Tubberclair Glasson Notes

Good Luck: Good luck to three local children participating in the National Community Games Finals this weekend in Athlone IT. Eve Kelleher and Keith Harrington will compete in the gymnastics, while Lisa Harrington takes part in the swimming competition. All three are wished the best of luck. Congratulations Congratulations to local girl Audrey Murphy who qualified in four different competitions at the recent Leinster Fleadh in Wicklow on the weekend of July 10-12 last. The 19-year-old went through in the Fiddle Slow Airs, Whistle Slow Airs, Flute Show Airs and Whistle general competitions and now goes forward to represent Leinster at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Tullamore on August 21 to 23 next. Audrey is wished the best of luck in all competitions. Glasson Pre-School Open Day Glasson Pre-School Open Day will take place in Glasson Heritage Centre on Saturday, August 22 next from 10am to 12 noon. All are welcome. For further information call Lorraine on 087 9682402 or 087 2112768. Cemetery Day Sunday next is Cemetery Day in Tubberclair and it's hoped all graves will be cleaned for the day. To help, there will be a skip in graveyard this weekend up until Monday, August 17 next. Stewards will be on duty on the day to help out with the traffic. The Blessing of the Graves and Open air Mass gets underway at 3pm. Baptismal Team Meeting The next Baptismal Team meeting takes place on Tuesday, September 1 at 8.15pm in the Parochial House. Anyone who wants to get a baby baptised over the next few weeks should contact Fr Mulvany on 090 6485103. Collection A recent collection for the Volunteer Missionary Movement last weekend came to €1,380. Many thanks to all who gave so generously. Music Lessons Traditional music lessons on tin whistle, flute and fiddle for all ages, from beginners to advanced now available in Glasson. For further information contact 086 3790754. Lourdes Pilgrimage The Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from September 12 to 17 next. For booking places and further information please contact Pilgrimages Abroad at 01 6359300. Log On To New Parish Website A new parish website was officially launched recently. Locals are invited to click on www.tubberclairchurch.com for all the latest parish news, events, photos, a history of the area as well as the important contact numbers for groups working in Tubberclair. Parent and Toddler Group The local Parent and Toddler Group now meet every Friday in Tubberclair Community Centre at 10am. All are welcome. For further information call 087 2959826. Progressive 25 Progressive 25 takes place every Wednesday in Tubberclair Community Centre at 9pm. All are welcome. If you have an event/notice or photos for inclusion in the Tubberclair/Glasson notes contact Deirdre Verney at 090 6434323 or email: deirdre.verney@westmeathindependent.ie