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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN CASHEL
It's that time of year again when we begin putting up our Christmas Lights. As was seen last year, our first year, we managed to light a large area of our Village
We would like to extend our lights this year, so we are seeking donations, no matter how small from groups or individuals.
To date we have spent over €2000 on lights, so we would appreciate any financial help in order to put lights in all the village Please contact any member of the group in order to make your contribution.
Th Lights group is as follows;
John Kenny, Diarmuid Walsh, Liam Finnegan, Anita Finnegan, Debbie Brogan, Karl Brogan, Helen Hassett, Tommy Hassett, Sheila Mulvihill, Gary Mulvihill, Grainne Moynihan, Ray Moynihan, Mick Casey Tomas Shea.
There will also be a Churchgate Collection for Newtowncashel Christmas Lights, this weekend, Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th of November.Your donations would be greatly appreciated.
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 Claris 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-
Don't forget your Santa Hats, Outfits and Christmas Jumpers.!
CONCERT
Ballymahon Community Gardai present The Band of An Garda Siochana in Concert at St. Matthews Church Ballymahon on Sunday the 15th of December 2019 at 3pm. All proceeds in aid of Ballymahon Convent Day Care Centre. Followed by Afternoon Tea and free raffle with fantastic prizes. Tickets ten euro. Phone: 086-
OPEN DAY
Lanesborough Community College will hold their open day for 5th and 6th classes between 7pm and 9 pm on Wednesday the 20th of November
Please contact the school for more details on 043 33 21139
PIONEERS
The Newtowncashel Pioneer Committee wish to thank all those who subscribed so generously to their recent Church gate Collection
The Annual Regional Pioneer Mass will be celebrated this Friday November the 15th at 7.30 pm in St.Brigid's Church Ardagh.
DEATH
The death occurred of J.P. Casey, Drumnee, on Sunday last the 10th of November
J.P. was one of life's true gentlemen and his quick wit and good humor always left you in good humor after being in his company.
A hard working husband and father, J.P. will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him,
To his wife Pauline, his sons Michael, Owen and Emmet, sisters Evelyn, Maureen and Elizabeth, and all his many relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.
May his Soul Rest in Peace.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Newtowncashel Community Games hold a Table Quiz in The Local on this Saturday night the 16th of November at 9pm Tables of 4 €40 Raffle on the night ..Your support would be greatly appreciated.
GAA LOTTO
Lotto draw for Sunday 10th of November last.
No's drawn 2 14 19 and 30
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 envelopes Conor Farrell, Cross
€30 Martina Dalton
€20 each to. Collette Mulvihill and Jack Sweeney
Next weeks draw is in The Pier Inn
The jackpot is €14,900
Social Club – The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Longford Branch, are opening their first ever Social Club in
The Convent Daycare and Resource Centre, Upper Main Street, Ballymahon, on Friday 22nd November and every Friday from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. The aim of the social club is to provide an informal, flexible and fun opportunity for people with Dementia and their carers, to meet with others. For more information contact Jackie on 087 6721522 or the branch office on 043 3348402.
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-
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.
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