Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Lanesboro Community College Invite
Excitement
is building to fever pitch in and around Lanesboro Community College as they continue
to prepare for the upcoming 50th jubilee celebrations.
Have
you been a past pupil of the school either as Lanesboro Vocational School or
Lanesboro Community College? Have you been involved during the amalgamation
with Convent of Mercy Secondary School? All past pupils and staff of Lanesboro
Vocational school/Lanesboro Community College are invited to take part in what
will surely be a memorable event. Over the last 50 years many pupils have come
to the school and due to the large numbers involved it was decided to ask a few
people from each class group to contact their class mates. If you have or have
not got an invitation as a past pupil or staff member you are asked to notify
the school immediately to confirm your attendance. The closing date for RSVP to the college is
this Friday 27th May to help arrange for seating and catering.
The
college is also looking for photos, newspaper clippings, memorabilia or
anything connected to school life. Just drop them into the school and they will
be catalogued and displayed on the day.
Check out those presses, cupboards or boxes in the attic and help share
the memories of your school days.
The
College staff and present day students are looking forward to meeting you all
on the 4th June. Lanesboro Community College can be contacted at 043
21139; by text 087 1333207 or by email: lanesborocc.ias@eircom.net
Lough Ree Golfing Society
This
Saturday the local Lough Ree Golfing Society is in Roscommon Golf Club for their
Captain, Sean Brennan’s Prize Day.
Can
all members be there at 10.30 or earlier to ensure a smooth start to this
important event?
Text
Frank as usual if coming: 0879730611. Hopefully there will be a huge number of
members there and I’m sure it will be a great day at this lovely local course.
B&B Accommodation and Activities
At
present in the Lanesboro Tourism office there are a number of people visiting
the area calling in seeking B&B accommodation and activities in the area.
The Co-Op is inviting anybody with any of these services to contact them and
leave in their cards or brouchers so that the information will be readily
available for callers.
Birth
Congratulations
to Joan and Alan Farrell, Ballyleague on the birth last week of a baby girl.
Already a great demand for work scheme
The
work scheme introduced last year by the Shannon Gaels club where members of the
club will come and do the work you may have be it in your house or indeed
outside your house such as general clean up, mowing grass, footing turf on the
bog or helping out at farm work is now up and running. The extent of acclaim
last year’s scheme got can be seen by the demand already this year for the
members of the Shannon Gaels club, both male and female. This is a wonderful
club scheme and is a great link for our young members to work with and get to
know the people of the parish on a personal basis. If you are interested in
availing of this scheme you should contact, Sean Kenny, Jimmy Flood, Joe
O’Brien, Seadna Ryan or Brendan Keane.
Sympathy
We
would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Mary Jo Killian and family,
rathcline on the death last week of John Killian, in Canada.
Help required at Rathcline Cemetery
In
preparation for the upcoming cemetery Sunday, 3rd July, there is a
lot of work to be done in and around Rathcline cemetery especially with the
taking down of ivy that has taken hold on the walls and many other jobs. Any
evening after 6pm Johnny Hanley will welcome anyone and everyone to assist with
this work.
Cemetery Sundays
The
dates have now been set for Mass to be celebrated at the three cemeteries in
the parish of Rathcline in July. Mass on
Sunday 3rd July Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm. Lanesboro Cemetery on 10th
July at 6pm and Clonbonny Cemetery on Sunday 17th July also at 6pm.
This
is ample notice for all those with relatives in each of the cemeteries to have
their family grave tended to and have it in good shape.
Ladies Mini
Marathon Bus
Anybody
wishing to avail of the bus to the Ladies Mini Marathon on Monday 6th
June is asked to contact Pam Farrell to reserve your seat. Phone Pam at
087-4146987 any day after 6pm.
