by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome  News   Report 1101 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice spring morning with the first daffodils starting to come out.

Community Council Meeting will be held to-morrow Wednesday night at the Wallis Arms Hotel at 9. Please note the change of night.

Tidy Towns meeting also to-morrow Wednesday night at 8.30.

Please let me remind you of the fundraising dance which is being held at Hourigans Bar in Newmarket this Friday night February, 10^th in aid of Suicide Awareness. A special CD compiled by local artists will launched on the night for the cause. Music by the ever popular Southern Pride.

I was asked to warn people to unplug their PCs when not in use, one was found to catch fire recently.

The first Church Gate collection ever held by LTV2 will  be held this Weekend   February 11/12^th ,in Millstreet, Ballydaly and Cullen . Please support it well.

The Newly formed Menshed is going remarkably well, and as things stand it looks like the open hours will be extended far beyond the present two sessions on a Tuesday morning. Organisers meetings are being held to put the venture on official footing. All men of all ages are welcome. Contact Bertie Buckley for the latest details.

Our Singing Club is also enjoying great support. It is held on Thursday nights from 7.30 pm in the comfort of the Pastoral Centre .and it is free of charge. Both men and women welcome.

And our knitting Club is on every Tuesday night at the Adult Learning Centre in the Main St. All types of Crafts welcome. Please take note that the morning knitting sessions at the Library have been discontinued for the moment.

The first of two Creative Writing Workshops for Adults with renowned Author Vincent O Donnell will be held  at our Library on to-morrow Wednesday from 10.30 to 11.30, and will be held again on Wednesday of next week Feb.15^th at the same time. All welcome.

Two of our 5^th year girls of the Community School, Orla Kiely and Laura Dennehy, are going to Lourdes at Easter  to work as volunteers among the sick and disabled. To help raise funds to cover  their expences a monster Cake Sale will be held at the Pastoral Centre on This Saturday February 11^th after the 6.30 Mass.

Our Camogie Club would like to thank all those who supported their recent Church Gate Collection.

Young Padraig Moynihan competed in the All Ireland Cross Country Championships which were held in Roscommon,  didn’t will any medal but benefitted from the experience just the same.

Sadly our roadsides are getting very shabby again  from the amount of rubbish that is being thrown out of passing vehicles. And plastic bags and plastic packaging is becoming a common sight on roadside trees and bushes, where they still wave in the wind months after landing.

Road users are asked to please refrain from this revolting practice.

We know only too well that there is little money to pay for clean-up so residents both in town and country areas are asked to do their utmost to keep their own immediate areas litter free.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church every Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm.

Confessions in Millstreet Church every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.

The Lovely Glen Theatre continues to turn out great shows. This weekend, they have a hilarious comedy entitled The Wife’s Family. With Joan Duggan as the wife.  It’s on Saturday and Sunday 11/12^th and the following weekend on February 18/19^th.  Also on February 26^th.

Further to that on Saturday February 25^th a great night is assured with Domnic Kirwin and Louise Morrissy in concert. Their contact number 029-56239.

80 people weigh-in in Cullen last night and 155 pounds weight lost. More of the same next Monday night.

February 22^nd is Ash Wednesday and for the duration of Lent, weekly talks for adults, on Compassion will be given, on Monday nights  at the Community school, more about that next week.

Program 201 of LTV2 is on its way to your screens on Thursday night at ten and repeated on Sunday night at 8. And please note that our programs can now be viewed worldwide on the Millstreet Website. With people from Australia and many other far away places letting us know that they can get them loud and clear.

On Sunday next, Millstreet host will the semi final  of Duhallow Scór na bPaisti commencing at 2pm.

Later on Sunday night, Millstreet and St. John’s teams represent Duhallow in the Co. Senior Scór semi finals in Coachford with a full programme underway at 7.30pm.

GAA
Millstreet drew with Castlemagner in the opening tie to the Ducon Cup in Millstreet.

Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 19, 20 and the Jackpot was not won.€100 went to Marie O Mahony, Cloghoula, the seller was Pat Joe Creedon and he got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to David Linehan, Buttevent, €20 each to Sheila Corkery, Adrivale, Noreen O Sullivan, Kilcummin, Brendan Lehane, Ballincollig, Vincent O Connor, Coolikerane. Sinead Corkery, Shanaknuck, Vera & Breda FitzGerald, Minor Row, and Siobhan Buckley, Carriginma. Jackpot for next week €5,000 the draw at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, slan is beannacht De libh go leir.

Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome program 1100 from Millstreet.

Fondest greeting dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet but calm Tuesday morning

Regular meetings are being held by the Community Council and local
representatives, to monitor the situation regarding our Community Hospital, and the signs are that there is no danger of it closing in the near future.

Tickets at €25 each are now on sale, from any member, for the Community Council Awards Social which will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday March 2nd.

Many congratulations to the lovely Gubby Twomey,  Murphy’s Terrace who
celebrated her 90th birthday recently.

This year our parish will be celebrating the Centenary of both our Carnegie
Hall and the Aubane Social Club, which of course was a National School
until the 70s.

The kindness of people never fails to amaze, The Swim at the Blackwater
realised over €4,000 for Multiple Sclerosis, and the 24hour fast in
Dromtarriffe made €8,300 for Cope. Many thanks again to all who
contributed. And well done to the organisers.

The Texas Holden Poker Tournament   will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel
on Sunday February 19th, in aid of St John’s  GAA Club .

The Monster MAC, Adventure Race, is making a comeback to Millstreet again this
year in April. MAC stands for Millstreet Athletic Challenge, Last time the
organisers were delighted with the help they got from the local Community ,
and they will need it again. And they are holding an information evening at
the Wallis Arms Hotel this Saturday February 4th at 8.30, please give them
your full support. People with good quality accommodation should give in
their details to Hannelie at the Mill.

