Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a chairde and welcome to my report.
My apologies for not being on the radio web last week. I was in fact enjoying a wonderful bus trip to Carlow. The Castlemagner singing group invite some of our singing group every year to join them on their annual trip. And nine of us went along. The 50 seater coach was full to capacity and new friends were made and existing ones renewed. We were taken to see the Curragh Army Camp, The National Stud and Japanese Gardens. Historic Boulavogue, the wonderful Glendalaugh and many places in between. The sun shone all the way, there were stops for refreshments and some shopping and our nights after 7 o’clock dinner were whiled away to music and dancing and even a game of forty five. I promised the crowd that I would give the trip a mention on my weekly report, and let them know how I enjoyed the precious four days in their company. One lady, who was obviously delighted to be there said to me, I think Eily, our time has come. There was nothing like this for the elderly in the past. So well done to the organisers.
It’s the month of October and there are a few items coming up at the Green Glens this month. The 13th. Will see the return of a one day music fest entitled Houseworks, where DJ’s will entertain the crowd for hours. October 20th we will have the mighty National Dairy Show. And from 26th to 28th the annual Pony Owners Show. This show is run every year for charity. And voluntary groups can apply for funding, Contact the Office at the Green Glens for details. 02970800.
Here are the results of this week’s lotto draw which was held at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were2,5,7,17 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Kathleen O Sullivan Aubane. The Seller was Corkery’s Bar and they got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Elaine Carroll c/o of Tom Carroll. €20 each went to Ashley Tarrant, Dooneen, Teresa Buckley, Kilmeedy, Jerry OConnor Liscreagh, Anthony Leader, Kilcummin. Joan Corkery, Coomlogane, Princess J, c/o Michelle Whelan. Catherine Cronin, Liscahane, & Breda & Ciara Minor Row.
Jackpot for next week €9,000 the draw at the Clara Inn on Sunday Night.
The IRD Duhallow Newsletter for October has arrived at every household, please read it carefully and see all the helpful services that they have to offer. Their Warm Home Scheme, Their Senior Alert Scheme, Revamp Plan where they have bedroom furniture and fittings to give where needed.
They will also accept donations of unwanted ,reusable items of household effects , sofas, chairs, tables, curtains ,the list goes on.They will also repair any pieces in need of attention.
Check out their Laundry Service. Further to that they have a long line of offers in the food production service, Help to start up your own business.
Closed meetings of Alcholics Anonymous are held every Sunday morning at 11.30 and Thursdays at 8.30pm.
Alanon meeting at the James OKeeffe Institute every Thursday night at 8.30 or at the Health Centre in Millstreet on Sunday nights at 7.30 summertime. This service gives invaluable help to those who are affected by someone else’s addiction. Emotional Support is also provided. Contact IRD Duhallow today for details of these and the many more services they provide. Their number as always 02960633.
45Drive at the Canon ODonovan Centre every Tuesday night at the new start of 8pm. All welcome. Cards also in Ballydaly and Cullen every week. Set Dancing in Aubane every Monday night and Ballydaly of Wednesday nights. Knitting Club in Millstreet every Tuesday night from 7-9.
Men’s Shed every Tuesday night.
Community Singers with Marie resume this Thursday night at 7.30
Parish Choir practice every Wednesday night at 8. Both at the Parish Centre and both welcome new members, no previous experience needed.
For walkers who are engaged in the Bearra Brefni Way, they can have their passports stamped either at the Wallis Arms Hotel or at Herlihy’s Centra west End.
Defibrillatorsfor public use are installed by the Community council at the door of the Youth Centre and the door of the Garda Barracks.
Tune in on line every Tuesday night from 9.30 to 11 for Sean Radley’s wonderful program on Cork Music Station. Always different always great.
If you have any item of information that you would like me to include in my weekly report, please send it to me in a text 086 3163285.
Agus sinn a bhfuil a chairde, Slán is beannacht Dé libh go léir.
