Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Fashion Show This Saturday Evening
Tickets are becoming very scarce for the Fashion Show Spectacular and you are advised to get yours as early as possible for what will be a tremendous evening for the finest fashion and style ever to hit the area. The Fashion Show Spectacular is taking place in Ballyleague Hall on Saturday next 6th November and the entire evening proceeds are in aid of Rathcline GAA and Action Breast Cancer.
For the first 200 there will be a free goodies bag and during the evening a marvelous draw will take place with prizes including hotel vouchers, beauty hampers etc.
To date the following fashion stores have committed to supporting the night – Dixons Menswear, Spirit, Tally Well, Dolls, Lure, Next, Wide Variety, Grasshopper, Wards Menswear, Dunnes Stores, Fabiani and Paul Byron Shoes. The compere for the show will be Benny O’Brien, Longford. The doors will open at 7pm and the show will commence at 8pm. Tickets priced at €10 are on sale in O’Brien’s and other local businesses or from club executive members. You are encouraged to purchase your tickets immediately to avoid disappointment.
Our President visits on this Thursday
THE PRESIDENT of IRELAND, MARY Mc ALEESE will visit the Lanesboro Ballyleague area and pay a special visit to Lanesboro Ballyleague Community Playschool at their wonderful childcare facility in the new premises on the Green on Thursday 4th November.
It is the opportunity for us as a community to welcome President Mc Aleese to what will be her final visit to the area as she comes to the end of what were two marvelous terms of office as our President. She raised the standard as President and we should present our area in its most beautiful state and make her most welcome.
Following her visit to the Community Playschool President Mc Aleese will meet local community groups, associations and clubs in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Due to limited space this will be by invitation only.
We welcome President Mc Aleese to our community and we wish her a very happy stay while she is amongst us.
Bright Young Thing
Gavin Tucker, son of Martin and Sarah Tucker, Mountcashel will feature in the RTÉ produced programme about gifted children growing up in Ireland today will be broadcast on Tuesday next 9th of November at 10:15pm on RTE 1
Lanesboro Fianna Fail Cumann
A meeting of the Local Lanesboro Fianna Fail Cumann will take place on this Thursday night 4th November in the Lough Ree Development Co-Op hall commencing at 8pm.
Deputy Peter Kelly TD and local representatives will attend. All members are asked to be in attendance. New members very welcome.
Death
The entire area was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death at Roscommon County Hospital following a short illness on Saturday 23rd October of Tom Casserly, Clonfower. Tom, in his 98th year was predeceased a number of years back by his wife Betty. Tom up to recently was working diligently on his lifetime passion of farming and was to be seen regularly on his tractor down the Clonfower Road. He was a man of terrific spirit and heart. He was positive in his outlook and always enjoyed an auld chat. You always left Tom’s company a much richer person such was his knowledge. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend and his passing will leave a great void in the community. Tom was reposed at his residence until the removal of his remains to St, Mary’s Church on Monday. Following his Requiem Mass his remains were interred in Ballinakill cemetery, Killashee.
To his sons Mike, Tom, Eddie, Declan and Con, daughter Marian, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Birth
Congratulations to Philip and Brid, Clonbonny on the recent birth of a baby boy.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Hilary and Vera O’Sullian, Rosaleen and Tommy Egan and Noel O’Sullivan and their families on the death in England recently of their brother Liam O’Sullivan.
It is that time of Year Again
Now is the time to be thinking of Christmas Day, a day that traditionally gets off to a wonderful start with the annual Christmas Day Run/Walk in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. The run/walk takes place between Newtowncashel and Lanesboro with the walkers setting off at 11.45am and the runners at 12.15pm.
This run is usually hugely supported by both runners and sponsors of the runners and we expect that this year will be no different. This is the main fundraiser of the year and once again we expect you will be very generous for those people that need all the support that is available. So far the MS Society has raised over €145,000 in its previous 19 years of the Run/Walk. As this is the 20th year of the Run/Walk the organisers are hoping for greater numbers to make the 20th Anniversary a very special occasion. With almost 8 weeks to go to Christmas Day, there is ample time to get training and support the very special occasion.
