Day: January 20, 2015

Presentation of Christmas Mushera Climb Cheque to Community Alert Group

A superb cheque in excess of €800.00 was presented by the Coordinating Group of the Annual Christmas Mushera Climb to the Aubane Community Alert Group at Aubane Community Centre this Tuesday night 20th January 2015. Some one hundred people participated in the Mushera Climb. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A superb cheque in excess of €800.00 was presented by the Coordinating Group of the Annual Christmas Mushera Climb to the Aubane Community Alert Group at Aubane Community Centre this Tuesday night 20th January 2015.   Bernard Crowley (on left) accepts the cheque from John Dineen.  Some one hundred people participated in the Mushera Climb. The two youngest Climbers are pictured in front above.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Anna’s Food Collection for Penny Dinners

2015-01-20 Cork Penny DinnersThe staff of Penny Dinners have asked us to pass on their thanks to everyone in Millstreet who has contributed so generously to Anna’s Collection for Penny Dinners.
We have been absolutely stunned by people’s generosity. The amount collected so far, particularly over the Christmas period, has completely surpassed our expectations. It makes us very proud of our little town.
Thanks to the customers of Guy & Dolls, Colemans Centra and SuperValu. A big thank you to the staff, pupils and parents of Millstreet Community School who donated a staggering volume of goods. The photo shows Stephen and some of the Transition Years with just a small portion of what was collected.
We also have to thank the following people who have facilitated the collection and /or delivery:

Mary Murphy of Guys & Dolls • Mary & John Coleman and the staff of Coleman’s Centra • Joe Fitzgerald and the staff of SuperValu • Gerard Ryan of Millstreet Community School • TY students Millstreet Community School • Michelle O’Keeffe • Donagh Reardon.

Collection boxes are still in place in Colemans Centra, SuperValu and Guys & Dolls.
January is a very difficult month for Penny Dinners because the need is so great in this bitterly cold weather and donations dry up after Christmas. We did a delivery over the weekend and [read more …] “Anna’s Food Collection for Penny Dinners”

“Radio Treasures” on Cork Music Station This Evening 9.30 to 11.00 pm

 “Radio Treasures”  on Cork Music Station www.corkmusicstation.com  is back again this evening  (Tuesday, 20th January 2015)

Preparing Prog. 244 for LTV2 Millstreet in Cullen (pictured above) while below we see Cllr. Bernard Moynihan with Dr. Pat Casey weighing in at the Annual Cullen & Special Needs Association Annual Sponsored Weight Loss Ten Week Programme. Both these event will be discussed on this evening's Radio Treasures on CMS. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Preparing Prog. 244 for LTV2 Millstreet in Cullen (pictured above) while below we see Cllr. Bernard Moynihan with Dr. Pat Casey weighing in at the Annual Cullen & Special Needs Association Annual Sponsored Weight Loss Ten Week Programme. Both these events will be discussed on this evening’s “Radio Treasures” on CMS. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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 and will from 9.30 include:2Preparing LTV2 programme 244 in Cullen -800

* LTV2  updates.

* Music and songs  of the 1940s, 1950s and some superb instrumental music.   Emphasis on Variety.

* Our Artist of the Week is James Last Orchestra including his exquisite version of Mozart’s 21st Piano Concerto.

* Local News Updates including upcoming LAMA Awards in Dublin where our members of our Millstreet Website Team will attend.

*….And more…much more!

Feel very welcome to contact the programme through texting,  emailing  millstreetmuseum @eircom.net  or emailing the radio station on corkmusicstation @gmail.com or logging on to Seán Radley Facebook Page.  Happy Listening!   

Many thanks to those kind Listeners who sent texts and emails and who phoned following recent Tuesday night programmes. (S.R.)

Regional Report 1250

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1250 from Millstreet.  Fondest greetings dear friends and I wish you all the very best on this very wintery Tuesday morning.

The annual Machinery Show returns to the Green Glens Arena this week all under one roof with plenty of free parking on the grounds.  It starts on tomorrow Wednesday and continues again on Thursday. Exibitors from all over the country will attend. It’s the place to go in this wintery weather that is fit for nothing else.

We are all very excited that our Website has been  nominated for a National Award in the Best Connected Community Section. Three member of the crew, Sean Radley, Hannelie O Connor and Michael Cashman, will travel to Dublin on Saturday January 24th to attend the ceremony. Which will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. Master of Ceremonies Miriam O Callaghan.

And we wish them  the best of good luck .

[read more …] “Regional Report 1250”

St. Vincent de Paul Society Extends Thanks for Much Appreciated Generosity

Volunteering Poster for St. Vincent de Paul
Volunteering Poster for St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul wish to thank all who contributed so generously to our Church gate collections in Ballydaly, Cullen, Derinagree, Dromagh, Kilcorney and Millstreet – and those who supported us in so many ways in 2014. Our Society provides discreet and confidential support to those in need. If you, or anyone in the Community you may be aware of, require assistance please contact our Society at 0879597900.  We thank the Millstreet Branch of St. Vincent de Paul for this notice.  (S.R.)

Song: The Plains of Drishane

The Plains of Drishane - music sheet and lyricsOh one morning bright as Phoebus shone quite illuminative
When Flora’s decorations had painted the green
With footsteps quite unwavered—from Millstreet I roamed Eastward
To view the navigation of that pleasing grand scene
Absorbed in meditation—I pondered in amazement,
Admiring each plantation and far spreading lawn,
That have won such admiration for this far famed dwelling station,
Whose proper appelation—or name—is Drishane.

There’s a mill for grinding corn and an engine ploughing the farm,
Fine oxen that are stall fed, the largest to be found:
And the yard resounds with screech of guinea-hen and peacock.
The swan upon the lake and he sailin’ all around.
The lime-kilns are kept blazing with columns most unsparing, [read more …] “Song: The Plains of Drishane”

Preparing for Rathmore Pantomime 2015

On Monday night we visited Rathmore Community Centre where the Marian Players were making final preparations for the Saturday night's official opening of this year's superb Pantomime "Little Red Riding Hood". Here we share just some of the very colourful moments from the preparations. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Monday night we visited Rathmore Community Centre where the Marian Players were making final preparations for the Saturday night’s official opening of this year’s superb Pantomime “Little Red Riding Hood”. Here we share just some of the very colourful moments from the preparations. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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