Regional report 1072, by Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1072 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely calm and warm Tuesday morning.
Wednesday night of next week July 20th will see the screening of the Irish Premier of the “Forgotten Maggies.” on Irish Television. The Director and producer is none other than our own Steven O’Riordan.
Telling the story of the women who suffered in the Laundries and Institutions around the country, this documentary received outstanding reviews both at the Galway Festival in 2009, and a standing ovation at the Canter Film Centre, New York where it was hailed a compelling, brave and honest piece of work. Similar comments were added by The Irish Times, The Irish Independent, and the Irish Emigrant, America.
So don’t miss it on TG4, in English, on Wednesday July 20th at 9.30.
The Jerry O Leary Memorial Fundraising Day in aid of the Ancology Department of Cork University Hospital will start on next Saturday July 16th with a coffee morning at the home of Teresa O Leary, Rathcoole from 10.00 am to 2.00pm.Followed by a draw and Auction at the Clara Inn that night starting at 10.30. And a Vintage Run from Drishane Castle on Sunday. Please support it well.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at Corkerys Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 2, 22, 24, 28 and the jackpot was not won. €100 went to Ryan Tarrant ,Liscahane, the Seller was Tarrants and they got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to E. Cronin, Kanturk, €20 each to Ben Cronin, Coolinarna, Julie Hickey ,Cullen, Kate O Donaghue, Donaghamore, Eileen Roche, Coomligane, Julie O Leary & David Brosnan, c/o the Wallis Arms Hotel. Elli-Mae & Regina c/o Marie Twomey. Breda Daly, Rathmore, & Den Den c/o Colemans. Jackpot for next week €11,200 the draw at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night.
Our Tidy Towns Committee want you to know that we are leading both Macroom and Bantry by 3 points, in the anti Litter campaign. Please keep up the good work. And bear in mind that there are prizes for the best frontage both private and commercial. The local Macra have joined the effort, an example that other clubs may like to follow .
Plans are afoot to cover our Tennis Court with Astro Turf.
Fundraising will be needed to make up the shortfall in the cost and our group are asking people to donate any scrap metal that they may have lying around ,which could be sold in aid of the cause. They have fixed on Saturday July 23rd as collection date, at the Co. Council yard Station Rd. from 9am. to 6pm. Transport can be arranged in certain cases. So please start searching now and support this worthy cause.Contact Counciller Noel Buckley or Joseph Lawlor for more details.
Open-Air Concert & Dancing at Star Trax Studios this Sunday July 17th. from 2pm. With a host of stars and performers. Admission €10.00.
Sunday July 24th. Laitiernan Day and Old-time Threshing plus all the usual attractions in Cullen. Helpers and Stewards needed.
Millstreet Celtic are looking for new players, Contact any member if you’d like to join.
And our local Macra Club are inviting new members, Contact James Kelleher 0852751235 or Niamh 087 3684138.look up the website for these details.
Our first Adult Learning week starts on Monday next July 18th .Contact Elaine Hooper for details at 086 833 78 11. Or call to the Centre on the Main St.
Our Summer Horse Show will be held from August 10th to 14th. Promises to be the biggest yet. Those with good quality accommodation to offer should contact the Green Glens.
Mass will be said in the Old Cemetry, West End on Monday night next starting at 8pm. All welcome.
Open Garden in aid of Marymount Hospice at the home of Gertie & Maurice O Donaghue, Dromboy, Carrignavar, on Sunday next July 17th.
This award winning Garden is situated off the Mallow/Cork Road(N20)at Rathduff ,and will be signposted locally. It features Sunken Garden, Japanese garden plus a sculpture Trail of Stone heads Sculpted by Maurice himself,who is a native of Aubane. So please support it well.
Friends of Mallow Hospital want to thank all those who supported their recent church gate collection. Which was taken up in Cullen and amounted to €470.00
Church Gate Collect here this weekend July 16th & 17th. will be in aid of the Millstreet Hospital Fund.
St.Josephs Young Priests Society want to thank the local branch for their generous contribution of €2,650.00. Masses offered daily for all benefactors both living and dead.
“ Banteer Bingo Jackpot for Tuesday July 12th will be € 3,000 with Mini Jackpot at € 4,000 and total prize money on the night € 8,750 “
Bingo in Millstreet every Thursday night.
Closing date to apply for Airtricity Funding July 16th. Look up the website for details .
Sport
Freemount defeated St. John’s in the Duhallow Junior B Football League Final while Millstreet incurred a loss to Lyre in the Duhallow Junior A Football Championship.
HUMPHREY KELLEHER CUP
Millstreet will play host to the Humphrey Kelleher Memorial U15 Football Cup Final on Saturday.
The tournament remembered a great exponent in Millstreet and Cork football who helped Cork capture the 1973 All Ireland Senior Football Championship title.
U15 county teams from Tipperary, Limerick, Waterford, Clare, Kerry and Cork will participate. The preliminary rounds operate in Knocknagree and Dromtariffe from 10.30am with the Shield and Cup finals scheduled for Millstreet in the afternoon.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde. Slan is beannacht De libh go leir.
