Annual 25 Card Drive
This year the Rathcline Ladies GAA club is taking the honour of hosting the Annual 25 Drive (partners) on Good Friday night 10th April in the Co-Op Hall. The tradition of the Good Friday night game goes back a long number of years and it is the main fundraiser for the Ladies GAA club this year. We would encourage every card player in the parish and surrounding parishes to go along and support what is a great night of card playing. We would also encourage all card players to encourage others from the wider area to go along and make this a most memorable night. Tickets are priced at an extremely reasonable €5 and are available from club members and from O’Brien’s Corner Shop.
Death
It was with great sadness we learned of the death at the County Hospital Roscommon on Tuesday last 17th March of Mrs. Margaret Maguire, The Green. Margaret was predeceased some years back by her husband Eugene. In recent time she was in failing health and she bore her cross with great strength and courage. Margaret was a native of Cashel and moved to the Green following her Marriage to Eugene. She was a very determined and single minded lady and a very active worker in the Green Residents Committee. Margaret was also a very active and driving force in the Labour Party in Lanesboro. Her passing breaks another link with the original residents of the Green an area of our community that has suffered more than its share in the recent past. Her remains were removed from Farrell’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening to St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro and burial took place to Clonbonny cemetery following her Funeral Mass. To her daughter Mary, sons Pat and Ollie, brother and sister, relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Archery – Open Day
Have you ever considered taking up the sport of archery? Growing up we all played cowboys and Indians – going down the woods on the Rathcline Road to get the materials to make our bows and arrows. If there was an archery club in Lanesboro at the time we had lads that would put an arrow through the eye of a needle. Unfortunately it just remained a game for us.
Now there is a new archery club entering the scene and I hope that there will be a huge interest in this excellent pastime. Bunnygeddy, a townsland, located 5 mile from Lanesboro as you go down the Strokestown Road will host an Open Day on Sunday next 29th March from 12noon for adults and children. Top Irish archers will display their skills and invite all present to have a try themselves. It should be a wonderful afternoon in Bunnygeddy Indoor Archery Centre and one not to be missed. If you are interested, classes will be available and hourly rates will apply. For all information and bookings you are asked to phone 086-3410657.
Lough Ree Rowing Club
Lough Ree Rowing club meets every Saturday morning at 10.30 am at the club’s boathouse in the Car Park in Lanesboro. Anyone with an interest is welcome!
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs. Mary B. Connor on the death of her sister in law Isobel Gillen, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.
Aerobic Classes
An aerobic class will take place every Wednesday night in St. Faithleach’s GAA club commencing on Wednesday 8th April for a six week course. Full details are available by calling Bridget 086-1609110.
Death
The communities of Ballyleague and Lanesboro were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden and untimely death of Joe Fallon at his residence on Wednesday last 18th March. Joe a native of the Ballyglass townsland was a pleasant young man whose death was untimely was much too short for a man just over 40 years. Joe spent some time in the USA where he was predeceased by his wife. His familiar gait and presence will be sadly missed on the street of our town. In conversations with Joe one would have to be moved by his wonderful demeanour and outlook on life. He will be sadly remembered by all that had the pleasure to know him. The attendance at the removal of his remains to the Church of the Holy Rosary Ballyleague from his family home in Ballyglass and again at his funeral Mass and burial to Cloontuskert cemetery bore testimony to the esteem he was held. He will be sadly missed by his sons James and Joseph, USA, his mother Rita, father Joe, brothers John and Kenneth, sisters Helena and Shirley, relatives and many friends to whom we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Have you considered being a referee?
At present Longford County Board Referees committee are involved in a recruitment drive for new referees within the county. Refereeing is becoming a very popular pastime by ex-players and players for one reason or other not making their club teams and it hoped to further develop the referees by adding to the numbers already giving of their time to the county.
A course for new referees will take place in Pearse Park Longford on Monday 30th March, Wednesday 1st April, Monday 6th and Wednesday 8th April. If you are interested in becoming a referee could you contact Joe O’Brien, Referee Administrator, phone 086-2460840 or email joea@iol.ie
Fashion Show
A Fashion Show will take place in the Four-Mile-House Community Centre on Friday next 27th March in aid of County Roscommon Disability Support Group. Fashions from Bright Sparks, Dunnes, Milan Fashion, Miss Mandy’s, Spirit Kids, Sinead Flynn, John Wards Menswear, Wide Variety and Eight til Late will be exhibited. Refreshments will be served. Admission €12. Tickets are available from participating shops, Derrane Resource Centre or on the door on the night.
Volunteer Hosts for Tea Day
Western Alzheimers are the main providers of Alzheimer care in the West of Ireland. They are seeking volunteer hosts for their Tea Day in Lanesboro on Friday week 3rd April. Your support with helping out will make life much easier on the day – many hands do make light work. Contact Noeleen to offer your help at 090 66 27816 or email to westernalzheimerroscommon@eircom.net
25 Drive in aid of Cancer Care
All the proceed of next Sunday night’s 29th March weekly 25 Drive in the Lough Ree Co-Op Hall will be donated to Cancer Care. It would be especially pleasing if the committee had to put up the full house sign for this very worthwhile cause.
