Day: October 23, 2024

Recalling the Millstreet Branch of Ancient Order of Hibernians

Among a number of truly historical items recently presented to Millstreet Museum is a superb photo dating most likely from the 1960s.  We thank Tony Murray-O’Callaghan for so very kindly presenting these treasured items.  Here we share that special photograph and we include as comprehensive a caption as possible.   However, there are some names which we cannot immediately identify.   If you can fill in any of the blanks it would be greatly appreciated.  Please email millstreetmuseum @gmail.com or WhatsApp 086 825 0074.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

From left:  1. – 2. Dan Carroll 3. – 4. John Cremin 5. – 6. Jimmy Cashman 7. – 8. Danny O’Leary 9. Pat O’Sullivan 10. Maurice Murray-O’Callaghan 11. Jimmy O’Connor 12. Christy Fitzgerald 13. – 14. Jack Buckley 15. – 16. Leo Murphy 17. Paddy King 18. Michael Murphy.   The venue for the meeting of the members of the Millstreet Branch of the A.O.H. was at the A.O.H. Hall, Minor Row, Millstreet.

Millstreet Tidy Towns First Pumpkin Carving competition

Millstreet Tidy Towns are very excited to announce our first Pumpkin Carving competition 🎃
The competition is open to all children in Millstreet and its surrounding areas.
How to enter:
– design and carve a pumpkin face
– bring your pumpkin to the canopy in the Square to be registered on Thursday October 24th between 3pm and 4:30pm
– we’ll take a picture of you and your pumpkin!
– all pumpkins entered will be placed around the Pollinator Park for all to see over the Spooky period. In time they will break down and be used as natural fertiliser to help our Spring / Summer flowers.

We can’t wait to see all your entries and don’t forget to ask an adult for help!

Millstreet Meals on Wheels Service

The Millstreet Meals on Wheels service is available for the elderly & isolated in the Millstreet catchment area. All food is prepared in Millstreet Day Centre & we operate the service 5 days a week. You can order a hot dinner for as many days as you like, delivered to your door from Mon-Fri for just €6 a day for the main meal & €2 for dessert.

 A variety of meals are served throughout the week and the staff will endeavour to facilitate individual tastes when preparing meals. Coeliac dinners & desserts available also. Please see our menu for next week below.

 If you or anyone you know would like to avail of the Meals on Wheels Service over the coming weeks please contact the kitchen on (029) 30998 or the office on (029) 70926 (please leave a message if no answer) or email info @millstreetdaycentre.ie

 

Kids Halloween Movie Night happening in Aubane Community Centre on next Friday Evening October 25th

There is a Kids Movie Night Special Spooky Halloween Screening of HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA being held on this coming Friday October 25th at 6pm in Aubane Community Centre (P51EP4)

€5 per Child

Parent Supervision Required

Parents Room available with free Wifi and Refreshments.

All very Welcome.

 

Jakub’s new Coffee Dock “Folk Speciality Coffee”

Folk Speciality Coffee is located in front of Michael Thornton’s family house, Drishanebeg (P51TF90)

He serves the following coffees –

Americano, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Machiato

as well as

 BARRYS Tea 

Hot Chocolate 😀

Homemade cakes and pastries like croissants filled with mascarpone and pistachio filling or mascarpone Nutella filling or with a ham cheese and rocket leaves.

Scones from Michael daughter.

Opening from 8:00 to 16:00

Halloween Spooktacular Evening

Millstreet PA are thrilled to host our Halloween event this Bank Holiday Monday, 28th October 5pm to 7pm. Everyone welcome, Halloween costumes encouraged but optional.
We are also delighted to offer a sensory friendly session prior to the event. Anyone interested should book in advance. The email address is on the poster.
This is one of our main fundraising events and your support is greatly appreciated.
All funds raised goes towards an annual contribution to each of the two primary schools in Millstreet and our own running costs.
We looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Millstreet PA are thrilled to host our Halloween event this Bank Holiday Monday, 28th October 5pm to 7pm. Everyone welcome, Halloween costumes encouraged but optional.
We are also delighted to offer a sensory friendly session prior to the event. Anyone interested should book in advance. The email address is on the poster.
This is one of our main fundraising events and your support is greatly appreciated.
All funds raised goes towards an annual contribution to each of the two primary schools in Millstreet and our own running costs.
We looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Humphrey O’Donoghue, Station Road, Millstreet

The death has occurred of Humphrey O’Donoghue, Station Road, Millstreet, Co.  Cork.

O’DONOGHUE, Station Road, Millstreet (formally of Aubane) on October 22nd, 2024 at Bridhaven Nursing Home, Humphrey, beloved son of the late Humphrey and Mary O’Donoghue and sister of the late Eily (Twomey).

Deeply regretted by his sister Mary (Sr. Juliana), brothers John Joe and Maurice, sisters in law Ann and Gertie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Humphrey rest in peace.

Reposing at Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet, on Wednesday October 23rd, from 6.30pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 24th at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

The family would like to thank Brídhaven for their care and kindness to Humphrey.  It is much appreciated.  Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.