Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Lough Ree Golfing Society
On Saturday last the 27th April the society had its first outing for 2013 to Strokestown Golf Course. The course was in excellent condition and this, coupled with the glorious sunshine, enabled all to experience a very enjoyable day’s golf. There was a great turnout and it was lovely to see some young Lanesborough and Newtown Cashel locals joining the society; hope you all had a good experience lads and that you will be back!
Thanks to the ladies and gents at Strokestown Golf Club for the nice refreshments before and after the golf.
Now for the results (we were all winners!): nearest the pin on par three was Mick Brennan; the first nine was won by Alan Farrell on 17 points (best last six holes); the back nine was won by Sean Brennan on 19 points. The fourth prize went to Marie Simpson on 32 points just pipping Aidan Cassidy on countback. Third went to Brendan Whitty also on 32 but best back nine of 18 points. The second place was won by Peter Day with 35 points and a good 36 points won the first prize for Colm Dardis who is also our golfer of the year for 2012. Colm recently beat the society captain Liam Rosemond in a playoff to clinch this coveted trophy. Well done to all.
The fixtures for 2013 are as follows: Strokestown: Saturday, 27th April at 11 am; Portumna: Friday, 31st May at 11.30 am; Moate: Saturday, 29th June at 11 am; Longford: Saturday 3rd August at 11 am; Athlone: Friday, 6th September at11 am.
The results of the above 5 outings will determine the Golfer of the Year for 2013 so get practising and it might be you. See you all on the then and we look forward to a great year’s golf with some fun and laughter as well.
Lanesboro Social Services Whist
Calling all whist players to come along to St. Mary’s hall on this coming Friday night in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Lanesboro for an 8.30pm start – the Lanesboro Social Service committee will host their monthly Whist Drive. As you are fully aware the committee does marvellous work year in year out in supporting those in need within our parish. Your support helps the committee to continue their great work and your support on Friday will be very much appreciated.
Lanesboro Community Games Track and Field
The Lanesboro Community Games Athletics competition will take place on Tuesday 7th May at the track. There will be track events for children U-8 to u-16 and field events for children U-12 to U-16. This year two children in each track event will be put forward to represent Lanesboro at the county community games finals in Ballymahon, therefore we will need more children to represent Lanesboro in Ballymahon than any previous years. The Lanesboro event will be run off in conjunction with the Athletics club, so we thank them in advance for facilitating and helping us.
This year Lanesboro will have 15 children representing the county at the first national final weekend in May. Lots of preparations are now on-going. The timetable for the national finals is now on the Community Games website.
Wedding
The marriage took place at St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro on Saturday 13th April of Brona Connaughton, daughter of Lorcan and Ann Connaughton, formerly Carrowstrawley, and Paul Tarmey, son of Jimmy and Elizabeth Tarmey, Cloontuskert. Chief Bridesmaid was Karen Connaughton, sister of the bride and bridesmaid was Shirley Connaughton sister of the bride. Bestman was James Tarmey brother of the groom and groomsman was Anthony Tarmey brother of the Groom. The pageboy was Andrew Tarmey son of the bride and groom. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Michael Reilly. The wedding reception was held in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel Ballinasloe. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded happiness.
Kilgefin Community Games
The Kilgefin Community Games sports day will take place at the St. Faithleach’s GAA grounds on this Friday evening 3rd May at 5pm. There will be events for boys and girls from ages between 6 and 15 years of age. It is essential that all parents bring along their children for what is usually a wonderful day for parents as well as their young people.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Ollie and Elizabeth Fleming and family, Rathcline on the death at Innis Ree Lodge Ballyleague of Ollie’s brother Brian Fleming on Thursday last.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
President of Lanesboro Bridge Club, Frances Brennan, held her competition over two weeks 10th and 17th April where 28 members competed.
Her prize- a beautiful lamp – was won by Mae Casey with a score of 302. Runner –Up was Mairéad Gill with 292. In third place was Brid Mc Dermott with 286. The first session winner was Phil Chalmers while the second session winner was Una Clarke with 136.
The results of the competition held on 24th April were N/S 1st Cyril Hussey and Mary Mc Gushin, 2nd Frank and Frances Brennan and 3rd was Elish Gray and Gemma Douglas. E/W 1st Brid Mc Dermott and Una Lawlor, 2nd Mae Casey and Mairéad Gill and 3rd Loretto Cooney and Bernadette Clancy,
Major and well deserved Award
Last Saturday at the Athletics Ireland AGM in City West, Dublin local man Fabian Walsh was presented with an award in recognition of his contribution to the sport of athletics. The award was presented by the IAAF (International Association of Athletic Federations) the international governing body for the sport of athletics to celebrate its 100th Anniversary. Ten of these medals were sent to Ireland and two people from each of five regions, namely Connaught, Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Dublin were nominated to receive them. Fabian, nominated by the Connaught region was presented with his award by Mr Ciaran O’ Catháin, President of Athletics Ireland, in respect of the his tireless work down through the years promoting athletics at every opportunity and at every level from Primary School right up to Senior Level. The officers and athletes of Lough Ree Athletic Club would like to applaud him on receiving this international recognition and look forward to seeing him back on the track as usual on Tuesday!!
