Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Wedding
The marriage took place in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro on Saturday 28th May of Ashley Dennigan, daughter of Mike and Mary Dennigan, Mahoraveen and Damien Forkin, son of Christy and the late Phil Forkin, Derrinabrock, Cloontia, Co. Mayo. Maid of honour was Karina Dennigan, sister of the bride and the bridesmaids were Deborah O’Hara and Niamh Masterson both friends of the bride. Best man was Adrian Forkin, brother of the groom and the Groomsmen were Declan Davey and Tomás Mahon both friends of the groom. The Pageboys were Mikey Dennigan, cousin of the groom and Aaron Neilan nephew of the groom. Flower girl was Rosie Kearney cousin of the bride.
The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Joseph Gavigan, Kilmovee assisted by Fr. Turlough Baxter Killashee/Lanesboro. The wedding reception took place in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. We wish the happy couple many years of wedded happiness.
Death
The unexpected death took place at Mullingar Regional Hospital on Sunday 29th May of Betty Banahan, Cappagh, Curraghroe. Betty was predeceased not six months ago by her late husband Johnny and by her grandson Joey and great grandson Cody. Betty a native of Four-Mile-House will always be remembered as a big hearted and kind lady. She was a wonderful conversationalist and her house was always an open house where her welcoming and warm nature was always to the fore. Betty was a very religious lady whose faith meant everything to her. She was a wonderful friend and neighbour and her passing will leave a great emptiness in the hearts and minds of everyone that had the pleasure to know her. It was fitting that Betty had a great love of music and song as her heart was forever filled with happiness.
Betty reposed at Smyth’s Funeral Home on Thursday last. Her remains were removed on Friday to St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh for the Mass of the Resurrection. Following Mass, Betty was laid to rest in Cloontuskert Cemetery. To her daughters Ann, Elizabeth, Cathy, Majella, sons Martin, John, Noel, Timothy, relatives and many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Defibrillator Group Training
An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator. It is a portable, simple to use, computerised device. When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest it delivers a shock to the heart to allow it to resume its normal rhythm.
An AED checks the heart’s rhythm and it automatically recognises if there is a life threatening rhythm. Once detected the AED delivers a shock to stun the heart returning it to its normal rhythm.
The local defibrillator group is actively seeking new people in the Kilgefin, Ballyleague, Cashel, Killashee and Rathcline Lanesboro areas to become competent in the use of the Defibrillator. The group are also looking to retrain and refresh those that have already completed the course.
If you are interested please leave your name and phone number with Martina O’Brien personally in the shop or by phoning 086 3858934 or martinaclyne1@gmail.com
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Tom and Margaret Nohilly and their family Ruth, Hugh, Miriam and Colm, Rathcline Road on the death of Tom’s brother Johnny, Cummer, Tuam, Co. Galway who died on Friday 3rd June.
Your support required
The importance of defibrillators in the general area cannot be overstated. The lives it can save and has done in previous times are well documented. Over the time of the Covid restrictions the opportunity to raise funds for the replacement of batteries and pads as well as funding needed to replace and upgrade defibrillators could not take place.
Now an appeal for essential funding is being made and the group is appealing to your generosity to ensure all the upgrades and replacements can take place.
If you wish to contribute we ask that you donate by leaving money in an envelope marked with your name into Martina O’Brien at the Corner Shop.
Cemetery Sunday
We welcome back Cemetery Sundays to the parish and as usual the first celebration of the lives of those buried in Rathcline Cemetery will take place on Sunday 3rd July at 6pm. On Sunday 10th July the celebration of those buried will be in Lanesboro Cemetery at 6pm. The third and final celebration will take place in Clonbonny Cemetery on Sunday 17th July in Clonbonny Cemetery.
Everyone with family buried in the cemeteries are asked to tend to the graves in preparation of the celebration.
Fire & Rescue Service
During the time of the pandemic a lot of new people have moved to Lanesboro and Ballyleague making it their forever home. The opportunity below within the fire station team gives you the opportunity to further integrate yourself in our community.
