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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1080 from Millstreet.

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

The Good News on this rather dull Tuesday morning is that Millstreet won a Bronze medal in D category of the National Tidy Towns Competition.  And moved up a further four points to reach 291. Our Town was described as being vibrant and an exciting place to visit. Referring to our newly developed walks they said that few towns have used their natural resources to such good advantage as we have.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1079 from Millstreet.

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

A million congratulations to Aidan McCaul who has been 30 years in business. A long with his trusty help Tim Ring they have provided us with outstanding service in the hardware trade all that time, and now with his
son Tony on board the future is looking bright. Our sincere thanks goes out to them as we wish them continued success in the future.

Congratulations also go to young Tadg O’Sullivan of Lackabawn who was on the Freemount Ceili Band who was successful at the All Ireland Fleadh in Cavan.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1078 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice calm, sunny, Tuesday morning.

Accolades came flowing into Millstreet over weekend in many forms. Our
brilliant  Camogie team won the under 14 Blitz against stiff opposition  by
just one point. While our musicians and dancers brought all Ireland awards
from the Fleadh in Cavin. Chloe Buicke was part of the Boherbue team who
won the dancing and the renowned Linehan’s, Donal coming first on melodeon
and second on the Box, and Conor 2nd in the senior accompaniment guitar.
Many congratulations all round.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1077 from Millstreet.

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

Well our Millstreet Summer Horse Show is over and we can clock up yet
another outstanding event in the history of the renowned Green Glens
Complex. There was no mention of the Celtic Tiger, no shortage of entries
and even no shortage of fine weather. On opening day there was a massive
8,000 entries on the books with many more re-entering during the week.

Our Show came fast on the heels of the Dublin Show and the comparisons were
staggering. Stabling alone here was little more than half the cost while
parking of horse boxes which cost €1800 in Dublin were free of charge
here, the list goes on. And prize money just couldn’t be compared. One
man told me he won a competition in Dublin for which he got €150 , a
similar one here was â, €6,000.   Admission was free throughout the five
days and people and families came and enjoyed it all to the full. As well
as the Cian O Connors and Francis Connors and other famous riders who
continue to grace our show.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news Report 1076 from Millstreet .

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

This is the second week in August and its Showtime in Millstreet . The
five-day Summer Horse show kicks off here on to-morrow  Wednesday the 10th
at the mighty Green Glens Complex. Many new features have been added to the
show-jumping arenas, and the big news is that Noel C has won his long
battle with the Show-jumping Society of Ireland and as a result, they have
suspended the rules which banned members from attending non-affiliated
shows, this  created much furore last year.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1075 from Millstreet.
Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this the nice calm Tuesday morning.

Cork may have lost to Mayo on Sunday but two Millstreet girls kept the flag flying in style. Many congratulations to Alanna Barry, Millstreet, and Marie Murphy, Caherbarnagh who were on the Cork Minor Ladies FootBall team who won the All-Ireland Final, in Birr Co, Offaly, Katie O Dea from Knocknagree was also on the team, They are all members of the Dromtarriffe Club. So well done all round.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1074 from Millstreet.

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

The pleasant weather over the weekend gave people of all ages a welcome chance to enjoy the great out of doors. The annual vintage and old time threshing day in Cullen was an outstanding success. Their varied program ensured that there was something there for everyone.

So well done once again to the wonderful Special Needs Association.

In turn they want to thank all those who supported them and helped in any way with their latest fundraiser. The LTV crew were there to record it for your viewing when programs resume in the fall.

Large crowds strolled in the Country Park, while others took on some of our new loop walks.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1073 from Millstreet.

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

Fundraising reached an all-time high here at the weekend when no less than three events were held for the same worthy cause. The late Jerry O Leary fundraising efforts in aid of the Oncology Department of the Cork Universary Hospital opened on Saturday with a coffee morning at the home of his wife Teresa  and her little boy in Rathcoole. Then on Saturday night a monster auction and raffle was held at the Clara Inn with items realising huge prices. This was followed on Sunday afternoon by a monster Vintage run which took off from Drishane Castle. All events only went to show the  high esteem at which trucker, Jerry was  held. A truly outstanding tribute in these recessional times.

