Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a cáirde and welcome to my Report.
The Summer is back, and even if it may not stay for very long let us wallow in the beautiful balmy, misty soft mornings as they give away to bright sunny days. Mind you I’m even finding it hard to confine myself to the indoors to write my report and didn’t start until I roamed around my grassy lawn kindly mown by my next door neighbour when my usual man was nursing a sprained ankle. There is still plenty to see and enjoy out there. Even my neighbours king-sized cosmos towering above the garden wall are an added bonus and sitting on a nice chair in a favourite spot is hard to beat. The many fixtures that were on over the weekend were lucky with the weather and there were a lot. The weekend started off well on Friday night when the Duarigle Gaels won the U12 finals and were marched into town in celebration. On Sunday the Ballinagree Vintage Club celebrated their 20th Anniversary, while here in Millstreet the mighty Model Car Exhibition organised by the Millstreet Vintage Club brought great crowds to the K&L Warehouse in Mount Leader for a day of wonder and joy for all ages. The amount of entries had to be seen to be believed. Rows and rows of every kind of model car and tractor, etc. Even a ten foot high wind turbine all the way from Co. Meath, gently winding away at its own leisurely pace. Further on there were mini sized JCBs and loaders being remote controlled to fill sand or gravel into mini trailers with acute presicion. Little children had plenty to do at the Lego stand where they were given free reign to construct the thing of their dreams. A fast food facility saw that there was food for those who needed it and members of the Club were on hand to make sure that all went according to plan. Sean Radley was there to take lots of pictures. I asked some stall holders about the show and they all seemed very pleased, some saying it was the best since the likes have resumed since covid. Exhibitors from all over the country support one another. Next one will be in Tullamore in a couple of weeks and all heads are up for it.
Our Vintage Club are forever raising money for good causes and on Sunday next October 15th they meet in Carriganima at 11 am. All Tractors old and new welcome. Register at the Pub at 11am for a 12o’clock start. All proceeds to C.A.R.T ,( the local transport bus) Refreshments after at the Pub. Please give them your best support.
This weekend will see the return of the 41 st. National Dairy Show on Friday and Saturday this week. October 13 and 14.
Over the past 40 years the National Dairy Show at the Green Glens has grown to become the country’s premier indoor dairy showcase. It provides companies with an excellent opportunity to meet with the dairy industry and offers a platform to promote our dairy sector on both a national and international level. In spite of the lack of their indoor arena the organisers rose above the problem and erected alternative under-cover space to stage this mammoth event. Making it an event not to miss. I always make a point of going and even though there are big changes over the years, it is still connected with the way we made our living and a cow is still a cow. I love being among them and seeing how far our humble efforts have grown and flourished with the passage of time.
I want to wish Noel Buckley a very speedy recovery following his hip replacement operation. Being the great community man that he is, he still chaired the AGM of our Community Council back in September, in spite of his aches and pains. It was a very good meeting and there was a fine attendance. Chairman Noel presided and he gave an interesting account of the Community Council and the many developments and improvements that it has achieved since it’s inception in 1977. Secretary Maura Kiely read the minutes of the last AGM. Margaret Bourke, treasurer and our accountant Willie John O’Flynn presented the treasurers report and it was accepted. Then the meeting held a lively and interesting discussion which included some ambitious plans for further improvements details of which will be announced at a future date. At the Election of officers Maura Kiely was re-elected Secretary, Margaret Bourke re-elected as treasurer But as there were no proposals for a new chairperson, this was postponed to a future date.
This year’s Community Council Calendar for 2024 is being formulated at the moment. People were invited to submit the pictures of the choice for inclusion . The closing date is this Friday October 13 . Please send yours on line before that date to, millstreetcommunitycouncil20 @ gmail.com. All pictures will be considered. Please get yours in without delay if you’d like to be in with a chance.
All are invited to our AIB Bank on Friday next October 13 , from 10.30am for a Coffee morning in aid of our local cancer support group REACH. Please make a note of the date and support this local group well. Remind others in case they forget.
Church Gate collection on October 14/15 in aid of Hope Foundation. Organised by Ciara Murphy, Derinagree.
Diocesan Notice.
To celebrate October Mission Month we invite you to join the diocesan Webmar- Hearts of Fire, Feet on the Move on Thursday Oct, 19 at 7.30 . To register go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie. Key speaker for the webinars Fr. Tony O’Riordan SJ who will share his experiences as an overseas missionary .He is currently based in Aleppo working as Director of Jesuit Refugee Service. (JRS) Syria.
Here are the results of this weeks Lotto draw which was held on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were.9,11,13,20 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Anna Hourigan c/o The Malpaso. And they Got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Vergingetorix c/o The Malpaso. €20 each went to The O’Connor Family,Tullig, Liam Buckley, Millstreet c/o Clara Inn. Jerry Heineken c/o The Bridge Bar, Kathleen Healy, Drishane View, c/o Tom Carroll. Barry & Buddy c/o Sheila Lane. John P Mac c/o Jerry Lehane. Humphrey Hickey, c/o Colemans. Next draw October 15. Jackpot é12.800.
People are still pleading for the return of the tent in the Town Square. They would love to see it back.
The Glen Theatre has reopened all shows start at 8.
For details ring 029,56239 .
Social dancing classes available in Aubane and other places, look out for their posters. Set dancing in Aubane on Monday nights and in Ballydaly on Wednesday nights.
45Drives in Ballydaly on Sunday nights and Millstreet in Tuesday night, all start at 8.30 sharp.
Bowls at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Ring them for details 029 71445.
Eucharistic Adoration in our Church every Tuesday from 10.30am to 7.30pm. All welcome to come for an hour or just drop in for a visit. And it’s open to both men and women. Please support it.
Sadly the amount of litter on our roadsides is on the increase. Please take your litter home.
Thought for the Day , ‘We shall never know all the good a simple smile can bring’. ( Mother Teresa)
Sinn a bfuil a cáirde, slán is beannacht Dé libh go léir .
