Author: Joe

Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Mindless Vandalism The consequence of not being policed was really highlighted last Sunday 25th August and that we continue not to be policed is truly a shame on Garda management and an insult to our community. What…

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Facing into the Abyss Back in the first August edition of the Mayo weekly paper The Western People, Edwin McGreal wrote a very thought provoking article  ‘We’re sleepwalking into rural decimation’. Another article on similar lines “We’re sleepwalking into something…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Book Launch On Saturday last the Corlea Trackway Centre was filled to overflowing for the launch of Martin Carberry’s book “Wood of the Stony Land”. It was wonderful to see so many different generations from Derryhaun and…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Shamrock 165 Shamrock 165 is a trilogy of books written by Sligo native Gavin Walsh on the first ever Aer Lingus plane crashed on Snowdonia National Park, Wales This is the true story of both the Irish…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Electric Vehicle Charger I have just been informed by EasyGo that their electric charging points in Lanesboro car park have just become active. This is a fantastic facility for those in need of charging within and passing…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Samaritan Information Meeting Athlone Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their 24hr befriending service. Could you be a Samaritan volunteer? No experience or qualification needed as we will train, mentor and support you. If you think you…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death It was with great sadness we learned of the death at care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon on Sunday 21st July of Mrs May O’Connor, St. Mary’s Terrace, Ballyleague. May who…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Tommy Fleming in Concert Rathcline GAA hosts the legendary Tommy Fleming in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 24th November at 8pm. The New York Times described Tommy as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ and to have someone of…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Win a New Hyundai on Saturday This coming Saturday 20th July the annual Club Longford GAA draw for a first prize of a Hyundai Tucson or an alternative cash prize €40,000 will take place. Second prize is…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death Sudden deaths bring a big shock to a community and none more so than on Friday 28th June when we learned of the sudden death of one of our best known and popular locals Patrick Hannon,…

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