Tubberclair Glasson Notes
Road disruption: A one-way system for traffic is in place for the next five weeks as a result of the closure of the Low Road, Glasson, for sewerage scheme works. The works came in to effect last Tuesday and will continue until September 8 next to facilitate pipelaying for the new Glasson/Ballykeeran/Coosan sewerage scheme. Heavy vehicle traffic is asked to divert via Roscommon and Mullingar instead. Ballymahon Walking Club The following are some of the walks on Wednesday evenings for July and August and everyone is welcome to join the group. August 5 the group will head to Glasson departing Ballymahon Mart at 8pm. August 12 the walk is along the canal and, again the starting point is Ballymahon Mart at 8pm. Then on August 19, the group heads for Newcastle Forest and everyone is asked to congregate at Newcastle Bridge at 8pm. On August 26 there will be another walk in the canal area after meeting at Ballymahon Mart at 8pm. For further information please call 087 9937533. Cemetery Day Cemetery Day takes place on Sunday, August 16, next at 3pm. Youth 2000 Summer Festival The Youth 2000 Summer Festival takes place in Clonmacnois from Thursday, August 13, to Sunday, August 16. For young people aged 16-35, it's an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Bishop Frank Caggiano, Vicar of Evangelisation in the Diocese of Brooklyn will be the main speaker at the event. New Pre-School Glasson Pre-School opening in September in the Heritage Centre. Limited places are available. For further information call Lorraine on 087 9682402 or 087 2112768. 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 meets 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