Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Rathcline Cemetery on Sunday next
Rathcline cemetery, on Sunday next 6th July, will be the first cemetery in the parish of Rathcline to celebrate the blessing of the graves. It is very important that everyone with family graves in the graveyard to make a special effort during the coming week to ensure that the graveyard is looking in pristine condition for the blessing of the graves which will be followed by mass. The blessing will take place at 6pm A cemetery maintenance collection will take place on Sunday at Rathcline.
On Sunday week 13th July, Lanesboro cemetery will celebrate the blessing of the graves in the cemetery followed by Clonbonny cemetery on Sunday 20th July. It is very important that families with family graves in the two mentioned graveyards make every effort that they too are in excellent condition for their particular Sundays.
Death
It was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death on Wednesday 25th June at Cloverhill Nursing Home of Paddy Greene, Main Street. Paddy a native of Curraghroe has been a feature of our Main Street as long as I can remember. He had been in failing health for a short period of time. He was always a warm and friendly man, always a wonderful neighbour and always thoroughly dependable. Paddy was one of the first workers into Bord na Mona and when the Power station was completed he was one of the first men employed there with ESB. Paddy will be remembered by locals as the local taxi man. He had a great love of farming and he was always working at his homestead in Curraghroe. Paddy had a wealth of local knowledge and he had a wonderful interest in all things local. His passing will, no doubt, sadden the hearts of all the people that encountered Paddy as they went up and down the street over the years – a large part of our town’s history has been taken from us.
His remains reposed at his residence on Friday before the removal of his remains to St. Mary’s Church. Following his Funeral Mass his remains were interred at Clonbonny cemetery. To his wife Ann, sons Mark and Paul, daughters, Kay, Fiona and Susie, brothers, PJ and Eamon, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Birth
Congratulations to Evelyn and Anthony Farrell, Gortgallon on the birth last week a baby girl.
Race Day in Lanesboro
The sun shone brightly as the participants started to arrive for the Gathering G2 2014 Road race. There were two routes one of 10K and the second of 6K. A big number turned out on a beautiful day on the banks of the Shannon to take part in the race and support this year’s Gathering. There was not a cloud in the sky nor a breeze coming off the lake as the competitors lined up for the start of the race. The route to begin with took the runners and walkers down through the quarry, up through the woods where they emerged onto the Rathcline Road and onwards to Harold’s cross where the 6K runners and walkers turned left to cross Bullockstown while the 10K runners and walkers headed up the tough climb to the top of the hill of Carraroe where they turned down through Lisrevagh and onto Killinure and back to Tullyvrane when both runners of the 6k and 10 K again joined up. Back in along the Ballymahon Road and back to the car park. It was a wonder day for running and it was also great for spectating. There in not a better sight than standing at the corner on a day such as Sunday last and seeing runners coming down the hill from the church on the final stretch of their run. The first man home in the 10K was Patrick Sharkey, Longford, first lady home in the 10K was Maura Derwin. The first runner home in the 6K was Johnny Kilcoyne and the first young runner was the excellent Kevin Tansey.
For the second year in a row a wonderful community spirit is displayed by the many that made themselves available for helping out on the day. Apart from the gathering group there was wonderful support from Lanesboro Triathlon club led by Niall O’Donoghue, who travelled back from Kilkee in County Clare after taking part in the notorious Hell of the West Triathlon and Brendan O’Sullivan, The Lough Ree Athletic club led by Mark Brady and Fabian Walsh, the excellent time keepers Margaret Mullooly and Susan Keane and the Donlon family in Lisreevagh who without prompting organised a water station for the runners. We must also say a big thank you to Rathcline club secretary Sarah Kearney for her assistance. We must also pay tribute to our youngest helper on the day, Molly Farrell, who did her duties so excellently at registration. We would like to thank all the motorists for their care and consideration to our runners. We were overseen on the road by local Garda sergeant Martina Reddington and the local Gardaí. Our committee members were as usual to the fore and we are extremely grateful for all the support we received on the day. There is no doubt but we have a wonderful and spirited community and we are very proud of them for all their support and help that is always available. A huge thank you to everyone from the bottom of our hearts.