Sponsorship cards are available from O’Brien’s Corner Shop, Michael Flood, Newtowncashel (Tel: 086-0880855); Brigid Mullooly, Lanesborough (Tel: 086-8807596) and from Casserley’s Shop and Fallon Bar Newtowncashel.
Rathcline GAA Continuous Draw
The Rathcline continuous draw took place on Saturday night last in the Lifebelt Bar, Ballyleague, and the following were the winners of this most recent draw. 1st €500 – Sean and Philomena Mc Dermott, Lisnacusha, 2nd €100 Sean and Sinead Farrell, Lisduff, 3rd €100 Bill and Liam Donoghue, Lehery, 4th €100 Padraig Brewster and 5th €100 Geraldine Skelly.
The club would like to thank everybody for their continuous support.
Lanesboro Social Services
The usual monthly Whist Drive in aid of Lanesboro Social Services will take place on this Friday night 5th November at 8.30pm. Lanesboro Social Services continues to do remarkable work within our community, the vast majority which is unseen and unheralded. I urge you to support the Whist Drive on Friday night and help the tremendous work to continue to those that are in need of the service. A most enjoyable night is assured and refreshments will be served.
Friends of Asthma Charity Shop
The Friends of Asthma Charity Shop would like to receive donations of bric-a-brac, delph and pictures, all in good condition. If you are having a festive season clear-out you are asked to bring your donations to their shop on Main St., beside the Lough Ree Arms, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
Engagement
Congratulations to Glenn Ryder son of Victor and Joyce Ryder, Ballinahinch and Isla Poynts, Cavan who announced their engagement recently.
Kilgefin Community Games Social Night
To celebrate almost 40 years of Community Games in the parish there will be a social night on Friday 19th November from 9 pm in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse. Music by Sean Brennan and refreshments will be served. All current and former parishioners are invited and anyone who has helped with the running of Community Games in Kilgefin over the years.
Death
It was with great sadness and regret we learned of the death on Friday last 29th October at her residence of Kathleen Reilly, Rathcline. Kathleen was predeceased 32 years ago by her late husband Pat. In recent times Kathleen’s health had been failing and while she was tended to magnificently during her illness by her loving family she bore her illness with great dignity spirit and bravery. She lived her life with a wonderful gentle disposition, never was she complaining and her nature ensured everyone that came to know her was deeply moved. Kathleen will be sadly missed by neighbours and friends alike and especially by this writer as her cheery few minutes of chat brighten every day you met her.
Her remains were removed from her residence on Saturday to St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro and burial took place on Sunday following her Funeral Mass to Rathcline cemetery. To her sons Packie and Seamus, daughters Carmel, Dolores and Marian, sisters, relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
The Lough Ree Golfing Society is holding its Harvest outing is Saturday next the 6th November to Co Longford Golf Club. The tee off time is 10 am so be there as early as possible to ensure a smooth run.
Book your tee times as usual by texting Frank at 087 9730611 or tell any committee member.
This is the final competition also for our Golfer of the year prize. Look forward to seeing you all there at our exquisite local course.
Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op
Lanesboro Tourism Co-op would like to thank all the agencies and people who helped in the undergrounding of the ESB electrical cables and the erection of nine decorative lighting columns on Upper Main Street, in particular ESB Longford, Longford Community Resources Ltd., St Mary’s Pastoral Council, councillor Mark Casey and Longford Co. Council officials and our local FAS scheme. This project has required considerable investment and co-ordination to make it possible and it is hoped that it will contribute to making the town area tidier and help with our Tidy Town’s performance in 2011. Following the Co-op’s recent project on the Ballymahon Rd, the Co-op has other projects pending completion before the end of the year. Your support of the Co-op’s weekly lotto is critical to keeping these projects and new projects going. The Co-Op urges you to support the €2 weekly draw as it is making projects like the Ballymahon Rd, the Main Street, the Christmas Lights, the Children’s Playground, the Town Park area, the town’s approach roads, the woodlands walks possible. If you want to become involved in the Co-op, you are very welcome to become a member.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
Sympathy: The club would like to extend its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the late Pat Heneghan, The Green, to the family and friend of the late Tom Casserley, Clonfower and the Sullivan family Main Street on the death last week in England of Liam O’Sullivan, brother of Hilary O’Sullivan, the Reilly family, Rathcline on the death of Mrs. Kathleen Reilly.
