Day: September 6, 2011

Fifty-four New Junior Infants Begin Primary Education at Presentation N.S., Millstreet – Pictured Today for “The Corkman” Newspaper

The fifty-four new Junior Infants who have just begun school at Presentation N.S., Millstreet. Also included (from left) Joan O'Mahony, Principal and Teachers Anita Sherlock and Nora Murphy. The school's population has grown an amazing 57% over the past five years. Sheila Fitzgerald of "The Corkman" recorded some wonderful pictures today which will feature in that newspaper shortly. This year's intake of pupils is among the highest ever recorded over many decades. (S.R.)

Regional Report 1080 – 6th September 2011

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1080 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the calm Tuesday morning following a very windy night.

The Good News on this rather dull Tuesday morning is that Millstreet won a Bronze medal in D category of the National Tidy Towns Competition.  And moved up a further four points to reach 291. Our Town was described as being vibrant and an exciting place to visit. Referring to our newly developed walks they said that few towns have used their natural resources to such good advantage as we have.
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Death Notice: Nora Dinan, Rathcoole

The death has occurred on Monday, September 05, 2011 of Nora DINAN of Rathcoole, Cork. At Millstreet Community Hospital, in the loving care of the matron and staff, Dr Feeley and Dr Casey. Nora, Bolomore, dear sister of Christy. Deeply regretted by her loving brother, nieces Breda, Nancy and Margaret, nephews Dan and Patsy, relatives, kind neighbours, homecarers and friends. Reposing at McCarthy’s Funeral Home, Banteer. Removal this Tuesday evening at 7pm to St Fursey’s Church, Banteer. Requiem Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St Fursey’s Cemetery. May She Rest in Peace

Knit2gether

Knit2gether Is a local group of beginners and experienced knitters who meet each Tuesday evening at 7pm in the Adult Learning Centre, Main st. Millstreet. Everyone is welcome including children if accompanied by an adult family member. (Come for the chat, the tea and sometimes the home baking as well as the knitting) We also crochet. The group will be starting up again for the autumn this Tuesday 6th September at 7pm.

Not only but also, due to its popularity we are starting up a morning group Knit2gether2 in the LIBRARY on Tuesdays at 10.30am-12.30pm starting Tuesday 13th September. Again all are welcome. For further information please contact Elaine 0868337811