Apologies for the notes for last week only appearing today online. I totally forgot to publish them. Joe
Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Rathcline U21 Final
Our Under 21 team left Pearse Park empty
handed after producing a wonderful performance in the Under 21 County Final
against St. Columba’s on Sunday last. There is any shame in defeat especially
when the team meets their expectations and this team did just that. One thing that should be remembered is that
this team performed heroically all through the campaign and there is no doubt
that this panel of players has the undoubted quality to be the best ever
produced from the club. The onus now falls firmly on each player from the panel
to become leaders in their own right and discipline themselves to make the big
breakthrough for themselves and the club. The team management can be rightly
proud of their efforts in developing the panel and especially in getting these
lads to the county final, it was a marvellous achievement. It was a great
occasion for the club to be back competing in county finals and it was marvellous
to see so many people turning out to support the lads.
Lough Ree Camera Club
The
local camera club is holding its next meeting on Thursday at 8pm in the ESB
Sports & Social clubhouse. A camera workshop to provide instruction in
downloading photographs, storing, editing and software programmes will be given
on the night. New members are always welcome and may contact Des Watts at
043-3321201 for information. An article about the club is posted in the Leader
this week.
The
club congratulate Niamh a daughter of Brendan & Vera Whitty, camera club
members who recently was awarded a Fellowship from the Irish Photographic
Federation after her composition of photographs were accessed by the
judging panel.
The Pitch comes to Town
The
moth production of the extremely popular play ‘The Pitch’ written by the
Academy Award Winning Shane Connaughton will come to St. Mary’s Parish Hall,
Lanesboro in mid-January for one night only. The play has been receiving
tremendous reviews and tickets will soon be on sale for should be a wonderful
night. The play is being brought to Lanesboro by Shannon Gaels Minor Club.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on
Wednesday 30th November are; N/S 1st Phil Chalmers &
Cyril Hussey, 2nd Marie Sheeran & Mary Mc Gushin, 3rd
Renee Walsh & Mary Jameson. E/W 1st Una Lawlor & Peg Clarke,
2nd Frank & Frances Brennan and 3rd Philomena Walsh
& Katharine Harrison.
Top Class School Report
Last year Lanesboro Community College
underwent a ‘Whole School Evaluation’ by the Department of Education
inspectors. The recently obtained the final adjudication and it bore a glowing report
on the school. The report was full of praise for the way the school looked
after its pupils, both academically and from the pastoral care point of view. The
V.E.C., the Board of Management, the Parents Association, school management,
teachers, ancillary staff, and especially the pupils, were all given
recognition of the great team spirit that exists within the school. Especially
noted was the warmth of everybody, especially the students, towards the
inspectors, and, indeed, towards anybody that visited the school. We can be
very proud to have a secondary school of such quality in our town. The report
can be accessed at www.education.ie
Christmas Day Run
The annual Christmas Day run/walk from
Newtowncashel to Lanesboro will once again take place on Christmas morning
commencing from ‘The Hill’ Newtowncashel and finishing at the bridge in
Lanesboro. The run is the main fundraiser of the year for Multiple Sclerosis
Society that does tremendous work in the county throughout the year with the
funds raised. If you are not doing the run/walk please be as generous as
possible can when approached – you are assured the funds will be used wisely.
The walkers will start off at 11.45 and the runners will commence at 12.15. The
committee is looking forward to more favourable conditions this year than last
year and also are hoping for a record number of participants.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
The
annual Christmas Scramble which was to be held last Saturday 3rd December
at Strokestown Golf Club had to be postponed owing to very wet weather.
The
Society is hopeful that they will able to have the scramble this Saturday 10th
December instead.
Refreshments
will be served in the clubhouse bar from 10.30 am and there will be a shotgun start
for the scramble at 11 am followed by food in the bar. Immediately after the
prize giving the Society will have their AGM and all members are requested to
attend.
As
usual text Frank on 087-9730611 if you wish to play in the scramble. Here’s
hoping the rain snow or frost will stay away this week. Frank will text as
usual on Friday if there’s any change to these arrangements should the weather
force Strokestown Course to close again.
Wedding
The
marriage took place recently at The Church of the Ascension, Gortanumera,
Portumna, Co. Galway of Brendan Doyle son of Doiminic and Mary Ó Dúill, Moher,
Ballyleague and Marie O’Donnell daughter of Tom and Phil O’Donnell, Fisherman’s
Wharf, Portumna. Bestman was Ger Sweetman friend of the groom and groomsman was
Adrian Coyle friend of the groom. Chief bridesmaid was Eimear Seery, friend of
the bride and bridesmaid was Jacinta Murphy, friend of the bride. Pageboy and flower
girl was Liam and Sheenagh O’Donnell, nephew and niece of the bride. The marriage
ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Abe Kennedy, Portumna. The wedding reception took
place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge Club
The
results of the competition held on Monday 28th November. Gross N/S:
1st Loretta Cooney & Maureen Mulryan, 2nd Eileen
Kelly & Nancy Dolan, 3rd Maura Hanley & Mairéad Gill. Nett:
1st Loretta Cooney & Maureen Mulryan, 2nd Eileen
Kelly & Nancy Dolan and Mary Conmy & Mary Jameson.
Gross and Nett: E/W 1st Kathleen Hanley & Mary Fallon, 2nd
Frank Conmy & Catherine McGovern, 3rd Ger & Breda Clarke.
The Christmas party and presentation of prizes will take place on Monday 12th
Dec.
Christmas Music and Carols
Edel Loftus, her harpists and Choir will
perform a rendition of Christmas Music and carols in St. Mary’s Parish Hall on
Sunday next 11th December at 7.30pm. As usual this promises to be
one of the highlights of the Christmas season and an evening of true enjoyment
for all music lovers.
Bantar Ballads EP
The extremely popular two man group of
local man Fran Deffew, Rathcline Road and Paul Murphy have just released an EP
for Christmas. The lads have gained tremendous acclamation where ever they have
played country wide and the EP is surely the start of much greater things to
come. I am sure that the EP will be a huge seller and nobody deserves success
more than the lads. The EP is priced €10 and is available from O’Brien’s Corner
House, Mags Hair Salon, or from Fran himself.
Tax Relief
If you or a member of your family are a
PAYE worker and contributes €250 or more over a calendar year to St. Mary’s
Church, Lanesboro through Mass contributions the parish can claim tax in lieu
of your contributions. At all Masses next weekend 17th and 18th
the system will be explained for your benefit.
Scór na nÓg Leinster Semi Final
The Shannon Gaels Scór na nÓg sketch group
takes to the stage for the Leinster semi-final on Sunday next 11th
December in the Downs Clubhouse, outside Mullingar commencing at 3pm. The club
would appreciate the support of many locals and a great afternoon of
entertainment is definitely assured.
Table Quiz New Date
The Table Quiz in aid of Movember charity will now take
place on Friday week 16th in Clarkes Bar. A table of 4 will cost €40 and there is
guaranteed a wonderful night of fun. The organisers would appreciate a huge
turnout and lots of prizes available on the new date. Following the Quiz a DJ
will take over to finish off a wonderful night.
Brushstrokes
Christmas Art Exhibition
Brushstrokes
Art Group continues their Annual Christmas Art Exhibition and Sale in St Mary`s
Parish Hall, Lanesborough and continue all week.
Irish Dancing
Success
Congratulations
to Aisling Farrell, daughter of Martin and Annette Farrell, Clonfower who was
placed second in the Leinster championships of Irish Dancing recently that took
place in City West, Dublin. Aisling dances with the O’Reilly Bransfield School
of Dancing.
Santa Train
The
Santa train at the Cavan and Leitrim Railway, Dromod will run for the next two
Sundays 11th and 18th from 1 to 5pm. It commenced last
Sunday to great acclaim and the next two weeks as we run closer to Christmas
should create even greater excitement. The admission for children is €10 and
accompanying adults go free. For further details you should phone 071-9638599.
Rathcline &
St. Faithleach’s AGM
Next
Friday night on both sides of the bridge is a very important night for both
Rathcline and St. Faithleach’s GAA clubs as they hold their AGMs.
It
is a huge night for the communities because it is their clubs and the
progression of Gaelic football in their communities. It is very important that
big numbers attend both meetings. Your club needs your support and it is very
important that you are supportive of your club by ensuring that you attend the
AGM.
Birth
Congratulations
to Kieran and Ciara Feeney, Tullyvrane on the birth last week of a baby girl.
