship with ourselves. Which is so important in these busy times. So much of our worries and concerns in our day to day lives and in our health are based on deeper emotional patterns and trauma and by recognizing this we can speed up our recovery and build a whole new and improved self loving relationship with ourselves. Which is so important in these busy times.

I want to provide a safe, nurturing place to support people in healing physically, emotionally and spiritually, as well as finding their joy and love to then reach their fullest potential.

Services

Acupuncture: Chinese medicine that works with the bodies own natural healing ability to support people’s wellbeing and address a huge variety of health complaints

Herbal Medicine: Chinese herbal medicine to support the acupuncture treatments

Natural Fertility: One of the key aspects of my treatments, to support women in their fertility through acupuncture, herbs and healing

Celestial Heart Healing: Combine the different elements of promoting self-love, moving through trauma, healing Ancestral patterns and supporting family or group healings

Crystal Healing: Work with crystals and a crystal amethyst bed to encourage healing on physical, emotional and spiritual levels

House clearing and blessings: Working with people to clear the energy in their homes if they are new, or if people are experiencing some form of stagnation in their lives or family home as well as expecting any new beginning

Bio-Resonance: This is a non-invasive therapy which involves placing bands on your wrists to diagnose & treat health complaints. It scans electro energy wave lengths in your body and counteracts them to restore Balance

Thank you for being here, love and blessings – Kathleen

Kathleen McAuliffe, Millstreet, Co. Cork
Tel : 086/2670068 / <email> / f:Kathleen McAuliffe

Thanks from the Blood Donor Services

On behalf of The Irish Blood Transfusion Service:

“Our thanks to all who contributed to the running of the Blood Donor Clinic in Millstreet. 106 donors attended our Blood Donor Clinic in Millstreet GAA Hall. This generosity and commitment to helping others is very much appreciated. The precious gift of Blood brings life and hope to our hospital patients and their communities.”

Smart Store Cooking: Chloé

“I had my dinner from it and mom had her dinner from it and there was still some leftover so I put it into my lunchbox and had it for lunch the next day” – Chloé describes her experience with cooking from the Smart Store Cooking recipe book utilising the ingredients already in her family home. Planning nutritious, easy to follow meals while reducing food waste is something Chloé incorporates into her busy student life.

This Anti Dumping Initiative with Millstreet Tidy Town is in cooperation with Cork County Council and Southern Regional Waste Office. [1]

Smart Store Cooking Introduction

Follow Michelle over the coming weeks, where she will interview the local community about the new Smart Store Cooking initiative, supported by O’Keeffe’s Supervalu Millstreet and Cork County Council

For more information please contact the Millstreet Tidy Town facebook page