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NEWTOWNCASHEL DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS 'MAMMY'S BOY'
Newtowncashel Drama Group staged ' Mammy's Boy,'by local playwright Jimmy Keary, in The Hill, last Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of March.. This was a hilarious comedy in 3 acts and the directing, acting, set design etc. was absolutely brilliant by all concerned.,.It was a great night's entertainment for all the family and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Well done Cashel Drama Group on yet another fantastic production
VEGETABLE GARDEN
The Tidy Towns Committee in conjunction with St.Mary's National School started a vegetable garden last year at the School,which was a great success. They are looking for three parents to volunteer to teach the children how to plant it and maintain it..Please contact Mick Casey at 086 8289811.
CES VACANCY
There is a community employment scheme vacancy available in the prize winning village of Newtowncashel.
Anyone who is is interested please contact Tony Moran between 9:00am and 1:00pm on 086 8146363 Monday to Friday.
MIDLAND MOTOR CLUB
It is the intention of Midland Motor Club to run a rally on Sunday 24th March in the Newtowncashel area. If any resident has any concerns or questions,they can contact Josephine Lane-
DEATH
The death occurred of John Farrell,Derryhaun ,Kenagh on Sunday the 24th of February last.John was a quiet unassuming gentleman and his passing will leave a great void in the lives of all those who knew and loved him.To his sisters Annette and Mary, cousins, relatives, friends, and neighbours,we extend our deepest sympathies.. May his Soul Rest in peace.
CPR COURSE
A CPR and Defibrillator Training Course,will continue in the coming weeks.If you wish to give your name,please contact Mairead on 086 8566608.
ST. MARY'S N.S. CLOTHING RECYCLING: Friday 15th March
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.
TABLE QUIZ
There will be a table quiz for Pieta House in the Local Pub this Friday 8th March . Starts at 9.30.p.m. 4 people per team. €40 per table .Please support.
STATIONS IN CASHEL
Thursday 7th March.Martin and Gaye Skelly;Carrowbeg.
Friday 8th March;Bridget Hopkins;Drumnee.
Friday 15th March,Maura and Ray Brehon;Portanure.
GAA LOTTO
Lotto draw for Sunday the 3rd of March
No's drawn 6,19,20and 22.
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 envelopes.. Michael Carberry. . €30 Geraldine Keavney. ...€20 each to Pat Marlowe and Willie Forbes.
Next week's draw is in The Local..
The jackpot is € 11,300.
Team on duty is Sean Melia and Sean Casey.
LEINSTER CHAMPIONS
Many congratulations to Mercy Secondary School on winning the Lidl PPS Leinster Final,by beating Navan of Meath .It is the first time in 18 years that the girls have achieved this..Many congratulations to all involved,including management,teachers and local representative on the team ,Ciara Healy.We wish them all the very best in the All Ireland Semi Final to be played on the 15th of March.
BASKETBALL SUCCESS
Well done to the School boys basketball team on their brilliant victory over St.Cremins ,in Division 1,of the School's League Final. last Sunday in The Mall. Final score was 25 to 20.Well done to Emmet Murtagh on his player of the match award.Special word to Joe Mulvihill and John Morrissey for all their hard work with the team.
CPR COURSE
A CPR and Defibrillator Training Course,will continue in the coming weeks. If you wish to give your name,please contact Mairead on 086 8566608.
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
PILATES
Pilates classes in the HILL NEWTOWNCASHEL every Thursday night at 8:.30. €60 for 6 weeks or €12 pay as you go. New members welcome.
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-
Further information can be found on http://fibrerollout.ie/
The map can be viewed on http://fibrerollout.ie/rollout-
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-
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-
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