In athletics I want to wish every success to  young Padraig Moynihan and
James and Billy Cronin who are competing in the  All Ireland Cross Country
Championships in Roscommon on this Sunday February 5th.

And many congratulations to the popular Bobby Evans on winning the All
Ireland Badminton Championship in the over 65, men’s singles. Which were
held in Lisburn, Co, Antrim at the weekend.

And congratulations to Kathryn O Connell ,nee Roche, Drishanebeg,  on
winning the Top Hair Salon Award in the Mallow Small business
competition.

A very important fundraiser coming up at Hourigans  Bar in Newmarket on
Friday night February 10th and it is all in aid of Suicide Awareness. John
O Keeffe from Ballydesmond is launching a  CD  for the cause, compiled by
all your local singers and musicians.

Music on the night is  by Southern Pride , And admission is only €5 and a
great night is assured. They need your full support for this very worthy
cause.

Our knitting club is open twice every Tuesday, at 10.30 am at the Library
and from 7 -9 pm at the Adult Learning Centre.

Our Menshed is open every Tuesday, in the morning from 10 to 1 and that
evening from 7. All men of all ages are welcome to come along.

If youd like to join Frank Moynihan’s  next  4 week Cookery Class then you
can register  the Community School on this Thursday night. 029 70087.

Social singing resumes on this Thursday night at the Parish Centre  at 7.30
. It is  free of charge and all are welcome.

Marian Players Rathmore want you to know that they are completely sold out
for  this Saturday and Sunday, but due to popular demand they will stage
Cinderella again on Sunday February 12 at 3.15.

For tickets ring 064 77 58 526.

LTV2 celebrated program 200 in style at the Pub in Carriginma last night.
And it was all recorded for your enjoyment.  Sean and Matt left no stone un
turned to make it an occasion to be remembered. All were welcome to attend
.And friends of LTV2 came to lend their support.  There was music and
Dancing, storytelling, and lovely food. Don’t miss it on this Thursday
night at ten and the repeat on Sunday night at 8.and at any time on the
Millstreet website.

Please be reminded that local TV programs start every Sunday evening at
5pm.

The Weekly fundraising Weigh-In continues in Cullen every Monday night. Last
night 106 people attended and 216 pounds weight was lost.
The evening includes Aerobics and Music and  Dancing.

This week we will have Candlemus Day when Candles for the Alter will be
Blessed,  and Friday is the Feast of St. Blaise, throats will be blessed at
the 7.30 Mass that evening.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30
pm.  Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.

The AGM of our Credit Union takes place to-night. At 8.15.

AGM of Juvenile GAA Club To-morrow night at 7.30 in the GAA Hall..

GAA

In sport commiserations to our Camogie team who acquitted themselves well
but lost to Scoil Iosgan, Dublin in the Quarter Final.

A million congratulations to our u16 Football team on winning the County
Final in Ballincollig on Sunday beating Clan na Gael 12pts to 6

Scor

Millstreet secured a triple win in the Duhallow Senior Scór Finals in
Kanturk on Friday night last.  in Ballad group, novelty act and question
time.

St John’s enjoyed success too, a win in set dancing with runner up
places added in Novelty Act and recitation.

The Millstreet and John’s qualifiers  progress to a county semi final
in Coachford on Sunday, February 12.

Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at
Tarrants Bar on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were 4, 7, 23, 30 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to
Betty Goggin, Bolomore, the seller was Grace and she got €50 sellers
prize. €50 went to Tim Healy, Millstreet€20 each to Denis Singleton,
Carriglea, Pat Tim & Noreen Murphy, Prohus, Kate Buckley, Dooneen, Mary
Naughton. Cullen, Johnnie Hickey, Shanaknuck, Rosie Linehan,Buttavent, Davy
Tarrant, Bridge Bar,   Mary & Tony FitzGerald, Killarney Rd. Jackpot for
next week €4800 the draw at the Bush Bar on Sunday night.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde . agus Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1099 from Millstreet.

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

Now that the Christmas Season is over, the proceeds of the many fundraising events that were held around  the Festive Season are being presented  to the causes for which they were held.

The proceeds of the Christmas Day Climb of Mushera will be presented to the St. John’s Well Committee at a pleasant Function in Aubane.

Also this week  the proceeds of the Boeing swim of the Blackwater ,will be  presented to a representative of Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland ,North Cork Branch at the Bush Bar at 7 pm. Pat Buck providing the Music.

Further to those, the Dromtarriffe Parents and Friends of Cope will present the proceeds of their 24hr fast to Mr John Clifford of Cope.

Funnily enough all of these events take place on this Thursday night.

The first day of our newly formed Mens shed was an outstanding success.

Located in a little house at the bottom of Pound Hill in the town, it will be a regular meeting place for the boys of all ages, creeds and colours. It is open twice every Tuesday, from 10 until 1 in the morning and from 7 on in the evening. There are Mens sheds opening up in many parts of the  country , they are a non-drinking club so there is no problem about driving home , but they do have a separate smoking area .So lads do feel free to come along.

Ring Marian at the Community School ,70087. for details of the next Cookery course which is to be held there in the near future.

They are losing it fast in Cullen. At last nights Weigh-In 115 people  Weighed in and 336 pounds weight was lost . More of the same next Monday night. The Weighing is started  by Aerobics at eight and followed Music.

And the people of Cullen would like to point out that their community defibulator is placed on the side wall of Hickey’s Communications office unit. Access to the code is at the church and other places of business nearby.

Defibulators in Millstreet Town are at the door of our Garda Station and the entrance to our Youth Centre. The public are advised to familiarise themselves with these details.