Excellent Community Games results
The annual Community Games Athletics and Track and Field Finals were held in great weather in Leo Casey Park, Ballymahon over 2 days – Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June. There was a great turnout of enthusiastic athletes from Lanesboro and some fantastic results followed.
Our first place winners and gold medallists were: Stephen O’Dowd U16 Discus, Niamh Chawke U 15 1500m, Orla Keane U 14 100m and Kieran O’Dowd U10 60m Hurdles. Having come out best in the County these 4 athletes travel to Athlone in August for the National Community Games finals.
Congratulations also to Lucy Ann Myhill who got a silver medal for U14 Long Jump, Bryn Peters for achieving bronze in U 14 Long Jump and Kevin Tansey for bronze in U 12 Ball throw.
As always the relay races provided entertainment and some surprises. Well done to our silver medal winners in the U15 Mixed Relay: Aisling Farrell, Aine Kennelly, Grainne Chawke, Liam Ross and Sean Kenny.
Many thanks to all the parents who helped out on both days and especially to the Athletic Club committee for their support and practical help – Susan, Steve, Marie, Margaret and Fabian.
Besides the above athletes, a group of 9 swimmers are in training for the All Ireland finals also: Orla Ryan, Jane Dowd, Hazel Johnston, Aine Kennelly, Evan Chalmers, Ernie Brunt, Michal Kajan, Seadhna Ryan and Duileach Ryan.
Eanna Mc Grath will represent the county in the Duathlon at the All Ireland Competition.
Best of luck also to our project entry which is being prepared by Aine Kennelly and Patrick Smyth and to our artist, Eabha Healy.
Rathcline Lotto results
Saturday night last 28th June saw the following numbers being drawn in the Rathcline GAA lottery 1, 5, 29, 31, 34 and 37 for a jackpot of €800. There was nobody with four of the six numbers although one ticket holder was only one number away from the jackpot. The jackpot will now rise to €900 on Saturday night next 5th July. The four winners of €25 each were Mary Chapman, Lisnacusha, Kevin and Caroline Madden, Rathcline Road, James and Cathal Mulvihill, Newtowncashel and Gerard Farrell.
Bingo
Bingo will take place in Newtownforbes on Sunday 6th July at the Clonguish GAA complex in Newtownforbes. The first ball will be called at 3pm and there will be €2,500 in prize money the opening evening in the parish of the Rathcline to be won.
Summer Bridge
The results of the recent competitions are; N/S: 1st Katharine Harrison and Patricia McGann, 2nd Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan and Renee Walshe and Mary Mc Gushin. E/W 1st A. Delaney and A. Fallon and Chris and Clare and 3rd Steve Gregory and Martha Gregory. Week 2; N/S Margaret O’Dowd and E Maxwell, 2nd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon and 3rd Eileen Kelly / Nancy Dolan. E/W: 1st A. Delaney and A. Fallon, 2nd Chris McGrath and Kitty Dowd and 3rd Una Clarke and Nora Kelly.
Class Reunion
Saturday 21st June was a momentous day for one Class from St Joseph’s, Convent of Mercy, Lanesborough, for this was the exact date that many of the class did their final Leaving Certificate exams forty years ago. The organisation was ongoing for some months and for various reasons some members of the class couldn’t make it on the night – sons and daughters getting married, graduations, holidays and work commitments but nonetheless eighteen very happy ladies turned up at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.
