Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
The Green – a living history
In number 4 following the Dee family came Ned and Nora Masterson, Ned a Cavan man and Nora from Longford. In their family was Kitty, Nora, Sean, Michael, Eamon, Jimmy, Margaret, Pat, Gerry, Henry, Teresa and Joe. In number 5 firstly was Sean Conway from Clare and he was followed by Ned and Annie Tynan. Their family was Jimmy, Mickie, Mary, Ned, John and Ann. In number 3 there were three families that I know of; firstly was the Wrafter family – I do not have the names of the parents, their children were Annie, Packie, Tommy, Sean, Connie, twins Masie and Teresa, Breda, Philomena and Mickey. The next name I have for this house is Dowling and I need someone to enlighten me as to the names in this family. Lyn and Elish Gray then moved into no 6 and they had two daughters caroline and Tracy.
Lough Ree Defibrillator Group
To supplement the costs of replacements for each defibrillator there is a Church Gate collection. This year the collection will take place on Saturday and Sunday next 22nd and 23rd August at all masses. As this is the Defibrillator Group’s only source of income each year they would appreciate your continued wonderful support.
Leaving Cert results
Last week the anxious wait for all the Leaving Certificate students came to an end when the results were released. There was much joy and jubilation locally as the results in Lanesboro Community College were great much to the excitement of pupils and teachers alike. Most will have received their first choices and I would like to congratulate everyone on their fine achievements and wish them the very best in the chosen careers
Summer Bridge
The results of the competition held on Monday August 3rd: N/S : 1st Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan, 2nd Mona O’Flaherty and J.J. Donlon, 3rd Kathleen Kelly and Mary Mc Gushin, 4th Mary Fallon and Kathleen Hanley. E/W 1st Katharine Harrison and Essie Nugent, 2nd Chris McGrath and Kitty Dowd, Tom Feeney and Una Clarke, Bridie McGrath and Mary Moran
Lanesboro Community College
Lanesboro Community College will reopen on Monday 31st August for TY students from 9.30 to 1pm. On Tuesday 1st September the college will welcome their new first year students 9.30 to 1pm. On Wednesday 2nd September all students return for class at 9.30am
50/50
They say lightening does not strike twice! The 2nd February and 17th August has one thing in common and that is the winner of the 50/50 draw. Celine Hester, Knock, back on 2nd February was the lucky winner of €463 and on Monday last 17th August Celine’s name was again drawn out and she was the recipient of €457. Tickets are on sale throughout Lanesboro and cost only €2 and who knows it could be you on Monday night next.
Annual Pilgrimage
There are just a very few seats available for the annual pilgrimage to Lough Derg. The pilgrimage takes place on Sunday week 23rd August. The bus will leave Farrelly’s bus depot at 6.40am and will pick up at Kenagh, Derryhaun, Lanesboro and Ballyleague. Booking can be made with Mary, phone 043-3321969.
Drawing great attention
The history display of the businesses of Lanesboro and Ballyleague 1900 to the present day is still creating quite a stir with big numbers visiting the library each week. The display will continue until the end of August at the very least. The presentation is on display during the opening hours of the library: Monday 2-8pm, Tuesday 2 to pm, Wednesday 2 to 8pm, Thursday CLOSED, Friday 10am to 1pm and 2 to 5pm, Saturday 10 to 1pm.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place this year on Sunday 6th September. Further detail later.
Barry Raftery Conference
The annual Professor Barry Raftery Memorial Conference 2015 themed ‘Rediscovering Wetlands: A Community Approach’ will take place at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre on Friday week 28th August. It will take place between 10am – 5pm. At a nominal cost of €10. Booking required and a light lunch will be provided. To make your booking please contact: 043 3322386.
Ladies Rugby
Longford Ladies rugby is recruiting new players for the upcoming season. Training Tuesday and Friday at 7.30pm in Longford Rugby Club. New players very welcome. Great way to have fun, make new friends and get fit. For details contact Nuala 086 7340208
Mortgage and Savings
While we have no bank in the area it is very important that we welcome any bank to Lanesboro and we are especially lucky that the Ulster Bank is one bank that have not forgotten us in terms of keeping a banking awareness and at times a banking facility happening on a regular basis. An example of this takes place on Friday next 21st August when the bank hosts a Mortgage and Savings / Investments day in Adie’s premises between the bar and supermarket from 10am – 3pm Pre appointments or queries can be made to Marie Farrell 0879313669
Lanesborough/Ballyleague Community Childcare Service
Our preschool (for children starting national school in September 2016) and afterschool service will open as and from Tuesday 1st September. There are a limited number of places still remaining. If you would like to make an enquiry you can do so via email: teresaplayschool@gmail.com, or telephone 043.333.0957 and leave a voicemail.
