Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
25 Card Game in Peer Inn
The results of the 25 card game held in the Peer Inn on Sunday night last were: 1st Mickey & Tom, joint second Tom & Sonny and Pauric & Mike. The table prizes went to Packie & Gerard and Pauric & Mike.
The game continues every Sunday night in the Peer Inn, Lisnacusha at 9pm.
Death
The news was greeted with great shock and sadness when it arrived on Saturday 19th February of the sudden death at his residence of Tom Harrison, Ballyleague. Tom along with his wife Katharine ran a very successful grocery and filling station in Ballyleague for many years until their retirement two years ago. Tom was a native of Kilteevan who move to Ballyleague many years ago where they developed a thriving business. Tom was a very popular and supportive man of all things local. He was a very active member of Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club for over 20 years where he held various positions within the club. Tom was really enjoying his retirement until his sudden death and in days prior he was actively doing a major clean-up in preparation on new leasees of his business. Tom’s presence in Ballyleague and indeed the area will be sadly missed.
His remains were removed from his family residence on Tuesday last to the Church of the Holy Rosary for his funeral Mass and cremation took place at Mount Jerome cemetery, Dublin. To his wife Katharine, daughters Patricia, Caroline, Jackie and Caroline son David, mother Christine, sisters Mary, Philomena and Helen, brother Gerry, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place in Ballyleague/Lanesboro on Thursday 17th March commencing at 2.30pm. This parade has made St. Patrick’s Day in the Ballyleague/Lanesboro area a very special one with huge numbers turning out to view all the parade. It is also very well received with local businesses and organisation that make a great effort in preparing their floats. This year Longford Pipe Band will be joined by Castlerea Brass Band thus further enhancing our day of celebration.
Entry forms are available in the Lough Ree Development Co-Op and all intending participants are asked to return completed form as soon as possible.
The launch of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Friday night next 4th March in Adie Farrell’s bar. The committee would like to invite everyone from the general area to come along and enjoy the night. For further information call 33 27070.
Death
It is with great sadness we learned of the death in Inis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague on Wednesday last 23rd February of Polly Mallon, Ballyleague. Polly was predeceased recently by her husband Tony had been in failing health for a time. She was a vivacious lady with a tremendous attitude to life. She was a great neighbour and friend and her passing will leave a great void in the hearts and minds of everyone that knew her. Her remains reposed at her residence until the removal of her remains to the Church of the Holy Rosary Ballyleague on Friday. Following her Funeral Mass her remains were interred in Kiltoom Cemetery. To her sons Declan, David and Diarmuid, daughter Deirdre, sisters relatives and many friends we extend our since sympathy.
Birth
Many congratulations to Eamon Farrell and Mary Duffy, Tullyvrane, on the birth last week of a baby girl.
Social services Whist Drive
The monthly Whist Drive in aid of Lanesboro Social Services will take place on Friday night next 4th March at 8.30pm. As usual a great night of fun and card playing is assured. Refreshments will be served and your support will go towards helping a committee that does tremendous work in our community.
Lough Ree 2000 bridge Club
Results Feb 14th – N/S Gross 1st Nancy Dolan & Eileen Kelly, 2nd Maureen Hynes & Renee Walshe 3rd Joan Browne & Patricia McGann and 4 Mark & Peggy Crehan.
N/S Nett – 1st Nancy Dolan & Eileen Kelly, 2nd Fiona Gillen & Phil Chalmers, 3rd Maureen Hynes& Renee Walshe and 4th Joan Browne & Patricia McGann
E/W Gross – 1st Mike Flynn & Kathleen O Reilly, 2nd Noreen Dunne & Philomena Walshe, 3rd Mary Conmy & Mary Jameson and 4thPeg Clarke & Mary B Casey
E/W Nett – 1st Mike Flynn & Kathleen O Reilly, 2nd Noreen Dunne & Philomena Walshe, 3rd Mary B.Casey & Peg Clarke and 4th Mary Conmy & Mary Jameson.
The club are all very shocked, once again, on hearing the sad news of the death of Tom Harrison, Ballyleague, husband of Katharine, one of our members. May he rest in peace.
To Katharine and her family we extend our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Bridge has been cancelled this coming Monday night, as a mark of respect.
The revised date for the Sliabh Ban Trophy Competition will be announced later.
