Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Thank You
The Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club wish to sincerely thank the members of Lanesboro’s Brush Strokes Art Group for their very generous donation and indeed for their unyielding support to the club down through the years. Brush Strokes have recently donated the proceeds from the sales of their beautiful 2013 calendar to the club. The calendar features work from the members of the group and is truly a wonderful piece. In the aftermath of the devastating fire at our boathouse and rescue centre their very kind donation has helped to ensure that we are slowly but surely starting on the road to recovery. Brush Strokes Art Group was founded in 1995. The group meet on a weekly basis and their work is mainly influenced by the surrounding environment. Their work is always worth a peek and usually a very affordable way of capturing the beauty of the surrounding countryside. It’s a testament to the members of Brush Strokes Art Group and indeed to the wider Lanesboro / Ballyleague community to see one club help another out in their hour of need.
Gathering
A meeting of the Lanesboro Gathering committee will take place on Tuesday night 16th March at 7.30pm in Adie Farrell’s meeting room at 8pm.
Come along and be part of what promises to be a fantastic weekend for the entire community.
Call for accommodation
Both Lanesboro Triathlon club and the Gathering committee are seeking to draw up a data base of property for rent during the ‘Two Provinces’ Sprint Triathlon on Sat July 13th 2013 which this year will also incorporate Triathlon Ireland National Series and also for the Gathering on August Bank Holiday weekend. Please contact Joe O’Brien or Siobhan Mimnagh as soon as possible.
Death
The news was greeted with sadness on Sunday 31st march when it was learned that Anne Donohue, Lehery had passed away from this life. Anne along with her husband bought a residence and land in Lehery a number of years back. She has been sick for a few years and she bore her illness with a wonderful dignity and fortitude as was the character of the lady. Anne was a very warm and friendly lady and anyone that had the pleasure to know her will attest to that. She was a lady that loved gardening and she enjoyed nothing better than to tend to her garden. The warmth of her smile and greeting will be long remembered and will be missed. Her passing will leave a great void with everyone that came to know her.
Her remains reposed at her residence on Tuesday last until her removal to St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro. Following her Funeral mass on Wednesday her remains were laid to rest in Clonbonny cemetery. To her husband Bill, sons Liam and Joe, daughters Bridget, Catherine and Ann Marie, sisters Margaret Kilbride and Philomena, brothers Albert, Jimmy and Pat, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Co Longford VEC visits Lanesboro Library
The Adult Educational Guidance Service (Co Longford VEC) will visit Lanesboro Library on Tuesday April 16th from 2-4pm. If you are interested in getting back to learning and want to know what’s available locally, come and chat with Mary or Liz, both qualified guidance counsellors, who will be happy to go through your options with you. This is a free service and all are welcome.
Kilgefin Community Games
Kilgefin Community Games are holding their Annual Sports day on Sunday next 14th April at the St. Faithleach’s club grounds.
There will be events for all children from U8 to U16. The first race will start at 2pm sharp. All parents in the parish are asked to encourage and go along and support their child on Sunday. Athletics is for everyone and all children in the parish should be participating.
The Community games Art & Handwriting competitions were held recently and there was a great response. The committee would like to thank all the local schools for their help in organising the events. The judges were very impressed by the high standard of the Art & Handwriting – they had a very difficult job selecting the winners. The committee congratulates all the winners and are delighted to see that four of the local prize winners went on to win county medals. Conor Rohan received first prize in the U14 Art which was a wonderful achievement. Congratulations also to Aoife Connaughton who was second in the U10 Girls Art, Conor Gannon second in U10 Handwriting and Mark Cox was awarded third in the U13 handwriting.
Thank You
The day was dry with a low chill factor but it did not deter the many runners and walkers that turned out for the challenging 10k and 4 mile fun run and walk. It was a great race with Lorcan Gearty setting the pace throughout and came home as winner of the men’s race. Marie Sudway continued her great form in the ladies race and came home in first position.
The Gathering committee would like to thank everyone that turned out to run, to all the stewards, Liam Dennigan for his vital statistics on the course, the ladies representing the Shannon Gaels Minor club, the members of the Gathering committee, the local Gardaí, Peter and Geraldine Donlon, Lisreevagh who took command of the water station and two vital groups without whose help and expertise the race would not have taken place and they are; Lanesboro Triathlon club and the Lough Ree Athletic club.