If you are a parent of a younger playgroup child (starting national school in September 2017), email or telephone after 1st September 2015.
Lanesboro Community College
Further education courses (fetac/qqi level 5) in fitness & health and Outdoor recreation. Suitable for all ages.
Please contact 043 33 21139/lanesborocc.ias@eircom.net for application form and further details
Warmer Homes as we go towards Winter
Longford Warmer Homes provides free attic insulation, cavity wall insulation and energy advice to elderly and disadvantaged home owners throughout the county that meet certain criteria.
Longford Warmer Homes also carries out work for the elderly as part of the Care & Repair Scheme.
All of those services are free if you can meet the following criteria: 1. Owner occupied, non-local authority home, 2. Your home was constructed before 2006, 3. The owner is in receipt of one of the following – Fuel allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme, in receipt of job seeker allowance for over 6 months and with a child under the age of 7
If you meet the above criteria you are asked to contact 3393255 to have an application form forwarded to you.
Blood Donor Clinic
The staff of the Blood Donor Clinic will be in attendance in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon this week. They will be in attendance on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August from pm to 8.30pm each evening and your attendance and blood donation will be greatly valued.
National Heritage Week
The annual celebration of heritage in county Longford is also a part of National Heritage Week. It will run from Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 30th August with a wide and varied list of events taking place. While I see no events listed for Lanesboro there is a vast number of events in the fabulous Corlea Visitor Trackway- if you have not been there then this is a wonderful opportunity to visit and marvel at its contents. The full list of events can be seen on www.joeobrien.ie
5K Fun Run/Walk
Clem Sullivan Dental Practice are having a 5k Fun Run/Walk this Saturday 22nd August at 11am in aid of St Christopher’s.
Registration is from 10am at Clem Sullivan Dental Practice and entry fee is only €10.
All support would be greatly appreciated.
Rural Development Programme, commonly known as the LEADER programme. Longford Community Resources Ltd has commenced the consultation process to develop the Local Strategy for next round of the Rural Development Programme, commonly known as the LEADER programme. Letters and submission forms are currently being circulated. If you have not received a form and would like to put your ideas forward please visit www.lcrl.ie and download the submission form alternatively you can email leader1420a@lclr.ie or call 043 3345555 and request one.
Rathcline GAA
Intermediate Championship – Well done to the lads on their 2-20 to 2-04 win over Legan in the championship on Saturday evening. This made it three wins out of three in the group stages and we will now face our neighbours Cashel in the semi-final which will take place on the weekend of the 29/30th August. Please keep an eye on fixtures for confirmation of date and time. Also through to the semi-final are Killashee and Sean Connolly’s.
League Division 2 – We are back in league action next weekend where we face Moydow away with the match currently fixed for Sunday. Please check fixtures for confirmation of day and time of the game.
Junior Championship – Hard luck to the lads who were beaten by Mostrim on Wednesday evening and by Dromard on Sunday in the junior championship.
50/50 Draw – Congratulations to Celine Hester, Knock, who for the second time won our 50/50 draw. On Monday night Celine won €457 to add to the €463 she won in February! The draw takes place every Monday night at 9pm and envelopes are available in all local businesses.
Ladies Club
Senior Championship – The ladies drew against Ballymore in the championship on Friday evening. Next up for them is Colmcille away on Wednesday 26th August.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Football Championship: Result – St. Faithleach’s 0-12 Padraig Pearses 3-08. Team: S. O’Connor, D. McCormack, D. Murray, B. Scally, J. Walsh, B. Murtagh (0-2), D. Harrison, C. Gunn, J. Quigley, D. Hussey (0-1), C. Murtagh (0-4), K. Farrell, D. Murtagh (0-4), D. Rooney, S. Ormsby (0-1). Subs: H. Kenny Minor Championship D2: Result – St. Faithleach’s 3-15 Roscommon Gaels 4-08 Team: M. O’Donnell, K. Nerney, J. Irwin, M. Gill, G. Carberry(0-1), D. Nerney, C. Mangan, M. Cox(1-2), D. Kelly, J. Hussey(0-1), D. Foley(0-4), C. Gannon(0-1), S. Walsh(1-2), S. Phillips(1-4), E. Tynan. Subs: J. Donlon, D. Lulham. Next game weekend of the 4th September.
