by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1271 from Millstreet. Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm Tuesday morning.
All little children and the Moms head for Herlihy’s Centra Store on Friday next June 26th, from 12 noon to 1.30. They will be treated to free ice cream cone for the children and coffee/tea and cake for the moms. A delightful end to the school term and a lovely start to their Summer Holidays.
Tune in to Sean Radley on his Cork Music Station to-night from 9.30 to 11. It can be accessed through the Millstreet Website. On tonights program among other things, Sean will be talking to James Dean who won the AllIreland Drift Championships which were held at the Green Glens Arena a few weeks ago.
The People of Carriganima are hosting a gala fundraising social at the Abbry Hotel, Ballyvourney this Saturday night June 27th. Music by the popular Peter Lane of Blackwater Sound Fame. It’s all in aid of the wonderful Carriginma Area Rural Transport
(C.A.R.T.) which is proving a real boost to the life of this lovely historic Village and it’s wonderful people. Tickets at €30 each can be had from the Seanie or Matt at the Pub or any member of the group. Please give them your best support.
A note from Jack Lane to say that there will be a War of Independence Prisoners Commeration in Spike Island on June 27/28.
PAIR OF SPECTACLES FOUND IN RATHCOOLE ROAD A WEEK AGO CAN BE CLAIMED AT THE PARISH CENTRE
The 8 weeks course, P.I.N.C. organised by our local Development Group started at the ECentre, it is aimed at helping ladies to start their own business or put foreward some business ideas etc.
Contact number 087 29530 78.
This week we extend our hearty congratulating to the spritely Peg of the renowned Peg’s Shop in Adrigole who celebrated her 99th birthday at the weekend. She still serves the customers and has the chat as they come and go. We wish you many more years of good health and happiness Peg.
Tomorrow Wednesday June 24th is the Feast of St. John and the Annual Mass will be celebrated at the Well dedicated to him on the slopes of Mushera Mountain Starting at the earlier time of 7.30. The Millstreet Church choir will attend.
Following the Mass all are invited to dance the night away, at the platform on the slopes of Mushera Mountain a little further on along the road.. Music by the wellknown Jerome Coakley. Of Lee Sound Fame. A great evening is assured.
Millstreet Vintage and Classic Car Club will hold a Run and BBQ this Saturday June 27th. Register at the Bush Bar from 6 to 7 .The run takes off at 7, ending at MollCarty’s Bridge, following a 40K winding route along the way.
BBQ at the Historic Moll Carty’s Bridge Bar.
The Willie Neenan Road Race will be held this Friday NightJune 26th. Starting at 8.15 for a five mile run around the Glebe. Walkers race starts at 7.30. Ending at the Bridge Millstreet. Prizegiving and refreshments will follow at the GAA Hall.
School Sports were held at our Town Park on Monday. It was favoured by fine weather and a great time was had by all.
Please come out every Thursday evening and help with the weekly clean-up, of the town and its environs. The group meet at the Town Square at 7. all the nessessary equipment is provided.
It’s that time of year again when Gertie O Donoghue and her Husband Maurice, of Dromboy, Carrignavar will throw the gates of their beautiful garden open for good causes. It’s open this weekend June 27/28 from 2to 6 pm in aid of Marymount Hospice. Directions will be in place on the Cork/Mallow Road
(N20) at Rathduff and from Carrignavar Village.
Please support it well.
A bunch of keys, including a car key, was lost or mislaid, in the recent past. If you can help please give me a call at 086 316 32 85 and I will put you in touch.
We have a note from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to say that 119 donors gave blood at their recent trip to Millstreet, and they want to extend, to them a sincere word of thanks.
Here are the results of this weeks parish Lotto Draw which was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday night.
Numbers Drawn were,18, 22, 24, 25 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went Pat Oliver O Sullivan, Drishane Rd. the seller was Jerry Lehane and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Margaret Healy Ballbriggan. €20 each to Tommy Collins, Dromina, Mary Cronin, Liscahane, Eamer, Conor and Orla, Twomey, Marie Murphy, Old Coach Rd. Josie Brosnan, Banteer, Millie Whelan c/o the Wallis Arms. Ml O Reilly, Cloghoulabeg. & Sean & Gillian McCarthy ,Cullen.
Jackpot for next week. € 2,600 the draw at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night.
Well done to our local TD Aine Collins, who aquitted herself very well on TV last night. Her prompt reaction to Vincent Brown’s tough questioning proves that she has gained great experience and confidence since being elected. And we wish her and all women in politics every success in the future.
Anne Keane and her Sister Ruben will launch their CD at the Corner House Bar, Coburg St.Cork on this Saturday June 27th at 4pm. And the good news is that they will have a relaunch in Millstreet in the near future.
An evening of Prayer for Healing will be held at St.Fursey’s Church Banteer ,on Thursday July 2nd 2015 ,starting at 8pm. Consisting of Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Holy Mass Benediction, plus Healing Session.
Eucharistic Adoration in Millstreet Church every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30 am for twelve hours and Starting in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 7.
Confessions in Millstreet Church every Saturday from 12.30 to 1pm.
Schools around the country are closing this week for the Summer Holidays. Please be on the look out for children as they go about to enjoy their long break.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde,this is Eily Buckley saying many thanks for joining me agus slan is beannacht De libh go leir.
