Longford ICA's recent announcements, events and celebrations

Sympathies
We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends and fellow Guild members of Doris Looker . Doris was a long time member and former president of the Granard ICA guild and will be sadly missed by all who knew her, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

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Legan Flower evening
Legan ICA ladies are holding their annual flower demonstration tonight Wednesday, December 10 in the Aurora Hall Legan at 8pm. This is always a lovely evening and for €15 you are also treated to a festive supper, the ladies also hold a cake sale on the same evening with all proceeds from the night going to very deserving charities, this year the charities are The Wheelchair Association and the Alzheimer's association, so head over to Legan for a lovely festive evening.

Lotto
Our next lotto will be held on December 17th for a jackpot of €1,100. As this will be the last draw before the Christmas break we will also have some extra prizes on the day so make sure to get your envelopes in on time, envelopes can be purchased from any guild member or from Bell's shop Newtownforbes.

Nollaig Na mBan
Our annual Nollaig Na mBan celebrations will be held in the Longford Arms Hotel on Tuesday the 6th January, this night is open to all and we would love to see as many ladies as possible join us on the night, cost is €25 and this includes a lovely supper and dancing afterwards to Sean Hussey, so put the date in your diary and join us as we celebrate the end of the Christmas season.

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Activities in ICA HQ
Activities in ICA HQ this week, classes are open to all. Monday 6.15 to 7.15pm Set Dancing; Wednesday 6 to 6.50pm Pilates. Thursday 8pm Keep Fit with Line Dancing.

Friday 11am to 2pm Craft Morning. Saturday 4pm to 6pm Crochet class with Virginia.