Lanesboro Indoor Market
Lanesboro Indoor Market will Commence on Friday week 3rd April in the Co-Op Hall from 11am-2pm If you are producing home grown food and interested in same, please give Teresa a call on 27070.
Afternoon Céilí this Sunday
An Afternoon Céilí in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation will take place on Sunday next 29th March in St. Mary’s Parish Hall. Dancing will take place from 4 to 7pm and music will be provided by the Annaly Céilí Band. Admission is €10 and there will be a raffle and spot prizes. Your support will be much appreciated.
Rathcline GAA Development Draw
The Rathcline GAA club is holding an Easter draw. The prizes are 1st €3000, 2nd€1000, 3rd €750, 4th €500, 5th €250, 6th 200, 7th €200, 8th €200, 9th €200 and 10th €200. Tickets are priced at €20 and the draw will take place on Sunday 12th April in the Swan Tavern.
Clocks go Forward
Prepare yourself for an hour less in bed this Saturday night. Clocks go forward by one hour on Saturday night next 28th March and we look forward to the start of spring and hopefully a long hot summer.
Rose of St. Faithleach’s
St. Faithleach’s club are hosting Rose of St. Faithleach’s in their clubhouse in Ballyleague on Saturday night next starting at 9.30pm. The winner will represent the St. Faithleach’s club in the Roscommon Rose Final and who knows even our area in the Rose of Tralee in August. This promises to be a very special night for the Roses and we would like to congratulate these young ladies for accepting the invite to participate and wish them all well on Saturday night. The night will be complimented with live music. Admission is only €10. The sponsors of the Roses are Clarke’s Bar, O’Brien’s Corner Shop, James Irwin, Lanesboro Ballyleague Credit Union, Cher Per, East West Travel, Roscommon, Ray Deegan’s Londis, Ballyclare, Keane’s Supervalue, Pat Hussey Heating & Plumbing, Longford, Trautt’s Checkout, Hughie Baxter, Techtronics, Cloontuskert and Lough Ree Co-Op.
Bus Stop Sign
Michael Brennan has informed me that he has made representations to Bus Eireann for a bus stop sign to be located in Lanesboro.
Lanesboro bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Wednesday 18th March are: 1st Bríd Mc Dermott & Una Lawlor, 2nd Katherine Harrison and Gemma Douglas, 3rd Tom Feeney & Hannah Clyne, 4th Frank and Frances Brennan.
Wednesday night 25th March is the President’s Prize competition and it is requested and required that everybody be seated at 7.50pm.
Fine Gael – Lanesboro Branch
The Annual General Meeting of the Lanesboro branch of Fine Gael took place on Thursday 5th March. In attendance were James Bannon TD and Cllr Adie Farrell.
Adie outlined the recent positive developments and improvements in the town and parish. He also detailed the future plans for further constructive work schemes that will be carried in the parish over the coming months. In the immediate future the sewage scheme linking up with the treatment plant in Ballyleague will mean that the effluent entering the Shannon will be fully treated. The new lighting from the corner to the church which will compliment the lighting on Main Street will also be completed in the near future and greatly enhance the town. There will
The officers elected for the coming year were: Chairperson – Pat Brennan, Vice Chairman – Albert Cooney, Secretary – Deirdre O’Dowd, Treasurer – Adie Farrell, PRO – Louis Skelly and Youth Officer – Gerard Farrell.
Shannonside Heritage Country Market
Following the success of their One-day Plant Sale last year, Shannonside Heritage will host their 2nd Annual Country Market on Saturday April 25th on the lawn of the Parish Hall, Lanesborough.
This year the Group are expanding the show to incorporate a wide variety of stalls including flowers, plants, vegetables, homemade bread, cheese, smoked fish, Sauces, bog oak, furniture, pottery, craft demonstrations and many more.
Teas, coffees, scones and light refreshments etc will be available on site, so it has all the promise of a good and enjoyable day, not to be missed.
Your support of course will be vital to its success, so do please come along.
Put the date on the fridge door now – Saturday April 25th at Lanesborough Parish Hall.
Watch out for further details later. Information from: Sarah Crinigan 0878197164 or Denis Devereaux 0863862050.
Busy Times ahead for Shannon Gaels
There are a host of measures coming up within the club in the near future the club looks forward to your support. Details will be forthcoming in the coming weeks.
Under 14 training continues as usual for boys and girls in Clonbonny. The first league for the under 14 boys will take place on Tuesday 14th April.
The under 16 and minor teams continue their training in Clonbonny.
All team managers please note and adhere to the rules of registration – any player that has not his registration paid must not be selected for any team until registration is fully paid.
A very important club meeting will take place in the clubhouse in Clonbonny on Friday night next 27th March at 8.30pm.
The St. Patrick’s Day parade was an outstanding success. The club would like to congratulate the organisers on their success. The club would like to thank everybody that turned out and represented them in the parade. The float looked brilliant, well done.
