14-11-2016 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

Beautiful Barley Harbour here in Newtowncashel, a popular location amongst locals and tourists alike, was recenly targeted by vandals.
Over the weekend numerous tracks were left in the grass, along with two road signs; a stop sign and a sign for the Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre in Kenagh.
The damaged grass will recover but the more worrying thing is the removal of the stop sign from a road junction.

P.T.A.A.
The Newtowncashel Committee of the P.T.A.A. would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection. Also,a big thank you to the large number of people from our parish who attended the regional dinner dance in the Rustic Inn on Friday the 11th of November last. After a beautiful meal, we had T.R. Dallas and his band to supply the music for the dancing. A great night was had by all. A reminder that the Annual Pioneer Mass for deceased members,of the Pioneer Association,will be held in Ballycloghan Church,this Friday night the 18th of November at 7.00 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS
Well done to the Cashel/St.Brigids U-21 Football team and mentors, on their fine win in the B Championship Final when they defeated Abbeylara 3-11 to 1-12 last Sunday, in Emmet Park.

BOG LANE THEATRE
Bog Lane Theatre Ballymahon 2016 One Act Drama Festival takes place from Friday November 18th to Sunday November 20th .
Friday and Saturday night’s performance starts at 8:15 pm sharp with Sundays performance starting at the earlier time of 7:15 pm.
A programme of top quality drama is on the cards with productions from companies across the region.
The adjudicator for this year’s One Act Festival in the Bog Lane is Geoff O'Keeffe. Admission is €12  Concessions €10. For booking telephone Breege at 09064 32230

SETT DANCING CLASSES
Classes commenced on Tuesday 20th September in St. Failtheachs GAA club house at 8pm.
Classes are suitable for beginners and you dont need a partner.
Come along and get fit while having fun.
For more info , please contact Mairead on 0868546433

SEAN NOS DANCING CLASSES
Classes for children commenced on Tuesday 20th September at 4.15 pm in The Hill in Newtowncashel.
Under 6 years –4.30—5.00
6—9 years 5.00---5.30
9—12 years 5.30---6.00
A teenage class can be arranged should there be a demand for it.
Classes are for boys and girls.
For further information or to book a place ...Contact
Mairead 0868546433

ART CLASSES
Art classes in Ballymahon are to re-commence in October with Tutor Frances Kelleher. Beginners classes on Tuesday mornings and Improvers in the evenings, time to be decided. Please contact Frances athfkelleher@eircom.net or text her at 087-9913 651. Or phone Bridgeways Resource Centre at 09064-32691. Newcomers and improvers welcome.

TOURISM WITH BUSINESS CERTIFICATE
Looking for a career focused course? Then enrol on Longford College of Further Education’s 1 year Tourism with Business programme starting September 2016. Ireland is going through a tourism regeneration with employment potential from Center Parcs and from initiatives such as The Wild Atlantic Way, The Greenway Cycle Project and Ireland’s Ancient East project. The course offers practical business skills for the workplace as well as accreditation from Quality Qualifications Ireland and awards up to 400 CAO points for progression to third level institutions. This course is free to those in receipt of BTEA or who qualify for a SUSI grant* and to holders of a medical card. The registration fee and government levy is €330 for all other students. To enrol go to www.longfordcfe.com, click on enrol and follow instructions. (*Fees will be refunded on receipt of SUSI grant)

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