Lanesboro & Ballyleague Notes

Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Sports book of the Year This week we heard the fabulous news that has brought wonderful acclaim to local man Gavin Cooney, son of Albert and Carolyn Cooney, Lehery. Gavin co- wrote a sports book which won…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Blood Transfusion Service The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Longford Arms on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November. There is a huge and constant demand for blood and if you gave blood…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Lanesboro C.C. Open Night Lanesboro Community College that continues to go from strength to strength will host their annual ‘Open Night’ on this Thursday 14th November at 7pm. The school’s growing status sees the numbers continue to…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death A man of the community, a man very proud of his parish and a feature at so many parish events the loss of Michael Hanley, Cashelbeg, on Saturday 26th October  at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar was…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Cemetery Sunday – Very Important Advance Notice I have just been informed there will be significant changes to the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves (Cemetery Sunday) at our three cemeteries in 2025. On…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Clock Changes on Sunday morning In the early hours of this Sunday morning 27th October summer time will come to an end and we will see the beginning of winter time with the clocks going back 1…

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