Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Kenneth Kelly receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Kenneth Kelly, son of Tommy and Kathleen Kelly, Carraroe was honoured in Boston on 22nd October for his wonderful work and achievements since he moved to the Boston and moreover the Somerville city area of Boston. Kenneth is married to Kim and they have two children Michael (5) and Samantha (1).
Kenneth, pictured above, will be remembered here as a quiet hard working young man a very affable young man who always got the job done. He completed his Primary schooling in Fermoyle National School before moving on to Rockwell College to secondary school. He then went on to university in St. Peter’s College New Jersey, where he graduated with a degree in accounting.
Kenneth then moved on to Verizon one of the biggest broadband and telecommunications companies in the world where he works his consultancy for the region and works from his New Hampshire office base. He is, also, the owner of Vitalsite Services Incorporate, a company that leases and zones properties for wireless communication equipment.
This year the city of Somerville Chamber of Commerce decided they would acknowledge the magnificent work he has put in for their city since his arrival and they honoured him with the John W. Fitzgerald Lifetime Achievement award. Normally awards of this stature are presented to one much later in life but such was Kenneth’s successful involvement over the past number of years that it was felt that now was the most opportune and appropriate time for his award.
Kenneth is seen by the Chamber of Commerce as “a local serial entrepreneur, a great factor in the metropolitan Boston’s dining and nightlife scene and generous community-orientated business owner”
Kenneth is owner of: The Independent and Brass in Union Square, Foundry on Elm, and Davis Square Theatre in Davis Square and the forthcoming River Bar in Assembly Row.
He has not been just an entrepreneur but he also immersed himself in the Chamber of Commerce, the Union Square business group, former vice President and now committee member of the Union Square Main Streets, a committee that is charged with the creation of vibrant neighbourhood by enhancing the business district and surrounds with community partnership.
All in all Kenneth has not been idle for one moment and we would like to send him our heartiest congratulations on an achievement and award much deserved. We would like to wish him many more years of serial entrepreneurship and all the success in the world.
Sympathy
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late John Ryder, Ballinahinch, who died and was buried in Cashel cemetery on Saturday last. John will be missed by everyone that knew him in both parishes of Rathcline and Cashel.2
Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op
The committee has decided that it will not be involved in the Christmas lights project in Lanesboro for 2014. The cost of erecting, insuring and ongoing electricity charges of the lights are very high and the committee is not in a financial position to proceed with the Christmas lights this year.
Céilí Mór
On Sunday 7th December there will be a Céilí Mór in St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Lanesboro. Céilí dancing is a wonderful way to spend an evening and there is no doubt that on Sunday 7th December there will be a fabulous evening in Lanesboro from 4 to 7pm. It is time to pass on the word and invite all your friends and make this céilí one that will be fondly remembered for a time to come.
Annual Dinner Dance
The Annual Pioneer Total Abstinence Dinner Dance will take place in the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule on Friday night next 14th November. This night is usually a mighty night and if it is at all possible do your best to be there. Music on the night will be provided by Chuck and June. Tickets are on sale from Breda Moran, Tom Nohilly or Anne Carroll.
€454 for 50/50 winner
The weekly 50/50 draw took place in Clarke’s Bar on Monday night last. The winner of the draw received €454. Sean Whitney from Cloontagh was the lucky winner. The draw will take place the Yacht Bar on Monday 17th November. Add your €2 into the draw and perhaps you will be the winner of a substantial amount. Tickets are on sale in all local shops and from members of the senior, minor and ladies club.
Mass for Deceased Members
The annual Mass for deceased members of the staff of ESB Lanesboro will take place in the Sports and Social clubhouse on this Wednesday 12th November at 8pm.
Girls Champions
Well done to the girls of Fermoyle National School who on Saturday last became county champions when they defeated St. Emer’s in an enthralling final. The final scoreline was Fermoyle 2-2 St. Emer’s 1-1. The girls that did the school and parish proud were Sarah Curran, Holly Wyse, Caoilinn Flood, Jane Dowd, Roisin Brennan, Aoife Nolan, Anna Maguire, Eabha Healy, Aoife English, Abby Ward, Aoibhe Gethins, Ciara Gavigan, Abbie Mitchell, Lauren Moran and Aisling Farrell. A word of congratulations to Aoife Nolan who was selected as ‘player of the match’.
Tickets are becoming very scarce
Pairings for the Strictly Come Dancing ‘Over the Bridge’ will be announced in the next week. There is a great sense of anticipation among the general public and more so amongst the dancers as to who will be paired together for the dance night in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Saturday 29th November.
