Afterschool Events: Monday- Kickboxing.
Tuesday- Fit Kids
Wednesday- Games, Quiz etc.
Thursday- Music
Friday-Carpentry

Pre-School- Children: wishing to attend for 2013 & 2014 should enrol now.

Baby Room-Booked out until after September 2012.

Minister Visit: Minister Frances Fitzgerald paid a visit to Fingers & Toes Community Childcare, last Friday she was warmly welcomed by local committees, parents visiting, dignitaries, childcare committees and children. The Minister listened to presentation and accepted a research report on early Childhood Care & Education, complied by our volunteer researcher Paul Gallagher and also launched new Siolta Posters, produced by Border Counties Childcare Network.

Mayor Coyle unveiled the, Peace 3Mosaic, titled “Wild for Peace”. The Minister took a walk about tour of building and later over refreshments met local community activists.

Monaghan Sports Partnership Bowling: For beginners starts Tuesday 28th February in Latton G.A.A. Centre at 7.45-8.45 p.m. Fee €20.00 per person, eight week course. Everyone welcome to come along and try this great game. Further Details Contact: Seamus at 042-9741376, 087-2100012 or Bernie at 042-9742513, 086-1773128.

The Late Shane Farmer (Annescue):
The death took place early Saturday, morning of the late Shane. Shane a postman and farmer, was in his 91st year. He had reasonable health for most of his life, was a good neighbour and friend and was adored by his grandchildren.

Shane was predeceased by his wife Maisie and is survived by his sons, Frank, John, Eugene and daughters Peggy & Alice and sister Brigid, sons in laws, daughters in laws, and a large circle of friends. It is very hard saying goodbye to a parent, we must celebrate Shane’s long life. May he rest in peace.

Community Alert:
Everyone in the area should be vigilant for any activity that is unusual or strange vehicles, this is now essential and neighbourly.

CPR: First time course on Saturday 11th February 10a.m -1p.m in Resource Centre. Please ring Bernie @087-3257121 to confirm attendance.

Collection of Old Used Mobile Phones: In Resource Centre in aid of Autism.

The late Paddy Ruth (Carrickmacross): Sympathy of the entire community is expressed to Paddy’s wife Peggy (originally Duffy from Lacken) and his son, daughters, sons & daughters in law, grandchildren and a very wide circle of friends. Paddy would have been a regular visitor to these parts, and his company will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Fingers & Toes Community Childcare & Afterschool Activities: Mondays-Kickboxing, Tuesdays-Sports, Wednesday-Sports & Table Top Activities, Thursday-Cheoil Music Tuition & Friday-Woodwork. Parents: Children, who will require Pre-School in September 2013, please apply now as morning session almost full.

Thursday Club in Resource Centre on Thursday 2nd October, at
8 p.m. Please ring (042) – 9742916 for transport if you require.

Chiropodist: Wednesday 1st February at 6p.m. in Resource Centre.

Congratulations to Lena Lennon who recently celebrated her 21st birthday party.

Community Employment Scheme with FAS: Vacancies exist currently for childcare. You need to be in receipt of a social welfare payment and over 25 years and you will receive €20.00 top up, plus some training. Contact (042) 9742021 to register.

The Late Peter Dempsey (Mount Lodge): The entire community was saddened by the swift passing of the late Peter. A quiet gentlemanly person, a community person, a progressive farmer, a family man, a good neighbour just some of Peter’s qualities. Peter bore his illness with dignity and acceptance, and the large attendance at his funeral and those who visited his home, showed testimont to a well-loved person.
To his wife Josephine, sons James, Niall, Paul, daughters Marion & Catherine, grandchildren, brother, Brian and sisters Mena, Rosemary and Kathleen, Sr Maura & in laws. We offer our sincerest sympathy. May God’s blessing & comfort abide with them. May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to Aidan & Joanne O’Brien on the birth of a baby girl, Robyn.

Jack Conlon Trust: On behalf of the Jack Conlon Trust Fund we wish to thank those who supported in anyway Jack’s Fundraiser night on Saturday 14th, which was a great success. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations to Eugene Mc Geough who won the under 16 Monaghan County Final on Sunday, amid stiff opposition, Eugene displayed great skills in front of a large attendance. We wish Eugene the very best in the Ulster Final.

