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BEST WISHES TO MARTIN SKELLY.
We join in wishing local man,Martin Skelly,all the best,in his bid to become President of the Gaelic Athletic Association,this Friday.It is a tremendous honour to have someone from Cashel,and indeed Longford,in the running for this prestigious position.If successful,Martin will be the first Longfordman to hold the position.Best wishes Martin,we are all behind you here in Cashel!
ST.MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL.
St.Mary's National School is celebrating it's 50th year Reunion wiith a programme of evens,t over the weekend of Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th of August, 2017.The main event,will be a Race Day,at the Kilbeggan evening race meeting on Saturday the 12th of August.Please keep this date in your diary.Further details to follow.
HOSPICE FUNDRAISER
There will be an Irish hospice fundraiser in The Local Newtowncashel, this Sat 25th Feb. Starting at 4.30pm with a Tractor Run, followed by light refreshments in The Local, with music later by The Casey's.
NEW ARRIVAL
Congratulations to Shane and Katharina Gilmore, on the birth of their baby boy, Sean recently.
DEATH.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Sr.Paula (Margaret) Brennan,Lismagawley, Mercy Sister,who died last week in Navan. May her Soul Rest in Peace.
MACRA
Longford Macra Na Feirme is hosting a titles night in the Longford Arms Hotel Saturday night the 25th of Feb at 8pm to see who will win the battle to be crowned to represent Longford in the various Macra festivals around Ireland throughout 2017.Rhythm and Sticks band will be kicking off at half 10 followed by DJ and raffle on the night for charity,ADM is €10,a night not to be missed.
This event is to encourage as many young people between the ages of 17-
For more info find us on facebook.
NEW ARRIVAL.
Congratulations to both Patrick and Eileen Clarke,on the birth of their baby boy,Jack recently.
WEDDING.
We wish to congratulate,both Suzanne Casey and Lee Barrett,Derrydarragh,who were married last weekend,in Benalmadena,,Spain..We wish the couple many years of health,wealth and happiness together.
LEADER RDP COMMUNITY OUTREACH Longford Community Resources Clg will be in Local Libraries for LEADER RDP information/consultation sessions every two weeks commencing from the week beginning Monday 27thFebruary in the following local Libraries. If you have an idea for a project and would like to talk to a Leader Development Worker about applying for LEADER funding call into one of the Libraries listed below on the date and time noted. Further information please call 043-
Longford Library Monday 27th February 10.30am -
Drumlish Library Monday 27th February from 5.00pm till 6.30pm
Granard Library Tuesday 28th February 10.30am -
Ballymahon Library Wednesday 1st March 10.00am -
Edgworthtstown Library Thursday 2nd March February 11.0am -
Lanesboro Library Friday 3rd March 10.30am -
SEAN NOS DANCING CLASSES
Classes on Tuesdays at the usual times in The Hill in Newtowncashel.
Under 6 years –4.30—5.00
Under 10 years 5.00-
A beginners 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
INTERNATIONAL ADULT POETRY COMPETITION AND PRIMARY SCHOOL MIDLANDS POETRY COMPETITION
As part of the Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival 5th – 7th May 2017, there will be an International Adult Poetry Competition and Primary School Midlands Poetry Competition with cash prizes. Entries to be sent through www.edgeworthstown.net/festival or by post to Competition Secretary, Edgeworth Literary Society, Old School House, Ballymahon Road, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. Tel: 043-
ART Classes -
Bridgeways Resource Centre, Dean Egan hall with tutor Frances Kelleher
Beginners -
bring along note book, sketch pad, pencils, soft rubber.
Improvers -
at Betty Fox's Main St.
We hope to organise an exhibition for July.
Contact hfkelleher@eircom.net phone Frances 090 6432203 or text 087 9913651 or phone Bridie or staff Bridgeways (DEAN EGAN) Family Resource Centre at 090 64 32691
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-
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-
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