Edgeworthstown local news Feb 11

ENROLMENT: St. Mary's Natinal School Edgeworthstown will hold its enrolment this week for Junior Infants at the school. Application forms will be available at the school.

SYMPATHY

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jack Stuart of Main Street who passed away recently. Jack had a great knowledge of local history and folklore and was a well known figure throughout the region. RIP

COLLECTION

Lourdes invalid fund collection will be taken up at all masses this coming weekend 12th and 13th February.

RECRUITING

The National Learning Network is currently recruiting learners for their horticultural Programme which is run on the grounds of the Manor Nursing home. Interested parties should be on social welfare payment. Interested persons can contact Alan on 087-9065521

CITIZENS' INFO

Edgeworthstown Citizens Information Outreach Service information, Advice and Advocacy, A Free and Confidential service. Information on Benefits, Rights and Entitlements on: Employment, Social welfare, Health, Housing, Tax, Education, Justice and Consumer Affairs. Contact us at The Green, Ballymahon Road, Edgeworthstown, Every Friday from 4 til 6pm. or log on to www.longfordcic.ie or email longford@citinfo.ie or phone 043-33-41069. Polish and slovakian interpreters available.

CEILI BAND

Ceili Band Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 12th at 3pm on the Green in Edgeworthstown, Under 12;s and under 15's required, Please come along and join in. We are working towards the forthcoming fleadh on May 8th in Granard. All Membership fees are expected to be in by Saturday 12th . Under 12's is €6 each or family membership is €20, single under 18's is €12.

GRADUATION

Congratulations to Emma Doyle who Graduated recently with an honours degree in Midwifery. Emma is the eldest daughter of Ann and Michael Doyle of Garryandrew. Emma has gone to take up a post in Basildon Hospital, London. Brest of luck to her in her future career.

MESA

Are you a person with a disability looking for work? An Employment Officer from MESA (Midland Employment Support Agency) will be available in the The Green, Edgeworthstown, on Tuesday 15th February from 2.30 – 4.30pm. MESA is a service which enables people with disabilities to access mainstream employment. For further information or to make an appointment please use any of the contact details: Tel: Brenda 086 3872 855 or email:longford@mesa4.com