Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Community College Celebrations
Celebrations
will come and celebrations will go but the celebrations of Saturday last at
Lanesboro Community College were one of the finest ever held in the area. The
hot weather of the previous days had abated a little and it made the day all
the more pleasurable for the events that were about to unfold during the day.
During
the week leading up to Saturday the tidy towns committees, on both sides of the
bridge, were engaging in their tremendous work and both Ballyleague and
Lanesboro were looking as beautiful as ever it looked on Saturday last. The
town was further enhanced on Saturday morning with the arrival on the Main
Street of huge flower and tree boxes which brought even greater beauty to the
town.
From
early in the day it was obvious that there was going to be a massive attendance
as many familiar faces of old started to reappear on the street as they stepped
the steps, taken during the their school years, as they made their way in the
direction of the school. What a surprise they were in for when they arrived at
the school as it never has looked in such tremendous condition. A large tent
was also on site to cater for the expected crowd and, by God, did the past
pupils honour their alma mater in style by turning out in a massive number. The
attendance of such a vast number of past pupils is testimony to the high esteem
in which the school in the hearts of all.
Are you available for a few hours during
this week?
Rathcline
GAA have been privileged to be asked to host the opening round of this year’s
Longford Senior Championship where county champions will open the defence of
their title with a game against Cashel in Clonbonny at 8pm on Friday next.
The
committee are asking everyone that has an hour or two to spare to come to the
club grounds any evening to help get the club grounds in pristine condition for
this great night. Every skill will be welcome and the club urges you to come
along.
Apart
from the supporters of both sides it is hoped that the local people of the
parish and surrounds will also come out and join in what should be a marvellous
occasion. This is history in the making for the club as it is the first time
the club has been asked to host a championship event. Where possible locals are
asked to walk to the pitch or park a distance from the pitch as with parking at
a premium it will be essential that the clubs neighbours in Clonbonny and along
the ‘line road’ are not inconvenienced in anyway in case any emergency vehicles
may have to travel these roads.
We
wish the club every success and also wish both clubs a hearty welcome to
Lanesboro and hope their teams do themselves justice on the night.
Some dog owners
don’t care!
Time
and time again I have mention in these missives about the amount of dog
excrement on the streets, paths and walkways of our area. Have the dog owners
that allow their dogs soil these areas no concern or civic spirit for others
using these areas? Do they not know the enormous health issues that are involved
if children or indeed adults happen to get it on their bodies? We are into the
tourism season; it should be no different in any other season, and the need to
have our villages looking inviting to those that come for a day at the river or
those that are cruising on the river is vital to the local community. The last
thing we need is for our visitors to join in local pursuit of dodge the dog
excrement.
Perhaps
the owners of the dogs that are soiling the street, do not see these notes and
I would urge everybody in our entire area to make it a topic of conversation in
the hope that those who do not abide by the law of cleaning up the dog
excrement may think again before allowing it to happen on our streets, paths
and walkways of the area.
Pooper
Scoopers can be purchased locally in supermarkets as a minimal cost and I would
urge that they be purchased and the dog excrement be disposed of responsibly.
Cemetery Sundays
The
dates have now been set for Mass to be celebrated at the three cemeteries in
the parish of Rathcline in July. Mass on
Sunday 3rd July Rathcline Cemetery at 6pm. Lanesboro Cemetery on 10th
July at 6pm and Clonbonny Cemetery on Sunday 17th July also at 6pm.
This
is ample notice for all those with relatives in each of the cemeteries to have
their family grave tended to and have it in good shape.
Ladies Mini
Marathon Bus
The
bus will leave Derryhaun crossroads at 10am, Ballymahon at 10.15am and St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Longford at 10.30am for the Dublin City Mini Marathon on Monday
6th June. Presently there are only 9 seats left on the bus and if
you need one of the vacant seats contact Pam Farrell 087-4146987 or 087 1252814.
