by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1232 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm and rather wet Tuesday morning. The last one in August.
A very pleasant function was held at the Plaza in our town Square last week, organised by members of our Tidy Towns group and some of the Residents of Drishane. It was a way of celebrating the great liaison that existed between the two groups during the past number of months as they worked together to keep Millstreet a Tidy Town. At a later date our Tidy Towns members were invited to Drishane for a similar celebration.
A great time was had by all and marks yet another big step in uniting the various nationalities that live in the Millstreet area.
I have a special note from the Tidy Towns, they want to say to say thanks to all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collection.
A million congratulations to the lovely Eileen O Riordan Dromsicane, who won a host of Golds at the recent Tullamore Track ‘n Field Sports. Congrats also to Young Patrick O Callaghan who won an All-Ireland Award for dancing at the Fleadh Ceoil which was held in Sligo.
All roads lead to Millstreet this Friday night August 29th for the Press Launch of the Cork 20 International Car Rally. Starting at the Wallis Arms Hotel at 8pm. Last year it proved a mighty event in the town, with the Pipe band out to lead the Parade.
So don’t miss it.
And the Big Event itself will be held on October 3-5 centred at the Green Glens.
“The Bush Bar, is hosting a Ladies Night this Friday night, the 29th of August at 8.30pm. All women, both from near and far are welcome. There will be food, games, quizzes, prizes and cocktails all on offer that night. Local DJ Liam Healy will be commentator. That’s this Friday August 29th. at 8.30pm.”
Our Parish Lotto Draw was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 6, 15, 23, 25 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Hugh & Pauling c/o Tarrant’s Tarrant’s got €50 seller’s prize. €50 went to Dahi Kelleher c/o Patsy Mac. €20 each to the Two Dans c/o the Clara Inn. M.McSweeney,Carriginma. Marianne McAuliffe, Tanyard, Peg Twomey c/o Bingo. Noel Crowley,Drishanebeg, Geraldine Henchion,Ballyclough. Helen O Shea Rathmore, Con Lynch Ballydaly.
Jackpot for next week €13,400 the draw at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night.
The annual September Horse Fair will be held in the Town on next Sunday August 31st. Always a great family day out.
I’ve a note here from John Joe Herlihy to say many thanks to all those who supported his recent Fundraising dance which was held at the Edel Quinn Hall and raised €2,218 in aid of Mallow General Hospital. Well done all round.
Bingo in Banteer tonight with €8000 in prize money.
Bingo at the GAA Hall in Millstreet every Thursday night.
45 Drive at our Canon O Donovan Centre every Tuesday night and all are welcome. Proceeds to the Centre fund.
Ring Bred Cranitch at Ionad Cultura ,Ballyvourney,for details of their Autumn Program. 026 45733.
The next Open Air Concert at the Star Trax Studio will be held on Sunday September 14th. Children and Students free.
There’s a Blood Donor Clinic at our GAA Hall on tomorrow Wednesday August 27th, from 5 – 8.30 pm. Please come and support this worthy cause.
The Tony Galvin & Keith Sheehan Games will be hosted by the Los Zargos F.C. Station Rd. on this Saturday August 30th starting at 2pm.
Station Mass this week is at the home of Con. & Nono OConnor, Ballydaly .on Saturday.
Catholic Grandparents Association Pilgrimage to Knock is on Sunday September 14th Bookings for the Diocese of Kerry can be made by September 1st.
Contact the Pastoral Centre 064 6632644.
Kerry Comitium Legion of Mary Young Adults conference on this Saturday and Sunday August 30/31st. at All Hallows College in Dublin,
For more details contact Liam, 086 8888918.
Little treasures Pre-School re-opens Monday September 1st.
And you’re asked to return all booking forms to ensure your free pre-school year. More details from Rena 087 926 28 42.
Cloghoula National School opens this Thursday.
Weekly Eucharistic Adoration in our Church every Wednesday & Thursday, for 12 hours each day, starting starting at 10.30 am. It’s in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 7pm.
Please spend some time with the Lord.
Sport.
Millstreet play Killara Og in the North Cork Rebel Og Minor B Hurling Championship semi final in Killavullen tomorrow Wednesday at 7pm.
A million Congratulations to our Junior Football team who have won their way to the Duhallow Championship final. Beating Lyre in Knocknagree. 1.8 to 9 points.
And on Sunday Millstreet meet Knocknagree in the Duhallow Junior A Football Final in Banteer at 2pm.
We wish them the very best of luck.
The Ice Bucket Challenge in aid of Motor Neuron Disease is catching on big time around here. With families and friends nominating each other just for the fun of it. And even I have fallen into the net myself. So listen for the loud screams at the weekend and keep an eye on FaceBook.
But, not to be forgotten, the important thing is the donation, it’s for a great cause.
Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
