03-07-2017 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

NEWTOWNCASHEL LOCAL NOTES THE 3RD JULy 2017

JOHN KENNY 087 0507686
jkbarleyh@gmail.com

REMEMBRANCE EVENING
A remembrance evening for the patriot Thomas Ashe will take place on the 13th of July at 7:00 pm outside the Old Thomas Ashe hall in Newtowncashel village.
A plaque will be unveiled and a talk will be given by Gabriel Doherty of Cork University, who is national coordinator of the Thomas Ashe memorial year.
This young man as a result of a speech given in Ballinalee on the 25th of July 1917 was thrown into Mountjoy prison where he died.
To conclude the evening all will be invited into the old hall to help recreate the atmosphere of the early twenty's and the great nights of drama performed here. It had always to be a farce. The Newtowncashel and Lanesborough drama groups are putting on a short  piece from the play The Lough Ree Monster they will be doing for the Lough Ree Monster festival at the end of July.
This group of talented actors are made up of political and business personalities from the two parishes.
All are welcome.

Southern Gaels Minor Club Raffle:
A Big thank you to everyone who supported the recent minor club raffle fundraiser. It was very well supported by both parents and parishoners of both Cashel and Killashee alike and raised nearly €2,500 of much needed funds to contribute to the running of the minor club for the children of the two parishes.

THANK YOU
The Tidy Towns are grateful to all who contributed to the Church Gate Collection.
Even though our village is small, it takes €7000 to €8000 each year to keep it up to a standard it has enjoyed down the years.
Again we thank you, and all who were not around last weekend can still make a contribution.

NATIONAL SCHOOL REUNION
St. Mary's N.S. Reunion and Fundraising Event: Tickets are now on sale for Kilbeggan Races and Monster Raffle, Saturday 12th August 2017.  Ticket sellers will visit homes from the 26th June, or contact Elaine 086-8523942, Tara 086-8378086, Martina 086-3236280 or Helen 087-6870651 for tickets.  You can also sponsor the event by going to our "Go Fund Me" account. Further details on the school website - newtowncashel.scoilnet.ie, Facebook page "Newtowncashel N.S. celebrate 50 years" or e-mail "stmaryscelebrate50years@gmail.com

GAA LOTTO
The following are the Lotto draw results from last Sunday night, the 25th of June  last..
No's drawn 7,8,21 and 24.
No jackpot winner. €30 €5 envelopes;Maureen Mc Cann.. ; €30 Michael Donlon.. ; €20 Maggie Igoe and Catherine Finn..
Next week's draw is in The Pier and the jackpot is €2,600.

Lough Ree Monster the Play
The Lough Ree Monster play will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th July. This three act play,will be the official launch of the following weekend's Lough Ree Monster Festival.,which takes over the August Bank Holiday weekend.Booking will be by phone 086 – 2460840/3321107, email martinaclyne1@gmail.com  or by calling into Martina in O'Brien's shop and making your booking. Admission will be by booking only and admission costs €10. Under 16 is €5.00 If booking by email please leave your mobile number with your name.
In the past few days bookings have started to come in and with the expected high demand ,early booking is most definitely advisable.
The cast of the play is a collaboration between Newtowncashel Drama group and the Lough Ree Festival committee with the cast drawn from Newtowncashel,Lanesboro and Ballyleague. The play written by John Kenny, Newtowncashel and directed by Dermot Healy, Newtowncashel ,has the expertise of the Newtowncashel Drama groups experience of many successful years of drama productions.An immensely enjoyable evening's entertainment is assured,

TOURISM WITH BUSINESS CERTIFICATE
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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.

MUSIC CLASSES
Newtownforbes Longford CCÉ are taking expressions of interest for beginner and improver traditional music classes. Any adults or children interested should contact us on 0878507726 or newtownforbeslongfordcce@eircom.net

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