Death
On
Monday 16th May at the County Hospital Roscommon the sad news
emanated of the death of one our most popular parishioners Mrs Kathleen Greene,
The Green. Kathleen had been predeceased some years back by her husband Harry
and son Pat. She had previously lived at Lisduff and Rathcline before her move
to the Green. Kathleen had been in failing health for a time and she was cared
for greatly by her loving family. She was a woman of great spirit, a great
warmth and friendly manner that endeared her to everybody that had the pleasure
to know her. Her sense of humour was second to none and everyone that knew her
will have their fond memory of that wonderful trait. She will be remembered for
her dedication to her family. Her remains reposed at Farrell’s Funeral Home on
Wednesday before her remains were removed to St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro. On
Thursday following her Funeral Mass her remains were interred in Rathcline
Cemetery. To her daughters Ann, Celine, Marie, Helen, Olive and Colette, sons
Peter, Henry, Tom and Michael, sisters Phil, Una, Nancy, Margaret and Olive,
relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Lanesboro Bridge
Club
The
results of the competition held on Wednesday 18th are 1st
Una Lawlor & Brid Mc Dermott, 2nd Phil Chalmers & Cyril
Hussey, 3rd Tom Feeney & Kathleen Reilly and 4th
Noreen Dunne & Mae Casey. The summer bridge will commence in Sorohan’s
Ballyleague on Wednesday 8th June at 8pm sharp.
25 Drive in Peer
Inn
The
weekly 25 card game in the Peer Inn continued on Sunday night last and the
following are the results: 1st Ger Skelly & Tom Skelly, 2nd
Danny Ganly & Seamus Bermingham. The table prizes went to John O’Beirne &
Brendan Casey and Padraig Hand & Paddy Flood.
Bus to Slane
Anybody
wishing to go to Slane on Saturday 28th May should contact Pakie
immediately to book their place on the bus. Pakie is available at 0863963292.
The coach will leave at 1.30pm sharp
Lanesboro
Tourism Co-Op
Your
help is needed for a local clean-up of all areas on Friday 10th June starting
at 6pm Please meet at the Parish Hall. Your help will make a huge difference to
our town owners of all premises, occupied and vacant are asked to tidy up their
areas. Judging for tidy towns competition takes place during June/July/August. Further
details can be had from Seadna Ryan.
Lough Ree 2000
Bridge Club
The
end of year function and prize giving was held at Viewmount House, where we partook
of a most enjoyable lunch. Secretary, Mrs Hannah Clyne, announced the winners
of the major competitions, held since Christmas, and the Prizes were presented
by club President Mrs Mai Casey.
E.J.Browne Memorial Trophy:
1st: Mark and Peggy Crehan, 2nd: Katharine Harrison and Joan Donnellan,
3rd: Una Clarke and Nora Kelly. Gross: Mai Casey and Margaret Gillen
Sliabh
Ban Trophy:
1st: Fiona Gillen and Phil Chalmers, 2nd: Des and Eileen Watts, 3rd:
Mai Casey and Margaret Gillen. Gross: Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan
Summer Competition:
1st: Mai Casey and Margaret Gillen, 2nd: Joan Browne and Patricia McGann, 3rd: Fiona
Gillen and Joan Donnellan. Gross: Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan
President’s (Mai Casey) Prize:
1st: Joan Donnellan, 2nd: Margaret Gillen, 3rd: Nora Kelly, 4th: Phil Chalmers
The AGM was held on Monday night last.
The new President is Margaret Gillen. Secretary: Una Clarke, Assistant: Mary
Mulvihill
Treasurers: Ann Donlon/ Freda Kenny.
The Summer Bridge begins on Monday, June 13th and everyone is
welcome.
Lanesboro Primary School
Congratulations
to Ms Nevin and the Green School Committee on receiving the Green Flag on
Transport, the first to be awarded in County Longford.
Over
the past number of weeks the children and teachers in the school have been
Walking On Wednesdays as part of the project and we hope to continue this till
the summer break.
The
children in the senior classes are to be congratulated for their work on
Discovery Primary Science project. A lot of hard work has been put into the
project and they have been selected for the award.
The
school football team played in the Cumann na mBunscol finals in Pearse Park on
Friday last, and although they were beaten by 2 points the spirit of the team
shone through. Congratulations to both the team and their trainers.
