17-09-2018 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

CASHEL LADIES PLAY IN CROKE PARK
Well done to the Cashel Ladies 'Mothers and Others' who played at half time in the All Ireland Junior Football Final last Sunday the 16th of September,in Croke Park.This was a great occasion and a brilliant day was had by all.

VACANCY.
Newtowncashel Tidy Towns has a vacancy for a Community Employment Scheme worker to help this prize winning village continue the high standards it has retained down the years.
If interested please contact Tony Moran on 086 8146363 or 086 8865424

SOUTHERN GAELS.
Southern Gaels  hosted an U-10 Tournament Day on Saturday the 15th of September,last.. in Pairc  Chiaran..Teams from Longford,Westmeath and Roscommon  participated..A large turnout of support was present,for  the next generation of young footballers. There was also  a BBQ and refreshments served on the day.Many thanks to all who sponsored the big day.Special thanks to the organisers of the event.

GAA LOTTO
The following are the results for the GAA Lotto draw for Sunday the 16th of September last.
Numbers Drawn 5,15,16 and 27.
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 Dermot Gallagher/Keith Carberry.
€30 to,Paddy Farrell
€20 each to John Rhatigan,Corlea. and Maura Dolan,Drumraney.
Next weeks jackpot is €8900 .
Draw is in The Pier/Rakish Paddy.

FIBRE BROADBAND AT LAST FOR NEWTOWNCASHEL
Fibre Technology will be laid along these routes by the end of 2018 and delivered to 200 homes/businesses marked on the map. For approximately 90-95% of these premises fibre will be delivered directly into the home enabling speeds of up to 1000Mb/s (1Gb/s), with 5-10% of premises served with superfast broadband of up to 100Mb/s.
Further information can be found on http://fibrerollout.ie/
The map can be viewed on http://fibrerollout.ie/rollout-map/

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 17-35,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.

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