Breakthrough at Millstreet Community Hospital as Delayed HIQA inspection Finally Completed

Breakthrough at Millstreet Community Hospital as Delayed HIQA inspection Finally Completed – Aindrias Moynihan TD

Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has received confirmation that the long-awaited Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) inspection for the new extension at Millstreet Community Hospital took place on March 10th.

This long-overdue inspection is a critical step in resolving months of delays that have prevented residents from moving into the newly completed extension.

Welcoming the news, Deputy Moynihan stated, “I am delighted to confirm that I have received confirmation that the much-anticipated HIQA inspection, which has held up the move of residents into this fantastic new facility and delayed the refurbishment of older parts of the hospital, has finally taken place this week.

“This is an issue I have consistently raised with the HSE, and I welcome the progress. While the next steps depend on the outcome of this inspection, I am hopeful that this milestone will finally bring an end to months of frustrating delays.”

Deputy Moynihan continued, “This delay has been incredibly frustrating for residents, their families, and staff, all of whom have been eagerly awaiting the opening of this much-needed extension.

“Once the extension is registered and opened, the next phase of the project will commence. The refurbishment of the older section of the hospital. At that point, residents will transfer from their current accommodation in the existing hospital into the new extension.”

The new facility will provide 11 single bedrooms, each with en-suite shower, toilet, and handwashing facilities, as well as communal spaces including a separate dining room and sitting room. This will allow residents to move away from the outdated ‘open ward’ model to a more private and comfortable living environment, significantly improving their quality of life.

Concluding, Deputy Moynihan said, “It is essential that the registration process proceeds without further delay so that residents can finally move into these state-of-the-art facilities. They and their families have waited long enough.

“I will continue to liaise with the HSE to ensure the extension opens as quickly as possible, and I will keep residents, families, and constituents informed of any further developments.”

-END-

Aindrias Moynihan TD

Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy

Millstreet Pipe Band will be appearing at The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade next Sunday March 16th

The Miilstreet Pipe Band are appearing at The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade happening on next Sunday March 16th, Grand Marshal for the Parade will be Fr James Greene and there will be a Special Guest making an Announcement of a forthcoming Event happening later in the year also.
Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm followed by Music in the Pub with the Diamond Sisters from 4pm to 6pm,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us and bring there Floats along no matter how big,small,old or new for a bit of Fun, we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun as well, for Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640, looking forward to seeing you all on the Day.

 

 

Millstreet Medical Centre – Job Opportunity

Millstreet Medical Centre, Millstreet, County Cork  

Practice Manager Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, efficient team member to join us as practice manager.

We currently consist of Three GP’s, one GP Registrar, 2 Practice Nurses and 2 Receptionists

We strive to provide excellent and efficient patient care and take pride in our role as a teaching practice. Experience working in a GP Practice management role (or similar) and of Socrates practice management software is desirable. Candidates should have strong people management and organisational skills. The role is a 28-hour working week to cover maternity leave.

Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 7 months

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/03/2025
Reference ID: Medical Secretary
Expected start date: 31/03/2025

Apply via this link 

Sr. Patricia O’Shea, South Presentation Convent, Cork / Macroom

The death has occurred of Sr. PATRICIA O’SHEA, South Presentation Convent, Douglas Street, Cork City, Cork / Macroom, Co. Cork.

O’Shea (South Presentation Convent, Douglas Street and late of Kilpatrick, Macroom) On March 10th 2025, peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Sr. Patricia beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and Denis, loving sister of the late Sheila and Alice. Sadly missed by her loving nephews Michael, Declan, Garrett and Aidan (Curtin), grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandniece, extended family, her Presentation Community and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, South Gate Bridge on Wednesday(12th) from 5:00pm until 6:00pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (13th) at 11:00am in St. Finbarrs South Church which may be viewed here (https://www.churchservices.tv/stfinbarrssc). Funeral afterwards to South Presentation Convent Cemetery.   Condolences.

Sr. Patricia O’Shea dedicated many wonderful years of teaching and was Rev. Mother at Presentation Convent, Millstreet in the 1990s superbly coordinating the 150th Celebration of the foundation in 1840 of the Presentation Convent in Millstreet.   May the gentle Soul of Sr. Patricia O’Shea rest in peace.

Drive and Drop Collection at West End Car Park, Millstreet

Community Connect are doing a Drive and Drop Collection in Millstreet Council Car Park (across from the St. Patrick’s Church near the Carnegie Hall) on Saturday 22nd March.  Although the Poster below indicates Sunday 23rd March 2025 as a further day of collection, it is only Saturday, 22nd March applies to Millstreet from 2pm to 4pm.  Tap on the image to enlarge.  (S.R.)