The group met at 6pm for drinks and photographs and this proved a great opportunity to catch up and the years melted away. This was followed by a fabulous dinner in a private room and the party was very impressed with everything in the hotel. Sr Rosarii joined the group for part of the celebration. Her arrival evoked much nostalgia amongst the group. Bernie Harold spoke of her fond memories of Sr Immaculata (RIP) and the efforts she made to educate us on Classical music and how that has stayed with her all her life. She also paid tribute to the other sisters who had given their lives to the education of the young girls of Lanesborough and the surrounding areas. Many of those present had been unaware that the convent is for sale and the remaining sisters leaving Lanesborough soon after 61 years and they were very sad to hear this.
There was a presentation to Sr Rosarii as a small tribute to her and her fellow sisters for their dedication and the sacrifices they made in the service of others. Those who attended on the night travelled from far and wide including the UK and this is much appreciated by the organisers Geraldine Gilhooley (Kirwan) and Bernie Harold. We wish the sisters currently resident in the Convent of Mercy, Lanesborough every happiness in their new homes and ask them Ná bheith inastrainséir.
Those that attended and pictured below were; Elizabeth Carroll, Rathcline, Deirdre Carty, Salmons Lane, Kathleen Connaughton, Newtowncashel, Mary Clancy, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ita Donlon, Killenure, Catherine Donnellan, Ballyleague, Mary Dowd, Killenure, Geraldine Feeney, Rathcline, May Hanley, Ballagh, Ann Marie Harold, Ballyleague, Bernie Harold, Rathcline,
Kathleen Kelly, Newtowncashel, Mary Kelly, Cloontuskert, Geraldine Kirwan, The Green, Christina Lindsay, Cloontuskert, Phil Suffin, Cloontuskert and Rose Tully, Belturbet, Co Cavan.
From start to finish – pictured below are five of the eight girls who started together in the Girls National School and continued together to Leaving cert – Ita Donlon, Geraldiine Feeney, Geraldine Kirwan, Elizabeth Carroll and Mary Dowd.
The beauty of Lanesboro and Ballyleague
On a day like Sunday last there was nowhere in the world that quite equalled the beauty of Lanesboro and Ballyleague. With the tremendous work done by the communities on the two sides of the bridge really paying off with both sides looking absolutely fabulous and drawing much comment about our area that makes us rightly proud. On a sunny Sunday there is always a draw on locals to the river and Sunday last was no different. On arrival the locals found a huge number of people who travelled to avail of the beauty that our area has to offer.
We congratulate both Tidy Towns and the local people for their great work and making our area so attractive and beautiful.
It is always great to hear such positive comments by both visitors and locals alike.
Work4You – Information Stand Lanesborough Library
‘Work4You’ set up by Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides a free vocational assessment service for individuals who have an acquired brain injury and would like assistance and guidance in returning to work, training or education. It is free to anyone with an acquired brain injury and in receipt of a payment from the Dept. of Social Protection. If you are interested in the service or would like more information, Work4You are holding a Pop-Up Information Stand in Lanesborough Library on Monday 7th July 2014 from 2pm-4pm. All are welcome. For further information please call 044 9338773.
New Accountancy Business
Congratulations to Donal Casey who opened his new accountancy business on the Main Street in recent weeks. Donal’s business will provide the following services; Accounting & Taxation services: Accounts Preparation, Income Tax Returns for sole traders, company directors, farmers and small limited companies, VAT Returns, Wages Returns, Company Secretarial and Company Tax Returns, small business start-up advice and registration, bookkeeping, PAYE worker Tax Returns, Grant applications and other services. Donal can be contacted at his office or telephone (043) 33 30812; Mob (087) 9688842; email donalcas76@yahoo.com.
We wish Donal every success in his business.
Annual Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
The annual day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 24th August leaving Lanesboro at 7am. The bus will travel via Scramogue, Rooskey and Carrick on Shannon. As the bus booked is from Farrelly’s and will leave Kenagh at 6.40am and will also pick up at Derryhaun at 6.50am.
Anyone wishing to make a booking should contact Mary at 043 33 21969.
