Day: July 1, 2014

Regional Report 1224 – 1st July 2014

 

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News report 1224 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Summery Tuesday morning the first Day of July.

The month of June went very fast, because it brought some beautiful sunny weather which raised al our spirits. People went about their work with a light heart, happy in the knowledge that the sun that greeted them at dawn was still shining at the end of the day. We had lots of outdoor pursuits by way of team games and organised walks.

The Willie Neenan Memorial 10k walk was very well supported on Friday evening and supporters had the town decorated with bunting etc for it which added to the atmostphere.

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Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style

What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents' Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year! Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
What a truly superb occasion it was at Kilcorney N.S. on Sunday, 22nd June 2014 when Principal, Con Meade, Staff and Parents’ Committee with Board of Management organised a magnificent 150th Anniversary Celebration. Here we share highlights of the historic event. I even found in their excellent Museum Exhibition the 1963 English Paper of the Primary Cert which I recall doing on that very year!  We thank Con for the special Anniversary Umbrella and Certificate which he kindly presented to Millstreet Museum.   Sincere congratulations to All involved in the organising of such a unique and important occasion which was an absolutely outstanding success.   Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

93Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -80013Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -80072Kilcorney N.S. 150th Anniversary 22nd June 2014 -800There was such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere so much in evidence not only in the Anniversary Celebrations but also at the official opening in Kilcorney of the splendid new Astro Turf Facility (which we shall cover here on our website later in the week).   We now invite you to enjoy our ninety images of the Kilcorney N.S. event which was blessed with [read more …] “Celebrating the150th Anniversary of Kilcorney N.S. in Magnificent Style”

Parents Association – Thank You

The Millstreet Schools’ Parents Association want to thank all the parents, helpers, volunteers and sponsors that helped us this year with fundraising events, the 1st Holy communion preparations and support. We are pleased to announce that we have raised just over €4000 for the two primary schools. We will donating €2000 to the Millstreet Presentation National school towards the new basketball/tennis courts. We also have €2000 for the Scoil Mhuire, Boys National school. Many thanks again for all the support, Rose Murphy, Anneka Dunne & Claire McCarthy
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