Notes 18/06/2012 - Newtowncashel - Co. Longford

SAORVIEW
A public meeting about the switchover to digital television service will be held in "The Hill" on Tuesday June 26th at 8.30pm.  Valerie Maguire will attend to answer questions.  All are welcome.

NEWTOWNCASHEL DEFIBRILLATOR GROUP
Newtowncashel Defibrillator Group will hold a meeting on Tues 26th June in the GAA Clubhouse at 8pm.  We are especially appealing to the people in the Derryhaun and Elfeet areas to attend as we are anxious to place the remaining two defibrillators. Training will be provided for the people in these areas.

NEWTOWNCASHEL TODDLER GROUP
Newtowncashel Toddler Group meets next on Tuesday June 24th.  See you then!

GAMES SUCCESS
Congratulations to Tony Bermingham who came fourth in the National Art and modelling competition recently in Athlone, and to Zara Mulvihill and Áine Bannon who won medals at the County Community Games Track and Field events recently in Ballymahon.  Well done to all the local children who competed, and to those who mentored them.

CAIRDE BEAG OPEN DAY AND ENROLMENT
Cairde Beag Pre-School and Childminding Facility, Carrowbeg, are holding their Open Day on Tuesday July 3rd, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.  Anyone wishing to enrol their child for September 2012 is invited to attend.  There will be a bouncing castle, face painting, fun and refreshments!  If you would like any further information please contact Sile on (043) 332 5889 or (086) 317 5753.

SLIM-A-THON
We are continuing to have community walks and cycling and everybody is welcome to come along to any of our evenings and help to keep up the morale for those competing.  Sponsorship cards are available from any of the officials and you can sponsor any of the participants.

CUMANN NA MBUNSCOL
Well done to our Schools football team on reaching the final of the Division 4B Championship.  The Panel was Niamh Skelly, Sarah Farrell, Lauren Casey, Aine Bannon, Seoighe Mulvihill, Niall Casey, Loughlann Healy, Jamie Birmingham, Ciara Healy, Brian Kelly, Molly Fox, Eoin Mulvihill, Maeve Dervin, Lisa Dowd and Gerard Brennan.  It’s was the first time ever that Cashel had two teams competing in the final.  Unfortunately the mixed team lost out to Abbeylara despite a spirited display at a sun-drenched Pearse Park. Well done to all involved.

ICA
Longford Federation Garden Competition 2012.  Flower Garden Competition: Confined to ICA members only. 1st Prize: Philo Kelly Trophy & Valuable runner up prizes.  Vegetable Garden Competition: This competition is open to all gardeners, male and female in Co. Longford. 1st Prize: Quinn Supply Stores Trophy & Valuable runner up prizes. Entries before June 23rd. Judging will take place during the 1st and 2nd week in July. Send your entries to Lilian Walsh on 086-6014661.

CASHEL GAA LOTTO
The Cashel GAA Lotto is nearing €10,000.  To be in with a chance of winning, play your numbers now!  There are weekly, monthly or yearly options available.

NATIONAL CARERS’ WEEK
National Carers’ Week – Caring from our Family Carers’ own health. The Association hosts a Carers’ Health Fair in the Longford Arms Hotel on Tuesday June 19th, from 10.00am to 2.00pm.  Health checks provided will include: blood pressure, lung capacity, cholesterol and hearing to name but a few.  The event and the checks are free of charge.  Check http://www.carersirealnd.com for more details, or ring (044) 934 7922.

Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camp
As school holidays are almost upon us our focus now changes to our local Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp. As in previous years these camps provide boys and girls – between the ages of 6 and
13 – with an action-packed and fun-filled week of activity during the summer holidays which revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games while also supplying each child with a full kit and gear bag. This year our local camp will take place again in Lanesboro from 30th July to 3rd August. Discounted bookings can be
availed of by visiting www.gaa.ie/kelloggsculcamps. If you are considering sending your son/daughter to a camp this summer we would definitely recommend a Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp.
For all up to date information please see the Coaching and Games Notes in the Longford
Leader each week or visit www.longfordgaa.ie.