Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)
with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)
Tuesday, 31st May 2011
Report No. 1066
Hello Patricia and Greetings dear Listeners to Millstreet Regional Report No. 1066.
The All Ireland Rosary Rally takes place this coming Saturday, 4th June at Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo. Peg O’Shea indicates that there are still a few seats left in the bus which leaves The Square, Millstreet at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday. For those who may still wish to avail of the remaining seats one may contact Peg on 029-70206 or Essie on 029-70126. The bus also passes Banteer where the contact there is Margaret on 029-58222. These details are also on our website report on www.millstreet.ie .
We very specially remember two people who always had such a sincere regard for their native Millstreet and who went to their Eternal Reward within the past week. We speak of the late Fr. Michael Carroll, Los Angeles & late of Minor Row, Millstreet and of Leo Ryan, Newcastlewest and late of West End, Millstreet. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a nanamacha uaisle.
Rose O’Dea of the Irish Cancer Society was presented with two very substantial cheques at Carriganima last night. These funds were the magnificent fruits of the major “Shave or Dye” event held at the Pub in April. John P. Kelleher presented an amazing €3,343.00 while Seán Murphy and his dedicated Group of the Pub in Carriganima presented a very impressive €2,442.00. Well done to All on such truly magnanimous gestures.
And at the very same Pub in Carriganima on Sunday, 26th June from 3 to 6 there is open-air dancing to Peter Lane and Blackwater Sound and also a very special visit from a host of Global Internet Country and Western Radio Presenters.
Morning Masses in Millstreet on this Wednesday and Thursday take place at 10.00 in the Parish Centre while the very fine painting project continues at St. Patrick’s Church. And And Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which takes place every Wednesday from 10.30a.m. to 8.30p.m. is also in the Parish Centre for the time being.
The annual Mass at Drishane Cemetery takes place tonight, 31st May at 8.00.
This week’s Local Lottery Results where the Jackpot of €9,800.00 was not won when the numbers 27, 11, 31 and 24 were revealed saw the first prize of €100.00 going to William O’Leary and the Seller’s Prize of €50.00 to Jerry Lehane. Matt Murphy of Minor Row won €50.00 while the following won €20.00 each: Liam McCarthy, Doneraile; Eoin Guiney, Drishane Road; Col, Lisa & Mag, Station Road; Pat & Mary O’Callaghan, Banteer; Eileen Tucker, Ballydaly; Danny & Sharon Hickey, Crinaloo; Paddy Lucey, Banteer; Tadhg O’Callaghan, Carrigaline, Rathmore. Next week’s draw will take place at McCarthy’s Bar for the grand Jackpot prize of €10,000.00.
A truly historic event takes place this coming Friday 3rd June when there will be a Mass at 10.30a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet where the chief celebrant will be Bishop Bill Murphy. This Mass is to celebrate the blessing and the official opening of the new Nano Nagle Extension in Presentation N.S. here in Millstreet. To remember the Presentation Sisters, parents, pupils, staff past and present and the many friends in the community who supported the fundraising campaign and who continue to support Presentation N.S. the organisers would very much like as many past pupils as possible to join in the celebratory occasion on Friday. All are more than welcome.
Clara News Notes are scheduled to be with Editor, Denis Reardon by this Friday.
To Cullen now where the CULLEN YOUNG AT HEART are organizing a Summer evening out to Darby O’Gills, Killarney on Thursday 30th June. Bus will leave Cullen Church at 5.45p.m.. Those who wish to participate please contact Joan (086) 353 5990 or any committee member before June 16th to ensure your seat is reserved on the bus.
At Millstreet Country Park Guided Walks will take place once a month. For further details of the next event please contact (029) 70810.
Aubane Social Club are organizing a Mushera Mountain Climb, on Sunday, 19th June with the meeting point at St. John’s Well at 2.00 p.m..
All local updates including this very report are available on our local website www.millstreet.ie .
Finally a thought on which to ponder: “While success is never permanent, failure is never final.”
For c103, deputising for Eily Buckley, this is Seán Radley in Millstreet wishing you pleasant listening. Rath Dé oraibh is go dté sibh slán.
NEWS EXTRA
Fr. Kevin Mulcahy is scheduled to celebrate the annual Mass at Tubrid Holy Well, Millstreet on Tuesday, 7th June at 8.00 p.m. for those about to begin their examinations. Everyone is welcome to this Mass.
