by
Eily Buckley
Dia is Mhuire diobh go lei a Cairde and welcome to news report 1058 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this windy but mild Tuesday morning.
Crowds visiting our Country Park on Sunday surpassed all records and expectations. In honour of Mothers Day the Gates were flung wide open and weather was beautiful, the people came in their hundreds. And a great time was had by all. The park will play a big part in our Walking Festival which will be held here this weekend April 9/10
All hands are on deck these in preparation for it. The organising committee have been working hard on mapping out routes to suit all tastes. Our lovely scenery will be there for all to see, some for the very first time. We have ridge walks that will test the more experienced for about 5 or 6 hours. Three to four-hour walks that will take you to the summit of Clara Mountain to view the wonderful sights of the Blackwater Valley, to the North and the beautiful peaks of the Derrynasaggart mountains to the South. As well as the lakes of Killarney on a clear day. Other walks take only 2 to 3 hours. designed to suit the less adventurous as well as family groups etc but so that everybody will part of the event. This is the ideal opportunity for the beginner to experienced hill walker. As all walks will have leaders to show you the way.
On this Friday night April 8th there will be a gathering at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Popular ,walker/cyclist Tom Scriven will be the guest speaker at 9pm.This gathering will give walkers a chance to meet up with fellow walkers and plan their strategy for the coming days. Each night of the weekend there will be music both traditional and modern to be enjoyed by all. For more details ring. 087 352 87 50
And it only remains for me to wish all concerned a very successful event ,and a Cead Mile Failte to all who will come to join us.
And still with outdoor pursuits, The Millstreet Monster Athletic Challenge will be held on the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Out of our Country Park.
The contact number is 087 417 9110.
Please let me remind you of that Facilitated Planning Meeting which will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel this afternoon. From 2to 4 . The aim of this workshop is to develop an achievable Development Plan for our town. All are welcome.
The Cloghoula Annual Pattern Day will held on Sunday May 8th.
The members of our Pipe Band want to say a sincere word of thanks to all those who helped them to celebrate their 60th anniversary in such fine style.
Every good wish to Barry Lawlor, son of Electrician Dominic & Mary, who is opening a Barber shop in the Main Street. It’s a long time since we had a Barber shop in the town. So well done to Barry.
And good luck also to Anthony Lehane and his Band-mate DJ Keane who will launch their latest CD ,entitled “Sunday Cure, at the Killarney Heights Hotel this Friday night April 7th. Supporting them on the night will be the Threshing Mill Boys, T.R. Dallas, Mick FitzGerald and others. Please support them well they are young and they are great.
This is an exciting week at our Community School. Their Transition Year Students will stage a gala Fashion Parade there this Thursday night April 7th.Starting at 8. Proceeds to various charities. Tickets available from Students or at the door.
The annual Feile Ceoil will be held at the Community School on Sunday April 17 for full details contact James Linehan.
Please take note that the AGM of our Turf Committee, which had to be cancelled last week will be held to-morrow Wednesday night at the Canon O Donovan Centre starting at 9pm.
Notes for the next issue of Clara News is due in to the Editor this Friday Sharp.
Dromtarriffe ICA will host a talk by a member of Citizens Information on Tuesday April 12 @ 8.30 .For details contact Mary Greaney 087 263 71 35.
Medjugorie is celebrating its 30 Anniversary this year and please contact John O Connell for details of a Pilgrimmage that is going there on September 3. Special discount if you book in April,
Johns number 02640007.
8 Week Computor Classes for beginners starts at our Commuity School May 4th. Contact Elaine 086 833 78 11.
Scor
Millstreet’a Instrumental Music group were runner up in the County Scor na Paisti Finals hosted in Ovens last Sunday.
And well done to the Millstreet participants in the Duhallow Scoriocht Finals hosted in Dromagh Hall. Millstreet collecting numerous prizes including outright wins in ballad group and instrumental music.
GAA
Millstreet defeated Kilgarvan in the Duhallow Junior A Hurling League while Millstreet incurred a loss to Meelin in the Duhallow Under 21 Hurling Championship.
Bingo in Banteer to-night €7,700 up for grabs.
Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at the Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night.
Numbers drawn were, 12, 24, 28, 29 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Tara Burke, LA , the seller was her Mother Margaret and she got €50 sellers prize,€50 went to Millstreet Junior GAA, Next ticket was won by just Brian, next by Kevin O Connor, Rathrue, Con Murphy, Old Coach Rd. Muriel Cronin, Altamount. Padraig Gormally c/o The MillWheel Resturaunt , Paddy O Connor, Ballinkeen, Mairead Daly, Mount Leader, and Hanna Mary McSweeney, Carriginma, Jackpot for next week €8,400 the draw at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night.
