Lanesboro – Ballyleague Notes
Lough Ree AC
It was a busy few days, with two sessions of training on Tuesday evening in Ballyleague Hall, an AGM on Wednesday and two qualifiers for the National Athletic Indoor Championships in Nenagh over the weekend. As luck would have it both girls were competing on seperate day making in more awkward.
Larissa Noone was first into action on Saturday in the under 12 shot, her first All Ireland competition. It was an eventful day for the young Ballyleague athlete; her transport broke down in Borrisokane and herself and Margaret Mullooly had to complete the journey by taxi, which they were lucky to get. Larissa ‘broke’ on her first two throws (nerves), but her third throw was ¾metre better than the one that won her silver in the Connaught Championship. One cannot ask for better for a girl that is only 10 years old and she only got involved in the Shot in recent times but she comes with a great attitude.
Melanie Smith made the long journey from Abbeylara on Sunday after qualifying the previous week. Pat Costello assures us that it was the most exciting iHHHigh Jump competition he has seen. The winner clearing 1.73metres for a new U/16 record, which was set by the current national senior champion, Deidre Ryan in 1997. The winner Aisling Croke (limerick) was clearing her own height and got an ovation for her outstanding performance. This was the class of competition that Melanie found herself in for her first All Ireland. Smith was not over-awed by the occasion, jumped very well with on five of the twelve finalists going higher. Melanie has achieved this standard on limited training as Lanesboro is not just ‘down the road’ from Granard.
The club had a well attended AGM on Wednesday night. An account of same should be in the notes next week.
Engagement
Congratulations to Ciarán Kenny, son of Anna and the late John Kenny, Fermoyle, and Claire Leavy, Killucan, Co. Westmeath who announced their engagement last weekend.
Community College Success
Congratulations to Lanesboro Community College U-16 Ladies team who had a wonderful victory in the Leinster Championship final in Ballymahon last week. They beat a very strong and well fancied Killucan side. Team manager Gillian Reynolds had a wonderful; job done with the coaching of the panel and is justifiably proud of her charges.
Easter Arrangements at St. Mary’s Church
The Easter Ceremonies and arrangements for St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro are: Wednesday 10.00am. Holy Thursday 7.30pm. Good Friday 3.00pm and 7pm. Holy Saturday 7.30pm and mass times on Easter Sunday will be at 9.30am and 11.30am.
Easter Arrangements at Ballyleague
The Easter Ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Rosary Ballyleague are: Holy Thursday at 8pm. Good Friday at 3.00pm. Holy Saturday at 9pm and Mass on Easter Sunday at 11am.
Social Services
Friday night week 9th April breaks with the tradition of the Lanesboro Social Services Whist Drive and once again the Social Services committee ask for your support. The revenue generated from the Whist Drive helps make needs in the parish and it is very important that the game is hugely supported to help the committee continue their excellent work
Tournament Success
The tournament organised by the Shannon Gaels Minor club on Sunday morning last was an outstanding success. The day started bright and sunny and it set the tone for was a great footballing day for everybody involved. The club would like to thank Naomh Olaf, Dublin and Carrick Sarsfields for their contribution to a great day.
Annual Partners 25
The Annual Partner 25 will take place in the Co-Op Hall on Good Friday night next 2nd April for a prize fund of €500. The game will commence at 9pm sharp and tickets are priced at €5. Tickets are on sale in O’Brien’s or from Tom Feeney.
Search for a Star DVD
The much awaited ‘Search for a Star’ DVD is now on sale in O’Brien’s. Due to the economic climate we now find ourselves, this year, the club decided to sell the DVD at the cost price of €15.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
The club welcomed Naomh Olaf’s from Dublin to Clonbonny on Sunday last. The club would also like to thank Carrick Sarsfields for stepping in at the last moment after the withdrawal of Southern Gaels. The club would like to thank everybody that helped in the preparation of the pitch and also the committee that prepared the food for all involved. Your contribution was a huge contributory factor to the success of the day and you can take a bow. The young footballers had a great time and it was a great pleasure for the club and large number of supporters to see such activity in the name of Shannon Gaels. Thanks again to everybody
The Search for a Star DVD is now available and on sale in O’Brien’s. The cost of the DVD is €15.
Previously in the notes I stated that you could log into teamer.net for all the up-to-date news on the minor club but I got it a little wrong. The procedure is that you contact Jimmy Flood and he will set it in motion to have you registered. This is very essential for all players and their parents as a constant stream of information will be put up on the site on a very regular basis. Contact Jimmy by phoning 086-2540239.
The minor team played a draw in a tempestuous game against St. James on Sunday last in the special minor league in Ballyleague.
Team mentors are reminded that this year it is expected that they will furnish immediately following their games a report including scoreline, panel and scorers and a short description of the game. The report will be published on the club’s teamer.net website. The club see this new initiative an extremely important record of all the minor club activities now and into the future.
