by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 2011 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather wet but mild Tuesday morning.
All those who were involved with the staging of “Who Wants to be a Thousand-aire”, can justly take a bow. The GAA Hall was packed on Friday night and the excitement was high. It being a first for most, there was widespread interest as to how it all would go. But careful planning and real dedication meant everything was all right on the night. And as well as being a most enjoyable event, it raised in excess of €20,000 for the local GAA fund and at the same time made a donation to our local hospital. Many congratulations to all concerned.
Many congratulations to the lovely Joan O Riordan ,following the highly
successful appearance on Winning Streak . Joan looked beautiful on the
night and carried out her appearance with grace and panache in spite of the
sad passing of her sister Eily Greaney during the previous week. And it
was so nice to see Marty treating her with such kindness as a result. And
Joan, long may you enjoy your great win of €44,000.
The Weekly lotto Draw was held at Tarrants Bar on Sunday night. Numbers
drawn were 18, 21, 23, 24 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Joan
Corkery, Coomligane, the seller was Herlihys Centra and they got €50
sellers prize. €50 went to Leanne, Katie & Cian, c/o Patsy Mac. €20
each to Helen Murphy, Killarney Rd. Donagh Murphy ,Killarney Rd. Don O
Doherty Coolroemore. Katie Togher, Millstreet,
D & T Scannell, Ballymakeera. Ali Hayes Cork, Joan Casey,Kippagh. And Susan Murphy ,Clara.
Jackpot for next week €9,000 the Draw at the Bush Bar on Sunday night.
The AGM of the Lotto Committee will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on
Friday April 4th. at 7pm The secretary Marie Twomey would like to apologise for the many changes in dates, but they were outside of her control.
The Cullen & District Special Needs Association brought down the curtains
on yet another successful Weigh-In.
And it will feature on LTV2 on Thursday night.
Or on Millstreet Web anytime.
A note from Jack Roche to say the The Spike Players from Knochnagoshel will stage the John B Keane Play, “Moll at Bruach na Carraige” on Friday
March 28th starting at 8pm.
For details ring 0872205566.
or bruachnacarraige@ hotmail .com
Trad Concert at Ionad Cultura this Thursday night .
For booking Contact 026 45733.
Millstreet Comhaltas Ceoltoiri , Feile Ceoil, will be held at our community
School on Sunday April 6th Starting with local competitions at 12noon, and all others at 1.30.
A very important meeting of our development Group was held at the Wallis
Arms Hotel last night ,to draw up a program for their Festival which will
be held in July. It will include all the features that were so successful
last year, Karaoke, Teddy bears Picnic Roadrace, Soapbox race to mention a few. And people are advised to start building their soapboxes soon, to be
ready for this enjoyable event. The list of regulations is available at the
E-Centre. More details as time goes on.
A special meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms
to-night starting at 9,as a follow up to our highly successful
St.Patrick’s Day Parade. And to make plans for their sponsored Walk in
aid of our Astro turf fund.
It will be held at Easter and start out from Kilmeedy Castle.
Friday of this week is Daffofil Day and a Coffee morning will be held at
our GAA Hall from 9 -12.30.
And there’s one at Hollymount School also on Friday from 10-12
Mother’s Day is coming up and our Herlihy’s Centra Store will again be
offering sweet treats to all the Moms, on Sunday March 30th from12noon. So do call in.
Knitting Club is opened at the Adult Learning Centre every Tuesday night
from 7-9 and all are welcome.
45Drive at the Canon O Donovan Centre every Tuesday night.
Bingo at the GAA Hall every Thursday night.
Bingo in Banteer to-night ,over €8,000 in prize money.
Community Singers meet every Thursday night at the Upstairs at the Parish Centre and all are welcome, and our Community singers will attend the Vigil Mass on next Saturday evening March29th.
O Driscoll Travel has a Pilgrimage to the homeland of Pope John Paul 11,
for four nights from October 1st to the 5th . Enquiries to O Driscoll
Travel .
And from September 15th -24th there’s a pilgrimage going to the Holy Land. Spiritual Director Mons. Dan O Riordan.
Flying from Cork airport. For details contact 0214 27 77 00.
A note from our Church restoration Committee, thanking all those who
replied to the recent letter regarding the income tax
Refund , and to urge those who have not replied to do so as soon as
possible.
Millstreet Gramophone Circle Meeting this Friday night at the Canon o
Donovan Centre. Starting at 8.15 and all are welcome. Presenter Maighread Ni Ealaithe.
Millstreet GAA want to thank all those who supported their big event last
Friday night.
Legion of Mary Meeting in the Sacristy to-night at 8 and all are welcome.
Lenten Talk given by Fr. Seamus O Connell on Saturday next
March 29th . Starting at 10am at Kdys, Fairhill, Killarney and hosted by
the Diocese of Kerry and all are welcome.
The AGM of our Turf Co-Op will be at the Canon O Donovan Centre on
Wednesday April 2nd starting at 8. Orders taken on the night.
Please don’t forget to put the clock forward one hour this Saturday
Night.
And finally, I want to wish all the Moms of the World, a very Happy Mothers
Day.
Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
(Goobye and God’s Blessing on you all)