Death
The entire area came to shuddering halt when it was learned of the death on Wednesday last 3rd April at Innis Ree Lodge, Ballyleague of Peg Clarke, Main Street. Peg was predeceased some 17 years ago by her late husband Frank. Some years ago Peg along with Frank returned from England to reopen the Clarke family bar that was synonymous with Lanesboro for many a generation. She was the ultimate lady who endeared herself to everyone right from the outset. Peg was a very dignified and hardworking woman. She was a lady that treasured her family greatly. Signs on the deep affection she showed them was plain to be seen by the great care they showed for her during her declining health despite all living away from home. Over the years Peg was a landmark in our town, while being a very private lady she was a lady that was hugely respected in the area and a lady whose advice was always listened to and heeded. The passing of Peg Clarke will leave a great emptiness in our Main Street and also in the minds and hearts of anyone that knew her. Her remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home on Friday before the removal of her remains to St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro. On Saturday following her Requiem Mass her remains were laid to rest alongside her husband Frank in Cloontuskert cemetery. T her sons Barry and Mark, daughters Allison and Sarah, sister Kathleen, brothers Jim and Mattie, relatives and many many friends we extend our heartfelt sympathy.
Water and Wildlife Workshop
Ballyleague Tidy Towns are hosting a workshop entitled “Water and Wildlife” in conjunction with Roscommon Co. Co. on Saturday next April 13th from 11am to 1pmin St. Faithleach’s Clubhouse.
The workshop will be delivered by Nuala Madigan, Environmental Education Officer with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council,and should be educational and enjoyable. Weather permitting there may also be an educational field-walk along the River Shannon. Topics will include; Enhancing and protecting biodiversity, and how to carry out a local biodiversity survey. Conserving water in the home through rain water harvesting etc., identifying local wetlands. Highlight the economic value of water and biodiversity to Ireland.
This event will be of great interest to anyone who wants to learn more about biodiversity, water quality, local wildlife and natural amenities. Many individuals and community groups from all over the County are expected and we would like to invite and encourage local people and groups who have any interest in these issues to attend also. The event is free of charge and is proudly sponsored by Ballyleague Tidy Towns and we hope a large crowd will come and enjoy the occasion.
Rathcline GAA Lotto
The numbers drawn on National lottery on Saturday night last were 5, 11, 12, 17, 42, and 44. The €200 jackpot was not won this weekend. The four winners of €25 were Willie Fitzmaurice, Coolderry, Four Roads, Alan Fayne, Cullentra, Brendan & Jack Bannon – Ballinahinch, Newtowncashel and Peter Hanley, Newtowncashel. The jackpot for Saturday next now stands at €300.
Pre Marriage Courses
Are you planning to get married in 2013? If so there as courses being arranged by ACCORD on Monday 13th and Thursday 16th May and again on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th June. For bookings and further information you are advised to contact ACCORD at 043-33 47222 or book online at www.accord.ie
Defibrillator Training closing soon
Training courses for both new people interested in training in the use of the defibrillator is soon to begin There is a great need for new people to be trained in the use of the defibrillator and also those that need to be up skilled. To be skilled in the use the defibrillator when there is a need for it can mean the difference of life and death for someone. It is very vital for all associations, not just sporting ones, to have a minimum of two people competent in the use of the defibrillator.
A new training course for beginners and a recertification course will take place in Lanesboro very soon. If you need to be recertified or want to do the course can you please leave your name into O’Brien’s immediately. Call in or phone Martina at 043-3321107.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the completion held on Wednesday night last 3rd April are; N/S 1st tie between Frank and Frances Brennan, & Kathleen Kelly and Mary Mc Gushin, 3rd Gemma Douglas and Cyril Hussey. E/W 1st Tom Feeney and Una Clarke, 2nd a tie between Freda Kenny and Loretto Cooney & Maura Hanly and Mairéad Gill.
The President’s Prize takes place over the next two Wednesday 10th and 17th April. The play will commence at 7.45pm sharp.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the relatives of Fr. Bernie Casey, Llilo, Philippines and late of Lisnagan, Newtowncashel who died and was interred in the Philippines.
Thank You
The Irish Kidney Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the volunteers who participated in their fundraising in Lanesboro on Saturday 30th March. Due to the generosity of contributions the total amount raised came to a staggering €1,196.50.
League Champions
Well done to the Boro Celtic team that clinched the combined counties league in style on Saturday last on the Community College pitch. A draw would have been sufficient for them to claim the title but they were determined to win in style and that they did when they beat Melville on a scoreline of 5-0. This is a further feather in the cap for their dedicated management team of Aaron Wyse and Jeaffrey Mc Gann. Their season has not ended just yet as they are in the Area Cup and Division 1 Cup and hopefully they will make it a treble reason for celebrations in the next few weeks.
A great Mr and Mrs night in store
A massive Mr and Mrs show is presently being prepared for the Peer Inn on Friday night 17th May. The night promises to be a huge night in the area and the entire night is in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. The Mr and Mrs Show will be hosted the very popular and widely known couple Joe and Claire Finnegan. The music on the night will be provided by the excellent Actin da Maggot.