Longford County Council Fire & Rescue Service is currently looking to create a panel for vacancies in the Retained Service of Lanesborough Fire Station. At Lanesborough Fire Station you will learn lifesaving skills, First Aid training/First Responder training and it is a golden opportunity for you to be giving back to your community.
The website is www.longfordcoco.ie or you can contact via email humanresources@longfordcoco.ie Longford County Council is an equal opportunities employer.
To qualify you must be living and working within a 5-minute mobilisation/response time to the Fire Station and must have a reasonable level of fitness.
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Football Qualifier
Roscommon, following the Connacht Championship now set their sights on the race for Sam Maguire and in today’s draw they have drawn Clare who overcame Meath last Saturday.
The game is scheduled to take place next weekend and we wish the Murtagh brothers and their Roscommon team mates the very best of luck.
Longford GAA Draw
Last year the supporters of Longford GAA really rose to the occasion for the inaugural Club Longford’s draw. Thanks to your wonderful support and encouragement Club Longford will again have another draw this summer with the draw taking place on Saturday 30th July. While results are not instant the behind the scenes of funding is assisting in putting in place sound and solid foundations for the development of our underage players to seamlessly develop into senior players and this has been set in motion due to your wonderful support of last years draw.
To reach much higher levels more funding is required ensuring that all teams are fully equipped with the very best enabling them to achieve great things for our county. Again Club Longford is in your hands to help make Longford competitors in the very top level within Leinster and nationally.
The prizes for the draw are: 1st Prize: Volkswagen Golf 2.0l R-Line or €40,000, 2nd: €1,500 Center Parcs Voucher (Sponsored by M&N Nolan Motors), 3rd: 2 VIP Tickets to Garth Brooks in Croke Park + Accommodation, 4th: €1,000 (Sponsored by Nally’s Forecourt Ltd. Ballymahon), 5th: €500 (Sponsored by Lir Analytical), 6th: Overnight Stay for 2 with Dinner at Viewmount House, 7th: €250, 8th: €250, 9th: €250 and 10th: €250
Tickets are priced at €50 each or what was the hugely popular option last year of 3 for €125
Tickets can be bought by contacting me at joeaobrien@outlook.com 0862460840, through PayPal or in the shop or from Louis Skelly.
Day with the Stars
The Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse will take place on Sunday week 19th June for what promises to be a wonderful musical return filling the air around Roscommon with superb country music. Buses and tours are being organised from all over the country just to be in Roscommon so you should not miss what promises to be a fabulous day. This year the day will feature Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Robert Mizzell, Jimmy Buckley, Philomena Begley, Patrick Feeney, Ray Lynam, Claudia Buckley to name but a few. This musical celebration promises to be one of the most fantastic days ever in Roscommon. Tickets can be booked and purchased in O’Brien’s 043 33 21107. Tickets are priced at €30. Children U12, accompanied by an adult, will be admitted free of charge. The gates will open at 12 noon and the show will commence at 2pm.
Thank You
Lanesboro Tidy Towns Committee would like to thank everyone who supported their church gate collection last weekend. Anyone who missed the collection and would like to support the Tidy Towns can leave their donation in with Joe & Martina O’Brienor to Mags
Your help required
To manage and maintain the high standard of the Two Provinces Triathlon the club is seeking the support of people from the local area to help with stewarding, marshalling and the running of the events on both the Friday and Saturday13th and 14th July. If you can help please sign the sheet with your name and phone number that is in O’Brien’s shop as soon as you can please.
Thank You
Our Big Toddle for Barnardos which was held on Friday 27th May by Lanesboro Ballyleague Preschool on the Green was a huge success. The children’s enjoyment of the walk was heightened by the presence of of the Lanesboro Community College students and teachers who took a break from their sports day to clap and cheer the little ones on. The weather was beautiful and the children wore their little super hero masks with pride and some of them sang songs as they walked. A whole lap of the track was completed without any mishaps or accidents before returning to the preschool where a well deserved treat was enjoyed by all.
The sum of €1235 was raised by the children for Barnardos. A big thank you to everyone. This was a terrific example of children helping children in need.
Aquathon
Last week seen the commencement of the Midlands Aquathon Series. Lanesboro Tri Club were the hosts of week 1 and this swim/run was held in glorious sunshine.
