Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Leader Cup
The first round of the Leader Cup will take place on Saturday evening next 26th March when Rathcline seniors will take Mostrim in Clonbonny at 5.15pm. It will be great to see a huge crowd attending and supporting the lads.
This year more than any the team needs your support with the new relegation system coming into play at the end of the season, which puts pressure on every senior club, and with your support and the hard work of the team on the field the senior team will retain its status in the League and be right up there fighting for Leader Cup honours.
Active Age Daffodil Day
The annual Daffodil Day Coffee Morning will be held in St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Friday next 25th March from 11am to 1pm. You are invited to call in for a friendly chat and a decent cup of coffee. Your usual generous support will be most welcome.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The day was bright but a little chilly. The crowd lining the route was huge and the number of floats was a record and for the first time we had two bands – longford Pipe band and the Castlerea Brass and Reed band. These are the nuts and bolts of the St. Patrick’s Day parade that followed its traditional route from St. Faithleach’s GAA club to the Community College.
It does not tell the story of the time and effort that went into the preparation and hard graft from both the organising committee and those that put floats in the parade. The viewing platform hosted the dignitaries and also Eugene Murphy who in his own inimitable welcomed each float and made the very special. The parade has been a tremendous success since its inception and it is wonderful to see it going from strength to strength and shows a wonderful community spirit that makes everyone proud to be from Lanesboro Ballyleague. Those attending will remember many of the floats for their uniqueness and take away special memories. I would like to pay tributes to all that made our parade again a huge success and a parade to remember.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
The club was delighted and excited to be awarded the prize for the ‘Most Original Float’ at the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Thursday last. The float was an anti-smoking float which drew lots of comment from the huge attendance and also caught the eye of the judges. Congratulations to all involved in the creation of the float and the many club members that took part with the club on the parade.
The minor club is involved in a project with the Irish Cancer Society and is one of the last nine in the country for special recognition.
Well done to our U14 squad who had a good win in the first match of the new season when they had a 4.14 to 7.4 win over St. Mel’s. The team plays its second game at home against Clonbroney on Sunday next at 12.30.
The minor team continue their campaign when they play Kenagh at 12.30pm in Mc Gann Park, Kenagh.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Monday 14th March are; Gross N/S 1st Hannah Clyne & Maureen Hynes, 2nd Des & Eileen Watts, 3rd Joan Browne & Patricia Mc Gann and 4th Eileen Kelly & Nancy Dolan. E/W 1st Ger & Brenda Clarke, 2nd Bernadette Gillen & Mae Casey, 3rd Mary Jameson & Mary Conmy and 4th Kathleen Hanley & Mary Fallon. Nett N/S 1st Hannah Clyne & Maureen Hynes, 2nd Des & Eileen Watts, 3rd Joan Browne & Patricia Mc Gann and4th Frances Mc Cormack Frances Mc Cormack & Freda Kenny. E/W 1st Ger & Brenda Clarke, 2nd Mary Jameson & Mary Conmy, 3rd Kathleen Hanley & Mary Fallon and 4th Bernadette Gillen & Mae Casey.
Sub Aqua Club Search and Rescue
Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club was conspicuous by its absence from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and with every good reason. For the past number of days the sub aqua club has been involved in not one but two search and rescue operations in Ballina and Foxford. At the time of writing the searches in both Mayo towns are on-going and we hope for the families of those involved and our own search and rescue club for a breakthrough in the very near future.
The value of the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club is clear to be seen from their actions of the past week and much of their work each year goes unnoticed and unheralded. The club goes from strength to strength and must be congratulated on their incredible work.
If what they do is of interest to you I am sure any of the club members will gladly detail their work and the work you need to do to be a member of Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club.
Badminton Club
The club would like to send huge congratulations to the Grade 6 Lanesboro Team who won out the Midland League Grade 6 Competition on Tuesday 15th March in Kenagh. The team is Maura Duffy, Edel McDermott, Regina Scally, Gráinne Gallagher, Frank Casey, Stephen Herraty, Noel Moran and Kieran Healy and the subs are Mary Rohan, Keith Healy and Charlie Mc Conway. The Grade 6 Lanesboro Team now go on to represent the Midlands in the Leinster Inter County League. It has been a busy season so well done to all for their dedication and hard work. Another well done to the juniors who took part in the Junior competition in Kenagh on Saturday the 19th March. The club now has a fine selection of silverware to show off so thanks to all.
Search for a Star DVD
The Search for a Star DVD is now on sale in O’Brien’s at a price of €15. The DVD is of great quality and shows the many acts in their entirety. If you were not lucky enough to get to the show make sure you get a DVD and see the marvellous talented people of the parish. It is guaranteed to give you a couple hours of great entertainment.
Alzheimer Society
The Friends of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland Longford branch are invited to attend a special Mass on Sunday 27th March in St. Mel’s College at 3.30pm to mark 17 years in Longford.
