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SupercalifragilistiCHRISTMAS!

MARY POPPINS

Venue: St. Brendan’s N.S. Rathcoole

Time: Thursday 17th Dec 12pm Matinee and 7pm

Cost: €5 (in aid of school funds)

All Welcome!

We hope to see you there.

Here are a few teaser photos of all the practice being done this week at St. Brendan’sng done this week at St. Brendan’s:

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“Oíche Chiúin” in Castlemagner 18th & 19th Dec. 2015

Oíche Chiúin, (Silent Night) will be performed in Castlemagner Community Centre on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of December at 7:30 pm. Following the success of the show last year, this year’s show promises to be a very special occasion. Oíche Chiúin is a seasonal recital of traditional and modern Christmas carols which invites the public to reflect and enter into the true spirit of Christmas. Featuring both adult and child performers, this Christmas musical and choral event, complete with a warm welcome reception of mulled wine and mince pies, is the perfect wind-down for the whole family to enjoy before Christmas. To book tickets, contact 086 8521808. Tickets will also be available at the door.

We thank Kathleen Moylan of Castlemagner for this important notice.  I attended the event last year and it was magnificent.  (S.R.)

 

‘North Stars’ Children’s Choir – Christmas CD

‘North Stars’ children’s choir from Cullen along with Sarah Dennehy, from Millstreet, have recorded a seven track CD for women and children who are homeless. The CD is for sale locally for only €5 in the following shops; Colemans Millstreet, Flynns Cullen, Guerin’s shop Ballydaly and SuperValu Boherbue. All proceeds from the sale of this CD will go to EDEL HOUSE, Cork. Please support this very genuine cause.

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Santa’s Wonderful Visit to Supervalu Millstreet on Friday Evening

Santa received a royal welcome when he paid a visit to O'Keeffe's Supervalu in Millstreet on Friday evening. Above we join the Gilbourne Family and "Elf" Paulina
Santa received a royal welcome when he paid a visit to O’Keeffe’s Supervalu in Millstreet on Friday evening – 11th Dec. 2015. Above we join the Gilbourne Family and “Elf” Paulina while below we share the joyful experience with the Brosnan Family… and we view visits by various members of Staff to Santa.  Click on the images to enlarge.  We thank Áine for alerting us to this important visit. (S.R.)

1Santa at Supervalu 11 Dec. 2015 -8007Santa at Supervalu 11 Dec. 2015 -800 5Santa at Supervalu 11 Dec. 2015 -800 4Santa at Supervalu 11 Dec. 2015 -800During his visit Santa got to meet with lots of enthusiastic families. [read more …] “Santa’s Wonderful Visit to Supervalu Millstreet on Friday Evening”

Santa will be in SuperValu this evening !!!

On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O'Keeffe's Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and "young at heart") enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Santa in SuperValu last year

Ho Ho Ho. Are you on the Naughty or Nice list ?

Santa will be visiting SuperValu Millstreet this evening (Friday 11th December), from 6pm to 8pm.

Come, see the big man for yourself, and maybe just maybe he will make your Christmas wishes come through 🙂

Carriganima NS Christmas Market

2015-12-12 Carriganima NS Christmas Market - posterThe Parents Association of Carriganima National School are holding a Christmas market.

Enjoy a marvellous array of unique handmade gifts, cake sale, stocking fillers, festive inspiration, raffle, cookie decorating for the children and lots more.

A Christmas experience to celebrate all things seasonal, Carriganima style.

So why not join them and begin a wonderful new Christmas tradition suitable for all the family to enjoy.

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The Bear in the Square

Millstreet’s newest resident to has taken his place in the Square, and the locals have taken to him straight away! The Bear in the Square is one of the new striking features making up the Christmas Lights in Millstreet this year. Children (and not so small children) have been visiting him in to admire and have have their photo taken with him. Thanks again to all the volunteers who have been putting the lighting in place. Official turning on of the lights is after 6:30 mass on Saturday evening the 5th.

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Stage One of the Christmas Lights

Stage one of Millstreet Christmas Lights was completed on Thursday night, and it includes a lovely new Swan in the fountain at West End. A special thanks to the volunteer electricians and helpers for a great job. More lovely decorations to follow to enhance our lovely town for Christmas. photos below were sent to us from Noreen, Niamh, and Michelle.


2015-11-20 Christmas Swan at West End - photo by Noreen Twomey

A Huge Thank You

We would like to thank everyone that helped to make the Christmas decoration of Millstreet a success this year. Many people volunteered and contributed in different ways. From the electricians, machinery operators and helpers who put up the lights to the houses and businesses and organisations who paid for the electricity, those who donated trees, money, tools, equipment and time, tea and sandwiches and everyone who spread the word – it couldn’t have happened without you and we very much appreciate your help.