Duhallow Region IFA Public Meeting This Thursday January 26^th at 8.30 at the Wallis Arms Hotel. Speakers will include Mr John Byran President of IFA.and Noreen O Rahilly Teagasc. All are welcome.

 Our Community Council Annual Awards Social will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday March 2^nd.

Millstreet Tidy Towns and Town Park have a vacancy for a general operative, on FáS Community Employment Scheme.

Contact 029 70926 for details.

It’s Panto time in Rathmore. This time the Marian Players are staging Cinderella and they open this weekend, On Saturday January 28^th at 8.30.

Followed by Matinee on Sunday 29^th at 2.45. Then its on Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday of  next week, ending with a Matinee on Sunday February 5^th.at 2.45.

To book tickets ring 064 77 58 526.

On this Saturday the Lord Mayor of Cork City. Mr Terry Shannon, is hosting a TEA dance at City Hall  from 3 to 6 o clock. and  inviting people of all ages to come, it is part of an effort to break down the barriers that exist between the young and the not so young. Tickets at €6 each can be bought at Pro Musica.

The great Brendan Begley will be in Concert at Ionad Cultura this Friday night, February 3 rd. along with Louise Kelly and Tommy Peoples. A show not to be missed. Starts at 8.30 .To book your tickets ring 026 457 33.

Program 199 of LTV2 is on its way to you this Thursday night at 10 and repeated on Sunday Night at 8. All LTV programs start on Sunday evenings at 5.  Our  Program number 200 will be recorded at the Pub in Carriginma on Monday night next and all are welcome.

Church Gate collection in aid of LTV2 will be held in Millstreet and Ballydaly on the weekend of February 11/12.

The thrift shop in Millstreet is now accepting clothes for recycling, all proceeds to our Day Care Centre. Please support it well.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our Church every Wednesday for 12 hours starting at 10.30 am.

Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1.

Carmelite Vocations. Monastic Weekend, February 10/12^th at the Carmelite Monastery Delgany .For Details contact www.carmelitemonasterydelgany.ie

 Juvenile GAA  Social will be held  this Friday night January 27^th at the Wallis Arms  Hotel .

And their AGM  will be held at the GAA Hall on Wednesday February 1^st starting at 7.30

 Many congratulations to Desmond Casey on coming 6^th over all in the Munster Cross Country Championships which were held in Beaufort recently in very rough conditions .

Millstreet overcame Donouughmore in the opening round to the Glenville U21 Football Tournament.

The Duhallow senior Scór Final go ahead in Kanturk Golf Club on this Friday night, at 8.30pm

Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were, 5, 14, 24, 25, and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Anita & Sean c/o.  Corkery’s Bar, and they got €50 seller’s prize, €50 went to Mary Houlihan, Rathmore, €20 each to Richie O Regan, Altamount, Michael Sheehan, Minor Row, Kathy Ann Murphy, Kilmeedy, Niall Murray, Carriganima, Shane Evans, Skibbereen , David O Sullivan, Station Rd, PJ and Joan Creedon, Cloghoula, and Ryan O Connor c/o Tommy Tucker. Jackpot for next week €4, 600 the draw at Tarrants Bar on Sunday night.

Agus Sinn a bfuil a cairde,  slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to LTV2 News Report 1098 from Millstreet.

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

A very pleasant function was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night to mark the retirement of our local County Council Engineer, Martin Corcoran,  It was attended by many high ranking  members of  Cork Council.
And a presentation was made to Martin in appreciation of his almost forty yearly of dedicated service to the area.

Well done to our Community School Students who acquitted themselves so well at the young Scientist of the Year Exhibition at the RDS last week. Their range of new thinking really impressed the judges and they were honoured to come away with a high commendation. They were sponsored by the Millstreet
Community Council. Details on our Website.

At the Monthly Meeting of the Community Council which was held on Tuesday night at the Wallis Arms Hotel  it was announced that this years Awards Social will be held at the said venue on Friday Night March 2nd.

There are six categories, and the worthy recipients are Joanne O Riordan, she gets the Youth Achievement Award. Special Achievement award goes to out Tidy Towns Committee, Sporting Award Mark Ellis. Culture award Aubane Social Club. Humanitarian Award Mary O Sullivan Meenskehy. And Unsung Hero, Patricia Guerin.

At the same meeting the replacement of the Cross on top of Clara Mountain was discussed and work will be carried out  there in the  near future. The contract going to local business man Kieran O’Sullivan.

And  work on  the placing of Astro Turf surface of our Tennis court is also on the list for the near future.

Notes for the Spring issue of Clara News are due in to the Editor this Friday January20th.

The AGM of St.John’s GAA Club will be held at the Kilcorney Community Centre on Sunday Next January 22nd at 5pm.

The AGM of our Golf Society will be held at  the Bridge Bar on this Thursday night  at 9.30.

Set Dancing resumes in Ballydaly to-morrow, Wednesday night at 8.30. All welcome.

The Staff of Our Lady’s Ward of Crumlin Rd Hospital for sick children want to say a sincere word of thanks to all those who sent in Children’s DVDs, and the message is, please keep them coming . When your children
have outgrown them hand them in at our local Post Office and Patricia will take them from there.

Millstreet Juvenile GAA Social will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday January 27th. Tickets go on Sale tonight, January 17th  from 7 -8 in the Youth Centre.

Our   monthly Gramophone Circle Meeting takes place this Friday night January20th at 8.15 at the Canon O Donovan Centre, Presenter Margaret Moynihan, Killarney. All are welcome.

The Marian Players in Rathmore are about to stage their annual Panto, for the 25th year. This time it is the popular Cinderella. Opening on Saturday January 28th. See posters for details.

The annual Weigh-In opened in Cullen last night, a massive 150 weighed In. Well up on previous years. Continues every Monday night for ten weeks.