25 Card Game in Peer Inn
The 25 drive held in the Peer Inn on Sunday night produced the following winners; 1st Sonny Shea and Paddy Fayne, 2nd Packie Feeney and Tom Scally. Table prizes Johno Beirne & Brendan Casey and Ger Scally and Mike Brennan.
Lanesboro Ballyleague Community Playschool
Lanesboro Ballyleague Community Playschool will shortly be contacting parents of children on the list for September 2011. If you have not already registered your interest with the preschool you can now do so by telephoning 043.333.0957. If there is nobody available to answer your call please leave your name and contact number and they shall call you back as soon as possible. You can also express your interest by email to: teresaplayschool@gmail.com. The Playschool is participating in the free pre-school scheme.
Award for Shannon Gaels Minor club
Shannon Gaels MFC has been selected as one of nine winners in a countrywide competition hosted by the HSE and Irish Cancer Society. The X Hale project is aimed at youth organisations promoting non-smoking among teenagers. The club will attend a training weekend this weekend with the Irish Cancer Society and will collect its national award on Sunday. During the coming months, the club will undertake a number of initiatives to promote non-smoking in our community.
Kilgefin Community Games
Well done to our U13 and U15 Girls and Boys indoor soccer teams who gave a great account of themselves in Strokestown recently. The U13 Girls team got as far as the county semi-finals. On the team were: Leona Hoare, Natasha Hegarty, Katie Browne, Sarah Scally, Marie Kelly, Ellen Irwin, Gillian Banahan and Megan Banahan.
On Friday 11th March the county quiz final was held in Athleague. Well done and thanks to Cian Donoghue, Catherine Geoghegan, Caoimhe Glennon and Luke Glennon who represented Kilgefin on the night. Thanks to all who participated in the local art and handwriting competitions. These are in the process of being adjudicated at the moment. Winners will be notified before the county competition.
If anyone in Kilgefin is interested in participating in the Roscommon Community Games swimming competitions (U8,U10,U12,U14 and U16) please contact our secretary Angela Walton at 087 7514634.
Upcoming events: Our local fun run is due to take place over Easter. Watch this space for more details closer to the time.
Lasraí Ladies Group
Anyone interested in joining the Lasraí Ladies Group are very welcome to go along on a Thursday night at 8.30pm. The group take part in a number of different activities e.g. crochet, flower arranging and relaxation. Each night finishes with a cup of tea and a chat. For further information phone 087-1422395.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition on Wednesday 16th March are; 1st Mae Casey & Noreen Dunne, 2nd Renee Walsh & Mary Jameson, 3rd Marie Sheeran & Mary Mc Gushin and 4th Elish Gray & Gemma Douglas.
Lanesboro Community Games
The Mixed Tag Rugby event in the Community games is one of the most enjoyable events to take part in. There are Under 11, Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. To facilitate a team for this event a local coach, David Lulham has offered to help out. However we would need two parent managers per team. If anyone is interested partaking in this or in co-orientating a team for this event, please contact Pauline Casey, Teresa Ryan, Joe Rooney or Sharon Brady.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Church Gate Collection.
Rathcline GAA
Our 1st Senior League game of the new season will take place this Saturday March 25th against Mostrim in Clonbonny at 5.15pm. Please check fixtures to confirm time. This will be the first senior game played on the new Prunty pitch. A lot of work has been done around Clonbonny by the community and it’s a credit to all involved. It would be great to see a large crowd for this match and it gives people the chance to see all the work which has been done in Clonbonny. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to our Reserve League 2 team who beat St. Patrick’s are on a score of 1-14 to 1-11. This is 3 wins out of 3 for the team which is a great achievement. Keep up the good work lads. Photos uploaded to Facebook. The next outing in this competition is against St. Columba’s in Clonbonny on 15th May; however this may change depending on the success of the County Under 21 Team. Please keep an eye on fixtures for more details.
Best of luck to our Longford U-21 players James Carroll, Patrick Mullooly and Fiachra Beirne in their Leinster Semi-final against Westmeath this Wednesday night March 23rd. The match will take place in Navan at 7.45pm. Anyone travelling to the match please note that the road between Athboy and Navan is closed until further notice so it is advisable that people make alternative arrangements to get to Navan in good time.
The Players Fundraising Committee has embarked on a fundraising campaign which started a few weeks ago and which will take place over the next couple of weeks. The event Spring Clean – Scrap Metal Collection will take place next Saturday March 25th and Saturday April 2nd. This gives a chance for people to donate any unwanted scrap metal which they may have lying around and also assist the club in generating much needed funds. We would greatly appreciate any donations of scrap metal. Collection service available and collection is on-going. For more information on collection depot or collection arrangements please contact any of the following players: Kevin Hanley, Alan Fayne, Ryan Fallon, Michael Hanley, Conor Casey or James Hanley.
The club would like to remind everyone that this is the last week for collection of membership. Membership of €20 for non-playing members should be paid to Denis Crinigan, Peter Skelly or to any member of the executive as soon as possible.
