Day: January 11, 2015

Supervalu Staff Jumper Fundraising Event for Millstreet Community Hospital

Following the pre-Christmas 2014 Fundraising Staff Jumper Day Manager of Supervalu Joe Fitzgerald presents a cheque to Matron Lena Kelleher for Millstreet Community Hospital. We thank Rachel for the photograph. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Following the pre-Christmas 2014 Fundraising Staff Jumper Day Manager of Supervalu Joe Fitzgerald presents a cheque of €500.00 to Matron Lena Kelleher for Millstreet Community Hospital. We thank Rachel for the photograph. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

In Solidarity with France

Many are the links between Ireland and France such as the above French Restaurant near Dublin's Grafton Street. We here in Millstreet treasure our Twinning Links with our wonderful Friends in Pommerit le Vicomte. As our Irish Prime Minister, Taoiseach Enda Kenny represented the enormous march in Paris today we also extend our supportive greetings to France and especially to Brittany. (S.R.)
Many are the links between Ireland and France such as the above French Restaurant near Dublin’s Grafton Street. We here in Millstreet treasure our Twinning Links with our  wonderful Friends in Pommerit le Vicomte. As our Irish Prime Minister, Taoiseach Enda Kenny represented Ireland at the enormous march in Paris today we also extend our supportive greetings to France and especially to Brittany.  (S.R.)

Kippagh Mountain Lake

2014-08 Kippagh Lake with Cattle_
Cattle drinking at Kippagh during the summer of 2014 – by ir8mn

The skylark sing above the bracken hill
That voice once heard one never can mistake
And sunlight down the silent mountain steal
And light the dark waters of Kippagh lake.

The lake trout to the shallow waters swim
They like to feel the warmth of the sun
And tiny rill that has spring as it’s source
Down from the mountain through the bracken run.

In centuries gone i heard old woman say
The Gaelic bards to Kippagh mountain came
And found the inspiration for their songs
In land too wild and [read more …] “Kippagh Mountain Lake”

Spring Farm Machinery Show (21st &22nd Jan)

2015-01-22 Q8 Spring Farm Machinery Show - posterMunsters Biggest Farm Show, The Q8 Oils Spring Farm Machinery Show, is again being held at the Green Glens Arena in Millstreet, on the 21st and 22nd January, 2015.

The event attracts over 10,000 farmers and contractors from across Ireland and the UK to view the latest machinery, gather technical information and network with the industry. It has always been the largest of its kind in Munster and this year it promises to be bigger
and better than ever with over 200 exhibitors. This is an extremely popular annual event showcasing all the latest and best agricultural equipment and machinery the industry has to offer, from tractors to fencing tools and feeder wagons to tillage equipment.

Full details are on the event brochure.

Listen to the radio advert below:

[read more …] “Spring Farm Machinery Show (21st &22nd Jan)”