Clonaslee

THANKS

Thank you to all who attended the production of Cinderella, a panto. Much work was put into the preparation. It sold out all six shows, to great laughs and responses from the audience. Thanks to all who sponsored spot prizes, donated items, and gave their time to help.

MARK YOUR DIARIES

The Clodiagh Players will be on stage the last week of March with a production of ‘The Cripple of Innishman’ by Martin McDonagh. A night of tears, laughter and a twist.

MISSION

In St Manman’s church , Monday May 19 to Friday May 23. Mark your calendars for this enlightening talk. More later.

SOLO CONCERT

Local Tom Conroy will feature in a solo concerts, singing and playing piano, in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise on Wednesday February 19 at 9:30 pm Tickets t €10 at the door.

CLONASLEE CCE

Music lessons Thursdays 4:15pm to 7:30 pm in Community Centre, tin whistle, button and piano accordion, fiddle, banjo and keyboard , beginners and advanced.  Call John Conway on 085-285-1772. Traditional English singing classes starting, call teacher Sarah 085-106-7807. Membership: family €20, senior €12, junior €6, call Bridget Conway, Secretary on 085-1067875.

SCOIL BHRÍDE

The village school is taking names for September 2014. Will parents of Junior infants write to the school, with child’s name, address, date of birth, PPS number and a contact number. Forms will be given later to those who make contact. Call 057-864-8334 from 2pm to 4pm for more.

CASTLECUFFE NS

Call Castlecuffe National School on 057-864-8238 if you wish to enrol your child for the school term starting September 2014. Enrolment forms and information will be given.

BINGO bus

Bus leaves Clonaslee PO on Friday at 7:45pm for Bingo in Tullamore. Bus leaves Sunday nights for bingo in Mountmellick at 7:30 pm. €5 return..

COMMUNITY GYM

Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm. Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm. Over 16 years old welcome to join.

SOCIAL DANCE

Lessons on Tuesdays 8pm to 9.30 pm in the Community Centre. No partner needed. Line dancing on Wednesdays 11am – 12 noon for persons 50yrs and over. Set dancing for adult beginners Mondays from 7:30 -8:30pm. Both of these events at An Sean Chistin, a purpose built dance facility and rambling house at Irey, Ballyfin. Further details from Maureen Culleton on 087-648-2038.

BINGO

Social Services Bingo Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm in the Heritage Centre. Come along for bingo, chat and a cuppa.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Second hand school uniforms available for sale in the Heritage Centre. Call in when open.

PARENT TODDLER

Clonaslee Parent Toddler group meet Tuesdays in the Community Centre 9:30- 11:30 am. €3 per family. Call Maureen on 087-691-9056.

IRISH DANCING

Parochial Hall Tuesdays, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. New members welcome, all levels & ages.

WHIST

Sunday night 9 pm sharp in the Parochial Hall. All welcome. Results: Sunday February 16: Top score: V Kearns. Gents: 1 T Casey 2 PJ Connolly. Ladies: 1 B O’Brien 2 Kathleen Kennedy. Quarters: 1 Mick Kelly 2 Jim O’Brien 3 Tom Gowing 4 Patricia Quinn. Lowest score: Becky Thompson. Raffle: Mary Lawless, Dinny Kelly, Sean Kennedy, T Casey, Tom Gowing, Tom Kearns.

PARISH LOTTO

Jackpot not won. Winning no: 8-1-20. €30 winners: Joseph McRedmond, Clonabeg; Ciara O’Donovan, Tullamore Road; Roisin O’Donovan, Tullamore Road; Eamon Conroy, Graigue; Paddy Farrell, Chapel Street; Thomas Horan, Wranglestown. Promoter’s prize: Eileen Digan, Chris Horan, Matt Barrett. Next week: €2,150.

CLON ST MANMANS

Jackpot not won Winning no: 18-15-5-28. €40 winners: Paddy Murray, Theresa and Ann Geoghegan, Dermot Scully, Rory Conroy, Jimmy Rigney. Promoter’s prize: Pat Carroll. Next week’s Jackpot: €3,400.