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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1168 from Millstreet .Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice mild Tuesday morning.

Our community is continuing to work its way down through the long list of events that were planned to celebrate the year of the Gathering. This past week was extra special as we recalled events of our hosting the EuroVision Song contest twenty years ago. On Wednesday night people gathered at the Wallis Arms Hotel bringing with newspaper cuttings photographs and stories that they had saved since 1993 to share with their friends.

On Friday night a EuroVision style Caraoke Contest was held at the same venue and a great time was had by all. Many congratulations to the lovely Muireann Buckley who was successful and also Brian O Leary was also declared a winner  in another category..
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1167 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet Tuesday morning .

For a start this morning I want to offer sincere congratulations from our community to Mary & Bob Keane, Coolikerane and their family on winning €500,000 in the Euro millions at our Super Valu Store last week.

And we wish them Happy Days Ahead as a result.

It’s a case of all hands on deck this week in Millstreet, as we prepare to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our hosting of the EuroVision Song Contest on 1993. On this Saturday night May 18th the mighty Green Glens will again resound to the beautiful singing of Niamh Cavanagh who made us all so proud 20years ago.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1166 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice Tuesday morning.

We’re into the merry month of May and Feile na Bealtainne is in full swing all over Duhallow with events being held at all hours, both early and late. Old Customs and trades are being revived . A fine exhibition of crafts and trades was held at our Millstreet Country Park at the weekend and it drew crowds as were never seen before .

On Thursday night last Drishane Castle came alive to the voices of Our renowned Duhallow Choir followed by a world class Choir from Sweeden. Following the gala performances some wonderful refreshmants were served in the Castle Hall. It was attended by many people who were holidaying from America and they were in awe of the event, and took home with them the word, that Ireland is the place to visit.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1165 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice pleasant Tuesday morning the last day of April.

Following in the steps of the  Walking Festival the previous week,  the MonsterMac enjoyed fine weather  this past weekend, at the Millstreet Country Park. The cream of athletes both men and women from many parts of the country took on the mighty challenge that tested every fibre of their being. Once again heartiest congratulations goes to our own Brian Murphy, on winning the Munster Adventure Challenge over 64 kms.

Meanwhile in the town a vintage rally both for cars and tractors took off in crisp sunshine. Cars travelling a 60 mile run around North /Mid Cork and tractors took to the picturesque slopes of Kilcorney, as far as places like the Eagles Nest and so on. Refreshments were enjoyed at the Wallis Arms Hotel, Where the Vintage Club Draw was held.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1164 from Millstreet.
fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful warm, sunny Tuesday morning.

Public Mass was said in our Parish Church on Monday evening for the Late Mons. Manning who passed away recently.

The Organisers of our Walking Festival were delighted with the fine weather over the weekend. Their prayers were answered and a fine crowd turned out both on Saturday and Sunday to take on our many walks that are routed through our finest scenery.

The organisers of the Monster MAC. (Millstreet Ahtletic Challenge) will be hoping for more of the same this weekend when the Mighty Country Park will be the starting point for this challenging event. Details are on the web.

Last year our own Brian Murphy was second and we wish him all the best  again this time round. There are three categories, 20 km, 34km & 64km. Starts as early as 10am and all are welcome to come and cheer them on.

Our Development Group won the honour of providing the Marshals or stewards ,and will get €800 for their trouble. We wish  the BIG M.A.C. every success.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1163 from Millstreet .Fondest Greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful wet morning following a night of torrential rain.

This week we mourn the passing of the Saintly Mons. Michael Manning who was our Parish Priest for over 17years until he retired two years ago. May his gentle Soul rest in Peace.

We are still being pounded by the unseasonal weather and praying for an improvement every day.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1162 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best of this rather dull but mild Tuesday morning.

In spite of the unyielding weather a large crowd  took part in the annual Clara Mountain Run on Sunday evening at 7. Competitors came from all parts of Munster to compete .Look up the Website for photo by Sean Radley and more details.

The Race was co-ordinated by the Duhallow Athletic Club.

Next   big out-of-doors event  here, will be Our Walking Festival on April

20/21st.with walks to suit all ages, that will take you through our Beautiful mountains , glens and pleasant lowlands. It’s an ideal opportunity for beginners as all walks will be led by experienced guides who will see to your every need.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news Report 1161 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold and dry Tuesday Morning.

Our Easter ceremonies went very well in our churches at the weekend. They were very well attended.

The polish Community held a Food Blessing ceremony on Saturday afternoon led by Canon John. Many thanks to him and to all who helped to make our Easter ceremonies so Holy and Meaningful. May God reward their efforts.

Outside of religious ceremonies our parish was action packed. Our commemoration Committee held their annual event at the Monument in the Town Square, will the Pipe band leading their parade.

