by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news Report 1177 from Millstreet.Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best as we are enjoying some very welcome rain here in Millstreet this Tuesday morning.
One of the nicest things that was held here last week was the Station Mass at the home of Domnic and Kathryn Cronin, for Liscahane, Mount Leader and Geararoe. Canon John celebrated the Mass. A very large crowd attended and it was all held out of doors in brilliant weather.
The evening sun shone across the valley lighting up all the beauty spots along the way. Following the Mass the people sat around and chatted and enjoyed some wonderful refreshments, while the sun went down like a ball of fire. The Station Mass was said to coincide with their son Adrian’s trip home from Australia. He returns there in the near future and will have a wealth of happy memories of his holiday.
Many Congratulations to Declan Cronin of the same family who got engaged to the lovely Tracy McSweeney, Dromsicane. Canon John blessed them both and the ring at the end of the Station Mass.
The lovely weather brought the people out in large numbers to every event that was held. Our lovely Country Park was a hive of excitement as people of all ages took part in their new and vibrant program. Keep in touch with their website (millstreetcountrypark.com), and don’t miss out on their long chain of events.
The annual Vintage and threshing Day in Cullen was no exception, And the organisers want the thank all those who attended or helped in any way to make it the great success that it was. All proceeds will go to their Special Needs Association.
Horses of a classes flocked to the Green Glens in recent weeks as they engaged in Qualifiers for future events.
Our big Summer Show takes place from August 13 to 18th, with entries soaring above former years.
The mighty Cork 20 Car event will be centered at the Green Glens in October, All those with accommodation to offer please get in touch with the office at the Green Glens.
A note from Dan Joe Kelleher to say: ” The Annual St. Padre Pio Ceremonies will be celebrated in the Grounds of St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork at 2.30pm on Sunday, 11th August 2013. The Chief Celebrant will be Fr.Michael Fitzgerald.
And a reminder from Sean Radley to say that the Church Gate Collection In Millstreet this weekend July 27/28th, will be in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
A million congratulations to all the young ladies in our U12 set dancing team on coming 3rd in the Munster Finals in a field of 13 ,which was held in Limerick at the weekend.
Many congratulations to Sr. M Rupert /Corkery,Presentation Convent Killarney on celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this week.
Work is progressing according to plan on the Astro Turf development in our Town Park. The fine weather playing a big part in its success.
Still with the Town Park, One of the flowering Cherry Trees has died and the committee would like to offer the timber to anyone who is into woodturning.
If you are interested please give me a ring at 0863163285. or Email eilybuckley @eircom .net.
In this fine weather the place to go for all the family is Ballyhass Lakes. Fun and games in the water, and above all safety. Look them up on the Web. Ballyhasslakes.ie.
Keep an eye out for the posters about Boherbue Gathering Festival August 2nd to 4th. A full program of events to suit all ages.
Weekly Seisiuns at Brook na Carraige every Tuesday night in July and August starting at 9. Be early to avoid disappointment.
The AGM of IRD Duhallow is on tomorrow Wednesday night starting at 8 sharp.
A new book with a local flavour, by Aubane Historical Society entitled “WillowBrook,”A Flawed Eden”, written by Jim O Brien, is on sale at Wordsworth@ €15 and is proving very popular. ( see millstreet.ie for more on the book )
On behalf of our Community I’d like to send God’s Blessing and every good wish for the future to our new, Bishop Fr. Ray Browne.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in Millstreet Church every Tuesday and
Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm, and in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 9pm. Anybody who would like to sign up to attend at a given time please contact the parish office 70043.
Confessions here every Saturday from 12.30 to 1 or by appointment.
Everybody is reminded to drive with geat care on our roads following this bout of rain. They can be very slippery.
GAA:
Millstreet overcame Macroom in an exciting Co, Premier Minor Football Championship played in Carrigadrohd. Elsewhere, Millstreet bettered Boherbue in the Duhallow Junior B Football Championship.
Upcoming, Millstreet face up to Dromtariiffe in the Duhallow Junior A Football Championship in Banteer on Monday next at 7.45pm.
Here are the results of this weeks Parish Lotto draw which was held at the Malpasso Bar on Sunday night.
Numbers drawn were 10, 12, 26, 29, and the Jackpot was not won.
€100 went to Leo Leader, Kilcorney, the seller was Patsy Mac and he got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Gordan O Keeffe, Priests Cross. €20 each went to Siobhan Curtin, Kilcorney, Kathleen Cahill, Kilcummin, Richard , Manivanh & Noah Burke. Mount Leader.
Susan Murphy, Ballydaly, Siobhan Tarrant, Liscreagh, Kathleen & Jimmy O Leary, Drishane Rd. Tom Casey, Cloghoula, and Barry and Rita O Reilly, Cloghoulabeg.
Jackpot for next week. €2,400 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.
Agus sinn a bfuil a Cairde,Slan is beannacht de libh go leir.
