Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly Report.
The first day of May dawned like no other in recent years, with the warm sunshine breathing new life into the whole place.
Our Active Retired Group marked the special occasion by conducting a prayer service at Tubrid Well at 11 o’clock am. Consisting of the recitation of the Holy Rosary and singing of many well known hymns. A fine crowd attended.
Some people remembered to engage in the age old custom of blessing their places on May Eve with Holy Water.
To start off the Féile na Bealtainne program a gala Tea Dance at the Wallis Arms Hotel on next Sunday afternoon May 7th from 2.30 to 5.30. Music by the popular Peter Lane and all are welcome. A great evening is assured.
And please be reminded that from this Tuesday the Holy Rosary will be said at Tubrid Well every evening during the month of May, starting at 8pm and all are welcome.
Also be on the lookout for the IRD Duhallow Féile na Bealtaine Program which will have a different feature for each day of the Month.
A highly successful fundraising event was held at the home of Mary Buckley, Laught on Bank Holiday Monday. The beautiful sunny weather added it own lustre to the occasion. Very large crowds turned up to support the well-known Mary in her efforts to raise money for the Mercy Hospital Cork, and as well as treating her many friends and guests to beautiful refreshments. She advised many of them to take on the 3 mile walk in Laught Wood. Everybody came back full of praise for the fresh air and beautiful scenery.
In due coarse Mary says she will let us know how much she collected for her worthy cause.
I have a notice here to say that The Shandrum Ceili Band will launch their debut album entitled “The Dawn” on Saturday May 6th at Buttevant Church starting at 8.30pm. This fine CD will be available to buy on the night , and at various events in the future. It can also be ordered on line from now. Their website theshandrum.com. Our own Tadg O’Sullivan is a member of the band and also teaches concertina with Millstreet and Kiskeam Comhaltas. Please give this local album your best support.
Rathmore Parish Novena starts in Gneeveguilla, on Friday May 5th to Saturday May 13th. Mass each evening at 7.30 with guest speakers and preceded with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7.15.
Please continue to keep our town and approach roads clean & litter free. Be at the ready to help out at any of the organised Clean-Up evenings.
The 15th annual pilgrim Walk from Kilnamartra to the City of Shrone, at the foot of the Paps will take place on Sunday May 7th. Leaving from Cronin’s Farm, Clohina, at 7.30am. Walkers can join the Walk at the Mills in Ballyvourney at 8.45 am. The plan is to arrive at The City on time for Mass. As this Walk goes through some rough terrain it is advisable to wear good walking boots . Cronin’s Farm will be signposted at the Mons Bar on the N22. All are welcome to come on this varied walk.
The May issue of the popular magazine Duhallow Today will be in the shops from now on. Pick up your copy today which is free of charge and is full of interesting news and features.
Cloghoula national School annual Pattern Day is on Sunday May 14th. always a great day out for the young and the not-too-young.
Pitch n Putt Coaching for all age groups available this Tuesday evening and also Tuesday evening next week May 9th at 7pm.
Please support the Eucharistic Adoration in Both Millstreet and Cullen churches. In Millstreet every Tuesday & Wednesday and in Cullen on Thursday from 10.am to 7pm.
Bus going to Knock shrine on May 14th departing Millstreet at 7.45 am. For details contact Jerry 087 283 36 96.
Youth pilgrimage to Taize 2017. The Diocesan Pastoral team are recruiting for this pilgrimage Dated June 25th. to July 2nd .Pilgrims must be between the ages of 18-30 Cost, €400. For more details contact Tomas Kenny on <email> or 086 368 37 78.
First Holy Communion for the children of Cloghoula will be held at Ballydaly Church on Saturday May 6th at 11am.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at Corkerys Bar on Bank Holiday Monday Night . Numbers drawn were 4,14,15,22, and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Linda MaC. MountLeader, the seller was her dad Patsy Mc and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to John O Callaghan, Kilcorney, €20 each to Donny & Kathleen Kelleher, Drishane Rd. Fluffy c/o Nigel, Wallis Arms, Clodagh & Peter Stanley, c/o Breda Cronin, Dave Barrett, Aubane. Sinead Creedon, Aubane. Virginia & Cranky c/o Tarrants Bar. Mike Cooney, Rathcoole, and Noreen O Mahony Park View. Jackpot for next week €11,200 ,the draw at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night.
Please continue to enjoy the lovely weather,but don’t forget to water any newly planted shrubs or flowers.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, many thanks for joining me agus Slán is beannacht Dé libh go léir.
