Regional Report 1248 – 6th January 2015

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1248 from Millstreet.  Fondest Greetings dear readers and welcome to 2015.

The mild weather over the Christmas period saw to it that every planned event and function went ahead as planned. Our Church services were a joy and very well attended throughout in all three churches.  with a marked increase in the number of those attending confessions.

The Christmas Day Climb of Mushera Mountain drew great crowds. As did the New Years Day dip in the cold and swollen waters of the mighty Blackwater. All raising much needed funds for needy causes.

Because of the favourable weather, many people took to walking the developed and signposted treks on Clara Mountain and beyond, were enjoyed by a marked increase of people at Christmas time.

The fifth annual Little Womens Christmas Party organised by Mairead Daly was an outstanding success on Friday night last, and again raised money for those who are affected by cancer.

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