Schoolboys Final: We would like to wish the Fermoyle Schools team the very best of luck on Saturday next in Pearse Park when the take on Aughnagarron National School in the League Final. We hope there will be huge support to cheer on our young players.
Fishing Competition to be rescheduled
The Lanesboro Pike Angling competition due to haven taken place on Sunday last had to the cancelled due to the death of Mrs Kathleen Reilly. The club extended its deepest sympathy to Packie, Seamus, Carmel, Dolores, Marian and their extended families.
As of yet no date has been set for the rescheduled event and it will be publicised as soon as a date is known.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Wednesday 27th October are: N/S 1st Marie Sheeran & Mary Mc Gushin, 2nd Gemma Douglas & Elish Gray, 3rd Phil Chalmers & Cyril Hussey. E/W 1st Philomena Walsh & Mae Casey, 2nd Tom Feeney & Kathleen Reilly, 3rd Mary Jameson & Renee Walsh.
The pairs competition will commence on this Wednesday night 3rd November. All players are asked to be in attendance at least 10 minutes prior to 8pm to ensure the games will commence on time.
Death
It is with great sadness we record the death of one of our newest residents who passed away at Innis Ree Lodge Home on Tuesday last 26th October following a short illness. Patrick Clancy along with his wife Thelma, in recent times moved from England to the Shannon Grove estate on the Strokestown Road. Patrick, a very proud native of Callan Co. Kilkenny, kept up to date with Kilkenny People each week. His remains were removed from Farrell’s Funeral Home on Friday to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague. Following his Funeral Mass on Saturday his remains were laid to rest in Cloontuskert cemetery. To his loving wife Thelma, daughters Eileen and Angie, sons Mike, Kieran and Andrew relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Date for your Diary
Shannonside Heritage has just announced the return of the very popular and long awaited traditional concert. This year’s event is entitled “Poems and promises”. The favourite and very popular musicians Johnny Duffy, Noel Carberry, Jimmy Flanagan, Brendan Doyle, Moyra Fraser, Martin Cooney, Vinny Baker and everyone’s favourite singers Willie Kelly and Siobhan Casey. As always, a night not to be missed and the date is Friday 12th November in St. Mary’s Hall. Tickets, including a wine reception, €15. Tickets will be on sale in outlets throughout Lanesboro.
Dublin Gospel Choir comes to Ballyleague.
Having acquired the Dublin Gospel Choir to perform in Ballyleague is a major coup for St. Faithleach’s GAA Club and it is a night not to be missed. Dublin Gospel Choir, founded just 12 years ago has become one of the most sought after acts in the country. To list some of the acts they have shared the stage with shows how far they have come in the 12 years – the list is impressive and includes Rod Stewart, Chris de Burgh, John Legend, James Brown, Damien Rice, and The Chieftains. In September they had the privilege of playing The Main Stage of Electric Picnic where they received rave reviews. Tickets for their show on Friday 26th November have just gone on sale and the tickets are very limited. The show will take place in The Church of the Holy Rosary, with the kind permission of Fr. Larney Shine and the Pastoral Council. You are encouraged to make sure you get your tickets before they are sold out. Make no mistake, miss this show and you will a life of regret. Tickets priced €20 are on sale from any club member or from O’Brien’s Corner Shop, phone 3321107.
Frank Moynihan Comes to the Co-Op
Lovers of good cooking should make a special note of Tuesday 7th December when Chef Frank Moynihan invites you to tastes of Christmas – a celebration of Christmas Day cooking.
