Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Harvest Festival this Sunday
The Harvest Festival and working day will take place, this year, in Newtowncashel on Sunday week 31st August with all proceeds going to St. Christopher’s Longford.
The day’s events will commence at 12noon where there will be a huge amount to do and see and it is a must for everyone. There will be vintage Tractor drawn Reapers and Binders, Combine Harvesters, Threshing Display, an Auto Jumble, Craft Display, Children’s Amusements, Pottery Making, Wood Turning, Blacksmith, Dog Show, music by local artists with special guest Matt Leavy. There will be a waltzing and jiving competition and the winners will qualify for the Grand Finale in Moate on Sunday 26th August. Lanesboro butcher Terry Mc Loughlin will sponsor the Pig on the Spit.
This is always a fabulous day out for the entire family for bonny babies to great grannies and granddads and all in between. Go along and enjoy a great day out and support our local crafts and working and vintage machinery as well as playing a huge part in supporting the county’s most deserving cause, St. Christopher’s. Adult admission is €10 while children go free.
All Ireland Silver Medal
Lanesboro and the parish of Rathcline are rightly proud of one of our young inhabitants for his marvellous achievement in the U12 Community Games Final in Athlone. Duileach Ryan, son of Seadna and Teresa Ryan, Main Street, came second and claimed a silver medal in the final of the U12 Backstroke. Duileach is a very talented all rounder sportsman and his dedication to sport was duly rewarded with this silver medal. He is a very warm, mannerly and friendly youngster and may his demeanor never change. He is a pupil of Lanesborough Primary School who I am sure will give him a warm welcome back on Thursday when the school reopens
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Costello’s Say Thank You
Costello’s Nursing Home ran into a serious problem when the water pump house in Ballyleague stopped working and they were left with no water. They asked and received from Gerard Farrell a tanker full of water to help them maintain their service of care towards their inhabitants. They would like to public acknowledge the prompt response from Gerard Farrell that took them out of a very precarious position.
If the tanker did not become available, the Nursing Home would have too close, until water was restored, due to the lack of waters for all the necessities that goes with the running of a Nursing Home.
Tickets for Hurling Final
Rathcline GAA club will hold a draw on Saturday night 30th August next in Adie’s for two All Ireland Hurling Final tickets. Tickets are on sale throughout the town and also from club members at only €2 each. You support will be greatly appreciated and who knows you may be the lucky winner of two coveted premium Level tickets for what promises to be a fantastic final between Kilkenny and Tipperary.
Cemetery Sunday in Cashel
Local people with family members buried in Cashel cemetery are reminded that Cemetery Sunday in the graveyard will take place on Sunday next 31st August at 6pm.
Wedding
The marriage took place at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, of James Maloney, son of James and Karen Maloney, Church View, and Ellen Macken daughter of Thomas and Sandra Macken, Mullingar on Thursday 14th August. Bestman was Scott Cassidy, friend of the groom; groomsmen were Eddie Donlon, friend of the groom and Aaron Maloney, cousin of the groom and Greg Cassidy, friend of the groom. Chief Bridesmaid was Michelle Maloney, twin sister of the groom, bridesmaids were Lisa Kearney, friend of the bride, Hannah Macken, sister of the bride and Charlene Maloney sister of the groom. Pageboy was Jayden Cunniffe, nephew of the groom and Flower Girl was Ava Maloney, daughter of James and Ellen. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Declan Hurley and the wedding reception was held in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe.
We would like to wish the happy couple many years of wedded happiness. Pageboy was Jayden Cunniffe, nephew of the groom
Summer Bridge
The results of the game held on 11th August are: N/S: 1st M. Hynes / K. Hanley, 2nd B. Gillen / M. Gillen and 3rd C. Mc Grath / K. Dowd. E/W: 1st P. Mc Gann / K. Kelly, 2nd E. Mellett / S. Farrell and 3rd B. Dowling / G. Kenny
The results for 18th August are: N/S 1st Chris McGrath/ K. Dowd, 2nd J.J. Donlon / M. Gillen and 3rd L. Cooney / Noreen Dunne. E/W: 1st M. O’Flaherty / M. Hynes, 2nd B. McGrath / M. Moran and 3rd K. Hanley / M. Fallon.
