by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1120 from Millstreet .
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful sunny Tuesday morning so far…
The Corpus Christi parade was held in the town on Sunday and while some of our people were taking part in it, many others were taking part in the closing ceremonies of the 50th Eucharistic Congress in Dublin. I was thankful to God for giving me the opportunity of being in Dublin. It was an arduous day in many ways but one that nobody would want to miss . Lots of our people made the journey more than once during the week and all were filled with wonder and awe of the great, historic event.
Following the torrential rain during the week for some of the ceremonies, we were blessed with fine weather on Sunday. Sean Radley was there cameras and recorders in hand and he will bring it you when LTV2 programs resume in the Fall, le conaimh De.
A note from the Burke Family to say a million thanks to all those who supported their church gate collection at the weekend in aid of the Courtmacsherry lifeboats. Which realised over €2,000 for this worthy cause.
I’ve been asked to remind you again about the Gathering. The Gathering is an event to be held here next year, 2013. It’s a country wide effort to bring people home to Ireland and there is a wide ranging program of events being prepared to welcome them.
Our committee, here in Millstreet, have been holding regular meetings and to start the year off they plan to make a 2013 calendar. Comprising of photographs sent in by you, the people. Now they want you to browse through your favourite shots be they of your people here in Ireland or in far away places. Dig out your best and hand them in to any committee member.
We will keep you informed.
Work is ongoing in setting up the Enterprise Centre in the Square, beside Aiden McCauls. And all going well it should be up and running by September. We will keep you informed.
I’ve a poster here from IRD Duhallow to say that as part of National Music Day 2012 they will host a
Ceolteori Sliabh Luachra Seisun at the James O Keeffe Institute on this Thursday night June 21st. Starting at 8 and all are welcome.
This Friday night, June 22nd. is Quiz night at the pub in Carriganima starting at 9.30.
Annual Mass at St. John’sWell this Friday night June 22nd at 8.
The Aubane annual Family Fun Day is on Sunday June 24th, with all the usual attractions. Starts at 1.30.
6 months old Golden Labrador for sale, very good with children, but owners can’t afford him. Contact me and I will put you in touch. My mobile number 086 316 32 85.
Sadly we have dropped points in the Anti Litter competition. And everybody is asked to make a better effort. The members the local Tidy Towns committee will meet in the Square every Monday at seven for a clean up of the town, Please support their efforts. And above all keep your own place clean and tidy.
Course in Pastoral Ministry will be held both in Killarney and Tralee in September 2012 , limited number of places left. Contact Frances at 064 663 05 38.
Kerry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes September 2- 7. Out of Kerry Airport and led by Bishop Murphy. Application forms available by contacting 064 775 82 19.
They are running a Bird Weekend at the Lovely Country Park on weekend of June 30th /July 1st , entitled Wild Wings. For details look up their website or give Lorna a ring at 029 70810.
Bingo in Banteer to-night with €7,800 in prize money.
Bingo resumes in Millstreet again this Thursday night.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm.
In Cullen at the same times on Thursdays and in Ballydaly on Fridays from 5 until 9pm. Drop in any time or sign up to do an hour at the same time every week.
A million congratulations to our girls of our Camogie team on winning the Duhallow Final.
Well done to Millstreet on overcoming Clann na nGael in the County non exam League semi final in Millstreet on Sunday last.
Coming up Millstreet play Bantry Blues in the Co. U21A Football Championship quarter final at Inchigeela on next Saturday evening at 7pm.
Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the Clara Inn on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were
5, 12, 16, 31, and the jackpot was not won. €100 went to Patrick Murphy,Pound Hill, the Seller was the Clara Inn and they got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Denis O Sullivan, Rathduane .€20 each to Mossie Scannell,c/o the Clara Inn, Ann Burke, Murphy’s Terrace. Denis Healy Claracleagh, Brendan Lehane c/o the Wallis Arms Hotel. Noreen OConnell, Dernagree, Rita Murphy c/o of Mattie. Elaine and Edward FitzGerald Rathmore. And Eamonn Guerin, Lombardstown. Jackpot for next week €8,800 the draw at the Wallis Arms on Sunday night.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, slan is beannacht De libh go leir.
