Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly Report.
The weather held it’s fury for the blessing of the graves here on Sunday. Following 11.30 Mass large crowds went along in temporary sunshine for this annual event. We all go at different times throughout the year to pay our respects to our loved ones but when our priests lead us in prayer in November it makes it all very special. People pay extra attention to their family resting places and it makes a great meeting place when prayers are over where friends meet and talk about many things but mainly about the loved ones that they have lost. During the month of November special indulgences can be gained by visiting any graveyard and players for the Holy Souls and special Masses said throughout the month also for the souls of our dear departed. Many thanks to all those who erected a lovely Garden of Remembrance in our church. The Keel in the Clara Road is also a popular place where people stop to pray for the poor souls who lie there without any sort of identification. May they all Rest in Peace.
The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held tonight at the Adult Learning Centre starting at 8.30 sharp.
This week I’m invited to the birthday party of a lady who is 100 years of age. Still spritely and fully aware of all that goes on around her. Like most of those who were born away back then, she worked hard and sadly saw one of her sons go to Heaven before her a few years ago. But she accepted her loss as the will of God and moved on. Born in 1922 the year that the Civil War broke out, a time when many of our heroes were willing to give their lives so that we may be free. A mere four or five years after the devasting Spanish Flu. But still people seemed to get on with their lives in much the same way as we do now. Couples got married, had children, lots of them back then, in spite of the many challenges. It’s interesting to note some of the prices and other features of that far off time. 1922 saw first issue of the Readers Digest, Warren G Harding was President of USA. David Lloyd George Prime Minister of the UK. Prices of some of their commodities of that time. For instance the price of a car £270.00 (Austin 7),a house £350.00. Loaf of bread and a litre of petrol both £0.02 each. Postage stamp 1 1/2d. Average Annual Salary £140.00. Celebrities born that year were Ava Gardener, Judy Garland, Kingsley Amis, Movies, Cops, starring Buster Keaton. Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks and Beyond the Rocks starring Randolph Valentino. Top Books – Ulysses by James Joyce, The Waste Land By TS Elliot and Secret Adversity by Agatha Christy. Fashion Cape & Dress, below the knee drop waist Dress, T-Strap heel Shoes. Technology – first public radio broadcast in Briton and France, BBC was formed in October. Hit songs Angel Child, with Al Jolson, Some Sunny Day by Paul Whitman, I dream of Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair, by Lambert Murphy. Just to name but a few.
With the help of modern medicines and technology, people are living much longer these days. And with technology we have many ways of preserving the ongoing changes that occur along the way. Looking back I feel it’s such a great pity that we have lost so much of our past. Words that were spoken, deeds that were done, changes that were made were lost. The word of mouth could no longer pass on the wisdom that went with it all and for a long time nobody thought of preserving them , they didn’t have the wherewith anyway. To prove my point, we are searching through junk shops and car-boot sales now trying to see and maybe buy back the things that we threw away some years ago to make room for another something new. But there is no reason to be sad. We can always look to the future with our trust in God like the hundred year old lady that I’ll be celebrating with before this week is out and I’m sure if you asked her, she wouldn’t change a thing.
The high winds and lashing rain is not good for the remaining die-hards in my garden. However the brave begonias are still in full flight. If a head drops off there’s another one ready to take its place. The begonia has proved its worth against the elements like never before. But of course if frost comes they’re gone. And if it happens I won’t complain because they are serving me well. The last few leaves are clinging to my Japanese maple. For months it’s bright red foliage has blocked my view of places beyond and I didn’t mind in the least and now I can see the far-off again. A pleasure either way. And still the lawn needs it’s weekly trim.
He’s done it again. The gentle Paddy Murphy from Tullig has another CD on the market. It was launched at a pleasant function at our Museum last night. Like before Paddy went around with his up-to- the-minute pocket sized recorder and collects songs etc from people some who have never been recorded before ,and puts them all together on a cd . As well as making pleasant listening his efforts make money for good causes. The proceeds of his first CD went to the Presentation Convent School fund and this time they go to the Blind Dogs for the Blind. A treasure of 30 songs ,music and more will go on sale at our Centra Stores both at Colemans and the West End and at Super Valu in the near future. Be on the look out for it. At €10 it’s within everybody’s reach and an ideal Christmas Gift. And all for a very worthy cause. The Guide Dogs for the Blind. Well done again, Paddy.
Here are the results of this weeks lotto draw which was held on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 4,12,19,20 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Mary McSweeney. Killarney Rd. The Seller was Joan Sheehan and she got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Susan O’Leary. c/o Corkery’s Bar. €20 each to Amanda Kelleher, Macroom. Daniele Ursulese, c/o Colemans, Thomas Kelleher, c/o Colemans, Breda Sheehan c/o Tom Carroll, Helen Kelleher c/o Eily. John Kerisk, c/o Tom Carroll, Myra Sheehan c/o Angela Kelleher and Mike Cremin, Currarague. Jackpot for next week €3,800 the draw on Sunday night.
Last nights rain left no doubt but that it was the heaviest in a long time. The high water marks on fields and yards are there to prove it. The almost continuous mild rain has left many places very slippery and dangerous to walk on or indeed to drive where fallen leaves are adding to the situation. People of my ilk would be well advised to take extra care and never be ashamed to use a walking stick ,if it keeps you safe from falling.
45Drive in Millstreet tonight. In Ballydaly on Sunday nights and Cullen every Wednesday night all with an 8.30 start.
Eucharistic Adoration today Tuesday following ten am Mass to 7.30pm. Legion of Mary Meeting every Tuesday night at 7.30. Mass every Day of the week in Millstreet Church. 7.30pm Monday and Friday at 10am. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.
Tune in to Sean Radley tonight from 9.30 on Cork Music Station for Sean’s own brand of wonderful entertainment. CMS can be reached through our website.
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Agus sin a bhfuil, a chairde, have a good week , Slán.
