Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my Report.
The talk of the parish at the moment is the Community Talent Competitions that our Community Council have launched. During the winter months it is hoped that everybody will get stuck in and make the long nights more stimulating and enjoyable. Everybody is asked to take part in one way or another. The program is confined to over 16s. Entry fee €20 per group. Prize money €800.
1st prize €500, 2nd €200, 3rd €100, Closing date for entries November 4th. Each group is expected to put on a show or sketch lasting up to 20minutes. It’s open to Pubs, Clubs and Businesses, as well as individuals.
For more information contact Mary 0863128444
Or Maura 087 9488849. Please give the novel venture your best support.
In spite of wind and weather the 31st annual National Dairy Show went ahead at the Green Glens Arena on Saturday. The organisers reported a record crowd in attendance with the number of entries well on par with previous years. Once again the mighty Green Glens Arena proved its worth with all the prize cattle, the people, the machinery and all that went with them, enjoying warmth and comfort indoors while the elements raged outside.
This weekend will see the annual Pony Owners Show from October 27 -29th inclusive. It is held every year for charity and is the ideal place for the young and the not so young, to see youngsters on tiny ponies doing their bit, as good as the more advanced competitors. On Sunday evening they will have a feature not to be missed when the spectacular graduations will be held. It’s when those reaching the age of sixteen will proceed to a higher grade, and the colourful fun n games have to be seen to be believed. Admission is free.
I’ve a note here from John Joe Herlihy to say that the dance that he held at the Edel Quinn Hall recently in aid of Millstreet and Kanturk Hospitals was a great success and the CD that was launched that night is now on sale over a wide area. It features many of our favourite entertainers and at a mere €10, and is a must for your collection or an ideal Christmas gift.
Every good wish to the people of Carriganima who are off to Dunmanway tomorrow, October.25th aboard the rural transport bus for a Gala Tea Dance and entertainment. They leave at 11am.
A note from Seamus Curtin to say that due to the storm damage in Kilcorney Church that Sunday Mass will be said in the local Community Centre at 10.30, until further notice.
Contact number 086 866 05 52
A blood Donor Clinic will be held at our GAA Hall this evening from 5-8.30 .Please support it well.
A very important first aid course entitled First Aid in the Home, will be held at Ballydaly Hall tonight, starting at 8. It will cover advice on Stroke, heart attack, fractures, burns. bleeding, etc .
Admission €5.All welcome.
The 2018 calendar organised by the Community Council will be on sale at the Christmas Market, and the proceeds this time will go to our Church Choir.
And still with 2018,we are all asked to start now to prepare for the World Meeting of Families,to be held in Dublin from August 22 to 26th 2018, it’s a big honour for us that Pope Francis chose our little country for the hosting of this World Event. Be on the lookout for brochures etc that will give you all the information that you need.
Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the Wallis Arms on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were
3,5,13,25 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Mae Kelleher ,Garryduff. The seller was Mary O Connor and she got €50 sellers prize./ €50 went to Denis Healy, Liscahane, €20 each to Virginia and Cranky, c/o Tarrants Bar, The Catholic and the Atheist c/o the Mal Passo Bar. Tara, Stockholm, Jerry Heineken c/o McCarthys Bar. And again Jerry Heineken c/o McCarthys Bar. Abbey Manning, Carriganima, Jerry O Connell, Castleisland, & Brendan Lehane c/o Herlihy’s Centra.
Jackpot for next week €6,200 the draw at Tarrants Bar on Bank Holiday Monday night .
Daily Mass in Millstreet church every week. At 10am on Tuesday & Wednesday and Thursday and 7.30 pm on Monday and Friday.
Eucharistic Adoration in Millstreet Church every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.30 am and in Cullen on Thursday from 10am to 7pm.
Confessions in Millstreet every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.
Before I go I want to wish you all a very happy Bank Holiday weekend and please stay safe.
And let me remind you that because of the Bank Holiday /Mid Term break , many of the night classes etc. will be closed this week, so please check before you venture out.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde , slan is beannacht De libh go leir
