Lanesboro Ballyleague
St. Patrick’s Day Launch
The launch of St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2017 will take place in Rosie’s at the Lifebelt on Friday night next 3rd March. The committee would like to invited everyone in our community to come along. All stewards are also invited make it to the launch. The launch will commence at 8.30pm.
Social Services Whist Drive
Friday night next 3rd March is the first Friday of the month and that can only mean one thing to all card players and supporters of Lanesboro Social Services. The regular monthly Whist Drive will take place in St. Mary’s Parish Hall at 8.30pm and we expect that a big number will come along and enjoy an evening of card playing. Your support will be greatly appreciated and you will be helping those in need of support in our parish.
www.loughree.ie Website
Lough Ree Community Resources are currently updating their website www.loughree.ie. If any business requires their details to be amended or any new businesses who wishes to be included on the site, please e-mail Lough Ree Community Resources at loughreeresources@gmail.com with the relevant information. Local upcoming events are also listed, if you have an event you would like to included please let us know.
St. Patrick’s Weekend in Lanesboro Ballyleague
There will be no place better to be on St. Patrick’s Weekend than in Lanesboro and Ballyleague and we would urge everyone to make it their destination for the weekend.
On St. Patrick’s Day, we do have one of the best parades in the midlands and even further afield. It is a wonderful community event where everyone partakes in the celebration. By all accounts this year promises to be bigger and better than anyone that preceded it.
This year the Lanesboro Horse Fair will take place on Saturday 18th March and at a new venue. The Fair will take place in Gill’s field, also known as Lancashire, and it is a spectacular location overlooking the harbor and bay area of the Shannon. The effect of having it in this location is that the it is a much bigger field and a much better viewing area for those looking at horses and also for those buying and selling. It is a most scenic location and to have it filled with horses will, I am sure, make it a fabulous sight.
On Saturday 18th Ballyboro Scouts will also be launching their newly converted barge. In coming weeks, you will learn of its history and work done suffice to say that this was a huge undertaking for the scouts and they are rightly proud of their achievement. It is another occasion that should not be missed and to say well done to those that have put in so much work over the past few years in preparation for this great day.
All those occasions are reasons to be in Lanesboro/Ballyleague over St. Patrick’s weekend.
Yoga for Beginners
Have you ever considered Yoga? It is a very popular form of exercise and a system for the development of the body, mind and spirit. Yoga for beginners will commence on Tuesday 28th February and continue every Tuesday for 6 weeks. There will also be a beginner’s class beginning on Thursday 2nd March at 7.30pm also for 6 weeks. Both classes will take place in Lanesboro Parish Hall.
If you would like further information or book your place you are asked to contact Lesley on 087-6507871.
The Quirky Quiz
What is the Quirky Quiz I hear you ask? It is a quiz that is so fun laden that you will have the night of your lifetime. It is a quiz that will have many varieties of questions and there, undoubtedly, will be a great number of quirky questions local, national, international and some out of this world. It is a night for everyone to take part in and it is a wonderful unique community night.
The Quirky Quiz was initially to be a single night similar to a table quiz but have created an exceptional and unique night where the Quirky Quiz will be taking place simultaneously in the four pubs in Lanesboro and Ballyleague, The Yacht Bar, Clarke’s Bar, Adie’s, and Rosie’s at the Lifebelt – there is a chance that a fifth venue will be added.
There will be one quiz master and it will be relayed in all locations. There will be prizes for the winners in each venue and an overall winning team and winning venue.
You select your team, your pub and we are up and running. There has never been anything like it and because of its uniqueness you will be part of a historic night in Lanesboro and Ballyleague and it will be a great opportunity to be part of history.
The questions will indeed be quirky and there will most definitely be a wonderful atmosphere and a great deal of craic on the night.
The date for the Quirky Quiz is set for Friday 21st April.
Pike Angling AGM
Lanesboro Pike Angling Club will hold its AGM on Wednesday 8th March at 8.30pm. The meeting will take place in the meeting room above Adie’s bar and everyone is welcome.
Book your St. Patrick’s Float
Are you taking part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade? This year’s the committee is now up and running and they are preparing for another great day in Lanesboro and Ballyleague on St. Patrick’s Day 17th March. They would like to see a huge number of clubs, associations, businesses and individuals taking part this year. It is hoped that this year will be the biggest and best yet. There are a good number already expressing their interest which is great. We hope a lot more with a great sense of adventure will add their names and plans to this year’s festival.