Our very first Mens-Shed will be open  at Pound Hill,  from 10 to 1 this morning and from 7-9  this evening. Men of all ages welcome. Contact 087 679 38 41 for details.

Our Knitting Club is on twice every Tuesday at 10.30 in the Library and from 7 -9 at the Adult Learning Centre in the Main St. All Welcome. Various Crafts also welcome.

The 50th Eucharistic Congress takes place in Dublin from June 10th to the 17th and they are looking for volunteers. If youd like to be one, visit iec2012 website. Or ring 01 234 99 00.

LTV2 are pleased to announce that our programs can now be viewed on line. Just go into the Millstreet Website any time and you will find us there. Our people from all over the world are contacting us with accounts and comments of this welcome development, thanks to Bernard Crowley.

Macroom TV is on every Wednesday, Millstreet Thursday at ten and don’t miss the feast of local TV every Sunday evening starting at 5.

Here are the results of this week’s parish Lotto Draw which was held at the Clara Inn on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were 1, 6, 19 ,30 and the jackpot was not won. €100 went to Peg Murphy, Banteer, The seller was Herlihy Centra. And they got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Danny Creedon, Keim, €20 each to Patrick and Nikki Coleman, Con. O Connor Rathrue, M.F.T. c/o the Bush Bar, Denny Lane Priests Cross,. Mary O Mahony, Minor Row, Elizabeth Buckley Dooneen, Evagh O Callaghan ,Mallow, Breda Burke, Dromagh. Jackpot for next week €4,400 the draw at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Sunday night.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde,   Slan is Beanncaht De libh go leir.

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1097 from Millstreet.

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

Well the Loveliest Night of the Year lived up to its name again this year. The Women’s Christmas was celebrated in style by over 200 ladies of all ages at the wonderful Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday night last January6.  Every “Girl” in the family from Grannies to granddaughters were all dressed up in their finest bling  for the night that was in it.

It was great to see old friends meeting up and recalling their young days when life was simpler and the Celtic hadn’t yet come to spoil it all.

But there was no talk of bad times that night it was all fun and more fun. The beautiful meal, the rousing music of the Kelt, you couldn’t ask for more.

A collection box was passed round the Hall on the night, in aid of Cancer research and a massive €1,545.20 was raised.

Again many thanks to Mairead Daly who, in spite of her illness, saw to every detail of the great event. Thanks also to her helpers, especially Breda Cremin.

The Monster  annual  Machinery Show will be held at the Green Glens Arena  on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18 and 19.  All spaces have been totally booked out and the promoters are preparing for a mega event which will be of interest to a wide range of people. All under one roof. Look up the Millstreet Web for details.

Our weekly Lotto draw resumes this Sunday night, January 15^th and will be held at the Clara  Inn with a Jackpot of € 4,200.  Tickets available at the usual outlets.

And it’s that time of year again that  nobody  wants to hear about. Namely losing those terrible pounds that we put on at Christmas.

The annual Weigh-In in Cullen resumes on Monday night next January 16^th.

It starts at 8pm sharp. Before the Weighing begins, cheques  from former Weigh-Ins, will be presented to representatives from the many  Special Needs Institutions in the Cullen catchment area.

Aerobics will begin at the Weigh-In  on Monday January 23^rd.

Operation Transformation is all around us ,it is sweeping the country and will be a great incentive to us all to get stuck in  and start a healthier life style.

The annual Plunge in the Blackwater which had to be cancelled on New Year’s Day because of high waters, took place on last Sunday in brilliant Sunshine. The organisers were delighted with the response and they want to thank everybody who helped them in any way with the great event. The financial outcome will be announced as soon as it comes to hand. And all proceeds will go to the MS Society of Ireland.

The first Community Council Meeting of the New Year takes place to-night at the Wallis Arms Hotel starting at 9pm.

All membners please attend.

The Spring program of events at Ionad Cultura in Ballyvourney is out. For details contact them at 026 45733.

Our young Macra Group want to thank all those who helped them throughout 2011, and look foreward to your support again in 2012.

They will host a monster Table Quiz at Corkerys Bar on Friday January 13^th. Starting at 9. Please support them well.

LTV 2 is all set for the months ahead and we are delighted with the response that is coming from far away places. Young people are contacting home with the great news that they our programs on the Millstreet Website. Things they would hardly notice if they were at home are suddenly exciting and important for them.

Our crew are working hard to improve the service at home.

With the Festive Season over, our Church services continue as before with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday for 12 hours starting at ten thirty am.

Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1 and morning Masses at ten  from Monday to Thursday except when there is a funeral. Friday masses are at 7.30 in the evening.

A special box with slips of paper are provided at the bottom of the church where people can write their special requests, these are placed in the Exposition Chapel every Wednesday and will be included in the prayers of all who attend during the day.

The Parish office is open every Monday, Tuesday  Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 5pm and closed for lunch.

For enquiries ring Sharon  at 029 70043,

Contact Careers 4u if you’d like  to get get some help or guidance with CAO choices and Career Paths. Call 086 3970023 or 086 161 11 04 .

Living Scenes resumes at the Community School on Thursday at 1.30pm

Be on the lookout for all of our pastimes and events that are opening up after the holidays. Look up our website or get a friend to do it for you. Above all stay in touch.

Our Mass leaflet goes on the web every week as does this report and many other news items both big and small.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to the year 2012 and to news report 1096 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this calm morning following a very stormy  night .

Millstreet is waking up from a very enjoyable and safe Christmas period. Buíochas le Dia. Next Sunday night will see the return of our weekly Parish Lotto draw. It will be held at the Clara Inn on Sunday night with a Jackpot of €4,200. Tickets will go on sale during the week from the usual outlets.

