Dia is mhuire diobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my weekly report. A very important meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight (Tuesday) March 7th to finalise plans for this years St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All members and interested parties please attend.
Our Parade will be held at 5pm on March 17th and everybody is asked to come out and support it either by taking part or helping to swell the crowd.There will be prizes galore for the various categories as well as the best dressed window.
In Rathmore their Parade will be held on Sunday March 12th and in Carriganima on the Sunday after March 17th with music by the Ferrymen to follow.
In Cullen on Monday night 35 people weighed in and 63 pounds weight was lost. Next Monday night marks the end of yet another popular Weigh In session by the Cullen & District Special Needs Association. On that night there will be prizes for both men and women who lost the most weight. And for those who brought in the most sponsorship money. Cheques from the proceeds will be presented to various charities involved in the support of Special Needs Organisations. Refreshments will then be served and the curtains will come down on the 36th year of the Cullen Special Needs association’s annual Weigh-In. Well done to all involved.
The Cullen Pipe Band will hold a fundraising Cake Sale, on Sunday March 12th after Mass at the Band Hall.
Donations of baking will be gratefully received at the venue on Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
A brilliant show was held at the James OKeeffe Institute during the week. There was dinner at 1pm followed by a film entitled Diffuse the Bomb (I Think). Many people were put off by the name, but I’m glad that Sean Radley and I were not. It was an hour long documentery about the troubles in the North in the 70s and how a man from Rockchapel brought it to the notice of the President of America with outstanding results.
Jack Roche informed us that it will be shown again and next time do not be put off by the name.
This week we offer our many congratulations to Denny Twomey Station Rd and Sinead Murphy Killarney Rd who announced their engagement at the weekend.
Denny is son of Denis and Marie and Sinead Daughter of Andrew and Mary.
The Community Council presented the proceeds of this years local Calendar to the Men’s Shed and the Pipe Band. It amounted to $500 each. Many thanks to all those who supported it.
Here are the result of this weeks parish Lotto draw which was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday night Nimbers drawn were 9,12,26,,29 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Denis P Kelleher, Liscahane. The seller was Patsy Mac and he got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Conor OCallaghan, Rathduane. €20 each went to Austin Murphyc/o Cahils.
Gary & Katie,c/o Pat.Murphy, D. Cotter, Liscahane. Catriona Hickey, Kilmeedy, Mary O Mahony Boherbue, Stacey and& Catherine c/o The Wallis Arms, Jerry Reardan, Millwheel and Jimmy O’ Connor,Tullig. Jackpot for next week €9.600 the draw at Corkerys Bar on Sunday night.
The March issue of Duhallow Today is in the Shops, getting better all the time, pick up your free copy today.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on the children of Millstreet on Tuesday of next week March 14th and the little ones will get their first Holy communion in Millstreet on May 13. At the moment the teachers are busy preparing the children for these important sacraments in their young lives.
The Transition year Students of the Community School held a very successful Table Quiz at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night to raise funds to send two members to Lourdes at Easter as helpers at Easter. It was very well supported and the winners were Jerry O Mahony and his family.
Still with the Community School ,their Transition year. Students will present the Buds of Ballybunion, by John B Keane on March 15/16th, starting at 8pm, please give them your best support.
There is a Thank You notice here from the Blood Donor Clinic thanking the 98 people who donated blood, on their recent visit to Millstreet.
Thanks also from the Irish Heart foundation to all those who helped them raise €799, at the Church Gate collection.
Please support Daffodil Day on Friday. Donations of daffodils will be gratefully received at collection points.
A Parish Mission will be in Ballydesmond from March 9-12 and all are welcome to attend.
The Lenten Trocaire Boxes are available in each of the Churches. Please take one home and save a little for those who have nothing.
IRD Duhallow are currently recruiting participants for its new Horticultural Training Initiative which is a community based programme for unemployed people, please contact them right away for details of this attractive project.
Ask for Rachel or Mary at 029 60633.
Please support the Eucharistic Adoration, in Millstreet Church every Tuesday and Wednesday and in Cullen Church on Thursdays from 10am. Confessions in Millstreet every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.
There is a wide variety of pastimes and leisure events going on in the Parish every week. Please find one that will help you to wile away the long nights and wet days. Also some nice Cafes where you can meet a friend for a friendly Cuppa. Give me a ring at 086 3163285 and I may be able to help you find a suitable one for you.
But always remember that the longest journey starts with the first step.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, slan is beannacht de libh go leir.