U16 Boys: Result: St. Faithleach’s 1-12 St. Dominic’s 4-2. Team: M. O’Donnell, C. Reynolds, C. Gannon, M. Dunne, I. Trautt, K. Nerney, K. Trautt, G. Carberry, C. Kennelly, C. O’Brien, J. Donlon, C. Rohan, J. Gill, L. Ormsby, R. Banahan, J. Browne, N. McGovern. Junior Ladies Championship: Result: St. Faithleach’s 6-7 St. Dominic’s 2-4. Team: S. O’Neill, A. Curley, A. Ormsby, N. Scally, J. Geoghegan, E. Donlon(2-3), L. Mc Loone (2-0), A. Mc Loone R. Banahan(2-1), E. Kenny, S. Scally (0-1), M. Corcoran, Q. Cox((0-1). Subs: M. Banahan (0-1), L. Hoare, M. Kelly, K. Byrne, T. Nerney, A. Nerney J. Banahan. Minor Ladies: Result: St. Faithleach’s 7-13 Strokestown 9-9. Team J. Farrell. L. Hoare, M. Banahan, J. Brennan, A. Curley, C. Brennan, N. Scally, R. Banahan, J. Banahan, E .Irwin, S. Hoare, L. Cox, K. Byrne. U12 Boys: St. Faithleach’s 7-4 Clann na Gael 12-11. Team: K. Mc Donagh Donlon, F. Dunne, E. Kelly, J. O’Connor, D. Cullen, C. Gannon, J. Murray, R. Byrne, M. O’Brien, F. Reynolds, L. Kilcoyne. Subs: S. Ryan, E. Murray. Hard Luck: Hard luck to the Roscommon U15 development team and club rep Michael O’Donnell (capt.) who narrowly lost out in the semifinal in last Saturday’s All- Ireland Blitz. Paddy Bolger Tournament: Is rescheduled for Saturday 19th September. Mother’s & Others: Are holding a clothing collection on Sat 29th August on club grounds, please contact Ursula Kilcoyne for information. Cards: Every Tuesday night at 8:30 in the clubhouse. Winners: Tom/Josie, Runners up: Bill/Kevin, Last game Padraig /Tom. Lotto: Jackpot stands at €12,000. The numbers drawn were 5, 9, 12 and 24.The five €20 winners were Paul Hunt, Frances Best, Thelma Clancy, Siobhan & Aisling Ormsby and Louis Carroll. The next draw will take place on Tuesday 2th August.
National Heritage Week list of events
Saturday 29th August Ballymahon Heritage Day – including an air display, parade with High Nelly bicycles & marching bands, vintage costume, teddy-bears picnic, traditional craft & farmers market, busking competition, and a reenactment of Pearse’s oration at the graveside of Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, 100 years ago. @Ballymahon town. From 11am. Cost: Free Contact: 087 02333998 / pdennehy555@gmail.com / www.ballymahontown.com
A Viking Warship Sails Again – a visual talk on The Sea Stallion from Glendalough & its journey from Denmark, with Brendan Fagan @ Granard Library, 12pm sharp. Cost: Free Contact: 0871264678 / faganbrendan@yahoo.ie
Vintage Vehicle Display – Longford’s transport heritage @ St Mels Cathedral Longford, 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free Contact: 087 1167630 / info@longfordvintageclub.com
Introducing John Dungan, a Man of Wealth & Taste – with Brendan Fagan @ Granard Library, 3pm sharp. Cost: Free Contact: 0871264678 / faganbrendan@yahoo.ie Sunday 30th August Colmcille Ploughing & Heritage Field Day @ Blakely’s Farm, Aughnacliffe, from 12pm. Cost: Contact organisers for info. Contact: philomena. mulligan@yahoo.ie / 086 8188550
Corlea Open Afternoon – with craft displays, traditional market and more… @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 2 – 5pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386.
A Visit to the County Apiary Details as per the 23rd August.
St. Mary’s to St. John’s & Beyond – exploring Edgeworthstown’s literary and historical connections. @ St. Mary’s Church, Edgeworthstown, at 3.30pm sharp. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 6671801 / edgeworthsociety@ eircom.net / www.edgeworthstown.net/events/heritage
Longford
Win a six night Manor House Hotels touring holiday Visit www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/manor-house-hotels-competition
National Heritage Week 2015 and Manor House Hotels Heritage Competition
Seo sonrú do na eachtraí ulig atá ar fáil i gContae Longfoirt i rith Seachtain na hOidhreachta 2015. Tá níos mó eolas ar fáil ag www.longfordlibrary.ie/HeritageWeek2015.html nó www.heritageweek.ie/ heritage@longfordcoco.ie / (043) 3340731 This is a summary of the events taking place in Co. Longford as part of National Heritage Week. To view more details of the individual events visit www.longfordlibrary.ie/HeritageWeek2015.html or www.heritageweek.ie / heritage@longfordcoco.ie / (043) 3340731
Other events, 24th – 29th August: Journey Through Time with our Native Irish Cobs – Photographic Exhibition @ Longford Branch Library, during library opening hours. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3341124 / heritage@ longfordcoco.ie
Longford Men at Gallipoli – an exhibition on one of the bloodiest chapters of World War 1 @ Ballymahon Community Library, during library opening hours. Cost: Free. Contact: 090 6432546
Art Exhibition at Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre – to be launched on Sunday 23rd August. @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, duirng opening hours. Contact: 043 3322386.