Tickets are becoming premium such is the recent demand and it is now likely that there will be a waiting list drawn up. Don’t delay and get your ticket now and avoid disappointment.
Alan Fayne, Martina Healy, Lee Cullen, Ursula Kilcoyne John Coffey, Brendan O’Sullivan, Rachael Collins, Fidelma Brennan, Jodi Horohoe, James Quigley, Claire Egan, Kenneth Madden, Gerry Nerney, Michelle Killian, Aaron Madden, Caoilfhionn Thompson, Daithi Mulvihill, Patrice Nolan, Colette Wyse, Darragh Hussey, Rita Mc Cormack, Geraldine Hanley, Padraig Murray, Steve Ormsby, Susan Linnane, Caroline O’Reilly, Ollie Trimble, Helen O’Donnell, Michelle Carroll and Brendan Ward.
Tickets are priced €20 each and are on sale in O’Brien’s or from the committees of both clubs. You can book your tickets by phoning O’Brien’s 043-3321107 or emailing your request to joea@iol.ie.
If you wish to avail of the bus that will be travelling on the night you are asked to just text your name, the number of seats required to 089-2420497. This is a text only service. The buses will leave from St. Faithleach’s clubhouse and from outside St. Mary’s church, Lanesboro.
Clothes Collection
If you have old clothes you want to pass on or dispose of now is your opportunity as the clothes collection will be closing this week. Contact Mike Greene for the arranging of drop off or collection.
Community College Open Day
Lanesboro Community College will hold its open day on Thursday week 20th November.
Pupils from the local and surrounding national schools are all invited to attend and witness the wonderful work being carried out by students and teachers alike in the school. That evening both, parents and students are invited to come in, speak to individual teachers, and get an up close view of all that is happening. With 95% of the Leaving Cert students being offered a third level course this year, it can be said with absolute confidence that your child will not get a better preparation for life anywhere else. Added value includes the intimacy of a smaller school where your child will feel an integral part of a larger family and where each student is valued as an individual in his or her own right. Teachers take a personal interest in each and every student and this leads to a high level of maturity and self – confidence in all our graduates. So come along on the evening and see for yourself! The Principal’s address will take place at 7:00 sharp.
Wedding
The marriage took place at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carrickedmond on Friday 31st October of Brian Farrell, son of John L and Geraldine Farrell, Rathcline and Sinead Moran daughter of John and Chris (nee Dennigan, Mahora) Moran, Lisnacreevagh, Carrickedmond. Bestman was Seán Farrell, brother of the groom and groomsman was Niall Nolan, cousin of the groom. Matron of Honour was Niamh Rowan, sister of the bride and bridesmaids were Emer Powell, friend of the bride and Eva Moran, niece of the bride. Pageboy was Ronan Farrell, nephew of the groom and Flower girl was Laoise Farrell, niece of the groom. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Michael Reilly assisted by Fr. Charlie Healy. The wedding reception took place in the Mullingar Park Hotel. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.
Longford Toastmasters
Are you looking for a new social outlet over the winter months? Join Longford Toastmasters on Thursday week 20th November at 8.20pm in The Longford Arms Hotel. Toastmasters continue on the first and third Thursday of each month. In addition to a fun, friendly and sociable evening, you will have the opportunity build your self-confidence so that you feel comfortable speaking up in public. A great basis for improving your ability to speak up at meetings, give presentations and make speeches. For further information, please contact Mary on 086 1219281.
Arthritis Ireland
Do you need a solution to painful feet? – Arthritis Ireland, Longford Branch, invite you an informative evening with podiatrist Patrick Durkan and free consultation with Step Forward Ireland. This evening will take place on Tuesday 18th November from 7pm at the Family Centre, St. Michael’s Road behind St. Mel’s Cathedral.
Philomena is named Nurse of the Year
The Nursing Home Registered Nurse of the Year Award took place at the City West Hotel on Thursday last 4th November. It proved to be a wonderful night for both the local nominee and Innis Ree Nursing Home. Philomena Walsh, Rathcline Road, was declared Nursing Home Registered Nurse of the Year a wonderful achievement for Philomena for the many years of dedication that she has put into her profession. We congratulate Philomena on her wonderful and well deserved award.
Bridge Results
The results for the Lanesboro Bridge club bridge competition held on Wednesday night last 5th November are; N/S 1st Phil Chalmers and Cyril Hussey, 2nd Mary Jameson and Renee Walsh and 3rd Loretto Cooney and Freda Kenny. E/W 1st Brid Mc Dermott and Una Lawlor, 2nd Mae Casey and Noreen Dunne and 3rd Philomena Walsh and Maureen Hynes.