St John’s Church Easter Ceremonies
The Services for the St. John’s Church congregation at Easter are as follows; Easter Service in St. John’s Church on Wednesday 31st March at 8pm. Service on Good Friday will take place in St. Coman’s Church Roscommon at 8pm. Easter Eve Holy Communion Service will take place in St. John’s Church at 9pm. On Easter Sunday Holy Communion Service will take place in St. Coman’s Church Roscommon at 11.30am
Trip to Tanzania
Orla Collins will hold a fundraising event in order to help her raise money for her trip to Tanzania. The event will take place in Fallon’s bar Newtowncashel on Easter Sunday night. Music on the night will be supplied by Fran Deffew.
Western Alzheimers
Western Alzheimers support group is holding their Annual Tea Day on Friday April 9th. The Organisation is appealing for people once more to hold a Tea Day in their community, their own homes or place or work. In this way you can help carers in your community and their relatives suffering from Alzheimer disease. If you would like to hold a Tea Day, please contact 090 6627816 Roscommon Office, Monday to Friday 9.30a.m. – 5p.m.
Ballyleague Bingo
There will no bingo this Thursday night and the committee wishes all their supporters a very happy Easter.
Lanesboro Badminton Club
Congratulations to the Grade 6 Team who helped represent Longford in the Division 6 Mixed League Leinster Quarter Finals last Sunday in Kenagh Sports Complex. The team saw off their opposition from Bray Co. Wicklow in style where they will progress to the Leinster Semi- Finals
in April. The team would like to thank all who came to support on the day and hope they will make their diaries free for the next day out!! Also, this Wednesday will see both the Grade 6 Men and Grade 6 Ladies compete in the Men’s Grade 6 Longford League and Ladies Grade 6
Longford League. Best of luck lads and ladies!!!!
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Corrib Oil, Division 1 League: We had a win over Padraig Pearses on Saturday last. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 3-4 Padraig Pearses 1-8. Team: D. Thompson, J. Connor, A. McCormack, D. Thompson, M.F. O’Grady, A. Murtagh, C. Brennan, S. O’Grady (0-1), M. Reynolds (1-1), B. Scally, B. Murtagh (0-2), H. Kenny, E. Kenny (1-0), A. Brehon, A. Dooney (1-0). Subs used: D. Murray, D. McCormack, D. Ryan. Game against Elphin this Friday, game against Western Gaels this Sunday, see fixtures for details.
Girls U16 Championship, Division 2: We were defeated by Eire Óg at the weekend. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 2-5 Eire Óg 3-6. Team: T. Nerney, S. Brennan, E. Kenny, N. Carty, A. Kenny, B. Donlon, A. Nerney, R. Costello, A. Ormsby, J. Geoghegan, K. Murphy, E. Hegarty, A. Collier, C. Cleary, R. Banahan. Subs: S. O’Neill, S. Brennan.
Junior Ladies: Game this weekend, see fixtures for details.
2010 Club Membership: Membership now due for this year. Adults €40, Students €20, Family €80.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. Results of last week’s games: Joint Winners with 11 games, Tom/Mike & Tom/James. Last game, Tom/Padraig. Ticket winners – Mark, Frank, Padraig, Annie.
Fundraising Development: Many thanks to all who have supported our Development Fundraising to date. Members will be calling to areas during the week, all support greatly appreciated. You can also donate to any Executive Committee Member at the Club House.
Rose of St. Faithleach’s: St. Faithleach’s GAA Club presents the 2nd Annual Rose of St. Faithleach’s in the Club House on Saturday 10th April 2010 at 9.00pm sharp. Please come along and support.
U10: Training will begin this Tuesday evening at 6.30sharp. Any players yet to register please complete Membership Forms available from your U10 Manager/Mentors at training.
Easter with St. Faithleach’s: Monster Easter Egg Hunt will take place in St. Faithleach’s GAA Club House & GAA Grounds on Easter Sunday starting at 5.00pm sharp. An evening of fun promised with Face Painting, Games, Raffle, and Disco from 7.00-9.00pm. Come along and enjoy the events. Easter Monday – Playstation Tournament from 12 o’clock.
Upcoming Events: Tea/Coffee Morning, Friday 9th April from 10.00 to 12.00 in aid of Western Alzheimer, All welcome to come along and support. Minor Club – Blind Date to be held in the Club House, 24th April. Adults Table Quiz in April. Sponsored Walk, 23d May. Pool Tournament to be held in the Club House. Entry fee €10. Names currently being taken in the Club House.
Club Notifications: Anyone wishing to be notified of Club Events by Text, please contact Michael Cleary at (087) 2238293.
Best of Luck: To our Club Representative, Brian Murtagh with the Roscommon County U21 Team who play Sligo in the Connaught Final this Saturday.
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to Walter Burke Cloontuskert & family on the death of his brother Maurice Burke, England.