Day: March 12, 2021

Swimmer Supreme Conor Moynihan to Participate in Prestigious Championships

Sincere congratulations to Conor Moynihan – grandson of Margaret and Michael Moynihan, “Snugboro”, Killarney Road, Millstreet – on competing at such a prestigious level in the upcoming 5k and 3k Swim.   We thank his Dad – Neil – for alerting us to this amazing achievement in the World of Swimming.   Here we share how Conor’s School made the official announcement.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  Conor is on extreme right of photo (with blue mask).  (S.R.)

“Swimming – Congratulations to Conor Moyinhan, Connor Barnardo and Bryce Minderon on their selection to represent Eastern Cape Aquatics (ECA) at the South African National Open Water Swimming Championships, which will take place at Marina Martinique from 19-21 March 2021. The National Championships take place over three days, during which will see open water swimmers, from all over South Africa compete on a provincial basis in events over various distances.” 

Millstreet Medical Centre, GP Surgery

What a wonderful day!!!!!!!
We would like to share our wonderful experience of Feb 26th 2021 in our surgery. We began the roll out of the Covid 19 vaccine to our over 85 yr old patients. These are amazing people who have contributed so much to society in there own unique, quiet and unassuming ways.
The excitement, enthusiasm and positivity was palpable. As they arrived with their helpers and drivers dressed in their finery and with tears in there eyes, they could hardly contain their excitement.
Comments like “when was a visit to the doctors so exciting?” One lady said “this is more exciting than having a baby!”. Another gentleman on receiving his vaccine wanted to sing. Others felt like dancing and while maybe all could not have physically danced, in their minds and hearts they could have danced all night. Some told us that they had not “dressed up” or had been outside their homes in almost a year. No medicine could be more beneficial then the laughter and jovial atmosphere. While they all loved the welcoming atmosphere, one gentleman said “all we are missing is the music” and of course all missed the hugs.
We were humbled and privileged to have shared this experience with such wonderful people and we know from speaking with colleagues that such experiences were shared in all medical centres and doctors surgeries.
As we look forward to their return visit and we were all overjoyed to see them leave the surgery with a pep in their step.
We are grateful for the unrelenting work and dedication of our researchers and scientists in developing the Covid vaccines.
Dr Liam and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff for their hard work over the last 12 months and for all their help in successfully rolling out the vaccine.

 

Cloghoula N.S. Celebrates World Book Day, Engineering Week and Exploring Nature

What a wonderful amount of uplifting activities has been happening at Cloghoula N.S. on its first week back to school.   Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

The Pupils of Cloghoula N.S. had great fun in their wonderfully colourful costumes celebrating World Book Day (See individual images below also).
The Pupils’ very impressive creations marking Engineering Week.
Discovering Daffodils growing in the trunks of the Trees as the Pupils Explore Nature.
Remembering the great joy of the Nativity Play (safely produced in their Pod) just before the most recent Lockdown began.

[read more …] “Cloghoula N.S. Celebrates World Book Day, Engineering Week and Exploring Nature”

Denis Kelleher – Baker Supreme – on “Kerry’s Eye” Newspaper

A wonderfully uplifting feature in this week’s “Kerry’s Eye” newspaper on Baker Supreme – Denis Kelleher originally from Aubane, Millstreet.  Sincere congratulations Denis…..we must definitely try out your delicious baking in time to come!  We thank Denis’s brother, John for alerting us to this excellent feature.