There is a charity game in Slashers, Longford, on Sunday, August 31st, starting at 5.30 pm. All grades are welcome. Please support.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge Club members extend our sincere sympathy to all the Connolly family , especially, Mary, Emma , Hugh and David, and his Bridge playing brothers, Peter , James and Kieran, on the untimely death of Hugh Connolly. May he rest in peace.
He will be dearly missed on the Bridge circuit. When our Club started in the year 2000, Hugh was always available to help.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Primary School Reopens
Following the summer holidays Lanesborough Primary School reopens on Thursday Aug. 28th at 9.20am.
Foreign Currency Appeal in aid of Childline
Have you returned from holiday with unwanted foreign currency, or got old foreign coins and notes hiding away in the back of a drawer? If so, why not clear your cupboards and donate your unwanted currency and help support children across Ireland.
The smallest donation can make a huge difference.
Call in to Lanesboro Library to make your donation.
Over 55’s Mens Club
The over 55’s Mens club will be returning on Thursday 11th September in St. Marys Parish Hall at 12.00 noon. All men 55 years and over are invited and are assured of a great welcome
5k in Lanesboro
The final race in the Ros 5k series will take place here in Lanesboro on Wednesday 10th September. This annual race is hosted by the Lough Ree Athletic club who invite and welcome entries from all runners, joggers and walkers to compete in the event. Entry fee is €10 on the night and entries can be made on the night or online www.roscommon5kseries.com and all enquiries should be directed via email to roscommon5kseries@hotmail.com.
The Lough Ree Athletic club is indebted to the Rathcline GAA club for the use of their clubhouse on the evening. The race will start from Clonbonny at 7pm and will continue out the back road to the Longford Road junction at Seamus Clancy’s and will return through Barnacor on the main Longford Road to Cullen’s Filling station and back to the finish line in Clonbonny.
Run/Jog/Walk for Cancer
CROSS rugby legends Charity 5k Run/Jog/Walk in aid of Cancer Research this Sunday 31st August in The Mall Complex. Registration from 10am, run starts at 11am, entry fee €10.00 for adult, €5.00 per child. Everyone welcome.
Mind Based Stress Reduction Classes
Mind Based Stress Reduction Classes (MBSR) starting in Bawn Holistic Centre Mullinalaghta starting Sat 6th September 10am to 12.30pm and Wednesday 10th September 7pm to 9.30pm. Drop in Mindfulness Meditation Classes starting Monday 15th September 7.45pm to 8.45. More info on website www.bawnholistic.com or phone Pauline 086 3784747
Community College offers new courses
In 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, hill walking proficiency, team working, 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
Rathcline Lotto not won
The Rathcline GAA lotto took place on Saturday night last 23rd August and the six numbers drawn were 3, 9, 18, 28, 32 and 43. There was nobody with four of the numbers and the jackpot of €1500 was not won. The four winners of the €25 were; Frank Conmy, Cureen, Rathcline Road, Declan Connor, Ballyleague, Mary Nally, Corner House, Ballymahon and Sean Kenny, Fermoyle. The next draw will take place on Saturday night next for a jackpot of €1,700.
Boat Building Braining Course to Start
This area has always had a proud tradition of boat building. Our community links with angling on Lough Ree and the Shannon led to the formation of a boat building training course in the Bord na Mona billets in Cloontuskert in the 1970s when dozens of new wooden boats were built there and next month a new training course helping people to build new lake boats, and perhaps attain a job with these skills, will commence in the Ballyleague-Lanesborough area. A top class boat building tutor with over 50 years of experience has agreed to lead the event over 20 weeks – during which four new 18 foot lake boats will be built as part of a project supported by the Department of Social Protection and Roscommon Integrated Development Company. A group of trainees is being finalised and we are now inviting additional participants for the boat building training. These participants must be in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment or must be dependents of social welfare recipients and/or their families. If you are in receipt of one of the following DSP payments (or dependent on someone who is) you are eligible to take part in the training – that will not affect your payments in any way: Job Seeker’s Allowance / Job Seeker’s Benefit, One Parent Family Payment, Illness Benefit (Long term)/Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Blind Persons’ Pension, Carers Allowance, Back to Work Allowance, Back to Education Allowance
State Pension
If you are presently on a FAS CE scheme you may also take part in the training – if you have the consent of your supervisor and/or the sponsoring committee. To declare an interest in taking part in the boat building training simply write down your full name, address, mobile number and your PPS number on a sheet of paper, drop it into an envelope marked BOAT BUILDING and leave the envelope into Joe Cribbin at Daybreak shop in Ballyleague or Joe O’Brien’s Corner Shop in Lanesborough before Monday September 8th. The training course will take place during both daytime hours and in the evenings and will also include some additional trainees who are working full time but wish to help out with the training and learn some of the skills so send in your details if you are interested. The number of places on the boat building training course will be limited so please send in details as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Rathcline Ladies
The minor ladies had a wonderful victory over Killoe in Clonbonny on Sunday last and they now travel to meet Mullinalaghta in the next round at 11.30am on Sunday morning next. The mentors of Steve Peters, Dan Magan, Caoimhe Murray, Paula Kenny and Madaleine Murray are doing great work with the girls.