Thank You
The committee organising the recent church gate collection in Lanesboro on behalf of St. Christopher’s would like to thank everyone that contributed for their most generous donations.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
A very enjoyable day was had by a large contingent of local golfers at Portumna Golf Course on Thursday last 26th June.
The course was magnificent, the weather was fair and the company was good. As well there was some very good golf and the following shared the spoils;
The front nine with a great score of 20 points was won by Mick Healy, the back nine with 18 points went to Peter Day; 3rd on 37 points net was John James O’Shea, second with a good 39 points went to Joe Conmy, and the first prize was won by Colm Dardis with a superb 41 points. The ladies prize was won by Fiona Gillen on 32 points and nearest the pin on the 18 was won by Paul Farrell. Finally the visitor’s prize went to Niall Culliton with a very good score of 36 points playing off 16 handicap.
The standard scratch score off the yellow markers was 70 on a par 72 course so any scores over 38 points will have to be handed in to player’s own club handicap committee with the SSS details.
The next outing is Captain Michael Brennan’s day at Royal Tara, Golf Course (near Navan, Co Meath) on Wednesday the 6th August 2014. The tee is booked from 11.30 to 12.30 and as a big attendance is expected you are advised to book early!
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Paddy and Anne Breslin and family, Ballyclare Court on the death last week of Paddy’s brother Oliver Breslin, Ardara, Co. Donegal.
Ladies Day at Roscommon Races
Roscommon racecourse will host a two day July meeting on Monday and Tuesday next and this two-day meeting is one of the most popular meetings of the year.
Ladies Day at Roscommon racecourse is one of the best days each year at Roscommon races. Without doubt it is the most look forward to day amongst all the ladies as they get the opportunity to display all their glamour on the day. The racecourse is awash with colour and attraction and it is no doubt a wonderful day.
Next Monday 7th July is Ladies Day and with the adjudged best dressed lady receiving a winner’s prize of €1,500 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland ensures that not only on the race track will there be great competition. The 9 nine other finalists will each receive €100 Littlewoods Ireland shopping spree. The judge for the evening will be model and TV personality Pippa O’Connor.
The day is a meeting with all flat racing and the first race starts at 6.00pm.
On Tuesday 8th July, the second day of the two will be a top class National Hunt meeting that is attracting huge entries as trainers are perfecting their horses for the big Galway meeting. There are many great pointers to be gained from this meeting and the racing is really a top class competitive evening of racing. The first race will start at 5.50pm.
Go along one or both days and enjoy a great evening out at Roscommon racecourse where you will many old friends.
Ruairí wins Car
Lanesboro Ballyleague Credit Union held their car draw on Friday evening last 27th June at their Credit Union office in Ballyleague. The first prize of a Hyundai i20 was won by Ruairí Wyse, The Green. The second prize of €2,000 was won by Rita Greene, Rathcline, 3rd Prize €1,000 James O’Neill, Cloontuskert, 4th prize €500, Geraldine Linnane, The Green, 5t prize €250 Seamus Oates, Gardenstown, 6th prize €250 Eileen Mc Weeney, Mountdillon, 7th prize €250 Maura Harold, Main St., and 8th prize €250 Conor Casey, Rathcline Road.
New Courses at Lanesboro Community College
This coming September Lanesboro Community College will embark on two new year long full time courses. These will be PLC courses in Outdoor Recreation and a PLC course in Music both FETAC level 5.
The Outdoor Pursuit course will include outdoor recreation, outdoor leadership and safety, adventure activities, hillwalking proficiency, teamworking, work experience and communication. As you can see it is a wide and varied course and it is a course full of potential. Following the successful completion of this course there is the opportunity to go on to a 3rd level degree course at GMIT Castlebar and Shackleton College, Dublin.