“Radio Treasures” Features Part Three of Billy Coleman Special Event

At 8pm we feature Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme relating to Millstreet Country Park.

“Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation.com from 9.15pm this Tuesday, 11th March 2025. Part 3 of special Billy Coleman feature at 10pm.  Repeat of Jimmy Reidy’s Archival programme on Sunday, 16th March at 10pm.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  Happy listening. (S.R.)

Final night of the annual Cullen & District Special Needs Association Weigh-In fundraising event at Cullen Community Centre on Mon. 10th March 2025.
Relaxing at Dromtariffe Parish Hall following the final performance of the hugely successful “The Royal Flush” play which was enjoyed by capacity audiences at its four stagings of the brilliant production.

Millstreet Pipe Band performing at the annual John Hickey Memorial Car Run organised by Millstreet Vintage Club on Sunday, 9th March 2025.
Vintage cars beginning the annual Car Run on Sunday.

 

Eily’s Report – 11th March

  1. Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my report.

Everybody has one and I suppose it’s my turn to have one too, even if I didn’t want it. When the common cold is doing the rounds it’s not easy to hide from it. So I’m sitting beside a very large box of tissues and mopping away ’till I run out of bodily fluids and then perhaps I’ll get a little respite. Flu jabs do nothing for the common cold, it’s a lad all of it’s own and the plan is to give it time and  soon all will be well again.  le cúnamh Dé.  Five years ago we had worse trouble when we were told that the illness that we felt was Covid 19. A new name in the medical world and we would do well to cast our minds back to the devastation that it led to and it will make the common cold seem like a dawdle.

[read more …] “Eily’s Report – 11th March”

Paddy Murphy, Kilmeedy, Millstreet & Cullen

The death has occurred of Paddy Murphy, Kilmeedy, Millstreet, Co. Cork / Cullen, Co. Cork.

Kilmeedy, Millstreet, Co. Cork and formerly of Lisnaboy, Cullen, Co. Cork.

On March 9th 2025, surrounded by his family after an illness bravely fought in the excellent care of Cork University Hospital, Paddy, dearly loved husband to Kathy Anne, much loved father to Barry, Ciaran, Darren and a second father to Seán (Kelleher). Much loved grandfather to Killian and Darragh and dear brother to Noreen (Kelleher, Aubane).
Predeceased by his parents John and Madge and brother Dinny.
Paddy will be sadly missed by all who loved him, his wife, sons, grandsons, sister, Coral and Jennifer, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours and great friends.

May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Reposing in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Tuesday from 6pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am. Burial afterwards to St. Mary’s Cemetery, Millstreet. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

House private.

Messages of sympathy can be left on the condolence link.

Aidan McCaul – Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

Acknowledgement & First Anniversary

Aidan Mc Caul

Minor Row, Millstreet, Co. Cork

originally of Corrinshigo, Co. Cavan

who passed away on March 17th 2024.

On the occasion of Aidan’s First Anniversary, we his family, would like to express our gratitude to everyone for their support and kindness on the passing of our dear father, grandfather, father in-law, uncle, granduncle, neighbour and friend. We wish to thank all those who offered messages of condolences, sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, floral tributes, messages, online tributes and donations to the Irish Kidney Association.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who cared for Aidan, including the late Dr. Pat Casey and his wife Nora, their son Dr. Michael, Dr. Mark Henderson, and all the team at Tullig Medical Centre. Our thanks also go to the staff at Mallow General Hospital and Mater Private, Cork. A special thanks to Frank, Mairéad, and all the staff at Reen’s Pharmacy in Millstreet for their constant support. We also appreciate the care provided by the staff at Home Instead and Araglen House during his brief stay with them. Finally, our sincere thanks to the exceptional doctors, nurses, and staff at the Bons Secours Hospital in Cork for their unwavering care and kindness to Aidan over the years.

We would like to thank Canon John Fitzgerald for celebrating Aidan’s funeral Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, to Sharon Lane and Julie Brady for their assistance. To Siobhán Forde for the lovely music. Sincere thanks to Davy, Declan & Cora, and all at Tarrant’s Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism.

To Aidan’s kind neighbours and friends, everyone who called to the funeral home, attended Mass, stood outside the church, along the street and in St. Mary’s cemetery to bid Aidan a final farewell.