Tickets for the night and the draw cost only €5 and so far there is a magnificent array of prizes for only the €5 and they include: Niall Horan One Direction has given us a signed poster; Olympian boxer John Joe Nevin will be donating a signed pair of boxing gloves for the event. The GAA have donated two premium level tickets to the Leinster final. The Wine Port Lodge VIP experience one night break, The Sheraton Hotel Athlone one night break, signed jersey from Connaught rugby club, signed Donegal football jersey, a voucher for the Chinese in Roscommon town, Longford Meal voucher for the Black Olive restaurant, a Voucher to View Mount House, Longford, two tickets to Kenny Rogers at the INEC, Killarney, The Wright venue in Dublin has donated a VIP night for 15 friends with a choice of suits. Two tickets to Mike Denver at one of his dates in Roscommon. One night stay at Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa Ballyfarnon.
That is an amazing array of prizes for only €5 and it also includes admission to the night. Tickets are on sale in all local shops and you should without doubt buy some tickets and therefore support a very worthwhile cause such as the Irish Heart Foundation.
Shannon Gaels
The Shannon Gaels minor club would like to extend their deepest sympathy to Breda, Patrick, Johann, Elaine Moran, Carraroe on the death of Jack Moran last weekend. We also like to sympathise with his brothers Fr. Pat and Phonsie and sisters Margaret Kilroy and Sr. Evelyn.
The club also sympathises with Bill Donohue and family, Lehery on the death of his wife Anne also to her son Liam, Lehery on the death of his mother.
The U16 team play their first round of the league on Thursday evening in Clonbonny when they play Emmet Óg at 7pm.
It is very important for all players and parents to note that Club membership must be paid before any young person can play with any team. It is essential that all parents ensure that their sons/daughters are paid up members of the club.
Rathcline GAA
Club Rathcline Lotto Draw – The jackpot total of €200 was not won this weekend with numbers drawn as follows: 5, 11, 12, 17, 42, and 44. Congratulations to our four €25 winners this week as follows: (1) Willie Fitzmaurice – Coolderry, Four Roads (2) Alan Fayne – Cullentra; (3) Brendan & Jack Bannon – Ballinahinch, Newtowncashel (4) Peter Hanley – Newtowncashel. Next week’s Jackpot will €300.
Reserve League 2 – Round 5 saw Rathcline play away to Carrickedmond on Sunday afternoon last. The team continues its unbeaten run through the group stages to make it five wins out of five. The victory on Sunday guarantees Rathcline a semi-final spot for the fourth year in a row in this competition. Final score: Rathcline 3-06, Carrickedmond 0-12. Well done to all concerned. There is a short break in this competition for two weeks to allow the commencement of the Senior League in the county. Round 6 is scheduled for Saturday 27th April with a home game to Moydow.
Senior League – Rathcline play Round 1 of the Senior League (Div.1) with an away match to Longford Slashers next Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm in Michael Fay Park. It will be the team’s first competitive game under new manager Gerry Lynn. After a good pre-season campaign and fantastic results in the Intermediate League, the team is expected to perform well in Division 1. We wish the team the very best of luck for the coming year. We ask all parishioners and followers to come along and support the lads on Sunday and the weekends which follow.
Punchestown 2013 – Longford GAA are hosting the 11th Annual Race Day at Punchestown on ‘Gold Cup Day’ Wednesday 24th April. Rathcline GAA has always held the best Club representation at the event and this year we are looking to repeat this feat especially with club man Brendan Gilmore holding the chairman’s position in the County Board. The subsidised ticket price of €100 includes the following: Location at the Final Fence, Four Course Meal, Hot Afternoon Refreshments, Admission to the Races, Race Card, Celebrity Tipsters, Bar Facilities & Bookies in Pavilion; all of which represents fantastic value for money. With less than a month to the big day, interested personnel need to book their seats as early as possible to be a part of the Rathcline GAA contingent. €20 Deposits can be given to: Liam Connerton (086) 8776450, Albert Cooney (086) 8118580 & Chris Cullen (087) 2500120.
Commiserations to the Longford Under 21 team who were beaten by Kildare in the Leinster championship final in Portlaoise on Wednesday last.
Club Announcement – The main gate in Clonbonny will remained closed to traffic for the foreseeable future in complying with the Club insurance requirements and the Club Safety Statement. We ask all patrons to park their cars in the dedicated parking area at the road below the training pitch.
Shannon Gaels/Western Gaels – Best wishes to our U14 Western Gaels team who start their league campaign with a home match against Mostrim on Tuesday next 9th April at 7pm in Clonbonny. The management team consists of Sean Kenny, Ciarán Kenny, Wayne Donoghue & Michael Hanley. U14 training continues at the weekend in Clonbonny as normal.
