Author: Joe

Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes New County Chairman Many congratulations to Albert Cooney who recently took the reins of Longford GAA when he was elected to Chairman of the County Board at the recent county convention. Albert was Treasurer for the past…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Potential Accommodation Providers sought The invitation to anybody in the Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Killashee, Newtowncashel and the surrounding towns and parishes are beginning to express their interest in providing B&B, Guest House and house rental. Fáilte Ireland will…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Christmas Visitors Over the days of Christmas is was wonderful and thrilling to see so many returning to the native sod to visit family and friends. It is always great to renew old acquaintances and recount the…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Note As I won’t be in position to write notes for the Leader this week and next I will publish local updates here. The very best to all readers for a great Christmas and a very special 2020…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Happy Christmas I would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers and their families the very best for a fabulous Christmas and may 2020 fulfil all your dreams and wishes. It continues to be a…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Santa comes to O’Brien’s Last Saturday evening Rathcline Senior club approached Martina and myself to see if they could host Santa Claus in our shop on Sunday next. We readily agreed and were very happy and indeed…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Christmas Whist Drive Lanesboro Social Services gives greatly to people in need in our community. They cannot do all this great work without your continued support either by your attendance at the monthly Whist Drives or by…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes The best in Ireland On Saturday night last 23rd November in the Conrad Hotel Dublin Triathlon Ireland held its annual awards and presentation night. Lanesboro Triathlon club travelled in great numbers and with some hope of national…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Due Recognition For his lifetime, if not a player or supporter, Eamonn Bolger, Ballyleague, has been a tireless volunteer in many codes. Last week in Farmleigh House, Dublin he received national recognition when winning the Federation of…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Breakfast Morning on Sunday Lanesboro Tidy Towns committee is once again hosting what has now become a hugely popular Breakfast Morning in Lanesboro Parish Hall on Sunday next 17th November from 9 30 am until 12.30 pm. Tickets priced…

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