Results of the Burke Trophy qualifier for Co. Longford –Wed. 16th February 2011 :-
1st. Joan Donnellan, Margaret Gillen, John Murphy & Rev. Pat Murphy, 2nd Ray Masterson, Frank Kenny, Finbar & Geraldine Murphy, 3rd Kathleen Mimnagh, Pat Farrell, Peter & Martha Duignan, 4th Mary Shannon, Eileen Ward, Michael & Carmel O’Brien, 5th Maureen Kearns, Maura Mulvey, Mary Mc Greal & Ann Fay.
Lanesboro Community Games
The Community Games committee are organising a Table Quiz in St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Friday next 4th March from 7pm to 8pm. The function of the quiz is to get two teams together for the mixed U14 table quiz that will take place in the park House Hotel on Monday 7th March.
The very best of luck to the U13 team indoor soccer team who play Enfield on this Thursday in Kenagh Hall at 7pm.
Good luck to the U16 chess team who take on Summerhill, Co. Meath in Mullingar on Friday night 11th March at 7.30pm.
If you are interested in managing an U13 Boys or Girls Futsal team please contact, Pauline Casey, Teresa Ryan or John Rooney.
Lanesboro Pike Angling Club
At the recent AGM of Lanesboro Pike Angling club the following officers were elected for the coming year- Chairman – Pat Reilly, vice chairman – Louis Rhatigan, secretary – Eithne Clyne, assistant secretary – Noel Rhatigan, PRO’s Gerry Mitten & Aidan Farrell, joint treasurers Joe Farrell and Brian Tabiner.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
There is a scramble this Saturday, the 5th March, at Strokestown Golf Club: Tee off 10.30am.
Please be there as early as possible for the draw. The usual soup and sandwiches will be served afterwards by our good friends in Strokestown Golf Club. The AGM to elect the new committee for 2011 will be held in the clubhouse immediately after prize giving. Text 0879730611 if you are coming. Looking forward to a big turnout and a pleasant year’s golf thereafter.
GAELIC4GIRLS:
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association in conjunction with Longford Sports Partnership are running Gaelic4Girls in the Lanesborough/Ballyleague area (St Faithleachs GAA pitch) every Saturday from 4.00-5.00pm for 8 weeks beginning on the 5th March. The Programme involves girls between 9-13yrs. The cost is only €8. All interested parties, please contact: Lisa Cafferky – 087 7677454, Madeline Murray – 086 1500123 or Sheila Collier – 086 3179218.
Aimed at increasing participation in Ladies Gaelic Football, the programme has been rolled out nationally in various areas. The programme targets girls between 9-13years in the hope that they will continue to play with their local clubs in the area. The programme is focused on fun and participation, allowing girls to get an introduction to Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun environment.
The girls will be taught the basic skills of Gaelic football on a fun basis and will then demonstrate their new skills on the final day through a mini-blitz of games. All girls will be presented with a Gaelic 4 Girls t-shirt, medal and certificate. A major bonus from the programme is that all participants will get the chance to participate in a fun Major Regional Gaelic4Girls Blitz Day on the 28th May. On this day the participants of all the Gaelic4Girls programmes taking place regionally will take part in fun games and receive a medal for their participation. The girls will also get the opportunity to meet Ladies Football All Stars and receive a specialised coaching session from them.
This is the first Gaelic4Girls programme to be held in the area and all girls from Lanesborough and the surrounding areas are encouraged to attend and learn the basic skill of Ladies Football. It is hoped that all these girls will continue to play Ladies Gaelic Football by joining their local clubs. The girls will improve immensely and display quality skills on their final mini blitz day. This is a great way to make new friends and learn a new sport!
The Programme is been organised by Lisa Cafferky (Ladies Gaelic Football Urban Programme Officer, 087 7677454) and co-ordinated by Madeline Murray (086 1500123) and Sheila Collier (086 3179218).
25 Drive in Co-Op
Ballyboro
U13 Boys – Ballyboro V Newtown AFC. Final Score 3-1.
Our U13 team had a well-deserved win at home to Newtown AFC on Saturday last. Conor Walton proved solid for Boro on the day & had a great game. Man-of-the-Match was Kevin Sorohan. Goal scorers for Boro were Kevin Sorohan, Jonathan Hussey & Shane Phillips.
Rathcline GAA
The club would like to remind everyone that membership is now due. Players’ membership of €50 must be paid in the coming week to Brendan Rhatigan. Given that matches have already started in the club at both senior and minor level, it is vital that membership is paid so as to be covered by the players’ insurance injury scheme. Membership of €20 for non-playing members should be paid to Denis Crinigan, Peter Skelly or to any member of the executive.