Christmas Committee
Millstreet Development Group

Women’s Little Christmas Function at Wallis Arms Hotel on 2nd Jan. 2015

The wonderfully popular Women’s Little Christmas Function will be held on Friday, 2nd January 2015 in the Wallis Arms Hotel.  Doors open at 7pm and the meal (turkey and ham, dessert, tea/coffee) will be served at 8pm sharp.  Music by “Back on Track”.   Tickets priced at €25.00 for this event still available.   Enquiries:  Mairéad 087 903 1475.   Many thanks to Mairéad for this important notice.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures New Year Special” Tonight from 9.30 to 11.00 on C.M.S.

An invitation to tune into www.corkmusicstation.com   tonight from 9.30 until 11.00.    Included is this week’s programme Millstreet News, Focus on Highlights from the Past Year with lots of Melodies, LTV2 Updates etc..   And there’s more…much, much more such as a feature on Elvis who would have been 80 on 8th January 2015.  Whether you are in Louisville, Kentucky or in Sydney, Australia or anywhere in Ireland … or indeed anywhere whatsoever….feel very welcome to contact the programme during transmission by texting 086 825 0074 or by visiting the Seán Radley Facebook page.   The will be no “Radio Treasures” broadcast next week – 6th Jan. 2015   (S.R.)

A truly magnificent festive garden display at Rathduane on the main Millstreet-Rathmore road - a real credit to its creative coordinators. And our "Radio Treasures" tonight will also have a festive atmosphere. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly magnificent festive garden display at Rathduane on the main Millstreet-Rathmore road – a real credit to its creative coordinators. And our “Radio Treasures” tonight will also have a festive atmosphere. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Christmas Tree Recycling

Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Our image above indicates the Opening Hours of Recycling Facilities. Opening Hours for the Millstreet Recycling Centre on Tues. 30th Dec.: 9am to 4.30pm. On Wednesday, 31st Dec.: 9am to 3.30pm. On Friday, 2nd Jan. 2015: 9am to 3.30pm. Saturday, 3rd Jan.: 9am to 2.30pm. Click on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)

Cork County Council has announced that Christmas trees will be accepted for recycling at its Civic Amenity Sites throughout the County after Christmas until January 31st 2015.
The Council is waiving its usual €3 entry fee where the public only present a Christmas tree for recycling at any of the 11 Civic Amenity Sites in the County. There are no other official drop-off points for Christmas trees other than the Civic Amenity Sites.
The last date for presentation to a Civic Amenity Sites is Saturday January 31st 2015. Please note that only Christmas trees will be accepted. Items such as tree stands and decorations will incur a charge.
Cork County Council has eleven (11) Civic Amenity Sites (Recycling Centres) open six days a week except where stated. (see the opening hours in the photo – above right)

MILLSTREET: Telephone 029-30971 (closed Mondays)
MACROOM: Telephone 026 43721
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Celebrating the Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas Mass 2014

The new Crib at St. Patrick's Church, Millstreet was the focus of attention following the concelebration of Christmas Mass at 10pm on 24th Dec. 2014. The very large attendance included many visitors home for Christmas. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
The new Crib at St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet was the focus of attention following the concelebration of Christmas Mass at 10pm on 24th Dec. 2014. The very large attendance included many visitors home for Christmas.  From our Millstreet Website Team – We wish you all who have been such loyal followers of our local website a Very Happy and Peaceful Christmas 2014.  Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

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Climb Mushera on Christmas Day

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A few of those that climbed Mushera on Christmas Day in 2013

The Annual Christmas Day Morning Climb will take place on Thursday Christmas Day Morning at 10.30 am. Meeting place is St Johns Well Car park or the Millstreet Country Park Entrance. This year the proceeds are in Aid of Aubane Community Alert. Sponsorship Cards will soon be available from Sonia O’Riordan Secretary or John F Kelleher Chairperson any Aubane Social Club member. Donations can be given on the day as there will be a bucket. Hope you all can make it…

See the Aubane Page for further details

Thank You to all the Community for Response to Homeless Appeal

2014-12-21 Maureen O'Sullivan and hamper packers - Hamper packersMaureen O Sullivan and her hamper Packers wishes to thank all in Millstreet / Boherbue for the wonderful donations of food and items for Cork Homeless Appeal 2014.

The Homeless men got their Hamper Bags last night.

Pictured is Maureen with some of her hamper packers.

Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

Millstreet GAA X-Mas Draw

2014-12-21 Millstreet GAA Club Christmas Draw - ticketHere are the results of our X-Mas Draw  held yesterday (December 21st)
1st Prize (X-Mas Hamper) Barry Flavin ,Ladysbridge,Co.Cork
2nd Prize (€50 Voucher) Pat Joe Kelleher,Keim
3rd Prize (Drinks Hamper) Gillian & Sean McCarthy,Ahane ,Cullen
4th Prize (X-Mas Cake) Eileen Healy,Claraghatlea,Millstreet
5th Prize (Bottle Whiskey) K.O.Sullivan,Dooneen,Millstreet
6th Prize (Bottle Whiskey) Denny Twomey,Station Road,Millstreet
We would wish to thank everyone that supported the draw & also to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas – from Millstreet GAA Club

 

Staff Christmas Jumper Day 2014 at Supervalu Millstreet

Friday, 19th Dec. 2014 has been Supervalu's Staff Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St. Joseph's Community Hospital, Millstreet. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Friday, 19th Dec. 2014 has been Supervalu’s Staff Christmas Jumper Day in aid of St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Millstreet.   Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

2Christmas Jumper Day 2014 at Supervalu -8002014 12 19 028-8001Christmas Jumper Day 2014 at Supervalu -800There has been an uplifting and generous response to the appeal while the dedicated Staff have truly entered into the cheerfulness of Christmas in their superbly colourful [read more …] “Staff Christmas Jumper Day 2014 at Supervalu Millstreet”

Christmas 2014 – 3.7 Million Millstreet Stamps Sold

At the Millstreet Launch of the Bill Power An Post Millstreet Stamp on 1st Dec. 2014. From left: Patricia Moynihan (Post Mistress), Frank Curtin (An Post, Cork GPO) and Bill Power, Photographer of the renowned Christmas Stamp 2014. An amazing 3.7 million Millstreet Stamps have now been sold and have gone worldwide. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
At the Millstreet Launch of the Bill Power An Post Millstreet Stamp on 1st Dec. 2014. From left: Patricia Moynihan (Post Mistress), Frank Curtin (An Post, Cork GPO) and Bill Power, Photographer of the renowned Christmas Stamp 2014.  An amazing 3.7 million Millstreet Stamps have now been sold (thanks to Bill for providing this important information) and have gone worldwide.   Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Presentation by Frank Curtin to Patricia of the three official Irish Christmas Stamps. Also included are the wonderfully dedicated Staff of Millstreet Post Office - from left: Ann, Noreen, Patricia and Margaret.
Presentation by Frank Curtin to Patricia of the three official Irish Christmas Stamps. Also included are the wonderfully dedicated Staff of Millstreet Post Office – from left: Anne, Noreen, Patricia and Margaret.
2014-12-25 The stamp of the Harry Clarke window in Millstreet Church (by Bill Power) was the full front page of the Corkman (Avondhu) for Christmas
The photo shoot at Millstreet Post Office made the front page of the Corkman for Christmas Day 2014

 

Truly Marvellous Nativity Play by Kilcorney N.S.

On Monday, 15th Dec. 2014 in Kilcorney Church the children of Kilcorney N.S. hugely impressed the large congregation with their superb presentation of the Nativity Play where the very greatest care was taken of the "Baby Jesus" by the excellent "Mary". Fr. Winter expressed his sincere thanks to the Principal (Con Meade) and dedicated Staff for such splendid preparation making the presentation so very successful. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Monday, 15th Dec. 2014 in St. Nicholas’ Church, Kilcorney the children of Kilcorney N.S. hugely impressed the large congregation with their superb presentation of the Nativity Play where the very greatest care was taken of the “Baby Jesus” by the excellent “Mary”. Fr. Winter expressed his sincere thanks to the Principal (Con Meade) and dedicated Staff for such splendid preparation making the presentation so very successful. Click on the image to enlarge.   (S.R.)

Supervalu Welcomes Santa on Friday Evening

On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O'Keeffe's Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and "young at heart") enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
On Friday evening, 12th Dec. 2014 Santa was warmly welcomed to O’Keeffe’s Supervalu at Minor Row, Millstreet. Lots of young (and “young at heart”) enthusiastic fans visited Santa in his colourful Grotto within the Supermarket. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)

6Santa at Supervalu on Fri. 12th Dec 2014 -80011Santa at Supervalu on Fri. 12th Dec 2014 -800Santa presented gingerbread men to all the children and listened to the many requests and Christmas wishes.  Here we share a further selection of images from the [read more …] “Supervalu Welcomes Santa on Friday Evening”