Community website for Millstreet, Co. Cork, Ireland
It was so very fortunate that singer supreme, Annmarie O’Riordan just happened to be visiting the Park with her parents, Eileen and Humphrey. Annmarie totally charmed the visitors with her great rendition of “Bold Thady Quill” during which many of the Retired Teachers joined in. Many of the visitors intend to return to [read more …] “R.T.A.I. Visits Exquisite Millstreet Country Park Today”
The Corkman Newspaper is out every Thursday in all the local newsagents, and contains much more than just the online version.
I recall her as a young and attractive woman she had a friendly warmth in her hello
When i was a young and a shy country fellow and that is going back many years ago
She always smiled and greeted me in passing though her i really never got to know
Her parents Tom and Madge back then were living and Josephine she was the Pride of Minor Row.
I do recall the young Josephine Gubbins in her prime one of the finest in Millstreet
So tall and graceful and so very popular she was one unaffected by conceit
Perhaps she still lives in the Town of Millstreet at home like many more she chose to stay
But going by what i do read and hear of Millstreet ’tis a changed place from the place i knew today.
Yesterday’s Irish Examiner carried an article on “What the property tax could mean for your pocket“. Below are the details for Millstreet. It is expected to be introduced next July at a rate of 0.25% of the house value (though the IMF are putting pressure on for it to be set at 0.5%, which would mean that the tax outlined would be doubled)
Millstreet
Average asking price in Q2 2012 was €110,758 => €277 tax
Peak prices in 2007 was €262,289
Prices have fallen by an average of -€57.8%
Average price for a two-bed property was €69,843 => €175 tax
Three-bed property was €98,420 => €246 tax
Four-bed property was €166,875 => €417 tax
Computer & Internet Classes for Beginners
This course is specifically designed for those who have never used a computer. The following areas are introduced:
• Using the mouse
• Keyboard skills
• Introduction to the Desktop
• File Management
• Word Processing
• Internet and e-mailing
Classes start: Tuesday 25th September 2012
Venue: Adult Education Centre, Main Street, Millstreet. (opposite Kebab King)
Duration: 8 weeks
Times: 2-3 pm or 4-5 pm (Max 8 in each group)
The course is free of charge. Call or Text Aine on 086-7707301 to book your place. Places are limited
