Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Championship Win
Well done to the Rathcline GAA Intermediate team who had a tough hard win in the opening game of the championship against a teak tough Ardagh side. Ardagh lead by four points at half time and the second half was nip and tuck throughout and the score of the day was a goal by Conor Casey which proved to be the turning of the tide in Rathcline’s favour.
Following the championship draw on Sunday night last Rathcline were drawn to meet Kenagh in the next round on the weekend after next.
Text Alert Update
If you did not receive an envelope for the text alert system you can collect one in O’Brien’s shop. If you have not returned your envelope yet you should do so immediately to O’Brien’s. The system is now set to be launched as all the name received so far have been entered into the system and the text alert system will be up and running in the next week.
A very big thank you to everybody that has contributed and supported the text alert system.
Sympathy
Would like to extend our sympathy to Renee, Fabian and Diane Walsh, Rathcline Road on the death last week in Boston of Renee’s brother in law George Gazebien,
Draw This Weekend
Rathcline GAA this weekend will commence their first draw of their new ‘Rathcline GAA Lotto’. The lotto is based on the first 6 numbers drawn in the National Lottery every Saturday night; If you match 4 of the 6b numbers drawn you will win or share the Rathcline GAA Lotto. The cost of entry is €100, payable in €100 as a once off payment or 2x€50 payments. It is an average of under €2 each week and the club seeks your support. The full monies raised from this draw will go towards the payment of the club debt which is quite substantial. The facilities for all our players men, women and underage is second to none and we must make every effort to help defray the debt while we must also allow the club to plan and develop for the future of our players and future players.
Tickets are still available in O’Brien’s or from any member of the committee. Sold and unsold tickets are to be returned to the clubhouse on this Thursday evening between 8.30and 9.30pm.
High Praise Indeed
In recent days Steve and Theresa Ormsby proprietors of Clarkes Bar on Main Street received a mail signed by two couples from Dun Laoghaire who visited Lanesboro and Ballyleague while they holidayed on the Shannon. They were high in their praise of Lanesboro and Ballyleague for the improvement of facilities in the town since their last visit in 2009.
I quote from their letter “We were very impressed with the overall appearance of the facilities and amenities. Particularly, the street lighting, signage, furniture, flowers etc., road markings, shop front displays, parks, flowers, grass cut to perfection. The bridge painted and the shores cleaned. Toilets and shower facilities spotless. Best we have seen on the Shannon so far.
Good bin facilities, waste segregation, excellent mooring/lighting and access to town from old and new jettys.
Best of all is the helpful and friendly people of the town”.
Having seen this mail is wonderful to feel that the great work being done by all sides is being noticed and commented upon. Since the turn of the year work on both sides of the bridge has continued unabated and credit must go to the people that are making Lanesboro and Ballyleague beautiful.
It is just a few years ago Ed Walsh the founding President of University College Limerick and in the words of Fintan O’Toole ‘one of the most dynamic, challenging and infuriating figures in Irish public life’ at a meeting with Ciaran Mullooly and myself said that this was one of the most important ways to go with the development of our town. He too was a visitor to Lanesboro Ballyleague on the river Shannon – again highlighting the importance of the river Shannon to our community.
Hopefully Waterways Ireland, both Longford and Roscommon County Councils, development agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and I.D.A and most importantly politicians from all sides will take on board the comments of these influential people and also the working environment being created by both communities and look favourably on proposal being made for the development of our area. We have a beautiful and terrific community and we are rightly proud of it.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Our community is laden down with many talented people covering all facets of life. One of these people is Alan Flanagan, son of Jimmy and Bernie Flanagan, Rathcline who is staging his play “Irreconcilable Difference” at the world renowned Edinburg Fringe Festival, for the month of August. The play includes the audience being asked at the end which one of a long suffering married couple should live or die.
Alan is continuing to do much work in Performing Arts and this play is just another one of Alan’s successes. Good luck Alan!
Death
It is with great sadness we learned of the death on Monday 23rd July at the Laurel Lodge Nursing Home. Longford, of Sr. Emmanuel Farrelly, Convent of Mercy, Lanesboro. Sr. Emmanuel came to the Mercy community in Lanesboro a number of years ago. She was a native of County Leitrim and she was a nun with great charisma. She was inflicted with multiple sclerosis but she did not let it dampen her enthusiasm for life, the spirit she exhibited was infectious. She was a lady the in whose company you always felt great. She could be seen making her way from the St. Mary’s Church on a motorised wheelchair until she could no longer make the journey. Her remains reposed in the Convent Chapel until the removal of her remains to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Tuesday. Following her Funeral Mass her remains were interred in Clonbonny cemetery. To her Mercy Community, brothers J.P. Mick, Gerry and John, her sister Ann relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Level 5 Fetac at Community College
Lanesboro Community College proposes to deliver for level 5 Fetac courses commencing this coming September. The proposed courses are Outdoor Recreation, Sports and Recreation, Tourism and Office administration. If you are interested you should immediately contact the college phone 043-3321139.