Shannon Gaels
Minor Club
U16
League Div. 2 round 4
Carrick
Sarsfields 7-12 V Shannon Gaels 2-7
Our
U16 squad were away to Carrick/Sarsfields on Tuesday evening last. Our lads were very impressive throughout even
though we played most of game with 12 men due to injuries. The final score line
was not a true reflection of the game. The Team has a break for a few weeks due
to exams.
The
Minor Club would like to wish all members well in the approaching Leaving and
Junior Cert exams.
Our
U14’s had a valuable challenge game on Thursday evening last against a very
strong St Dominic’s team from Knockcroghery.
We sincerely thank players and management for this challenge.
Hard
luck to Lanesborough U10 Community Games team who were narrowly beaten in the
Community Games County Final on Wednesday evening last in Pearse Park.
U12’s
are away in Abbeylara on Thursday next 26th May @ 8pm in the 1st
Blitz of the year.
Training
as usual for U6 to U10’s on Thursday in Clonbonny from 7-8pm
Well
done to Rathcline Senior team who beat Ballymahon on Friday evening last by a
single point to secure home advantage in the Semi Final in Reserve League 2.
Rathcline GAA
Congratulations
to the Reserve League 2 team on their win over Ballymahon last Friday evening.
The match finished 1-10 to 2-06 to Rathcline. Well done lads. This is five wins out of five for the team in
this competition and means that they will have a home semi-final in this
competition. In round 6 we will face Granard away. Please keep an eye on
fixtures for more details.
Last
game of first round of Leader Cup takes place on this Saturday evening in
Clonbonny at 7.30pm against Colmcille. This is a vital game for the team and we
hope a big crowd will turn up to support us and cheer us on.
Rathcline
GAA Summer Fundraising Draw will take place Saturday June 11th at
11pm in the Yacht Bar. There are 18 fantastic prizes on offer for this draw: 1st Prize: €3000. 2nd Prize: €1000. 3rd Prize: €750. 4th Prize: €500. 5th Prize: €250. 6th Prize: €200. 7th Prize: €200. 8th Prize: €200. 9th Prize: €200. 10th Prize: €200. 11th Prize: 2 Premium Stand
Tickets for Take That Concert in
Croke Park on Sat 18th June 2011. 12th Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for Take That Concert in Croke Park on Sun
19th June 2011. 13th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for Leinster Hurling Final in Croke Park on
Sun 3rd July 2011. 14th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for Leinster Football Final in Croke Park on
Sun 10th July 2011. 15th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final in Croke
Park on Sun 7th August 2011. 16th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final in Croke
Park on Sun 14th August. 17th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for All-Ireland Football Semi-Final in Croke
Park on Sun 21st August. 18th
Prize: 2 Premium Stand Tickets for All-Ireland Football Semi-Final in Croke
Park on Sun 28th August. Tickets are currently on sale priced €10.
For
the first time in recent years Clonbonny is set to hold 1st round
games in the Senior Championship. The first match of the championship will take
place in Clonbonny between Longford Slashers and Cashel on Friday 10th
June at 8pm. There will be a lot of preparation work to be done leading up to
this match so all help would be greatly appreciated.
Hard
luck to the Longford senior team who were narrowly beaten by Laois on Sunday
last in the first round of the Leinster Senior Championship.
Congratulations
to Padraig Shanley and Marie Meenaghan who were married at the weekend. We wish
you all the best for the future.
We
would like to extend our sympathies to the family of Mary Mullooly, Killinure,
who died at the weekend. R.I.P
We
would also like to extend our sympathies to the family of Kathleen Greene, The
Green, who died last week. R.I.P
St. Faithleach’s
GAA
Senior
Championship: We were defeated by a Elphin in the 2nd round of the Senior
Championship in Strokestown on Saturday evening last. Final Score – St.
Faithleachs 1-04 Elphin 0-9. Team: D. Thompson, S. Ormsby, A. McCormack, G.
Connor, K. Brennan, B. Scally, A. Murtagh, S. O’Grady, D. Murray, B. Murtagh,
G. Cox (1-0), M. Reynolds (0-1), C. Murtagh (0-1), H. Kenny, B. Reynolds (0-2).
Subs: E. Kenny, D. Thompson. (See Match Report)
Junior:
We play against St. Dominic’s on Sunday next, see fixtures for details.
