Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Lanesborough Gun Club
Longest and heaviest pheasant competition to be held on Sat 1st Nov at 9pm in Adie Farrell’s meeting room. This competition is open to club members only. Prizes will be awarded for both categories on the night.
Vocations
A course will be run by Sr. Gabrielle Farrell OLA and Fr. Alan Neville MSC over five residential weekends beginning in December. It is open to men and women between the ages of 21 to 40. For information you may contact Sr. Gabrielle 087-3584447 or Dr. Alan 085-7664480 or go to their website www.exploreaway.net
Conversational Italian
Are you interested in learning conversational Italian? If yes, then you are invited to express your interest to Stella at Lanesboro library as soon as possible
Death
The death occurred on Monday 20th October of Tom Nelson, Curraghroe. Tom a native of the Curraghroe area, along with his wife Mary, retired back to his native soil some 20m years ago where he built a new bungalow in Curraghroe. Retired in England as from his arrival back to our area Tom continued to work arduously. Tom renewed old friendship as well as making new friends very easily such was his personality. His nature was warm and welcoming and he would never see a person in need of anything. Tom’s passing will leave a great void in the entire community. He was known as a hardworking man and you would be left in no doubt having watched or worked with him even for one day. Tom suffered an illness over three years ago and the fashion of the man meant that he suffered it with great determination, strength and dignity.
His remains reposed at his residence on Thursday last before being removed to St. Cecelia’s Church, Curraghroe. Following his Funeral mass on Friday Tom was laid to rest in Cloontuskert cemetery. To his wife Mary, daughters Mary and Sandra, sons Al and Des, brother John (Manchester), relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
AGM
The AGM of Lanesboro Tri Club will take place on Sat 8th Nov at 8:15pm in the club rooms, located in the Co-Op Hall, Lanesboro. It is very important that all members be in attendance. If you would like to become involved in a vibrant, exciting and growing club then come along on the night.
Death
It was with great sadness and regret we learned of the death at Innis Ree Nursing Home Ballyleague on Tuesday 21st October of Patricia Treacy, Aughavorney, Curraghroe. Patsy as she was more commonly known was predeceased by her husband Jack. Patsy was a warm lady who had an instant impact on all the came to know her. She was woman of a warm and friendly disposition whose neighbourliness knew no bounds. She was a hard working lady whose life revolved around the rearing of her family. Patsy had a great turn of phrase and always left you with a smile on your face. She will be sadly missed by everyone but her memory will always leave a smile on our faces. Her remains reposed at her residence on Thursday last and following the removal of her remains to St. Mary’s Church Ballagh and Funeral Mass on Friday she was interred alongside her husband Jack in Derrane cemetery.
To her sons Billy, Sean and Jim, daughters Maura and Aileen, sisters Myra and Ruth, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Birth
Many congratulations to Paul and Alison Clancy, Barnacor on the birth last week of a baby boy.
Rathcline GAA Lotto and 50/50
There was no winner of the €2500 Rathcline Lottery jackpot on Saturday night last 25th October. The numbers drawn were 3, 5, 8, 15, 16 and 23. The four winners of €25 each were Hilary O’Sullivan, Main Street, Michael Shanley, Templeton Glebe, Killashee, James P Quinn, Aghakeel and Tom Maxwell, Thureen.
The 50/50 draw took place in Clarke’s Bar on Monday night last and the winner of the €315 prize was Aidan and Mary Ganly, London.
Lanesboro Community Games
At the recent AGM of Lanesboro Community Games, the outgoing committee agreed to stay in place for one more year; Chairperson: Marie English, Secretary: Mary Sorohan, Treasurer: Padraig O’Dowd and County Delegate: Teresa Ryan. This committee will oversee Community Games activities for the coming year. It will organize the annual Sports evening as well as the Art and Handwriting competitions. Community Games are about much more than this. Last year we had 99 participants from the area in the many activities available throughout the year. If you are an adult (parent, teacher, coach or volunteer) who has an interest in helping a team or an individual compete in any of the activities listed below, please contact any committee member as soon as possible. The Committee will support any team or individual wishing to enter any of the disciplines. Please note that some of the activities are now available to older age groups.