Fingers and Toes Annual Concert

Fingers and Toes annual concert on Sunday 11th was a great success.
The winners of the draw were as follows:

1st Prize – Monster Hamper – Sarah Mc Hugh, Inniskeen

2nd Prize- Weekend Away to Lustey Beg Island – Maebh Linden, Latton.

3rd Prize – Luxury Hamper – Sharon Mc Dermott, Maudabawn

4th Prize – Coal to the value of €100 – Nuala Hall, Cootehill

5th Prize – Digital Camera and Docking Station – Oliver Gibson, Latton

6th Prize – Champagne and Chocolates – Catherin James, Latton

7th Prize – Wine Lovers Gift – Karen Lynch, Latton

8th Prize- Christmas treats – Samantha Pratt, Drummond

9th Prize – Bonus Hamper – Frankie Graham, Newbliss

A total of €5163 was raised through this event. A hugh thank you to all who participate, sold tickets and sponsored prizes. Thanks to Latton GFC, Pat Lennon – Video, Kenny Murdock – Sound, to Santa, Staff, Visitors and to Patsy Conlonfor his very inspiring recitation.

Christmas Holidays

The Centre will close on Thursday 22nd December at 6pm and re-open on Monday 9th January for Pre-School and Afterschool and on 4th January for Children who have received confirmation of there attendance in baby and toddler room.

Christmas Day Swim in Lough Avaghon on Christmas Morning at 12 noon in aid of local Senior Citizens.

Congratulations to Josephine Smith (Fairtha) & Leonard Black who were married last Saturday in St. Patricks Bawn

Senior Citizens Party- This Sunday at 3p.m. in Latton GFC.

Please contact Carmel at 042-9669663 or Bernie at 086-714265 to confirm your attendance or regrets. This is very important, so as to allow the catering needs to be sufficient.

Santa: Sunday 11th December at 4p.m. in Resource Centre followed by our Christmas Concert at 6.30 p.m. in Latton GFC Centre.

Chiropodist- Wednesday 7th December at 6p.m. in Resource Centre.

Fingers & Toes Christmas Draw will take place on Sunday 11th December after Concert. Great Prizes, please support and all parents remember return your cards by Wednesday 7th December.

Senior Citizens Party: This Sunday Helpers required both male & female.

Bawn Handball Club are organising a “Scrap Metal Saturday”, on Saturday 3rd December 2011. Anyone with unwanted metal please contact Ultan Morris at 086-261026. More details next week.

National Wastage Week: – This week is national wastage, so we all must see if we can reduce our waste and our carbon footprint.

Scoil Mhuire Parents Association- Annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th December, commencing at 2p.m. All the Christmas Sparkle, all Christmas Delights under one roof, do come along and enjoy the crack.

Fingers & Toes News

Christmas Concert Sunday 11th December at 6.30pm. Santa arriving Sunday 11th at 4pm.


Christmas DVD – A personalised DVD to include your Child /Children is been made at the Centre now. If you require one book before 11th November, Cost €5.


Christmas Draw cards are now out, Parents are asked to provide two non perishable items for the Christmas Hamper. Staff are sponsoring a two day break away as a second prize.


Drama – Thursday
Music – Tuesdays (Younger Group)
Thursday (Both Groups)
Archery- Wednesdays
Martial Arts- Friday
Dancing- Monday


Children involved in any of these activities should attend these days and remain until 5.30pm as we only have a few practices left.

Retirement Function for former Senator Francie O’ Brien on 12th November in Glencarn. Francie represented this area for 32 years and a large attendance is expected.
Tickets cost €17.50. Please ring Theresa on 087 6853316 or Cathal on 086 8321236

Halloween Mess

Everybody loves to see people enjoy themselves at Halloween, however, dangerous fires are hazardous and the same request as of last year applies would the folk that created the fire at the Five Crosses remove the load of rubbish left behind. Latton is a vibrant community with plenty of services. This vandalism needs to be halted.

Resource Centre News
Monday night 9-11pm-Step Dancing
Wednesday Night 9pm – 11pm-Ceili Dancing

Parking News
Parents who deliver children to Resource Centre, we aim to keep four parking spaces either side of the gate. Parents delivering to School are urged to drop off and pick up in the school car park as the junction outside the School is now very dangerous. Latton Social Services & Development Ltd have conveyed this concern through to County Council and local authorities.