by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1140 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice clear crisp Tuesday morning.
Baoichas le Dia our parish Mission was an outstanding success last week. It ran from Sunday to Friday and the crowds teemed in to every service in each of the churches of Cullen, Ballydaly and Millstreet. The Redemptorist priests who gave the mission were particularly impressed by the large numbers of people who turned up for 7 o’clock mass each morning. The preachers endeared themselves to the people and nobody wanted the Mission to end.
The sermons, the singing, the atmosphere, had a healing and calming effect over all. Our recently refurbished Parish Churchwas full each night for the 7.30 devotions. And to add to the success of the mission, it coincided with All Saints and All Souls Day on Thursday and Friday.
All the local priests gave their support to the Holy event. I must leave it there, but I want to say a sincere word of Thanks to our dear Canon John for bringing the Mission to Millstreet. Its ten years since we had one and we hope that the next one will not be as long away.
This being November, and the month of the Holy Souls our cemeteries will be blessed after the 11.30 Mass on next Sunday November 11th. Those who visit graveyards up to November 8th will gain a Plenary Indulgence applicable to the Holy Souls.
Please keep our graveyards litter free.
This weekend all roads lead to Green Glens for the mighty Self-Build Exhibition from the 9 -11. It’s an annual event now and needs no introduction from me.
Well done to the Aubane Social Club in conjunction with the Wallis Arms Hotel, who presented the proceeds of their highly successful Fancy Dress Ball amounting to €4,000 to Mary Feeley Manager of the Canon ODonovan Centre at a pleasant function at the weekend.
Still with Aubane, They will Launch the DVD of the Centenary Celebrations on Friday November 16th.at their Social Centre at 8.30.
A very pleasant function coming up in Our Parish Church to-morrow Wednesday night called Teen Spirit it comprises of music, and dance performed by the Youth of our Pastoral area, namely Ballydesmond, Boherbue, Rathmore, Dromtarriffe, Kanturk and Millstreet. Admission is free It starts at 7, and don’t miss it. It will be great.
And on Saturday night our Community Singing Group with it’s leader Maria Twomey, will sing at the 6.30 Vigil Mass.
Community Council Meeting to-night at 9 at the Wallis Arms Hotel.
Defibrillator Coarse organised by the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on this Saturday, November 10th from 10 to 2pm.
It will be given By James Kelleher and he can be contacted at 085 275 1235.
A short notice from Breda at the Library to say that the Childrens Book Club time this Saturday is changed to 2.30 for this week only.
A note also to say that tickets Cullen’s fundraiser in aid of Crumlin Rd Hospital for sick Children on Thursday night, are all sold out. Do not come if you don’t have a ticket.
Many congratulations to Cullen’s Pipe Band committee who opened their new Band Room on Sunday, the honours being done by Councillor Noel Buckley.
Mary Buckleys afternoon Tea Party in aid of Bother was a great success last week and raised€500 for the cause. The fund is still open
Our Veterinary Group are hosting an information seminar at the Millstreet Country Park on this Thursday night November 8th at 8 and all are welcome.
And be reminded that the Country Park is open Free of Charge every day. Teas and Coffees are available in the restaurant.
Big celebrations at the popular pub in Carriganima this Saturday Night as they celebrate two years in business. Music by Mossies Country Road Show. All welcome.
The annual Sean Moylan Commerations will be held in Kiskeam this Sunday November 11th after 12 o’clock Mass, the oration will be given by Billy Kelleher.
Living Scenes resumes at the Community School this Thursday at 1.20.
We are proud to announce that Millstreet branch of Living Scenes has come second in Europe in an Inter-generational Competition. Next week two members will travel to Brussels to receive this prestigious Award.
The AGM of Millstreet Branch of comhaltas Ceolteori Eireann will be held at the Creche to-night at 8.30.
All of the meetings and classes that were closed last week on account of the mission are up and running again. Bertie’s drawing and painting at the GAA Hall to-night, The knitting club, Menshed, Cards at The Canon O Donovan Centre. and so on.
For Morning or evening activities both for men and women contact the Loft at the West End. Look up their Facebook entitled Loft Millstreet. Or ring Nicola at 087 901 9001.
In Banteer contact Kevin at 087 630 83 53 for details of their activities on their Astro Turf complex.
Millstreet GAA victory social will laud some successful teams on Saturday next, November 10 at a function in the Dromhall Hotel, Killarney. Tickets are available from Michael Cleary or Michael Healy.
Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night.
Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 8, 18 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Louise and Jason O Connor Murphys Terrace. The seller was Tom Carroll, and she got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Kathleen O Sullivan, Aubane. €20 each to Joan Corkery, Coomligane, Anna McCarthy, Boherbue, Connie Tarrant, Liscreagh, Kate Dennehy, Rathcoole, Peg OKeeffe, Drishane Rd. Alan Kelleher , Keim, Jerry Pat OLeary ,The Square, and Connie Dennehy c/o Angela. Jackpot for next week €4,600 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, slan is beannacht De libh go leir.
