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COMMUNITY GAMES
Registration Day takes place ,in the Hill,on Sunday the 14th of January after 10.30 a.m. Mass,
NEW PLAY
Dolmen Drama Group are presently in rehearsals for their opening night in Backstage Theatre with their production of "See The Light Of Day" a three act play written and producted by Liam Finnegan.
The group has a mix of experienced actors as well as some new debutantes and its a show not to be missed.
The storyline centres on the McGarry household in the 1930's in rural Ireland and concludes in the 1970's. It tells the story of a small farming family and the consequences and fall out from a life changing event for the whole family.
Its set against the background of life in the fledgling free state where Church and State lines are blurred.
The production runs for two nights Feb. 3rd and 4th in the state of the art Backstage Theatre Longford.
Tickets are available from Backstage Theatre on 043 3347888 or on www.backstage.ie
Production not suitable for under 16's.
More details on cast and characters in next weeks local notes.
CONGRATULATIONS
We extend congratulations to Gerry Bohan, Ballagh, on receiving a Gold Scott Medalon the 8th of December 2017, for exceptional courage and bravery , at a presentation in the Garda College,Templemore .This medal was awarded to Gerry,and five other Gardai, Ben Thornton,Thomas Peters, and James Cannon, and also Michael Clerkin, who was killed when he and the other four foiled a bomb plot to kill the then Minister for Justice, Oliver.J.Flanagan.in Co.Laois in 1976.The presentation was especially poignant,as the medals were presented by the current Minister for Justice,Charlie Flanagan, who is a son of the intended target. This is a tremendous honour for Gerry and his family, and the people of the parish of Newtowncashel,feel proud a of Gerry's overdue recognition.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
First Confession; Thursday March the 1st at 7 p.m.
First Holy Communion; Sunday May the 13th 2018 at 12 Noon Mass.
GAA
The following are the results of the Cashel GAA Lotto which was held last Sunday night the 7th of January.. . Numbers drawn,were .8,17,25 and 30
No Jackpot winner.
€30,€5 Envelopes Liam Fallon.
€30 Paul and Linda.
€20 each to Tom Rowan and Gerry Bohan.
Next week's draw will be held in Leavy's, and the team on duty are; Anthony Melia,Tommy Egan and Ger Dennigan. The Jackpot is €5300.
Also, the following are the results of the Cashel GAA Lotto which was held on Saturday night the 23rd of December . Numbers drawn,were 8,12,21, and 25.
No Jackpot winner.
€30,€5 Envelopes Clayton/Cora/Amelia and MaureenMc Cann.
€30 Derek Farrell and Fintan Derwin.
€20 each to Erin Donnelly,Danny Ganley, Sophie Davis and Paddy Donlon
Also the following are the results of the Cashel GAA Lotto which was held last Monday night the 1st of January. . Numbers drawn,were 2,11,12 and 23.
No Jackpot winner.
€30,€5 Envelopes Mary Murtagh
€30 Enda and Charmaine O Shea.
€20 each to Tom Rowan and Cathal Mulvihill.
CONGRATULATIONS
We extend congratulations to both Sinead Quinlan,Nenagh, and Ronan Farrell, who were engaged recently.
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
We wish to extend a Happy New Year greeting to all from Cashel ,both at home and abroad. We hope that 2018 will be a safe,happy ,healthy and prosperous year for you all.