Lanesboro Ballyleague
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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.
Change of Plans
As previously notified the Annual Horse Fair will NOT now take place on Saturday 18th March. It will now take place on Saturday 1st April at the new venue of Gill’s Field.
There can be none more scenic a venue than this field with views onto the bay area and in full view of Lough Ree.
It is now time to make your return plans to Lanesboro for that day as I am sure you will already have visited for the St. Patrick’s Day and the relaunch of the Heritage Barge by the scouts on Sunday 18th March at 2pm.
Relaunch of Heritage Barge
Our local scouts, 12th Roscommon Scout Troop, have a tremendous occasion coming up on Saturday 18th March when after three years of laborious work they will relaunch their Heritage Barge:113B-Fox.
After many years of working the Barrow line on the Grand Canal carrying mixed cargo and in later times it was used a maintenance boat on the Shannon until it was decommissioned a number of years ago, the owners Waterways Ireland rightly felt the barge had rightly done its duty. That was until the eagled eyed local scouts identified it as a barge that would be eminently use for their use. Following negotiations, the 12th Roscommon Scouts under licence agreement from Waterways Ireland the boat became the property of our local scouts. The barge having been idle for a number of years needed both restoration and adaption for the use for our scouts. Three long years of hard and dedicated work by a dedicated team of Scout Leaders at Hanley’s Marina has seen the barge fully restored and refurbished. The Heritage Barge 113B-Fox now sits proudly in the marina ready for its relaunch on Saturday 18th March at 2pm.
The 12th Roscommon scouts based in Lanesboro and Ballyleague was formed in 2004 and it now has over 100 active youth members and over 40 adult leaders. The 12th Roscommon scouts is a hugely successful group in our community and they must be commended for their unstinting dedication to the promotion and development of our youth.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Entries
Entry forms for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade are available in O’Brien’s, from Teresa Costello or Freda Connaughton and they can be returned to any of the above mentioned with the required entry fee. It is hoped that this year’s parade will be bigger and better than any that has gone before it.
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.
Your local Library
Knitting & Crochet Group continues on Monday 13th March 2-4pm. All Welcome!
Lasraí Writers Group
‘Poetry and Music Hour’ will continue at Lanesboro Library on Monday 13th March 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 5th week of Social Media Course takes place on Monday 13th March 6-7pm. For more information contact Stella on 0433321291 or email lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
ESOL Class continues on Tuesday evening 14th March 7-10pm
Leader RDP Community Outreach programme
Longford Community Resources Clg will be in Local Libraries for LEADER RDP information/consultation sessions commencing in March. 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 24th 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.
Easter Art and Craft Camp
Easter Art and Craft camp for kids Tues 11th Apr – Thurs 13th Apr, 10am – 2pm in St. Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro. €50 per child. To book a place contact Denise at 086 8930990 or email artandcraftcamp2017@gmail.com
Irish Dancing Champion
In the past few weeks a group of young dancers from the Shannon Academy of Irish Dance based in Roscommon travelled to Orlando, Florida to take part in the North America Championship of Irish Dancing. Part of the travelling group were two young sisters from Lanesboro namely Rachael and Grace Donlon, daughters of Edward Donlon and Michelle Neilan, Church View.
Traveling to Orlando alone for young people is the trip of a lifetime with all the theme parks and visitor attractions in that area. It creates a great excitement to be travelling to such a magical place.
First and foremost, the dancing was the primary reason and it was great to learn that Grace was crowned North American Champion and Rachael was place in fourth place in her category. This was a wonderful achievement for the two girls as the competition was massive as you can imagine. There was great jubilation amongst us all at the girl’s achievements and like their parents we are rightly proud of them.
50/50
On Monday night 26th February, the 50/50 draw took place in the Per Inn, Lisnacusha. The Rathcline 50/50 draw winner was Eugene Hester, Knock. Eugene was continuing they lucky family streak with Rathcline GAA draws as his wife Celine won the Christmas draw and was also a previous winner of the 50/50. Eugene was the winner of €381.
The club thanks every one of you for your continued support and your support means that we have a healthy winning amount every week. If you have not yet taken part in the draw we would encourage you to do so and help boost the winning prizemoney and support the Rathcline club and who knows it may be you next week.
Blue weekly tickets €2 each are on sale in all local businesses and yearly pink tickets are also available costing €100.
Monster Meeting on Wednesday
The Lough Ree Monster group will have its meeting on this Wednesday 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.
Anthony Healy Memorial 25 Card Drive.
The organising committee would like to thank anyone who helped in any way towards raising funds for mayo Roscommon hospice. All those who helped with the bag pack, sponsorship of raffle prizes, bought tickets, sold tickets, played the card game. To the darts and pool teams of Rosie’s and Clarke’s. So many people that it is impossible to thank you all individually. Your support is greatly appreciated for this very worthwhile cause. The winner of the card drive was Johnny Hanley for the second year in a row. Well done Johnny. A presentation of the cheque for all money raised will be made to Mayo Roscommon hospice on Wednesday 12th April in Clarke’s bar at the traditional Irish music session. This is a fitting tribute to our good friend Anthony
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.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Wednesday 1st March are: N/S 1st Katharine Harrison and Philomena Walsh, 2nd Gemma Douglas and Elish Gray, 3rd Una Clarke and Eileen Kelly. E/W 1st Maura Hanly and Mairéad Gill, 2nd Frank and Frances Brennan, 3rd Mona O’Flaherty and Bernadette Gillen.