Activities: Art, Cycling, Duathlon, Handwriting, Model Making, Recitation, Swimming, Culture Corner, Chess, Choir, Cross Country, Debating, Draughts, Drama/Comedy Sketch, Futsal, Handball, Tennis, Indoor Soccer, Mini Rugby, Mixed Distance Relay, Pitch and Putt, Rounders, Soccer, Spikeball, Skittles, Tag Rugby, Table Tennis, Table Quiz, Athletics, Gymnastics, Judo, Solo Music, Solo Modern Dance, Solo Singing, Badminton, Basketball, Camogie, Gaelic Football, Group Singing, Group Music, Group Modern Dance, Hurling, Irish Contemporary Dance, Projects.
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 Wednesday 12th November at 8pm.
ESB Retired Staff
A general meeting of ESB Lanesborough Retired Staff will take place in the Sports and Social Clubhouse at 2.30pm on Wednesday 5th November. Ciaran O’Callaghan of ESB Medical Provident Fund will attend
Lanesboro Bridge
The results of the Bridge competition held on Wednesday last 22nd October are: N/S 1st Mona O’Flaherty and Bernadette Gillen, 2nd Eileen Kelly and Nancy Dolan and 3rd Gemma Douglas and Elish Gray. E/W Brid Mc Dermott and Una Lawlor, 2nd Katherine Harrison and Anne Barrett and 3rd Bernadette Clancy and Mary Mc Gushin.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the extended Leavy family, Main St, the Brennan family, Lismacmanus and the Farrell family, Bray on the death at the weekend of Eddie Farrell, formerly Tullyvrane. Eddie will be remembered with great affection by everyone in the parish that remembered him in the parish and indeed the younger generation who met him at functions in Clonbonny over the past number of years.
Tri Club Presents
Lanesboro Tri Club formally thanked the two local Tidy Towns Committees, Lanesboro Tidy Towns and Ballyleague Renewal for all the work that goes into maintaining the locality. The tri club were deeply appreciative of the work which takes place on both sides of the bridge, something which is always noted by the competitors. Both committees go to great efforts in maintaining the natural beauty of Lanesboro and Ballyleague in order to ensure it is seen at its best by the hundreds of visiting triathletes and spectators.
Lanesboro Tri Club would like to once again thank all those involved.
Strictly Dancers
Over the past few weeks those mentioned below have commenced their dancing training for the Strictly Come Dancing over the Bridge that will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athlone on Saturday 29th November. To see the dancers – in their dancing clothes – up early on a Bank Holiday Sunday morning and getting their energy drinks before they headed off for training shows a great dedication to their job in hand. It also shows their determination to ensure that the performances they will give on the night will be top class and of the highest quality. They deserve our support and it is time that everyone got their tickets and reciprocated their support to the dancers and both Rathcline and St. Faithleach’s. The dancers representing both clubs are 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. It would be a shame to miss out on your tickets for this night so make your purchase or booking immediately.
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.
Cairde Comhrá – Conversational Irish
Are you interested in reviving your Irish speaking? Cairde Comhrá is a group of adults who meet every Wednesday night, 8pm – 10pm, in the Co-op building in Kenagh (The old National School). In an informal setting, the group try to improve whatever level of Irish they have. New members are welcome to join – so if you have very little, a little or a lot and they would like the opportunity to improve your “cúpla focail” please come along.
Have you some spare time?
Athlone Midlands Samaritans are seeking additional volunteers to maintain their befriending service. There is no experience necessary as training will be provided. If you are interested you are invited to call or text 085 2845010. The Samaritans provide a 24hour emotional support on Freephone 116123
Tennis Club
The new Lough Ree Bay Tennis club is up and running in Ballyleague and Lanesborough with an average turnout of 18 children and 14 adults over the last three weeks. Coaching is provided by a qualified level 2 coach Richard Turner from Tennis Ireland and each group session costs just five euros per person. The times are as follows: Boys and girls (Beginners) aged 5 to 8 years old – meet on Saturday evening, Ballyleague Hall 6pm to 7pm. Boys and girls aged 8 years old to 12 years old meet on Saturday evening, Ballyleague hall 7pm to 8pm. Adults (12 upwards) meet on the tennis court in the marina in Ballyleague on Sunday mornings from 9-30am to 10.30am. A second Sunday morning session for beginners will be added if there is enough interest. The club is trying to buy a new net and two posts for the tennis courts in the marina and anybody who could help with sponsorship would be very much appreciated. If anybody knows where the old tennis court net posts from Ballyleague or Lanesborough tennis courts went to please let us know. To register for tennis just turn up at the times above or register today by e mailing: loughreebaytennisclub@gmail.com
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Ultimate Accumulator: Congratulations to Enda Lannon, Winner of our 2014 Ultimate Accumulator and to joint runners-up, Tomas Keenan & Derek Thompson.