Our sincere sympathy goes to Johnnie O’Keeffe on the death last week, of his dear wife Lena. Lena was a staunch member of our community. She worked tirelessly for the Tidy Towns effort, and for many years she and Johnnie were familiar figures as they combed the area picking up papers and rubbish. Thus helping our town to win many awards over the years.

May her gentle soul now rest in Peace.

Our town’s people have to be commended for the way they lit up their places for the Festive Season. The brightly lit trees on the houses enhanced the fine tree in the town square and the expense was evenly shared by all.

There were prizes of €100 each for the best. And many congratulations to Charlotte Barrett, Sycamore Drive on winning the best Private House award and to our Thrift Shop for the Best Business premises Award.

Our Men’s Shed has become a reality. It is set up in Lower Pound Hill and men of all walks of life are welcome to join. Contact Bertie Buckley for details. Men’s Sheds are being set up all over the country where men can meet and be to-gether and enjoy good company and perhaps get engaged in worthwhile projects.

The knitting Club will resume next week as well as the many other pastimes in the parish.

LTV2 which continued all through the Christmas will be on your screens with a new show on Thursday night at ten and repeated on Sunday night at 8. Macroom local TV is on every Wednesday night at and repeated on Sunday evening . And look out for a special program with a religious aspect every Sunday evening at 5pm. Be reminded that LTV2 programs can now be viewed on the Millstreet website www.millstreet.ie

Christmas is almost over but the loveliest night of the year it yet to come. This Friday January 6th is the Feast of the Epiphany and a Holy Day of obligation, Church services will be as for Sunday.

But it is also the Women’s Christmas. And on that night over 200 women of all ages will converge on the Wallis Arms Hotel for a sit-down meal and a night of dancing to the beautiful music of the Kelt. This event was started last year by Mairead Daly, and it proved such a success that all tickets for this year were sold out months ago. See what one person with a good idea can do. Well done Mairead.

I have a notice here from Bina Burke to say that she is no longer collecting used stamps. The people she was collecting them for say that it is no longer viable to do so. And she would like to say many thanks to Denis & Maura Cronin at the Siopa Deas for taking them in for her over the years.

As we start another New Year I’d like to say a million thanks to one of Millstreet’s sons now living in New Zealand or is it Australia (actually west of Melbourne, Australia). But wherever Fransie Duggan lives he never fails to entertain us here in his home town with his wonderful poetry. Thank you Fransie for your wonderful words, especially about anybody who passes away . No sooner are they gone but he will have several verses of meaningful words to say about them. We just want you to know that your efforts are highly appreciated. Long may you continue.

Millstreet representatives took part in  the Cork County Scór na nOg finals at, Ovens. And both our ballad group  Muireann Buckley at solo singing took runners-up place . Also taking part were our Quiz group .

While our Macra Group swept the board at the County Novice Debating Final which was held at Ballinagree, getting Best Speaker and Best Chairperson as well as the  best overall title.

The New Year’s Day plunge of the Black water had to be deferred because the river was too high. I’m told it’s to be held on next Sunday, but please check it out.

I want to wish you all a very Holy & successful New Year, wherever you are . With so many of our lovely young people now living in Australia and other places, it is nice to think that we can reach you on the media. May God Bless you all.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1095 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice mild morning in the run-up to Christmas.

Santa came down from the air at Carriganima on Sunday last as promised. A very large crowd gathered to see the helicopter land with the ease of a bird in Walshes field adjacent to the village. It was a joy to watch the little children, wide-eyed with amazement at the scene. A great evening followed with every little one going home with a parcel to open.

A night of Traditional entertainment at the Pub in Carriginma to-night. Special Guests Max Rambles and Anne Marie O Riordan. Their Christmas draw is on Thursday night, Music by Pat Buicke.

Our town is well lit up for the Season  of Goodwill. Perhaps not as well as in former years but our development group have decided to do as much as they can afford and be an example to others to do likewise in these trying times.

There were many draws and free opportunities to win prizes for the past number of weeks and now the winners are  enjoying the benefits. Look up our website and see the many happy faces as they receive their gifts. The final judging of the best fronts takes place on December 23rd. And there is €100 cheque for the best private house front and the same for the best business front.

And there is still time to pick up that last minute Christmas gift in our shops. Please let your giving be practical in these times of need. Vouchers for heating oil, coal, food, etc are the thing for this Christmas.

Our Twinning Group held a very enjoyable Christmas Party at McCarthys Bar on Thursday night. Again the pictures compliments of Sean Radley, on the Web.

Program 196 of LTV2 on this Thursday night. And there is a marathon broadcast on Christmas Day (Sunday) from early evening to midnight.

Programmes 193, 194 and 195 will appear shortly on our website.

Programme 196 will be broadcast this Thursday night at 10.00 p.m. and will be repeated on Thursday, 5th January 2012 (not repeated on this Sunday which is Christmas Day). LTV2 Millstreet will have five special half-hour programmes on Christmas Day ” 7 to 8 pm; 10 ” 11 pm and 11.30 to midnight. Ending by our own Sean Radley.

Aubane are preparing for the annual Christmas Day Climb of Mushera mountain and this time the proceeds will go to the St Johns Well Fund. Please support them well.

Their Annual sing-song round the Fire is on December 28th. Always a great night out.

Millstreet will be well represented at the Cork County Scor na nOg finals in Ovens on Thursday,  December 29 starting at 6pm. And we wish them the best of Luck.

A note from Eileen Tarrant to say that she is looking for your full co-operation again this year for the New Years Day plunge into the Blackwater at Dooneen. It follows, Boeing New years day swim in aid of multiple sclerosis Ireland Cork North West Branch. Commencing at 12.30 sharp at Dooneen Millstreet. We would like to ask people for their support and all are welcome on the day to support the swimmers. All contributions and support is greatly appreciated. We would like to thank our sponsors who are Supervalu Millstreet, the Bush Bar and Tarrants bar. Any inquiries are to contact Eileen or Gerard on 086 86 54 341.