Rathcline GAA
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.
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.
We would encourage everyone in the parish to become a member of the Rathcline club. Your membership will be acknowledged as a huge boost to the club and it will also entitle you to be part of what we hope will be a strong and vibrant club in the coming months ahead.
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
50/50
On Monday night 26th February, the 50/50 draw took place in the Per Inn, Lisnacusha. The Rathcline 50/50 draw winner was Eugene Hester, Knock. Eugene was continuing they lucky family streak with Rathcline GAA draws as his wife Celine won the Christmas draw and was also a previous winner of the 50/50. Eugene was the winner of €381.
The club thanks every one of you for your continued support and your support means that we have a healthy winning amount every week. If you have not yet taken part in the draw we would encourage you to do so and help boost the winning prizemoney and support the Rathcline club and who knows it may be you next week.
Blue weekly tickets €2 each are on sale in all local businesses and yearly pink tickets are also available costing €100.
ALL FOOTBALLERS
The club has entered two competitions and it will also take part in the junior championship later in the season. We are asking every player past and present to contact Kevin Hanley or any of his team management or Chairman Liam or Secretary Cathal on his intention to turnout and create a wonderful spirit in the club. There are a lot of players that in recent time that have retired or have pulled away for one reason or the other and we would love to welcome them back for a bit of fun on the playing field.
Punchestown: The trip to Punchestown is a great day out for Longford Football. This year we hope that we can gain support from all local racing aficionados and those interested in a great social day out to the Annual Punchestown Festival on Wednesday 26th April 2017 in support of Longford GAA. Rathcline will be entering its usual table and we are looking for support and we hope that we can fill 2 tables -20 people. Anyone interested should contact Liam Connerton, Albert Cooney, Gerard Farrell or Cathal Chapman.
Congratulations to Shane Kenny, Kevin Sorohan and their Longford U21 team mates and management on a fabulous victory over Kildare in the Leinster Championship on Wednesday last in Newbridge. It was also great to see so many Rathcline people in the attendance. The U21’s will now take on Dublin in the Leinster semi-final on Wednesday 22nd March in the St. Loman’s club grounds Mullingar. We wish Shane Kenny a speedy recovery from the injury sustained during the game.
Many thanks to Joe Rooney who sponsored two footballs for the senior team. The club is deeply appreciates any sponsorship forthcoming in getting our teams off the ground this year. If you can help please do.
Pitch Closed: The adverse weather conditions has forced the senior club to close the Prunty pitch until further notice. We ask all teams in the parish to respect the prohibition and give our main playing pitch a chance to recover after the torrential rain over the last weeks. We apologise for any inconvenience
Coaches Workshop
The Minor club will host a Workshop for Coaches in Clonbonny this Wednesday evening at 8pm. If you are interested in coaching or being involved in team management you are asked to come along to this workshop.
Registration Night
The Minor club will host a registration evening in Clonbonny on Friday next 10th March from 7pm to 8pm.
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
St. Faithleach’s GAA
O’Gara Cup: Round two of the O’Gara Cup takes place on Sunday 12th as St. Faithleach’s face Creggs at 2pm.
16 Boys League D3: The U16’s play St. Aidan’s in Ballyforan on Sunday 12th at 11am.
U16 Girls Championship D3: The girls play Eire Og on Sunday 12th in Ballyleague at 4pm.
Postponed Games: Due to weather conditions and unplayable pitches in various locations the U14 Boys match, U16 Girls Championship match, Junior ladies league game and the Minor Boys League games were all cancelled. Games will all be rescheduled with time and dates to be confirmed.
Medal Presentations: The U12 and U14 teams will have their presentation night on Sunday 12th at 6pm in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend.
Table Quiz: Friday 24th in the clubhouse at 9pm, €40 per table. All members, supporters and community welcome to attend.
Congratulations: To our Club Reps on the RosGAA Underage Panels who received their Medals at the Presentation Function on Saturday night last.
Longford Community Resources
Longford Community Resources will be in in the following local Libraries for LEADER RDP COMMUNITY OUTREACH information Meetings. The WEEK beginning the 13th March If you have an idea for a project and would like to talk to a Leader Development Worker about applying for LEADER funding call in on any of the dates and times noted. Further information please call 043-3345555
Longford Library Monday 13th March 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Drumlish Library Monday 13th March 10.30am 12.30pm, Granard Library Tuesday 14th March 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Ballymahon Library Wednesday 15th March 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Edgworthstown Library Thursday 16th March 2.30pm- 4.30pm