Correction
Last week in my notes I posted pictures received from Sean Connaughton of the building of the new bridge. In my commentary I stated that Sean was part of the design/engineering team. This was not a fact. I misunderstood the conversation we had. Sean had worked for the consulting engineers in the 70’s and was not part of the consulting team for the replacement bridge. My apologies for the misrepresentation.
Good Luck Saoirse
We would like to wish Saoirse Feeney, daughter of Kieran and Ciara Feeney, Tullyvrane the very best of luck as she represents Lanesboro and Longford in the All-Ireland Community Games Finals in Limerick next weekend. Saoirse is a member of the Lough Ree Athletic Club.
Church Gate Collection
By now we all understand the vital service the Defibrillator group play in the community. To ensure that the defibrillators are fully equipped with batteries the group will hold their annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday and Sunday next 17th and 18th August at St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro.
The following weekend the Defibrillator group will move to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague for their annual collection.
Everyone is asked to be as generous as possible for the equipping of one of the most vital units that you see located throughout our community.
A new training and upskilling course will be commencing in the near future and if you are interested in being trained in the use of the defibrillator then you should give your name to Martina O’Brien by calling into the shop, phoning 0863858934.
Off to Athenry
The Lough Ree Golfing Society will make their annual visit to the very popular Athenry Golf Club this coming Friday 16th August. The tee is booked from 11am and it is hoped that a big number of local golfers and their friends will travel for another great day with the Society. All year the weather has treated the Society well and we hope that Friday will be no different.
Championship time
St. Faithleach’s seniors will commence their senior championship campaign on Saturday evening next when they travel to Mulhern Park, Fuerty for their meeting with Michael Glavey’s. The game has a throw in time of 5.30pm. It would be great to see a big local crowd turning out to cheer on the team.
Kayak Camp
A 3-day Kayaking camp will take place in Lanesboro/Ballyleague commencing on Monday next 19th August. The age group is from 10 to 17 and the cost is just €45 per person. All gear except wetsuit will be provided – tracksuit and top will do. To book your place contact 0872977769 for further details
Good Luck Kevin
Local young Ballyleague man Kevin Mc Donnagh continues to make great progress with Longford Rugby club. Kevin U17, is currently with the Shane Horgan U18 squad and they will play in a round robin rugby festival in Donnybrook this Wednesday. The best of luck Kevin.
Weekly Card Game
This week’s winners of the weekly 25-card drive in the Parish Hall, Sunday night last 11th August
Three couples shared 1st prize; Noel Maguire & Mick Maguire, Noel McDermott & Noreen Gibbons and Peter & Mary Gregg.
The last game winners were Pat & Bridie
Watch Man Utd play
Manchester United will play Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premiership at Old Trafford on Saturday 9th November. There is a one night all in package deal available ex Roscommon for €259. If you would like further information call 086-8417264.
Bord na Mona/ESB Update
The EPA have given Lough Ree Power permission to recommence the production of electricity subject to a number of conditions. There is also a lead in time of 28 days and if any objections are received within that time then I believe there will be an oral hearing, hence delaying the recommencement until a decision is made on the objection.
All going well there will be smoke once again rising from the chimney in the very near future and Bord na Mona can recommence moving peat back into the station and some semblance of normality will return for the workers and indeed the entire area.
Royal Canal Cycle
This is the last chance to register for the Royal Canal fundraising cycle, ‘Saddle Up for Rathcline’ taking place on Saturday next 17th August. This is a sponsored cycle along the Royal Canal all along the recently renovated route from Maynooth to Lanesboro. The route distance is approximately 120km which you can cycle or for the novice cyclist or club supporter you can take the option on one of the 15km. Bicycles will be provided and for those taking part in the 15km cycle. The cost /sponsorship is €50 per person and it is hoped to have teams of 4.
The cycle will finish in the club grounds in Clonbonny with the official switching on of the new scoreboard.
There will be a social evening at the club grounds with a barbeque commencing at 8pm. This event is open to the entire community and supporters
Annual Pilgrimage[JO1]
The annual one-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 25th August with the bus leaving the grounds of Ballyleague Hall at 7am. All enquiries should be made to Mary 043-3321969
Sliabh Bán Book
The hugely popular history on Sliabh Bán is back on sale and as we are going into holiday season it would make a wonderful read over the summer or even as a present for all those returning during holiday time. The book is available for sale in O’Brien’s costing €20.
