Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly report.
Our Summer has taken a little break. But the broken spell does give way for some outdoor events to go ahead. The thunderous cloudburst on Thursday evening last gave way to a reasonably dry hour, just long enough for the annual Mass to be held at St.Mary’s Cemetery. A fine crowd braved the elements and they were rewarded for their bravery. Five priests concelebrated the Mass, led by Canon John FitzGerald, and assisted by Frs. Paddy O Byrne, Sean Tucker, Dan O Riordan, Con Kiely.
Canon John thanked all those who helped in any way to prepare the cemetery for the annual Mass. Very soon after the ceremony had ended the rain resumed again.
The graveyard looked lovely and clean and trimmed for the occasion and there were notices up by the Co. Council asking people to refrain from littering the place from now on. Please pay attention to their notices.
Cullen Feis was held in pleasant weather on Sunday, it was very attended, and well run, thanks to the help of their local community.
Out door Mass will be held at Drishane Cemetry to-night. (Tues) starting at 7.30. We hope the weather will be kind.
Well done to The Glen Theatre Drama Group who took their hilarious Comedy “Widows Paradise” to the Everyman Theatre in Cork on Thursday night last. Where they played to a full house and were very well received. Our own retired secondary Teacher Margaret Buckley, and Eileen Cotter,playing major roles. A large number of locals went along to support them. And the O Keeffe Brothers were there to meet the fans and thank them for their support. Well done to all concerned.
Church Gate Collection in aid of the Courtmacherry LifeBoats.will this weekend June 18/19. Please give generously to this worthy cause.
Here are the results of this week’s parish Lotto Draw which was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday Night. Numbers drawn were, 12,14,15,32, and the jackpot was not won.
€100 went to Marie O Riordan, Carrigacooleen. The seller was her Dad Ml O sullivan and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went Eamonn Sheehan, Mallow. €20 each to McCarthys Bar, Wateford Fan, c/o the Mal Passo, Conor Lane ,Cahirdowney, Denis Corkery, Station Rd, Don Twomey, Fairfield Rise, P J & Joan Creedon, Cloghoula, Martin Murphy, Pound Hill. Breda Dinneen , c/o Joanne, Jackpot for next week €2,600 the draw at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night.
At Sunday night’s draw, Noel Buckley wished popular member, Margaret Burke a speedy recovery from her broken wrist injury.
He also complimented Connie Hickey on his ambitious refurbishment of the Bush Bar. And wished him the best of luck for the future.
The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel tonight (Tuesday) starting at 9pm.
Regardless of the weather, the battle to keep Millstreet clean goes on. Please help the Tidy Towns group in every way. Join their organised Clean-up evenings and keep your own place clean and tidy. The up-sise of the rain is that the flowers don’t need to be watered.
Fr. Paddy O Byrne was delighted this week to hear from Nebraska that a member of the Athletic Club that he started in Lincoln is looking good the take part in the Olymics in Rio. Ask him for the details when you meet him.
Our Camogie Club are appealing for used Clothing. Bags can be handed in to the GAA Hall on this Friday June 17 from 6-8 pm and on Saturday,18 from 10-12. They will accept unwanted Clothing, curtains, bed linen, shoes, bags, belts toys etc. Please respond generously to their call.
Milstreet Pitch ‘n Putt Club will host a scramble competition this evening at 6 and all are welcome. We wish them fair weather.
The massive Green Glens /Drishane complex is being further enhanced, in the run-up to the coming world class events. World Team Mounted Games Championships , which will be held in July from 12-16th.
The Millstreet International Show August 9-14th.
Again on August 24-28, Millstreet/DrishaneCastle International Horse Trials. (CCI &CIC Classes) So watch This spot.
Keep in touch with our beautiful Country Park and keep up their ever changing program. Look up their website or talk to a friendly staff member at 029 70810.
Eucharistic Adoration continues both in Millstreet and Cullen churches at the usual times. Tuesday & Wednesdays in Millstreet 10.30 amfor twelve hours and in Cullen on Thursdays 10am to 7pm. Confessions in Millstreet on Saturdays 12.30 to 1.
Please bear in mind the dangers that threaten our planet at the moment and pray for the safety of all those who have to travel either for work or holidays , and so on, that the Good Lord will look after them.
A word on Nature, I was delighted to hear that Barn Owls are making a return to the area and also leather Bats. The bats can be seen at nightfall flitting through the air, feeding on moths and midges on the wing. It’s many years since I saw such a happy sight.
Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
