Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Tuesday 20th June 2017

First of all, my apologies to everyone that has been trying to log on to the notes for the past few weeks and have been finding it a tough task. The company that holds my .ie address has been bought over and since then things have been terrible despite many many phone calls. Hopefully this is now rectified (as they have told me) and things can get back to normal.

Thanks again for your patience

Joe

Lanesboro Ballyleague

 

 

 

 

Naming the Bridge – buy on PayPal

The novel idea of you having your opportunity of Naming the Bridge has really taken off and there is a great interest coming from both home and abroad.

There has been interest from many people from out of town and looking for a method of payment. The committee has set up a PayPal account to enable everyone to buy their tickets. When you make your contribution, the committee will private mail the photograph of the tickets with your details on it. You can think of this as eticktes.

Our PayPal address is for payment is loughreemonsterfestival@gmail.com

The winning ticket will have the honour of naming the Lanesboro /Ballyleague for the week of the festival. The name can be family name or any such name as long as it deemed appropriate by the committee. The committee will have a photograph embossed on signs and placed one each side of the bridge for the week with the winner’s name on it. It can be your bridge for the week. This can be a fabulous opportunity for those home or away to support the festival and also have the honour of their name on the bridge for the week.

Tickets will be on sale locally, from any member of the committee and they cost €2 each or 3 for €5.The closing date for buying the tickets is Friday 28th July and the draw will take place on Saturday night 29th July at the Official Opening of the Festival and the second night of the play The Lough Ree Monster.

Alternatively, if you do not want to use PayPal and you want to buy some tickets you can contact me joea@iol.ie phone 086-2460840.

This is a most unique opportunity for some lucky person or family.

Wooden Spoon opens on Sunday

While we all bemoaned the closure of the Sister restaurant last Friday after a few years in business we were heartened to learn that on Sunday next 25th new proprietors will take over the restaurant. The Wooden Spoon will be under the management of Mary Feeney and her son Mikey, The Green. Both have a history in the catering business and it is great and very welcome to see the restaurant opening. The Wooden Spoon will open for business on Sunday next 25th from 10am to 6pm. and will open daily from 8.30am to 8pm.

We wish Mary and Mikey the very best of luck and longevity in their new business.

Annual Kayaking Camp starts on Monday

The annual Kayak Summer Camp will take place in Lanesboro/Ballyleague from Monday nest 26th June to Friday 30th June. The camp will be for ages 10 to 17-year-old. Book your place now and avoid disappointment phone 087 2977769 or 087 6675275. This is always a fun filled week

Clothes Collection

Lanesborough/Ballyleague Community Childcare Service Ltd are having a clothes collection.  If you have any​ unwanted clothes, bed linen, soft toys, curtains, paired shoes, handbags could you please place them in a refuse sack and leave them up to our service on the Green.  They can be left in the open shed at the front of the building.  Any money raised as a result of this collection will go towards buying new toys and materials for our new school year beginning in September.  Thanking you for your support.

Skydiving Donal

Donal Chapman, Lisnacusha will undertake a charity skydive during July in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Longford and he is seeking your support. Sponsorship cards are on counters in all businesses in town. This will be a huge undertaking by Donal and he really deserves all of our support.

Double Victories

Last weekend was a great one for the counties of Longford and Roscommon as both sides had comfortable wins.

Longford started things off on Saturday when they travelled to Drogheda to play hosts Louth. Longford with local lad Liam Connerton starring in a 2-15 to 1-10 comprehensive victory.

On Sunday, all roads led to Hyde Park for the Connacht semi-final where Roscommon took on Leitrim for place in the Connacht Final where the winners would face Galway. Local Murtagh brothers Ciaran, Diarmuid and Brian all played their part in the victory and David Rooney, panel member, did not get a run on the day. Roscommon emerged comfortable winners on a scoreline of 2-23 to 1-09 and they now set up a rematch of last year’s Connacht Final. Roscommon on their recent performances are proving that they are in winning form and in the right frame of mind to defeat Galway in Salthill on Sunday 9th July.

Rathcline go to Galway Races

The Bernard Keane, SuperValu Rathcline GAA Race Day will once again take place to the famed Galway Races on Monday 31st July. The Race Day year on year proves to be the social events of the year for the club and it is a very special occasion for the club hosting such a wonderful day at the Galway Races, a venue famous worldwide for spectacular racing and day’s out.

Because of limited seating there is always a waiting list such is the demand for tickets and the advice is to book your seat early to avoid disappointment.

Buying your ticket entitles you to Admission with a free race card, free parking, location in the Killanin Stand overlooking the racecourse and finishing line, four course meal, €5 drinks voucher, tipsters in the Pavilion, bar facilities, Tote betting in the Pavilion and after race entertainment. There will also be a best dressed lady competition. Tickets, which are wonderful value €120, can be booked by contacting Liam Connerton 086-8756405, Stephen Rooney 086-3176301 or Alan Fayne 087-1157806.

