Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Rathcline Draw a
huge success
The
Rathcline Christmas draw that took place on Saturday night was a resounding
success and the draw was made before a packed house in Adie Farrell’s. The sale
of tickets for the draw this year far exceeded anything previous. The winner of
the first prize of €3000 travelled across the bridge to Roberto Riozzi, Lough
Ree Park, Ballyleague; second prize of €1000 went to Stephen Healy, Corrigeen;
3rd prize of €750 was drawn to John Merrigan, Newtowncashel; 4th
prize of €500 was drawn to the very young Emily Mc Dermott, Lisnacusha: 5th
prize of €250 again travelled across the bridge to Moneen and to Colm Mangan, 6th
prize €200 was won by Deirdre Kenny, Blenavoher; 7th prize of €200
was won by Limerick migrant Brendan Gillen, The Green, 8th prize of
€200 travelled overseas to Sinead (Feeney) Mc Hale, formerly Tullyvrane, 9th
prize of €200 and 10th prize also of €200 went to our neighbouring
parish Newtowncashel and the lucky winners were Anthony Melia, Derrygowna and
Carmel and Sean Hopkins, Saints Island, Newtowncashel.
Community Choir
says Thank You
Lanesboro
Community Choir would like to thank everyone that attended the concert in
December and to Lanesboro Hall committee for the use of the hall. Thank you
also to Supervalu and Spar for the mulled wine, mince pies and biscuits, to
Michael and Ciara for the wine glasses. Thanks to Joe for the paper notes and
all the shops and business for displaying the posters. We raised over €300 on
the night which was given to the local St. Vincent de Paul charity so thank you
again to all involved.
Birth
Congratulations
to Denis and Eilish Dillon, Fermoyle, on the birth last week of a baby girl.
Death
It
was with great sadness and regret that we learned of the death at the Innis Ree
Nursing Home on 19th December of one of the legendary figures of the
Lanesboro Ballyleague area Nancy Healy.
Nancy Brennan originally hailed from Cullentra before marrying Tim
O’Donnell and for many years they ran a thriving business in Ballyleague.
Following Tim’s early death Nancy sold on the business. Later in life she
married Mike Healy from Newtowncashel where they ran a thriving business at the
lower end of the town beside the bridge (Nurse Donlon’s). Following Mike’s
sudden death Nancy moved back to the homestead to reside with her brothers Mike
and the late Johnny. She was a straight talking lady and she had a wonderful
turn of phrase. It is for certain, anybody that met Nancy would never ever
forget their time with her. She was a larger than life character and her memory
will live long in the memory of all of us. Her remains were removed from
Farrell’s Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Church Lanesboro and following her Funeral
Mass her remains were interred in Cashel cemetery. To her brother Mike,
relatives and many many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Rathcline AGM
this Friday
The
AGM of the Rathcline will take place on this Friday night 13th
January at 8pm in the clubhouse in Clonbonny. This is a hugely important
meeting for not only club members but also for all parishioners. The club is
your club and the developments all occur in your name. The club at present is a
credit to the committee and our community and your continued support by your
attendance at the AGM will be a great encouragement. The club is for and about
you and a big attendance on Friday night is vital.
Sympathy
We
would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Margaret Leckey and family on the
death of her brother Paddy Mc Namara, Kilfenora, Co. Clare just prior to
Christmas.
After School
Care
Lanesboro
Ballyleague Childcare Services on The Green have just commenced an After School
Care at their premises –the old Boys National School. The After School Care
will operate from 2 to 6pm Monday to Friday and will cater for all National
School kids. For further details phone 3330957
Make sure you get your tickets now
Shannon
Gaels Minor Club are noted for bringing entertainment to the parish both on and
off the field and their latest offering promises to be another wonderful night
in town. The Pitch, a play that has received great reviews throughout the
country, will be staged on Saturday 21st January at 8.30pm. It takes
you through sometimes emotional and sometime funny scenes and the play has been
packing in the audiences no matter where they went. With limited seats
remaining you are advised not to miss the opportunity for this great night of
entertainment and tickets can be purchased or booked at O’Brien’s.
Birth
Congratulations
to Paddy and Maria Casey, Rappareehill, on the birth last week of a baby boy.
Sympathy
We
would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs Mary Murray and family, Church
View on the death over the Christmas period of her brother Bernard Donlon in
California, USA.
Shannon Gaels AGM
The AGM of the
Shannon Gaels Minor club took place in St. Mary’s parish hall on Friday night
last. It was very pleasing to see the largest turnout in many years in
attendance. In his address, outgoing chairman Jimmy Flood addressed all the
issues of the year and highlighted the high points and also commented some of
the problems faced during the year. Club secretary Seadna Ryan produced a
detailed report of the year’s activities. The highlight of the club year in
both reports was no doubt the Scór na nÓg Novelty Act that has qualified for
the Leinster Final that takes place at the Ballymore Community Centre, Co.