The   Cork Simon  Community Want to say a special word of thanks to all those who supported their recent church gate collection.

Also Members of our St Vincent de Paul Society want to say likewise.

This week our parish is concentrating on the real meaning of Christmas. Our Parish choir is putting in many extra hours of Practice and will perform at most of our church services over the holiday period

A Penetental Service was held in our church on Monday night last with many visiting priests taking part.

We always have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 10:30pm.

Confessions will be held   in Millstreet on Saturday Christmas Eve from 12,30 to 1pm .And very often the priest hears confessions after various Masses.

Christmas Eve Masses will be said in Cullen at 8pm. In Millstreet at 10.30 pm And on Sunday Christmas Day Mass in Millstreet 8.30 am.Ballydaly 9am. Cullen 10.15 am and in Millstreet at 11.30am.

Here are the results of this weeks parish lotto draw which was held at McCarthys Bar on Sunday night, Numbers drawn were 1, 15 ,16, 29 and the jackpot was not won. €100 went to John O Callaghan, Kilcorney, The Seller was Tarrants Bar and they Got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Cian McCullagh Limerick,   €20 each to Malissa Dennehy Liscahane,. Christy .Ring, Carriginma.     Patrick Murphy, Banteer, Anthony & Eileen. Rathduane, Matt Murphy,Minor Row. Anna Mae Daly, The Bridge, Marie Creedon, Cloghoula and Mary Barrett, Carrigacooleen.

The next lotto Draw will be on January 15th 2012. It will be held at the Clara Inn with a jackpot of €4,200.

In closing for Christmas on Sunday night the Chairman of the Lotto Mr. Noel Buckley, thanked the public for their great support during the year and wished them all a very Happy Christmas .

In closing I want to thank our clergy, and choirs and all those who make our churches so beautiful and prayerful  as we celebrate the Birth of Christ.

And to wish them, and you my dear listeners wherever you are, and all at our local radio Station  very, very Happy Christmas.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, Slan is beannacht De libh go leir.

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1094 from Millstreet.

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

Blood donor clinic at our GAA Hall to-morrow Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm.
The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held to-night at the
Wallis Arms Hotel starting at 8.30 all members please attend.

Dromtarriffe ICA Flower arranging   demonstration to-night, at 8,30.

The whole place is awash with fundraising events, Office parties and children’s  Christmas concerts etc. All helping in their own way to build up
the spirit of Christmas.

And as well as that all the usual voluntary groups continue to run the
countless number of clubs and classes that are the mainstay of our
community throughout the  year. Where would the world be without
volunteering.

And still the drive goes on to make Christmas good I’ve a note here to
say that volunteers and helpers are needed for the New Year’s day swim in
the Blackwater at Dooneen. All proceeds in aid of Multiple Sclerosis.
Sponsorship welcome. Contact Hannelie at O Regan’s Mills.

Our St, Vincent  de Paul society held their annual church gate collect here
at the weekend, It was very well supported, but please be reminded that the
fund is still open and any member of the group will be glad to accept your
donation.

Please continue to shop in your own town, shops and stores cannot survive
without your support. And with the economic situation being what it is some
practical gifts would make more sense this year. Bags of coal, a voucher
for oil, a supply of wood could be just the thing for some of your loved
ones, especially the elderly or those with young families.

We have a wealth of books with local connections in our shops and they too
make ideal Christmas gifts.

A monster Food Fair will be held in Rathmore on December 17th & 18th in aid
of  Air Ambulance.  It is a mighty event ,so please look up posters for
details. and support I well.

Santa came to Aubane by pony and trap a couple of weeks ago and this Sunday
December  18th he is due in Carriganima , arriving by helicopter. Do not
miss this novel event . It only happens in Carriganima.

Traditional Music in the Pub there on Tuesday December 20th.

Special guests  Max Rambles.

The 45Drive at the Green Glens on December 8th in aid of Millstreet
Hospital was very well attended and the organisers want to say a very
sincere word of thanks to all who helped and supported.

Our Christmas Mass will be at 10.30 on Christmas Eve.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in our church every Wednesday from
10.30 am for 12 hours. Drop in any time.

Macra notes.

The Cork County Novice Debating final was held recently in Ballinagree,
with Millstreet Macra representing the Muskerry  and Bantry  representing
the Carbery Region. Millstreet emerged as overall victors on the night.

Club members Rebecca Enright and James Kelleher won the ‘Best Chairperson’
and ‘Best Speaker’ awards.  Both have won the awards twice previously in
the three rounds leading up to the Final which is an impressive feat in
itself.

We wish the team the best of luck in the Senior Debating in the New Year.

Rylane Boxing Club promoted a successful tournament held before a large
crowd in the Green Glens Arena on Saturday night. On  show were a Garda
selection, pitted against the New York Police Department

Competing on the programme and thrilling local fans were Seanie Barrett and
underage stars Seán Og O’Connor and Seán O’Donovan.

Well done to the Rylane Boxing Club, Long may they continue and flourish,
They have done tremendous work with young people over the years.

Please feed the birds and other creatures of the wild in this extra cold
snap.

Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the
Mal Passo Bar on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were 2, 25, 28, 31 and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went
to Pauline Lyons, Station House, the seller was Centra and they got €50
sellers prize, €50 went to The Tarrant Family, Liscreagh, €20 each to
Jim Sheehan,Clara Rd. Kayleigh and Owen, Claracleagh. Noreen Dayton,
Beaufort, John O Callaghan, Kilcorney, John Tarrant Coole, Paddy O Connor,
Ballinkeen, Maura Cronin, Main St, & Betty Goggin, Jackpot for next week
€4,000 the draw at McCarthys bar on Sunday night.

