Notes 15/12/2014 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

DEATH
The death took place,on Thursday last,the 11th of December,of Kieran Eustace, New Row. Kieran was one of life's true gentleman,and his love of all things, relative to his Cashel roots,was very evident whenever you had a conversation with him.His strong passion,particularly,for both G.A.A. and Politics,was always to the fore,and he always let you know where he stood,without being forceful about it.His passing will leave a great void in our parish of Cashel,and he will be greatly missed.To his grieving relatives and friends,we extend our deepest sympathy.May his Soul Rest in Peace.

G.A.A.
The Cashel GAA Club AGM ,deferred as a mark of respect to the late Kieran Eustace,will be held in the Clubhouse on this Friday,the 19th of December,  at 8pm and not as stated in the Parish  Newsletter.All members are requested to attend,and new members are welcome.

DRAMA
Newtowncashel Drama group are hard at work preparing this seasons production. There will be a general meeting for all members in The Hill on Monday the 22nd at 9pm. Please can everyone attend. New members welcome as always.

CHRISTMAS DAY RUN
The Annual Christmas Day Run from Newtowncashel to Lanesborough in aid of the Longford branch of MS Ireland is being organised again for the 24th year. As a result of this event approximately €170,000 has been raised for Multiple Sclerosis. All are welcome, walkers start from the Hill at 11.45 am and runners at 12.15, finish at the Hall in Lanesborough where refreshments are available. Further details and sponsorship cards are available from Michael Flood, Newtowncashel (Tel: 086-0880855); Brigid Mullooly, Lanesborough (Tel: 04333-21019); L and K's Village Shop in Newtowncashel or O’Brien’s Corner Shop, Lanesborough. All participants will receive a free t-shirt kindly sponsored by Peter Hanley Motors. We would greatly appreciate your support as this is in aid of a very worthy cause. Longford MS has come to depend on this event over the past 23 years and would like to extend their appreciation for the effort given.

SCHOOL CONCERT
The Staff and Pupils of St.Mary's National School present their Bi-ennial Christmas Concert in The Hill, this Wednesday the 17th and Thursday the 18th of December.The concert consists of three performances presented by the Junior, Middle and Senior pupils. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. Curtain at 7.00 p.m. sharp.

DO THIS IN MEMORY
The First Communion children and their parents,participate in the liturgy ,this sunday the 21st of December,the fourth Sunday of Advent.

JUNIOR CHOIR.
Rehersals for Christmas Day will be held on Saturday the 20th of December from 5.00 p.m.  until 6.00 p.m. ,and Sunday the 21st of December,after Mass till 12.30 p.m. All who are to participate on Christmas Day are asked to attend the rehersals.The Junior Choir will also participate in the Do this in Memory Mass on Sunday the 21st of December.

SENIOR CHOIR
The Senior Choir hold a practise,for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve,this saturday the 20th of December,at 6.00 p.m. All members are asked to attend.

COLUMN
To coincide wit the re-opening of St.Mel's Cathedral,the erection of a limestone column in the Church grounds ,has been completed.Thecolumn will serve as a reminder of the historic link between Cashel and the Cathedral.It will also recall,the patient skill,craftmanship and expertise of the stonemasons who carved the columns by hand.