Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Lanesboro Kayaking course
A Kayaking course will
take place at Ballyleague Harbour from 15th to the 19th
August. Following the tremendous success of the previous course earlier in the
summer and inquiries since it has been decided to hold another course. The
course covers 2 categories; child aged from 10 to 16 and all ages after 16. The
child course will take place between the hours of 10am and 1pm and for all older
ages from 7pm to 9pm. The fees are the most competitive that can be got
anywhere with child fee at €60 and €70 for the older ages.
Booking in advance is
essential and they can be made by ringing 087-6675275.
Rathcline GAA Draw
The Rathcline GAA club is
presently holding a draw to help defray the cost of running the clubs day to
day business. There are two wonderful opportunities to win All Ireland tickets
along with other cash prizes. The first prize is two premium stand tickets for
the mouth-watering All Ireland Hurling clash of Tipperary and Kilkenny – a
match the world wants to see- and €100 spending money. Second prize is an
equally mouth-watering prospect of two premium tickets for the All-Ireland
Football Final and again €100 spending money. Third prize is €100, fourth prize
again is another €100 and fifth and sixth prize is €50 each.
Tickets are priced at €2
each or 3 for €5 and they can be brought in O’Brien’s shop or from any member
of the club executive or club players. The draw will take place in Adie
Farrell’s Swan Tavern on Saturday 27th August at 11pm.
Death
The parish was saddened
to learn on Sunday 7th August of the death at St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Longford, of Jimmy Greally, Mount Davis. Jimmy was predeceased a few years ago
by his wife Patsy. He was a diligent farmer who tended his farm with great care
and attention until failing health restricted him. Jimmy epitomised the very word
gentleman as his nature was both gentle and kind. Jimmy warmed the heart of
everyone that met him and his passing leaves a sadness in the hearts and minds of
all. His remains reposed at Farrell’s Funeral Home on Tuesday followed by
removal to St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro. His remains were interred in Clonbonny
cemetery on Wednesday following his Funeral mass. To his sister Kathleen,
sisters in law Mary and Anne, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest
sympathy.
One-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A one-day pilgrimage to
Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 21st August leaving from
Ballyleague Hall at 7am. The island contribution is €30 and the bus fare has
yet to be determined. For those wishing to avail of the bus and pilgrimage they
can make enquiries to Mary, phone 043-3321969.
Harvest Festival
The
Harvest Festival and Working Field Day will once again be held in Lanesboro on
Sunday 28th August at the Glebe, Rathcline. It will take place
between 2pm and 6pm. Some of the features of the day will be Horse draw
Reapers, Vintage Tractor-drawn reapers and Binders, Combined harvesters,
Threshing Display, Craft Display, Home Cooking, Dog Show and a host of other
events.
Last
year the festival came back to Lanesboro and it was a great success. This year
promises to be even bigger and better. It is a day not to be missed. Proceeds
from the day will go to Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club and other local charities.
Admission is only €10 with children going free and there will be free parking.
Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op
Your
community needs you to share your ideas at a community exhibition day which
will take place on Friday 16th Sept in St. Mary’s Hall, 6pm—8pm and on Sunday
18th Sept, 12pm—4pm. Draw on a photograph with a marker ,make drawings on a
map, draw a diagram or write a short descriptive note. Write your name and
details on the idea and place it in the boxes in local shops, the library or
Credit Union of give it to one of the Steering Group Dessie McDermott, Dessie
Watts, Denis Devereaux, Mary Fleming, Margaret Mullooly, Ronan Cullen, Ray
Hogan, Alicia McDermott, Carol Ferguson, Philomena Rogers, Marie Fallon,
Margaret Nohilly, Joan Donnellan, James Casey, Margaret Gillen and Seadna Ryan.
Last date for submission of ideas is Thursday 18 Aug 2011.Once your ideas are
submitted, the local steering group will create an exhibition from all ideas
which can be viewed, explained and debated at the public exhibition in St
Mary’s Hall.
Death
The
parish of Kilgefin and indeed the surrounding areas were shocked and saddened
to learn of the sudden death at his residence in Doughill of one our most
popular men, Bernie Joe Nerney on Sunday 7th August. Bernie Joe was
a hugely popular man and wherever he went he always made a lasting impression
due to his warm friendly nature and his tremendous ability to interact with
friend and stranger alike. He was a great neighbour and always willing to help
anyone in need of assistance. His passing will leave a great void in the hearts
and minds of those that had the pleasure to know him. His remains were removed
from Leavy’s Funeral Home to St. Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe on Monday and
burial took place following his Requiem Mass to Cloontuskert cemetery. To his
sisters Annie, Evelyn, Rita and Brigid, relatives and many friends we extend
our deepest sympathy.
Lanesboro Pike
Angling Club
On Sunday August 7th Lanesboro Pike
Angling Club held their Michael Casey Perpetual trophy competition on Lough
Ree. 1st prize went to Joe McDermott with a fish weighing 16lb 11oz.
2nd prize went to Padraic Cunningham with a 16lb fish. 3rd prize
went to Kian Galvin with a 13lb fish.
