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MIDLAND MOTOR CLUB
The annual Car Rally takes place this Sunday the 26th of March ,travelling through Lisrevagh,Thureen,lisnacusha,Newpark,Clonmee,Greenhall,Aughavadden, and Caltra. Roads willbe closed from 9 a.m. tp 5 p.m. approx. There will be 3 runs.-
I.C.A.
The I.C.A.has had a busy few weeks. We had entries for our craft and arts competitions for our federation meeting and would like to say well done to all entries and congrats to the winners in all competitions and also the produce competition. We come 1st and 3rd in the art competition. We had a lovely evening at our international women's day celebrations and we'll done to all for organising a fantastic evening. It was filled with pieces of writing from members from all the different guilds and we even had a play that was also wrote by a member. We also had a great night of dancing and music at our Irish night for seacthain na gaelige and thanks to all who organised it. We now are starting a six week course of aqua aerobics which will be starting us on our road to getting healthier. ICA has something for everyone so why not come along to one of our monthly meetings and see what it is all about.
DAFFODIL DAY
The Annual Daffodil Day in aid of Hospice Homecare,takes place on this Friday the 24th of March, in The Hill ,from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please support this worthy cause.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Well done to all involved in securing the Best Junior Float,at the recent St.Patrick's Day Parade in Lansboro.Despite the inclement weather conditions,we had a great turnout and a wonderful float,which had a construction theme titled 'Building Foundations for our Future Education'. .Thanks to everyone involved.
POETRY WORKSHOP – MARIA EDGEWORTH LITERARY FESTIVAL 5TH-
As part of the Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival 5th-
ST.MARY'S N.S.
St. Mary's N.S. will celebrate the last 50 years and the opening of the new extension with a reunion weekend and Fundraiser on the 11th, 12th, 13th 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.
Invitations and details will be sent to the "home" house of all past pupils in the Parish. We request your assistance in forwarding invitations/details to people who no longer live in the Parish. Alternatively, you may send their addresses/e-
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
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