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COMMUNITY GAMES
Congratulations to Newtowncashel U13 Choir and to Molly and Noelene Fox for all their hard work and dedication over the past number of weeks preparing these very young kids.
The choir consisted of Grace Cullen, Lily Fox, Chloe Hopkins, Keira Hopkins, Ava McDonnagh, Chris Martin, Chloe Breslin, Jasmine Breslin, Rebecca Casey, Amy Nolan, Ciara Byrne, Erin Donnelly, Roisin Healy, Saoirse Healy and Alice Kenny.
Also congratulations to Newtowncashel U12 Comedy sketch/drama who also took gold medals at the county finals.
A big thank you, to the six kids involved, who are a very dedicated group Conor Murtagh, Chloe Hopkins, Lily Fox, Chris Martin, Grace Cullen and Brendan Mulvihill and also to Barbara Martin and Christy Hopkins for mentoring and preparing them for this event.
It’s off to the National finals in Abbotstown for both these groups in August.
Hard luck to our two Solo Singers Ava McDonnagh and Alice Kenny who sang their hearts out but it wasn’t their year, and to Lily Fox who played fantastically on the tin whistle in the solo music section.
All three are under age again next year so keep practicing and it will pay off.
Best of luck to our U16 draughts team who are taking part in the Leinster Finals in Carlow at the weekend.Team on duty is Emma Casey, Luke Mulvihill, Liam Martin, Joseph Kenny and David Sweeney.
POETRY WORKSHOP – MARIA EDGEWORTH LITERARY FESTIVAL 5TH-
As part of the Maria Edgeworth Literary Festival 5th-
I.C.A.
The ICA monthly meeting takes place on Tuesday the 4th of April at 8pm in "The Hill" Newtowncashel. New members welcome as always.
MS CHURCHGATE COLLECTION
Longford MS will be holding their annual Church Gate collection over this weekend ,of April 1st and 2nd. All support would be much appreciated.
NEWTOWNCASHEL DRAMA GROUP
Beezneez Theatre Company
in association with Newtowncashel Drama Group Presents "An Ordinary Man" the excellent play, written and directed by
John McDwyer on Saturday the 8th of April in The Hill,Newtowncashel.
Doors open at 8.30pm, performance at 9pm. TICKETS €12, Bookings 0862521536 .
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-
MIDLANDS RALLY.
Well done once again to all involved in organizing the Midland Rally last Sunday.Once again,this event brought a great buzz to the area and Cashel was alive to the sound and sight of powerful racing cars ,all through the beautiful calm day.Special mention must go to Sean Cahill and Cyril Rollins and all the many more involved in bringing this event to fruition..It was veru professionally and safely organised..and was a credit to everyone concerned.
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