Day: December 29, 2013

Millstreet In the News – 29th December 2013

Photo @ Cork Penny Dinners had Noel C Duggan celabrating his 81st birthday, where he rolled up his sleeves and presented them with a very generous donation (29th Dec)

Welfare Staff Threatened: The Irish independent reports on violent incidents workers have faced in the country’s under-pressure social welfare offices, including one in the Health Centre in Millstreet (Dec 28th)

Ever joyful to be alive after an encounter with smoke inhalation in her sleep – by Suzie who preaches at the Millstreet Methodist Group (28th Dec)

Video: Christmas Tree Dance: see the big Christmas Tree ‘dancing’ in the storm of St.Stephen’s night (Dec 27th)

Irish Mirror: At Christmas Mass in Sydney: The Irish Mirror has Shane Tarrant pictured in the Cork colours at Christmas Mass in Sydney (Dec 26th) (also in the Irish Examiner – Dec 27th)

Well done Donal on Cross Country bronze: Donal Burke of Kilcorney helped Cork claim bronze medals in the All-Ireland Cross Country Championships (26th Dec)

Irish Rascals a hit for Patricia: international success with her first publication, ‘Irish Rascals – Our Gang’ (26th Dec)

Children bring us the spirit of Christmas: Patrick Gilbourne was one of the winners of the Corkman’s Christmas Art Competition (26th Dec)

Joanne: I could be bringing Marty Morrissey to my debs from the Irish Independent (23rd Dec)

Fermoy & Mitchelstown schools take awards at school’s enterprise Christmas Trade Fair in Millstreet (23rd Dec)

A good time to escape from sad realities says Joanne O’Riordan in her column the Irish Examiner (23rd Dec)

Caroline’s 5000 Mile trip home to cook the Turkey: Caroline Dowling on the front to this week’s Corkman (23rd Dec) [Front Page]

Liminal Entwinings gives an outside view of the annual mass at Tubrid Well back (June 2013)

 

Toughathlon Deferred Until February…Website Update Noted

Not having been aware of the fact that the Toughathlon event had been cancelled before Christmas on account of health and safety reasons and going by the promotional poster I saw in Killarney - I made my way just after midday to the Flynn Family in Drishane Road behind whose home lots of the Toughathlon activities take place in the Drishane Estate. I had cameras and wellingtons at the ready...but noted no activity in the fields. It was only when I met the Flynn Family that I became aware of the cancellation which had been communicated to the potential participants well before Christmas. So it's back again in February 2014 to record the exciting event....and this time I shall indeed check for website updates. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Not having been aware of the fact that the Toughathlon event had been cancelled before Christmas on account of health and safety reasons and going by the promotional poster I saw in Killarney – I made my way just after midday to the Flynn Family in Drishane Road behind whose home lots of the Toughathlon activities take place in the Drishane Estate. I had cameras and wellingtons at the ready…but noted no activity in the fields. It was only when I met the Flynn Family that I became aware of the cancellation which had been communicated to the potential participants well before Christmas.   Considering the persistent rain we’re experiencing today in Millstreet it is indeed fortunate that the event is not taking place today.  So it’s back again on Sat. 8th  February 2014 to record the exciting event….and this time I shall indeed check for website updates!  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Noreen’s Delightful Christmas Lights and Superb Birthday Surprise

A wonderful surprise awaited Noreen Dennehy at the home of Pat and John Randles in Minor Row just before Christmas when a group of great Friends and Relatives organised a special 60th Birthday Surprise for Noreen. She was truly surprised but was so very pleased. Noreen has given so much time, dedication and effort especially to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A wonderful surprise awaited Noreen Dennehy (seated in red dress) at the home of Pat and John Randles in Minor Row just before Christmas when a group of great Friends and Relatives organised a special 60th Birthday Surprise for Noreen. She was truly surprised but was so very pleased. Noreen has given so much time, dedication and effort especially to Millstreet Tidy Towns Association. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Noreen has created one of the most attractive Christmas Light features at her home in Drishane Road over the years that it has now become such a delightful part of the Millstreet Christmas Scene greatly admired by many from far and near.
Noreen has created one of the most attractive Christmas Light features at her home in Drishane Road over the years that it has now become such a delightful part of the Millstreet Christmas Scene greatly admired by many from far and near.

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Toughathlon Event in Millstreet Today – OFF

Update: The recent heavy rain has made parts of the course inaccessible to medical personnel and for safety reasons the December 29th event has now been rescheduled for Saturday the 8th of February 2014.

This is a poster which I photographed in Killarney Town over the Christmas which promotes today's Toughathlon event in Green Glens and at Drishane. Click on the poster to enlarge. (S.R.)
This is a poster which I photographed in Killarney Town over the Christmas that promotes today’s Toughathlon event in Green Glens and at Drishane. Click on the poster to enlarge. (S.R.)