Well done to everyone involved in the success of the St. Patricks Day Parade. Thank you to the club co-ordinators – Pat Connerton and Padraig Kenny for the trojan work put in preparing the float for the parade. A special thanks also to Chris Cullen for the loan of his equipment for the day. Pictures are up on the Facebook account for anyone who wants to view the day’s proceedings.
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.
Ballyboro FC
U14 – Ballyboro V Multyfarnham YC. Final Score 4-2.
Our U14 Team had a win at home to Multyfarnham on Sunday last. Team: A. Ward, S. Casey, S. Bannon, C. Cooper, J. Sweeney, O. O’Sullivan, G. Gallagher, S. Kenny, S. Phillips, E. Maguire, S. Costello. Subs: D. Curran, J. Kelly. Boro’s goals on the day were from Shane Phillips (2), Sean Costello (1) & Eugene Maguire (1).
U13 – Ballyboro V Kenagh United. Final Score 2-1.
Well done to our U13 Team who had a win away to Kenagh on Saturday last, finishing 2nd in the U13 Premier Division League. This was a great competitive game with both teams playing some fine football. A great team performance for Boro on the day with Keeper, Eran Farrell pulling off some cracking saves. Defence-line of Daniel Barry, Ryan Guinan, Max Zimarevs & Jack Irwin proved rock solid on the day with Sweeper, Conor Walton clearing many of Kenagh’s chances. Midfielders, Kevin Sorohan & Mikey Cox were in flying form for Boro & played some fantastic football. Wingers, Cian Gannon & Jonathon Hussey put in a great performance with Shane Phillips up-front giving it his all. Boro’s goals on the day were both cracking goals from Shane Phillips who was Man-of-the-Match.
U8 – Ballyboro V Ballymahon. Final Score 1-0
In a game that had it all, an astounded Ballyboro left empty handed after their best game of the season. Played in snow with a yellow ball required, both sides played excellent football in the opening half with Seadna Ryan outstanding for Boro, backed up by strong running from Evan Chalmers & Sean Kenny who was unlucky not to score. In the second-half Boro stormed the Ballymahon box with Brian Casey hitting the side netting twice, Sean Kenny being denied by the keeper from point blank range, Mark Dowd volleying off the outside of the post, the keeper touching a Chalmers drive onto the bar before he hit the bar again a minute later. Ballymahon gamely held on & in the final minute attacked with purpose from a Boro corner and scored with the last kick of the game. A sporting lesson for both sides was learned and full credit to both sides for an excellent spectacle.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Minor Membership/Registration: Players yet to register can do so Tuesday evening from 8.30 to 9.30 in the Club House. Note – Membership is now overdue.
O’Rourke Cup: We play against Kilbride at home on Saturday evening next. See fixtures for time.
Congratulations: To our Club Representative Brian Murtagh with the Roscommon U21 Team who have reached the Connaught Championship Final.
U16 Girls: Our U16 Girls had a convincing win at home to Kilglass on Sunday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 6-6 Kilglass 1-5. Team: S. Brennan, E. Kenny, E. Hegarty(1-0), C. Brennan, S. O’Neill, R. Costello(1-0), K. Murphy(2-3), C. Cleary(0-2), A. Nerney, N. Scally(1-1), R. Banahan(1-0). Sub: N. Carty.
U12 Girls: Well done to our U12 Girls who played a Blitz against Oran recently. Team: N. Hegarty, C. Curley, E. Irwin, O. Costello, S. Fallon, J. Brennan, S. Scally, C. Cox, A. Curley, J. Banahan, E. Farrell, L. Fahy, N. Parker, M. Kelly, E. Collier, K. Mullooly, D. McCaffrey.
Lotto: The numbers drawn – 1, 12, 19, 29. No jackpot winner. €20 winners – Michael Finan, C/O Cards. Bernie Compton, Strokestown. John Jameson, Curraghroe. Cathal Gunn, Curraghroe. Christina Quinn, Gortgallon. Next draw 29/03/11. Jackpot €3,000. Team in Charge: M. Cleary, S. Carty, M. Walsh, J. Gannon. Lotto due in the coming weeks. €50 Yearly Subscription.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Last week’s winners: Padraig/Terry. Joint 2nd, Sean/Michael & Tom/Brendan. Last game, Ann/Kathleen. Ticket winners – Sean, Mark, Tom, Kathleen, Sonny.
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).
‘Night at the Dogs’: Tickets now on sale for our ‘Night at the Dogs’ on the 15th April, €10 each. Music in the Clubhouse afterwards with Colm Mulligan.
St. Patricks Day Parade: Special word of thanks to all who represented St. Faithleachs GAA Club in the Ballyleague/Lanesboro St. Patricks Day Parade. Many thanks to Ollie Kelly who supplied the lorry for the float & all who helped to decorate same for the occasion. Thanks to Anita Kenny, Singer on the Float. Thanks to Róisin Collier, Music for the Kids Disco in the Club House following the Parade.