The senior team are out in the senior B semi final against Colmcille on Wednesday 10th September.
The clothes collection for the Ladies club has renewed and if you have old clothes to donate please contact Mike Greene or Madaleine Murray and they will arrange collection or drop off.
Barry Raftery Conference this Friday
Professor Barry Raftery died in August 2010 leaving an amazing legacy following a distinguished career. Nothing sums his life up better than an appreciation written by Gabriel Cooney in a quarterly review of world archaeology, Antiquity.
The future of the Mid-Shannon Peatlands, Amenity, Archaeology and Bio Diversity is the topic of the conference and it should draw a huge interest due to its range and tremendous and immediate interest to our area. The conference will take place at Corlea Interpretive Centre on Friday next 29th August. Admission is only €10 which includes tea/ coffee am and pm and also lunch. Registration will take place at 10am.
At 10.20am Dr. John Feehan will open the conference with a lecture on ‘The Past of Midsummer Peatlands. 11.10am Dr. Ronan O’Flaherty will speak on the Guardians of Midhir – Cranes in our past and future. At 11.40 local archaeologist, Brian O’Hara will speak on Experimental and Community Archaeology. The morning session will close with a talk from Eoin Donnelly, a forester and woodright who is in the process of building a replica Viking house.
The afternoon session will commence Longford County Senior Planning officer Donal Mac an Bheatha on the Future of the Mid Shannon Peatlands. Wetlands Heritage chairman Kieran Mc Entee and Tom Egan, Land project Manager from Bord na Mona will speak on the Shared Vision of the two groups. The conference will finish with a Walk in the Bog with David Fallon, Ecologist with Bord na Mona who will talk and present Biodiversity on the Walk.
Barry Raftery’s input into the development at Corlea was remarkable and it is only fitting that his name should be honoured at this memorial conference. The excellent Wetlands Heritage committee have worked so hard in the development of this programme and it is one that should not be missed. The calibre of the contributors goes without saying and there is a lasting education to be garnished from the conference.
Strictly Come Dancing
The Rathcline and St. Faithleach’s clubs have come together to host what will be a very special and unique evening out when they will host ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ next November. Both clubs are actively seeking dancers for the event and you are asked to be positive in your response if you are approached.
Strictly Come Dancing has been a big hit everywhere it has been held and I am sure that it will be no different when both clubs come to stage it in November. The merging of the clubs for this event is a huge bonus as it allows the talented from both sides of the bridge to come together and produced a night never to be missed or forgotten.
Don’t worry about your dancing skills as the entire event will be co-ordinated and choreographed by the Midlands Drama School over an eight week period.
Don’t wait to be asked to come on board as one of the dancers just give your name to Lorraine 0876827966 or Helen 0860809377 and these ladies will take you through what will be required. Come along and be part of a wonderful night as well as get trained to dance over an eight week period.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
On Tuesday evening last in front of a surprisingly large crowd our minor squad played Carrick Sarsfields in the semi final of the Minor B championship and the extra bonus was the winner was receiving a place in the quarter final of the A championship.
Following a pretty nervy first half where our lads were made fight hard for all scores and opportunities they still managed to keep their head in front as the half time whistle blew.