There was also a draw for the
non-fishing members and the winners were; Bridie Mitten, Louis Mullooly, John
Smith, Seamus Quinn and Gerry Murphy each winner received €20.
Ladies
play in Championship semi-final
Rathcline Ladies football team on
Sunday next21st August will take on Edgeworthstown in Michael Moran Park
Carrickedmond at 1.30pm. The ladies under the expert eye of coach Barry Cox
have put in a massive effort in their attempt to reach the County Final where
hopefully Sunday will see them achieving that goal. With representatives from
the parishes of Rathcline, Cashel and Killashee there should be no shortage of
support for the ladies. It is hoped that a huge crowd will turn out to support.
Pearse Daly
R.I.P.
It
was with tremendous sadness I learned of the death of Pearse Daly, Aughnacliffe.
Pearse had been a family friend for more years than I can remember and he was
also the North Longford correspondent to The
Longford Leader and many a chat we had relation to local notes. He was also
a wonderful GAA man where again our paths cross all of the time. He was truly a
great friend and a gentleman I will miss. I extend my deepest sympathy to his
sons Fr. John P.P., Seamus, Dermot and daughter Attracta,
relatives and many friends.
Rathcline GAA
Congratulations
to Shannon Gaels Minor Club on the fantastic success of the Family Fun Day and
Tractor Run on Sunday afternoon. Thankfully the weather played its part and a
great day was had by all in Clonbonny. The Senior Club would like to thank all
the stewards who helped with the traffic control in the tractor run.
The
Senior League resumes on Wednesday week 24th with an away game to
Clonguish in Allen Park at 8.15pm. Support would be much appreciated for this
vital game.
Commiserations
to Western Gaels on losing the first round of the Minor A Championship to
Colmcille last Tuesday evening. The newly amalgamated team play the second
round of the Championship on Tuesday evening 16th August when they travel to
Drumlish to play St. Vincent’s. Throw in is at 7:15pm.
The
Senior Club would like to pass on its best wishes to Rathcline
Senior Ladies who play the second round of the Junior Championship against
Mostrim next Sunday afternoon in Carrickedmond. Please keep an eye on
fixtures for details of the throw in time.
Rathcline
GAA are running a draw for All Ireland Premium Stand Tickets for both the
Hurling and Football Finals in September. This fundraiser is one of the primary
fundraising tasks undertaken this year to help with the day to day running of
the club. We encourage all three clubs in Rathcline GAA to make a tremendous
effort in this fundraiser. The draw will take place on Sat 27th August,
tickets are E2 each or 3 for E5 and the prizes are:
1st prize 2 Premium Stand Tickets for the All-Ireland Hurling tickets plus €100
spending money, 2nd prize 2 Premium Stand Tickets for the All-Ireland
Football tickets plus €100 spending money, 3rd prize €100, 4th prize €100,
5th prize €50 and 6th prize €50
Tickets are currently on sale and can be obtained from members of the executive
or players. Your support would be much appreciated.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior
Championship: We were defeated by Strokestown in Tarmonbarry on Sunday last.
Final Score – St. Faithleachs 1-11 Strokestown 3-06. Team: Steve O’Connor,
Brian Scally, Diarmuid Thompson, Gerard Connor, Steve Ormsby, Adrian Murtagh,
Kieran Brennan, Martin Reynolds (0-3), Derek Murray (0-1), Senan O’Grady, Enda
Kenny (0-1), Henry Kenny (0-1), Aidan Dooney, Clement McCormack (1-1), Ciaran
Murtagh (0-3). Subs: Brian Murtagh, Gary Cox (0-1), Alan McCormack, Padraig
Wallace.
Junior
Ladies: We were defeated by St. Dominick’s on Friday last.
Minor
Ladies: We had a win over St. Dominick’s on Wednesday last. Final Score – St.
Faithleachs 3-8 St. Dominick’s 2-10. Team: B. Donlon, N. Carty, R. Collier, S.
O’Neill, C. Brennan, E. Kenny, J. Geoghegan, A. Kenny, R. Costello, E. Hegarty,
N. Scally, L. Mc Loone, A. Collier, A. Ormsby, A. Nerney. Sub: R. Banahan.
Paddy
Bolger Memorial Tournament: The annual Under 14, Paddy Bolger Memorial
Tournament will take place at St. Faithleachs GAA Club Grounds on Saturday 27th
August.
Cards:
Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Last week’s winners were
– Tommy Hanly/Mike Flynn. Runners-up, Tom Mullen/Michael Fallon. Last game
winners were Liam Fallon/Padraig Hand. The ticket winners were – Gerry, Pakie,
Phonsie, Dan, Joe.
Kids
Disco: We are holding a Kids ‘Back to School’ Disco in St. Faithleachs GAA Club
House on Saturday 27th August.
Sympathy:
The Club extends deepest sympathy to the Family of Bernie Joe Nerney RIP,
Doughill, who died suddenly on Sunday last. To his sisters, nephews, nieces,
extended family, relatives & friends.
Club
Membership: Cards available for collection in the Club House.