Halloween Disco: The club is holding a Halloween Disco on Friday 31st October in the clubhouse. Come along and celebrate Halloween with a Bonfire and Fancy Dress at 8.30pm. Spot prizes on the night.
AGM: St. Faithleachs GAA Minor Club AGM will take place on Friday 14th November in the clubhouse followed by St. Faithleachs GAA Senior Club AGM on Friday 21st November in the clubhouse. All members of the club are urged to attend, including our Senior/Junior players and junior ladies. New members will be most welcome. We encourage parents of our underage club members to attend the Minor AGM and hopefully take an active role in the clubs sporting activities for the year ahead.
Sponsorship: Many thanks and much appreciation to Michael Hanley of Fergus Hanley Hardware Ballyleague for his recent sponsorship of paint for our St. Faithleach’s GAA Clubs Dressing Rooms
Lotto: The numbers drawn were– 13, 19, 20 and 26. There was no jackpot winner. The five €20 winners were – Harry O’Donnell, Brendan & Emma Healy, Jenny Rice, John Rice, Michael Donoghue. The next draw takes place on Tuesday 4th November for a jackpot of €12,000. The team in charge is – Michael Cleary, Sean Carty and Sean Cox.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 8.30pm. All are welcome. The results of last week’s games were winners, Paddy/Mick. Runners-up, Tom/Padraig and the last game winners Jemma/Freda.
Strictly Come Dancing – Fundraising Event: Announcing the Dancers for our joint fundraising event with Rathcline GAA which will take place on Saturday 29th November in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Rathcline GAA Dancers – Alan Fayne, Lee Cullen, John Coffey, Brendan Sullivan, Colette Wyse, Claire Egan, Michelle Killian, Aaron Madden, Daithi Mulvihill, Patrice Nolan, Geraldine Hanly, Susan Linnane, Caroline O’Reilly, Michael Carroll & Brendan Ward. St, Faithleachs GAA Dancers – Helen O’Donnell, Ollie Trimble, Stephen Ormsby, Padraig Murray, Darragh Hussey, Caoilfhionn Thompson, Gerry Nerney, Kenneth Madden, James Quigley, Jodi Horohoe, Rita McCormack, Fidelma, Rachel Collins, Ursula Kilcoyne & Martina Healy. Ticket information: tickets (€20) available from both Rathcline and St. Faithleachs GAA 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 and Brenda Quigley 0868896969. Please ensure that you purchase your Tickets as soon as possible as limited number available. 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 & from the Event. (€10 Return)
St. Faithleachs GAA Minor Club Fundraising Draw: Tickets available for “Bella” the Heifer, 1st Prize in our fundraising draw. The 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 2/1/15 in the clubhouse.
Scór na nÓg: For anyone interested in trying to establish Scór in the Club, please contact Jacqui on 0861721181. Disciplines include figure dancing, solo singing, recitation/storytelling, instrumental music & ballad group or set dancing. Take this opportunity to let your talent shine. To qualify for Scór na nÓg you must be under 17 years of age. This competition will start mid-November.
Congratulations: to David Harrison and Trisha McArdle on their wedding day on Saturday last.
Bon Voyage: Best of Luck to Senan O’Grady on his new job in London.
