by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1193 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the best on this cold,Tuesday morning with a hint of snow and frost on the ground.
Our new Bishop Ray Browne paid an extended visit to our parish over the weekend. Said Mass in all the churches,including Dromtarriffe. It was his first trip and people everywhere went to greet and welcome him as our New Bishop of Kerry.
He was very impressed by the beautiful Church that we have here in Millstreet and complimented the people for the way they took on the four million project in the first place. And for the way they continue to pay for it with their weekly contributions.Our Community singers sang at the Vigil Mass and Our Parish Choir attended the 11.30 Mass on Sunday.
Sean Radley was busy with his camera taking pictures of Bishop Browne and his people, which are the website for all to see.
As I said last week our Town Square is clear now for the free flowing of traffic. A few more details remain to be finished such as lining and planting. And when these are finished that we will see the final result, which will be great.
Again please support the stores that were affected by the work. And be prepared to shop at home for Christmas.
LTV is back on air at the usual times. New transmitters are put in place and a lot more people can now access it. But they need to adjust their sets, and the guidelines are,Channel 30 in country areas and Channell 35 in town. Also Annalog U H F.
Our annual Christmas Fair and Tea room will be held at the GAA Hall on Saturday and Sunday November 30th and December 1st. From noon to 5pm each day.
Always a good place to pick up some Christmas Gifts. Or to buy you Christmas Cake if you’re to busy to make one.
On this coming Sunday November 24th The Boherbue Christmas Fair will be held in their Hall, Again a great place to go for lots your Christmas needs, plus a great atmostphere.
The number there for enquiries 097 907 5000.
The IRD Duhallow ‘Hands of Duhallow’ Craft Network will celebrate their 8th Annual two day Christmas Craft Fair at the The James O’ Keeffe Institute, Newmarket on Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December from 12pm to 6pm.
And if youd like to do a spot of shopping in The Dundrum Shopping Centre on November 30th contact Jerry Lehane right away and book a seat on his Bus. Contact number 087 2833696.
A notice from Ballydaly to say that a representative of the Social Welfare office in Newmarket will give a Talk at Ballydaly Hall to-night starting at 8 and all are welcome.
Dromtarriffe ICA Flower Arranging with Ester Cahill tonight at 8.30.
Annual 45Drive in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital will be held at the Green Glens on Sunday December 8th starting at 8.45.
Our Astro Turf court is proving popular with young people of all ages .The Contact Number 087 336 16 66.
And the official opening of the Astro Pitch will take place on Fri 29th November at 1pm. the honours by Minister Jimmy Deenehan. Accompanied by Maura Walsh of IRD.
Our Community Gym is ready to re-open and we are looking for
Qualified Gym Instructor . Full or Part-time
Enquiries to Noel Buckley on 087 7797422
Fundraising for The irish Cancer Society is going well in the PUB in Carriginma, with all the men sporting beards for the Movember Drive,
and this Saturday Night they will Have Willie Burke to help the cause along.
Where Banteer Drama Group are staging their wonderful comedy entitled, “The Destiny of Fools”, on Friday and Sunday nights November 22/24.
Further to that on Saturday November 23rd ,They will have James Kilbane in Concert. The Contact number there for bookings and enquiries, 029 56239.
Gala Traditional Concert at Ionad Cultura Ballyvourney on Friday night November 22nd.
With James Carty, John Carty & Shame MCGowen.
Booking is advisable. 026 457 33.
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A note from Jack Roche, looking foreward to the New Year, to say that the Spike Players Knocknagoshel will present their two plays, entitled “Jack Furey” and “Holy Observations” at Bruach na Carraige on January 23rd, 2014.
A reminder to say that Patricia O Sullivan of Duarigle, Cullen will launch her Book for children entitled ,”Little Rascals” at the Ballyseedy Gardan Centre, Tralee, on December 8th at 3pm. And we wish her the best of good luck.
Everybody is invited to attend the 10am mass this Thursday Morning which will be in honour of Nano Nagle Foundress of the Presentation Order on Nuns and is approaching Sainthood.
She was born in Kilavullen in the 17hundreds.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our church every Tuesday 7 Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm. And in Cullen on Thursday from 10am to 9pm. Confessions in Millstreet Church every Saturday for 12,30 to 1.pm.
Pilgrimmage to Medjugorie with Tom Dennehy.
September 24th 2014.
The Beara Breifne Way Walking Trail from Dursey to Cavan won first prize in the Tourism category in the IPB Pride Of Place Awards Ceremony in Derry over the weekend.
Beara Tourism entered the walking trail and had the support of Cork County Council and sixty community groups along the trail.
Over 700-community representatives attended the event, which was hosted by the City of Derry Council. Prizes were given out by The Deputy First Minster Martin Mcguinness, Minster Phil Hogan, and the Mayor of Derry Martin Reilly.
Cork County Council Mayor Noel O’ Connor who attended the event stated, that this is the first time that a community group from Cork has won first prize in the last nine years and well done to all involved.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sunday night .
Numbers drawn were ,1, 5, 9, 27. and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Susan and Majella O Leary,Murphy’s Tce. The Seller was Corkerys Bar and they got €50 sellers prize. €50 went Hayley Enright, Station Rd. €20 each to Agnes Dinneen, Ballydaly, Connie Cotter, Mount Leader, Liz Buckley, Dooneen. Jim O Doherty, Banteer, Annette Mc Sweeney Inchaleagh, Uncle Tom c/o of Jerry Lehane. Andrew Dennehy Rathmore, and Sheila O Connor Claracleagh.
Jackpot for next week €5,800. And please take note that the draw will be at the Bush Bar.
Agus Sinn A bfuil a cairde, Slan is Beannacht De Libh go leir.
(Goodbye,My friends,and God Bless you all)