The second course is a PLC course in Music. This course includes modules in music performance, musicianship, music theory and practice, music industry studies, graphic design, communications and work experience. This course covers all aspects of music and following a successful completion of the course there is the great opportunity to progress to a wide variety of colleges to complete your music degree: A.I.T., W.I.T., Tralee and Dundalk I.T. and Limerick I.T. There are career opportunities in music performance, production and promotion.
The courses will commence in September and early booking is advisable as places will be limited. For bookings or additional information you are invited to contact Breda 043-3321139 lanesborocc.ias@eircom.net for both courses or in case of The Outdoor Recreation course you can also contact Deirdre 086-1952663 info@northwestadventure.ie
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Walter Henry and family, Gurteengar on the death last weekend of Walter’s brother John Henry, Cloonacool, Co. Sligo.
World Cup Final
Now that the World Cup is in full swing the Rathcline club scratch tickets coinciding with the World Cup final are selling very well. The tickets cost just €2 and the winner can win a prize of €500. Just buy your scratch card for €2, scratch off the relevant segment and see what time you have been allocated for the scoring of the first goal in the final.
You will be hoping that the goal is scored at your time to claim the €500 prize. It is great fun and only costs €2. Your support is greatly encouraged.
Youth Service Summer Camp
The County Longford Youth Service Summer camp 2014 will take place in Lanesboro from Monday 14th to Friday 18th July daily from 2pm to 5pm. The camp will comprise of fun, games and sport and will cost €15 for the week’s activities. The summer camp is for young people between 10 and 18 years. To gain more information or to book your place at the camp you are invited to ring 043-3340907.
Siamsa
An Irish language summer course (Siamsa) will take place from Monday 7th July to Friday 11th July on Gaelscoil Longfoirt. The course will take place from 9.30am to 3pm each day and will cater for students from second class to first year in second level. Further information and application forms are available from Yvonne Ní Mhurchú at the Gaelscoil in Farneyhoogan or phone 087-2642665.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest to Louis, Margaret, Bridget, Michael (USA) and Padraig (Australia) Mullooly, Lehery on the death of their mother’s sister Kate Yorke, Toome, Ballymahon at the weekend.
Lanesboro Tri Club
Last weekend saw 13 Lanesboro Tri Club members head to the seaside village of Kilkee to take on Limerick Tri Club’s Olympic distance triathlon, Hell of the West. Huge efforts had been put in by the local community and Clare County Council to repair the area after the destruction of the winter storms. Over 1200 athletes took part in the 30th anniversary of the race, which included some of the very best athletes in the country seeking points in this National Championship event. Renowned as one of the toughest triathlons in the country, athletes were surprised this year to enter calm waters in Kilkee’s horse-shoe bay, as they began the harrowing challenge of a 1500m sea-swim, 44km cycle against the winds of West Clare and 10km hilly run along the rugged coastline of Loop Head. All Lanesboro Tri Club participants took to the challenge with gusto which resulted in excellent individual performances by all. Huge congrats to Lanesboro lady Marie Sudway who crossed the line in 2:34, picking up the prize for 1st lady in her age category. Congrats to our first male over the line Sean Farrell, who put in a tremendous race, in a time of 2:24 followed hot on his heels 20 seconds later by club secretary Mark Kenny. Colm Daly just missed out on a prize but still managed to be placed 5th in his age category. Well done to all our club members who took on this challenge, who were delighted with their own personal achievements and are already planning signing up to next year’s race. A great weekend was had by all.
Two Provinces Triathlon Race Update
The club members are now in the thick of preparation for the fourth Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon, which takes place on July 12th. The next two weeks will be a busy time as everyone works together to ensure the race lives up to its reputation of previous years. For the second year in a row, the race is selected by Triathlon Ireland as one of its National Series sprint races for both adult and junior categories. This is a true testament to the quality of the race and local amenities. Great credit must be given to the local tidy towns committees on both sides of the bride, and gathering committees for having the local communities looking so impeccable for all our visiting athletes and supporters. The ‘Two Provinces Triathlon’ race ascendancy on the popularity scale yearly is a fitting reward for the hard work put in by all past and present race organisers, as going to press the adult race has already sold out with over 550 entrants.