Those of us that know Fabian, know his passion and love of athletics as long as we can remember, join with the Lough Ree Athletic club in celebrating this hugely deserved award. Many people at home and far spread areas of the country and the world will join in the celebration of Fabian’s award and have many happy memories of their times with Fabian in the Lough Ree AC.
Rathcline Ladies GAA
The Alison Smyth memorial match will take place in Clonbonny on Monday the 6th May at 4pm. Rathcline Ladies will play against Garrycastle Athlone in this match. All proceeds from this match will go towards a yet to be named charity Commiserations to the Rathcline Ladies contingent (Lauren, Claire, Noleen & Laura) that are a part of the Longford Ladies team which were defeated in the Div. 3 League Semi Final by Down last Sunday in Clones.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the extended family, relatives and many friends of the late Paddy Belton, Kenagh. Paddy, during his time as county councillor and Lord Mayor of County Longford had been a great friend to our parish and it is with great sadness we record his death.
Lanesboro Badminton Club
Firstly congratulations to Ann Duffy and Mark Bermingham who won Grade 4 and Grade 6 Leinster Singles titles respectively in Baldoyle in Dublin on Sunday 21st of April. Also well done to our Grade 5 mixed team who overcame Simonstown from Meath on Friday the 19th to compete against Moyvore in the Leinster Semi Final in Baldoyle on Sunday last the 28th, unfortunately Moyvore overcame Lanesboro and went on to claim the Leinster title in the final. On the team were Maura and Ann Duffy, Frank Casey, Keith Healy, Edel Mc Dermott and Karl Crawford. Well done to all involved during the year and all those who went to cheer on all the teams. This has been a great season for the club and long may it continue.
Pre Marriage Courses
Are you planning to get married in 2013? If so there as courses being arranged by ACCORD on Monday 13th and Thursday 16th May and again on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June. For bookings and further information you are advised to contact ACCORD at 043-33 47222 or book online at www.accord.ie
Lanesboro Tourism
The weekly clean up commenced on Monday 29th April and will continue every Monday evening from 7 to 8pm. The committee looks forward to full community support so that the approach roads, that already have had some work done, will be further enhanced and look their best when judging comes along. Your help will be greatly appreciated. You are asked to bring along some gardening tools with you when you come along on Mondays.
The local lotto remains at €15,000 and tickets are available at all local shops and pubs. Envelopes with four numbers costs €2.
Night at the Dogs
12th Roscommon Ballyboro Scouts troop is holding a ‘night at the dogs’ on Friday 3rd May. This will take place at Longford Greyhound Track from 8pm. Tickets cost €10 and are available from all scout leader, O’Brien’s Corner Shop and Daybreak filling station. Admission for children to the night is free. When you buy a ticket you are in with a chance of winning a hotel weekend break. All are welcome to go along and support. A good night is guaranteed
Ladies Mini Marathon
It is the time of year again for the Ladies Mini Marathon in Dublin. If you intend taking part in the race and would like a seat on the bus travelling to Dublin you are invited to contact Pam any time after 6pm at 087-4146987.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Martina and Lewis Hanley and family, Lehery on the death of Martina’s father Michael Halligan, Castlebar on Thursday 18th April.
Titanic Exhibition
The Carrickedmond PTTA trip to the Titanic exhibition on Belfast will take place on Sunday 30th June. Bus and admission to the exhibition will cost; adults €30, U16- €23 and U5 – €12.50. Money can be paid to Chris (Dennigan) Moran, phone 087-6974775, Evelyn Keenan phone 086-3567909 or Fr. Peter Tiernan phone 044-9357442 before Sunday next 28th April.
Lough Ree Athletic Club
Last week when referring to our youngsters visit to the new indoor facility at A.I.T. Athlone, we gave credit to Viki Kajan and Róisín Brennan for their success in the 600m and Turbo Javelin respectively.
Now that the full results are available the club finds that they did much better than the club thought. The talented Róisín also won the long jump U11 and was third in the 600m. Louise Costello was second in the very competitive 60m U11 sprint. Alannah Flood had an unusual double 2nd in the 600m and the long jump U11 while Victoria Gedrych was second in the Turbo Javelin U10 with Sonla Benlotaite was third in the Long Jump.