There were a very big number of entrants and it was great to see the tri club active in organising events once again.
The club is presently in the middle of its preparation for the Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon on 14th July.
Choir Invitation
Longford Voices United Contemporary & Gospel Choir is inviting New Members to join. We Sing All Genres of Music in a Fun & Lively Style. Information can be got by phoning 0872101376
Christmas Concert in June
With just three-weeks left until the Gala Christmas in June concert, Sunday 26th June, with the aim to raise funds and create a critical awareness for Brain Tumour Ireland.
Barbara Dowling has put in a massive effort for this very unique Christmas in June Concert that will feature an exceptionally large choir and orchestra. The concert will be very distinctive playing such Christmas favourites like Polar Express and Jingle Bells with a twist and the majority of the arrangements are pieces that have never been performed here before and especially in the month of June.
The concert will take place in the Waterford Institute of Education Arena. The choir of 200+ will be accompanied by an orchestra of 200+ who will be travelling from all over Ireland, Europe, Great Britain and the USA in order to participate, all at their own expense and others from RTÉ, BBC orchestras, Garda and Army bands and freelancers. The Orchestral and Choral aspects of the production will be spearheaded by Liam Daly, Dr. Kevin O’Carroll, Niall Crowley and Éimear Noone (of Oscar fame).The compѐre will be Evelyn Grant (Lyric FM)
All the monies raised through ticket sales are going directly to Brain Tumour Ireland (CHY20506). No funds will be going to cover expenses – all funds are for the charity. All instrumentalists and singers are contributing €25 in order to participate.
Tickets cost €25 and include complimentary glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite.ie just type in “Christmas in June in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland” If you cannot go you why not donate the ticket price to Brain Tumour Ireland
Barbara can be contacted on irishchristmasinjune@gmail.com
Your support will be greatly appreciated
Honda 50 Run
The Honda 50 Run returns to Lanesboro on Sunday next 12th June all in aid of Longford Multiple Sclerosis. The Run will start from St. Mary’s Hall at 12 noon. The regulation of no helmet no start will be strictly enforced. For all other details contact Jimmy 087 2289468.
If you would like to support you can buy tickets prices at €5 for the following prizes 1st Carraig Beag 8kw solid fuel free standing stove valued at over €1,000. 2nd prize 3 night cruise for 3 people in any one of the boats based in Ireland, on the Thames, Scotland, France, Netherlands, Belgium or Germany. 3rd prize is a Meal for two in the Copperstill Restaurant in Dromod. 4th prize a bottle of Brandy and 5th prize 2 Bottles of Wine. Tickets are on sale in O’Brien’s or from Jimmy Clancy. They will also be on sale on the day at the registration in St. Mary’s Hall.
Mothers & Others
Our Mothers & Others group is now up and running with huge interest and turnouts at the Wednesday evening sessions in Clonbonny. Previous football experience is absolutely not a requirement. If you’re looking to join a team for a bit of fitness, football and mostly fun please join us. Whether you intend to play or help, or if you know anyone that would be interested in this new exciting venture, please contact Michelle (086) 1699466 or Sheila (087) 9377839. Keep an eye on the newly created Facebook page for more information: rathcline gaa mothers & others – search results | Facebook
Please support Cloontuskert Grotto
The grotto at Cloontuskert was erected in 1987 to commemorate the Marian Year to honour Our Lady of the Rosary. Sadly on the 8th December 2021 during storm Barra, it was extensively damaged by a falling tree. A committee has now been formed to take on the task of rebuilding the Grotto. The total cost of the rebuild including replacing the statue is in the region of €3000.
With the work coming near conclusion the committee would like to thank everyone that has donate to the rebuild and ask anyone that it has slipped their mind to make their donation as soon as possible.
The new committee hope with your support and generosity to fully restore the Grotto and once again make it a focal point to honour Our Lady. They have set up an idonate page for anyone wishing to be associated with its rebuild or you can give directly to the following committee members where they will gratefully accept any donations treasurers Dympna Trautt, Áine Brady or Johnny Malone, and Sean Carty. You can obtain further information by contacting 086 3551103.