Westmeath on Sunday next. Jimmy thought it was very unfortunate that the solo
singing Tara Leigh Lulham and the Ballad group did not qualify for the county
final as they had great potential. It is further proof that the Shannon Gaels
Minor club is much more than football alone and it is hoped that the Scór side
of the club can continue to grow and flourish and take the club to a new level.
Seadna remarked in his report the fact that the club was very vibrant from
Nursery coaching right up to Minor and that it took a huge amount of man and
woman power to enable the club to cater for all the teams. He also commented on
the high number of off the field activities that the club involves itself in
and was thankful to everyone for their time and effort for the Minor Club.
Brendan Keane
gave a very detailed breakdown of the club’s finances and although the club is
in reasonable shape at the moment, the cost of running the club is continuing
to rise and it is very important that the club functions are fully supported
commencing with the upcoming play ‘The Pitch’ on Saturday 21st
January in St. Mary’s hall. This year the club will not be running Search for a
Star and further ideas are being sought.
The following
executive was elected for the coming year Chairman – Sean Kenny, Secretary –
Seadna Ryan, Assistant secretary Ciara Myhill, Treasurer – Brendan Keane,
Assistant Treasurer – Tina Dowd, Child Protection Office to be announced at the
Senior AGM on Friday night next, Coaching Officer – Sean Kenny & Seadna
Ryan, PRO –Joe O’Brien.
Death
It was with great
regret we learned of the death at The Midlands Hospital, Mullingar, on 1st
January of Elizabeth Farrell, Curraghroe. She was predeceased a few years ago
by her late husband Tommie Joe. Elizabeth was a native of Killashee and indeed
a proud Longford woman who never went without her Longford Leader every week.
She was a great mother and wife and her interests in life was the development
of her family. She was a lovely lady and a great character, whose company you
would thoroughly enjoy. She had a great outlook on life and she will be sadly
missed by her family, neighbours and anyone that had the pleasure to meet her
during her life.
Following her
remains reposing at her daughter and son in laws house she was removed from the
residence to the St. Cecilia’s Church on Wednesday last and following her
Funeral Mass on Thursday she was laid to rest in Cloontuskert cemetery. To her
sons Hugh and P.J. daughters Annette and Noleen, relatives and many friends we
extend our sincere sympathy.
Weight Loss Class
The weight loss
class for Ladies of all ages will commence on Wednesday 11th January
and continues every Wednesday at 7pm in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. If you require
more details please phone 086-8100291.
Lanesboro Library
The FÁS eLearning at the Library is a
joint project between FÁS and the Library Council of Ireland and is delivered
in local libraries with the support of the Library service.
If you are new
to computers and want to take things slowly, our project is perfect for
you. We will help you get up and running at a nice easy pace. The
programme is 32 hours in duration, delivered over a 16 week period with one 2
hour workshop each week.
If
you are already a FÁS client you can register for the programme through
your local FÁS office. All other interested candidates (over the age
of 18) can contact Stella at the library on 043 3321291
Table Quiz in Ballyleague
Ballyleague Village Renewal
/Tidy Towns group are holding a fun Table Quiz on Friday January 13th in
St. Faithleach’s Clubhouse at 9pm.. We are asking the
local community to come along and support us so why not team up with some
neighbours / friends and provide a table from your neighbourhood. Plenty of
Spot prizes and a good night’s craic guaranteed. For anyone who cannot attend a
nice way to show support is to sponsor either a chair or a table and all
donations will be gladly accepted by any member of our group.
Pilates
Bonnies
Pilates classes are commencing on this Thursday 12th January in St.
Mary’s Hall at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to go along. Pilates is suitable for
all ages and abilities. Phone Bonnie for further details 087-2238237.
Sunday Night Card Game
The Sunday
night card game continues every Sunday night in the Pier Inn, Lisnacusha. The
results of last Sunday night’s games are; 1st Packie and Tom, 2nd
Seamus and Danny, Table prize Mickey and Tom. All card players wish their
regular card player Adie Farrell a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing
him back for the Sunday night game very soon.
Lanesboro Fair
Day AGM
One
of the biggest occasions of any year in the Lanesboro Ballyleague area is the Lanesboro
Fair Day. A huge effort goes into the
preparation and delivering of a very special day for our community and there are many people behind the scenes
working hard to make it a great day for all. On Monday night next 16th
January the Fair Day committee is holding its AGM in Adie’s at 9pm and they ask
for your support by your attendance. A great night on Monday night will ensure
a great day for the Fair. Please be there and be part of something very
special.