The club had only U10 boys in action and not too many at that- yet they performed remarkably well. Aaron Kenny won the long jump with Reece Kenny taking the third spot. Jamie Hagan had a remarkable double third in the 60m sprint and third in the 500m, a long race for that age group. Well done to all competitors they did the club well.
Training takes place as usual on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and more often if it is felt necessary.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
The club would like to pay a special word of thanks to everyone that helped out over the past two months with the upkeep of the Clonbonny grounds and clubhouse. It was a mammoth effort by everyone and the club deeply appreciates that.
The Under 16 team will play Drumlish in the shield on this coming Thursday in Drumlish. The Under 14 team will play Dromard in Clonbonny on Tuesday 7th May at 7.30pm.
The club is making preparations for their ‘Dog Night’ at Longford Greyhound track on 28th June. This night is a dual night in conjunction with the rathcline Ladies and everyone is encouraged to support.
Wrist bands in the club colours are now on sale in O’Brien’s priced €2 each.
Now that the competitions are all up and running both parents are encouraged to come along and support and support the teams. It is great for all our young players to have a large number on the line cheering them on and it also gives them a great boost to hear their names being cheered on.
Rathcline GAA
Punchestown 2013 – Rathcline GAA would like to thank all the people who attended as part of the two-table Rathcline GAA club contingent at this year’s event last Wednesday. The day was a massive success and one which was enjoyed by all. Congratulations to Longford GAA organisation committee on a job well done.
Club Rathcline Lotto Draw – The Jackpot total of €500 was not won this weekend with numbers drawn as follows: 18, 22, 23, 26, 32, and 42. Congratulations to our four €25 winners this week as follows: (1) James Harold – Main St., Lanesboro (2) Pauric Brewster, Clonbonny; (3) PJ Donnellan – Rathcline Rd (4) Eugene Hester – Knock. Next week’s Jackpot will €600.
Reserve League – Our Intermediate League team took a setback in Rd.6 of Reserve League 2 at the weekend when we were narrowly defeated by Moydow in Clonbonny. Final Score: Rathcline 2-12, Moydow 2-14. Saturday’s defeat was the first setback for the team this year and we will want to return to winning ways in this competition as quick as possible.
Senior League – Next weekend sees the return of Division 1 Leader Cup action when Rathcline play away to Dromard on next Friday evening 3rd May. The game will take place in Pairc na nGael at 8pm. The team will be hoping to continue on their winning ways in Div 1 after defeating Carrickedmond in Round 2. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Clonbonny Caretakers – April marks the end of the of Minor/Ladies combination for caretaker role in Clonbonny. The senior club would like to complement the work undertaken over the last two months. We received many complements from people on how well Clonbonny looked at Saturday evening’s game vs. Moydow. Well done to all concerned.
Shannon Gaels/Western Gaels – Under 14: Commiserations to our U14 team who were beaten by Granard/Ballymore last Tuesday evening 23rd April in Dunbeggan on a final score: Western Gaels 1-02, Granard/Ballymore 3-19. The team play Round 4 of the league against Carrick Sarsfields on Tuesday evening coming 30th April in Michael Moran Park at 7pm. Round 5 takes place a week later on Tuesday 7th May when Western Gaels play host to St. Francis in Clonbonny at 7:30pm. We wish the team and management the very best of luck in these games.
It was a tough week for our U16 Western Gaels team suffering two losses in the Division 1 League. On Monday evening 22nd April, Western Gaels went down to St. Colmcilles on a final score: Western Gaels 1-11, St. Colmcilles 3-08. Then on Saturday evening 27th April, the team was desperately unlucky in the narrow defeat to Northern Gaels in Abbeylara with the final score Western Gaels 1-07, Northern Gaels 1-09. The performances have been excellent in running the traditionally big underage teams close. Hopefully lady luck will change in our favour in the next Juvenile outing.
Coaching for U6, U8, U10 and U12 will continue on Friday 03rd May in Clonbonny from 7pm to 8pm. Parents are reminded that children will not be able to train or play matches unless each child is properly registered. Registration forms will be available on Friday (membership fee is €5 for U6, and all other age groups are €25 per child or €35 per family – 2 children or more). All underage players are required to wear a mouth-guard during training and matches. The Shannon Gaels executive committee are encouraging more parents to come out and help and support our young players on the Friday night sessions.
County Minor – Best of luck to Shane Kenny, Eoin Sorohan and Gareth Johnston (team trainer) in Round 1 of the Leinster Minor Championship this coming Wednesday night 1st May when Longford play Meath away in Pairc Tailteann – Navan at 7.30pm.
