Category: Tidy Towns

Millstreet Tidy Towns Members Planting Throughout Town This Morning

Noreen, Pat, Patsy and Kathleen of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association begin planting the many decorative tubs throughout Millstreet Town this morning. Considering that we shall be hosting the European Juggling Convention and the European Pony Championships this Summer it's important that the town will be in full colourful bloom for those exciting events. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Noreen, Pat, Patsy and Kathleen of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association begin planting the many decorative tubs throughout Millstreet Town this morning….despite the rainy conditions! Considering that we shall be hosting the European Juggling Convention and the European Pony Championships this Summer it’s important that the town will be in full colourful bloom for those exciting events. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Millstreet Community School Supporting Tidy Towns Dedicated Work Plan

Three members of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association visited Millstreet Community School today where Noreen Dennehy (front row in hi-viz jacket) addressed the Transition Year Students who are enthusiastic in their support for the various Tidy Town projects. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Three members of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association visited Millstreet Community School today where Noreen Dennehy (front row in hi-viz jacket) addressed the Transition Year Students who are enthusiastic in their support for the various Tidy Town projects.  Also included in our pictures – Principal Pat Pigott and Deputy Principal Derry Morley.   Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)

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Millstreet Tidy Town Website Updates

Important updates have been added to our Millstreet Tidy Town website regarding ‘Dog Fouling’ in Millstreet. We ask you all to visit our website and read these publications and put them into practice in our Town Park and throughout Millstreet.
We also advise residents of Murphy’s Terrace, Tanyard Wood and McCarthy Terrace that your area will be inspected by judges for the Anti- Litter Challenge 2014. We ask everyone in Millstreet to work together to keep Millstreet Town and surrounding areas litter free!   (We thank Ciara Hickey for this update…S.R.)

Regional Tidy Town Awards Ceremony

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The Regional Tidy Town Awards Ceremony took place in The Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Monday,  2nd December.  To see pictures from the night please click on the following link – http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/latest-news.html
Many thanks to Denis Hickey for this significant update.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Tidy Towns 2013 Local Awards Presentation at Wallis Arms Hotel

Pictured at the presentation ceremony of the Millstreet Tidy Towns 2013 Local Awards which was held in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Wednesday night (25th Sept.). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Pictured at the presentation ceremony of the Millstreet Tidy Towns 2013 Local Awards which was held in the Wallis Arms Hotel on Wednesday night (25th Sept.). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Chairman Derry Sheehan presents the very impressive Tidy Towns 2013 Award for most attractive private residence garden to Teresa and Dan Collins of Tanyard, Millstreet.
Chairman Derry Sheehan presents the very impressive Tidy Towns 2013 Award for most attractive private residence garden to Teresa and Dan Collins of Tanyard, Millstreet.
Thomas Mulcahy of Mulchay's Pharmacy, The Square, Millstreet receives his prestigious Award for best Frontage Business Premises from Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns, Derry Sheehan.
Thomas Mulcahy of Mulcahy’s Pharmacy, The Square, Millstreet receives his prestigious Award for Best Frontage Business Premises 2013 from Chairman of Millstreet Tidy Towns, Derry Sheehan.
International supporters and local members who were awarded the prestigious 2013 Cork Co. Anti-litter First Prize Award.
International supporters from Drishane who were presented with special Certificates of Appreciation and local members who were awarded the prestigious 2013 Cork Co. Anti-litter First Prize Award.

Chairman Derry Sheehan delivered an uplifting speech encouraging more and more local involvement now that Millstreet has reached such a superb level in the overall national Tidy Towns results and is gradually working to achieve not only the Silver but, in time, the Gold Medal.   This year’s efforts have been absolutely superb and the future certainly looks  bright.   Here we share 33 images [read more …] “Millstreet Tidy Towns 2013 Local Awards Presentation at Wallis Arms Hotel”

Best Garden and Frontage Competition Awards on Wednesday, 25th Sept. 2013 at 8.30 pm in Wallis Arms Hotel

Please join us on Wednesday September 25th at 8.30pm in the Wallis Arms Hotel as we will be announcing the winners of this year’s Best Garden and Frontage Competition. Presentations will be made to the winning business and home owners and we will also be celebrating our achievements in both the Cork Anti-Litter and Tidy Towns competitions. Everyone welcome!
 
Remember to check out our Tidy Towns website: www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com

We thank Ciara Hickey for the update.  (S.R.)

Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success

On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns at the Helix Theatre in Dublin we happened to meet at the Avoca Complex in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O'Sullivan who was delighted to hear of Cobh and Millstreet's success at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On our return journey from the All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards event at the magnificent Helix Theatre in Dublin today we happened to meet in the afternoon at the Avoca Store & Cafés near the Naas Road in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Sonia O’Sullivan (world-famous athlete and sports ambassador supreme originally from Cobh) who was delighted to hear of the success of Cobh and Millstreet at the prestigious annual awards. Click on the images to enlarge.    (S.R.)
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today's national awards at the Helix Theatre, Dublin - From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which Ireland's Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).
Representing Millstreet Tidy Towns Association at today’s national awards in the Helix Theatre, Dublin – From left: Denis Hickey, Derry Sheehan (Chairman, Millstreet T.T.A.) and Noreen Dennehy. My role was to record the wonderfully uplifting event at which Millstreet received a further Bronze medal, gained one extra mark which is now at 296 (20 marks behind Moynalty, Co. Meath which is Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2013). We also got to meet with members of Killarney T.T.A. (Winner) and we note that we are first in our category in Cork (North).