To the staff of the Wallis Arms Hotel, thank you.

To everyone who travelled to share in the celebration of Aidan’s life, in particular his beloved Mc Caul relations, his nieces and nephews and their families who travelled from all parts of the country.

Aidan deeply appreciated the support of his loyal customers and suppliers. He truly enjoyed his lifelong work in the hardware business and valued the connections he made with everyone who visited the shop.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere thanks and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up for your intentions.

Aidan’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday 17th March, 2025, at 11.30am.

This Mass will be livestreamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/millstreet.

Age Friendly Short Story competition

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL LIBRARY AND ARTS SERVICE

 

  • Write a dementia-friendly short story of fewer than 800 words.
  • Stories fully complete within the word count, should be easy to follow with a beginning, middle and an end – and with an uplifting theme!”
  • Stories must be accompanied by this entry form.
  • Entry form must not be attached to the story.
  • Post it to Cork County Library, Carrigrohane Road, Cork T12K335
  • Alternatively email to corkcountylibrary @corkcoco.ie

·       The winning story will receive a €50 euro book-token and there will be two runner-up prizes of a €30 book-token.

  • The winning stories and a short-list will be included in our collection of dementia-friendly short readings “Come Sit awhile Volume 2” as part of our Age-Friendly Programme.

 

  • *Please note that winning stories may be used for other library promotion purposes.

 

 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE COMPETITION IS 5pm 28th March, 2025

 

Name:

 

 

Contact phone number:

 

 

Your local library:

Personal information collected by Cork County Council is done so in order for us to administer the library service.

Legally we can process this information as we have obtained your consent. The protection of your personal data is

a key priority for the Council and your data will be processed in line with our Privacy policy which is available at

https://www.corkcoco.ie/Privacy-Policy or hardcopy from our offices at County Library HQ, Carrigrohane Road Cork, Ireland. Should you have any questions about our privacy policy or the information we hold about you please contact us by email  to dpo @corkcoco.ie or write to Data Protection Officer, Cork County Council, County Hall, Carrigrohane Road Cork.

*Please note that winning stories may be used for other library promotion purposes.

[read more …] “Age Friendly Short Story competition”

Thank you from Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run

Millstreet Vintage Club held the annual Johnny Hickey Memorial Car Run on Sunday 9th March with proceeds going to the local SVP-St Vincent De Paul. Kevin Noonan Clerk of the course & Millstreet Vintage Club would like to thank everyone who came and showed their support on the day. It was a fantastic turnout. Kevin would like to thank Connie Hickey & staff at The Bush Bar for their hospitality in the morning, Noel C Duggans for their use of parking facilities, St Vincent De Paul volunteer’s for attending & giving a hand, Bike Marshall, photographers & Videographer’s, all Marshalls for their help on the day, sign on crew, Guards for their help with traffic management, pipe band for attending & SuperValu Boherbue for their parking facility. Huge thanks to D&F tyres and servicing, Dennehy Motorsport & Twomeys Butchers for their sponsorship. Well Done to the winners that won the prizes. Big Well Done to Luke Crowley on winning the Johnny Hickey Memorial Cup. Report by Michelle Lane PRO of MVC
Next MVC event is Eircode Challenge which is on Sunday 13th April
Here are a selection of photos from the day with much more on our Facebook page

[read more …] “Thank you from Millstreet Vintage Club Car Run”

St Patricks Day Parade happening in Carriganima on Sunday March 16th at 3pm

The Carriganima St Patricks Day Parade is happening on Sunday March 16th.

Kick Off for the Parade is 3pm followed by Music in the Pub By the Diamond Sisters from 4pm to 6pm,as usual all Local Groups Clubs Schools etc are very Welcome to join us for a bit of Fun,we are also doing a smaller Parade for the Kids starting from the Church and we encourage all of our Younger Generation to bring along there Toy Car Bike Go Kart etc and join in on the Fun too.

For Details give Sean a Ring on 087 2600640,looking forward to seeing you all on the Day.

Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th March 2025

PARISH NEWSLETTER

BALLYDALY-CULLEN-MILLSTREET

First Sunday of Lent

9th March 2025

Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P.

Telephone Nos.:  Landline:  029 70043  &  Mobile: 087 775 2948

Email:  millstreet @dioceseofkerry.ie

Website:   www.dioceseofkerry.ie

All Masses are livestreamed on www.churchservices.tv/millstreet

Parish Opening Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 

10.00am to 1.00pm  &  2.00pm to 5pm

RECENT DEATH: Ann Barry, Lackabawn

Mass Intentions for THIS WEEKEND:

Saturday 8th March, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Mary Jo & Billy Murphy, Coole;  Kathy & James Twohig, Aunagloor;  Mary Lawler, Lackabawn;  Darby Long, Curraraigue.

