Day: January 24, 2016

For Dennis who loved the Donkey Sanctuary

2016-01-23 Plaque to Dennis O'Sullivan, Main Street, wholoved the Donkey Sanctuary_A new plaque in memory of Dennis O’Sullivan of Main Street (brother of Nora, Kevin, and Sheila) is now situated in the Liscarroll Donkey Sanctuary. He loved going there and always donated to the charity. Hopefully anyone who goes there will look for his plaque.

– with thanks to Joanna for this photo

“The Half-Door” with Michael Commins on Sky 191 at 8.30 Tonight

Michael Commins presents a wonderful weekly series of interviews in their own home setting with such people as Mary O'Rourke, Eddie Keher, Frank McCaffrey and others ...entitled "The Half-Door" on Sky 191 television. Tonight's programme begins at 8.30. Michael is pictured above in July 2015 on our annual Cork North West MS Ireland pilgrimage to Knock, Co. Mayo. Also included is (from left) Maura Murphy of Newmarket and Sr. Maureen Cahill, our Spiritual Advisor on the annual pilgrimage. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Michael Commins, broadcaster and journalist supreme presents a wonderful weekly series of interviews in their own home setting with such famous people as Mary O’Rourke, Eddie Keher, Frank McCaffrey and others …entitled “The Half-Door” on Sky 191 Irish Television. Tonight’s programme begins at 8.30. Michael is pictured above in July 2015 on our annual Cork North West MS Ireland pilgrimage to Knock, Co. Mayo. Also included:  (from left) Maura Murphy of Newmarket and Sr. Maureen Cahill, our Spiritual Advisor on the annual pilgrimage. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Games Day in Millstreet Community School – Thurs. 28th Jan. 2.00-3.30pm

IMG_2172-600A Games Day (or afternoon) will take place in Millstreet Community School on Thursday 28th January from 2.00-3.30pm.  It will be hosted by a group of the Transition Year students and is open to adults of all ages.  A range of card and board games will be played.  There will also be some traditional Irish music and freshly baked refreshments to enjoy!  Admission is free.

David and Katie interview on the Marian Finucane Show


2016-01-23 Katie Healy and David Nolan.jpgKilcorney man David Nolan and his fiancée Katie Healy, who survived the November terrorist attack on Paris venue the Bataclan Theatre, have paid tribute to the Parisians who helped them in the aftermath of the atrocity, describing them as “fantastic people”.

In a heart-rending interview on Saturday’s Marian Finucane Show on RTÉ Radio 1, the newly engaged couple recounted the events of Friday November 13 and the days that followed.

They also talked about evacuating from the Shelbourne Hotel during a fire alarm and how difficult life gets when you’re disabled (more).

The podcast is from the RTÉ website here (or here as an mp3), and the interview starts at 3:06 in the audio. It is reported by RTÉ news here.

County Mayor’s Cork Reception on Monday Evening

Cork County Mayor, Cllr. John Paul O'Shea pictured at the official reopening of Millstreet Museum on 14th Oct. 2015. In County Hall, Cork on Monday 25th January 2016 he is holding one of special receptions - the details of which may be seen below. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Cork County Mayor, Cllr. John Paul O’Shea pictured at the official reopening of Millstreet Museum on 14th Oct. 2015.  In County Hall, Cork on Monday 25th January 2016 he is holding one of his  special Mayoral Receptions – the details of which may be seen below. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Cllr. John Paul O’Shea, Cork Co. Mayor states:

“As Mayor of the County of Cork, I am delighted to host a Mayoral Reception on Monday next, 25th January at 7.30pm in the foyer of County Hall for the following recipients:

Elizabeth Maddox, Castlemartyr, Co Cork, Cork; Carer of the Year 2015.
Donagh O’Sullivan, Glengarriff, Co. Cork; Ireland’s Young Carer of the Year 2015.
Cork Ladies Football Team; All Ireland Champs!
Cork Ladies Camogie Team; All Ireland Champs!
Adam O’Sullivan, Midleton, Co. Cork: Junior European & World Martial Arts Champion.
Cian O’Driscoll, Mallow, Co. Cork; Gold & Silver winner in the USA National Junior 4 Wall Championship.
Robert Splaine, Belgooly, Co. Cork; Current Chef d’Equipe of the Irish Showjumping Team.
Seán Radley, Millstreet, Co. Cork; Recent Inductee of Irish Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

I am really looking forward to it and meeting all these wonderful and special people. We can be so proud in Cork to have such wonderful achievers.

John Paul O’ Shea”

Enthusiastically Preparing for General Election 2016

On the Campaign Trail for the 2016 General Election - Pictured at Mount Leader, Millstreet on Sat. 23rd Jan. 2016. From left: John O'Leary, Donal Guiney, Deborah O'Leary and Deputy Michael Moynihan, T.D.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On the Fianna Fáil Campaign Trail for the 2016 General Election – Pictured at Mount Leader, Millstreet on Sat. 23rd Jan. 2016. From left: John O’Leary, Donal Guiney, Deborah O’Leary and Deputy Michael Moynihan, T.D.. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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