Best of luck to the Juvenile U16 Western Gaels team who start their league campaign on Thursday evening coming 11th April at 7pm with a home match to Killoe Óg in Clonbonny. We wish the management team of Padraig Kenny, Mick Shorthall, Cathal Twaddle and John Moran the very best of luck for the coming year.
Training for U6, U8, U10 & U12 will commence shortly in Clonbonny. The Shannon Gaels Executive would like to remind parents that membership is due for all players in each age group. It is important that such fees are paid before this training commences in the club.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Junior League: Our juniors were defeated by Kilbride on Friday last. The final score was – St. Faithleachs 2-06 Kilbride 2-09. Team: A. Manning, J. Walsh, D. McCormack, J. Hanly, A. Hanly, C. Gunn, D. Gibbons, J. Quigley (2-0), P. Reynolds, S. Kenny, C. Gannon (0-1), K. Farrell (0-2), P. Trautt (0-1), A. Brehon, D. Rooney (0-2). Subs: D. Thompson, D. Hussey, K. O’Grady.
Senior League – O’Rourke Cup: Our seniors play against Tulsk this coming Sunday 14th April in Tulsk at 2.30pm.
Junior Ladies: Our Junior Ladies play against Four Roads this coming Sunday 14th April. See Fixtures for Details of venue and time.
Minor – League: Our minor men had a win over St. Aidans at home on Tuesday last. The final score was: St. Faithleachs 2-11 St. Aidans 0-4. They recorded another win over Tulsk on Sunday last. The final score was: St. Faithleachs 2-12 Tulsk 2-09.
U16 Girls: Our U16 girls are now through to the semi-final of the D2 League having recorded 2 wins this week as follows – A win over St. Marys on Wednesday evening last in Tulsk. The final score was: St. Faithleachs 3-07 St. Marys 3-04. Team: D. McCaffrey, L. Hoare, M. Banahan, C. Brennan, A. Curley, S. Hoare, N. Scally (1-0), E. Hegarty (0-1), R. Banahan (0-3), R. Costello (1-1), L. Cox, T. Nerney & K. Browne. Subs: C. Glennon, S. Scally (1-0), J. Banahan, N. Parker (0-1), N. Hegarty, K. Byrne. A win over St. Dominic’s on Sunday last. Final Score: St. Faithleachs 4-05 St. Dominic’s 3-03. Team: D. McCaffrey, L. Hoare, M. Banahan, K. Browne, C. Brennan, A. Curley, S. Hoare, N. Scally(1-0), E. Hegarty(3-0), S. Scally, R. Costello(0-1), T. Nerney(0-1), C. Glennon, R. Banahan(0-1), L. Cox(0-2). Subs: N. Hegarty, K. Byrne, J. Banahan, L. Farrell.
U14 Boys – Féile: The U14 boys drew with Padraig Pearses at home on Friday last. The final score was: St. Faithleachs 4-05 Padraig Pearses 2-11. Replay fixed for this coming Thursday evening at 6.45pm in Padraig Pearses.
U14 Girls – Féile: Our U14 Girls play in the 1st Round of Féile this Monday evening against St. Barry’s at 6.45pm in Tarmonbarry.
U12 Girls: Well done to our U12 Girls who took part in the blitz on Saturday last in Tulsk.
Congratulations to the Boro Celtic team who were the winners of the Combined Counties football league last weekend.
Cards: The card game continues every Tuesday in the clubhouse at 9.00pm. All are very welcome. Last week’s game showed joint winners – Peggy/Jimmy & Sonny/Tom. Last game – Tom/James. The ticket winners were – Sean, Mick, PJ, Peggy and Pakie.
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to Phonsie & Peggy Moran and family on the death of Jack Moran. The club extends deepest sympathy to the Clarke Family on the death of Margaret (Peg) Clarke.
Kilgefin Community Games: Kilgefin Community Games are holding the annual sports day on Sunday 14th April at 2pm in St. Faithleachs GAA club grounds. There will be events for children from Under 8 to Under 16. If your child is interested in running, please encourage them to take part. All qualifiers will get the chance to represent Kilgefin at the County Athletics Finals in Ballyleague on Saturday, June 8th.
Community Games – Art/Handwriting: Well done to all who took part in the recent Community Games Art & Handwriting Competitions. Congratulations to the following competitors who went on to win County Medals as follows: Conor Rohan, 1st – U14 Boys art. Aoife Connaughton, 2nd – U10 Girls art. Conor Gannon, 2nd – U10 handwriting. Mark Cox, 3rd in the U13 handwriting.