Big weekend at
Roscommon Races
Next
weekend will see load of action at Roscommon Racetrack when racing takes place
on Sunday 12th and Monday 13th next. Sunday is Family Fun
Day and this promises to be a wonderful day out for all the family. The racing
will be top class and the family atmosphere will ensure a special day for
all. The first race is timed for 2.45 so
don’t be late.
With
the first race on Monday evening at 5.50 the atmosphere will be of cupid in the
air where the night is for the ‘Girls’. All men are invited to take out their
girlfriend, partners and wife for what should be a great night out for both
sexes.
All
in all the weekend promises to be wonderful weekend at Roscommon Racetrack and
you can always finish off your night with a night out at the Race dances in the
Abbey Hotel.
Rathcline GAA
Fundraising Draw
The
Rathcline GAA club are holding their fundraising draw on Saturday next 11th
June in the Yacht Bar. You are encouraged to support the club draw as they
continue their marvellous work at the club grounds at Clonbonny. The tickets
are priced at only €10 each. The prize structure is 1st €3000, 2nd
€1000, 3rd €750, 4th €500, 5th €250, 6th
€200, 7th 00, 8th €200, 9th €200, 10th
€200, 11th 2 premium stand tickets for ‘Take That’ concert in Croke
Park 18th June, 12th 2 premium stand tickets for ‘Take
That’ concert in Croke Park 19th June, 13th 2 premium
stand tickets for Leinster Hurling Final in Croke Park 3rd July, 14th
2 premium stand tickets for Leinster Football Final in Croke Park 10th July, 15th 2
premium stand tickets for All Ireland Hurling semi-final in Croke Park 7th
August, 16th 2 premium stand tickets for All Ireland Hurling semi-final in Croke Park 14th
August, 17th 2 premium stand tickets for All Ireland Football semi-final in Croke Park 21th
August, and 18th 2 premium stand tickets for All Ireland Football semi-final in Croke Park 28th
August.
Lough Ree 2000
Bridge Club
The
summer bridge competition commences in the Co-Op on Monday 13th June
and will continue every Monday ding the summer at 8pm and everyone is welcome.
Helen Goes For
Gold
Rathcline
local, Helen Feeney from Rathcline, Lanesboro, daughter of Packie and Ann
Feeney, Rathcline, is looking for the support of her home county in a quest to
be chosen as the Golden Pages Golden
Wedding Planner, giving a commitment to donate an amount of her prize money
to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) if she wins the nationwide
competition.
Earlier
this month, Grainne Howley from Kilkenny and Matthew Donnellan from Dublin were
picked as the Golden Pages Golden Couple, where they won a wedding to the value
of €30,000. The second part of the contest is for wedding planners, whereby
entrants are invited to create a themed day for the couple.
Helen
needs hundreds of Facebook votes in order to make it to the second and final
round, where she will be in the running for a €30,000 bar of gold with her
theme “Ferrero Rocher: Luxury and Decadence with a little Nutty Side”.
“Simply
put, I decided to enter this competition because I thought it would be a good
distraction from the constant economic doom and gloom, not to mention a fun and
romantic project to get involved in. I also liked the idea of supporting
indigenous Irish suppliers – including those in the Midlands and the West of
Ireland– as part of the planning process for my wedding day.
“There
is a more serious side to my entry as I’ve committed to donating a sum of money
to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland if I win. The reason I have chosen this
charity is because one of the daughters of the wedding couple has Spina Bifida
and personally speaking, I think it is one of the lesser known Irish charities
doing amazing work for its large number of members,” said Helen.
Helen
is currently in third place and is looking for your support to boost her votes.
People should visit http://challenge.goldenpages.ie, go to the
Planners section and then follow the link to Helen’s wedding plan, where they
can click “Like” and “Share” through their own or a
friend’s Facebook page.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
The
Minor Club would like to wish all members well in the Leaving and Junior Cert exams
which start on Wednesday.
U12’s
hosted a very successful Blitz on Thursday evening last. Thanks to all who helped
out.
Our
U10’s were away in Abbeylara on Wednesday evening last in an All County Blitz.
