Author: Joe

Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death A man of in-depth knowledge of the land and farming will be a great loss to our community with the passing of Sylvester Regan, Rockwood House, Ballyleague. Syl as he was most commonly known was predeceased…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death A fatal diagnosis brings a great horror and it takes a remarkable person to see beyond and face it with a vibrancy that ran through their very being all their life. Such was the manner that…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Last week the Longford Leader due to pressure of space could not include all my notes. As a consequence, I am repeating most of last week’s notes along with this week’s notes. Every good heath, happiness and…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death From Foxford to Drinagh via Dublin and Athlone Sally Toolan brought a wonderful vibrancy to each community. Sally, nee Mullagh, passed away at the Regional Hospital, Mullingar; on Saturday 14th December following a very short illness.…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Christmas Greetings As this will be the last issue to reach everyone home and abroad in my Longford Leader column and my blog page www.joeobrien.ie I would like to wish all my readers and their families a…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Storm Darragh Storm Darragh ploughed through the country on Friday night last leaving a trail of destruction right through our area. Mainly, it was the lack of electricity that caused the greatest problems and as I write…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Lanesboro Christmas Fair Sunday next 8th December in Lanesboro’s Parish Hall the annual Christmas Fair will take place. There will be a great number of stalls selling a wide array of items including food, crafts and gift…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Sports book of the Year This week we heard the fabulous news that has brought wonderful acclaim to local man Gavin Cooney, son of Albert and Carolyn Cooney, Lehery. Gavin co- wrote a sports book which won…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Blood Transfusion Service The Irish Blood Transfusion Service will be in the Longford Arms on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November. There is a huge and constant demand for blood and if you gave blood…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Lanesboro C.C. Open Night Lanesboro Community College that continues to go from strength to strength will host their annual ‘Open Night’ on this Thursday 14th November at 7pm. The school’s growing status sees the numbers continue to…

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