Two Province Triathlon

Lanesboro Triathlon Club are holding the “Two Provinces Kidathon” on Friday 14th July and the “Two Provinces Triathlon” on Saturday 15th July in the village of Ballyleague/Lanesboro and surrounding areas. This year’s event is both a National Series and Super Series event and is expecting to attract around 500 competitors. The large number of competitors and supporters, along with road closures during the races means there will be some traffic disruption:

Friday 14th July General disruption between 5:30pm and 9:00pm due to people traveling to and participating in the kids’ race.

Longford County Council have granted permission to hold the race on Rathcline Rd between 7.30pm and 8.30pm. The kids cycle takes place on this road between the entrance to quarry and Harold’s Cross.

Saturday 15th July General disruption between 7:30am and 3:00pm due to people traveling to and participating in the adult race.

To ensure safety of competitors, Roscommon County Council have granted a road closure order for the R371 Strokestown Rd (Ballyleague to Scramogue) between 10.45am and 2.00 pm. The cycle part of our race takes place on this road.

The cycle will also result in some disruption on the N63 from the Lanesboro Parish Hall to the Slieve Bawn Hotel between 10.45am-2.00pm.

Additionally, Longford County Council have granted permission to hold the race on Rathcline Rd between 11.30am and 2.30 pm. The adult run takes place on this road between the entrance to quarry and Harold’s Cross.

The club would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this causes and invite everyone to come along and cheer on the athletes. This is a big event for the area!

Call for Marshals: The Two Provinces Triathlon cannot run smoothly and so successfully without the help of the local volunteers on the day. If you would like to lend a hand and enjoy the atmosphere of race day, please drop your name into Joe O’Brien’s Corner Shop and we will get in touch with you…

Aquathon:

Two Provinces Aquathon 2017 Lanesboro Triathlon Club are holding the Two Provinces Aquathon on Wednesday 28th June. It is the fourth event of the Midlands Aquathon Series and we’re expecting a good crowd of athletes looking to pick up points ahead of the series finale in Athlone the following week.

The run will be held on the Rathcline Road and for reasons of safety, between 7:30pm to 8:30pm, traffic on the road will be marshalled and directed by An Garda Síochána.

Tourism Co-Op Draw

The numbers drawn in the Lanesboro Tidy Towns lotto on Tuesday 13th June were; 2, 13, 21 and 30. There was no winner of the jackpot of €7,200.  The winner of the €50 prize was Anita Trimble c/o Yacht bar, and the three €20 winners were Grainne Thompson, Ballyleague, Alan Hanley, Corrigeen and Carol Ferguson, Lanesboro.

50/50

Monday night last 12th June the 50/50 took place in the Adie’s Bar. The winning pool amounted to €420 and the winners were Leah, Jay and Becky Hanley are the children of Kevin and Fiona Corrigeen. The club would like to congratulate them on their great win and thank the Hanley family for their support and we would like to thank everyone that continue to buy tickets for their great support.

Tickets are on sale locally at €2 each and your support will be greatly appreciated. Alternatively, you can by the pink ticket for the year for just €100 and have 2 free weeks

Could you sell €2 lotto envelopes in your workplace or your neighbourhood weekly? If you can help in any way with the sales of lotto please contact the Executive

Midsummers Day with the Stars

The annual Midsummers Day with the Stars is back again at Roscommon Racecourse on Sunday next 25th June. This event has continued to grow greatly in the past few year and why wouldn’t with stars like Nathan Carter, Big Tom, Michael English, Jimmy Buckley, Cliona Hagan and many more providing the entertainment on the day.

Tickets are on sale in O’Brien’s admission is €25 and the show will begin at 2pm.

Lough Ree Monster Festival Update

The Lough Ree Festival will be launched on Friday and Saturday night 28th and 29th July in St. Mary’s Hall when the John Kenny written, Dermot Healy directed play The Lough Ree Monster will make its stage debut. The play has a host of locals from Cashel, Ballyleague and Lanesboro and it promises to be fabulous launch nights. Rehearsals are progressing in the Hall twice and sometimes three times a week in preparation for the big weekend.

Tickets will be on sale next week.

The full music programme for the Monster Festival is nearing completion and there is an exciting line up to cover all music tastes throughout the weekend.

Already we have Cliona Hagan, who is after blasting onto the Irish country music scene less than twelve ago, Cliona has left her unique stamp with her latest singles; “We’re All Gonna Die Someday”, “Cowboy Yodel Song” And “I Need Someone to Hold Me When I Cry.” Cliona will be preceded by young and highly thought of young man David Kiernan who is making waves on the music scene.

Katie Gallagher who has been described as a bright, up-and coming singer/songwriter/musician Ballymahon lady who is really making a name for herself on the music scene will play before Entertainer of the Year, the legendary Mike Denver. Longford rock band Reprisal, a trio from Longford, who play hard hitting energetic rock will play before the AC/DC tribute band IE/DC. This line up is without doubt once of the best line ups anywhere in the country and the committee has worked hard to ensure that the people of the area will get the very bestof entertainment.