Shannon Gaels
Congratulations to Shane Kenny, Gary Gallagher and Óisín O’Sullivan who are part of the U16 Longford Fr. Manning team who qualified for the Fr. Manning Cup final to be played in Pearse Park on Thursday 8th August.
Congratulations to the Intermediate team on their great win over Ardagh last Saturday and they play Kenagh in the next round the weekend after next.
The U6 panel are training away in big numbers in Clonbonny every Thursday between 7 and 8pm. If any parent still wants to bring their young boy or girl out to join in what is tremendous fun on Thursday evenings they are very welcome.
The U8 panel are also training on Thursday evenings in Clonbonny as they prepare for their blitz in Croke Park on 24th August. It is a wonderful opportunity for our young players and their families to be in Croke Park for what will surely be a memorable day.
The U10 panel play a blitz this week and as usual all panel members will be notified.
The U12 panel play a blitz on Thursday in Kenagh between 8and 9.
The U14 team will play St. Francis in Clonbonny on Bank Holiday Monday at 7.30pm.
The under 16s play championship next week and the time and venue have yet to be confirmed.
The minor team played a good hard and tough challenge game at the weekend – just what was needed. The club thanks St. Faithleach’s for the game. Training continues on Thursday evening in preparation of the championship.
Found
A black Mojo Mobile Phone was found in the Car Park early on Saturday morning and has been given into the Garda Station where the owner can reclaim it.
It appears to be a good one someone may have lost it on Friday night on the way home from the Summer Festival Launch in the Quarry.
Lough Ree A.C.
Saturday was the 3rd and final day of the All-Ireland Track & Field championships in Tullamore for the U14 to U19 age groups. Larissa Noone, U14 Shot and Stephen O’Dowd, U15 hammer were the only two club athletes involved.
Full marks to Larissa for breaking her holidays in Achill to travel to the Co. Offaly venue and take on the best in the country, knowing that 3rd in Connaught would not be enough. There are so many youngsters today that are not competitive, afraid to take part, as they might be beaten.
O’Dowd fared better and got to the last eight in the hammer, where he got three extra throws. Yes, Stephen had a good day as he came home with a lovely fleece jacket that had his name on the back (along with other names) – so there was one pleased punter on the day.
Again Larissa and Stephen are a credit to themselves, club, and family. Well done to both.
It was nice to meet Annie Mae Buckley (nee Murray) from Derrygeel who was an official with the Dublin club, Raheney Shamrocks. She was inquiring about her old acquaintances in Lanesboro
Rathcline Ladies GAA
Congratulations to Claire Greene, Paula Kenny, Sinead Farrell and Lauren Farrell and the Longford Intermediate Ladies on their win over Roscommon last Saturday. The Longford Ladies next game is at home to Sligo on the 12th August. Well done to our U14 girls who defeated Tarmonbarry in a challenge game last Thursday evening. The senior ladies had a challenge against Clonguish on Sunday last and won the game well. Well done to the Rathcline Senior Team who defeated Ardagh in the first round of the Championship.
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 16th September. The bus starts at Kenagh and will pick up in Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Scramogue and Rooskey. If you wish to travel you are invited to ring Mary at 043-3321969.
Ladybird Shop
The Ladybird shop on Main Street is having an ‘Olympic Promotion’ to raise money for new school sports equipment. Donations of any sports kits and football boots would be much appreciated along with ladies and gents clothing, shoes, school uniforms, linens and toys. The Ladybird shop thanks everybody for the on-going support.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
The next outing for Lough Ree Golfing Society is this Saturday next 4th August to Roscommon Golf Course.
If you are going you are asked to be at the clubhouse around 10.30 for the draw and tee times.
As usual if you intend to play please text 087-9730611. Hope to see a large turnout.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Monday 23rd July; overall: 1st Kitty Dowd and Chris McGrath, 2nd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon, 3rd Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan and 4th Carmel Kelly and Breda McKnight. N/S: 1st Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan, 2nd Carmel Kelly and Breda McKnight, 3rd Freda Kenny and Ann Donlon and 4th Noreen Dunne and K. Harrison. E/W; 1st Kitty Dowd and Chris McGrath, 2nd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon, 3rd Nora Kelly and Una Clarke and 4th L. Farrell and C. Connolly.
