Dia is Mhuire díobh go léir a chairde, and welcome to my report.
The monthly meeting of the Community Council was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Tuesday night. It was well attended and many important items were discussed. In union with our Gardaí we are asked to renew our Text Alert accounts for the coming year. The project is proving very successful all over the country, bringing a sense of security to all those who have registered. Happy in the knowledge that our Gardaí are watching out for us at all times and letting us know by phone if something suspicious presents itself. For those who didn’t register at Tuesday’s nights meeting please know that forms are available at both Wordsworth book shop in town and at Guerin’s Shop in Ballydaly where you will get help if needed. Cost €10. But please bear in mind that the opportunity closes on November Saturday 30th.
The Millstreet Calendar for 2020 will be in the shops in the near future and proceeds this time will go to cost of the new children’s playground in the Town Park.
There will be no Christmas Party/Market in Millstreet this year.
Many many congratulations to our dear friend of the airways Patricia Messenger on completing nineteen years of broadcasting with 103. Many thanks Patricia for all you’ve done for us during those long years and we wish you many more in the future.
Listen to Eily’s report on ACast.
A very large crowd attended the Mass at Aubane Social Club last night in memory of the late Anne Keane. Anne’s sisters Robin and Olive were there as well as friends and acquaintances from far and near. Canon John celebrated the Mass and music was provided by a variety of musicians with a picture of the gentle Anne on the table. Marie Twomey read the Homily which was both sad and joyous and had words that everybody wanted to say. And at the end all those present sang three verses of Amazing Grace.
Following the Mass in good Aubane fashion there was a tempting array of refreshments and loads of hot tea to wash them down. People mixed and met and talked and needless to say with memories of their late friend the part that she played at the Centre over the years. The people who come to dance there every Monday night, thanks to Anne’s instruction.
Following the friendly interaction and food the crowd made made their way back into the dancing room for their weekly session, with lots of musicians to lift their spirits. Well done once more to the Aubane Social Club who are never found wanting when it comes to looking after their own.
The IRD Duhallow Awards were held last week and many congratulations to all those who won awards at the glittering event. Check them out on the website.
There is a Blood Donor Clinic in Millstreet today Tuesday. It will be held at the GAA Hall from 5 pm to 8.30 pm. Please support it well.
Our Christmas Lights committee held their annual Church Gate collection at the weekend and were very well supported.
And some lights were already in place near the church on Saturday night for the “Do This In Memory of Me Mass” which was attended by children (and their parents) who are their first Holy Communion next May. The night was cold and the church was brightly lit and warm. The Community singers attended . Each child put a lighted candle on the alter rail before Mass creating a wonderful glow to the important occasion.
The Irish Heart Foundation will conduct a free Hands For Life CPR training course at Ballydaly Hall on Tuesday night November 26th from 8 to 9. They need a certain number to carry out this very important service. Please contact Peg at 087 9268432 or Kathleen 087 2846906 without delay.
Rehearsal for Advent Prayer Service Preparation will be held in our Parish Church tomorrow Wed, evening starting at 6.30, and will be followed by our weekly church choir practice.
Cullen Community Centre are hosting a concert with Award Winning Shandrum Céilí Band and Guests on Saturday November 23rd . Proceeds go to the Centre. Tickets available at Cullen Creamery, Patsy’s Hair Salon, Helena O’Connor 087 6893569 or Derry 087 7423366. A concert not to be missed.
Eucharistic Adoration in Cullen Church every Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm. Please attend it well.
Here are the results of this weeks lotto draw which was held at the Clara Inn on Sunday night, The Jackpot was not won. €100 went to John and Martina Healy, Killarney Rd. the Seller was Tony O’Brien and he got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Tom and Nigel c/o Tom Carroll. €20 each to Joan Wall, Station Rd. Captain James Quirke c/o The Wallis Arms. Mossie and Ger, c/o the Bridge Bar, T. Kelleher, Liscahane, Anne, Eiblís and Patricia c/o PJ Creedon, Paddy O’Connor, C/o Reen’s, Tommy Tucker, Ballydaly,and The Healy Family, 38 Murphy’s Terrace. Jackpot for next week €5,600 the draw at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sunday night.
We are into the third week of the Month of the Holy Souls and this week we are asked to pray for all those who have no one to pray for them.
The weather forecast continues to tell us that there is worse to come so let us keep up the drive to stay warm and safe ,and not just for ourselves but those around us. To borrow a little adage ,”We are each of us Angels with one little wing and we can only fly by embracing one another”.
Plans are afoot by our Men’s Shed and Active Retired Club to resume the Bowling Club. And remember that our Active Retired Club in open to both men and women. They enjoy many outings to concerts, Tea Dances, etc. The contact number is Mary 087 0537172.
Agus sinn a bhfuil a chairde, slán is beannacht Dé libh go léir.