Our Vintage Club hosted their annual event at Mount Leader. But the inclement weather led to a disappointing turn out. The proceeds are going to the Reach Out Cancer Support Group and people are contributing to it regardless.

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Good morning to all, On behalf of Eily Buckley this is Mairead Daly with news report 1160 from Millstreet .

Daffodil day- Thanks to collectors, contributors and to anyone who helped in any way to make last Friday’s collection a great success. Despite inclement weather conditions people came out and supported this very worthy cause.

Millstreet Monument Committee will hold their Annual Commemoration on Easter Sunday@ 12.30pm. Oration;  Brian O’ Rourke.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1159 from Milllstreet . Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm Tuesday morning.

The Jackpot was not won at the Wallis arms last night. Jackpot for next week in €8,000 the draw at Tarrants on Sunday night.

The Wallis Arms hotel was full to the brim for the launch of our Gathering Year  last Friday night. Special guests were Comedian Allan Short  and TV personality Matt Cooper . Son-in-law of Andrew and Mary Hickey .There was wine and finger food for the taking and Allan had the crowds in raptures with his witty ways and lighthearted comments. A very interesting film show comprised by Justin Black, gave a splendid account of all that Millstreet has to offer, and it includes clips from some of our people now living in far away places, an opportunity to wish their loved ones and Millstreet in general a very successful Gathering year.

Matt Cooper gave a very entertaining cupla focail before cutting the tape a declaring the Millstreet Gathering officially open.

It is disappointing to hear that some people missed it because they didn’t know it was on, in spite of the fact that it was widely advertised.

And in view of all the events that are to come, people would be well advised to arm themselves with the many pamphlets and leaflets that are widely available throughout the area giving full details of all that is happening here during this year of the Gathering.

RTE are in the process of making a documentary on the O Sullivan Bearra Way and their Camera Crew were in the Area during the week where they retraced the steps of this great man and he made his  way through the Millstreet area.

The film will be shown is July.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1158 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this very frosty, but lovely sunny,Tuesday morning.

The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel to-night starting at 9.     It’s a very important meeting so All members please attend.

Our Millstreet Diary is full to overflowing for this, the year of the Gathering.

Great crowds gathered in the town Square on Wednesday night last for the Launch of the Mighty Cork20 Car Rally which will be centred at the Green Glens on October 4, 5, & 6^th.[photos]

Just this week it is made official that World Boxing Champion Katie Taylor will box here on May 3^rd. [details]

A matter of days later EuroVision Star herself Niamh Kavanagh will be here to celebrate the 20th anniversary of of the great event being held here at our Green Glens Arena.

And all roads lead to the Wallis Arms hotel on this Friday night March 15^th for the Launch of our Summer Gathering  Festival which will run from July 4 -7^th. [poster]

The Launch will be a glittering event with TV personalities Alan Shortt and Matt Cooper coming to set the mood.  Complimentary wine and refreshments  will be served, and a great social evening guaranteed.

That’s all happening at our Wallis Arms Hotel this Friday, March 15th, kicking off at 9.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1157 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this very pleasant, sunny, Tuesday morning.

The Annual March fair was held in the Town on Sunday. It was cold but dry as it always is for March Fair. The town was lined with colourful stalls, and there was a wide range of livestock on

display in the outskirts. Prices were down with some reaching new lows where a pony was sold for €5 while laying hens were selling at €15 each. One rooster reached new heights when he flew up on the high roof of Barrett’s house and was quickly captured on camera by Sean Radley and in no time at all, made it to the web. Take a look.

We are delighted to say that the mighty Cork 20 Rally will be based  at the Green Glens Arena this year. On October 4/5/6^th.

And on to-morrow Wednesday evening, March 6^th, it will be launched in our Town Square. Between 7 to 8 pm and all are welcome. Please come out in large numbers to greet this great event.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1156 from Millstreet . Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this beautiful, bright sunny frosty, Tuesday morning.

The AGM of the Lotto Committee will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on this Friday night March 1.

The AGM of our Camogie Club will be held to-night  at the Parish Centre, starting at 8pm.

 This week we send a million congratulations to our brilliant Macra Group on winning the All Ireland Quiz Final in Sligo at the weekend. Team members were Michael Walsh, Dan Creedon, David O Sullivan and Kieran Murphy, Shamrock. Well done to them and all responsible with their great success.

And many congratulations to Stephen O Riordan for the great work that he has done for the Magdalene Women. His tremendous efforts have changed their lives dramatically for the better.

Well done Stephen, and all associated with him.

Active retired Association will host a night of ”Interior Design Appreciation” at the Canon O Donovan Centre to-night, starting at 7.30 and all are welcome.