Please see Cloontuskert Grotto Facebook Page to see more information on how to donate through idonate.
Ballyleague Bingo continues
Ballyleague Bingo has returned to Ballyleague Hall on Thursday nights last and will continue every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
Ballyboro
Ballyboro wishes all its players who are commencing exams this Wednesday the very best of luck.
The club are staging two Summer Camps in the coming weeks. The first one takes place from 25th to 29th of July and is completely booked out. There are 3 places available for the second Camp which takes place on 15th to 19th August.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
Brown Coins
Ballyleague National School Parents’ Association are currently undertaking a fundraising initiative by collecting ‘brown coins'(1c, 2c & 5c coins). Do you have a jar/container of these coins in your home and are willing to donate them to the school? If so, please contact Angela Mullooly (087-7955098), Noreen Hanley (087-6944775) or Claire Flynn (086-8814590) to arrange collection/delivery.
Tidy Towns Lottery
On Tuesday 6th June the jackpot for the Lanesboro Tidy Towns lottery stood at €8,400 and as it was not won the jackpot rose to €8,500 for the draw on Tuesday 7th June. The winning numbers drawn on the 31st May were 1, 14, 19 and 27. The winner of the €50 prize was Jay, Leah and Becky Hanley, Corrigeen and the three €20 prizes were won by Mary Donlon c/o XLNTEE, Lorraine Kearney c/o Mags and Pauline Casey, Lehery.
The funds raised from the lottery is providing the financial support to do lots of planting around the town where the most recent is the shrubs planted on the recently renovated footpaths around the corner on the Longford Road. Your support is enabling the planting and we encourage greater support for funding of other upcoming projects.
Rathcline 50/50
The Rathcline GAA weekly 50/50 draw took place on Monday 23rd May took place in the Adie’s Bar. The jackpot for the lucky winner stood continues to be amazing and a very high figure of €567. Éabha Fitzpatrick, Aughamore was the very lucky winners of this excellent prize.
The jackpot pool is continuing to break the €500 barrier on a very regular basis and this is totally down to your tremendous support. The Monday night draw 50/50 draw took place on Monday night 6th June at 7.30 pm in Clarke’s Bar. The club is extremely grateful for your continued remarkable support.
The club would love to attract former residents, players and supporters living locally and away from home to play the Rathcline 50/50 online by downloading the Rathcline GAA club app and play the weekly 50/50. The cost of the yearly pink ticket is €100 giving two free draw entries and for 6 months the green ticket for €50 giving one free draw.
Your support is and continues to make a very positive difference to the club going forward.
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of alcoholics are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre building at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral on St. Mel’s Road, any Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A one-day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday 20th August. The bus will leave Ballyleague hall at 7am. For all enquiries and bookings contact Mary 043 33 21969. Information on the pilgrimage can be got at www.loughderg.org
Lanesboro Library
The opening hours of Lanesboro are: Monday 2pm-8pm
Tuesday 2pm-6pm, Wednesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. The library will be closed all day on a Thursday. Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm
Bodhran classes
Cruinniú na N’Óg – Music Bonanza!!
Bodhran workshop will take place in Lanesboro Library commencing on Saturday June 11th at 10am.
This is a free workshop for children 6+. As places are limited, please book by phoning 043 33 21291 or in person at the library desk.
Knitting & Crochet Group
Knitting & Crochet group will meet every Monday 2pm-4pm
Poetry & Music Circle
Poetry & Music circle will revert to meeting on 2nd & 4th Monday of each month 4.15pm – 5.30pm.
Photocopying, printing and scanning services are available at the library. Enquiries: lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
EmployAbility Midlands
If you have a disability, illness or injury and would like help to find a job, contact Brenda on 086 3872 855 or email: longford@employabilitymidlands.com or Siobhan on 086 833 8027 or email: siobhan@employabilitymidlands.com, we will be happy to tell you more about how we can help you find employment.
EmployAbility Midlands is funded through the Department of Social Protection to support people with disabilities to find and maintain employment in the open labour market.
