02-12-2019 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

SANTA 5K FUN RUN
St.Mary's National School Parent's Association are holding a Santa 5K Fun Run on
Sunday the 8th of December.
Registration from 2 to 2.30 pm
Race starts at 2.30 pm.
Adults €10
Children €5
Family €20
Route from Village to Claras Crossroads and back to the Village.
Sponsorship cards will be available to all children attending St.Mary's N.S.  Children who return Sponsorship Cards will have free entry into 5K .Also if a child returns €20 or more they will also receive a free entry t-shirt. A family that returns €50 or more on it's sponsorship card will recieve free entry for the children of the family plus a free event t-shirt for each child.Santa arrives at the Hill at 3.pm followed by switching on of Village Christmas Lights.
Don't forget your Santa Hats, Outfits and Christmas Jumpers.!

ST.MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL CLOTHES COLLECTION.
2019. Bags of unwanted clothes, footwear etc (dry and
clean) can be left in staff car park or P.E. shed before 9:30 a.m. This
is a valuable fundraiser and we appreciate your continued support.

FLOWER ARRANGING
Christmas Flower Arranging with Mary Holmes from Clondra, in Cashel on Monday 16th December from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Tuesday 17th December from 10am to 12 midday. Cost is €15 per session and people can do one or two sessions. Places are limited so its important to book in advance. For more info or to book please contact Mairead on 0868546433 before the 4th December.  

DRAMA GROUP
Following on from a very successful 2018-2019 season Newtowncashel Drama Group have rehearsals currently underway underway for their spring 2020 production. They are delighted to announce that this year's production is 'Cat Amonn Pidgeons' by Tom O' Brien.
A farcial comedy, which will enthral local patrons once again.  The play will be performed in The Hill in late February/early March 2020

GAA LOTTO
Lotto draw for Sunday    the 1st of December.
No's drawn 1 2 15 and 30
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 envelopes Pat casserly
€30 Linda and Shane Merrigan.
€20 each to .Gary Kenny and Peter Mc Kenna.
Next weeks draw is in Foigha
The jackpot is €15,000

Co. Longford Wrenboys Championships
Dec 26th in Newtowncashel @ 3.30pm.
Sadly the tradition of hunting the Wren is dying out, but in Newtowncashel we are planning a revival. Let's not let another tradition die away, with this in mind we are planning to have the first Co. Longford Wrenboys Championships in the village on Dec 26th. It's planned to start at 3.30pm and we will have a senior and junior section. Trophy and cash prizes for winners of each section plus face painting and BBQ. Music in the local from 6pm to 9pm. We hope to have groups from around the county but it's hoped we will have a few local groups.
A great family day is in store and we will have more details in local notes when we get nearer the date. Get practicing and get the outfits ready. More details from Liam on 086 2585656 or liamfinn55@gmail.com

CONCERN CHRISTMAS FAST
The annual Concern Christmas Fast and Churchgate Collection takes place on the weekend of  7th and 8th December.  Once again your support would be appreciated.

CHRISTMAS RUN
The Annual Christmas Day Run from Newtowncashel to Lanesborough in aid of the Longford branch of MS Ireland is now in it's 29th year. Over the years it has raised much needed funds for Longford MS and we are again asking for your continued support this year. Walkers start from the Hill at 11.45 and runners at 12.15. Refreshments will be available in the Hall in Lanesborough afterwards and all participants receive a running tshirt sponsored by Peter Hanley Motors. Sponsorship cards are available in the Local or O'Briens in Lanesborough.  For further details please contact Michael Flood (Tel: 086-0880855).

DEATH
The death occurred of Phil Egan , Derryhaun on Tuesday the 26th of November last.
To her her daughters Phil Murray and Maureen Healy, her adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her brother Pat (London), Sr. Rose (New York), her son-in-law John, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large selection of friends and neighbours we extend our deepest sympathies.
May her Soul Rest in Peace.

FREE IT Training
in  your local community or at EDI Centre.
The Digital Skills course will be commencing again shortly.
Maximum of 10 participants per class so register your interested early as places fill up fast
Remember this course is free.
Please contact Anne on 043 3347515

FIBRE BROADBAND LIVE IN NEWTOWNCASHEL
Fibre Technology has been laid along these routes at the end of 2018 and is now live 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.

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

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