Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Table Quiz Deferred
The Lanesboro/Rathcline Gathering 2013 committee were due to host Table Quiz in Adie’s Swan Tavern on Friday night 14th December. As the quiz was clashing with the annual Anthony Healy Memorial card game in Clarkes Bar the committee deferred the quiz in deference to the name of the late Anthony Healy. We would encourage everyone that possibly can to support the card game as all proceeds will go to the Roscommon Mayo Hospice. Tickets are on sale locally for the card game.
Anthony Healy Memorial Card Game
The annual memorial card game in the memory of the late Anthony Healy will take place on this coming Friday night in Clarke’s Bar. Anthony meant a lot to a lot of people in the area and it especially great to note that in death the funds goes to the Roscommon Mayo Hospice and help to comfort many people. He had a heart of gold and we hope that you will either come along to Clarkes or buy tickets that are on sale in local shops or in Clarkes Bar. The card game will start at 9pm. Buy buying a ticket you are supporting a wonderful cause and also in with a chance of winning a small quad. The quad is only powered by a small motor and battery and is suitable for a child of 5 to 10 years old. Tickets are priced at €10.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the extended Farrell family, Lisnacusha who suffered two bereavements over the past two weeks. Firstly, Joe Gallagher, Roscommon, whose wife is Phil (nee Farrell, Lisnacusha) and last week Bridie Connaughton, Dublin (nee Farrell Lisnacusha) died in Dublin. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
We would like to extend our sympathy to the extended Connaughton family also on the death of Bridie Connaughton. Bridie was wife of the late Johnny Connaughton brother of the late Mike, Main St and Jimmy, Lehery.
Lanesboro Ballyleague – A living history
A limited number of these books have become available and are on sale in O’Brien’s Corner Shop. The book was written by local man John Casey and published a few years ago. The cost of the book is €15.
P.J. continues his Charity Work
Over the past number of years P.J. Maher has given greatly of his time in helping the needy. He has travelled abroad as part of teams building homes for those people most in need. P.J. in the coming year will travel to Haiti to work with the Haiti Orphanage fund.
P.J. is seeking your support for a table quiz in Clarkes Bar on Friday night 21st December at 9.30pm. There will be numerous prizes on the night and you are most definitely guaranteed a night of fun and laughter. A table of four costs €40 and your support will be greatly cherished.
Brushstrokes Christmas Exhibition
The group`s annual Christmas Exhibition commenced on Sunday with the official opening of the art exhibition and launch of their excellent calendar at St. Mary`s Parish Hall, Lanesboro. The exhibition continues until next weekend and you are invited to go along and marvel at the excellent work by the local group and perhaps buy some of the work.
Brushstrokes 2013 Calendar
Brushstrokes as we know are a local group of local artists that come together weekly since its first inaugural meeting in 1997. They hold their art exhibitions twice each year and this year they have also produced a calendar from which the proceeds will be donated to the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club’s rebuilding fund. Indeed, the 16 paintings in the calendar are of the highest quality and a testimony to the development of the group. The calendar is excellently designed by Mary Fleming and her Rustylemon design company.
Such has been the interest and admiration of the calendar there is now only a limited number left for sale and you are advised to get yours now so that you will not be disappointed. They are on sale at O`Brien`s Corner Shop, Mag`s Hair Salon and Cullen’s Filling station on the Longford Road. The price is a mere €5 and proceeds will go entirely to the Lough Ree Sub Aqua club and your support will be greatly appreciated.
Christmas Penitential Service
The Penitential services for Christmas will take place on Monday next 17th December at 8.30pm in The Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague and on Friday week 21st December at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro.
Concert of Christmas Carols
A concert of Christmas carols will take place in St. Mary’s Church on Saturday next 15th December immediately following 7.30pm Mass.
Church Gate Collection
County Longford Social Services is holding its annual church gate collection at all masses on Saturday and Sunday next. The ‘Meals on Wheels’ services is funded through your contributions to this church gate collection and your generosity in the past has been marvellous and it is hoped that this year will be no different.
Thank You
Lanesboro Tourism Co-op would like to thank all who contributed so generously to the church gate collection last weekend.
They are very appreciative of the monies collected which are for the Christmas lights in the town. This work should be completed this coming week.
The committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year for 2013.
St. John’s Services for Christmas
The Christmas arrangements for the St. John’s congregation commence on Sunday 23rd at St John’s Lanesborough for Carol Service at 11.30am.
Christmas Service Holy Communion will take place on Christmas Eve 24th St John’s Lanesborough at 9.pm
On Christmas morning Holy Communion will take place in St Coman’s Roscommon at 11am. You are asked to heed the time change
On Sunday 30th a Carol Service will take place in St Coman’s Roscommon at 11.30am .Tea will be served after this service as it will be the last service Rev Sandra Lindsey will be officiating at in this group of parishes. The congregation would like to welcome Canon Liz Mc Elhenny who will be taking over in the New Year.
