03-06-2019 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

CLOTHES COLLECTION
St.Mary's National School Clothing Recycling takes place this Friday the 7th of June. Bags of unwanted , clothes footwear,etc. (dry and clean) can be left in the staff car park or P.E. Shed before 9.30 a.m. This is a valuable fundraiser and we appreciate your continued support.

PRESENTATION
There will be a presentation of a cheque to the Friends of Mullingar Hospital in aid of the MRI Scanner , this Sunday evening the 9th of June at 7 pm in The Pier, Lisnacusha. This is money raised by the recent 4 x 4 Fundraiser. Free Bar-B-Q on the evening. Music by Eamonn O Neill.
There will also be hereafter, music from 7-9 pm on Sunday evenings throughout the Summer, with a special emphasis on Family specials. All are welcome.

TIDY TOWNS
Newtowncashel Tidy Towns hold their Churchgate Collection  on Saturday evening 15th June and the second one on Sunday16th June .

LADY WELL
The Lady Well Pattern Day takes place on 8th of September at 11 a.

FIANNA FAIL
Local Election Candidate in the recent Election, John Kenny, wishes to thank everyone for their support and good wishes.

COMMUNITY GAMES
Well done to all our competitors at the County Finals last Sunday in Ballymahon. Special congratulations to Grace Cullen on her bronze medal in the 800mm.

Community Awareness of Drugs”.  
A pre-summer Alcohol & drugs talk for Parents of school going children will take place on Tuesday the 11th of June 2019 at 7p.m. For further info, please contact Garda Emma Kiernan at Ballymahon Garda Station. 0906-432303.

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.

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.

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