by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1191 from Millstreet.
Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the last Tuesday in October.
I hope you are all well following the massive change in weather conditions over the weekend coupled with the change in time.
The 37th Annual Pony Show was for three days,over the weekend . With people from all parts of the country coming to take part. Dedicated parents giving their young people every opportunity to succeed in the Equine world.
In weather that changed from tranquil Autumn calmness to freezing wind and rain. As ever the cosy indoor Arena proved it’s worth and competitions went on early and late. This Show is held every year for charity, lots of money was raised and the list of recipients is on the website as well as the list of all the winning ponies.
Next weekend November 8 to 10 we will have the great Self-Build Show again all under one roof at the Green Glens.
As always a show not to be missed.
The Country Park played host to a very enjoyable Orienteering events on Sunday. The Bishopstown Orienteering Club were there as well as many others. And New Trails are being developed all the time. So keep an eye on their webpage.
This is a very Holy Week, taking in the Feasts of All Souls and All Saints. Friday, November 1st is the Feast of All Souls, A Holy Day of Obligation. And Church services are as for Sunday, Vigil Mass on Thursday evening at 7.30 and Friday is as for Sunday . Saturday the Feast of All Souls. All through the month of November there will be Masses for the Dead and those whose names are on the list will be remembered.
Blessing of the Graves in Millstreet cemetries on Sunday November 10th and all those who passed away during the year will be remembered at Mass on Saturday November 23rd.at 6.30.
The Fancy Dress Party in Carriganima on Sunday night was a real Gala affair with old and young taking part. But the Carriganima Puca was not caught. So the time for capturing him has been extended to next Sunday night. €200 still up for grabs if you can get him. So keep searching.
Women’s Little Christmas Party will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on January 3rd. Tickets at €25 each go on sale at the GAA Hall this Friday night November 1st.orRing Mairead Daly at
087 903 14 75. A limited number available. So get yours right away.
An important Public Meeting will be held at Dromtarriffe Hall on Tuesday night November 5th. Items for discussion will include Security, Fireprevention. Isolation , etc.
Guests Speakers will attend.
This is Halloween week and apart from all the fun and games that are being planned, there’s fun activities at our Local Library on Thursday from 12 noon to 1pm.
Suitable for children up to ten years of age.
An important meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night starting at 9. All members please attend.
Get in touch with IRD Duhallow for details of their Warmer Home Scheme.The number is 029 60633.
Cullen Young at Heart night out to INEC is planned for Friday night November 15th.
Choir Practice in Cullen On Wednesday night at 7.15.
New Members Welcome.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 9.
In Millstreet on Tuesday and Wednesdays from. 10.30 am to 10.30pm.
This is the famed Hugh O Flaherty Memorial week.
For details and bookings ring 064 663 79 28.
A note from a student
Three collee books wanted to buy or borrow, Cite Them Right, Sociology by Anthony Giddens and Introduction to Psychology. Please contact myself at 0863163285.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at the Mal Passo Bar last night . Numbers drawn were,
2, 15, 17, 26 and the Jackpot was not won.
€100 went to William Egan, Churchtown the seller was Tom O Carroll and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Lisa O Callaghan, c/o E.Hickey.
€20 each to Mary Reardon. Millwheel, Kevin Kelleher, Lackabawn. Richie O Regan Altamount, Shane Kelleher, Dromnahilla, Denis Healy Claracleagh, David Lonergon, Tipperary, Nigal SCOULER c/o Wallis Arms Hotel and Breda FitzGerald Minor Row.
Jackpot for next week €5,200 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.
Look up our Website for all our details. And if you have an item to contribute get in touch with any one of the crew.
Sean Radley, Hannelie O Connor, Michael Cashman.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde,for C103,this is Eily Buckley saying many thanks for listening agus Slan is Beannacht De lib h go leir.
