Longford town local notes August 21
Area/Estate Litter League final The judging of the 2009 Town Final took place recently. This year's winning area consists of Ardnacassa, Ardnacassa Lawns, Ardnacassa Manor, Midara Gardens, Viewmount and Dublin Road from the Ardnacassa entrance to the Ardagh Road.
This area received a score of 97 percent by the independent adjudicator. The areas which finished as runners up included St. Patrick's Terrace, Butterfield, Deanscurragh, St. Mary's Terrace and the Ballinalee Road from the entrance of St. Mel's College to the Social Welfare Office entrance.
This area received 92 percent. Well done to the winning area. A prize giving evening will take place at a later date which has yet to be decided.
The late Annie McKenna
On August 18 Annie McKenna of St Mel's Road in Longford died peacefully in the care of the staff at Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. The popular Longford town resident will be sadly missed by her family, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains will be removed to St Mel's Cathedral today (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. Her funeral mass will then take place at the cathedral tomorrow (Thursday, August 20) at 11am with burial in Ballymacormack Cemetery following the mass. May she rest in peace.
Cathedral Circle
Recent winners: 1st prize 260 euro Thomas Campbell, Market Sq, Longford, promoter 15 euro Angela Greer; 2nd prize 130 euro Eanna Nolan, Carrickmoran, Newtowncashel, 12 euro Angela Greer; 3rd prize 70 euro Carole Ryan, 58 Teffia Park, Longford, 8 euro Gerard Fallon; 3rd prize 70 euro Sean Hastings, c/o promoter, 8 euro Evelyn Stephenson, Farneyhoogan; 3rd prize 70 euro Rose Mulligan, 2 Park View , Longford, 8 euro Angela Greer. Next draw 17th August 2009. Stay in to win!
Kidney Assoc says thanks
The County Longford Kidney Association would like to thank everyone for their generosity in its recent church gate collection. A special thanks also to the organisation's loyal collectors who are always there every year. You are all very much appreciated. Many thanks.
Molly's Pottery
Pottery classes are taking place in Lanesboro on Saturday mornings from 11.30am to 1.30pm and on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The price is 30 euro. Contact Thomas 0879198882 for further details.
Longford Mall & Sports complex
The Swimming pool will be closed from August 16 to 30 inclusive. This is to accommodate essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our patrons. The Gym, Indoor hall and Astro Pitches will operate as normal.
September Swimming Lessons and Classes:
Enrolment date for all our lessons and classes will be August 19.
Adult Swim Lessons: Sunday 6pm starting September 13; Tuesday 8 & 8.45pm Starting September 8; Wednesday 8.30pm Starting September 9; Deep end lessons: Monday 9.15pm starting September 7.
Child Swim Lessons: Monday & Thursdays 4pm,4.45pm,5.30pm starting September 7; Saturday 12pm & 12.45pm starting September 5; Sunday 12pm & 12.45pm Starting September 6; Advanced child lessons: Saturday 1.30pm starting September 5; Toddler Swim Lessons: Saturday 1.30pm starting September 5.
Aquafit: Monday 8.30pm starting September 14; Tuesday 1.15pm starting September 8; Wednesday 8am starting September 9; Deep end Aquafit: Tuesday 9.15pm starting September 8.
Fitness Classes: Boxercise: Monday 8pm starting September 14; Stability Ball: Wednesday 7.45pm starting September 9; Fit Step: Tuesday 7pm starting September 8; Pilates: Wednesday 7pm & Thursday 8am Starting September 9 and 10; Junior Boxercise & kick: Wednesday 5pm starting September 16; Ladies Gym fit: Thursday 9pm starting September 10. Contact us on 043 33 46431/46536 for further details.
Cemetery Sunday in Ballymacormack
Cemetery Sunday will be held in Ballymacormack Cemetery this weekend, Sunday August 23. Mass will be held in the Cemetery at 1pm and all parishoners are asked to notify neighbours and relatives to tidy up graves for the event. There will be no 1pm Mass in St Mel's Cathedral on Sunday, due to Cemetery Sunday.
St. Christopher's Thank You
St. Christopher's Services acknowledge and thank:
Handbag and Jewellery Sale (14,000),
Teffia Residents Association (500),
Brian Kenny, Cambridge, England (200),
Longford Marathon 2008 (20,000),
Edgeworthstown Church Gate Collection (805),
Ardagh Church Gate Collection (445),
Ballinalee Church Gate Collection (703),
Ballymahon Church Gate Collection (1,201.06),
Newtownforbes Church Gate Collection (456.10),
Abbeyshrule Church Gate Collection (225),
Killoe Church Gate Collection (915.63), Legan Church Gate Collection (215),
Dromard Church Gate Collection (775),
Newtowncashel Church Gate Collection (637.80),
Lanesboro Church Gate Collection (655.33),
Killashee / Clondra Church Gate Collection (415),
Eamon Reynolds, Drumlish (100),
McCormack's Bar, Abbeylara (375),
Slowey's Bar Legan (650),
Casey's Bar Newtownforbes Collection Box (72.71),
Granard Branch Sponsored Walk (6,000),
Granard Church Gate Collection (1,900),
Micheal Gunn (120),
Martina Farrell and Friends Ladies Mini Marathon (1,990.20),
Loretta Gannon, Newbridge Ladies Mini Marathon (835),
Trappes Newsagents Collection Box (79.08),
Carrickedmond Church Gate Collection (303.60),
Longford Mara Cycle per Eamon O'Ceallaigh (4,500),
Fintan Murtagh, Granard (200),
Colmcille Branch, Dring Festival (5,000),
Colmcille Church Gate Collection (1,400),
Colmcille collection boxes (430),
Ulster Bank Staff Charity Fund (5,000)
and Lough Ree Sub-Aqua Club (400).