Ballyboro Registration
Registration of players for the new season will take place on
this Friday evening 16th from 6pm to 8pm at Lanesboro Community College. New
players are especially welcome. The club caters for boys and girls aged from
under 6 to under 16 in the Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Ballagh, Newtowncashel, Tarmonbarry,
Scramogue and Killashee areas. Brilliant new facilities for all players to
enjoy will be available from September. On Friday evening there will be a
special preview of the new club Astro pitch which is near completion.
Well done to Jack Casey and Christian Donlon who
starred on the Longford under 12 League team who finished a highly creditable
third out of sixteen teams in the prestigious Galway Cup last week. Jack was
soundness personified at the heart of the Longford defence, while Christian was
the team’s top scorer with 9 goals to his credit.
Both the under 10 and under 11 teams will be
taking part in a Tournament in Mullingar on Saturday next.
The club has a vacancy for a Caretaker at the
new club grounds. Candidates who are eligible for the TUS scheme should get in
touch with any club officer.
Ballyboro will open our new astro pitch in September at Lanesborough Community College.
The AGM will take place on Friday week 23rd at 7.30pm at
Lanesboro Parish Hall.
DVDs of the hugely successful OSKAR night will
be available shortly.
Ballyboro FC has reserved places in a FAI level 1 coaching course for parents and other adults on Saturday September 14th. If you would like to attend, please let us know.
For more information on any of the above e mail: ballyboroastropitchcommittee@gmail.com
Tidy Towns Lotto
The winning numbers drawn in the Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op on Tuesday morning last were 10, 19, 26 and 28. There was nobody with the winning numbers and the jackpot pool has now risen to €4,900. The winner of the €50 prize was Colm Farrell c/o Xlntee, and the three €20 winners were Mags c/o Mags, Yvonne Chalmers, Barnacor, and Mary Ghee, Longford.
50/50
The 50/50 draw took place on Monday 5th August and the lucky winners of this week’s draw was Cian Farrell. Well done Cian and thank you for your support of the 50/50. The club is striving to have the pool stand over €500 on a constant basis and this can only happen with your dedicated support. The club would like to thank you for your ongoing support.
There are four options when buying your tickets, (1) buy your €2 ticket, (2) 3 tickets for €5, (3) the green envelope where you pay €50 for a six-month term with one free draw and (4) the pink envelope where you pay €100 for a 12-month period with two free draws. Those tickets are available in any of the local shopsand pubs or from any member of the club executive.
Another excellent week in our Library
The week ahead in our library is full of activities and there is such a variety that everybody will find an event to attend. As the summer programme is drawing to a close you nor young people should not miss the opportunity of being part of a vibrant programme.
Poetry & Music Group
Poetry & Music group continues on Monday 26th August from 4.15 to 5.30pm.
All welcome to come along and join in with this very vibrant group!
Babble & Books Parent & Toddler Group
Babble & Books Parent & Toddler Group continues every Wednesday morning at 10.30am at the library.
Summer Stars Reading Programme
Summer Stars Children’s Reading Programme will run until August 31st!
Grab your reading card at the library and start your reading adventure.
Don’t forget to pick up some fun incentives along the way!
Weekly draw for a fabulous backpack containing some surprises for completed entries!
Children’s Summer Events
Board Game Battles – Every Friday afternoon 3pm – 4pm during July
& August, come along with your friends to the library and test each other’s
skills at our Board Game Battles!
Games include, Snakes & Ladders, Ludo,
Chess, Draughts, Connect 4, BattleShip, Dominos, Frustration & Operation!! We also have decks of cards available!
All ages welcome! – No booking required – children must be accompanied by
a parent.
Kids Summer Movie Club – On Saturday mornings during August, Lanesboro Library will be hosting a Kids Movie Club from 10am to 12noon. No booking necessary.
Come along, bring a blanket or cushion to sit on
and join in the fun! On Sat 17th August, we will be showing
Frozen and on Saturday 24th August, our last movie will be
‘Mary Poppins’ or ‘WALL-E’.
Also available are Dress Up Box, Lego &
Colouring Tables to keep your little ones happy!
Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Heritage Week
The theme for Heritage Week this year is ‘Past Times’. With this in mind, local historian John Casey has put together an immense amount of historical information, books and photographs and you are all welcome to come along to ‘A Celebration of Local History’ on Thursday 22nd August at 7pm to the library. There will be a slideshow, various readings and an array of books on local history. We will also have on display our exhibition on ‘Business in Lanesboro 1900-2015’. Light refreshments will be served.
