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Our Breton Friends Fondly Remember Anne Keane

We have just received a greatly appreciated message of sincere sympathy from our Breton Friends in Pommerit le Vicomte having become aware of the passing of Anne Keane to her Eternal Reward, R.I.P..  Anne was of course synonymous with our Twinning Association and superbly coordinated many splendid welcomes in Millstreet and in Brittany as a wonderfully dedicated Committee Member of the Millstreet Twinning Association.  Here is a translation of the message sent from Brittany by  Joseph and Yves which is so very thoughtful and supportive. (S.R.)

“Hello to all dear friends of MILLSTREET we have been greatly saddened to learn of the announcement of the death of  ANNE KEANE – supreme personality of your Twinning Committee.  Anne was always so very helpful and supportive during our exchanges. Courageous and dignified in the face of her illness. (Every day that passes is bonus, she told me during our last visits 2016- 2017-2018 so let’s take advantage of it). On behalf of the entire Twinning Committee of Pommerit le Vicomte on behalf of Mayor MICHEL LANCIEN  Mr. Floch Jean,  Mr. Gautier Alain (former mayor) and the whole municipality we present by your intermediary our very sincere condolences to the entire family of ANNE KEANE as well as to all the members of your committee. JOSEPH and YVES.”

Below we share some Twinning images from the past as we all recall our great Friend Anne.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Some of the many splendid gifts which were presented over the past 30 years by the Twinning Association of Pommerit le Vicomte.
The wonderfully dedicated Twinning Committee of Pommerit le Vicomte at its recent AGM. Our great Friends extend sincere greetings to us all here in Millstreet and throughout Ireland on this St. Patrick’s Week 2017. Merci boucoup nos Amis and we also extend our heartfelt greetings to all in Brittany. We especially thank Yves and Daniel for communicating with us. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Some of the Millstreet Twinning Group all set this morning to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of our twinning with Pommerit le Vicomte in Brittany. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Death Notice: Anne Keane, Pound Hill

The death has occurred of Anne Keane, Pound Hill, Millstreet, and Fermoy. Passed away peacefully at her residence on July 22nd 2019, daughter of the late Maeve and Michael Keane (Fermoy) and beloved sister of Dermot, Susan, Brendan, Olive, Leo, Viv (Maevita) and Ruben. Sadly missed by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandniece, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. “Leaba I measc na Naomh go raibh aici”.
Lying in Repose in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet (Eircode P51 XF86) on Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet Town. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am followed by Cremation to Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork. No flowers by request please. Donations, if desired, to the Mercy Foundation, Cork. [rip]

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Traditional Music Special on Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” on CMS

As our Breton Friends from our Twin Town Pommerit le Vicomte return home following an enjoyable week in Millstreet and the West of Ireland we feature on Cork Music Station tonight at 10:00 a special musical recording presented at Coolefield House (the home of Michael, Pam and the Thornton Family) on Sunday 16th Sept. 2018.   The wonderfully talented musicians are members of Millstreet CCÉ coordinated by Claire O’Loughlin – O’Leary.  And, of course, “Radio Treasures” on CMS also features our mix of the very best of instrumental music and song plus our musings sharing lots of interesting information.   Feel most welcome to join us tonight 9:30 to 11:00 and consider contacting us on our Seán Radley Facebook chatline.  Patrick W.O’Leary from Louisville, Kentucky also enjoyed the musical evening at Coolefield House. Here we share images from our Musical Presentation and the leaving of our Breton Friends on Sat. 22nd Sept..  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Traditional Music Special on Tonight’s “Radio Treasures” on CMS”

Millstreet Visit put back to September

Recently, about twenty members of the Pommerit-Millstreet twinning committee attended the AGM of the association. After the approval of the moral and financial report in 2017, a report was made of the meetings of departmental and regional Brittany-Ireland twinning committees. The observation is obvious. “Many committees are in survival and the future is very uncertain.”

With its 26 members, the Pommerit committee is doing pretty well and keeps its dynamism. After the re-election of the office, it was decided to renew the activities organized during the last season. The boules contest will take place on the weekend of April 28th and 29th. The association will participate in the Telethon.

For reasons of availability, the stay in Ireland, originally scheduled for late June, has been postponed after the summer holidays. The departure is scheduled for Friday, September 14 for a return on Sunday, September 23. This stay is open to all.  [from ouest-france.fr]

 

Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Twinning with Pommerit le Vicomte

A royal wave to our Pommerit le Vicomte Friends from the many people present at the 30th Anniversary Celebrations at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sat. 7th Nov. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A royal wave to our Pommerit le Vicomte Friends from the many people present at the 30th Anniversary Celebrations at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sat. 7th Nov. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge.   (S.R.)
Presentation of special 30th Anniversary Pen (kindly sent by Yves Allain) to Joan Healy whose late husband, Conchubhar, was one of the four truly dynamic Chairmen of the Millstreet Twinning Association.
Presentation of special 30th Anniversary Pen (kindly sent by Yves Allain) to Joan Healy (in centre) whose late husband, Conchubhar, was one of the four truly dynamic Chairmen of the Millstreet Twinning Association.
Special arrangement feature prepared by Anne Keane on the tables at the Twinning event.
Special arrangement feature prepared by Anne Keane for the tables at the Twinning event.
Some of the many splendid gifts which were presented over the past 30 years by the Twinning Association of Pommerit le Vicomte.
Some of the many splendid gifts which were presented over the past 30 years by the Twinning Association of Pommerit le Vicomte to Millstreet.

2Twinning 30th Anniversary Event at Wallis Arms 2015 -600A fuller feature will follow later.   The event was a tremendous success with many wonderful memories being evoked by the excellent photographic displays on the occasion prepared by such Committee members as Pat Randles and Others.  Splendid music was provided by Jerh and Ken.
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Millstreet in Brittany Marking 30th Anniversary of Twinning with Pommerit le Vicomte

We thank Daniel Igigabel of Pommerit le Vicomte for very kindly updating us on the current visit of members of  Millstreet Twinning Association in Brittany for the 30th Anniversary of our official twinning between our two communities.  Daniel emailed these four pictures.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)1Millstreet in Brittany marking our 30th Anniversary of Twinning -800 2Millstreet in Brittany marking our 30th Anniversary of Twinning -800 3Millstreet in Brittany marking our 30th Anniversary of Twinning -800 4Millstreet in Brittany marking our 30th Anniversary of Twinning -800

Pommerit le VicomteTwinning Committee Pays Special Tribute to Doireann O’Sullivan

In Memory of the late Doireann O’Sullivan who was such a wonderfully supportive and dedicated Member of Millstreet Twinning Association we have just received a very special message from Yves Allain on behalf of the Twinning Association of our Twin Town, Pommerit le Vicomte.  We firstly share the exact message as received in French and then we include our translation of the much appreciated message from our great Friends in Brittany: 

It is with great emotion that we learned of the death of Doireann O’ Sullivan.
We appreciate and treasure our knowing Doireann for almost 30 years of our twinning relationships POMMERIT / Millstreet.
She was always so very welcoming and available to open her home to Pommeritains.
Co-Chair JOSEPH CROM and all members of the Twinning Committee join me to present our condolences to Doireann’s Family.
Sincerely,
YVES ALLAIN  (Thank you for communicating our sincere sympathy also to Millstreet Twinning Association including  PAT.JOHN.LIAM.ANN.BREEDA.GORDON …. AND OTHERS).
Yves – We thank you for your very kind communication and we also extend our heartfelt sympathy to Doireann’s Family.   A true lady – Doireann was a Friend Supreme to all.   May she rest in peace.   Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.  (S.R.)