The second half was a much better performance where they opened the Carrick Sarsfields defence on a number of occasions, but did not always finish as they should. They were in control throughout the second half and now finished the game comfortable winners.
Their performance would tell you that there was more in the tank and it is now up to the team management to get the players ready for their next big challenge which is on Thursday night when they will take on Emmet Óg in Killoe at 7.30pm.
Our U14 team claimed their place in the championship semi-final where they will meet Colmcille for a place in the final.
If you are interested in supporting either of the above teams or indeed any of the other teams in the clubs by means of sponsorship the club would be delighted to hear from you. With two of our sides at semi final and final stages it would be wonderful to have them all kitted out in the same colours for their big days.
The club would like to thank Killoe for travelling to Clonbonny last week for a challenge game.
Our U12 team will travel to Colmcille this coming Thursday for a league game against Colmcille. The game has a 7pm throw in time.
Our U16 team were defeated in the championship but all is not lost as they will now take part in the Shield semi final in the coming weeks.
U10 and U12 panels continue to train on Friday evenings and parents are encouraged to continue to have their young players in Clonbonny. There is great credit due to parents for making the effort to have their young players in Clonbonny and indeed for all their encouragement.
Rathcline GAA
Our Intermediate team played Connolly’s in Ardagh on Sunday afternoon. Rathcline were under pressure straight away with quick diagonal ball into their forwards and Connolly’s were causing problems all over the pitch. There was some decent play down each flank by our players with Kevin Sorohan delivering decent ball into our forward line from the left. Rathcline were just about keeping tabs with Connolly’s from a point’s perspective but goals change and win games. With ten minutes to play in the first half Connolly’s found the net, it was a hammer blow; they also tacked on another couple of points, which meant the scoreline read 1-7 to 3 points at half time. We had a mountain to climb against a well organised team. To be fair our players put in a more determined effort in the second half and gradually really started to put Connolly’s under pressure, good fielding at midfield and forwards taking their chances saw Rathcline score 7 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough and Connolly’s themselves scored a couple of points late on. Rathcline had two differing halves and just couldn’t claw the deficit back against a good team. Final score was Connolly’s 1-11 Rathcline 10 points.
Our next fixture is next weekend; it’s a play off to see who gets into the semi final of the Intermediate championship. We play our neighbours and rivals Killashee. It’s the last chance for both teams and it promises to be an exciting game. Thanks for your support at the Connolly’s game and get behind the team for this next fixture. Please check the fixture list for more details or our Facebook/website sites.
The club have two tickets for the All Ireland Hurling Final which takes place at Croke Park. What a game it will be with old foes Kilkenny taking on a resurgent Tipperary team. Cards are in all businesses and shops around the town, its €2 a line and someone will win the tickets, so please support if you can!
There was no winner of this week’s lotto draw. The winning numbers were 3, 9, 18, 28, 32 and 43. Next week’s jackpot is €1700. The €25 winners were Frank Conmy Rathcline Road, Declan Connor Ballyleague, Sean Kenny Fermoyle and Mary Nally, Nally’s Pub.
Rathcline Ladies
Congratulations to our Minor team who had an impressive 10 points win over Killoe on Sunday afternoon in Clonbonny. This margin doesn’t quite tell the full story with the Rathcline ladies losing by 5 points at half time, but knowing these players, defeat is not an option. A strong team on paper who know each other very well, this could be a season of promise for the Rathcline Minor ladies. With a strong management set up of Steve Peters, Paula Kenny, Caoimhe Murray, Dan McGann and Madeline Murray, all the parts are there and we wish the team the best of luck when they take on Mullinalaghta in the next round on Sunday. The game is in Mullinalaghta so please check fixture list for time.
Rathcline Minor Club
Well done to our Minor team who reached the Minor B final. They meet Colmcille in the final and this promises to be a great game of football. Please keep an eye on fixture list for the date and time.
Congratulations to our U 14 team who progressed to a championship semi final against Colmcille. A big thanks to the Killoe U 14 team who travelled to Clonbonny for a challenge match during the week.
The U 16’s were beaten by Clonguish and now go into the Shield semi final.
The U 12’s play Colmcille, again please check fixture list for time and venue.