Hot Water Stretch Reopens
Following many weeks of closure the hot water stretch has reopened for fishing. There are strict guidelines to be adhered to in regard to the fishing and it is vitally important that the rules are strictly obeyed. One of the most important features of the guidelines is that the use of keepnets is strictly prohibited. The disinfection stations are now in situ and each and every person using the clam infected area is obliged to sterilise their fishing equipment both before and after fishing. All the criteria set down must be obeyed to ensure that the fishing areas stay open. Breaches of the rules and regulations could mean that the entire area will be shut down to fishing.
The area will be policed and patrolled by members of the Inland Fisheries Ireland, Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op and Lanesboro Pike Fishing club.
Badminton Success
Well done to the all who took part in the Midland Graded Open in Mullingar from the 13th to the 24th of October. Finals night was on 24th October with many brilliant results for the club. Division 1 men’s and mixed and Division 2 men’s wins for Karl Crawford. Division 1 Ladies and Mixed wins and Division 3 mixed runner up for Ann Duffy. Division 5 men’s win for Frank Casey and Owen Casey. A fantastic achievement for all involved. Also, Congratulations to Ann Duffy who competed in the All Ireland Individual Championships in Baldoyle on 1st November and went on to win the Grade F Ladies singles and Ann was also runner up in the Ladies doubles.
Social Dancing
Social Dancing has recommenced in Ballyleague hall. It takes place every Friday night at 8.30pm. The classes cater for all levels of dancers from beginners to advanced dancers and they would like to invite you to come along every Friday for a great social evening.
Shannon Gaels
Presentation Evening – The minor club will hold a Presentation Evening in the clubhouse in Clonbonny on Saturday evening next 15th November from 6.30pm. The presentations will be made to the U12, U14 and Minor panels on their great successes over the season. County Chairman and local man Brendan Gilmore, County minor chairman Tommy Mc Loughlin, county minor secretary and former Dublin star and now county senior team manager Jack Sheedy will be in attendance to present the medals. The club invites parents and anyone with an interest in the development of the club to come along to the presentation.
The club will hold its AGM on Sunday 14th December. As all of the present executive have to stand down it is very important that the club executive remains at the high standard set by the present group. The club would like to hear from anyone that is interested in coming on-board and continuing with the forward drive both on the field and also, as importantly, off the field with the continued development of Scór and the talents shows from time to time.
Scór, preparations are ongoing for the Longford Scór na nÓg that we will host on Sunday 30th November. This is a great honour for the club to be asked to host the county final. All our participants for the final night are presently working hard at their preparations.
The club encourages everyone to support the 50/50 draw that takes place every Monday. Just put your €2 in the blue envelope and hopefully you will be the lucky winner.
Strictly Come Dancing ‘Over the Bridge’ takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone on Saturday 29th November. Tickets are available from O’Brien’s or executive members.
Well done to the U21 team that had a vital win on Saturday in the U21 championship.
Good luck to Conor Kirwan, who is captain of the Naomh Olaf’s U16 team who play in the Dublin County Final next weekend. Conor also plays centre back on the minor team who play the county semi-final in the coming weeks. Conor is son of Gerard who is very much appreciated as a great clubman and supporter.
Congratulations to the girls of Fermoyle National School who defeated St. Emer’s National School in the Cumann na MBunscol final in Pearse Park on Saturday last.
The club sympathises to senior secretary Sarah Kearney, the Kearney and Ryder family on the death last week of John Ryder.
Lough Ree AC
Westport House was the venue this weekend for the uneven age group cross country. The course couldn’t have been better; a true but tough cross country course with lots of hills and hollows awaited our athletes and great credit to all our finishers. Even though some of our athletes were disappointed the last day they still showed great character in turning out again particularly Orla. They are all now looking forward to the Roscommon Country Cross Country Championships next Saturday where the course will not be as severe. Again we did not have a complete team in any age group something we need to address because it is not fair asking athletes to travel long distances to compete without a team. However the athletes who turned out did us proud. While all athletes showed improvement, Cian Walton is finally coming to terms with cross country, he was in the 70’s in the Roscommon schools, in the 50’s in Loughrea and up to 33rd position this weekend, he was well supported by Kieran O’Dowd, both are getting to know what cross country is about. Shauna Mimnagh and Orla Cox were our representatives in the girls under 11, and both surprised us with their efforts. In the under 13 age group, Alannah Flood finished in 17th position as against 10th last Sunday but then again she and her team mate Caoilinn Flood, who ran her best race ever were both giving away a year as they are under 12 athletes. Well done to all, that is the end of the provincial cross country for this year and best of luck to Alannah in the All Ireland under 12’s.