Summer Events at Lanesboro Library
Contact 043 3321291 to book a place for your child! and the following is the list of event featured at the library. Saturday 4th August: Storytime with Frances continues at Lanesboro Library 12 – 1pm. Saturday 11th August Lanesboro Library 10 – 11.30a.m. Bunny hop Olympics – Bunny hop thinks rabbits do everything best but in this exciting story show, you get to help Bunny hop tell stories about some very clever animal indeed
(Storytelling) (ages 3 – 8). Saturday 11th August: Lanesboro Library 12 – 1pm
The Gold Medal Show: Are you the strongest? The fastest? The bravest? The smartest? Try your skills against the amazing heroes in this special story show and maybe win yourself a gold medal along the way. Storytelling (ages 8 – 11)
Contact Stella O’Sullivan at Lanesboro Branch Library. Tel: 043 332 1291.Email: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
Indoor Market
The Lanesboro and Ballyleague Indoor Market takes place in St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, Lanesboro, every Friday from 11am to 1.30pm. There is a range of stalls supplying local: home baking, jams, eggs, mushrooms. Also jewellery, beauty products, cards, aloe vera products, books & bric a brac, knitted items, dried flowers & handbags. Fresh flowers, hanging baskets & flower arrangements. Fred’s Fish available – fresh fish for Friday. Free car parking to rear of building (beside the playground). Tea, Coffee and light snacks will also be available. You are invited to call 087 3965568 for all your queries.
Rathcline GAA
Our Senior Team kicked off the Intermediate Championship in perfect style with a dramatic one point win over Ardagh in Monaduff last Saturday. A huge thank you to all who turned out in support of the lads. The squad face Kenagh in the next round; all are advised to keep an eye on these notes next week for confirmation of date, time and venue.
Congratulations to the Rathcline ladies on their Gold Cup victory over Clonguish at the weekend. Also, Congratulations to Sinead, Paula, Lauren and Claire and the rest of the rest of the Longford Ladies on their Championship win at the weekend.
Congratulations to the manager of our Senior Team, Enda Macken, on captaining Dromard to victory in the Senior B Championship.
The first round of the new Club Rathcline lotto will commence next weekend. The winning numbers will be published here next week.
Finally, Congratulations to former Rathcline stalwart Joe Masterson and Anna on their recent marriage.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Championship: Our Seniors play against St. Brigids at home on Sunday 12th August. See fixtures for time.
O’Rourke Cup: Our Seniors were defeated by Elphin on Tuesday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 1-10 Elphin 2-08. Team: D. Thompson, D. Murray, D. Harrison, C. Brennan, D. Thompson, C. McCormack, D. McCormack, S. O’Grady (0-1), M. Reynolds, H. Kenny, A. Dooney (0-2), D. Rooney (0-1), B. Reynolds (0-3), E. Kenny, B. Murtagh (1-3). Subs: J. Quigley.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All are welcome. The results of last week’s games are – winners, Peggy/Phonsie, runners-up, Dan/Gerry. The last game winners were Gemma/Freda. The ticket winners were – Mark, Martin, Phonsie, Dan.
GAA “Cul-Camp”: Preparations are on-going for St. Faithleachs GAA “Cúl Camp” 2012 on Monday 13th August to Friday 17th. Please note that the Cul-Camp is now full.
‘Night at the Dogs’: Our Minor Club are organising ‘A Night at the Dogs’ on Friday 24th August. The club is currently looking for sponsors/part-sponsors. Your Support would be greatly appreciated. Please contact a member of the organising committee – Gerry O’Donnell, Majella Kelly, James Irwin or John Tynan.
Fundraising Night: Many thanks to all who supported the fundraising night in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation in the clubhouse on Friday last organised by Nuala Malone.
Honda 50 Convoy heading for Lanesborough and Ballyleague
Huge fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research is taking place on 12th August.
The people of the Shannonside town of Lanesborough and Ballyleague are in for one of the most spectacular sights of the summer when a convoy of over 100 Honda 50 motorbikes arrive in town on Sunday August 12th as part of a major fundraiser for breast cancer research.
Motorbike enthusiasts from all over the country will be taking part in this charity ride around Lough Ree on the day – with the centre piece being a huge family fun event at the Waterways Ireland marina behind the old Sliabh ban Hotel between 11.30 and 5.30pm.
The main event is helping to raise funds in aid of The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) with lots of family entertainment such as bouncing castles, face painting, obstacle course, ‘Aunt Sally’ , Pig on a Spit, fly-fishing exhibition, mouse racing plus Canadian kayaking, boat trips sailing and a daylong BBQ.
There will also be a live stage with band music on the day – catering for all musical tastes.
One of the highlights of the event will be a raffle for a Honda 90 Vintage Cub motorcycle which is bound to attract lots of interest. Tickets are €10 and available from Gerry O’Reilly 086 8251225 or emailgerry@nbcri.ie or Joe Cribben, Daybreak/Top filling Station T: 043 3327583, Ballyleague but are limited to 300 with all monies raised going to National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) based in Galway, whose research team are working hard to find the causes and factors that influence breast cancer and therefore help to develop effective screening, treatments and medication to combat it. The organisers would like to thank the 12th Ballyboro Scout Troop. Local Gardening Club, Special thanks to Joe Cribben, Daybreak/Top Filling for sponsoring the Vintage Honda 90 Cub, Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns Committee and local businesses for all their help and support with staging this event.