by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Reporrt 1059 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely fine sunny Spring Morning.
All of our dreams came true here over the weekend with the outstanding success of our first ever Walking Festival. We are so fortunate to have such brilliant scenery literally on our doorstep. This was a feature that was remarked on over and over during the weekend. And not least by walker supreme Mr. Tom Scriven, who was guest speaker at the official opening on Friday night. The launch being carried out by our new TD, Aine Collins. Thanks to the impeccable planning by our organising committee, everything went according to plan. The Good Lord blessed their efforts with fine weather, and throughout the two day event just under 500 people of all ages and from all walks of life, scaled our mountains, walked on our moors and wallowed in the beauty that surrounded them.
The nerve Centre on Saturday was the Wallis Arms Hotel, which sent walkers on the New Loop walk of Clara Mountain, as well as another directly to the cross on its summit and for the more experienced as far away as Ballyvourney.
On Sunday they converged on the lovely Country Park. For a climb of Mushera Mountain and a walk in the Park as well as another trek from Ballyvourney.
The visitors left with an avid desire to return and please God this is just the beginning of even better things to come. Hats off to the brave organisers who took it on, and made it so successful.
A Farmers Market was held in the Town on Saturday to coincide with the Walking Festival. And added it’s own flavour to the occasion.
On the May Bank Holiday weekend we will have the Monster M.A.C. Adventure Race. Again centred at the Counrty Park.which is another huge outdoor event, Look up our Website for details.
The Millstreet Development Group hosted a very high-powered Facilitated Planning Workshop at the Wallis Arms Hotel last week. It was attended by members of PLATO Ireland. And dealt with many of the Key Issues affecting Millstreet at the moment. And pointed out many guidelines for it’s future.
Our Vintage Group will host a monster Rally & Family Day at the Green Glens Arena on Easter Sunday April 24th. Proceeds to Millstreet Community Hospital and The Canon O Donovan Centre.
And still with our Vintage Club, they have generously donated €2,500 to be raffled in aid of our church restoration fund. Tickets are on sale and are available at the Parish Office, or from members of the committee
Monster Table Quiz in Aubane on Good Friday April 22nd.
8 Weeks Computer Classes for beginners starting at the Community School on Wednesday May 4th. from 1.30 to 3.30. Contact Elaine Hooper 086 833 78 11
The painting of the interior of our parish church has already begun, and there is widespread interest, and excitement, at the prospect of seeing it with its beautiful new coat. Needless to say it will take some time because of its enormous size.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church, every Wednesday from 10.30 to 8.30 .
Confessions here every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.
Enrolment of children intending to attend our Presentation National School in September, takes place at the school until Thursday this week.
Contact John O Connell before the end of April if you want a discount on a Pilgrimage going to Medgagorie on September 3rd to celebrate it’s 30th anniversary, John’s numbers is 026 40007.
Weekend of Prayer & Meditation at the Ardfert Retreat Centre this weekend from Friday April 13th to Sunday 15th.
To book ring 064 713 42 76.
Millstreet Gramophone Circle Meeting this Friday night at the Canon O Donovan Centre starting at 8.15 Presenter Margaret McCarron of Bandon/Cullen. All are welcome.
Cloghoula Annual Pattern Day Sunday May 8th.with all the usual attractions.
Monthly Meeting of the Community Council will b held to-night at the Youth Centre starting at 9. All members please attend.
A notice here from Dromtarriffe ICA to say that A member from Citizens Advice will give a talk to-night Apr 12h .at their Hall Starting at 8.30.For more details contact Mary Grainey 087 263 71 35.
Hill Running
Millstreet hosts the opening stage of the 2011 Munster Hill Running Championship on Sunday next with the Clara Hill Run commencing at 7.30pm.
GAA
Millstreet play Newmarket in the Duhallow Junior A Hurling League in Newmarket on this Tuesday evening commencing at 7pm.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at McCarthy’s Bar on Sunday night . Numbers drawn were 1, 2, 14, 24 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Eileen Egan ,Liscarroll, The seller was Mary Lane and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to
Marie O Sullivan, Dooneen, €20 each to Elaine Rohan, Priests Cross, The Cotter Family, Drishane Rd, Tony & Mary FitzGerald, Killarney Rd.
Marie & Simba, Station Rd. Susan Spillane Drishanebeg,
Sharon O Hayes, Coppeen. Con Connor .c/o Tarrants Bar. and Eileen Corkery, Clara. Jackpot for next week €8,600 the draw at the Clara Inn on Sunday night.
Agus sinn a bfuil a Cairde, Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
