Regional Report 1030 – 14th September 2010

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1030 from Millstreet

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet and soft Autumn  morning.

We got a great psychological boost here this past week when an Australian film company came to make a documentary on the history of the EuroVision Song Contest and the places that hosted it. Niamh Kavanagh herself came too. They all stayed locally in Michael & Pam Thorntons beautiful new B ‘n B at Drishanebeg. They told us that there is more positive talk about Millstreet around the world than any other place that hosted it. It was different, it was great, and it was their reason for coming back to recall it all again. Cameras rolled  as  volumes of memorabilia  so lovingly preserved, were brought to light and stories of the whole euphoria were told again. Niamh wanted to meet everybody, shake every hand, hug everybody. It was as she said, like coming home. All too soon their three days were gone and they had to leave, but the memories and friendships live on. Lots of their visit was captured for LTV2, so you’ll see them in time. Look up our website also and in time we will get a copy of their entire documentary.

The monthly meeting of our Community Council will be held at the Youth Centre to-night starting at 8.30. Please pass this word among members as it was not on the Mass leaflet.

Our popular Knitting Club has resumed at the Main St. But please note the change of night. From now on it will be held on Tuesday nights from 7-9 and all are welcome. And be reminded that it’s for all kinds of crafts plus the chat and cup of tea.

The AGM of our Millstreet Development Group will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on to-morrow Wednesday night starting at 8.30.

Coffee Fundraisers in aid of Mary Mount Hospice this week are at the GAA Hall on Friday from 9-2, and at Ballydaly Hall that night from 8-10.

Our Gramaphone Circle monthly meeting will be held at Canon O Donovan Centre this Friday night September 17^th starting at 8.15, the presenter Maura Cronin. All welcome.

Millstreet Parish Council finance committee Meeting Thursday night at the Parish Centre.

Weekly set-dancing sessions resume in Aubane next Monday night ,starting at 9.30.

On next Saturday 18^th at 12noon a number of people from our Twin Town in Britteny Pommerit le Vicomte will arrive in town. Our hard working local committee have planned a full program of events for their enjoyment  during their weeklong  stay  as we all celebrate the 25^th anniversary of the twinning project. Please come out and give them a real Millstreet welcome and take part in their events.

Jack Lane was on to say that the Aubane Historical Society have launched yet another book. It is filled with history, poetry, stories, and includes an input by Kevin O Byrne. It will soon be on the shelves at Wordsorth and other bookshops. It marks the 100^th publication by the Aubane Society and is dedicated to Noreen Kelleher, their faithful secretary throughout. Congratulations to them all.

A big day coming up in Rathmore on Saturday September 25^th comprising of Horses, Poultry, Cattle, Sheep Fancy Dress, Country Market and so on . Watch posters for details or ring 086 1038112.

The Saturday evening Mass in Cullen on September25th will a Harvest Thanksgiving Mass and will be last Vigil Mass in Cullen.

Maybe you have or not have heard of Bru Columbanus, but those who have had occasion to use it will never forget it. Bru Columbanus is in Wilton in Cork ,a home from home accommodation for families of patients in CUH (Cork Universay Hospital). Joan Anders is one such lady who appreciates its value and now wants to  fund-raise for it.

She will hold a Flag Day in Millstreet on Friday September 24^th.

She will take part in the Cork Mini Marathon on Sunday September 26^th.

And she will hold Church Gate Collections in Cullen on September 25/26.Please give her your full support both practically and financially.

Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were, 2, 3 ,5, 7,and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Mary O Mahony, Minor Row, The seller was  Jerry O Mahony, and he got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Mary Gahan, Minor Row, €20 each to

Kevin O Connor, Rathrue, Martin Lucey,Keale, Mary Kelleher, Keim, Noreen Gayden, Beaufort, Con O Connor Rathue  , Peter Lawlor, Dooneen, Eily Mae Healy,Church St, and Mary Sheahan, Ballinatona, Jackpot for next week €3,000 the draw at the Clara Inn on Sunday night.

Before I go I want to wish our team every success on Sunday. Our presentation Convent school have to be commended for the way they have decorated their place for the occasion and please let us all do the same  and let the world know we are all behind the lads in red/white.

Sinn a bfuil a cairde, for the new C103, this is Eily Buckley saying, Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.

Culture Night in the Múscraí Gaeltacht on Friday 24th September

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