by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1184 from Millstreet .
Fondest greetings dear listeners and wish you all the very best on this lovely bright and crisp Tuesday morning.
The Good news first. A million congratulations to all involved in our Tidy Towns effort on being awarded a Bronze Medal at the national results which were announced in Dublin yesterday. We also gained an extra point,bringing us up to a grand 296. Further to that we were overjoyed during the week to hear that Millstreet came first in category D in the Co.Council Anti litter campaign.
Full marks to all those who worked so hard all through to make sure of a victorious outcome. Many thanks to all those who cleaned outside their own front doors. Thanks to all those who put their rubbish in the bin rather than on the ground. To those who painted their places and removed eyesores .The list goes on. In fact it took all the effort of all the people to make us proud winners of grand prizes,
and proud to make Millstreet a better place.
We also featured big on the airwaves during the week when the favourite TV show Nationwide paid a visit to our beautiful Country Park. And showed it off as a place not to be missed by lovers of the beautiful out of doors.
It’s open every week from Wednesday, Next exciting event will be their kite weekend with fun for all the Family on September 22nd. Look up their website for details. Or ring 029 70810.
Let me remind you once again of the Los Zargus football Club will hold their monster Car Boot sale at their playing field in the Station Road on Sunday next, September 15th, .
Please support them well.
Work is progressing according to plan at the astro turf development in our Town Park.
Organised by the Community Council.
And an important Community Council meeting will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night at the later time of 9.30
All members please attend.
The Childrens Playground in the Town Park is closed on Monday Tuesday & Wednesday of this week.for redecorating.
With the onset of longer evenings,there is a host of classes and courses and a variety of pastimes beginning or resuming.
Contact Nicola for details of all the activities that start at the Loft in the West End this week.087 901 9001.
Set dancing in Aubane every Monday nights. And in Ballydaly on Wednesday nights from September25th.
Our Adult Learning Centre Main St has a wide range of courses and classes to offer. As does our E Centre.
Drop in and get their details.
The IRD Duhallow monthly leaflet is out, please read it and find out all that they have to offer. By way of help or education.
Plus help with domestic violence, depression and lots more.
Music at the pub in Carriganima this Saturday by the popular Kelt, Connie and Tom and on Sunday September 21st. They will have a 4k fun run/cycle/walk/jog, from 4pm followed by music by Tommy G. and the proceeds will go to
Macroom and Millstreet hospitals.
Our Community School is celebrating it’s fortieth birthday this year. They will hold a gala re-union party at the Green Glens on Saturday October 12th.
Tickets at €30 from the School 029 70087.
Our Active Retired Group held their Registration at the O’Donovan Centre last night. And new members welcome. If you missed it you may still have time to join.
Cloughoula National School are holding a collection of used Clothing this week until Friday. Bags can be handed in from 10 until 2pm.
Coffee evening in aid of Marymount Hospice in Ballydaly Hall on Thursday September 19th. from 8 to 10. All Welcome.
Young and not-so-young are invited to a Gathering at the Parish Centre after the 7.30 Mass on Friday September 20th. for a discussion on matters of our Faith. What would enhance your
Faith Life and so on. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Still with the same venue, Gentle exercise to music for over 50s will take place there on Wednesday mornings after the 10am Mass. And all are welcome.
Our Toddler Group resumed today at the GAA Hall from 9.45 .
And will continue every Tuesday morning from now on,.
Our parish Lotto draw took was held at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night. .
Numbers drawn were 9. 11, 15, 29 and the Jackpot was not won. Next draw will be at McCarthys Bar next Sunday night with a Jackpot of €3,800.
Bingo in Banteer tonight Prize Money a total of €7,650
Bingo in Millstreet every Thursday night.
45Drive at our Canon O Donovan Centre every Tuesday night . All Welcome.
Please look up theirw ebsite for all the events that are coming up at Ionad Cultura in Ballyvourney this Autumn. Or ring them at 025 45733.
Eucharistic adoration at our Church every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm.
In Cullen on Thursdays from 10 am to 9.
If youd like to become a regular patron please contact the Parish Office at 029 70043.
In GAA a note from John Tarrant to say that
Owing to the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final replay between Cork and Clare, the Duhallow Junior A Football Championship semi final clash of Millstreet and Cullen scheduled for tomorrow ,Wednesday) night in Kiskeam is deferred.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde,for C103 this is Eily Buckley saying many thanks for listening,agus Slan is beannacht De libh go leir.
