Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Rathcline AGM
Friday week 23rd November is the date set for the Rathcline AGM. Whether you are a member or not the club would appreciate you attendance and contributions. The club has a very important year ahead
Lanesboro Library
Knitting & Crochet club continues every Friday morning at 11am in Lanesboro library. Drop in for a chat a coffee and get into the craft of knitting and crochet.
Lanesboro Indoor Market
The Lanesboro and Ballyleague Indoor Market is held in St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, Lanesboro, on Friday from 11am to 1.30pm. There is a range of stalls supplying local home baking, jams, eggs and mushrooms. Also jewellery, beauty products, cards, books & bric a brac, knitted items, fresh flowers, hanging baskets & flower arrangements. Fred’s Fish available – fresh fish for Friday. There is free car parking beside the playground. Tea, Coffee and light snacks will also be available. Contact 087 3965568 for queries
Clothes Collection
Rathcline Ladies clothes collection commences again and the club would encourage anyone with unwanted clothes, shoes sheets duvet covers books can you please contact Madaleine at 0861500123. The clothes collection will be collected from the club on Saturday 17th November and you are asked to have your donations in prior to that date. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Lanesborough Gun Club
Congratulations to Ger Hand and Martin Gillen who won the longest and heaviest pheasant competitions on 1st Nov.
Sympathies: The club would like to extend their sympathies to the family of Bridie Rhatigan, Fermoyle on her recent passing.
Lough Ree 2000 Bridge
The Sim Pairs Competition was played on Monday night. There were 11 tables and very interesting cards. You can check your placing on the CBAI website. (Google…. CBAI,
IBU PAIRS 2012).
Here are the local results: 1st Kathleen Kelly and Tom Feeney, 2nd Joan Browne and Patricia McGann, 3rd Kathleen Hanley and Mary Fallon, 4th Mai Casey and Margaret Gillen, 5th Mike Flynn and Kathleen O Reilly, 6th Bernadette Gillen and Patsy Canavan, 7th Fiona Gillen and Phil Chalmers, 8th Mark and Peggy Crehan, 9th Bernadette Clancy and Mona O Flaherty and 10th Nancy Dolan and Eileen Kelly 51.26%
Kathleen and Tom are in 3rd place overall – as of now.
Congratulations to our Ballymahon friends, Orla Mc Entee and Mark Tiernan who brought home the trophy for winning the Inter A pairs at Donegal Congress at the weekend. No mean feat. Well done.
Lanesboro Library
New eBooks at Longford Libraries!
Winter is a great time for reading and if you cannot get to your local branch library all the time did you know that you can download an eBook from the comfort of your own home! eBooks have become very popular for many book lovers and now our library customers both adults and children can browse, checkout and download a range of eBooks or eAudio books from our digital library collection to many devices such as PCs, laptops, eBook readers( incl. Sony Readers but not Kindle as yet) iPads, iPods or mobile phone. To begin go to http://longford.lib.overdrive.com – or the eBooks Overdrive logo on our library website http://www.longfordlibrary.ie will also bring you straight there!
Gaeilge -ár dteanga
Confused?
“I’ve no time at present to get a present for Peter, but I’ll get something presently and
present it to him this evening, if he’s present.” said Paul………or something like that.
Labhair Gaeilge. Tá sí níos éasca.
Junior performs great in Irish Trials
Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, Nottingham, England was the venue for the Irish team trials for the 2013 World Freestyle Championships to be held in the USA. Local man Junior Hannon, Ballyleague made the long journey to partake in the trials. Considering this was only the second time Junior competed in the freestyle completion his performance was remarkable. He was very unlucky not to make it into the team as he was just a couple of points away from qualification.
Junior can be seen working with many groups in the community teaching them to canoe and kayak and is very involved especially with the Ballyboro Scouts – some of who performed brilliantly in the recent Liffey decent.
We are all hoping that a withdrawal will see Junior called into the Irish team and make that once in a lifetime trip to represent his country in the USA.
The picture below shows Junior in action during the trials.
Offertory Boxes available for Collection
The Offertory boxes of envelopes for the coming church calendar year are now left on the front seat of the church for collection. If you cannot find your name on any of the boxes please take spare box and write your name and the number of the box you are taking on the sheet provided.
Wedding
The marriage took place recently at the Church of the Blessed Virgin, Newtowncashel of Oliver Fallon son of John and Geraldine Fallon, Cullentra and Mary Chapman daughter of John and Bernadette Chapman, Knockevagan, Kenagh. Best man was Joe Fallon brother of the groom and chief bridesmaid was Celine Chapman, sister of the bride. The marriage was celebrated by Fr. Mickie Reilly, PP Lanesboro assisted by Fr Tom Barden, Kenagh. The wedding reception was held in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded happiness.
Rathcline GAA
Our Under 21 team suffered an 11 point championship defeat away to Abbeylara on Sunday last. The result ends the team’s involvement in this year’s championship. Thanks to the management team and the players for their commitment.
There was no winner of the €2,000 lotto jackpot. The winning numbers were 8, 12, 19, 24, 28 and 42. The four random winners of €25 each were Pam Farrell, Joseph & Colm Mangan, Terry Mc Loughlin and Pauline Casey.
Wedding
A civil ceremony took place recently to celebrate the marriage of Wayne Gilmore, son of Tony and Mary Gilmore, Church View and Shirley Quinn daughter of P.J. and Kathleen Quinn, Chapel St., Longford. Best man was Darryl Gilmore brother of the groom and Chief Bridesmaid was Rosario Quinn-Lee sister of the bride and bridesmaid was Aoife Jones daughter of the bride. Pageboy was Keilon Gilmore son of the bride and groom and flower girl was Ellen Hawes, goddaughter of the bride. The wedding reception was held in the Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.
