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NEWTOWNCASHEL LOCAL NOTES THE 29TH JANUARY 2017
ST.MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL EXTENSION OFFICIAL OPENING.
St. Mary's National School invites all in the community to celebrate it's 50 years with the Official Opening and Blessing of the new extension,by Bishop Francis Duffy.This commemorative event will take place on Tuesday the 13th of February ,at 12 p.m. in the new School Hall. A special invite is extended to all past pupils/parents,particularly those who were on the roll in 1967/1968.We would appreciate your assistance in extending this invitation to past pupils living outside of the parish.
I.C.A.
Newtowncashel ICA resumes after the Christmas break with the monthly meeting taking place on Tuesday 6th February at 8pm in "The Hill" Newtowncashel. We look forward to seeing everyone back after the break and to start our busy 2018. New members welcome as always.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The local Community Games Art Competition was held last Thursday the 25th of January in The Hill.There was a huge turnout for the event,and full credit to the Casshel Community Games Committee for organising it so professionally.The following are the results;
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Special thanks to the three judges,Kate and Katie Bohan and Dylan Mulvihill.
CONCERN CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Once again a sincere thanks to all who supported our fast and church gate collection.
Church gate collection €725 Sponsorship cards €350 and donation €200. Total of €1275 which is a fantastic collection and a sincere thanks to everyone who helped out to make it such a success.
CYCLE AND HEADSHAVE
The community of Newtowncashel and surrounding areas came out in strength
on Saturday to support Co. Longford Hospice Homecare. Proceedings stared
with a cycle, where young and not so young, cycled distances from 25km to
4km. On Saturday night, the fun continued with a Head and Beard Shave where
eight very brave souls lined up for the chop.
The organisers would like to thank all who supported this very worthy cause;
the local GAA club, the stewards, the nurses, the catering crew, those who gave
spot prizes; all those who cycled and had their heads and beards shaved, The
Local, our MC John Bawle and barber Ben Hussey. The presentation to Hospice
will be done at a later date.
Dolmen Drama Group.
Dolmen Drama Group are busy putting finishing touches to their production of “See the Light of Day” a three act play written and produced by Liam Finnegan.
The group recently formed but members have up to 30 years experience in Amateur Drama in County Longford.
The Play which is not suitable for audience under 16 is set in the Ireland of the 1930’s and 1970’s, an Ireland totally different to our
modern society. We visit the McGarry household, a small farm family struggling to make a living and their interaction with their neighbours. Witness the plight of women in society back then and the control of the Church in their everyday life.
An incident takes place which has consequences for all, we see the fallout from that, and how they wrestle with their conscience, will
they do the right thing of will their strong religious beliefs win out. A night of “Drama” not to be missed. Tickets can be booked with
Backstage Theatre on 043 3347888 or on www.backstage.ie
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
First Confession; Thursday March the 1st at 7 p.m.
First Holy Communion; Sunday May the 13th 2018 at 12 Noon Mass.
CYCLING CLUB
It is intended to start a cycling club in the parish of Cashel. It will cater for all ages,and it will only succeed if people are willing to come together.We have many cyclists in the parish,who cycle on their own,and we are hoping to to get all these and indeed the younger people cycling together,and thereby create a good parish spirit.Contact people are ,Conor Skelly, John Kenny,Gary Beattie, John Morrissey,Mick Casey. It is hoped to start on Sunday the 11th February ,starting from the Village at 2 p.m..No need to be a professional,just wear a helmet and a high viz vest.And of course ..a bicycle!
FIRESIDE TALES
The latest edition of Jude Flynn's 'Fireside Tales' is now on sale. Included is a very interesting article and interview with Mrs.Casserly from the former Newtowncashel P.O.
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.
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