Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to my weekly report from Millstreet.
Shopping days are going fast and by all accounts our shops and stores are pleased with the support that they are getting from our local people. More people than ever are coming home for Christmas, some prepared to stay as the prospects of finding work at home is on the increase. And it all helps to boost the home trade.
The Christmas scene is brightening up as more and more people are putting up their Christmas lights, especially in country areas. Many people like to drive around after dark with the children on board, to enjoy the various luminations.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto Draw which was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sun. night.
Numbers drawn were 9, 20, 23, 25 and the Jackpopt was not won. €100 went to Catherine Cronin, Liscahane, The Seller was Herlihys Centra and they got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Sharon Lane, Drishane Rd. €20 each to Fionnan Buckley, Liscahane, John McAulliffe Annagloor, Denis Murphy, Ballydaly, Tommy Tucker, Ballydaly,Myra & Tim Lucey, Keale, Domnic O Riordan, Killowen, Kathleen Twomey, Macroom and Pa. Rohan, Liscahane.
Jackpot for next week €7.800 the draw at Tarrants Bar on Sunday night 18th December. This will be the final one before Christmas, and the Lotto Draw resumes on Sunday January 15th. 2017.
Copies of the Once Off Clara News has been very well recieved. With copies of being sent abroad as Christmas gifts, for old time sake. So well done again to Padraig O Driscoll and his team of Transition yr. Students.
My article on Duhallow Today about the stone on the ground near Corkery’s Bar/Hotel brought a great response, with many people saying they never saw it until I mentioned it, while others came to the fore with information about its origin. A full account will appear on a future issue of Duhallow ToDay..
A new edition of Seancas Duhallow will launched in the near future.
And there are many new books out for Christmas.
And many of our stores give Vouchers for a wide variety of goods ,and services. And you can name the price.
Ring IRD Duhallow at 029 60633 , and ask them about the help that you can get to put up your Christmas Decorations.
Check out a neighbour who may be living in fear or feel isolated ,and let them know where they can get help. See if the are connected to TexAlert system.
Please continue to support the Eucharistic Adoration in Millstreet every Tuesday and Wednesday and in Cullen on Thursdays from 10am to 7pm. Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.
Please take care on our roads in this dull misty weather, Slow down, the Life you save may be your own
Agus sinn a bfuil a Chairde. This is Eily Buckley saying many thanks for joining me agus slán is Beannacht Dé libh go leir.