Co Longford Shooting and Conservation
By now all members have received details of the new licence system. Full details about the system, along with the new application form, can be downloaded from the national website which is www.nargc.ie and should you require further advice or help, please contact the National Secretary, Barry Sullivan 087-9133766 or Seamus Denning 087-6213500.
Grow
Have you been feeling worried, depressed, lonely? Is life becoming a struggle for you? Would you like to take part in a group that will support you through the difficult times? If so, then why not come along to our GROW meetings, held in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Road, Longford on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. For confidential information please call Consuelo at: 087 822 5797. Website: www.grow.ie. Infoline 1890 474 474
Hair Square in line
for national award
Longford's Hair Square has made it through to the final of the seventh Schwarzkopf Irish Hairdressing Business Awards, the most prestigious awards in the Irish Hairdressing Calendar. The business was successful in reaching the final in the Leinster Salon of the Year, Salon Design Award and Manager of the Year categories.
The winners will be announced at the awards' luncheon on October 12 in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.
Longford Darts
Longford Darts AGM will take place in Friday August 21 at 9pm in the El Paso, Kenagh. Everyone welcome to attend.
Templemichael & Ballymacormack Gun club
There will be a meeting this Thursday night (Aug 20) at Joe Lyons pub at 9pm sharp!. The main purpose of this meeting is to give members an opportunity to renew their membership and insurance.
Club membership and Insurance remains at 80 euro and insurance cover ended on July 31last. Members will not be covered until the fee is paid to the fund officer so this should be paid as soon as possible. This meeting will also facilitate those who have any questions about the new three year gun licence. Any person seeking to apply for the new firearm certificate must have valid insurance so it is important that this is in place in order for the application to be processed.
The club wishes to offer deepest sympathy on behalf of all members to the Murray and Mc Dermot families on their recent bereavements.
Subway support for Special Olympics
Local Subway store owner Chris Flanagan has teamed up with Special Olympics Ireland to support the organisation as it works to change the lives of people with an intellectual disability throughout the county. Chris and his staff are part of a year long nationwide fundraising campaign which has been launched by the Subway chain in the Republic of Ireland in partnership with Special Olympics Ireland.
Customers visiting the Subway store at Anally Court now have the option of donating their loose change into collection boxes which have been provided by Special Olympics Ireland.
"All 107 Subway stores throughout Ireland are putting their weight behind this fundraising campaign and we are confident that our customers in Longford will join us in supporting Special Olympics Ireland," said Chris. "Every cent that we collect will make a difference and will help Special Olympics Ireland to continue to change the lives of its athletes, family members and volunteers."
Diabetes Federation
The Diabetes Federation of Ireland Longford branch is holding its next meeting on Monday August 24 at 8pm in the Health Centre, Dublin Road, Longford. All are welcome to attend.
Refurbishment complete at St John's Church
St. John's Church in Streete has come to the end of a six year restoration and redocoration project which cost p500,000.
The scheme attracting funding from various government and heritage bodies but the amount raised in the town and county was remarkable, according to organisers.
"The Auction and the 'Who wants to be a Thousandaire' were obvious successes but more than twice as much came from private donations," a spokesperson said.
Mr. Peter Wilson of Lismore Cartrons, the secretary of the Restoration Committee said "Whilst the parishioners gave 100 percent, without the support of the wider community we would not be where we are today."
St. John's Church forms a striking landmark on the north side of Longford.
It is close to the river in the oldest part of the town, occupying the site of a Dominican Abbey which was presumedly dedicated to St. Michael, as in 'Templemichael'. Visitors have commented on the unusual beauty of St. John's which results from it dating from the 1700s and the church having been restored using materials and colours of that period.
On Thursday September 3 next at 8pm, Bishop Ken Clarke will preside and preach at a specially composed Service of Thanksgiving in St. John's Church.
"Everyone will be welcome," the Rector, Canon David Catterall told the Leader.
Biodance
A series of six sessions of Biodance will commence in the Longford Arms Hotel on Thursday September 17 at 7.30pm. Titled 'the Dance of Life', each Biodance session will last for one and half hours.
Biodance is the 'Dance of Life' and classes are designed to create a safe space where the participant deeply connects with and expresses their potentials of health, well being and happiness.
The six sessions cost 45 euro, or eight euro per session. Registration is required by August 20. The sessions will run until October 22. For further information please contact Catherine on 071-9138515 or 087-9983056.
Variety Show auditions
Auditions are taking place on Thursday August 23 next at the Temperance Hall, Longford for the Longford Variety Group performance 'All Aboard Starlight Express' which takes place from November 15-19.
Auditions begin at 7:45pm at the Anally Hotel Ballroom. This year there are two categories: 8-12 years and 13-16 years. Limited places are available for this year's performance with just 25 in the 8-12 category and 15 places in the 13-16 category. Contact Brian Murray on (086) 1071992 for further details.
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