Agus sinn a bfuil a Cairde, slan is beannacht De libh go leir.

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1093 from  Millstreet.

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

A very large crowd attended the public meeting which was held at the Wallis Arms Hotel on Thursday night to discuss the proposed changes in our ambulance services. Among those who attended were, Fr. Jack FitzGearald PP, TDs  Aine Collins and Michael Moynihan  Councillor Timmy Collins and Councillor Noel Buckley who chaired the meeting as Chairman of the Community Council. Following talks by the politicians there was a considerable input from the floor and  the bottom line was that  all the concerns of the people would be taken back to the Minister and a follow up meeting will be held in two or three weeks.

The official opening of our Centra Store West End takes place this Thursday December 7th at 3.  Please take note that from 2 to 4 on the day that €500 in shopping vouchers will be given out.  And free tasting of in store cooking will be widely available .The opening ceremony and blessing will be carried out by our popular Parish Priest Fr. Jack FitzGerald. Free car parking across the road.

A million congratulations to our brilliant Tidy Towns Association on receiving no less than two awards at a presentation ceremony which was held in Killarney recently. Kathleen Crowley accepted the Population Category Bronze Award while Coleman Culhane   took the Highly Commended North Cork Award. These awards are the result of years of hard work in and around the town. And something that we can all be truly proud of. So well done to all involved. So please keep up the good work.

Our town is  looking better every day as more and more people are answering the call to light up their own place. And be reminded that a €100 prize can be won for the best private house front and the same for a business premises.

Well done to all involved with the Christmas plays which were staged at the GAA Hall last night by the children of the Presentation Convent School. There was not an empty seat in the Hall while little ones of many creeds and colours told the story that is as old as time itself. Look up the website for the pictures.

45Drive in aid of our local Hospital this Thursday night December 8th at the Green Glens Arena, starting at 8.45. Please give it your best support.

Boxing at the Green Glens December Saturday. 10th.

IRD Duhallow will hold a Multi-Cultural Christmas Community  Day the Trade Union Hall Kanturk this evening from 6 to 8 and at our GAA Hall in Millstreet to-morrow Wednesday evening again from 6 to 8. Admission is free Festive refreshments provided and Special Guests will attend. Please give it your full support.

Monster cake sale this Saturday night  December 10th at the Parish Centre after 6.30 Mass. In aid of  Students from our Community School who are going to Lourdes as helpers at Easter. Please support them well.

St Vincent de Paul church gate collection this weekend. They need all the help
you can give.

Annual Christmas Mass in Aubane next Friday night December 9th Starting at 8.15.
Set dancing every Monday night.
Their Annual Christmas Party Saturday December 19th.
Climb of Mushera Mountain Christmas Day.
Round the Fire singing session Saturday December 28th.

IRD Duhallow are offering help to all those who are victims of the scourge of Domestic Violence involving both women and men. And they are hosting a Coffee Morning at the Farmers Market in Kanturk on Thursday December 8th from 10 to 12 noon. A balloon releasing ceremony will be held on the day in rememberance of all those who have died as a result of domestic violence.

They have a support helpline operated by a team of trained volunteers who will speak in strict confidence to any victim. Helpline number is 087 77 33 33 7.

IRD also has a helpline for those with problems with drugs. Dial to stop drug dealing 1800 220 220

The Christmas issue of Clara News is in the shops.

Plenty of new books coming on stream for Christmas.

Mary O’Sullivan’s new book was launched in Cullen last weekend entitled “How it Was”  and this Thursday December 8th the 15th edition of ever popular Seanchas Duthalla will be launched  at the Cullen Community Centre by Canon Jack FitzGerald. At 8pm.

Another gem to look out for is the Latest from Aubane. All of these and more are on sale at Wordsworth and make ideal Christmas gifts.

And remember that Claire O Leary will personalise any of your Christmas gifts  at her up to date printing works in Church St. [see the Custom Print website] Be it on cloth, plastic or paper etc.

There is a great night of fun with flowers coming up at the Launa Bar Ballinagree  on to-morrow Wednesday night  starting at 8.30.

Bingo in Millstreet every Thursday night. In Banteer to-night  with €9,400 in prizemoney.

There was a wonderful response to our appeal for Children’s DVDs for Crumlin
Rd Hospital. for sick children. A million thanks to all who responded. May
God reward your kindness.

To-day we mourn the passing of our treasured centenarian Mrs.Margaret Reen. May her kindly soul rest in peace.

Look out for all the hobbies ,pastimes and classes that are available both in town and country areas. There is  bound to be one to suit you.

LTV on your screens as usual this week.

Camogie
Well done to Millstreet Community School on defeating St. Mary’s, Macroom to capture the Munster Senior C Camogie title in Doneraile last Saturday.

Scór
Millstreet participated in the County Scor na nOg semi Finals in Ovens last Saturday night with further su success for Muireann Buckley at solo singing and the Millstreet Ballad Group.

Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night. Numbers drawn were 1,7,8,22. and the Jackpot was not won. €100 went to Con O Connor, Rathrue the seller was Tommy Tucker and he got €50 sellers prize, €50 went to Michelle & Declan Forde, Cork . €20 each went to Ursula Pomeroy, Clara, The Magnificent 7, c/o Corkery’s Bar, Kitty Cronin, The Rectory.  Jim Sheehan, Clara Rd. Eileen Egan Liscarroll, Kay FitzGerald, Rathmore, James Cronin Kilmeedy, And Sam & Ben 10 Murphy’s Terrace. Jackpot for next week € 3,800 the draw at the Mal Passo Bar  on Sunday night.

