by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1198 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on wet and windy Christmas Eve, with a hint of snow.
Well we’re nearly there.This is Christmas Eve and people are still rushing around to get those last few things before Santa comes or before its time to condemn the poor old turkey to the oven. Children are just about out of patience at being GOOD, and the air is electric for the last few hours of their long wait.
All meetings and businesses, both voluntary and otherwise are put on hold as we prepare for the Birth of Christ.
In our Church, the Beautiful Crib is in place, and the Church Choir is at the ready to Herald in the Christmas, and bring Joy to the World.
Every good wish to all those who will join the Christmas Day Climb of Mushera Mountain to-morrow, in the light of the severe storm and rain forecast. The proceeds are going to the Courtmacherry life Boats who themselves will go out in any kind of weather to save lives at sea.
Sponsored walk organised by the GAA on St Stephens Day starting from the Gaa Hall at 11. and there’s a prize for the Best Dressed Wren Boy / Girl taking part. Refreshmants at Colemans at journeys end.
The annual New Years Day dip in the Blackwater at Dooneen is planned to go ahead as usual. The proceeds will go to Mental Health Support in the Cork area.
Local TV starts on Christmas Day at 5pm and will transmit programs both from Macroom and Millstreet. Be reminded that the shows from Millstreet can be viewed any time on the Millstreet Website,thanks to the expertise of Bernard Crowley.
The weekly Bingo will go ahead as usual on Thursday at the GAA Hall.
Please be aware of those who are in need over the Festive Season. The number of the Local St. Vincent de Paul branch is 087 959 79 00. It is displayed at the back of the Church.
And during these times of treacherous weather, people of all walks of life are asked to be extra vigillent both at home or on the roads.
Our hearts go out to those who are held up on their way home because of the weather, and to all those who made it, we want to extended a heartfelt Ceal Mile failte. And hope they enjoy their stay.
In closing I want to wish all my listeners, and my colleagues at C103, and very Happy Christmas and a great 2014, and say thanks for all their help and kindness to me, in my efforts to keep Millstreet on the map.
Here are the results of this weeks parish Draw. Numbers drawn were 1, 8, 23, 24 and the Jackpot was not won.
€100 went to John Healy, Station Rd. The seller was me fein and I got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Niall O Brien Ballydaly,
€20 each to Lotti Murphy, Clara. Anthony Culinane. Der Creedon, Rathmore, Maura Cronin. Main St.
Mgt Leader,Cloghoula, Ml.Buckley, Aubane, Jack Riordan Clara, Bob Sheehan.Millstreet.
Next lotto draw will be at the Clara Inn on Sunday January 12th 2014,with a Jackpot of €6,800.
And finally,lest we forget, let us remind ourselves that the real Christmas is all about the Birth of Christ, Our Saviour.
Agus sinn a bfuil a caidre, until January 9th 2014,
Our fondest Greetings go out to our people all over the World .
We wish you a very Happy and Holy Christmas.
Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