Upcoming events – this Wednesday evening 25th March Foundation Coaching course in Carrickedmond at 7.30pm. Monday 30th Foundation Coaching course Part 2 in Kenagh at 7.30pm. Monday 30th March Referees beginners’ course commences in Pearse Park and continues on Wednesday 1st April. Coaches Workshop for under 14 and under 16 club coaches will take place in Clonbonny at 7.30pm. On Thursday 9th April a Young Whistlers/Referees course will take in Legan. Further details next week.
Sympathy – the club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Maguire families on the death of Margaret Maguire, the Fallon family Ballyglass on the death of Joe Fallon, Mr. Mary B Connor on the death of her sister in law Isobel Gillen wife of the legendary Longford full back Larry Gillen.
Ballyboro
U11 – Ballyboro V Castlepollard Reds. Final Score 2-0.
Ballyboro travelled to Castlepollard on Saturday evening last for this thrilling game of football. This was a very competitive game between two strong teams with both having some great chances in the 1st half. Kevin Sorohan & Mikey Cox covered every ground and played excellent in midfield with some fine crosses to Jonathan Hussey & Shane Phillips upfront. 0-0 at half-time it looked like the game could go either way. Cian Gannon came on for Boro in the 2nd half and six minutes in, a clean pass from Mikey Cox found Shane Phillips chipping the ball onto Kevin Sorohan who tapped it into the back of the net, giving Boro their lead. Castlepollard fought back and pilled on the pressure but Erin Farrell pulled off some cracking saves ably assisted by Joseph Farrell & Jack Irwin who both played outstanding in defence. Conor English came on for Boro and Mikey Cox had a great chance at goal to lift Boro’s spirits. In the last minute of the game a well delivered pass from Shane Phillips set up Kevin Sorohan who pulled off a tremendous finish, drilling his shot into the bottom corner to score his 2nd goal of the game and secure Boro’s 2-0 victory. All players deserve great credit for a magnificent team performance on the day.
St. Faithleach’s club news
Tansey Cup: We played against Castlerea at home on Sunday last and the final score was St. Faithleach’s 0-14 Castlerea 1-4. Team: M. Tarmey, J. Tarmey, J. Vesey, D. McCormack, M.F. O’Grady, P. Murray, P. Hunt, P. Brennan, D. Murray (0-2), B. Scally, B. Murtagh (0-9), B. Hussey (0-1), P. Brennan, A. Brehon, D. Rooney (0-1). Subs: C. Murtagh (0-1), J. Hanly, J. Casey. No game next weekend.
O’Rourke Cup: We play against Castlerea on Saturday next at home, see fixtures for time.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were 10, 13, 17 and 19. No jackpot winner. €20 winners – Brian Concannon C.C., Michael Hanly, Ballyleague. Amy Curley, Ballyleague. Deneka Hanly, Ballagh. Joan Browne, Ballyleague. Next draw 31/3/09 in the Club House, Jackpot €7,900. The team on duty – M. Cleary, S. Carty, J. Gannon & M. Walsh. The Annual Lotto subscription is due at the end of March for €50.
Card Game: The 25 card game continues very Tuesday night in the Clubhouse, 9 o’clock sharp, new players are always welcome. The results of last week’s game are: 13 games – Tom/Padraig. 10 games – John O/Packie. Last game – John O/Packie. Ticket winners – Pete, Jacinta, Freda & James.
Rose of St. Faithleach’s: The Club are hosting a ‘Rose of St. Faithleach’s’ in the Club House on Saturday next, 28th March to find our hopeful for the “Rose of Tralee”. 12 ladies are taking part, commencing at 9.30pm sharp. A well known celebrity guest will compere on the night with live music also. Admission €10. Please come along and support the girls on the night. Tickets available this week from Social Committee members also.
St. Patricks Day Parade: Well done to everyone from St. Faithleach’s GAA Club who took part in the St. Patricks Day Parade in Lanesboro. Many thanks to Ollie Kelly for the use of his lorry and to the Card Players & Dancers on the float. Many thanks to the large crowd of children and adults marching in the parade and representing the Club on the day. Special word of thanks to Mary Quigley for organising the Troop of Dancers front the Shannon Academy of Irish Dancing who gave a spectacular display of dancing in the Club House after the parade. The Club would like to wish them the very best of luck in the All American Dance Championship in San Francisco later in the year.
U16 Girls: Congratulations and well done to the U16 girls who defeated Michael Glavey’s in the Semi-final on Friday evening last securing their place in the upcoming final.
Junior Ladies: We had a convincing win over St. Croan’s on Sunday morning last.
25 Drive
Results of the 25 card game held in the development co-op in aid of Lanesborough Boxing Club. Joint first on 10 games Packie/Vera and sonny/Tom. Winner of game 15 Peter & Padraig, winner if game 20 Mark & Noreen. The four ticket winners were Jimmy, Tom, Noreen and Gerry. The game next week is in aid of cancer care.