I mentioned last week that the Forgotten Maggies would be screened on TG4 tomorrow night,  Wednesday, July 20^th  at 9.30 and now I’m reminding you again. Please don’t miss this the Irish Premier of the story of the Laundry Girls and women who suffered so much in silence until their story was told to our own Stephen O Riordan, who Directed and produced the film.It got a standing ovation in New York, and excellent reviews from the Irish Papers as well as the Galway Festival 2009. On TG4 it will be transmitted in English. Starting to-morrow Wednesday night at 9.30.

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Regional report 1072, by Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1072 from Millstreet.

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

Wednesday night of next week July 20th will see the screening of the  Irish Premier of the “Forgotten Maggies.” on Irish Television. The Director and producer is none other than our own Steven O’Riordan.

Telling the story of the women who suffered in the Laundries and Institutions around the country, this documentary received outstanding reviews both at the Galway Festival in 2009, and  a standing ovation at the Canter Film Centre, New York where it was hailed  a compelling, brave and honest piece of work. continue reading…

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1071 from Millstreet.

Fondest greeting s dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this
sunny  Tuesday morning.following a night of heavy rain.

There was little evidence of a recession with all the crowds who turned out
at the weekend for the many outdoor events that were held,  The Munster
finals in Killarney. The Garden Show in Mallow, Vintage in Castletownroche
the Millstreet Country Park and so on. All were blessed with fine weather,
so win, lose or draw ,it was great to see the people out in such large
numbers and rising above the doom and gloom.
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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1070 from Millstreet.

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

The beautiful weather over the weekend made all the difference to the many outdoor activities that were held around the area.   The Corpus Christi parade was held through the town  immediately after 11oclock Mass on Sunday. It was well attended. The Pipe band played and the choir sang at the Benediction  at the Alter in the town Square.

PA provided as always by John A O Sullivan.

The choir is now on it’s Summer break and will resume in September.

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Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)

with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)

Tuesday,  21^st June  2011

Report No. 1069

And a good morning to you, Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners tuned in on c103 and worldwide on the Internet, to Millstreet Regional continue reading…

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1068 from Millstreet.

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

Our outdoor masses which were held last week were very well attended, On Friday night Masses were held both at St, Mary’s Cemetery and at Tubrid Well ,both started at 8pm . Very large crowds turned up to each with the Mass in Tubrid ,which was a family tree mass,& blessing, not ending till 10.30. Mass for the Macroom Faith ‘n Light group was held there on Saturday and they enjoyed refreshments at the GAA Hall afterwords,helped by local volunteers.

On Monday night next June 20^th Fr. Paddy O Byrne will celebrate Mass at Turbid  starting at 8pm and all are welcome.

The Cloghoula School children are gone on the school outing to-day with their teachers and parents. And on Sunday  June 19^th.  their annual pattern day will be held in the school grounds ,starting at 1pm.with all the usual attractions. Please support them, well.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir  a cairde and welcome to news report 1067 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best .and it’s great to be back with you following my three weeks break. A million thanks to dear Sean Radley for keeping the show on the road during my absence.

Millstreet is still rocking from the wonderful party that was held at the Green Glens last night to celebrate the 100^th birthday of Mrs. Margaret Reen. Our heartiest congratulations goes out to this most gracious of ladies. Up to ten priests helped to concelebrate Mass at the Green Glens including her first cousin , 92 yr old Fr. White who travelled all the way from the far ends of America to be with her and her family and friends for her big night. A wonderful meal was served by the Doody Family of Kingdom caterers.  And at 12 ‘o clock midnight  which marked her actual 100^th birthday the crowd of over 500 family and friends gathered round to show their love and esteem for this lovely lady who has been such an icon of love and caring since coming to our town as our chemists , the late Frank Reen’s wife in the early 40s.We wish her many more years of health and Happiness in our midst. Mrs. Reen  who is a great grand mother herself, can recall speaking to her own great grand mother, who was born in 1814, thus covering a staggering 7 generations of her own family.  Look up our website for all the details.

