Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a caidre and welcome.
Today is the first day of March and tradition has it that if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb. So we live in hope.
Well thank God the General Election is all over, goodness knows it created a great stir in every corner of the country, and the amount of voluntary effort that goes into it can only be imagined. The putting up of the posters, (and repairing them after the storms). The canvassing, the debating, the pleading for your vote. I think you have to be very special sort of person.
In our area at least the die has been cast. And we congratulate those who were successful, but our hearts go out to those who were not. Áine Collins worked so hard for us over the past five years and is responsible for so many great new developments in our area. Not least among them the funding for the bridge across the Blackwater at Dooneen. The €4m funding for our local hospital, to name but a couple. We will miss her so much. Not that we find any fault with the men, but you can’t beat the “Woman’s Touch”.
Many thanks Aine for all your great work. And we wish you the best of health and happiness in the years ahead.
The annual March Fair in Millstreet, last Sunday, was almost a non-event. The feeling is that there may have been some confusion as to when it was on. Our March Fair is self advertising, as it is held on the Sunday nearest to the First of March. So last Sunday was the right day. Very few horses turned up and the trade stands in the town were few and far between. Still there was a lot to see. Hens and ducks and sheepdog pups drew great attention, and the popular honour was there in the West End, with her antique treasures, in gold and silver.
The Text Alert System, organised by our Community Council is now up and running in the Millstreet area and already the members are getting texts from the Garda Centre in Macroom alerting them to any suspicious happenings in the area.
Everybody is asked to play their part and contact the Gardai if they see any strange happenings. We are all asked to take note of the Garda Contact number, in Macroom which is operation 24 hours a day. 026 20590. Write is down and keep it safe.
This is Fair Trade Fortnight. It from February 29th to March 13th. And in order to help people in developing countries we are asked to buy their products in the shops. A talk on the subject will be given at the Community School on Friday March 4th and all are welcome. . Ring for details 02970087
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at Tarrants Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn: 6, 10, 17, 28 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Julie, David and Tom c/o Tom Carroll. Tom Carroll was the seller and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Eileen Hickey Cloghoula, €20 each to Stephen Dennehy,Liscahane. Matthew O Riordan ,Shanaknuck. ML. Healy, Mount Leader.
Patsy Mac. MountLeader, Anna Mae Daly, The Bridge, Pao Da Acuca,c/o the MalPasso Bar. Lackadota. c/o Lehane. And Kay Hartigan, Lackabawn. Jackpot for next week €8,000 the draw at the Bush Bar on Sunday Night.
Many Congratulations to all at the lovely Glen Theatre who are celebrating their Silver Jubilee this week.
In the Run-up to Easter, Millstreet Monuments Committee are working hard to make it a occasion worthy of the Centenery of the Easter Rising. A book on the Story of Millstreet in 1916 is being compiled, entitled Ready, Willing & Able and it will be launched at a special function to be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Wednesday March 9th .Starting at 9pm. and all are welcome.
Special Guest on the night will be the well-known Jerry White, author and historian.
Preparations are ongoing for our St Patricks Day Parade which will be at 5pm on March 17th and please take note that due to popular demand, the parade will assemble at the Station Road and proceed up the town from the western side. And because of this centenary year a very big entry is expected.
And special prizes to be won.
Equestrian Events at the Green Glens Complex start on March 24th. and will continue until April 3rd.
Spring is the air and to get ready for the planting season,seed bomb workshops will be held at our local Library. Starting this Saturday March 5th. from 11.30 to one, for Children ,and from 2-4 for adults. For details rind Breda 029 21920.
The weekly Weigh-In in Cullen is already half way through and going strong. Last night 50 people attended and 80 pounds weight lost.
The Weigh-In is followed by Zumba fitness program.
The Flu epidemic rages on with new people going down and many others suffering relapse.
Ballroom dancing Classes in Cullen every Thursday night and all are welcome.
The AGM of the TownPark,GAA and Youth AmenietyFund will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday Night
Starting at 7.30.and All are welcome.
Cope Foundation will hold their annual Church Gate collection this weekend March 5/6th.
Legion of Mary Meeting at the Parish Centre every Tuesday night at 8 .
Confessions in MillstreetChurch every Saturday from 12.30 -1
Eucharistic Adoration in Cullen every Thursday from 10am to 7pm and all are welcome.
Eucheristic Adoration in Millstreet Tuesday & Wednesday. From 10.30 to 10.30pm.
This week we mourn the passing of one of our most loyal and ardent members of the Eucheristic Adoration . The
Peter Roche passed away and may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to his lovely wife Essie and Family.
New members always welcome,if you like to give a little time to the Lord at a regular time each week ,contact at the Parish office 02970043.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde ,Slan is Beannacht De libh.