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65Tidy Towns All-Ireland Awards 2013 at Helix, Dublin -800We now share a selection of 80 further images outlining our car journey from Millstreet this morning to Dublin.   We attempt to provide a background insight into the impressive annual event – we note RTÉ’s Mary Kennedy doing the “Nationwide” links, Michael Ryan as MC,  Minister Phil Hogan and Supervalu Representatives on stage, the refreshments provided for all who travelled from the 26 counties, the excitement for the winners and the presence of lots of media.   My sincere thanks to Millstreet Tidy Towns, to Mary Kelleher and to Derry Sheehan for affording us the opportunity to record and to share such a magnificent occasion.    Every success in the future to our superbly dedicated Millstreet Tidy [read more …] “Sonia Celebrates Millstreet Tidy Towns National Awards Success”

Tidy Town Results 2013

2013-09 Tidy Towns logo The SuperValu Tidy Towns results for 2013 have just been announced. Millstreet have gained another point this year to reach 296 points in total. Summary of Millstreet results are:

  • 296 points, up from 295 in 2012
  • A Bronze Medal has been awarded to Millstreet
  • 1st position in Category D in North Cork
  • 4th overall in North Cork

Well done to all involved in making our town a much nicer place to be. The below documents have the full results:

Adjudicators Report for Millstreet 2013

Overall Results Book for the country 2013

Millstreet Tidy Towns News

Millstreet Tidy Towns News
 
We are delighted to announce that Millstreet has topped our category in the Cork Anti-Litter Campaign 2013. This is a great achievement and we thank all our members, volunteers and Fas Community Employment workers for all their hard work during the past few months.
National Tidy Towns Results will be announced next Monday and we hope we do just as well in this competition.
 
Keep up-to-date with:www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com

We thank Ciara Hickey for this good news update.  (S.R.)

Millstreet is First in its Category in tonight’s Anti-Litter Awards

Derry Sheehan of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association just communicated the wonderfully uplifting news that Millstreet has just come first in its category in Co. Cork Anti-litter Awards. Sincere congratulations to the many very dedicated people who have helped to achieve such a prestigious Award. And who knows perhaps that in Monday's All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards in Dublin Millstreet might receive further uplifting news...let's hope that whatever happens there it will provide inspiring encouragement. The beauty of Millstreet was projected briefly on "Nationwide" on Wednesday night - The complete feature on Millstreet Country Park will air on RTÉ One's "Nationwide" at 7.00 pm this Friday, 6th Sept. 2013. (S.R.)
Derry Sheehan of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association just communicated the wonderfully uplifting news that Millstreet has just come first in its category in the Co. Cork Anti-litter Awards. Sincere congratulations to the many very dedicated people who have helped to achieve such a prestigious Award. And who knows perhaps that in Monday’s All-Ireland Tidy Towns Awards in Dublin Millstreet might receive further uplifting news…let’s hope that whatever happens there it will provide inspiring encouragement. The beauty of Millstreet was projected briefly on “Nationwide” on Wednesday night – The complete feature on Millstreet Country Park will air on RTÉ One’s “Nationwide” at 7.00 pm this Friday, 6th Sept. 2013.   Many thanks to Derry for the update and the image.   (S.R.)

Millstreet Tidy Towns Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns wish to thank all those who generously supported our recent church gate collection.
 
We also wish to advise that the Claragh Loop received a great review recently on the Irish Trails website. For more information, please visit http://millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/latest-news.html
We thank Ciara Hickey for the update.  (S.R.)

Killarney Road Feature by Tidy Towns Association

A wonderfully colourful feature at Killarney Road, Millstreet
A wonderfully colourful feature at Killarney Road, Millstreet by the Tidy Towns Association highlighting the original water pump public facility situated near the Hospital Cross or as it was known in former times “The Union Cross”.  Click on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Millstreet Tidy Towns

‘Please visit the Millstreet Tidy Towns website to view images of the recent work carried out by the FAS workers at the Station Road entrance of our Town Park. Images also include the new gate at this entrance which was funded by the Neenan family in memory of the late Willie Neenan.’

Millstreet Tidy Towns Website Update

Millstreet Tidy Towns Website
Please check out http://www.millstreettidytowns.weebly.com/ for daily updates on news, events and photographs.
Recent items include:
1. Tidy Towns Notice Board at SuperValu
2. Window Display in Main Street
3. Upcoming Community Project: St. Mary’s Cemetery
4. Photograph Sequence: Millstreet in Bloom!
5. Photograph Sequence: Volunteers at Work: May & June 2013
6. Millstreet Tidy Towns Reports 2000 – 2012
We thank Ciara Hickey for this important update.  (S.R.)

