Author: Joe

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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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death A man of the community, a man very proud of his parish and a feature at so many parish events the loss of Michael Hanley, Cashelbeg, on Saturday 26th October  at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar was…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Cemetery Sunday – Very Important Advance Notice I have just been informed there will be significant changes to the dates and times of the Blessing of the Graves (Cemetery Sunday) at our three cemeteries in 2025. On…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Clock Changes on Sunday morning In the early hours of this Sunday morning 27th October summer time will come to an end and we will see the beginning of winter time with the clocks going back 1…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Fashion Show The County Longford ICA Federation is once again hosting a Fashion Show. This year there will be a host of celebrities strutting their stuff on the catwalk and a wonderful night’s entertainment is assured. The…

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