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NEWTOWNCASHEL LOCAL NOTES OF THE 15TH FEBRUARY 2016
JOHN KENNY 087 0507686
jkbarleyh@gmail.com
BENEFIT FUNCTION
There will be a Benefit Function for Patrick Mc Donagh,in The Local on Saturday night the 27th of February at 9.00p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
NEWTOWNCASHEL DRAMA STAGE 'THE FIELD'
Newtowncashel Drama Group are delighted to announce that this year's production will be 'The Field',a highly acclaimed masterpiece by playwright John. B. Keane. The play will be staged on the first weekend of the of March,Friday the 4th,Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th.There will also be a performance on Friday the 11th of March.,These performances are twenty eight years on from it's first staging in 'The Hill with some of the original cast taking roles in this year's production..Further details to follow over the coming weeks.
NUTRITION and HEALTH PROMOTION.
(Sponsored by Longford Gaa in association with Southern Gaels Gaa)
For Kids of Primary School and their Parents
This Workshop is Designed to help Parents and Kids to lead Healthier Lifestyles, to recognise good food and drink practices, portion size for kids, balanced diet, lunch options for both School and Work etc Location: “The Hill” Newtowncashel on Monday 29th February at 6.15pm – 7.30pm
for further information please contact: Des Sweeney 087 2695715 or Peter O'Boyle 087 1256343
“educate our kids to lead healthier lives”
SEVEN TREES FOR SEVEN SIGNATORIES
The Dept. of Environment have informed Newtowncashel Tidy Towns that because they were once winners of the National Award that they have been chosen to receive seven oak trees to commemorate the seven signatories of the Irish Proclamation.
The only condition is that this site must be in Public Ownership, or a piece of private ground that can be transferred to Public Ownership.
An information plaque will be erected on the site.
ICA
Newtowncashel ICA monthly meeting takes place on the first Tuesday of every month.Our March meeting takes place on Tuesday 1st at 7.00 pm in "The Hill Newtowncashel". New members welcome as always.Also a reminder that our walking group takes place on Saturday mornings leaving "The Hill Newtowncashel" at 10am weather permitting.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross will be led by teenagers from the parish,this Friday evening the 26th of February at 7.30 p.m..
P.T.A.A. QUIZ
The Longford Region of the P.T.A.A U-
QUIZ
The joint clubs of Southern Gaels and Ballymahon hold a fundraising Quiz,this Friday night the 26th of February in Cooney's Hotel at 8.30 p.m. Tables of Four is €40.00..Your support would be appreciated.
Newtowncashel Community Games Art Results
Boys
U6 1st Charlie Moynihan
U8
Joint 1st Tommy Donnelly and Lucas Moynihan
U10
Joint 1st Jack Beattie and Brendan Mulvihill 2nd Logan Bermingham 3rd Mathew Kenny
U14
1st Harry Murray 2nd Patrick Lane
U16
1st Luke Mulvihill
Girls
U6
Joint 1st Emma Hopkins and Aleesya Bermingham
U8 1st Lily Murray 2nd Rebecca Casey 3rd Alice Kenny and Sarah Hopkins
U10
1st Lily Fox 2nd Ava Morrissey Joint 3rd Erin Donnelly and Keira Hopkins
U12
1st Lucy Lane 2nd Roisin Kenny
County .Art & model making finals are in St. Matthews N.S. Ballymahon on Sat 27th. U8 & U10 in morning 10-
FAS WORKER
A vacancy for a FAS worker exists in Newtowncashel.
Anyone interested please contact Tony Moran on 0868146363 or 043 3322016 at the Kenagh office
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
CAIRDE BEG
Cairde Beag enrolment is now open for September 2016 and with the introduction of the second free preschool year, meaning a child can avail of free preschool from the age of 3 years, places are very limited. If your child was born between 1st January 2012 and 31st August 2013 then your child is eligible for free preschool in September. I have 2 spaces left so if you or someone that you know has a child who is eligible but has not already booked them in then please contact me as soon as possible on 0863175753.
FITNESS CLASSES
Combo fitness classes (A mix of cardiovascular to music /pilates)
Every Monday at Kellihers dance studio Main street longford 7.30
Tuesday Cooney's Hotel Ballymahon 7.30
Wednesday (morning) Kellihers longford 11am.
Wednesday moydow 7.30
Thursday strokestown.percy french 7.30 (pilates)