Kilgefin Parish
Parish Priest: Fr Dan (087 2706060)
Adoration in Ballyleague Church every Friday morning 10.30am. – 11.30a.m. and every Friday night in Curraghroe Church 8.30p.m. – 9.30p.m.
Pilgrimage: One day pilgrimage to Lough Derg takes place on Saturday 20th August, 2022. Bus leaves Ballyleague Hall at 7am. Enquiries call Mary 043 3321969
Ballyleague Bingo in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night at 8.30p.m. Please support.
Progressive 25 card game in St Faithleach’s Clubhouse every Tuesday at 9pm. New players and beginners very welcome.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes: Bishop Kevin will lead the diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from 24th – 29th August. To book, please contact Joe Walsh Tours on 01-241 0800 or download the booking form at www.joewalshtours.ie
St. Mary’s Church
Rosary Rally
All-Ireland rosary rally pilgrimage will take place to Knock Shrine on Saturday next 4th June. The bus will leave from Longford Arm Barracks picking up at St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 10am and at Ballyleague Church at 10.05am.
Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A one-day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday 20th August. The bus will leave Ballyleague hall at 7am. For all enquiries and bookings contact Mary 043 33 21969. Information on the pilgrimage can be got at www.loughderg.org
Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in the church from 10.30am until 8pm. It is very important that there will be at least two people in the church for each hour of the Adoration.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament has resumed on Friday evenings, starting this Friday evening and it will take place between 6pm and 6.45pm. Exposition will be followed Mass at 7pm. It is also an opportunity to avail of the opportunity for Confession.
Parish contacts
Fr. Sergiy can be contacted at the presbytery or by phoning 3321166 or 0833892362. For added support and assistance, you can also contact Fr. Merlyn Kenny, Newtowncashel 0860603433 and Fr. Turlough Baxter, Killashee 0879972259 who as you know are assisting in our parish.
Shannon Gaels
Results/fixtures
Our U15 team were beaten in their league final after extra time. The lads took the game to extra time and unfortunately lost out following a really massive effort. Well done to all the lads and team management for reaching the final.
This Tuesday in Pearse Park our U12 team play Wolfe Tone Óg in the League Final. We wish the lads well and look forward to another great performance from this talented team.
Exams
For those in Junior and Leaving Certificate it is exam time and the club would like to sincerely wish every student, club member or not, the very best of luck for a successful time through the exams over the next few weeks.
Important Cúl Camp
The Lanesboro Cúl Camp for Clonbonny on 11th July has now reached its current capacity of 80 kids. Please see below the link to complete for anyone who wishes to join the waiting list for additional places, which hopefully we will be in a position to offer in the weeks ahead.
Those who complete the form 1st – will be offered the 1st places so please register your interest asap if hoping to have your children attend.
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Stewards needed
The Lanesboro Tri club is looking for people to act as stewards for the upcoming Two Provinces Triathlon in Lanesboro and Ballyleague on Saturday 14th July. If you would like to make yourself available please leave your name and phone number into O’Brien’s shop.
Rathcline GAA notes
Click on the attachment and see PRO Cathal Chapman’s latest comprehensive update on the club is this week. Cathal’s weekly reports are most definitely worth a read.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Notre Dam University
A group from Notre Dame University, Indiana USA visited St. Faithleach’s on Saturday for a fun filled day of sport and socialising. Followed by music in the Clubhouse. A great day was had by all. Thank you to all our volunteers..
Senior Men
Well done to the lads on a great hard fought victory over Padraig Pearses on Friday evening in the O’Rourke Cup.
Well Done
To Jamie Betts and his Roscommon U17 teammates on winning the Connacht shield.
Underage Training
Continues every Thursday evening at 6:30pm at the pitch. All levels and new members welcome. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Cúl Camps
Kellogg’s Cúl Camps will run at St. Faithleach’s GAA Complex from August 1st to 5th 2022 for Boys and Girls aged 6-13.
Volunteers
The minor club are looking for volunteers to help at the Underage trainings on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. If you would like to help please contact David Harrison or any club committee member.
Lotto
Jackpot €12000. Envelopes available at all local outlets. Thank you for your continued support.