The race could not run smoothly without the support and hard work of all the local clubs, societies, businesses and individuals, and the Lanesboro triathlon club is extremely grateful for all the assistance from marshalling to putting up signs, to handing out refreshments, to providing heartfelt encouragement to all partakers etc. The race committee would like to relay a special note of thanks to the main race sponsors who are crucial to the success of the race, namely Brennan’s Bread, Waterways Ireland & Mc Sharry Plant Sales. We are delighted to have them on board as without their fantastic support, we could not possibly stage such a superb event.
The club is concentrating on incorporating the spectators to make it an all-inclusive affair with music by local DJs, bouncing castles and food stalls. We want to make it a very enjoyable family occasion and we’re determined to stretch it into a long-term yearly fixture so it’s important that it has a festival vibe too.
Finally, for health and safety during the National Series Sprint Triathlon on Saturday July 12th, the following road closures are going to be in place: (a) The R371 from Ballyleague to Scramogue on the 12th of July 2014 from 10.45am to 2pm (b) The Rathcline road from O’Brien’s corner to Harold’s Cross on the 12th of July 2014 from 11:30am to 2pm. We as a club take great pride in hosting a race where water and road safety are a priority, as we want every competitor, whatever their fitness level, to come home safely and enjoy their experience. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the temporary road closures, and hope you can come out and support all the athletes along the route during this fantastic local race.
For further information on entrants, timetables, courses and much more please see our race website www.twoprovincestriathlon.com
Rathcline Ladies
Huge congratulations to the U12 team who had a wonderful performance in winning their first game at this age group. They travelled to Colmcille and beat the local side. There was no U12 side in the club until Tina Dowd and Annette Farrell got a group of enthusiastic young girls together and after a lot of effort and preparation they got their due reward with this fantastic win.
The U16 year came to an end last week. Their year in terms of silverware was empty but the girls showed great resolve and their hard work will pay off in time to come. They had a very dedicated management team of Steve Peters, Pauric Farrell, Brendan O’Sullivan and Marie Peters.
The seniors will play the first round of the championship on Wednesday 9th July in Clonbonny. It is hoped that a big crowd will turn up to support the ladies.
The U14 team will play their semi-final on Thursday 10th July.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Féile Peile na nÓg Tournament 2014: A most enjoyable and memorable weekend for the club, as we were privileged to be participating, as well as hosting the Connacht Féile Peile na nÓg tournament 2014 at St. Faithleachs club grounds. Congratulations to our U14 girls and management on their tremendous achievement, D2 Shield runners-up and well done to our U14 boys and management who reached the D6 quarter-final stages. A great display from both our teams throughout the weekend. Many thanks to our St. Faithleachs minor club committee for their organisation and co-ordination of this event. A special word of thanks to all the parents and families who welcomed the visiting players and mentors from Doora Barefield, Clare and St. Marys Aghagallon, into their homes over the weekend. We extend our congratulations to the U14 boys St. Marys Aghagallon team and management, D6 Cup runners-up and the U14 girls Doora Barefield on reaching the D2 Cup semi-final stages. Many thanks to the management of both our U14 girls and boys teams. Thanks to our field committee for the preparation and upkeep of the club grounds, to our club stewards, first aid officers, umpires and officials throughout the Event. Thanks to our clubhouse and club shop staff, to all involved with the preparation of food and refreshments throughout the weekend. Thanks to the DJ for the music for the kids disco and to all the parents and all involved in the club during the weekend. Finally we would like to thank our players, their parents, supporters and friends throughout the community and all involved in the fantastic weekend of Féile Peile na nÓg.