Rathcline GAA
The U21 amalgamation of Rathcline and Grattans had a great win over Kenagh/Moydow in the championship on Saturday in Clonbonny. The game finished 1-15 to 1-09. There were great performances all over the pitch and now the team is in the semi-final against Abbeylara. No date has been confirmed yet so please keep an eye on local fixtures and Facebook for more information.
With less than three weeks to go until our big joint fundraiser with Faithleachs, Strictly Dancing Over The Bridge preparations are in full swing with dancers practicing regularly each week to perfect their move!. The event takes place on Saturday November 29th in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Tickets are selling fast and anyone interested in going should get their tickets now to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost €20 and are on sale from all local outlets and from both club executives. A bus is being organised to transport people to and from the venue at a cost of €10 return. If you are interested in booking a seat on the bus please text your name and details to (089) 2420497. Please note this number is for booking the bus only.
Congratulations to Sean Whitney, Cloontagh who was last week’s winner of the 50/50 draw. Sean scooped himself a nice sum of €354. Remember the draw takes place every Monday night and €2 envelopes are on sale in various local outlets and from members of the club executive.
The minor club is having a presentation night at 6.30pm this Saturday 15th November in the clubhouse in Clonbonny. Brendan Gilmore and Jack Sheedy will be in attendance. All are welcome.
The Rathcline ladies clothes collection continues. If you have any old clothes you wish to dispose of please contact Mike Greene on (086) 4046174 to arrange collection or drop off.
St Faithleach’s GAA
U21 – D3 Championship: Our U21s play against Shannon Gaels in the championship semi-final this coming Sunday 16th November at 1.00pm. See fixtures for confirmation of venue.
U17 & U15 Boys Regional Teams: Best of luck to our representatives on the U17 & U15 Regional Panels who will compete in an end of season regional competition in the coming weeks. St. Faithleachs are coupled with St. Brigids and St. Dominic’s. The objective is for players from each club having the opportunity to play Division 1 football at 15-a-side, thus developing their skills and experience.
St. Faithleachs minor club AGM will take place this coming Friday 14th November at 9.30pm in the clubhouse. St. Faithleachs senior club AGM will take place the following Friday, 21st November in the clubhouse. Mass for deceased club members will take place at 8.30pm followed by senior club AGM immediately afterwards. All members of the club are urged to attend, including our senior/junior players and junior ladies. New members most welcome. We encourage parents of our underage club members to attend the minor club AGM and hopefully take an active role in the clubs sporting activities for the year ahead.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were – 7, 8, 14 and 21. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were – Liam Connerton, Belinda Hanly, Caoifliona Thompson, Mia Dowd and Shane Healy. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 18th November for a jackpot of €12,000. The team in charge will be – Michael Cleary, Sean Carty and Sean Cox.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse, 8.30pm. All are welcome. The results of last week’s games are – winners, Paddy/Mick, runners up, Ann/Michael, last game, Tom/Padraig and the ticket winners – Tom, Brendan, Jimmy and Frank.
Strictly Come Dancing – Fundraising Event: Tickets for “Strictly Dancing Over the Bridge” are selling fast and we encourage you all to please purchase your tickets as soon as possible, as this will be a sold out event. Our dancers from Rathcline and St. Faithleachs are well into their preparations & training and the Event promises to be a fantastic night – Saturday 29th November in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Tickets (€20) available from both Rathcline club executives and St. Faithleachs club executives and many local outlets. You can also book your tickets by contacting the following: Joe O’Brien’s 043-3321107 or emailing your request to joea@iol.ie, Helen Kelly 0860809377 or Brenda Quigley 0868896969. Transport to the event will be available on the night, please text your name and phone number to 0892420497 if you are interested in availing of a bus to and from the event. (€10 Return)
St. Faithleachs minor club fundraising draw: Tickets available for “Bella” the Heifer, 1st Prize in our Fundraising Draw. List of Prizes as follows: 1st Prize – Belgian Blue/Blonde X (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. Tickets €5 each or 3 for €10. Draw will take place on 2nd January in the clubhouse.
Sympathy: The club extends deepest sympathy to the family of Patricia Treacy nee Kelly, Aughavorney, Curraghroe. The club extends deepest sympathy to Liz and John Cuffe & family, Kilrooskey on the death of Liz’s brother, Brian Mc Guire, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon.