Day: December 7, 2016

Podcast From This Week’s “Radio Treasures” – Relating the Story of Bridget

Audio Podcasts are quite rare on our Millstreet Website … So it’s quite a milestone to upload this ten minute sequence from this week’s “Radio Treasures” 10pm Interview where we learn about the story of Bridget for whom the Coffee Afternoon recently took place in Ballinhassig.  The two ladies interviewed are Joan (2nd from left in picture) and Margaret (8th from left).   A million thanks to website coordinator supreme – Michael for uploading our audio podcast   (S.R.)

Jerry Presents Superb Local Craft Works to Millstreet Museum

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Jerry Lehane presents two superb works of art to Millstreet Museum. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Jerry Lehane presents two superb works of art to Millstreet Museum.   Jerry created the Green Glens and the National Dairy Show features in his home at Ballydaly.   Over the years he has kindly made available to our local Museum some of the most interesting historic items.  We extend our sincere thanks to Jerry who consistently promotes his native Millstreet.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Millstreet Community Text Alert Meeting & Important Information

Millstreet Community Text Alert is now accepting applications from those who wish to renew or join the Text Alert System for 2017.

Application forms can be collected & returned to Wordsworth Bookshop, Millstreet & to Guerin’s Shop, Ballydaly.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday December 20th 2016.

Muintir na Tíre has launched a Crime Prevention Programme using a personal property register logbook (pictured with Joseph Lawler below) to record all details of equipment. It encourages householders to write down the make, model, and serial number of valuable possessions so that they can be reclaimed if recovered by the Gardai. Its purpose is to reduce theft and facilitate recovery.

The cost per booklet is €5 and booklets are available from Joseph 0872823646, Pat 0872435855 & Marie 0872802529  We thank Marie Twomey for these important notices and below we share three images from the recent very interesting meeting at the Wallis Arms Hotel.  Click on the images below to enlarge.  (S.R.)

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