Lanesboro Indoor Market
The Lanesboro and Ballyleague Indoor Market is held in St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, Lanesboro, on Friday from 11am to 1.30pm. There is a range of stalls supplying local home baking, jams, eggs and mushrooms. Also jewellery, beauty products, cards, books & bric a brac, knitted items, fresh flowers, hanging baskets & flower arrangements. Fred’s Fish available – fresh fish for Friday. There is free car parking beside the playground. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will also be available. Contact 087 3965568 for queries
Multiple Sclerosis Christmas Day Run/Walk
Sponsorship cards are now available for the annual Christmas Day Run/Walk from Newtowncashel to Lanesboro in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. The walk is now in its 22nd year and throughout that time there has been wonderful support from the local and wider communities. The walkers will start out at 11.45am while the runners will commence at 12.15. As this is the main fundraiser of the year by the committee it is hoped that a record number will come along and participate in this year’s event. Sponsorship cards are now available from any of the local organisers or from O’Brien’s shop.
Sub Aqua Club Mobile Phones
Lough Ree Sub Aqua club are actively attempting to acquire a defibrillator for the club. As part of their search and rescue a defibrillator is a very vital part of their equipment. The club is seeking your support and help by leaving into O’Brien’s or to any club member old mobile phones, they must have their batteries. Especially at this time of year when mobile phones are being upgraded to iPhones it would be a great deed to contribute your old phone to the sub aqua club. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
DVD – Golden Jubilee: St. Faithleachs GAA “Golden Jubilee Celebrations DVD now on sale in the clubhouse at the nominal cost of €15. This is a lovely Christmas present full of many memories for all.
Santa at St. Faithleachs club grounds: A special treat in store for the kids with the arrival of Santa Claus, on 23rd December at 3.00pm. There will also be live music in the clubhouse from 6.00pm with fun and games for all, followed by our Christmas draw.
Bumper Christmas Draw: The club is currently running a Christmas draw, tickets cost only €2 per line. 1st prize – Large Hamper, 2nd prize – Hamper, 3rd prize – €50, 4th prize – bottle of whiskey and 5th prize – chocolates. The draw will take place on 23rd December in the clubhouse.
Christmas Lights in Ballyleague: Many thanks to Ballyleague Renewal & Christmas Light Committee for inviting St. Faithleach’s GAA Club’s Honorary President, Mickey Kelly to turn on the Christmas lights in Ballyleague on Saturday evening last.
Thanks: Many thanks to Oonagh Casey, photographer for taking photographs at the recent Faithleachs 5K Fun Run/Walk.
Cards: Game takes place every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All are welcome. Last week’s results are – winners, JohnO/Pakie, runners-up, Sean/Seamus, last game, Tom/Padraig and the ticket winners were – James, Gemma, P.J. and Paddy.
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to Sheila Healy & Family, Shannon Grove, on the death of her sister, Patricia Townsend, Birmingham.
Benefit Social Night: In aid of “Dermot Keane Recovery Fund” will take place in St. Faithleachs GAA clubhouse on Saturday 29th December. Tickets will be available locally in the coming weeks.
Ladybird Shop
Santa will be in the Ladybird shop on Saturday 15th December from 12 to 4pm. Children can visit Santa in his grotto, tell him what is on their list. They will receive a gift and a helium balloon and have a photograph taken. The cost is €3 and the entire €3 goes to Barretstown, the charity helping children with cancer. There will also be tickets with unique prizes with all funds also going to Barretstown. It is hoped to raise €500 for this worthy cause.
Lanesboro Community Games
In the past week we participated in the first county final of Community games this year. The U-10 team performed excellently to win a tight Semi-Final match Vs Killoe B team. The Lanesboro team, made up of Ernie Brunt, Dúileach Ryan, Shane Killian, Cillian Cox, Cormac Casey, Caoilinn Flood and Isobelle Smyth went on to compete Vs Killoe A team in the final and though they all performed very well, the experience of the Killoe team won out. However this was great experience for all concerned and they will be looking forward to the same competition next year. Both the U-12 and U-16 Chess teams will be playing in the county final Vs Ardagh in the next week – we wish them best of luck.
The Lanesboro entries for Art will need to be submitted to the County in the first week of January, therefore we will be running an art competition over the Christmas Break, however if anyone would like to have their picture considered, they can also give that through their school, before Christmas or to any of the committee. So start Drawing – there are Boys and Girls competitions in every age group – u-8, u-10, u-12, u-14, u-16.