Presentation N.S. Prepares for Friday’s Blessing of Nano Nagle Wing

Pictured at Presentation N.S., Millstreet - Principal, Joan O'Mahony and School Caretaker, Patrick Healy prepare for Friday's official opening and blessing by Bishop Bill Murphy of the new Nano Nagle Wing at the School. There is a wonderful wealth of very colourful Artwork on display which we shall later share - all the magnificent work of the many schoolchildren inspired by their dedicated teachers.

JD’s a bad boy in Ros na Rún

Actor JD Kelleher who grew up on Minor Row is in the news for his character on the hit Irish language soap Ros na Rún. The long-running TG4 series ended the season on a disturbing note this week, as a little girl went missing just as radio station boss, Breandan Mac Gearailt (JD Kelleher), was exposed as a paedophile.

“It was a very challenging part and I welcomed that,” JD told the Herald. “He’s a very morally questionable character and that’s very interesting for an actor. “I never lost track of the fact that it’s drama so I wasn’t disturbed, I was just excited to play such a morally ambiguous character. I don’t know how viewers will react, it’s a very difficult subject. [read more …] “JD’s a bad boy in Ros na Rún”

Presentation of “Shave or Dye” Cheques at The Pub, Carriganima

Rose O'Dea (pictured 2nd from right) accepted two very impressive cheques for the Irish Cancer Society at The Pub in Carriganima on Monday, 30th May 2011 - the wonderfully uplifting fruits of the special "Shave or Dye" night in The Pub in April. John P. Kelleher (4th from left) & Supporters presented €3,343.00 while Seán Murphy (kneeling in front) and his Group handed over a cheque for €2,442.