U14
Boys: Our U14 Team had a convincing win over Roscommon Gaels in Hyde Park last
week. Team: M. O’Donnell, E. Farrell, J. Farrell, C. Mangan, J. Irwin, M. Cox,
L. Parker, D. Nerney(0-5), D. Kelly(1-1), C. Gannon(0-1), S. Phillips(0-2), S.
Walsh(1-4), C. Gannon(0-5), C. Connelly(4-4), D. Foley(1-2). Subs: M. Gill
(1-0), E. Tynan.
Cards:
Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Last week’s winners: 1st,
Jimmy Brennan/David Dowd + Mike Flynn/Tommy Hanly. Last game, Ann Mulhern/Frank
Brennan. Ticket winners – PJ Glennon, Noreen Hoare, Sean Hanly, M Rodgers and Tommy
Hanly.
Upcoming
Events: Minor Club Presentation & Family Night: Takes place on Sunday 5th
June. The Looney Hoppers play in the Club House in June, further details to
follow.
Lanesboro
Community Games
Since
our last update, there has been great activity in Community Games Events.
It is wonderful to see so many children taking part and parents facilitating
them in representing Lanesboro at a county level. However none of this would be
possible without the considerable work of team managers in taking on, training
and looking after teams and we want to thank them so much for this.
For
the first time Lanesboro fielded teams in the Tag Rugby and Futsal
competitions. Robbie Chalmers managed the Boys U-13 Futsal team who were
narrowly beaten by Kilashee in the county final Thursday 2th May.
Cora Nevin and Pauline Casey facilitated two teams with 24 children taking part
in the county tag rugby event at the Longford rugby club. This proved to
be great fun. Though the teams lost out to strong Killoe teams, it
certainly will be an event that the children would like to take part in
again. Thanks again to Robbie, Cora and Pauline and David Lulham
and with the help of additional parents, additional teams could be fielded next
year.
The
U-10 football team had a fantastic journey of success to reach the County
Final. Firstly over 20 children travelled to Drumlish, with no great
expectations of going further, but they came home victors. Following this
win, Lanesboro had to take on a strong Killoe team in the semi-final.
This was hosted in Lanesboro and the team gave the supporters a lot to cheer
about. It was great to see children, who are still so young being able to
play football so fluidly. Lanesboro, having won against Killoe, proceeded
to the trophy final in Pierce Park versus Longford South on Wednesday
18th. This was a very daunting occasion for the young players and
Longford South got a great start which proved too difficult for Lanesboro overcome.
However, every member of the Lanesboro team played brilliantly and each and
every one chased the game until the very end. At the end they were just two
points short. Though there was disappointment in the final, the silver
Longford Community Games Medals and the experience of having played at Pierce
Park will ensure that this great run of success will be remembered by those
children for a long time. The run of success and display of skills is a great
credit to their trainers Padraic Farrell and Seadna Ryan who undertook this on
top of the their busy GAA schedule, this is very much appreciated.
Finally
on Sunday 22nd May, the County Swimming Finals took place. Lanesboro
had strong representation, started off by gold medal wins by both Dúileach Ryan
and Séadhna Ryan in the boys U-8 and U-10 25M Freestyle events,
respectively. Drama was yet to come when Orla Ryan lined up for Lanesboro
in the girls U-10 freestyle final. Orla swam a great race to finish
joint first with a Longford South swimmer. The race was re-run in order
to determine who would represent Longford at the All-Ireland Finals. For
a second time the two girls could not be split. In the third re-run Orla
lost out by the tightest of margins. This was a great performance by all
three swimmers.
The
next event that will take place is the Track and Field County Finals in
Ballymahon. The Lanesboro Entries, with children’s signatures, need to be
returned to the county Committee by June 7th. Therefore
children, who won a gold medal in the Lanesboro community games, need ensure
that they contact Pauline Casey or Teresa Ryan, to sign up for the County
Finals. Where the winner of the event has not signed up to take part, the
runner up in that event will be asked to take their place. Best of luck
to all the entries to the finals. With the great Athletics Club training,
we will be well prepared for Ballymahon in late June.