by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1219 from Millstreet . Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this mild sunny, Tuesday morning.
Pardon me if I’m not in my usual cheery mood this morning. By now you all know that our councillor Noel Buckley did not get re-elected to Cork County Council. We were dealt a dreadful blow when we heard it. Millstreet without him. Doesn’t seem right, doesn’t seem even safe. Safe from the ravages of to-days risky and uncertain political world.
While Noel Buckley was representing us as a member of Cork County Council, we knew that help was at hand. We had a father figure who would take our problems on board and bring them to the top table where if anything could be done,then it would. No use in thinking that every problem can be solved but if it could, then Noel would get it done.
Noel Buckley was not confined to Fine Gael. He helped people right across the board. His lovely wife Margaret working with him behind the scenes at all times.
Before he was ever elected to the County Council, Noel worked tirelessly for our Community. His witty ways, his honesty and his dedication to the job, endeared him to everyone.
Some years ago I penned a few lines about him on some special occasion, which ran:
He’s articulate and witty and always on the ball,
You only have to say the word and he’ll answer to the call,
Then he’ll take the mike and speak for us in tones so apt and true,
Or make a snap decision thats just right for me and you.
He’s in our Parish Council since it started years ago.
And often occupied the chair as the Council Chain can show.
He used this top position with distinction and with grace,
And spared no time or effort to make Millstreet a better place.
But I know that when the dust settles, that Noel will still use his vast experience to help his people.
And it only remains for me on behalf of our Community to thank Noel Buckley and His lovely wife Margaret and their family for all that they have done for us over the years, and to wish them the best of health and success in the future.
Our Parish Lotto Draw was held at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 1,10, 24, 31 ,and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Charlie Cooper, The seller was Graces Salon and they Got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Eileen O Regan ,Liscahane, €20 each to Nuala Taylor, Liscahane, Martin Murphy, Pound Hill, Nora Tarrant Millstreet, Shane McCarthy, Glountane East. The Long Family, Aubane, Pat Murphy, Kaiilrney Rd. Aoibhe O Callaghan, Main St, Maura Cronin. Main St, Jackpot for next week €10,800 .The Draw at the Mal Passo on Bank Holiday Monday night.
A Double Celebration for the lovely Lisa O’Callaghan, Drishane View. Who, as a trained carer, got a new job at the Brid Haven Nursing Home, one week after her 21st Birthday. Many congratulations all round Lisa.
And Many congrats also to Mary Hickey, Rathmore, who is a teacher at our Presentation Convent School on being selected as our representative for this year’s Rose of Tralee.
The AGM of our Community Council will be held on Tuesday June 10th at the Wallis Arms Hotel.
Our Community Singers with Marie Twomey took part in the Sinsir Talent Exhibition which was held at Castlemagner on Saturday night last. It was a beautiful event, which portrayed a sample of the wide ranging talent that is out there. And on behalf of our group I’d like to say many thanks to the
organising committee for their wonderful hospitality on the night.
And so as we reach the final chapter on the wonderful Feile na Bealtaine, Some items still remain, on Thursday night all roads lead to Freemount for the grand gathering of a wealth of talent of Duhallow. For full information contact Pat Joe 022 28664
On Friday May 30th A Seminar on Nutrician and Wellness will be held at the James O Keeffe Institute given by Sr. Antoinette Dilworth. For moreinformation ring 02960633.
And on Saturday ring Bruaich na Carraige for details of their old-time dancing classes. 087 2205566.
Cullen Feis will be held on Sunday June 8th. Competitions starting at 12. Competitions in singing, music ( all instruments) and recitation (Irish and English ). Overall best in competition cups/ trophies to be won too. Sports at 2pm and entertainment in the marquee at 3pm. Local musicians, dancers and singers from Duhallow will perform. Cullen Feis Committee. Noreen Meade , Nora Meade, Geoff O Sullivan, Roger Casey, Colette O Sullivan and Der Kiely.
The annual Mass will be said at Tubrid Well on this Friday Night May 30th starting at 8.
The Sisters of Ardfoyle who spoke of their work in the foreign missions at our Masses recently would like to say many thanks to all those who contributed to their collection which amounted to €1,520.
Eucharistic Adoration in our Church every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.am to 10pm and in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 7pm.
Confessions in our church on Saturdays from 12.30 to one .
Before I go I want to wish you all a very enjoyable but safe Bank Holiday weekend.
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.
