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BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE
To mark the centenary of ,Newtowncashel Drama Group presentsed 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' by the internationally renowned Oscar winning playwright Martin Mc Donagh, last Friday 16th,Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of November,in The Hill,Newtowncashel.This was a wonderful performance from all concerned.Martin Mc Donagh himself would be proud of the fantastic directing and acting,with the set ,sound and lighting ,and make up department etc. all of the highest standards.This was an incredible team effort and well done to all involved.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN CASHEL
The Christmas Lights group are making steady progress with having lights on a limited basis, for this year ,in the Village of Newtowncashel. A tree has been secured from Coillte at a substantial discount, and Ballymahon Lights Committee has generously donated 6 wreaths and cables to our cause. However,lights still need to be bought and a Credit Union a/c is being set up to finance all, with a view to having a better set up next Christmas.
If you would like to donate anything towards the project, please contact John Kenny at 087 0507686 or jkbarleyh@gmail.com.
We intend to turn on the lights on the evening of the 9th of December, after Santa arrives in the Village and the Parents Association Santa Run earlier in the day..
SOUTHERN GAELS
Southern Gaels hold their AGM in Killashee Clubhouse on Friday December the 7th at 8pm. They need a lot of parents to help out with many small jobs,so please do come along and join up.
CONCERN FAST
The Concern annual fast and Church gate collection takes place on Dec 8th and 9th. Once again your support would be appreciated. Volunteers would be appreciated
TABLE QUIZ
Lanesboro/Ballyleague Badminton Club are holding their annual Table Quiz on Saturday the 1st of December in Clarke's Bar in Lanesboro at 9pm, so grab a team and join us.
GAA LOTTO
The following are the results for the GAA Lotto draw for Sunday the 18th of November last;.
Numbers Drawn 2,15,16 and 24.
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 envelopes; Makita Ryan.
€30 Timmy Donlon.
€20 each to Fr.Pat Browne ,Ferbane and Karen Davis,Ballinalee.
Next weeks jackpot is €9800
Draw is in The Local.
The club needs new people for our lotto roster.At the moment,it entails doing the draw five times a year. Please contact any executive member if you can help out.
STATIONS
The following are the upcoming Stations in Cashel Parish;
Friday 30th of November, Nuala and Paddy Casey,Newtownflanagan.
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-
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