Glee Club
This
term your local Glee Club is having an x-factor inspired 10 weeks! If
your child is interested in singing dancing or drama and/or could use a
confidence boost call Lisa Fox 0877619605 for information on your nearest Glee
Club.
Lanesboro Community Games
Community Games are now in full
swing with many children coming along to play Chess and Draughts on Wednesday
evenings 7.30-8.30 pm in the co-op hall. At Longford County Affiliation
Meeting on Tuesday (10th), Lanesboro entered 4 Draughts and 4 Chess Teams (7 on
each team) across the various age groups. The county competition will
take place on 29th January.
Building on the success of last
year, with the help of Ballyboro Soccer club, we have entered teams in the
Indoor Soccer. The county semi – finals for Soccer will be held in
Keenagh on the weekend of the 21/22 January with the finals being played off
the following weekend.
For the first time in a few years we
have entered teams in the Table Tennis Competition. The county finals for
this event will be held in Ardagh on 5th February.
The registration process has
facilitated getting teams together as children have registered their interest
in the various activities. To date we have over 70 children
registered. If your child is aged between 6 and 15, please ensure they
are registered as there are many events coming up that they may like to take
part in – Cross-Country, Hand writing, Art, Quiz, Football, Athletics and many
more. If they are not registered, they may miss their opportunity to take
part. Registrations can be made any Wednesday evening in the month of
January at the co-op Hall 7.30-8.30.
Thank you to all who contributed to
our Church Gate Collection last weekend it is most welcome and needed. As
this is our main source of income and is fully used to fund Lanesboro
affiliation and medals cost for the year, it would not be possible to
participate without it. Longford Community Games (county committee)
bag-packing fundraiser will take place in Dunnes Stores, Longford, next weekend, on Friday
the 13th and Saturday the 14th of January
Lanesboro Area have been asked to support this by assisting in the collection.
Rural
Transport Services Retained
Longford
Community Resources Ltd (LCRL) is delighted with the announcement in the recent
Budget that the Rural Transport Programme will be continued in 2012, even with
a slightly reduced Budget.
This
is great news and indeed a relief for all the passengers who use this excellent
local service. LCRL would like everyone and all the stakeholders who have supported,
and indeed campaigned for the continuation of the service throughout the year.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Minor Club Presentation & Family Night: We held a very
successful Presentation & Family Night in the Club House on Saturday last
for our Minor Club. Chairman, James Irwin welcomed everyone & thanked all
managers/mentors along with their parents for their support throughout the
year. President, Pat Joe Fallon congratulated the minor club on their
achievements during 2011 & wished them well for the coming year.
Presentations were made by Senan O’Grady to U12 Girls – Division 3B Winners,
U12 Boys/Girls – Division 3 Summer League Winners. Minor Ladies – Division 3
Winners. Presentations were made by Steve Ormsby to U14 Boys – Division 2
Championship Runners-Up. Minor Men – Special Minor League Runners-Up. Medals
were also presented to all U6, U8 & U10 Players. Many thanks to all who
helped in the organisation of this event. To Róisin Collier for Disco/Music for
the event, to all who sponsored raffle prizes, all who bought tickets on the
night, all who helped out with food/refreshments for the event & all who
helped out in many ways.
Table Quiz: Ballyleague Village Renewal Tidy Towns
Group is holding a Table in the Club House on next Friday 13th January in the
Club House @ 9.00pm
2012 – Our 50th Year: 2012 brings a very important
year for St. Faithleachs GAA Club as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. There
are many photographs & artefact from down through the years which we would
dearly love to see. If you, or anyone you know may be in possession of such
items, please contact a member of the committee or email us at stfaithleachgaa@gmail.com.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were – 17, 21, 24
and 27. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were – Derek
Thompson, Ballyleague. Mary Connor, Ballyleague. Raymond Farrell, Doughill.
Tina Dowd, Knock. Hilda Carty, Cloontuskert. The next draw takes place on
Tuesday 17th January in the clubhouse for a jackpot of €5,100.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the clubhouse,
9.00pm. All welcome. Results of last week’s games – Winners, Michael
Rogers/Michael Finan. Joint Runners-up, Sean/Tom & Tom/Padraig. Last game,
Jack/Tom. Ticket winners, Seamus, Sean Hanly, Tom Mulvihill, Sean Parker, Tom
Mullen.
Club Membership: 2012 Membership now due. Payable to
Brian Scally, Senior Club Registrar. Adult €40, Student €20, Family €80.
Forum
Following
the successful meeting of local business on the 15 Dec 2011 it was agreed to
set up a local business forum. To this end AGM of the local business Forum
which will take place on Thursday night the 12 Jan 2012 at 8.30 in the Lough
Ree Development Co Op building. Can all local business and anyone looking to
set up a business please attend. For further information contact Mark Casey
0872317669 or e-mail markcasey@longfordcoco.ie