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29/10/2026

🌟 FANTASTIC TIDY TOWNS RESULTS FOR MITCHELSTOWN! 🌟
We are absolutely thrilled to share our results from the 2026 SuperValu Tidy Towns Competition!
Building on our massive 16-point gain in 2025, we’ve climbed another 14 points this year—bringing our total mark from 352 up to 366 points! Even better, our scores improved across all 8 adjudication categories:
* Community – Planning & Involvement: 54 (+2)
* Streetscape & Public Places: 53 (+2)
* Green Spaces & Landscaping: 50 (+2)
* Nature & Biodiversity: 32 (+1)
* Sustainability – Doing More With Less: 27 (+2)
* Tidiness & Litter Control: 64 (+1)
* Residential Streets & Housing Areas: 42 (+2)
* Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes: 44 (+2)
🏆 Two National Special Awards!
For the very first time, Mitchelstown brought home two prestigious national awards:
🥈 2nd Place – EPA Circular Economy Award (€800 prize fund)
🎖️ Highly Commended (South West & Mid West) – Young Persons in Tidy Towns Award
This incredible recognition belongs to everyone who gave their time and energy over the past year. A heartfelt thank you to our local crèches, schools, clubs, residents, and especially our dedicated weekly volunteers—your hard work made this possible.
☕ What’s Next & How to Get Involved
We have great momentum now, and we're not stopping! Throughout the winter, we’ll be meeting fortnightly to tackle off-season projects and set ourselves up for a flying start in 2027.
New faces of all ages are always welcome!
* No regular commitment needed—even an hour or two whenever you have the time makes a difference.
* Best of all, we always wrap up our sessions with a cuppa and a friendly chat. ☕🍰
Thank you to the entire Mitchelstown community for your continued support, encouragement, and pride in our town. The Mitchelstown Tidy Towns Team

28/10/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends. R.I.P 🙏Lloyd❤️

The unexpected death has occurred of Lloyd Whelan, Mulberry Road, Mitchelstown on October 23rd, 2026. Predeceased by his father Patrick (Paddy) and his brother baby John.

Lloyd was a loving father to his daughter Holly Mae and stepdaughters Ashley and Chelsea, a dearly loved son of Madeleine (née Morgan), and a cherished brother of Morgan, Howard and Madeleine Jnr.

Lloyd will be forever loved, deeply missed and fondly remembered by his daughters and their mother Jelena, his heartbroken mother, brothers and sister, his nephew Llewyn, uncles Henry, David, Cyril and Damien, aunts Betty, Pearl, Marie, Colette, Hilda and Sylvana, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Anastasiia, cousins Vera, Kevin and John and all the Morgan family cousins and extended family, relatives, neighbours and his many dear friends all over the world.

May Lloyd now Rest In Peace
Please use the link to the condolence section below, if you would like to leave a personal message.

Funeral Arrangements Later

24/10/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends. R.I.P 🙏Jim❤️

Walsh, James (Jim) (Mitchelstown)
On October 23rd, 2026, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home, JAMES (JIM), Gortnasna, Mitchelstown.

Beloved husband of Mairead (nee O’Mahony) and loving father of Marie, John, Margaret and Siobhan. Cherished grandad of Clodagh, Orla, Cathal, Conor, Róisín, Jack, Keira, Donogh, Ava, Sive, Ryan, Lia, Scott and James.

Pre-deceased by his brothers PJ, John and Ned (Br. Frank) and sister Mary (Kenneally).

Sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Jim Kissane, Kieran Staunton and Rod H***e, daughter-in-law Ann Marie Murphy, sister Peggy (Brennan) and brothers Willie, Mike and Denis, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May Jim Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81, on Sunday evening (25th October) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Reception into The Church of Mary Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown on Monday morning (26th October) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Jim’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on https://mitchelstownparish.ie/livestream

19/10/2026

🎤💜 KIDS K-POP IS COMING TO MITCHELSTOWN! 💜🎤

Get ready for an afternoon of amazing music, big vocals and plenty of K-Pop magic at Saint George’s, Mitchelstown! 🌟

Featuring songs from all your favourites, including:

🎶 Taylor Swift
🎶 Sabrina Carpenter
🎶 K-Pop Demon Hunters
🎶 Disney
🎶 Chappell Roan

📅 Saturday, 31st October
⏰ 1pm
🎟️ €22 per ticket

Bring the kids, gather your friends and get ready to sing along to some fantastic hits! 🎶✨

🎫 Tickets available at local outlets, through Eventbrite or directly from The Centre on 087 469 6913.

💜 Don’t miss out on a brilliant afternoon of music and fun in Mitchelstown!

17/10/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends R.I.P 🙏Mick❤️

Hanley (Mitchelstown & Kildorrery)

On October 15th 2026, peacefully, with his family and in the exceptional care of all the staff at Cork University Hospital, Michael (Mick), (ex. Dairygold), formerly of Labbamologga, Kildorrery.

Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Lee) (Tully, Glenroe), loving father of Catherine, John, Michael and James and dear brother of Liam, Phil (Kennedy), Eileen (O’Connor), Josie (Condon) and the late Tom, Rita Lonergan, Kevin and Mary Ahern.

Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Justyna, grandsons Sean and Scott brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephew, great-grandniece, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Mick Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Chapel of Rest, Baldwin Street, Mitchelstown, P67 DX81 on Sunday evening (18th October)
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Reception into the Church of Mary Conceived Without Sin, Mitchelstown on Monday (19th October)
for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Brigown New Cemetery

Mick’s Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on https://mitchelstownparish.ie/livestream

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society.

16/10/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends. R.I.P 🙏Pat❤️

It is with great sadness that the Fox family announce the passing of Pat, a cherished husband,father,grand-father and friend. Pat passed away peacefully in I.C.U. at University Hospital Cork, in the presence of his devoted family. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary (O'Halloran), son John, daughter Bríd, son-in-law Tommy, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren Stephanie,Adam,Olivia,Nora,Mary,Tom,and Sean'Og, Adam's partner Ellen,Stephanie's partner Ian,family friend Seb, brother John, sisters Nuala, Kathleen, and Lil (O'Connor, Manister), niece Eilish,nephews Mark, John and Patrick, brothers-in-law Joe and James, sister-in-law Ruth, grand-niece,grand-nephews, cousins, neighbours and many, many friends.

Reposing at Ryan's Funeral Home, Ballylanders, V35 A3F4 this Saturday evening October 17th. from 5pm.to 8pm. Reception into Our Lady of Ransom Church, Glenroe on Sunday October 18th for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Research at C.U.H.

15/10/2026

🎃🪩 HALLOWEEN 80s/90s DISCO FANCY DRESS! 🪩🎃

Get your dancing shoes ready for a spooktacular night of music, fun and fancy dress at The Yard Bar, Mitchelstown! 👻🕺💃

📅 Friday, 30th October
⏰ From 9.30pm
🎧 Music by DJ Pat Ronan
🧛 Fancy dress encouraged, with a prize for the best fancy dress! 🏆

❤️ This is a fundraiser for Special Friends Mitchelstown, so come along, enjoy a great night out and support a wonderful local cause.

💛 Donations on the night are greatly appreciated.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QP374Q2Q

Dig out those neon colours, leg warmers, shell suits and retro outfits, and let’s make it a Halloween disco to remember! 🎶🪩🎃

📍 The Yard Bar, Mitchelstown

Tag your friends, spread the word and we’ll see you on the dance floor! 👻🕺

12/10/2026

Sincere condolences to family and friends. R.I.P 🙏Stephanie❤️

McCarthy, Stephanie (Howth and native Mitchelstown) Passed away peacefully on the 9th of October, 2026, aged 57, surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie lived her life full of love and joy. The love of Donal’s life, Gus and Julianne’s adoring and proud mother.

Dearly loved by her parents John and Brid, brothers Colman and Fintan, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and by her many friends and relations from Howth, Dublin, Cork, London and California.

Rest in Peace.

Requiem Mass on Thursday morning (October 15th) at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Howth followed by burial at Balgriffin Cemetery.

For Livestreaming of Stephanie’s Mass please visit the “Webstream” Link below:

https://www.churchservices.tv/howth

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice.

09/10/2026

☕💜 COFFEE MORNING IN MITCHELSTOWN! 💜☕

Come along and join us for a lovely morning of coffee, chat and community spirit, all in aid of Horizons (formerly COPE Foundation).

📍 Venue: Forrest Hall, New Square, Mitchelstown
📅 Date: Thursday, 15th October 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 12.30pm

🎟️ FREE RAFFLE! 🎟️

Your support is greatly appreciated and helps raise funds for the fantastic work carried out by Horizons in our communities.

Everyone is welcome, so why not call in, enjoy a cuppa and support a great cause? ❤️

The Horizons Mitchelstown Fundraising Committee is also always looking for new members. If you’d like to get involved, have a chat with one of the committee members on the day.

Please share and spread the word! ☕💜

07/10/2026

✨ A NIGHT OF GLITZ & GLAMOUR – FASHION SHOW ✨

The Kildorrery Friends of Arc House are looking for your support for their upcoming Fashion Show, raising much-needed funds for Arc House Cork. 💗

📅 Friday, 23rd October 2026
📍 Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown
🎟️ Tickets €20

Taking to the catwalk on the night, representing the Mitchelstown, Anglesboro and Kilworth communities, will be:

👠 Aoibhin McCarthy
👠 Nicola Finn
👠 Shauna O’Driscoll
👠 Rachel O’Driscoll
👠 Michelle Cooke
👠 Norma Quane

It promises to be a fantastic night of fashion, fun, glitz and glamour, all while supporting a very worthy cause. 💕✨

🎟️ Tickets are available from:
📍 Thornhills, Kildorrery
📍 Kildorrery Community Office
📍 The Favourite, Mitchelstown
📍 Any committee member

All support is greatly appreciated. ❤️

Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you there! 🥂✨

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