Lanesboro & Ballyleague Notes

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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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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