Multiple Sclerosis Christmas Day Run/Walk
Sponsorship cards are now available for the annual Christmas Day Run/Walk from Newtowncashel to Lanesboro in aid of Multiple Sclerosis. The walk is now in its 22nd year and throughout that time there has been wonderful support from the local and wider communities. The walkers will start out at 11.45am while the runners will commence at 12.15. As this is the main fundraiser of the year by the committee it is hoped that a record number will come along and participate in this year’s event. Sponsorship cards are now available from any of the local organisers or from O’Brien’s shop.
NIB Closure
With the impending closure of NIB bank the Ulster Bank is offering a full switch over service to customers. For further details and inquiries you are invited to contact Marie Farrell, branch manager phone 086-9313669.
Cloontuskert NS
Cloontuskert NS is holding a fundraising afternoon on Sunday week 25th November following 11am Mass in Ballyleague Hall. Events to include – Cake sale, desert auction, raffle for Christmas cake, bric-a-brac and novel events will be included. There will be complimentary tea and coffee and it is definitely a place to be for one and all. Your support will be hugely appreciated.
Engagement
We would like to extend our congratulations to Emma Murray, daughter of Mary and the late Eddie Murray, Church View and James Whelan, Celbridge, Co. Kildare who recently announced their engagement.
Deceased members of ESB
Mass for deceased members of staff of the ESB station will be held in the ESB Sports and Social clubhouse on Wednesday 21st November at 8pm.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Wednesday 7th November last are; N/S 1st Una Lawlor and Brid Mc Dermott, 2nd Phil Chalmers and Cyril Hussey and 3rd Mona O’Flaherty and Bernadette Gillen. E/W 1st Una Clarke and Tom Feeney, 2nd Katharine Harrison and Philomena Walsh and 3rd Mike Flynn and Brendan Dowling.
St. Faithleachs GAA
Minor Ladies Championship: Our Minors Ladies defeated Michael Glaveys in the D2B Championship Semi-Final on Sunday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 6-10 Michael Glaveys 1-04. A minutes silence was observed prior to the game as a mark of respect to Luke Hurley, Ballinlough. Team: M. Banahan, A. Ormsby, C. Cleary, C. Brennan, N. Scally, N. Carthy, R. Costello, J. Geoghegan, E. Kenny (0-3), E. Hegarty (1-1), R. Banahan (0-4), A. Nerney, K. Murphy (5-2). Subs: T. Nerney. Best of Luck to the panel of players & their management as they prepare for the Championship County Final ahead
Minor Club AGM: St. Faithleachs GAA Minor Club AGM takes place on Friday 23rd November.
Senior Club AGM: St. Faithleachs GAA senior club AGM takes place on Friday 30th November.
St Faithleachs Fitness Challenge: Week 5 – Another great week for all involved with Tuesday nights circuit being tough again but no one gave up. The results showed again on the scales. The mystery class on Friday was by Joey Horgan, a tough mixed circuit followed by a core workout. We all felt the burn and it was another great turnout with a class of 40 on the night. Sunday morning saw everyone shave not just seconds but minutes of their 5k times. We were all given a boost midweek when our challenge was acknowledged in the Irish Independent Newspaper and all our challengers are looking forward to Friday’s mystery class and the team challenge next Sunday. Keep up the great effort.
St. Faithleachs 5K Fun Run: The inaugural 5K fun Run/Walk will take place on Sunday 2nd December. If you have always wanted to try a 5K now is your chance. There are 6 weeks to go so now is the time to set yourself a goal before Xmas, lace up those runners and give it a go. Registration costs €10 and is now available online through Runireland.com or register on the day at the clubhouse. See our Facebook page for more details or contact Ray Cox.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were – 2, 4, 5 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were – James Walsh, Roscommon. Martha Thompson, Ballyleague. Maura McCormack, Gortgallon. Jack Mc Gloin, Cloontuskert. Joe Kelly, Ballinasloe. The next draw takes place on Tuesday 20th November for a jackpot of €7,300.
Cards: The weekly game takes place every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All are welcome to come along and join a good night card playing. Last week’s results are – winners, John O/Pakie. Runners-Up, Padraig/Tom and the last game winners were Jack/Frank.
Upcoming Events: The club is holding a bumper Christmas draw. Lines for the draw are now on sale for our Christmas Draw. 1st Prize, Hamper worth €150. Tickets are €2 per line. Look out for Christmas Events at St. Faithleachs GAA Club with the arrival of Santa also, details to follow.
Quad bike raffle for Hospice
If you spot this beautiful quad in the heart of the village of Ballyleague over the next few weeks please pull up and buy a ticket that could make you its new owner and could also help the Mayo-Roscommon Hospice.
The quad is only powered by a small motor and battery and is suitable for a child of 5 to 10 years old. Tickets are 10 euro each but for that you could a chance to win the quad AND take part in a draw on the night of the Tony Healy Memorial Cup card game in Clarkes Bar in Lanesborough in early December. All funds raised go to the Hospice and the quad can be seen outside Daybreak and Top Filling Station in Ballyleague any day. Please support this worthy cause….and make somebody very happy this Christmas. Tickets are also on sale from Tom Morris, Clarke’s bar and O’Brien’s Corner Shop.
Our picture shows Tony Healy’s son Shane with John Murphy of the Hospice committee and the new Quad at the launch of the event this week and some of the other committee members also present.