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PIKE FISHING COMPETITION
Cashel Angling Club stage a Monster Pike Angling Competition on Sunday the 5th of Nover at Barley Harbour.,frpm 11 am to 4 pm..First Prize,€1000,..Second Prize,€500..Third Prize,€400..Fourth Prize,€300...Fifth Prize,€200..Sixth Prize,€100. Entry Fee,€100 per boat, Members Only. €10 membership can be paid on the day.Catch and release competition and no fish finders allowed.For further details,contact 083 8259465.,or email cashel.angling@facebook.com
BENEFIT NIGHT
There will be a benefit night to support Mary Matthews in the El Paso,Kenagh,on Monday the 30th of October.Music by Trevor Moyles,Brian Ross,Tony Moran and Local Artists.Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets €10.00 each.Raffle on the night..Please support.
THE LOCAL.
There will be a busy bank holiday weekend on the way at The Local.! Friday night trad session, Then on Sunday, at 3pm the Playground will be officially opened ,with free refreshments, music and face painting on site, Sunday night the GAA Draw with music by Pub Fiction, Monday 3pm trick or treat for Temple Street for the kids.
PTAA
The Longford Region of the PTAA are holding their Annual Dinner Dance in The Rustic Inn ,Abbeyshrule,on Friday night the 10th of November 2017. Music by J&S Sound , Tickets are €25 each,and can be booked with Peter Hanley.at 086 2589725..or John Farrell at 0871313629...or Patricia Hopkins at 085 1450179.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Community Games AGM was held in the Cashel GAA Club House on Friday last the 20th of October. The following is the new committee for the coming year;
Chairperson: Gary Beattie
Secretary: Ray Moynihan
Treasurer: Caroline Murtagh
Children’s officer: John Morrissey
PRO: John Kenny
The committee would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Christy Hopkins who is stepping away, after numerous years of dedicated service, to Cashel Community Games. We wish him the best with whatever new endeavour he undertakes.
DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP
Cashel Defibrillator Group,will commence training in the coming weeks.We invite you all to avail of the opportunity to train in CPR and the use of the Defibrillator. Please contact Geraldine at 086 8566608,if you are interested in training.
STATION MASSES
The following are the upcoming Station Masses in the Parish;
Monday the 30thof October,..Carmel and Tom Smyth,Derryshannogue.
Friday the 3rd of November,.Mairead and Michael Casey,Clonmee..
Mass commences at 8 p.m.
CASHEL GAA LOTTO
No winner of this week’s Lotto Jackpot of €4,100, numbers drawn 2, 8, 23, 28. The €30 winner of the €5 envelopes was Ian Kelly, €30 to Paddy Donlon and €20 each to Catherine Finn and Peadar Carberry. Jackpot next week is €4,200 , draw takes place in “The Local” and Team on duty is Brendan Bannon and Ian Kelly. Your continued support for the lotto is much appreciated.
ART CLASSES
Beginner art classes with tutor Frances Kelleher commencing Tuesday morning 17th October 10.30 to 12.30. Venue Ballymahon tba. Please bring along sketch pad, notebook, pencils and soft eraser.
Improver classes, Ballymahon Art Club, continue each Tues evening 7 -
Contact Frances hfkelleher@eircom.net or 087 9913651.
SET DANCING CLASSES
Sett Dancing classes @8 pm in St. Failtheachts G.A.A clubhouse .
A great way to keep fit whilst having fun.
Everybody welcome, and all levels catered for.
Contact Mairead 0868546433
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
Enrolment for Confirmation; Sunday October the 15th at 10.30 a.m. Mass
First Confession; Thursday March the 1st at 7 p.m.
First Holy Communion; Sunday May the 13th 2018 at 12 Noon Mass.
TAE KWON DO CLUB
Newtowncashel Tae Kwon Do Club every Friday night in The Hill. Qualified Master Instructor.-
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