Shannon
Gaels host U8 Blitz in Clonbonny on Wednesday 8th June, with
visiting Clubs Grattan Óg and Carrick/Sarsfield.
U13
League starts on Tuesday next 7th June when we are away to Slashers.
Underage
Training as usual on Thursday at 7.00pm in Clonbonny.
Well
done to Rathcline Reserve Team who came away from Granard on Saturday evening
last with a draw.
Best
of Luck to Rathcline Senior team who take on Dromard in their first game of the
Championship on Sunday next in Michael Fay Park at 6.00pm.
If
any parent/club member is available to help out in the preparation or on the
day can they contact club chairman Jimmy Flood.
Tourism Co-Op
Lanesboro
Tourism Co-op-Tidy Towns Competition -The judging for the annual Tidy Towns
Competition commences in the coming weeks .A community clean-up is organised
for Friday evening 10 June starting at 6pm with volunteers meeting at the
Parish Hall. If you have a free hour on this evening, please come along and
bring a paint brush or yard brush or spade/shovel with you. A number of jobs
have been identified which can be done on the evening with your help. A copy of
last year’s Tidy Towns Report is on display in O Brien’s shop window and can be
collected in the Church porch. Your help will make a huge difference to our
town.
Summer Camp at Lanesboro Primary School
A Kidz Camp for children
between the ages of 4 and 13 years is being run in Lanesboro National School
from Thursday 30 June to Wed 6 July. A variety of fun activities will be on
offer ranging from Art to Science, Drama, Music and Games. To book a place,
please contact Liz on 0863447771 or Cora on 0868042332.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
O’Rourke
Cup: We had a win at home to Western Gaels on Sunday last. Final Score: St.
Faithleachs 3-11 Western Gaels 2-4. Team: D. Thompson, D. McCormack, J. Connor,
D. Thompson, B. Scally, A. Murtagh, K. Brennan, A. McCormack, M. Reynolds, B.
Reynolds(0-1), E. Kenny, B. Murtagh(0-1), H. Kenny(0-1), A. Dooney(0-1), C.
Murtagh(3-7). Subs: J. Tarmey. We play against Kilmore this Wednesday evening
in Kilmore at 7.00pm.
Junior:
Upcoming game this Friday against St. Aiden’s, see fixtures for details.
U14
Boys: We had a convincing win over Elphin last week. Team: M. O’Donnell, J.
Farrell, L. Parker, C. Mangan, E. Farrell, M. Cox(0-2), M. Gill, D.
Nerney(1-1), D. Kelly(1-1), S. Walsh(1-8), D. Foley(1-0), J. Irwin, C.
Gannon(0-2), C. Connelly, E. Tynan(0-2).
U10
& U8’s: Our under 10 and Under 8 Teams took part in a Blitz on Thursday
last against Kilglass & St. Barry’s. Well done to all who took part &
all involved.
Minor
Club Presentation & Family Night: Took place in the Club House, details to
follow.
Fundraising
Night Out: St. Faithleachs GAA Club present the ‘Looney Hoppers’ on Saturday
18th June in the Club House. Admission €5. Tickets on sale (€2) for Raffle on
the night with Prizes galore, including: Hamper, Hoover, Dinner Set, Toaster,
Bottle of Brandy, Bottle of Whiskey and many more. All monies raised go towards
the on-going developments at St. Faithleachs GAA Club. Your support would be
much appreciated.
County
Community Games: Takes place in St. Faithleachs GAA Club Grounds 18th &
19th June.
Upcoming
Events: BBQ – 24th June, American Tea Party – 2nd July. Look out for Bachelor
Night Competition, details to follow.
Congratulations:
To Lanesboro Community College on celebrating their Jubilee on Saturday last.
Sympathy:
The Club extends deepest sympathy to the Mairéad Hanly Casey & family on
the death of her mother, Bridget Hanly, Caroole, Newtowncashel. The Club
extends deepest sympathy to the Browne family, Lanesboro & Ballyleague, on
the death of Maureen Browne, Rathcline Road.