Explore Longford Young Photographers’ Competition
Longford Tourism and Sports Partnership in conjunction with Longford Libraries are running a photography competition. Email a high-quality photo of a scene/ attraction/town/village in County Longford. The competition will run until 31st August. One photo entry per person. Send photo as an attachment to photocompetition@longfordcoco.ie with your name, age and details of where the photo was taken. Winning photo in each category (4-11) (12-18) will win a voucher to the value of €200 for a bike from Km Cycles. Please note photo entries may be used for promotional purposes. Full details of the competition are available in your local library.
Foreign Currency & Used Stamps
We are still collecting unwanted foreign currency and old coins/notes in aid of ISPCC. The smallest donation can make a huge difference.
We also collect used stamps in aid of ISPCC. Thank you.
Library membership is free for everyone and provides you with complimentary access to books and p.c.’s in the library as well as a range of digital services.
Check out our Online Services where you can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines and newspapers, learn a new language or do an online course. All you need is your library card and pin. Renew or request books on our website www.longfordlibrary.ie
Rathcline GAA – ‘Be with us Be a part of Us’.
Leader Cup
Our final game in the Specsavers Johnny Skelly Football League Division 1will take place in Colmcille on Sunday next at 1pm. Hopefully there will be a big travelling support to cheer on the lads to finishing the league on a high note.
50/50
The 50/50 draw took place on Monday 5th August and the lucky winners of this week’s draw was Cian Farrell. Well done Cian and thank you for your support of the 50/50. The club is striving to have the pool stand over €500 on a constant basis and this can only happen with your dedicated support. The club would like to thank you for your ongoing support.
There are four options when buying your tickets, (1) buy your €2 ticket, (2) 3 tickets for €5, (3) the green envelope where you pay €50 for a six-month term with one free draw and (4) the pink envelope where you pay €100 for a 12-month period with two free draws. Those tickets are available in any of the local shopsand pubs or from any member of the club executive.
Royal Canal Cycle
This is the last chance to register for the Royal Canal fundraising cycle, ‘Saddle Up for Rathcline’ taking place on Saturday next 17th August. This is a sponsored cycle along the Royal Canal all along the recently renovated route from Maynooth to Lanesboro. The route distance is approximately 120km which you can cycle or for the novice cyclist or club supporter you can take the option on one of the 15km. Bicycles will be provided and for those taking part in the 15km cycle. The cost /sponsorship is €50 per person and it is hoped to have teams of 4.
The cycle will finish in the club grounds in Clonbonny with the official switching on of the new scoreboard.
There will be a social evening at the club grounds with a barbeque commencing at 8pm. This event is open to the entire community and supporters.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Championship: The 2019 Club Championship kicks off on Saturday 17th in Mulhern Park, Fuerty at 5:30pm where we play Michael Glavey’s. Your support is very much appreciated. Best of luck to the team and management as they begin their championship campaign.
Senior League: The last round of the O’Rourke Cup took place in Ballyleague on Sunday afternoon. Result: St. Faithleach’s 1-11 Boyle 1-4
After nine rounds this leaves us top of the league table and looking forward to the final.
Minor Championship: St. Faithleach’s play Tulsk in Ballyleague at 7pm on Monday 12th.
U16 Boys Championship: Home venue on Friday 16th for the meeting of St. Faithleach’s v’s St. Aidans at 7pm.
U16 Ladies Championship: The Ladies play Strokestown on Tue 13th in Strokestown at 7pm.
U14 Boys Championship: St. Faithleach’s play St. Michael’s on Sunday morning the 18th at 11am in Ardcarne Park.
Best of luck: To Roscommon LGFA team and management as they take on Meath in the TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Semi Final in Nolan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday 17th. Best of luck to the ladies and to club reps Amy Curley, Amanda McLoone and Joan Geoghan.
Best of luck: The club would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members from both codes the best of luck as they receive their Leaving Certificate results.
Cards: Take place every Tue evening in the clubhouse. Last week’s winners; Ann/Kathleen, Frank/Sean last game Jim/Kitty.
Lotto: Jackpot stands at €12,000. Last week’s winners; Kate McPhilips, Dara Irwin, Pat McCormack, Bridie Glennon, Tommy Fox. Numbers drawn 1, 9, 12, 28. Envelopes are available in all local retailers.
Club Draw: Would you like to win two tickets to the All-Ireland Football Final? Well you can if you enter our Club Draw which sees the winner receive two All-Ireland tickets as first prize. Second prize is a €250 voucher for the Hodson Bay Hotel. Tickets are available in all local retailers or from any member of the executive. This is our major fundraising event for the year and your support is vital for the ongoing development of both the club and our teams.