01-10-2018 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

STATIONS
The following are the upcoming Stations in Cashel Parish;
Friday 5th October;Lorraine and Eddie Kearney,Fortwilliam/Greenhall.
Thursday 25th October;Kathleen and Michael Casey,Derryhaub Beg.
Friday October 26th;Chris and Seamus Casey,Greenhall Upper,Aughnacross,Carrickdunican.
Friday November 2nd;Lorraine and Justin Murtagh,Newpark and Clonmee.

BORD NA MONA FOOTBALL TEAM REUNION
There will be a reunion of all players that played on any of the BNM  Mountdillon football teams down throughout the years,in St Faithleachs Clubhouse,on Saturday the 20th of October at 8.00 p.m.
This is an open invitation,and all ex players are cordially invited to attend. Over the years, the Mountdillon team won 9 All Ireland titles and an evening of nostalgia and great recollections is assured.RTE Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly will host,what promises to be a great evening. Refreshments will be served.

CASHEL G.A.A. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
There will be a celebration of the 1968 Cashel Intermediate,Junior and Minor winning teams planned for early December.Further details later.

CLOTHES COLLECTION
St.Mary's National School clothing recycling collection takes place this Friday the 19th of October.Bags of unwanted clothes,footwear etc. (dry and clean) can be left at thestaff car park or P.E. shed before 9.30 a.m. This is a valuable fundraiser and the school values your support.

GAA LOTTO
The following are the results for the GAA Lotto draw for Sunday the 30th of September last.
Numbers Drawn 2,20,25 and 29
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 Martin Skelly.
€30 to,Olivia,Orla and Naomi.
€20 each to Jimmy Sweeney and Pat Farrell,Ballymahon.
Next weeks jackpot is €9100
Draw is in The Local.
Team on duty are Ian Kelly and Brendan Bannon.

TABLE QUIZ.
There will be a Table Quiz in The Pier/Rakish Paddy on Friday night the of 19th October, in aid of fundraising for a new MRI Scanner, for Mullingar Regional Hospital. Tables of 4 are €40.Raffle on the night.Refreshments will be served.Also,there will be a Concert in the parish hall,Lanesboro in aid of the fund,on Saturday the 27th of October.Full details next week.
For more information contact Packie Feeney 086

FIBRE BROADBAND AT LAST FOR NEWTOWNCASHEL
Fibre Technology will be laid along these routes by the end of 2018 and delivered to 200 homes/businesses marked on the map. For approximately 90-95% of these premises fibre will be delivered directly into the home enabling speeds of up to 1000Mb/s (1Gb/s), with 5-10% of premises served with superfast broadband of up to 100Mb/s.
Further information can be found on http://fibrerollout.ie/
The map can be viewed on http://fibrerollout.ie/rollout-map/

FREE TRANSPORT
The Irish Cancer Society operates a free transport service for patients attending hospital for chemotherapy treatment. Volunteer Drivers pick the patient up at the door of their home, drop them at the hospital door, then when finished treatment, will pick them up and drop them home. Volunteer expenses are paid. Patients wishing to avail of this free service should contact their healthcare professional, visit the Society’s website at irishcancer.ie or contact the Irish Cancer Society for more information on 01 2310 522.

MACRA
Macra are looking for young people to join a new Macra club. Macra is a non profit organisation for young people 17-35,it has 6 key activities such as Agriculture,Sports,Performing Arts,Travel,Public Speaking and Community Involvoment. You dont need to be a farmer to join.
Contact can be made by contacting Diarmaid on 086 8612750 or by contacting the Longford Macra na Feirme facebook page.

INSULATION SERVICE
Free House Insulation service available. Check out the poster for eligibility criteria. Contact Terence on 086 3192721 for more information.

LONGFORD VTOS
The Longford VTOS programme is now recruiting. It offers full time business and computer training free of charge.
To qualify you must be over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment.
If you are interested contact Maeve Madden,VTOS Co-ordinator at 087 2050589.

GOOD2TALK
Good2Talk is a non profit organisation with charitable status. We offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, couples and teenagers on a contribution basis. No more than €25, regardless of you income, you can access an effective professional counsellor within 72 hours of contacting our service. We help clients overcome low mood, panic, worry, depression, low self esteem, addiction, bereavement, anger and trauma.
We are located on 2 Keons Terrace, Longford and our contact number is 043 3347477