25-02-2019 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

NEWTOWNCASHEL DRAMA GROUP PRESENTS 'MAMMY'S BOY'
Newtowncashel Drama Group presents Mammy's Boy,by local playwright Jimmy Keary, in The Hill,  by local playwright Jimmy Keary,on Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of March. Doors open @ 8pm.  A hilarious comedy in 3 acts,.A great night's entertainment for all the family. guaranteed.Curtain @ 8.30 pm. Admission Ticket only. Call 086 2521536 to reserve.  

CES VACANCY
There is a community employment scheme vacancy available in the prize winning village of Newtowncashel.
Anyone who is is interested please contact Tony Moran  between 9:00am and 1:00pm on 086 8146363 Monday to Friday.   

DEATH
The death occurred of Mattie Reid on Tuesday last the 19th of February. Pre-deceased by his late wife Anne,Mattie was a true community man of Newtowncashel,whose good natured personality shone through in everything that he did.He was especially associated with the Community Games organisation,and for many years,kept it alive and highly functional,in Newtowncashel,a tremendous feat by any standards.He was a very popular man,and was always willing to help out his fellow parishioners,always with a twinkle in his eye. His passing will leave a great void in the lives of all those who knew and loved him.
To his son Chris, & his sister Beth, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, & grandnephews, great grandnieces & great grandnephews, relatives, neighbours & many friends ,we extend our deepest sympathies.May his Soul Rest in peace.

CPR COURSE
A CPR and Defibrillator Training Course,will continue in the coming weeks.If you wish to give your name,please contact Mairead on 086 8566608.

Thank You
- Rathcline Ladies GAA Club would like to extend our thanks to all the people who helped and supported our Bake Sale at The Hill in Newtowncashel on Sunday, 24 February.  Also, Congratulations to Yvonne Healy who won our Hamper which was sponsored by Supervalu, Lanesboro.

ST. MARY'S N.S. CLOTHING RECYCLING: Friday 15th March
2019. Bags of unwanted clothes, footwear etc (dry and clean) can be
left in staff car park or P.E. shed before 9:30 a.m. This is a valuable
fundraiser and we appreciate your continued support.

TABLE QUIZ
There will be a table quiz for Pieta House in the Local Pub on Friday 8th March . Starts at 9.30.p.m.  4 people per team. €40 per table  .Please support.

CONCERN CHRISTMAS FAST
Once again a sincere thanks to all who contributed to our annual fundraiser and again it was a great success due to all your generosity.
Church gate colllection €705 Sponsorship cards €435 Donations€105. A sincere thanks to David Hanley for all his help and sponsorship.
a total of €1245 has been forwarded to concern. Thanks to you all for such wonderful support.

STATIONS IN CASHEL
Friday 1st March.;Betty Whitton;Forthill.
Thursday 7th March.Martin and Gaye Skelly;Carrowbeg.
Friday 8th March;Bridget Hopkins;Drumnee.
Friday 15th March,Maura and Ray Brehon;Portanure.

GAA LOTTO
Lotto draw for Sunday the 24th of February.
No's drawn 3,8,20 and 29.
No jackpot winner.
€30 €5 envelopes..Paddy Delaney  . €30 Phil Hopkins  ...  €20 each to J.P. Finnegan and Ronan Muldoon.
Next week's draw is in Leavys.
The jackpot is € 11,200.

GARDEN
The Tidy Towns Committee in conjunction with St.Mary's National School started a vegetable garden last year at the School,which was a great success. They are looking for three parents to volunteer to teach the children how to plant it and maintain it..Please contact Mick Casey at 086 8289811.

BASKETBALL SUCCESS
Well done to the Schoolgirls basketball team on their brilliant 10-9 victory over Colehill in Division 3,School's League Final. last Sunday in The Mall.Well done to Grace Cullen on her player of the match award.Special word to Joe Mulvihill and John Morrisey for all their hard work with the team.

FIBRE BROADBAND LIVE IN NEWTOWNCASHEL
Fibre Technology has been laid along these routes at the end of 2018 and is now live to 200 homes/businesses marked on the map. For approximately 90-95% of these premises fibre will be delivered directly into the home enabling speeds of up to 1000Mb/s (1Gb/s), with 5-10% of premises served with superfast broadband of up to 100Mb/s.
Further information can be found on http://fibrerollout.ie/
The map can be viewed on http://fibrerollout.ie/rollout-map/

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 17-35,it has 6 key activities such as Agriculture,Sports,Performing Arts,Travel,Public Speaking and Community Involvoment. You dont need to be a farmer to join.
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-ordinator at 087 2050589.

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