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GAA FUNCTION
There will be a function,this Saturday the 4th of March in The Local Pub,which is a presentation social for the Cashel/Kilashee U-
HARD LUCK
We wish to extend our commiserations to Martin Skelly,who was unsuccessful in his bid to become President of the G.A,A., last Friday evening in Croke Park.Martin fought a valiant campaign and unfortunately it was not to be..this time.
TRACTOR RUN
Newtowncashel ,was host to a convoy of tractors ,of all size,shape and power last Saturday evening in an event held to raise funds for Irish Hospice.This was truly a spectale to behold and full credit to the organisers and all involved in the event.There was a function in The Local afterwards,where The Caseys supplied brilliant music and entertainment.
ST.MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL.
St.Mary's National School is celebrating it's 50th year Reunion wiith a programme of events, 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.
CLOTHES COLLECTION
St Mary's National School clothing collection takes place this Friday the 3rd of March.Donations of clean dry textiles and footwear in any condition can be left in bags at the Parish Hall (The Hill) before 9,30 a.m.Last year's collection raised €355.00.
I.C.A.
Newtowncashel ICA monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday the 7th March at 8pm in "The Hill". ICA has something for everyone so why not come along and see what it's all about. New members welcome as always.
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 27th February 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