U14 Girls Féile Results: Congratulations to our U14 girls and management on their tremendous achievement, D2 Shield runners-up, Connacht Féile Peile na nÓg 2014. Results as follows: (Group Stages) St. Faithleach’s 2-02 St. Paul’s, Laois 9-05. St. Faithleachs 4-05 St. Croan’s, Roscommon 2-00. St. Faithleachs 2-01 Doora Barefield, Clare 3-04. Quarter-Final, St. Faithleachs 1-04 Thurles Sarsfields, Tipperary1-03. Semi-final, St. Faithleachs 4-03 Donaghmoyne, Monaghan 3-02. Final, St. Faithleachs 3-04 Old Mill, Limerick 4-05.
U14 Boys Féile Results: Well done to our U14 boys and management on reaching the D6 Shield quarter-final stages, a great display of football action throughout the Event. Results as follows: (Group Stages) St. Faithleachs 3-05 Hertfordshire, UK 3-08. St. Faithleachs 1-04 Strokestown 4-09. St. Faithleachs 0-06 St. Marys Aghagallon 3-08. Quarter final, St. Faithleachs 2-05 Fanad Gaels, Donegal 3-07.
Junior Ladies – Junior A Championship: Our junior ladies have their 1st Championship game, away to Ballinameen, this coming Sunday, 6th July at 12.00pm. Best of luck to all players on the panel and management.
U16 Boys – D1 Championship: Our U16 boys had a win over St. Dominic’s in their 1st Championship game in Ballyleague during the week. Final score: St. Faithleachs 1-17 St. Dominic’s 3-07. Team: M. O’Donnell, C. Nerney, C. Mangan, M. Gill, L. Parker, C. Kennelly (0-1), S. Farrell, D. Nerney (0-1), D. Kelly (0-1), G. Carberry, S. Walsh (0-7), C. Smith (0-4), C. Gannon (0-1), D. Foley (1-0), R. Guinan. Subs: L. Ormsby (0-2), E. Tynan, Next game is against Clann na nGael, Saturday 12th July at 7.00pm in Johnstown.
U14 Boys – D3 Championship: Our U14 boys next championship game is against Kilbride, this coming Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm in Ballyleague.
U12 Boys – D3 Spring League: Our U12 boys have a game against St. Aidans this coming Sunday 6th July at 12.00pm in Ballyleague.
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others: Training continues on Monday evening at 8.00pm.
CÚL Camp 2014: St. Faithleachs GAA Cul Camp is now fully booked. We look forward to the Cul Camp from Monday 14th July to Friday 18th July (10.00am to 2.30pm). Sponsored by Daybreak Ballyleague & SuperValu Lanesboro.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse, 8.30pm. All Welcome.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
Following two games in Division 1 of the Minor league on Monday and Friday last we came out on the losing side of both games. Despite putting in strong performances we just could get the victory over the two strongest teams in the division, namely, Northern Gaels and Clonguish Óg. The lads are putting in huge efforts and we are sure they will get their rewards.
The U16 will play Ardagh in Clonbonny in the special juvenile league.
The U14 continue to train every Tuesday and Saturday.
Our U12 play Ballymahon on Thursday in Ballymahon.
U6 to U10 – As we are now in holiday mode it is very important that the regime that you have been adhering to over the past few months remains and that there are big numbers at training. We understand there is greater pressure to do other things but we urge you to keep your commitment to training and games every week.
World Cup cards – we encourage everyone within the minor club to buy at least one of the senior club’s scratch cards for the World Cup final. It is very important that we as a club support this initiative by the seniors. When you buy your ticket you scratch off the marked area and you find your time for the first goal being scored in the World Cup final. It is a novel idea by the club. The tickets are only €2 each and are on sale from executive members or from O’Brien’s.