Uplifting Signs on Wonderfully Colourful Millstreet Approach Road

The wonderfully colourful Drishane Road approach to Millstreet has recently had a number of uplifting signs added. The exquisite floral arrangements so enhance the overall effect. Very special credit is due to our Millstreet Tidy Towns superbly dedicated members. (S.R.)
The wonderfully colourful Drishane Road approach to Millstreet has recently had a number of uplifting signs added. The exquisite floral arrangements so enhance the overall effect. Very special credit is due to our Millstreet Tidy Towns superbly dedicated members.   Click on images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award

Millstreet is among 45 towns and villages from across the country being considered for the 2013 Tourism Towns Award.  The award, now in its second year, is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages where the local community goes the extra mile to enhance their appeal to tourists.

The top ten “Highly Commended Tourism Towns” will be announced at the National Tidy Towns Awards later in year with the overall winner to be announced by Fáilte Ireland in November.

Now in its second year (Portmagee, Col. Kerry were the 2012 winners), the award will continue to focus on how participating towns have developed their local area in the following key tourism areas: [read more …] “Millstreet considered for 2013 Tourism Towns Award”

Presentation N.S. Celebrates Its Tidy Towns Local Award

Presentation N.S., Millstreet celebrates its Tidy Towns Local Award on Friday, 14th September 2012.  Pictured with children from Ms O’Leary’s Class are Principal, Joan O’Mahony and Caretaker, Paudie Healy with the prestigious award presented to the School for such a superbly colourful floral feature adorning the school yard and school entrance.   (S.R.)

Cork County Council Anti Litter Challenge 2012 – final results

Millstreet finished a creditable third in the top division of the Cork Anti Litter Challenge 2012. After a terrible first week score which left us in last position, Millstreet had the best cumulative score from the second and third weeks to climb into third position. Well done and a big thanks to everyone that bent their backs to pick up rubbish and make Millstreet a cleaner place to live in, and also those that made the effort to take their rubbish home with them!

Category A Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Total
Blarney 987 954.1 996.5 2937.6
Dunmanway 985.7 969.3 982.1 2937.1
Millstreet 938.3 979.5 980.5 2898.3
Skibbereen 953.3 973.6 967.6 2894.5
Youghal 953.6 958.9 929.9 2842.4
Castletownbere 964.9 951 921.4 2837.3

[read more …] “Cork County Council Anti Litter Challenge 2012 – final results”

Millstreet Tidy Towns Local Awards at Wallis Arms Hotel

Richly deserving recipients of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association’s Local Awards at a special reception earlier tonight (Wednesday, 12th Sept. 2012) in the Wallis Arms Hotel.    International Helpers were presented with prestigious Certificates.   Colman Culhane indicated that Millstreet now rates 11th in Co.Cork which has entries of close to 100.  While receiving a Bronze Medal was much appreciated this year, Colman said that if our town has just two more marks it would have been a Silver Medal!  (S.R.)

Here we share a selection of images from tonight’s reception.   Philip of “Venture One” who was the coordinating Judge commented on the very high standard which he witnessed and on the colourful  variety of the various [read more …] “Millstreet Tidy Towns Local Awards at Wallis Arms Hotel”

Millstreet Gains Four Extra Marks … and a Bronze Medal in National Tidy Towns Competition 2012

Millstreet has gained an extra Four Marks plus a Bronze Medal in the National Tidy Towns Competition results of which were announced in Dublin today.  We thank Patsy Corcoran of Millstreet Tidy Towns Association for this uplifting update and we congratulate all concerned on such wonderful continuing success.  (S.R.)

Tidy Towns 2012 Results

A big congratulations to the Millstreet Town Committee for all their hard work which this year achieved a further increase in their points total at the National Tidy Towns Awards 2012 which were announced today. Millstreet won a National Bronze Medal Award of €400 in Category D (population of 2,500 to 5000) with a score of 295 points. We also won Category D for Cork North (well ahead of Fermoy, Mitchelstown and Charleville), and finished second overall in Cork North only to previous national champions Coolagown, and our committee were ‘Highly Commended’. The winner nationally was Abbeyshrule, Co Longford who had a score of 312 points. Below is the report for Millstreet:

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Centre: Millstreet, Co. Cork
Category: D
Mark: 295
Date(s): 1st July 2012

Maximum Mark Awarded 2011 Mark Awarded 2012
Overall Development Approach 50 43 43
The Built Environment 50 37 38
Landscaping 50 40 41
Wildlife and Natural Amenities 50 30 30
Litter Control 50 35 35
Waste Minimisation 20 11 11
Tidiness 30 24 24
Residential Areas 40 31 32
Roads, Streets and Back Areas 50 32 33
General Impression 10 8 8

Overall Development Approach:
Millstreet is welcome to the 2012 TidyTowns competition! Thank you for your comprehensive application along with excellent map and additional information. The ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos were particularly helpful. The suggested [read more …] “Tidy Towns 2012 Results”