Day: September 29, 2015

Annmarie’s Superb Show Recalled on “Radio Treasures” Tonight on CMS

Annmarie O'Riordan (centre) with her magnificent musicians pictured at the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroon on Saturday night where a capacity audience enjoyed a totally superb Show of excellent music and song within a truly delightful atmosphere. We shall be referring to this great performance tonight during "Radio Treasures" from 9.30 to 11.00. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Annmarie O’Riordan (centre) with her magnificent musicians pictured at the Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom on Saturday night where a capacity audience enjoyed a totally superb Show of excellent music and song within a truly delightful atmosphere. We shall be referring to this great performance tonight during “Radio Treasures” from 9.30 to 11.00. Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)  Tune in on www.corkmusicstation.com

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Superb Sports Equipment Presented to Cloghoula N.S. by Supervalu

The pupils and staff of Cloghoula N.S. being presented with a variety of sports equipment including footballs, training ladders, bibs, cones, water bottles and gear-bags by Joe Fitzgerald of SuperValu, Millstreet on Monday, September 28th.
The pupils and staff of Cloghoula N.S. being presented with a variety of sports equipment including footballs, training ladders, bibs, cones, water bottles and gear-bags by Joe Fitzgerald of SuperValu, Millstreet on Monday, September 28th 2015.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Tim (Joe) Dennehy, Knockraha, late of Murphy’s Terrace

Dennehy Tim (Killeena, Knockraha and late of Murphy’s Terrace, Millstreet) on September 29th, 2015 peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Beloved husband of Marie (née Twomey) and loving father of Celine, Gerard, Gillian and Brian. Sadly missed also by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, his extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Reception into St Mary’s Church, Knockraha at 7pm on Wednesday. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Cremation afterwards at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. May he. rest in peace.

Tidy Towns increase by 5 points !

Millstreet Tidy Town are very proud to announce that this afternoon in The Helix in Dublin, it was announced that Millstreet received 302 points in the annual Tidy Town competition for 2015. This is an increase of 5 points on last years results. This is a huge achievement. So may thanks to all in all involved, big and small efforts made a lot of difference. Whilst we bask in the glow of this brilliant result, we must also bear in mind that we have plenty more work to do to prepare for next year. Only 20 points behind the overall winner in our category – Listowel. These points are precious and hard to achieve. Also we were only 1 point off receiving a bronze medal. So just think of  what one small thing that you may have done that could have contributed to gaining that extra point. We are capable of most definitely achieving a Silver medal next year.  So get the thinking caps on.  New volunteers are always welcome, just send us an email, pm on Facebook or tweet if you like. Remember Tidy Town is all year, not just for the Summer. Congratulations to all involved. Below is the 2015 Adjudicator Result :

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Tidy Towns Competition 2015 – Adjudication Report

Centre: Millstreet 480 Ref: 480
County: Cork(North) Mark: 302
Category: D Date(s): 16/6/2015
Max 2014 2015
Community Involvement & Planning 60 43 43
Built Environment and Streetscape 50 39 40
Landscaping and Open Spaces 50 42 42
Wildlife, Habitats and Natural Amenities 50 31 32
Sustainable Waste and Resource Management 50 12 14
Tidiness and Litter Control 90 63 64
Residential Streets & Housing Areas 50 33 33
Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes 50 34 34
450 297 302

Community Involvement & Planning / Rannpháirtíocht an Phobail & Pleanáil:

Welcome to the SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition 2015 and we note that you have been participants for 30 years. Your committee has 18 full time members and a further 25 volunteers during the summer months. You meet every two weeks in winter and weekly in summer when the pressure is greatest to have your town looking its best. Well done on that huge effort. You receive support from residents, local businesses and [read more …] “Tidy Towns increase by 5 points !”

Derinagree NS at Roddy Doyle’s FIGHTING WORDS Workshop

2015-09-25 Derinagree NS at Fighting Words Bookshop in Dublin for a creative writing workshop__rszSenior classes in Derinagree NS were invited to a creative writing workshop at Fighting Words in Dublin last Friday Sept 25th. They had a wonderful experience & returned home eager to put pen to paper!
Fighting Words was established by Roddy Doyle & Sean Love. Roddy wasn’t there on the day of our visit, but the organisers kindly agreed to ask him (nicely) to sign the books we hauled to Dublin!!
The rest of the glorioius day was spent walking the streets of our capital city, feeling proud of the Radley family’s majestic Spire, soaking up the history surrounding us as we passed the Half-Penny bridge, climbed the steps to the Papal Cross, admired The Aras & The American Ambassador’s residence & stopped for a [read more …] “Derinagree NS at Roddy Doyle’s FIGHTING WORDS Workshop”

Once in a Red Moon Over Millstreet!

Considering that this celestial phenomenon will not occur again until 2033 I felt it was important to record the happening on Tuesday morning (28th Seot. 2015) when a total eclipse of the moon occured giving a special red appearance of the moon. When I began recording at 2.00 a.m. it was a full very bright moon. Gradually the eclipse progressed until it was total by around 3.45 a.m.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Considering that this celestial phenomenon will not occur again until 2033 I felt it was important to record the happening on Tuesday morning (28th Sept. 2015) when a total eclipse of the moon occured giving a special red appearance of the moon. When I began recording at 2.00 a.m. it was a full very bright moon. Gradually the eclipse progressed until it was total by around 3.45 a.m.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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5Red Moon over Millstreet Sept. 2015-600Having reached total eclipse (almost total darkness) the moon over Mount Leader here in Millstreet returned to full brightness within the next two hours.   An event even rarer than [read more …] “Once in a Red Moon Over Millstreet!”