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STORYTELLING

Next session of storytelling in Castledockrell Hall is on Thursday, January 17, at 8 p.m. Refreshments served. Thanks to all friends from far and near who month after month during 2018 travelled for Storytelling Sessions. We look forward to welcoming you back for 2019. Whether you can attend every month or only now and again you are welcome. Come along and bring a friend. Happy New Year to all.

SYMPATHY

Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Monica Atkinson, who died recently. May she rest in peace.

BINGO

Bingo continues every Thursday evening in Marshalstown Community Centre starting at 8.30 p.m. with three big jackpots to play for.

Thanks to all who attended the bingo and to those who helped out at bingo each week for your continued support throughout 2018.

A happy New Year to all.

SOCIAL DANCING

The next social in Marshalstown community centre takes place on Friday, January 18, with music by Glenn Flynn. Doors open 9.30 p.m. Dancing starts at 10 p.m. Admission including tea is €8.

DUMPING

It was disappointing to see people have started dumping household rubbish on roads within the parish over the Christmas/ New Year time including clothing and turkey carcasses.

NOTES DEADLINE

Happy New Year to all readers of and contributors to these notes.

Please note due to an earlier deadline items for the notes should reach me by 6 p.m. on the Thursday before each issue including on bank holiday weekends.

Also only not for profit items should be included in the notes. Thank you for your co-operation.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, February 19: First Confessions/Service of Light, Castledockrell. Friday, March 15: Confirmation. Thursday, March 21: First Confessions, Marshalstown. Saturday, May 4: First Holy Communion Marshalstown. Sunday, May 12: First Holy Communion, Castledockrell. Sunday, May 26: Patron, Marshalstown. Friday, July 5: Patron, Castledockrell.