Contact Teresa Costello or Freda Connaughton or in O’Brien’s where you can collect and leave your application form
50/50
On Monday night 19th February, the 50/50 draw took place in Clarke’s Bar. The Rathcline 50/50 draw winner was Louis Mullooly, Lehery. Louis was the winner of the biggest pool so far in 2017 it amounted to €450.
The club thanks every one of you for your growing support. Blue weekly tickets are on sale in all local businesses and yearly pink tickets are also available costing €100.
Rathcline Ladies GAA
Over the past 10 weeks the club has sold tickets the first goal scorer in the Premiership to raise some badly needed funds for the club. This past weekend seen this fundraiser come to an end and the club would like to thank most sincerely everyone that bought the €2 tickets over the 10 weeks.
The first club game of the season will take place in Clonbonny on Sunday next where the ladies will take on Ballymahon/Forgney. We hope for a good start to the year with a victory and we would encourage everyone to come along and support our Ladies for their first game. The throw in will be at 11.30am
Monster Meeting Wednesday week
The Lough Ree Monster group will have its meeting on Wednesday next 8th March at 9pm in the Yacht Bar. You are invited to join this growing band who are putting together a wonderful event for the local communities in July/August.
Play your part and be part of this great occasion.
Ronan Mc Cormack Charity Challenge
5 days and counting down towards the 5th Ronan Mc Cormack Charity Challenge 2017.
if you’re a walker/jogger/runner, a cyclist, beginner or experienced, maybe you throw darts….
If you do any or all of the above, then there is a challenge there for you and this challenge is for you.
If you want to guarantee your technical t-shirt (for the walkers/joggers/runners) and your specially commissioned water bottle (for the cyclists) …. get registering now!!!!
Follow the link to get registered http://www.active.com/…/the-ronan-mccormack-charity-challenge…
Special Discount for registering for both events together
Perhaps, you might be a business looking to invest in some advertising, this event is certainly for you.
This is a wonderful opportunity to show off your company. Contact me for further information on our EXPO ’17.
This charity challenge is to remember the beautiful Ronan. To remind us of the love and laughter, amusement and devilment that he brought to our world for the short while he was with us. At the same time, it is also raising much needed funding for our 4 charities, Pieta House West, Burrenview Child Development Centre, Roscommon Special Olympics and the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Feel free to forward to anyone that you think may be interested.
Looking forward to hearing from you or maybe seeing you at the start line. All enquiries welcome at 086 1721181/ronanschallenge@eircom.net Facebook: THE RONAN MC CORMACK CHARITY CHALLENGE 2017.
Train in the use of a Defibrillator
Have you signed up for the new Defibrillator course that is about to take place very soon? In this day and age knowledge in the use of the Defibrillator is essential. As you can see throughout the area there are public access defibrillators (PAD) and it is very important that you are adept in the use of this vital lifesaving equipment.
Each club and organisation in this and surrounding parishes should have a number of people trained in this course.
There are people with the course completed and they need to do a refresher course as is included in the rules.
Please give your name and contact details in to Martina O’Brien at the Corner Shop or phone Martina at 3321107 or 086-3538934.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge
N/S: Gross: 1st Joan Donnellan and John Kiernan, 2nd Joan Donlon and Fergal Mc Guinness, 3rd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon. Nett: 1st Joan Donnellan and John Kiernan, 2nd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon, 3rd Joan Donlon and Fergal Mc Guinness.
E/W: Gross: Bernadette Gillen and Nancy Dolan, 2nd tie Carol Hamill and Ann Hagan, & Mike Flynn and Mai Casey, 4th Noreen Dunne and Philomena Walsh. Nett; 1st Bernadette Gillen and Nancy Dolan, 2nd Noreen Dunne and Philomena Walsh, 3rd Mike Flynn and Mai Casey.
Library Weekly News
Knitting & Crochet Group continues on Monday 27th February 2-4pm. All Welcome!
Lasraí Writers Group
‘Poetry and Music Hour’ will continue at Lanesboro Library on Monday 27th February from 4.30 to 5.30pm. Come along and share a favourite poem. The group is looking forward to seeing you there and meeting new people interested in poetry and music and song.
Internet/Social Media Course
The 3rd week of Social Media Course takes place on Monday 27th February 6-7pm. For more information contact Stella on 0433321291 or email lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
ESOL Class continues on Tuesday evening 28th February 7-10pm
Leader RDP Community Outreach programme
Longford Community Resources Clg will be in Local Libraries for LEADER RDP information/consultation sessions commencing from the week beginning Monday 27th February in your local Library. If you have an idea for a project and would like to talk to a Leader Development Worker about applying for LEADER funding call into Lanesboro library on the date and time noted. Further information please call 043-3345555.