Thank You
The
Rathcline Ladies GAA club would like to thank everybody that donated clothes to
their recent collection. The sum realised amounted to €478.
Annual 25 Drive
The memory of Anthony
Healy lives on through the Annual 25 Drive for the Anthony Healy Perpetual Cup
that takes place in Clarkes Bar on Friday night next 9th December
commencing at 9pm sharp. All proceeds of the night will go to the Mayo
Roscommon Hospice. Tickets are priced at only €5 and tickets are on sale from
the organising committee or from Clarkes bar or O’Brien’s Corner Shop. You are
encouraged to support if only through buying a ticket. I am sure that once
again this will be a wonderful night.
Santa Arrives at Charity Shop
Santa will be visiting
the Friends of the Asthma Charity shop on Main Street on Saturday 17th
December. He will make his arrival at 12 noon on the day but the mystery is how
he will arrive. With his sleigh in for a major overhaul before he makes the big
journey later in the month the big question is ‘how will Santa arrive’? If you
think you know how he will arrive you can enter your guess at the charity shop
and there will be a prize for every child that gets the answer correct.
St. Faithleach’s
GAA
The
Annual General Meeting of our Senior Club will take place on Senior
Club AGM: Friday 9th
December in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House at 8.00pm. AGM will be preceded by a
special Mass for deceased members of the Club at 7.30pm.
Cards: Every Tuesday
in the Clubhouse at 9.00pm. All welcome. The results of last week’s games –
Joint winners (11 Games): Padraig/PJ, John O/Pakie, Mickey/Mary. The last game
winners were Michael/Sean. The ticket winners were Michael, Sonny, David, Pakie
and Padraig.
Santa at St.
Faithleachs GAA club grounds: A special treat in store for the kids
with the arrival of Santa Claus, by air on 18th December at 3.00pm. Live Music
in the clubhouse from 6.00pm followed by our Christmas Draw.
Upcoming
Events:
Ballyleague Tidy Towns is holding a Table Quiz in the clubhouse on Saturday
10th December. In the run-up to Christmas, Sports Quiz to be held in the Club
House on 28th December.
Christmas
Draw:
The Club are currently running a Christmas Draw, €2 per line. 1st Prize – Large
Hamper to the value of €150. 2nd Prize – DVD Player. 3rd Prize –Newbridge
Silverware Knife Set. 4th Prize – Bottle of Whiskey. 5th Prize – Clock. Draw
will take place on 18th December.
Congratulations: To Philomena
Tarmey, Cloontuskert, who celebrated her 90th Birthday last week. Also, to
Gavin Tucker who won the Junior Section in the Concern Worldwide Essay
Competition recently.
Ballyboro
Under
15 Boys – Major Division: Our U15 Boys had a recent win over Ballymahon – Goals
were from Kevin Sorohan (2), Tobi Sallami, Ryan Guinan, Shane Phillips &
Jonathon Hussey. They were defeated by Castlepollard – Goals were from Tobi
Sallami, Jack Irwin & Shane Phillips and drew with Stonepark – Goals were
from Shane Phillips, Ryan Guinan & Jordon Donlon.
Thank You
Lanesboro
Tourism Co-op we would like to thank all who contributed so generously to the Christmas
Lights collection last weekend
This
money will be used for the extension of Christmas lighting in the town.
You
are all invited to St Marys Church on Saturday 10th December at 19.55 to greet
our special guest from the North Pole who will help us to light the Christmas
tree.
Thank You
Lanesboro Badminton Club – wishes to thank all those
that took part in our fundraising table quiz in Clarkes Pub last Friday night.
A special word of thanks to those who donated spot prizes for the raffle, those
who could not attend on the night but gave a donation to the club, to Steve
Ormsby for the venue, and all who helped in any way on the night. A total of
€910 was raised and this will go a long way in meeting the club expenses for
the coming season. Many thanks once again.
25 Drive
The
Rathcline GAA club will host a 25 Drive in the Peer Inn, Lisnacusha on Friday
23rd December.
The
winners of the weekly 25 Drive in the Peer Inn held on Sunday night last were
John O’Beirne & Brendan Casey and Seamus Bermingham and Danny Ganly. The
game continues on Sunday night next and every Sunday night.