by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1234 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this delightful calm, misty, autumn morning.
The untimely sudden death of popular 39 year old Connie Hickey, formerly of Main Street came as a great shock to all his family of six brothers, extended family and community members last week. The huge turnout at his removal and requiem was proof of how popular he was. Guards of honour were drawn from numerous sporting clubs, work places, and even the great Avonmore Electrical factory remained closed on the day of his funeral.
Fitting gestures to Connie who was so much part of what we are. May God console his grieving family and give the soul of gentle Connie eternal rest.
Community Council Meeting will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night starting at 9. All members please attend.
A note from Marie Twomey to say that her Community Singers Classes will resume this Thursday night, Starting at the Parish Centre at 7.30. All are welcome, including new members.
The organisers of the Millstreet Hospital Fund would like to thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate collections in Millstreet, Ballydaly & Cullen which amounted to €3,220.
Fundraising Dance to Bring Jamie Home, will be held in Cullen Community Centre on Saturday September 13th. Starting at 8.30. Please support it well.
Cullen Pipe Band wants to thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collection. And they are holding their Enrolment of New Members to-morrow Wednesday Night at 7pm. Contact number 087 234 76 51.
Coffee Evening in aid of Marymount Hospice at Ballydaly Hall on Friday September19th from 8-10pm.
Set Dancing will resume in Ballydaly Hall on Wednesday of next week. September 17th, from 8.30 to 10.30.
Lisdoonvarna day trip – Sunday September 21st. Bus leaving Millstreet 8:30, Banteer 8:45, Kanturk 8:50, Mallow 9:10, Buttevant 9:20, Charleville 8:35. Sunday 28th, last trip of the season.
Trip to Knock shrine. Contact 0872833696
Mallow Hospital & Equipment Fund Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend Sept 13/14.
Legion of Mary Meeting in our Parish Centre every Monday night at 8. And all are welcome.
Macroom Flower and Garden Club Floral Demonstration by Sandra Jackson, Thursday September11th Starting at 8pm at Coolcower House.
Cable laying work continues on the Kilmeedy roads again this week and long delays can be expected. Or take alternative routes.
Work is going on behind the scenes in preparation for the Mighty Cork 20 International Rally which will be centred at the Green Glens Arena 3-5 of October. Please take note that details of the Routes are on the current issue of the Corkman, Page 57.
Jackpot at Bingo in Banteer to-night is €6,300 in 50 calls.
Bingo in Millstreet every Thursday night.
Congratulations to Our Tidy Towns Committee on gaining one precious point in this year’s competition. Bringing us up to 297 points. Killkenny with 320 points were all over winners.
There’s free Asthma testing at Mulcahy’s pharmacy in Millstreet to-day from 10am to 4.
The annual Fancy Dress Ball in aid of Charity organised by the Aubane Social Club will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday September 26th. Local Charities are invited to apply to John Kelleher, Secretary of the Club. as from now.
Parent Toddler Group in our GAA Hall every Tuesday from 9.45 until 12noon. New Members welcome.
Gala outdoor Concert at Star Trax Studios on Sunday next September 14th.
Four Mile Fun Run in Carriganima on Saturday September 20th. Proceeds to Millstreet and Macroom Hospitals.
All are invited to a Gala BBQ organised by our vibrant young Macra Group which will be held at Corkery’s Bar on This Saturday night September 13th at 8pm. Proceeds to An TUATH NUA. A great night assured.
Eucharistic Adoration in our Church every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30 am till 10.30 pm In Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 7. Special notepaper is left at the end of the Church. You can write your requests, place it in the box. And it will be put in the adoration room where your requests will be included in the prayers of all who worship there.
Millstreet host the Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship Final on Sunday between Banteer and Kilbrin at 2.30pm.
The game will be preceeded by a meeting of Kanturk and Knocknagree in the Junior B Football Championship Final at 12.45pm.
Our weekly Lotto Draw was held at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were, 3,11,15,25 .and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Jerry Doody, he was also the seller and got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Kathleen & Tim c/o Donagh Murphy. €20 each to James Carroll of Liscarroll. Elaine Murphy, Drishane Rd., Mary O Riordan, Shanaknuck, Liam O Connor, Cappaghamore, Dan Crowley, Minor Row, C. J. M. P. T, c/o Tom Carroll. Paddy O Connor, Ballinkeen. Ml Dennehy, Liscahane.
Jackpot for next week €13,800 the draw at McCarthy’s Bar on Sunday night.
At Sunday nights Draw the committee welcomed Conor Hartnett who had just arrived home from Australia for a holiday, and only missed winning the Lotto Jackpot by one didget.
Better luck next week Conor.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, Slan in Beannacht De libh go leir.
(That’s all my friends, Goodbye and God’s Blessings on you all.)
