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Mohill

DIAMOND ANnIVERSARY: We wish to add our congratulations to the many received by Sean & Tess McGuinness,Drumboy Mohill who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends at Lough Rynn Castle Hotel last weekend. It was a momentous occasion thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Sean and Tess as you celebrated this special milestone in your life’s journey may you always know how much happiness you bring to the lives of those around you and may you always remember how much you are loved. Wishing you all the blessings and happiness you deserve now and for many more years to come.

Ballinalee

MONTHS MIND: The months mind mass for the late Nancy McGivney Kiltyclough will be celebrated at 8pm on Friday 17 Feb in Holy Trinity Church Ballinalee.

Killoe

Fine Gael: The annual General meeting of the Killoe branch will be held in the old Forge on Monday night 20 February at 9pm. All members please attend, new members welcome. Local Councillor will also be present.

Ballinagh

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Loch Gowna

BLOOD DONORS: There is an opportunity to give blood at the IBTS mobile clinic in St Brigids Community Centre, Loch Gowna Wednesday 14th March 2012 & Thursday 15th March 2012 from 5pm – 8.30pm.Please note days & clinic opening times. Help ensure essential blood supplies are always available by giving blood regularly. For further details please contact our lo-call donor information line 1850- 731137 or John Healy ,area manager at our Ardee Regional office 041 6859994 or www.giveblood.ie.

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Finea

CLOTHING COLLECTION: A clothing collection will take place in St Marys NS Finea on Wed 15 Feb next. Anyone wishing to contribute clothing may bring them along anytime during the week please.

Carrigallen

WATER CHARGES: No water charges for well owners. Domestic well owners in county Leitrim can breathe a sigh of relief after the European Commission confirmed that those who use their own wells for their water supply will not have to pay a further water tax. It had been feared that a European Directive would lead to the imposing of a flatrate levy or metered fee on well owners. But this has been averted. However the position in relation to those on private water schemes is not as clear cut. Many householders in rural Leitrim are on such schemes and a significant number pay between 60 euro and 100 euro a year for their water supply. Many people are asking the question are we ruled now by Europe and telling us what we should and not do, the recent case of not allowing the Irish people to cut and win their own turf which has been done for hundreds and if not thousands of years by generations. Many wonder what Irish people would have done if this terrible rule was to be had in the war years when no coal or oils were coming into Ireland . People would die of cold. The government should not stand idly by and let this happen to the Irish people.

Mohill

FEAST OF ST MEL: Tuesday last 7th February was the feast of St Mel. He is said to have been a Briton who came to Ireland with St Patrick,his uncle with whom he worked until he was ordained in Ardagh.He is one of the earliest Irish saints and gave the religious veil to Saint Brigid. He is the patron Saint of our diocese and is commemorated in the name of our cathedral in Longford. He died in 488.

Finea

DEATH: The late Mrs Paricia O’Neill. The death ocurrd onnFRiday Jan 27last oa St Canullas Nursing Home Killiucan of Mrs ParickO’Neill nee Murtagh ‘The farm” Dubbllin Rd castlepollard and a nativee off Williamstown Finnea.patsy as she was affectoanttely known passd away pafeefullly folowing a l;ong illness bravely borne an will be saddly misssd. Of a very pleasant & inoffeensive dispotiion,she was a wondefful caring person who hellpeedouuttinmany paish activvitiies &other eevents reglarly. Heer reemaiins were removedto St Michaels Church,, Castlapollard on Sat evenning at 7.300pm,.Burial took pplace inlocal cemetery followinng requiem mass the nxt mmorrniing at 11.30am.the atndance at bboth remmoval & funneal waas very larrge & wuidely respesenntauve of the esteem in which the late Patsy was held. Deepest sympathy is extended to her loving husband Eugene sons Martin Finbar Joseph & Eoin daughter Claire sisters Mary Margaret Lily & Catherine,grandchildren daughters in law nephews nieces & extended family. May she rest in peace.

Carrigallen

DEATH OF MRS MARY BRIGID MURRAY: There is widespread regret in the area and surrounding parishes at the death of Mrs Mary Brigid Murray,Gortermone Carrigallen which has occurred at the general hospital Cavan following a brief illness with cancer which she kept on the bright side at all time going about her usual work and looking after her beautiful garden of flowers and her beautiful home in which she was so proud of. Known to her numerous friends and neighbours as Mary B. She made friends easily which were to last and made many visits to all her neighbours to see could she do something to help them. She endeared herself to everyone after her marriage to her late husband Noel, the couple emigrated to England for a number of years and returned later to Longford and he was employed by the ESB for a number of years. After his retirement the couple and family returned to Mary Bs native Gortermone for to look after her ageing parents which she adored. Her hobbies included gardening ballroom dancing and bingo in which 4 generations attend namely her late mother Brigid herself daughter Cathleen and granddaughter Cathleen and on Sunday at Carrigallen bingo there was a minutes silence as a mark of respect in her honour. May her gentle soul RIP. She was predeceased by her husband Noel parents and brother Eugene. Sympathy is extended to her daughters Mrs Mary Murray, Manchester England, Mrs Cathleen Curran Corrigan, Mrs Judy Mulligan, Lanesboro Co Longford, brother Mr Tommy McIntyre Wales 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The removal of remains and funeral following requiem mass in Saint Marys church Carrigallen was very large and representative. Very Rev D Murray PP officiated. Burial took place in adjoining cemetery.