Mens Shed Open Day
Friday 4th July is the date set for the first annual OPEN DAY & BBQ at the Ballyleague and Lanesborough Mens Shed group’s Community Garden ….all members of the public from throughout the community are invited to attend for a special evening – opening from 6pm to 10pm. The garden is off the car park at the back of Sorohan’s Lifebelt Bar…. where you can see all the vegetables that have been sown and the new Polly tunnel with fruit and veg growing. Food will be served at 7.30pm and all are welcome. The Mens shed group is starting a new boat building class in the autumn and more details will be available at the Open day on July 4th.
Ballyleague Village Renewal
River bank Flag Day on July 12th in Ballyleague and Lanesborough…….after last year’s very successful Flag Day bucket collection throughout the community of Lanesborough and Ballyleague – the Village Renewal group lodged nearly €2000 in the Lanesboro Ballyleague Credit Union for the river bank development ….thankfully the contract for the project is now awarded. Gibbons Civil Engineering & Building Contractors from Westport, county Mayo will do the €300,000 job and work will commence in the next week or so but the community is still raising funds to complete the project and on Saturday 12th July are once again staging the annual bucket collection and ticket draw around the town at various locations. A special feature this year will be a draw for a fantastic €500 voucher for Kevin Martin’s KM Cycle shop in Longford….. thanks to Kevin for the voucher…..tickets are going on sale this week – priced at €2 each and three tickets for €5. This is the only fundraising event Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy town’s committee stage on the streets every year. It is fully covered by a Garda permit and the volunteers will be asking you to be as generous as you can. Ballyleague Village Renewal & Tidy Towns have to raise €35,000 for the river bank development so your support is very much appreciated. The committee wish the organisers of Tri Lanesboro and all the competitors in this year’s Triathlon every success with their personal times and their individual challenges. We are sure your hard work will pay off on July 12th.Good luck!
Rathcline GAA
The world cup scratch cards are selling well, and we would like to thank everyone who has purchased tickets. You are in with a chance of winning €500 if you have the ticket that has the exact time of the first goal in this year’s world cup final. Thanks to all our diligent sellers and a big push is needed over the coming weeks to get all the tickets sold. We would urge the parish to get behind this fundraiser as money raised will go towards the loan on pitch.
The intermediate team have a tough league match against Ballymore on Friday in Clonbonny. Please check our Facebook page and fixture list for details. The best of luck to the lads.
There was no winner of the Rathcline Lotto this week. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 29, 31, 34, and 37. The lucky €25 winners were Mary Chapman Lisnacusha, Kevin and Caroline Madden, Rathcline Road, Gerard Farrell Gardenstown, and James & Cathal Mulvihill Newtowncashel.
Our minors lost to Northern Gaels and Clonguish this week in the division 1 league. The lads played well in both games against strong opposition. The U 16’s play in the special league on Tuesday evening. U 14 training continues Tuesday and Saturdays. The club would also like to encourage more parents to U 6, U 8, and U 10 training and matches. The kids have been putting in a fine effort over the last few weeks and are a credit to their parish, thanks to the coaches also!
The U 12 match versus Faithleachs is Monday in Clonbonny, please be in Clonbonny for 7.30. The next game is against Ballymahon on Thursday, we would like to ask parents to meet at Clonbonny at 6 pm, to pool lifts for the players.
Well done to our U 12 girls team who defeated Colmcille in the first game of the summer league. It was hard luck to the U 16 ladies as Ballymahon defeated them in the A championship semi-final last Thursday. The team had a poor 1st half and were always chasing the game. But they did themselves proud with a gutsy 2nd half display, with at one stage the Rathcline ladies a point up. Ballymahon drew away again with 10 minutes left and the Rathcline ladies couldn’t break down the Ballymahon defence. Thanks to the team for their wonderful effort all year, to all the parents and supporters who have followed the girls throughout the season, and a special thanks to the management team of Steve Peters, Padhraig Farrell, Brendan O Sullivan and Marie Peters.
Our clothes collection continues and is a worthwhile fundraiser, all clothes welcome!please contact Madeline or Mike to organise.