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THE first ever publication to explore the history of Milltown is to be republished on the fortieth anniversary of the death of its author. “Milltown: Memories of Other Days” was written and published by Denis Sugrue who died in 1986. His book, which has been out of print for many […]
A KERRY primary school was among the winners recognised at the first ever Re-turn Awards, which took place on Wednesday, June 3 at a special ceremony at Croke Park. Hosted by Today FM presenter Ian Dempsey, the Awards recognised schools that have gone above and beyond to “Re-turn it Right”, […]
ORAL history expert and historian, Dr Tomás Mac Conmara will speak in Milltown at the end of this month to support the launch of a new oral history archive for the area. The Milltown History and Heritage Society has announced plans to begin the collection and preservation of the stories […]
A SERIES of walks and talks have been announced as part of the inaugural Milltown History and Heritage Weekend which will take place between August 22-24. An evening with storyteller, Eddie Lenihan, a guided walk of historic Milltown and a presentation on plans for the conservation of the local White […]
A NEW film which showcases the spectacular and unique history and heritage of the Milltown area is to be made available online this week. It follows two recent sell-out screenings of ‘Milltown: The Story of a Kerry Landscape’ at the local community hall which were attended by 300 people. An […]
THE Milltown Town Centre First Masterplan has reached draft stage and is now entering its final phase of public consultation. As the first town in Kerry to receive funding under the Town Centre First Policy, Milltown is taking a significant step towards reimagining and revitalising its rural community. This initiative […]
A NEW film which showcases the spectacular and unique history and heritage of the Milltown area is to be launched at the end of April. ‘Milltown: The Story of a Kerry Landscape’ is an initiative of the Milltown History and Heritage Society, a recently established voluntary group which aims to […]
MILLTOWN and Valentia town centres will benefit from combined funding of €99,950 allocated by the Department of Rural and Community Development under Measure 3 of the Town Centre First Suite of Supports 2024. Milltown will receive €49,950 whilst Valentia will receive €50,000. The funding is part of a nationwide allocation targeted […]
THERE’S one day to go until a festival of free entertainment featuring well known music artists begins in Milltown. Féile Lughnasadh will feature live music over four nights, featuring the best acts in the trad business, including Sharon Shannon, Jiggy, Killarney band The Rising, as well as local talent in […]
A TOP trad act will play a free concert as part of the Féile Lughnasadh which takes place in Milltown from July 28th to 31st. Having already secured Sharon Shannon to play at the free, family-friendly festival on the Saturday night, the organizing committee are delighted to announce that ‘Jiggy’ […]