And still with Active Retired, Those wishing to take part in the Active Retired of Ireland poetry Competition may like to be reminded that the closing date is this Thursday February 28^th.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1155 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this   dull and calm Tuesday morning.

An important meeting to arrange our St Patricks Day parade will be held at the Wallis Arms to-night starting at 9, all involved please attend.

A very important Talk on Addiction Awareness will be held at Gneeveguilla GAA Hall on this Friday February 22^nd Guest speaker on the night will be, football star,

Oisin McConville from Armagh who himself, was a victim .  Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Brendan O Sullivan is still being lauded for the winning of bronze at the South Korea Special Olympics and he asked me to say continued thanks to all those who are so happy for him.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News report 1154 from Millstreet .

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold but seasonal Tuesday morning.

The banners were still up at the Bush Bar on Sunday night following to gala celebrations for Brendan O Sullivan who won a Bronze Medal at the Special Olympics in South Korea recently. And Brendan would like to say thanks to the organisers, especially Humphrey Hickey, Brian O Leary, DJ Sheehan , and John Crean to mention just a few. And again well done Brendan.

The Funeral took place here on Friday last of our beloved Sr. Celestine, who was 94. There was a very large gathering at her funeral Mass and she was laid to rest in the Convent buriel grounds at the back of the Church. And she will be the last nun to be interred there.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and Welcome to News Report 1153 from Millstreet .

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this Tuesday morning with a blanket of snow on the ground.

All roads lead to our Green Glens Arena this Saturday and Sunday February 9/10 for the fabulous Bride ‘n Groom Show. Presented by Chic Weddings and HI Magazine. The good news is that admission is entirely free throughout . There’s a give-away of €30,000  plus discounts of €2,500 for couples,

There will be two fashion shows each day. And it’s all to be enjoyed in the comfort of the mighty Green Glens Arena. And let me remind you once again that admission is free. You can download the brochure on the Millstreet Website.

A very large crowd availed of the Blessing of Throats on the Feast of St.Blaise. Many thanks to our Parish Priest Canon FitzGerald who coped with the extra work on his own.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1152 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this mild but very wet Tuesday morning. Baoichas le Dia the High winds and heavy rains over the weekend left very little visible damage to  the buildings and trees in our area, and even our roads stood up well to the torrential rains.

Our State of the Art E Centre was officially opened in the Town Square, opposite the Wallis Arms hotel on Wednesday January 23^rd The honours being done  the Lady Mayor of Cork County Barbara  Murray.  The pleasant function was also  attended by Aine Collins TD as well as many members of  Millstreet Community Council, Cork Co Council and members of our  vibrant Development Group. LTV2 crew were there and recorded the important event for future viewing.

The Centre has a lot to offer all those who need a base to launch a career, host a course, or a meeting and so on.

And to set the ball rolling an event entitled “Be confident”, a discussion group will meet there to-morrow Wednesday morning from 11to12noon.

Log on to their Website at ecentres.ie for full details.

Needless to say we wish our ECentre every success in the future.

Bride & Groom Fair at the Green Glens of February.9/10th

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1151 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this cold, icy, snowy, wintery Tuesday Morning.

This morning we send our best wishes to the lovely Sheila O Riordan formerly of Ballydaly and now at Teach Altra, on celebrating her 100^th birthday. Her family and friends have planned a gala party to mark her big event, and we wish her continued health and happiness in the future.

All are invited to the Official opening of our E Centre in the Town Square on to-morrow Wednesday at 3.30 pm.

The Annual Machinery Show which was held at the Green Glens Arena for two days last week drew great crowds, and exhibitors were very pleased with the results. Local businesses also benefited from the extra crowds that it brought into town.

Next up at the same venue will be the spectacular Bride and Groom Show on February 9/10^th.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1150 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this rather cold ,but calm Tuesday morning.

The Great Machinery Show will be held in the comfort of the Green Glens Arena on to-morrow Wednesday and again on Thursday, from 12noon until ten each day.

As usual it will attract keen interest and draw great crowds into the town which will be a welcome boost at this usually quiet time of year.

And the sparkling  Bride and Groom show will be held on February 9 and 10th.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1148 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best as I welcome you all to the year 2013, on this nice calm Tuesday morning.

Christmas is over for another year and life is returning to normal as we head off into the New Year. We had a wonderful Christmas, in that we had no sensations or tragedies during the Festive Season.  Our streets were lit up in a manner which our town could afford and the shops and services did well.

Local Voluntary bodies made every effort to make it a good Christmas for everyone. Church services were a joy, with all three churches of the parish brightly lit and suitably decorated, and well trained choirs filling them with the message of Christmas. All the Schools did the story of Christmas.

150 people did the annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera Mountain on Christmas Day and raised great money in aid of Suicide Awareness.

Our lovely Pipe Band played in the New Year in their own inimitable way as they do every year.

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