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CLOTHING COLLECTION
St Mary's National School's Clothing Collection takes place this Friday the 2nd of December.Bags of unwanted clothes,footwear etc.(dry and clean) can be left at the school gate before 9.30 a.m. or in the girl's shed at the back of the school(Village side).We ask that you make a special effort this time,for the School Building Fund €5.00 per 10kg bag will be generated.Please support.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Brid Killian and James Hanley on the recent birth of their baby son.
CONCERN CHRISTMAS FAST
The annual Fast and Church gate collection takes place on December 10th and 11th your support would be seriously appreciated.
M.S. CHRISTMAS DAY RUN
The Annual Christmas Day Run from Newtowncashel to Lanesborough in aid of the Longford branch of MS Ireland is now in it's 26th year. Over the years it has raised much needed funds for Longford MS and last year over 140 walkers and runners took part. We are again asking for your continued support this year and hopefully we'll be able to further increase the number of participants and sponsorship for what is a very worthy cause. Sponsorship cards are available in the Local or O'Briens in Lanesborough or for further details please contact Michael Flood (Tel: 086-
JUNIOR CHOIR
There will be a Junior Choir Practice ,this Sunday the 27th of
November,directly after 10.30 a.m. Mass. This practice,together with ones
on every Sunday, in Advent,at the same time,is in preparation for Christmas
Masses.
DEATH
The death occurred of Paddy Mc Ardle, Cormaglova,on Wednesday the 23rd of November last .Paddy was one of life's true gentleman,who had a kind word for everyone that he met.He had a great sense of humour and his passing will leave a great void in the lives of those knew and loved him.To his his wife Bernie, daughters Sharon, Dymphna and Patricia, sons John, Jason and Mel, brothers Sonny, Michael (Dublin) and Liam, sisters Bridgie, Annie-
Also sincere sympathy to the Murray Family on the recent death of John Joe Murray, may he rest in peace.
SANTA COMES TO CASHEL
Santa Claus will arrive at The Local in the Village at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday the 18th of December.If it's as good as last year,then it will be a wonderful family afternoon for all.
SETT DANCING CLASSES
Classes commenced on Tuesday 20th September in St. Failtheachs GAA club house at 8pm.
Classes are suitable for beginners and you dont need a partner.
Come along and get fit while having fun.
For more info , please contact Mairead on 0868546433
SEAN NOS DANCING CLASSES
Classes for children commenced on Tuesday 20th September at 4.15 pm in The Hill in Newtowncashel.
Under 6 years –4.30—5.00
6—9 years 5.00-
9—12 years 5.30-
A teenage 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
ART CLASSES
Art classes in Ballymahon are to re-
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