Boat Building
The Mens Shed group were delighted to get approval this week for a 22 week training course in the traditional skills of building wooden lake boats. They have now to iron out a problem that has arisen with regard to the lack of a spacious venue to train 16 local men who have signed up to build the boats. – If you can help – please let them know – Do you know where this is an empty secure shed where the four boats 18 feet long could be made?…it would be a great pity not to be able to go ahead with the event now for the want of a venue for just 20 weeks – so if you can help please ring Ciaran at 0433327691 or call to Joe Cribbin in the Daybreak shop.
Rathcline GAA
The club would like to offer their condolences to the Farrell family on the passing of Eddie Farrell, originally from Tullyvrane. Eddie who was chairman and secretary of the club in the late 1930’s was hugely respected in the parish and beyond. He lived to a great age and recently passed the 100 years mark in the Summer. He joined in the celebrations for the 125th anniversary of the GAA when he attended Clonbonny a few years back. One of the old stock, his nephew still remains in Tullyvrane. He played football for St Mel’s and Rathcline, and was an avid Man Utd fan, but will be fondly remembered for his work with his local club. May he rest in peace.
The 50/50 draw is going from strength to strength, and thanks to everyone that donates their €2 every week. A special thanks to the sellers and buyers as without their help the club would be struggling. This week’s winner was Aidan Ganly, The Green, who won €315; the draw for this week takes place in The Peer.
Our final Lotto draw took place on Saturday; we would like to heartily thank our patrons for supporting our draw throughout the years. A lot of work has been done with the pitch and its with everyone’s help that we strive to pay back the loan through fundraisers like this one. The final winners were Hilary O Sullivan, Main St, Michael Shanley Killashee, James P Quinn Aghakeel, and Tom Maxwell Thureen.
Congrats to our U 21 team who defeated Ardagh in the 1st round of the championship on Saturday. Western Gaels proved worthy winners in the end with well taken goals and points. Well done to the management and squad, we wish them the very best in upcoming games.
Strictly Come Dancing is well and truly under way with participants practicing eagerly at weekends. Anyone that I have spoken to has been putting in huge effort for the fundraiser in November. It has captured the imagination of the dancers and hopefully will be well attended by people from both Rathcline and Faithleachs. There are buses organised for people that want to travel and for any more info on what promises to be a great event, please contact Lorraine Farrell or Pat Connerton for more details.
The Ali Smyth tournament takes place on the 1st of November in Clonbonny at 3 pm against Garrycastle. This is always a decent game and extremely competitive. It’s a wonderful way to support the memory of a woman who meant so much to so many people. A true warrior and lady off the pitch, it’s always a game that invokes the spirit that Allison had and the way she played the game of football and life, please support.
Last Sunday, some of our players and chairman stripped of for a calendar to raise funds for St Christopher’s and Pieta House. A huge thanks to Gerard Farrell, Daithi Mulvihill, Eoin Sorohan and Kevin Chappy Chapman. The lads sucked in their guts, smiled politely, and acted like models in the buff, all for a good cause. Seemingly Chappy has been inundated with full time model offers, Louise acting as manager has remained tight lipped on the subject, well done to all, please keep an eye on our Facebook page for red hot photos but again thanks to everyone who took part.
Shannon Gaels
Congratulations to our U12 team who continued their fine performances last weekend when they won the U12 Shield final in the annual Shane Brennan Memorial competition. Captain, Cian Farrell was a proud young man receiving the Shield on behalf of his team mates and mentors having beaten Annaduff, Leitrim in the final.
The club would like to thank Clonguish for inviting us into the competition.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the Leavy, Brennan and indeed the Farrell family, Bray, on the death in Bray, Co. Wicklow of Eddie Farrell. Eddie, in his younger days, played a major part in our club both on the field as a player and off it as a club officer. Some of his work can be still seen in the clubhouse in Clonbonny. Eddie who celebrated his 100th birthday last May came back to the club many times and it was always great to have him back as our guest. Eddie married local woman Kathleen Brennan, Lismacmanus, ran a thriving business in Bray for many years. Although he was out of the parish in body his spirit was always on the affairs of his native parish and club. May he rest in peace.
At the time of going to press our Minor team will play the Division 1 Shield final in Dunbeggan on this coming Sunday at 2pm. They will play Slashers and we are looking forward to another spectacular game similar to the one when both sides met last. As this is the final game of the season we would encourage everyone to come along and support the team.