More Events Added
National Heritage Week 2015 Photography Competition www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/nationalheritage-week-photography-competition-2
Snap, Send & WIN
Saturday 22nd August Free Tours of Iron Age Trackway @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 10am – 5pm. Cost: Free, Contact: 043 3322386/ corlea@opw.ie. Booking required.
Blind Walk – Sensory Nature Activity for Children. @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 11.30am – 12.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386/. Booking required.
Secret Smells – Sensory Nature Activity for Children @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 1.30 – 2.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
Journey Through Time with our Native Irish Cobs – Open afternoon at Devine Equestrian. @ Devine Equestrian, Lissanurlan (Castlebar Road), Longford. 2 – 5pm. Cost: Free. Contact: devineequestrian@gmail.com / 086 8237628
Bogarama! Nature Walk – an activity for children. @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 3 – 4pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
Corlea Orienteering Challenge @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 4.30 – 5.30pm. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
Sunday 23rd August Uncover the hidden archaeology of Abbeyshrule Abbey using modern technology. @ Abbeyshrule Abbey, 1 – 4pm Cost: Free Contact: (043) 3340731/ heritage@longfordcoco.ie.
Explore beekeeping with a visit to the County Apiary with Longford Beekeepers @ County Apiary, Cullyfad, 2 – 3pm Cost free. Contact: 086 8293880: Booking required – limited availability.
Sketching the Bog – an opportunity to flex the creative muscles @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 3 – 4pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
Monday 24th August Recycled Bird House Workshop – Childrens Activity @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 10.45 – 11.45am. Cost: Free, Contact: 043 3322386/ corlea@opw.ie. Booking required.
Junk Sculpture Workshop & Exhibition – Childrens Activity @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 12.45 – 2pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
Back to the Future! Roleplay activity with timetravelling archaeologists from the future. @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 3 – 4.30pm. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required
George Forbes : A Longford Admiral – a talk by Joseph Varley, of the Marine Institute @ St. Paul’s Church of Ireland, Newtownforbes. 7.30pm sharp. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3341124/ heritage@ longfordcoco.ie
Tuesday 25th August Tír na nÓg Fairy Workshop & Picnic (5-8 year olds) @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 11am – 1pm. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required
Treasured Memories Collage Workshop – Senior Citizens @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free. Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required
Uncover the hidden archaeology of Abbeylara Abbey using modern technology & information evening @ Abbeylara Abbey, 2-5pm; information evening @ Abbeylara Handball & Sports Complex, 7.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: (043) 3340731/ heritage@longfordcoco.ie.
The Old Mill – A Local Perspective: an evening of storytelling, music and celebration. @The Old Mill, Mill Road, Drumlish. From 7pm. Cost: Free. Contact: 086 8141023 / www.facebook.com/ DrumlishHeritageHistory
Wednesday 26th August Cú Chulainn Warrior Workshop (5-8 year olds) @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 11am – 12.30pm. Cost: Free, Contact: 043 3322386/ corlea@opw.ie. Booking required.
Family Fun Murals – A day in the life of the bog @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 2 – 3.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required.
John Henry Patterson: Soldier and Zionist – a talk on the Longford-born soldier & adventurer by Martin Ryan. @ Ballymahon Community Library, 8pm (sharp). Cost: Free. Contact 085 7480690 / teathbha@gmail.com
The Hidden History of the Crane – with Lorcan O’Toole of the Golden Eagle Trust @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 7.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386.
Thursday 27th August John McCormack & the 1902 Ballymahon Concerts – music and history with Luke Baxter. @ Ballymahon Community Library, 7.30pm. Contact 043 3341124/ heritage@longfordcoco.ie
Friday 28th August Prof. Barry Raftery Memorial Conference 2015 ‘Rediscovering Wetlands: A Community Approach’ @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 10am – 5pm. Cost: €10 Contact: 043 3322386. Booking required – light lunch provided.
Talk by Dr. Kieran O’ Conor on the Granard Motte and Bailey Castle @ Granard Library, 7.30pm Cost: Free Contact: 086 8232139 / rathmhuirerc@eircom.net
A talk on the industrial history and heritage of Ireland’s bogs – with David Fallon, Bórd na Móna. @ Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, 7.30pm. Cost: Free Contact: 043 3322386.