Dia is Muire díobh go léir a Chairde and welcome to my weekly report .
The Community Council held a special meeting on Thursday night , at the Wallis Arms Hotel and chairman Noel Buckley presided. Derry Sheehan represented the Tidy Towns . In his address he informed the meeting that ,while our Tidy Towns Committee have done very well over the years, in the National Finals,and especially this year when they got 6 extra marks and a bronze medal .plus winning outright, the Co. Council Anti Litter Campain. But there is still a need for a final push to get us over the line.
According to the record we need to do more by way of our local Heritage and so on. So the plan is to write up the history of our local buildings and focal points ,and present them in clear and attractive ways ,so that visitors to our town will be made aware of all that we have to offer by way of places to visit and places to see, and dine.
A very enthusiastic number of people attended the meeting ,with many others letting the organisers know that they are willing to row in behind this exciting project.Elderly people in the Community are being consulted ,because they are able to give much needed details, from memory.And even people living abroad are welcome to contribute. It is in everybody’s interest to get this work completed ,for the benefit of our town and its people.
To begin with Our Parish Church and O Regans Mills were selected to be the first two to be highlighted. And volunteers from the meeting have been appointed to take on the task of providing the material for the write-up. The next meeting will be held at the same venue in two weeks time .
At night-fall last evening ,little children is spooky outfits went from house to house Trick or Treating , and singing and dancing until they got their little reward of sweets and other goodies. Long may this lovely custom continue.
The Pony Owners Show was held at the Green Glens Arena over the weekend ,and it was blessed with glorious weather throughout. . The lovely weather also added to the enjoyment of the Bank Holiday weekend for all those on outdoor pursuits.
And as this show is held every year for Charity, many worthy causes will benefit as a result.
The first of November is upon us and the November issue of Duhallow Today will be in the shops all over north Cork in the next few days. It’s free and is full of all kinds of bits and pieces of helpful information. Please pick up a copy for yourself and take one for a friend who may not even be aware of its existence.
Work is on-going on the 2017 Millstreet Calendar , which will be in the shops well in advance of Christmas.
Our Christmas Lights Committee will hold their annual Christmas Fair at the GAA Hall on Sun.Nov. 27th
from 12-5 pm. To book a stall contact 087 224 84 32.
This is the month of November and the Month of the Holy Souls. Today, Tuesday the first, is the Feast of All Saints and Holy Day of obligation ,Tomorrow Wednesday is the Feast Day of the Holy Souls, Mass will be at 10am and 7.30, special indulgences can be gained by visiting a cemetery and praying for the dead.
In Millstreet,
Prayers and blessings will be held in our Cemetries, on Sunday November 13th.
At the Church Yard after 11.30 Mass , St. Marys at 12.45 and Drishane at 1pm.
Mass for those who died during the year will be said in Cullen on Sunday Nov.6 th. at 10.15 and will be followed by the Blessing of the graves.
The Mass for those who died during the year will be said in Millstreet at the end of the Month on Saturday Nov26 at 6.30.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at Tarrants Bar on Monday night .
Numbers drawn were 8, 21, 24, 32. and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Mary Fahy, Murphys Tce, the Seller was Paula Healy and she got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Mairead Daly. €20 each to Cathern Jewks, Tanyard Wood. Tommy Collins, Dromina, Tom Corkery, Rathmore, Sea de Brun, Millstreet, The Murphy Family, Mount Leader, Gerard Kelleher, Carriginma, Kerrie O Leary , Rathmore, and Kitty Cronin, The Rectory. Jackpot for next week €6.600 the draw at the Bush Bar on Sunday night.
Agus sinn a bfuil a Cairde ,Please continue to enjoy the lovely weather and the beautiful Autumn Colours,
Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