The U 10’s and U 8’s are still training on a Friday evening, again a big thanks to all the parents that bring their kids out and to the coaches, well done to all.
The minor club are looking for some sponsorship for tops for the Minor team and the U 14 team. Both groups have done their parish proud so far. If you are interested then please contact Sean Kenny or Seadna Ryan.
Finally a happy birthday to Daithi Mulvihill, he turned the big 21 over the weekend, and Cullentra was the place to be Saturday night.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Football League – O’Rourke Cup: Our Seniors drew with Clan na nGael on Wednesday evening last in Johnstown. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 2-12 Clan na nGael 1-15. Next game is away to Western Gaels, this coming Saturday 30th August at 6.00pm.
Minor Ladies – D1 Championship: Our Minor Ladies were defeated by St. Ciaran’s in the Championship Quarter-Final on Tuesday evening last. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 3-03 St. Ciaran’s 2-09
U16 Boys – D1 Championship: Our U16 Boys were defeated by Padraig Pearses on Tuesday evening last in Woodmount. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 0-08 Padraig Pearses 2-13. This was followed by a win over St. Brigid’s on Sunday last at home. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 1-10 St. Brigids 0-12. Team: M. O’Donnell, G. Carberry, C. Mangan, M. Gill, R. Guinan(0-1), C. Kennelly, K. Nerney, D. Nerney(1-1), D. Kelly, C. Smith(0-1), D. Foley(0-4), S. Walsh, L. Ormsby(0-1), J. Donlon(0-1), C. Gannon(0-1) Subs: E. Tynan, J. Gill, S. Farrell, L. Parker. Next game is against Roscommon Gaels this coming Tuesday 26th August at 7.00pm in Ballyleague.
U14 Girls – D1A Championship: Our U14 Girls have a game away to St. Dominic’s this Tuesday 26th August at 6.00pm.
U12 Boys – D2B Summer/Autumn League: Our U12 Boys have a game against Castlerea/St. Kevin’s this coming Sunday 31st August at 11.30am in Ballyleague.
U8/U10 Go Games Blitz: The County U8/U10 Blitz takes place in Connacht Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis this coming Saturday 30th August.
Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to our St. Faithleach’s GAA Club Player, Michael Dunne, who played on the Mayo Team for the GAA Go-Games at half-time in the All-Ireland Semi-Final on Sunday last in Croke Park (Mayo V Kerry)
Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others: Well done to our St. Faithleach’s Mothers & Others Team who had a convincing win over Drumlish in their Challenge Game on Tuesday evening last. Next game is against Kilmore, tomorrow Monday 25th August at 7.30pm in Ballyleague followed by a game on Thursday 28th August against Clan na nGael at 8.00pm in Ballyleague.
Roscommon Ladies: Best of luck to Amanda & Laura Mc Loone with the Roscommon Ladies in the TG4 Intermediate Championship All-Ireland Semi-Final. Details TBC.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 8.30pm. All Welcome
St. Faithleach’s GAA Club Fundraising Draw: Tickets now available for our Fundraising Draw. 1st Prize – Belgian Blue/BlondeX (DOB 15.2.14) or €1,000. 2nd Prize – B&B and Dinner for 2 (Value €250 at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. 3rd Prize – €100 Meal Voucher. 4th Prize – 1 Tonne Bag of Turf. I have forwarded you copy of the ticket for the Heifer. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10. Draw will take place 2/1/15 in the clubhouse. Your support is much appreciated.
Strictly Come Dancing – Fundraising Event: On November 22nd St Faithleach’s will join forces with our near neighbours Rathcline, in an event the like of not seen before in the locality. The two Clubs will come together in producing a “Strictly Come Dancing” event, coordinated & choreographed by the Midlands Drama School. Members from both Clubs are presently working together to organise this event, which is sure to be a night not to be missed. Both Clubs have sent forward members to form an organising committee. This committee is now looking for parties interested in taking part in the event. All couples will go through an 8 week period of training and coaching from the Midlands Drama School. Further details will be announced in due course. If you are interested in taking part in this event please contact Lorraine on 0876827966 or Helen on 0860809377
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to Mary Walsh & Family Ballyclare on the death of her sister Anne Morgan, Roscommon.