Lanesboro Library Friday 3rd March 2.30pm- 4.30pm
Foreign Currency Appeal Reminder
We are still collecting unwanted foreign currency and old coins/notes in aid of ISPCC. The smallest donation can make a huge difference. Used stamps also being collected at the library for ISPCC. Thank you.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the Pairs competition played over two weeks 8th and 15th February are: N/S 1st Bernadette Gillen and Mona O’Flaherty, 2nd Katharine Harrison and Philomena Walsh, 3rd Gemma Douglas and Elish Gray. E/W 1st Una Lawlor and Brid Mc Dermott, 2nd Eileen Kelly and Una Clarke, 3rd Patricia Mc Gann and Mary Jameson. 1st Session winners Bernadette Clancy and Mary Mc Gushin and the 2nd Session winners were Mae Casey and Noreen Dunne.
The results of the competition held on Wednesday last 22nd February are: N/S 1st Elish Gray and Gemma Douglas, 2nd Loretta Cooney and Freda Kenny and 3rd Mona O’Flaherty and Bernadette Gillen. E/W 1st Katharine Harrison and Philomena Walsh, 2nd Frank and Frances Brennan, 3rd was a tie between Mike Flynn and Brendan Dowling & Una Lawlor and Brid Mc Dermott.
World Fishermen Return
After the success of last October’s World fishing championships on Lough Ree. the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon county council Tony Ward and Inland Fisheries Minister Denis Naughten welcomed news this week that some of the top International predator anglers are returning to Roscommon this June for a second major event.
Minister Naughten and Councillor Ward were on hand in Lanesborough for the announcement that 10,000 Euro in prize money is being offered to attract the leading fishermen of the world back to the slipway in Ballyleague marina on June 24th and June 25th next.
“This competition will be restricted to just 80 boats” Michael Galvin of the Camlin and District Angling club announced. The Camlin club is running the competition for the Lough Ree Angling Hub which is once again promoting local tourism accommodation and facilities in front of an International audience.
“Thanks to Roscommon county council, we have already started to promote this competition in France and Dublin at major angling shows ” Alan Farrell of the Lough Ree Angling hub confirmed, “next month we hope to spread the word to one of the largest angling shows in Europe to be held in Rotterdam and we will work hard to bring the world’s top anglers to the county.”
To register or get more information on the International competition email: loughreeanglinghub@gmail.com or telephone Debbie at the anglinghub office in Ballyleague at 04333 21734.
Rathcline GAA
50/50
On Monday night 19th February, the 50/50 draw took place in Clarke’s Bar. The Rathcline 50/50 draw winner was Louis Mullooly, Lehery. Louis was the winner of the biggest pool so far in 2017 it amounted to €450.
The club thanks every one of you for your growing support. Blue weekly tickets are on sale in all local businesses and yearly pink tickets are also available costing €100.
Gaeltacht Grant Scheme
Just a reminder that applications are now open for the 2017 Longford GAA Gaeltacht grant scheme. See below for full details.
Click on the link below to complete and return the 2017 application form.
http://longfordgaa.ie/gaeltacht-application-form/
Applicants must be 13 years or older on 1st Jan 2017. The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th March 2017. Completed forms are to be returned by email to irishculturalofficer.longford@gaa.ie or can be faxed to (043) 33 45219 or dropped into office at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.
If anyone knows any young potential applicants, can you please pass on this information.
Garda Vetting
An action from the last Executive meeting was to ensure all personnel involved with the Rathcline Senior and Shannon Gaels will need to be E-Vetted per the up to date GAA guidelines.
My understanding is that everyone involved with Minor Club has completed this task. There may be still a few members in the Senior administration who have yet to complete this task (including myself!).
The following link will redirect you to the criteria around vetting and also the appropriate link to complete the E-Vetting task. The criteria in the link below outlines a three-step application process.
Any supporting information (identifications etc.) should be sent to Brid O’ Reilly at the following email address: brid.oreilly75@gmail.com
http://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/child-welfare-and-protection/vetting
Good Luck
We would like to wish Shane Kenny and Kevin Sorohan and the Longford U21 team and management the very best of luck in the 1st round of the Leinster U21 championship when they take on Kildare in Hawkfield, Newbridge.
Membership
Membership of the club is now open and we would earnestly ask everyone to become a member of the club. The membership is €20 for general members and €50 for playing membership. Peter Skelly and Denis Crinigan are the registrars and they will accept and receipt your membership.
Brendan Rhatigan is the registrar for the players and all players are asked to meet with Brendan as soon as possible.