Natty Wailer a founding member of Bob Marley and the Wailers will play a concert on the green area beside the duck pond on Saturday afternoon. This is a gesture by the committee to thank everyone that has helped us in so many ways since our inception and we invite absolutely everyone to come along and enjoy the afternoon of music. Natty Wailer will be preceded by local band Painted Skies featuring Adam Farrell, Ballyleague, Adam Fenelon, Killoe, the two Adams are joined by Maryann Lynch from Ardagh.

The Lough Ree Monster will emerge from Lough Ree on Friday night 4th and we look forward to a massive crowd down at the river to welcome the Monster back after a 25-year absence. The Monster will remain in the bay area for the weekend and it will leave during a firework display on the Sunday night.

Foosball Tournament

The Foosball pitch has just been completed and there is no doubt that there will be massive fun and competitiveness playing this game. The game is based on the table soccer game that we all know. Throughout the Lough Ree Festival there will be a Foosball tournament taking place and more details will be available in the next few days. The teams will comprise of a panel of 6 and the teams can be male and female or mixed.

Make sure you are in the area for this fabulous weekend and join in the fun of the Lough Ree Monster. This is the place to be for a fun weekend of music and entertainment.

Rehearsals going great

The cast of the Lough Ree Monster play has moved to the stage of St. Marys Hall on Wednesday night last in preparation for its debut on Friday 28th July. The play will also take place the following night Saturday 29th July and both nights will be used as the official launch nights of the Lough Ree Monster Festival.

Tickets for the play and launch of the Lough Ree Monster Festival will be on sale from next week.

Tourism Course

Longford College of Further Education are now enrolling for the Tourism with Business level 5 & 6 courses beginning September 2017. With the imminent arrival of Center Parcs, tourism related employment is expected to grow in County Longford. To apply go to www.longfordcfe.com or email hjohnston.tcl@lwetb.ie

Come to our Meeting

The Lough Ree Monster Festival committee meet every Wednesday in St. Mary’s Parish Hall at 9pm and we would love to have more people from the community of Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Cashel and Killashee join us for what promises to be a special event for the entire community on Friday and Saturday 28th/29th July and August Bank Holiday. Feel free to call into us any Wednesday night.

Convent of Mercy 1977 L.C.

Did you do your Leaving Cert. in the Convent of Mercy in 1977? It is hoped to have a reunion of the class of 40 years ago – Are you one of the girls that began secondary school in September 1972 or the intervening years and in June 1977 sat your Leaving Certificate in the former Convent of Mercy, Secondary School in Lanesboro?  The get together will more than likely happen in September or October.  Members or that class are asked to contact Geraldine (087 2224048) or Bridie (087 2218484) or e mail lanesborolc1977@yahoo.com

Rathcline GAA

Well Done

We would like to say well done to Denis Connerton, Liam Connerton, who played a starring role panel member Shane Kenny and analysist Cian O’Brien on Longford’s great victory over Louth on Saturday.

Keane’s Sponsored Race Day

The Bernard Keane, SuperValu Rathcline GAA Race Day will once again take place to the famed Galway Races on Monday 31st July. The Race Day year on year proves to be the social event of the year for the club and it is a very special occasion for the club hosting such a wonderful day at the Galway Races venue famous worldwide for spectacular racing and day’s out.

Because of limited seating there is always a waiting list such is the demand for tickets and the advice is to book your seat early to avoid disappointment.

Buying your ticket entitles you to Admission with a free race card, free parking, location in the Killanin Stand overlooking the racecourse and finishing line, four course meal, €5 drinks voucher, tipsters in the Pavilion, bar facilities, Tote betting in the Pavilion and after race entertainment. There will also be a best dressed lady competition. Tickets, which are wonderful value €120, can be booked by contacting Liam Connerton 086-8756405, Stephen Rooney 086-3176301 or Alan Fayne 087-1157806.

50/50

Monday night last 12th June the 50/50 took place in the Adie’s Bar. The winning pool amounted to €420 and the winners were Leah, Jay and Becky Hanley are the children of Kevin and Fiona Corrigeen. The club would like to congratulate them on their great win and thank the Hanley family for their support and we would like to thank everyone that continue to buy tickets for their great support.

Tickets are on sale locally at €2 each and your support will be greatly appreciated. Alternatively, you can by the pink ticket for the year for just €100 and have 2 free weeks

Could you sell €2 lotto envelopes in your workplace or your neighbourhood weekly? If you can help in any way with the sales of lotto please contact the Executive

Minor Club

Cúl Camp dates: The Cúl camps will take place in Rathcline from Monday 24th to Friday 28th July. The cost of Cúl Camps this year is €60 for 1st child, second child €50 and third/fourth €40.

Bookings can be made online www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie or to Damien Sheridan, GAA Coaching Officer, Pearse Park, Battery Road, Longford, phone 087-9126556.

U8 Respect Exhibition blitz will take place in Forgney on Wednesday and will feature Ballymahon Forgney Gaels, Shannon Gaels and Granard. Our U12 team will be out on Thursday next when they will entertain Clonguish Gaels to Clonbonny for a 7.30pm throw in.

 

 

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