Author: Joe

Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death This week we saw the passing of legends of our time with the passing of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Tommy Gorman and the man that was not only legendary but iconic no matter where he was to…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Lord Mayor In old money and for my generation it was always known as Lord Mayor but now that title has changed to Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council. Following the recent local elections the new council members…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Class Reunion On Saturday week 29th June a reunion of the Convent of Mercy Leaving Cert class of 1974 will take place in Lanesboro to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Leaving Cert. The celebrations will commence…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Class Reunion On Saturday 29th June a reunion of the Convent of Mercy class of 1974 will take place in Lanesboro to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their Leaving Cert class. The celebrations will commence with a…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death Many years ago a quiet couple along with their family came to live in Lanesboro. In their quiet inimitable way they blended in and became a great asset to our community. On Tuesday last 28th May…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Table Quiz on Friday How is your sporting knowledge? Do you fancy yourself as a sports buff? On Friday night next 31st May the Lanesborough Ballyleague Twinning Association will host ‘A Question of Sport’. This is a…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Table Quiz How is your sporting knowledge? Do you fancy yourself as a sports buff? On Friday 31st May the Lanesborough Ballyleague Twinning Association will host ‘A Question of Sport’. This is a unique quiz as it…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Community Games on Sunday Down through the years so many of us came through the Community Games and the enjoyment it gave us all was fantastic. We have had many successes in both the county and national…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death It was with great sadness we learned of the unexpected death on Tuesday 30th April of Sean Hanley, Lisnaria, Roscommon. Sean born and reared in Lisnaria was predeceased by his parents Paddy and Bridie Hanley and…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes New Defibrillator location Following the completion of the building at the premises at Rathcline Crossroads (Eircode N39 NN73) it is with great delight that let you know that once again the defibrillator has been put back on…

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