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Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)

with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)

Tuesday,  31^st 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, 4^th 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 continue reading…

Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)

with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)

Tuesday,  24^th May 2011

Report No. 1065

And a good morning to you, Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners tuned in on c103 and worldwide on the Internet, to Millstreet Regional Report No. 1065.   In today’s report we hear about Transition Year successes, the annual Tubrid Mass for May, a visit to Galway.  And there’s more … much more!   And of course our full report may continue reading…

Millstreet Regional Report (As Broadcast on c103)

with Seán Radley (deputising for Eily Buckley)

Tuesday,  17^th May 2011

Report No. 1064

And a good morning to you, Patricia and welcome, dear Listeners tuned in on c103 and worldwide on the Internet, to Millstreet Regional Report No. 1064.   Today’s report refers to an €8,000.00 figure not just once but twice!  We look forward to forthcoming events including Macra and music related happenings.   And there’s more … much more! continue reading…

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Eily Buckley

Dia Is Mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to news report 1063 from Millstreet. Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this showery but very mild Tuesday morning.

The monthly meeting of the Community Council will be held to-night at the Youth Centre, starting at, all members please attend.

And still with the Community Council, their sub-committee are holding regular meetings with the view of extending our Tennis Court and fitting it  an Astro Turf surface.

On Friday night last very pleasant function was held by the Community Council, and friends, at the Wallis Arms Hotel, and was attended by Canon John FitzGerald.  A special scroll was presented to Bro. Vincent Corkery, by chairman Councillor Noel Buckley, in recognition of the prestigious Dato title which was conferred on him by the Sultan of Perak following over 60 years work in that region. In accepting the gift he said among other things, that to be lauded by your own is the sweetest gift of all. In spite of his advancing years Bro. Vincent has already returned to continue his work in Asia .

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Eily Buckley

Dia is Mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to news report 1062 from Millstreet and welcome also  to the Merry Month of May.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this fine rich but cool Tuesday morning, following the welcome rain.

The long awaited Monster MAC came and went over the weekend.  A community effort, it marks yet another encouraging  feature in our annual calendar . One hundred and sixty six people took part in this challenging event, both men and women and the feedback is most encouraging. The compliments are flooding in from participants from all over the country as well as from the organisers, Marie Griffen, Paul  Mahon & Hilary  Jenkinson, They gave great praise to Hannelie O Connor, for her wonderful help and expertise.  And she in turn wants to thank the many local Marshals, volunteers etc. Because of their outstanding help and dedication The Monster MAC is to come to Millstreet again next year.le conamh De.  Testimonials of the event can be read here

http://www.monstermac.ie/testimonials.php

Many congratulations to our own Brian Murphy who came fourth  in the Expert Section, which was won by Mike O Brien , with Tom Palmer coming first in the Sports section.  Baoichas le Dia the weather was great and our beautiful scenery came in for a lot of mention.

Ltv2 was there of course, and please look up our Website for all the details and especially the favourable comments of our visitors to our very first Monster MAC. So well done all round.

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Eily Buckley

Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a cairde and welcome to News Report 1061 from Millstreet.

Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this lovely Tuesday morning of Easter Week,

Fine weather prevailed all during Holy Week and our Church ceremonies drew attendances like never before. Our Parish church was crowded at 9pm Holy Thursday, 3pm  Good Friday, and on Holy Saturday both for the Polish Mass in the afternoon  and the Vigil Mass at 9 that night, again on Easter Sunday the crowds came for the 11.30 Mass. And our priests held confessions at every opportunity throughout. Again they were very well attended. Parish Priest Fr. Jack FitzGerald thanked all those who helped in so many ways to make our Easter so meaningful for everyone.

Next Sunday will see the Divine Mercy Devotions in our Parish Church starting with confessions at 2.30 followed by the Chapel of Mercy at 3pm. The Novena which started on Good Friday will end that day. May 1^st.

Due to the painting of the Church there will be no choir until further notice.

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