Croagh Patrick Sponsorship Walk 2013 – This year’s event will take place in two weeks’ time on Saturday 11th May. At this stage everyone who is taking part should be allocated to a team and have their own sponsorship card. Cards are readily available from our financial committee members or indeed any executive member. We are looking for a big uptake from the parish and to make it a weekend to remember. This event is more than just a fundraiser for the club but a social outing for our members, friends and parishioners with a night out in Westport town. Based on previous year’s outings to Croagh Patrick, the club has experienced an enjoyable and rewarding day out with lots of crack in the process.
The club has booked a limited number of apartments in the harbour mills accommodation centre in Westport at €45 per person. Please contact Lorraine Farrell ASAP on (087) 6827966 if you are interested in availing of this accommodation service.
Commiserations to the Rathcline Ladies contingent (Lauren, Claire, Noleen & Laura) that are a part of the Longford Ladies team which were defeated in the League final by Down on Sunday.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
U16 Girls – D2 Championship Final: Pride of the parish this week goes to our U16 girls on winning the D2 championship title on Sunday last, defeating St. Dominic’s in Dr. Hyde Park. Final Score: St. Faithleachs 5-08 St. Dominic’s 1-07. This Final, at Dr. Hyde Park, was played in windy conditions. It started well for St. Faithleachs, who, playing against the breeze scored a goal inside the first minute from Rachel Costello. From there, to the 29th minute, St. Dominic’s totally dominated, scoring a goal from a penalty, followed by 6 points, without reply, until Rachel Costello struck again with a late goal, leaving Half-Time score – St. Dominic’s 1-06, St Faithleachs 2-00. The second half was totally dominated by St. Faithleachs, and scores from Ellen Hegarty (0-2), Marie Kelly (2-0), Rachel Banahan (0-3), Catherine Brennan (0-1), Niamh Scally (0-1), Sarah Scally (1-0) & Jillian Banahan (0-1) saw the Ballyleague girls run-out comfortable winners. This was a great team performance, and huge credit to all players on the panel along with their management, Noel Banahan, John Hegarty, Carol Donlon and Padraig Banahan on their success. Many thanks to all who supported the girls on championship final day and especially to those who supported the girls throughout the year. Team: Denise McCaffrey, Leona Hoare, Megan Banahan, Katie Browne, Catherine Brennan (0-1), Amy Curley, Sarah Hoare, Niamh Scally (0-1), Ellen Hegarty (0-2), Tara Nerney, Rachel Banahan (0-3), Lauren Cox, Laura Farrell, Rachel Costello (2-0), Caoimhe Glennon. Subs: Jillian Banahan (0-1), Marie Kelly (2-0), Sarah Scally (1-0), Natasha Hegarty, Keeley Byrne, Niamh Parker.
Senior League – O’Rourke Cup: Our senior game against St. Aidans on Sunday last was abandoned due to an injury to Keith Waldron, St. Aidans. The club would like to send our regards to Keith and St. Aidans GAA club, wishing him a speedy recovery. The next game against Kilmore on Sunday next 5th May. See fixtures for details of time & venue.
Best of Luck: To Amanda & Laura Mc Loone, along with the Roscommon ladies team in the NFL D4 League final against Offaly on Saturday next, 4th May, in Limerick.
Minor Men – League: Our Minor game against Eire Óg on Tuesday last was called off. Next game is against Kilglass/St. Barry’s at home on Tuesday 7th May @ 7.00pm.
U16 Boys – Championship: Our U16 boys play against Strokestown on Sunday next, 5th May, in Strokestown at 11.30am. (League Game against St. Croan’s on Sunday last was called off)
U14 Boys-League: Our U14 boys were defeated by Elphin at home on Thursday last. Final Score: St. Faithleachs 3-04 Elphin 4-04. Next game this coming Thursday 2nd May, against Boyle in Boyle at 7.00pm.
U12 Girls: Our U12 girls play against Four Roads on Sunday next, 5th May at 6.00pm. See fixtures for details of venue.
St. Faithleachs GAA Cúl Camp 2013: Preparations are underway for the 2013 GAA Cúl Camp to be held by St. Faithleachs GAA Club from 15th July to 19th July. Full details will follow.
Kilgefin Community Games: The annual sports event will take place this coming Friday evening, 3rd May, in St. Faithleachs GAA Club Grounds at 5pm in St. Faithleachs GAA grounds. There will be events for all children aged 6 and upwards. Please come along and take part.
Congratulations: To Paddy Neilan & Carol Garvey who got married last weekend. To all the children in the parish who made their confirmation last week.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were – 14, 18, 19 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were – Seamus Oates, Derek Thompson, Gerry Byrne, Martina Harold and John Thompson. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 5th April for a jackpot of €8,900.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All welcome. The results of last week’s games are – winners, Frank/James. Runners-Up, Sean/Seamus and the last game winner were Fr. Larney/Sonny.