Sunday 9th March, 2025

Cullen 9.30a.m. Timothy, Hannah & Timmy O’Connor, Lisnaboy;  James, Kathleen & J.J. O’Mahony, Clonakilty.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. James & Kathleen O’Connor, Kilcummin & their daughter Betty Smith, Boston.

We welcome the children from our 4 National Schools to their Enrolment Mass as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on 9th April.

ANNIVERSARIES: Kate Murphy, Flintfield; Peggy Kelleher, Tullig; Dolly Barrett, Main Street; Daniel Daly, The Bridge & the deceased members of the Daly & Breen families; Edward (Edsie) McSweeney, Murphy’s Terrace;  Kathleen & Danny Joe Cotter, Liscahane, their daughter Catherine & son Daniel; Chris Kiely, Liscahane; Maree Healy, Hegarty Street; Mary & Batt O’Keeffe, Mill View & Clara Road and their daughter Mary Ellen, Chicago;  Séamus McCarthy, Carrigacooleen; Mary & Jimmy McLoughlin, Killarney.

Mass Intentions for NEXT WEEKEND:

Saturday 15th March, 2025:     

Millstreet   6.15p.m.   Ryan Daly, Portadown (recently deceased);  Dan & Elizabeth Creedon, Cloghoula;  Julia, Denny & Jerry Kelleher, Cahirdowney;  Eily & John Joe Greaney, Lackabawn.

Sunday 16th March, 2025:

Ballydaly 9.30a.m. People of the Parish

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Sheila Barry, Murphy’s Terrace;  Breda Buckley, Coolnaguillagh.

Monday 17th March, 2025: St. Patrick’s Day

Cullen 9.30a.m. The past & present members of Cullen Pipe Band.

Millstreet 11.30a.m. Aidan McCaul, Minor Row (First Anniversary);  The past & present members of Millstreet Pipe Band.

Rotas for 15th & 16th March, 2025
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   6.15p.m. Pádraig Creedon Group B
  11.30 a.m. Bernie Cronin Group B
Ballydaly 9.30a.m. Anne Marie Murphy Marcella Moynihan

 

Rotas for 17th March, 2025 – St. Patrick’s Day
CHURCH TIME READER EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS
Millstreet   11.30a.m. Pipe Band Group C (11.30a.m.)
Cullen 9.30a.m. Noreen Meade Joan O’Donoghue

Millstreet Church: Mass times this week unless there is a funeral.

Mass on Monday (10th) Maree Healy, Hegarty Street (First Anniversary) at 7.30p.m.

Mass on Tuesday (11th) for People of the Parish at 10.00a.m.

Mass on Wednesday (12th) for Jimmy O’Sullivan, Newmarket at 10.00a.m. 

Friday 14th March:  Stations of the Cross at 7.00p.m. followed by Mass for Christy Fitzgerald, Macroom Road at 7.30p.m.   [read more …] “Millstreet Parish Newsletter – 9th March 2025”

Wonderfully Enthusiastic Response to “The Royal Flush” on Friday at Dromtariffe Parish Hall

The inspiring Dromtariffe Drama Group was thrilled with the wonderfully enthusiastic response to the premiére of its hugely enjoyable Comedy entitled “The Royal Flush” before a capacity audience in Dromtariffe Community Centre on Friday, 7th March 2025.   The brilliant presentation continues tonight (Sat. 8th March) at 8pm with two further performances on Sunday, 9th March at 3pm and 8pm.  Tap on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Calling all clubs, organisations, schools, groups or anyone that just feels like getting dressed up & marching in the Millstreet St. Patricks Day parade!!

Calling all clubs, organisations, schools, groups or anyone that just feels like getting dressed up & marching in the Millstreet St. Patricks Day parade!! You can even bring your pet! There will be prizes for best float, group, fleet, novelty act, school, pets & more!
Sign up to be in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade by emailing:
 millstreetcommunitycouncil20 @gmail.com for an application form. All entries must be in by Thursday March 13th. Entry is free & we would love you to join in the fun!!
Join us for a great family day of Music & Entertainment which kicks off in The Square, Millstreet at 4pm with the parade set to start at 5pm on Mon, March 17th 2025