The AGM of the Community Council was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Tuesday November 17th. And at the election of officers the existing committee was re-elected in bloc.
In his address Chairman Noel Buckley gave an in depth account of many of the projects that the council has been involved in over the years. It was gratifying to note that many of the developments were slow in getting off the ground, but are now doing extremely well. It was never the intention of the Council to make lots of money, their main aim was to provide services for the community which were in par those of the outside world.
The Day-Care centre, the youth complex , the adult gym, the creche, the children’s playground, to name but a few were challenging at the start, but are now running smoothly. The Astro Turf pitch took off right away and is one of our best earners.
We wish the Committee continued success in the year 2016.
Still with the Community Council they are in the process of setting up a Community Text Alert System in the Millstreet area in association with the Garda Siocana. For a number of weeks they have asked the public to give in their names to members of the council. A meeting has been arranged by the Gardai to be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Wednesday December 2nd and all those who gave in their names will be contacted attend. The Council is aware that many others who, for one reason or another, didn’t ring in, but they are welcome to turn up on the night. Everybody will be asked to fill a form, giving their name address and mobile phone number. It costs €10 per year.
Again the co-operation of the public is needed to see that neighbours or family members are aware that this important scheme is due to be adopted and help them to become members.
The Millstreet Christmas Market will be held at our GAA Hall on Sunday next November 29th, From 12 noon. Always the place to go for fun and friendship and lots of bargains. Among other things the 2016 Millstreet Calendar will be on sale there.
The Millstreet Hospital Annual 45 Drive will be held at the Green Glens Arena on Sunday December 6th at 8.45.
The Parents Association of the Community School will hold their Church Gate Collection this weekend Nov. 28/29.
Our Town Development Group are pulling out all the stops to make our town look bright and cheerful this Christmas.
They are investing in many new features and have already made a start by providing us with our own Swan Lake by placing a beautiful Swan in the Fountain at the West End of Town.
The tree to be placed at the town Square will soon be up, and the organisers are very grateful for all the help both financial and otherwise that they are getting from the public. So please keep up the good work.
Please shop at home this Christmas. Our shops & Services have countless gift ideas. Drop in and you’ll be amazed at what they have to offer.
We featured very much in the national media in the past week. Our Toddler Group won the RTE/Irish Rail Competition on Countrywide’s, Journeys on US. Program.
Aidan McCaul’s grandson Eoin, aquitted himself very well on the TV3’s toy show when he played the piano and sang.
Katie Healy gave a graphic account to Ray Darcy about what she and her boyfriend from Kilcorney, David Nolan endured at the dreadful Paris shootings .
And the wonder-girl herself Joanne O Riordan, as always, was an inspiration to all on the Ray D’Arcy Show.. A few weeks ago herself and her Dad, Dan Joe travelled all the way to Japan where she was crowned with a “Young Person of the World Award”. Achieving Global attention at such a young age she has the potential to make many changes.
At College she is studying Criminology, and as she told Ray D’arcy it will enable her to see into the minds of criminals and perhaps find out, as she said, why are they the way they are.
Last week we mentioned Little Nellie of Holy God, who achieved great wonders in her life, and it looks like our Joanne will do likewise.
Well done to the Aubane Social Club who donated the proceeds of their Halloween Party to our local hospital recently. It amounted to €1,200.
The Weekly Lotto draw was held at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday Night. Numbers drawn were,9, 19, 23 28 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Sean Radley the seller was Marie Twomeny and she got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Dan. Kelleher, Macroom, €20 each to, Patsy Vaughan c/o Jerry Doody, Evan OMahony c/o Marie Twomey, Denis & Gerard Bradley c/o Patsy Mac. Eansie Twomey,The Bridge, Tim Long Rathmore, E.Corkery Hollymount, Paddy O Reardon, Kilowen, and Thomas Burke, Murphy’s Tce.
Jackpot for next week €5,600 the draw at the Mal Passo bar on Sunday night.
Some items from Cullen. Their Special Needs Association will hold the annual Christmas Mass and Party on Saturday December 5th Starting at 1.30 .
Cullen Young at Heart Club will have their Christmas Luncheon Celebration at the River Side Park Hotel in Macroom on Thursday December 10th .Bus leaving Cullen at 12.45. Please book right away.
Local TV programs can be seen both on youTube and Analogue 30 & 35. Sr. Margaret Kiely formerly of Ballydaly and of Tabor Lodge Fame will feature on LTV this Sunday evening at 6.30
Our Church services.
Legion of Mary meeting every Tuesday night at the Pastoral Centre at 8pm. and all are welcome.
Divine Mercy Novena will be held in our parish church every Sunday of Advent a 3pm and please support it well.
On this Saturday evening November 28th the Vigil Mass will be said for all those who died in the past 12 months. And whose names are on the display board at the end of the Church since the start of November.
Eucharistic Adoration in our Church every Tuesday and Wednesday and in Cullen Church of Thursdays. And people are asked to pray earnestly for the world in these troubled times.
Confessions in MillstreetChurch every Saturday from 12.30 to one. And also following some of our church ceremonies.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde. Have a good week.