Defibrillator Training
It is essential that we have people competent in the use of the defibrillator at the club grounds at all times during games and training. We would encourage parents and supporters to register for the upcoming Defibrillator training course. As we all remember from a few seasons back the value of the defibrillator and someone with the knowledge of its use so it is important that we have people available in Clonbonny for all our games fully up to speed with its use. You completing in the training can be a matter of life and death hence the need to ask you to sign up. Register your name with Joe or Martina O’Brien
Shannon Gaels
The Strength and Conditioning under the guidance of Joey Horgan is proving to be a great success with big numbers attending. The minors and U16s will return to training under Joey on Friday night next. The U14 indoor training in the Hall on Friday nights is also attracting great numbers. Thanks to all parents and young people for their efforts.
Parents are asked to take heed and act upon the Gaeltacht notification included in the notes above if they interested in receiving Gaeltacht grant.
Disability Information Event
The Disability Services with Longford County Childcare Committee are hosting a Disability Information Event in the Longford Arms on tonight Wednesday 1st March from 6-8pm.
Victor Connell we be the guest speaker on the night.
The disability Service have services such as Jack and Jill, Inclusion Ireland, Citizens Information and Social Inclusion, to name a few, providing information to the public.
The event will highlight Disability Information showcasing some services and supports for people with Disabilities
The event will be hosted by Longford County Childcare Committee and they would like to invite you to come along.
Bocce
Would you like to try Bocce? There is a Bocce court located in the Mall Complex. A group meet up every Monday morning at 11a.m. If you wish to join, just turn up. Alternatively, if this time does not suit and you wish to try out Bocce, please contact Longford Sports Partnership and we will provide you with the Bocce balls.
Parkrun
Parkrun is up and running in Longford. Join this free 5k run in the mall on a Saturday morning. Alternatively, if you wish to help out as a volunteer, feel free. Visit www.parkrun.ie or www.facebook.com/longfordparkrun
Lough Ree AC
Another large crowd was the order of the day at the Connaught Indoor Championship in the Athlone Arena at the weekend. After having the underage events on Saturday, we had fewer than 14 to senior on Sunday. Let us start by congratulating Longford AC on their successes, unfortunately we were not in the same bracket, however those that did travel did us proud.
With all the activities that are going on it was great to see our boys under 12 and 13 competing and introducing themselves to events for the first time. For some unknown reason under 12 and 13 girls are thin on the ground and it is difficult to get a relay team together in this age group and in the past, it was our girls who provided most of the glory.
Both Caoilinn Flood and Orla Cox had their first attempt at hurdles, one of the more technical events and enjoyed the experience. Nikita Attis who is a middle-distance runner competed in the Long Jump for the first time and hopefully will improve now that he knows what is required; he also had a great run in the 800m despite not feeling well on Sunday. When the weather settles a bit, we hope to see more action.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Junior League D5: The first round of the season took place on Sunday with a comprehensive win for the home side. Result: St. Faithleach’s 2-9 St. Barry’s 0-5. Team: S. O’Connor, K. Nerney (0-1), D. Nerney, J. Irwin, M. Gill, B. Scally, M F. O’Grady, D. Murray(1-0), D. McCormack, A. Kenny(0-1) D. Foley(0-3), C. Mangan(0-1), S. Phillips(1-2), C. Smith(0-1), H. Kenny.
Subs: M. Tarmey, J. Sweeney, E. Tynan, S. Sweeney, W. Donohoe.
Junior Ladies League: Round two of the league takes place on Sunday 5th in Ballyleague against Boyle at 12 noon.
U16 Girls Championship D3: The girls start their championship this weekend against Strokestown time to be confirmed.
U16 Boys League D3: Game due to be played on Sunday (26th) was cancelled due to weather conditions.
U14 Boys League D3: First game of the league takes place in Tulsk against Tulsk Lord Edwards on Saturday 4th at 3:30pm.
Congratulations: To the Roscommon Ladies team and our club reps Amanda McLoone(Cpt), Ellen Hegerty and Carol Manning on their win over Down in the Lidl National League on Saturday last. Result: Roscommon 3-8 Down 0-6. Next game against Leitrim.
Best of luck to the Roscommon team, management and our club reps in next Sundays Allianz League round four game against Kerry in Dr. Hyde Park.
Lotto: Numbers drawn 5,10,15,28. No jackpot winner. €20 winners; John B Hanly, Gerry Byrne, Aidan Tully, Ann Mulhern, Greg Cassidy. Next draw takes place on Tue 7th March. Team in charge Monica Connaughton, Mary Hussey and Qona Cox. Jackpot stands at €12,000. Envelopes are available in all local retailers at €2.