Table Quiz
The Ballyleague Village Renewal and Tidy Towns Group is holding a fundraising table quiz in St. Faithleach’s Club House on Friday night November 12th at 9pm. A special guest will be on hand to ask one of the key rounds of the questions on the night with an array of prizes for the brain boxes present, lots of spot prizes and even better fun promised for everybody who attends. The Village Renewal group is coming to the end of one of their most successful years to date – with the Ballyleague score in the National Tidy Towns Awards having gone up by no less that nineteen points after a lot of hard work and last weekend the committee was again busy, out and out putting in some daffodils in the village in readiness for Spring. The committee lobbied hard for the main road through the area to be properly re-surfaced recently and has also carried out a lot of behind the scenes work with Roscommon County Council and the contractor which worked on the complete re-surfacing of the roadway through Ballyleague. The committee would like to thank the Council, the contractor and Councillor Tom Crosby who provided invaluable support to the residents during the work on the road. Out thanks also to Councillor Valerie Byrne and Councillor Sean Beirne who attended our committee meetings this year. The Tidy Towns committee is indebted to Niall Donlon, Pat Connor and Joe Browne who have ensured the grass has been cut at the river Shannon banks all year, the litter is always collected and this scenic area is looking well. For further information on any of our projects or to join the committee please contact Denis Dunne, Chairman at 0433321150 or e-mail : keepballyleaguetidy@gmail.com
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Junior B League Semi-Final: See fixtures for details of game next weekend against Michael Glaveys.
Senior Club AGM: Our Annual General Meeting takes place on 3rd December in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House.
Congratulations: To Kilglass Gaels GAA Club on winning the Kellogg’s Field of Dreams. Well done to the Club along with all involved.
Minor Division 3 League Final: Our Minor Men were defeated by Kilmore in the League Final on Bank Holiday Monday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 0-13 Kilmore 2-10. Team: Shane Garvey, John Walsh, Colin Gannon, David Rooney 0-2), Keith Healy, Damien Gibbons (0-1), Ciaran Murtagh (0-5), Kevin Farrell, Jonathon Wallace, Niall Kelly (0-1), Diarmuid Murtagh (0-4). Subs: Lee Connell, Michael Neilon.
Lotto: Numbers Drawn – 4, 7, 8 and 12. There was no jackpot winner. The five €20 winners were: Jimmy Quigley, Weekfield. Seamus Oates, Gardenstown. Conor Casey, Lanesboro. Ollie Kelly, Cloonadra. Johnny Hanly, Lanesboro. The next draw will take place on Tuesday next 9th November for a jackpot of €2,000. The team on duty is: J. Brennan, A. Brennan, D. Mc Loone and J. Hegarty.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. Results of last week’s games – joint winners, Tom/Padraig & Ann/Kathleen. The ticket winners were – P. J., Michael, Mary and Padraig.
Upcoming Events: Ladies Night to be held in the Club House on 4th December with Karaoke as the theme.
Kilgefin Community Games Social Night: To celebrate almost 40 years of Community Games in the Parish, there will be a Social Night in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House on Friday 19th November from 9pm. Music by Sean Brennan. Refreshments will be served. All current & former parishioners are invited & anyone who has helped with Kilgefin Community Games over the years.
Halloween Celebrations in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House: Many thanks to all who supported our Halloween Celebrations with ELVIS on Saturday last. A great night was had by all. Thanks also to all who supported our Kids Halloween Disco on Friday last which was a huge success.
The Dublin Gospel Choir: The up-coming Dublin Gospel Choir Night was launched in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House on Tuesday last. The event will take place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on Friday 26th November at 8pm. Admission by Ticket Only €20, available from usual outlets. The interval Act will be performed by the Lanesboro Community College Choir under the direction of Jimmy Flanagan.
Congratulations: To James Quigley & Michael Fitzpatrick who graduated from Garda Training College, Templemore last week.
Bon Voyage: The Club wishes best of Luck to Paul Hunt as he heads off on his travels.