by
Eily Buckley
Dia is mhuire diobh go leir a Cairde and welcome to News Report 1179 from Millstreet.Fondest greetings dear listeners and I wish you all the very best on this nice and mild Tuesday morning.
A special greeting this morning to our own birthday girl, Hanna Mary Daly and all at Teach Altra.
The parish Lotto Draw was held at the Clara Inn Last night and the Jackpot was not won. Next draw will be at the Wallis Arms Hotel next Sunday night with a Jackpot of €2,800.
A million congratulations to our neighbours in Boherbue on their highly successful Gathering Festival which they held over the weekend. Look up our website for all the photographs. And how wonderful to see one of our own, Fr, Jim Kenneally being their Grand Marshel. The organisers can take a well-earned bow on the good job well done.
The Annual Padre Pio Ceremonies will be held at St Francis College, Rochestown, on Sunday August 11th,at 2.30 pm.
Bus leaving Cullen at 12noon, calling at Ballydaly at 12.10, Millstreet
12.15. For details contact Eamonn 029 56269.
The organisers of last weeks church Gate collection in aid of the Irish Cancer Society want to thank all those who gave so gerenously, it amounted to Just under €2,000.
And there’s a big Thank You from our local Hospital Fund, to all those who supported their recent church gate collections which amounted to €3,732.00.
And when you concider that an average of €3,000 is paid into our Church Restoration Fund every week,it goes to show that the generosity of our people knows no bounds.
And may God reward their kindness.
Church Gate collection this weekend is in aid of our
Museum /Tourist Office. Please support it well.
Church Gate Collection in aid of LTV2 will be held in Millstreet, Ballydaly and Cullen on Church Holiday,
August 14/15th. We look foreward to your support.
I’ve a notice here from our Los Zargus Football Club to say that they are holding Monster Car Boot Sale and Country Markets On Sunday August 18th and again on Sunday September 15th.
Contact 087 949 29 58. for details.
Our Millstreet International Summer Horse Show will run from August 13 to 18th, and the Green Glens Arena is all set to take the thousands of horses that have entered. Admission will be free throughout, and even if the rain comes down there is ample room, including seating, indoors to take any size competition. And where food and various refreshments can be enjoyed. Trade stands will abound as well as nearby free parking.
Needless to say there will be a huge demand for accommodation, including self-catering houses. If you have the likes to offer, please contact the office at the Green Glens.
029 70800. right away.
And of course the Mighty Cork 20 car event will be centred at the Green Glens in October. More about that later.
A note from the Glen Theatre to say that they will have Sean Keane in concert on Friday August 16th, Contact number for booking 029 56239.
Marriage Encounter Invitation.
40th Anniversary Gathering at Fota Wildlife Park from 11 to 7pm on August 11th..for details contact 064 66 44319.or
087 667 04 18.
Youth 2000 Summer Festival 15to 18th of August at Cistercian College Roscrea, for between the ages of 16 -35.
Contact 01 675 36 90. or www.youth2000.ie
Our Little Treasures Pre-School Millstreet Summer Camp is on this week, August 6,7,8 & 9th from 9am to 12noon.
The school re-opens on Monday September 2nd.
On Sunday August 25th.there will be a conducted bus tour of all the places associated with the great Moonlighter, Sean Riobard O Suilleabhain ,1881-1891. taking in Millstreet, Ballinatona, Macroom, Mount Massy, Mushera, Knocknakilla,
The Kerryman’s Table, Old Kilcorney Cemetry and so on. It takes off from our Car Park in the West End at 1pm. Admission €10.
Be reminded that we have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrement every week.
In Millstreet on Tuesday & Wednesday from 10.30 am to 10.30 pm and in Cullen on Thursdays from 10 am to 9pm.
In both churches there is a box and pieces of paper where you can write your request place it in the box and the box will be put in the adoration chapel and your requests included in the prayers of all those who worship there.
Bottles of Holy Water are often ready available at the end of the church.
Confessions every Saturday from 12.30 to 1. or by request.
Our Parish Office is opened on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday every week from 10am to 5pm and closed for lunch .
and the number there is 02970043. Mobile 087 7752948.
Our Community Singers will attend the Vigil Mass at 6.30. this Saturday evening.
And the good news is that they resume their weekly sessuns at the Pastoral Centre in September, New members welcome.
- Ballinagree Marks the Year of the Gathering.
The present Lord Mayor of Ballinagree, Rita O’ Sullivan and Deputy, along with all the past Mayors of Ballinagree are hoping to set a record by inviting all past and present Mayors from anywhere in Ireland.
Our invitation extends to anywhere in the county and beyond to our unique gathering on Sunday the 18th of August at 2 p.m.
Music will also be provided on the day by Jerome Coakley, Lee Sound.
If you consider yourself eligible for this gathering, please contact Rita on 086-0647381.
Please reply before August 12th by phone call or text.
Everyone welcome to come along and support on the day! Family fun day guaranteed.
GAA
Millstreet overcame Beara in the Co. Premier Football Championship
while in the Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship, Millstreet incurred a loss to Kanturk.
Slan is Beannacht De libh go leir.
(Goodbye and God Bless you all)