Our Reserve League 2 team are in action this weekend away to Carrickedmond on Sunday afternoon. The team is under the stewardship of Joe Rooney and he is helped by his selectors Albert Cooney, Brendan Rhatigan, Johnny Hanley and Liam Connerton. The team will be bidding to retain the old Division 4 title which was won in this competition last year.
Draw 10 of the Continuous Improvement fundraiser took place at the weekend. Results: 1st Prize – €500 – John Glennon, Church View. 2nd Prize – €100 – Stephen & Tina Dowd, Knock. 3rd Prize – €100 – Paul Farrell/Raymond McCormack. 4th Prize – €100 – Joan Donnellan, Rathcline Rd. 5th Prize – €100 – Brian McCormack, Blenavoher. 6th Prize – 2 Premium Stand Tickets for the AIB All-Ireland Club Finals (Football and Hurling) in Croke Park on Thursday 17th March 2011 with €100 spending money – Joe Ginty, Rathcline.
The winning order of numbers in the fortnightly club lotto was 3, 1, 6, 4, 2 and 5. There was no winner of the jackpot. The €20 winners were Karina Coffey, Church View, Noel Moran, Ballyleague, Padraig Brewster, Brendan & Ann Gilmore, Longford and Padraig Kenny, Anntrabeg.
A reminder to all that it is Rathcline’s turn to do the fortnightly club lotto this coming weekend.
The annual County Board Punchestown racing festival is scheduled to take place May 4th this year. Once again it is Rathcline’s intention to fill as many tables as possible for the club. Anyone who is interested can make early contributions to Liam Connerton so as to avoid the last minute rush for tickets in the coming months.
The club would like to congratulate Martin Skelly of Newtowncashel on his appointment to the position of Leinster Council Chairman. A great night was had by all at his civic reception on Saturday night.
Hard luck to Tracy Tobin who was pipped by a point in the solo singing Scór na nÓg final recently. She did the club proud with her performance.
Congratulations to Eamon Farrell and Ann Duffy on the recent birth of their baby girl.
The club would like to send our best wishes to David Johnston and Kevin Dowd who were in hospital last week.
Congratulations to Shannon Gaels Minor Club in hosting a very successful and highly enjoyable Search for a Star show at the weekend.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
O’Rourke Cup: See fixtures for details of upcoming fixture against St. Brigids.
Congratulations to St. Brigids who are through to the All-Ireland Club Championship Final on St. Patricks Day. We would like to wish them the very Best of Luck.
Junior Ladies: Our Junior Ladies had a great win at home in Ballyleague to St. Dominic’s on Sunday last. Team: A. Ormsby, R. Collier, M. Corcoran, S. O’Neill, S. Ormsby, J. Geoghegan, Q. Cox, E. Scally, C. Connaughton, L. Mc Loone, M. Malone, K. Murphy, R. Hanly. Subs: L. Connor, B. Donlon, C. Brennan. Scores on the day were from: L. Connor, K. Murphy, M. Malone, R. Hanly, L. Mc Loone, E. Scally & J. Geoghegan.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. Last week’s winners: Gerry/Tom, Sonny/Padraig. Last game: Sean/Gemma. Ticket Winners: Annie, Michael, Pete, Kathleen.
St. Faithleachs GAA Club ‘ROSE’: Our St. Faithleachs GAA Club Rose Night takes place on Saturday 2nd April. With the success of last year, we hope to have 12 more ladies to take part this year. Ladies interested in entering, please contact Bernie Cotter or Mary Kenny. (Age between 18 & 27 years)
Upcoming Events: Senior Club Presentation Night, Sat. 12th March with Music by Fran Deffew, Adm. €10. St. Patricks Day Parade – St. Faithleachs GAA Float with Kids Disco in the Club House following the Parade.. Night at the Dogs, 15th April followed by Music in the Club House with Colm Mulligan.
GAELIC4GIRLS: The Ladies Gaelic Football Association are running Gaelic4Girls in the Lanesborough/Ballyleague area (St Faithleachs GAA pitch) every Saturday from 4.00-5.00pm for 8 weeks beginning on the 5th March. The Programme involves girls between 9-13yrs. The cost is only €8. All interested parties, please contact: Lisa Cafferky – 087 7677454, Madeline Murray – 086 1500123 or Sheila Collier – 086 3179218.
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to the Katherine Harrison, son David, daughters Patricia, Caroline, Jackie & Cathy on the sudden death of Tom Harrison.