Agus sinn a bfuil a cairde, Beannacht De libh go leir.

by

Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir  a cairde and welcome to news report 1092 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this wet Tuesday morning  following a night of high winds an heavy rains.

We were indeed deeply honoured at the weekend when the Eucharistic Bell was brought to our Church. A very large crowd turned up for the historic event and after prayers everybody was invited to come to the altar and ring the bell. We all went up knowing that we will never again get the chance again. People came from many other places to see it and we were so proud of our beautiful church all lit up for the occasion. Next morning it resumed  its journey through the highways and byways of Ireland.

A Public Meeting, organised by the Community Council will be held at the Wallis Arms Hotel this Thursday night Dec.1 to discuss the proposed changes in the Ambulance Service in the Millstreet area. Starts at 9.30 and people from all sectors of our community are asked to attend.

A million congratulations to the popular Bobby Evans on winning the Leinster Open   Badminton Championship in Dublin at the weekend in the single men’s over 65 section.

Our Scor na nOg teams took part in the  Duhallow final  on Saturday night and our Ballad Group made up of Muireann Buckley, Sarah Dennehy, Nadine Spillane, Leanne Smith and Bridelle Cronin finished in 1st place. Muireann Buckley also took 1st in the solo singing. The Quiz team made up of Niall Murphy, Bill Kelleher and Padraig Moyinhan took the runners up spot. They all take part in the county semi final next Saturday night in Ovens and we wish them the best of good luck.

The annual 45Drive in aid of Millstreet Hospital will be held at the Green Glens on Thursday December 8th, starting at 8.45.

And the Rylane Boxing Club are hosting a night of Boxing at the same venue on Saturday December 10th with  the Rylane club V New York Police. Local stars Seanie Barrett and Sean Óg  O’Connor will be in action on the night. For to book your ticket ring Mag, at 086 308 1979.

Huge Christmas Craft Fair coming up at our GAA Hall this weekend on Saturday and Sunday December 3/4 from 12noon to 4 each day. Come and enjoy this fun event and pick up some lovely bargains and Christmas gifts.

Let the kiddies explore Santa’s Grotto.

Santa will be in Aubane  on Sunday December 4th also from 2pm.

Christmas Mass will be on Friday, December 9.

Monster Table Quiz at the Star Bar in Rathmore on Friday December 2nd, Hosted by Cadburys in aid of St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin. Starts at 9pm.

IRD Duhallow  Women’s Forum are inviting  you all to a conference in honour of Nora Herlihy,  the Ballydesmond lady who started the Credit Union, entitled “The Role of  Rural Women in Times of Recession”. It will be held at the James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket on Friday  December 2nd starting at  11am . Registration at 10.30am.

Our town is fast building up the spirit of Christmas. The Festival tree was lit in the Square at the weekend and mini trees are being placed on the houses along the streets.  There is a different approach to the Christmas lighting of the town this year. It seems more personal, and the cost more shared, with the householders putting up their own  trees and lights. The committee are appealing to everyone to  take part,  so that this new idea will be a success . A prize of €100 goes to the best private house and the same to the best business house. So please do put in the effort.

A new book with a rich local flavour will be launched in Cullen on Friday night December 2nd.  at 8pm.  It is by local lady , the well-known Mary O’Sullivan, entitled, “How it Was”. All proceeds will be donated and among the beneficiaries will be the new  Cullen National School.

Cullen Annual Christmas Party Saturday December 10 at 1pm

Millstreet Town Association will host a  talk on Waste & The Environment to-morrow Wednesday night  at the GAA Hall starting at 8. Guest speaker Dr. Mary Stack. Admission free.

The AGM of our Vintage Club to-night at the Parish Centre at 8pm.

Dromtarriffe ICA host a talk  by the Samaritans to-night at 8pm.

AGM of our GAA Club Friday night December 2nd at 8.30.

Tastes of Christmas with  Frank Moynihan at the Community School Thursday
night December 1st at 8pm.

Macra

County debate Final. Millstreet V Bantry   Saturday December. 3rd Ballinagree School at 8pm.,Followed by the Muskerry Macra Christmas Party at the Launa Bar, Great night assured.

Trad night at the pub in Carriginma to-night with the popular Catriona O’Donovan who made a surprise appearance on Saturday night but is gladly coming again to-night. Don’t miss it.

LTV on your screens this week  on Wednesday night from Macroom, Thursday night at 10 from Millstreet , Special religious program at 5 on Sunday evening followed by all the repeats.

Programs can now be seen on the Millstreet website.

Singing Club with Maria Twomey, continues every Thursday night from 7.30 at the Youth Centre.

Knitting Club twice every Tuesday, at 10.30 am at the Library and at 7pm at the Adult Learning Centre Main St.

Contact Bertie Buckley for details of the Mens-Shed which is going well every Monday night at Pound Hill.

Here are the results of this week’s parish lotto draw which was held at the Bush Bar on Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were 1, 13, 21, 26 and the Jackpot was not won . €100 went to Stephen Crowley, Tullig ,the seller was Mairead Daly and she got €50 sellers prize. €50 went to Alex and Alanna Lee , Old Coach rd, €20 each to Andrew Buckley, Rathcoole. Emer Dennehy, Geararoe,  Patrick and Nikki Coleman , Minor Row,  John Carroll, Clara Rd, Carmel Byrne, Rylane , Denis Cronin, The Bungalow, Noreen O Sullivan, Kilcummin. And Darran and Siobhan Sheehan, Minor Row.   Jackpot for next week €3,600 the draw at Corkery’s Bar on Sunday night.

Look up our website for all our details.

Agus sinn a bfuil a Cairde, for the new C 103, this is Eily Buckley saying
many thanks for listening agus Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.