Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes Monday 13th July 2015

Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes

 

 

Wedding

The marriage took place at St. Brigid’s Church, Ardagh of Edel Connor, daughter of Declan and Mary Connor, Strokestown Road, Ballyleague and Gary Mc Caffrey, son of Tony and Eithne Mc Caffrey, Strokestown Road, Ballyleague on Friday 19^th June. Chief Bridesmaid was Ann Marie Connor, sister of the bride and bridesmaids were Laura O’Sullivan, friend of the bride, Alice Creamer, friend of the bride and Róisín Cunningham, friend of the bride. Bestman was Brendan Reynolds, friend of the groom and groomsmen were Damien Rooney, friend of the groom, Seanan O’Grady friend of the groom and Keelan O’Grady, friend of the groom. Flower girls were Chloe and Tess Murphy nieces of the groom and Molly and Kate Mc Gowan nieces of the bride. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Brendan O’Sullivan. The wedding reception was held in the Mullingar Park Hotel.

We wish the happy couple many years of wedded bliss.

Race Day

All roads lead to the world renowned Galway Races starting on Monday 27^th July ant continuing until Sunday 2^nd August. As is now the norm the Rathcline GAA club host a race night on the opening evening. The event continues to grow in popularity and this year is no different judging by the interest already shown in the event. It is a fund raiser for the club but first and foremost it is the opportunity for the community to go to the races in the company of friends and neighbours and sample the Galway races in a state of luxury.

Tickets for the races are prices at €100 each and this includes a view overlooking the finish line with spectacular views of the Galway countryside , a four course meal, one free drink, tipsters in the pavilion, bar facilities, tote in the pavilion and after meal entertainment. Tickets are available from Sarah Kearney (086) 4051865, Alan Fayne (087) 1157806 or Gerald Farrell (086) 8745180.

Go along and have a fabulous evening as an opportunity as this only comes once a year and it is an occasion not to be missed.

The Green – a living history

May I make a correction to the last notes on the Green – Tom Finnegan 63 was the first local man from the parish of Rathcline to live on the Green. I got many comments questioning me on my assertion in my previous note. I thank everyone to their questioning of me and encourage your comments to continue when they have anything to offer on the history of their former homes on the Green and indeed all that spent many happy days playing there.

Mary O’Halloran (nee Donoghue 7 and now 36) recounted how all the youngsters from the Green, town and parish used to go down and swim in the sand beds – which to the younger generation was an area 100 yds. past the small harbour on the Longford side – we all thought we were at the seaside with the feel of sand at our feet. Mary remembered John Gill’s quarry, just below the Green, also known as the small quarry, was also another place for the lads to congregate to play cowboys and Indians while the girls played house.

Going back to the school roll a few more name that may bring back memories to our readers – Miceál mac Sitigh, whose father was Liam and he was from Limerick. Then we had Sean Reynolds, Kevin Reynolds, Jim Reynolds, Brendan Reynolds all from no. 2, Paudie O’Reilly, Myles O’Reilly, Malachy O’Reilly all 58, Paul Dalton 37 before moving to 24, , Brendan Finnegan 63, Mattie Masterson 44, Jimmy Hurson 64 and Michael Kiernan 38.

Two Provinces Triathlon Race Report

Lanesboro Triathlon Club once again hosted the ever popular ‘Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon’ on Saturday July 11^th. It was the fifth sprint triathlon race hosted by the Lanesboro club in as many years with over 220 adults and 110 children turning out to compete in the event. The day was a huge success with competitors from all corners of the country travelling to Lanesboro to take part.

Conditions not as favourable as previous years added to the challenge for those taking part, with choppy waters for the 750m swim and windy conditions on the 20km bike. But this didn’t stop the overall winner Darren Dunne from putting in an excellent finish time of 1:00:40, followed by Belpark’s Kevin Keane in a time of 1:02:40 and third place Cian O’Reilly of Virginia Tri Club finishing in 1:03:08. The ladies also put in fantastic performances on the day with Marie Boland, first overall lady finishing in 1:14:30 followed closely by Rachael Beck in 1:15:15 and Deirdre Fagan in 1:15:29.

First home for the local club was Ronie Masterson in a time of 1:18, also taking a prize for coming 2^nd in her age category, while Colm McGarvey and Eamonn Farrell provided spectators with an entertaining sprint finish as they crossed the line together in a time of 1:22. Club member Frank O’Connor was also among the prize winners taking home the trophy for first in his age category. Well done also to Conor Walton who has made huge improvements since starting out in triathlon as he came 4^th overall in the Junior Section in a very competitive field. The local club also took 2^nd place in the relay section of the event, with Colm Daly and his team putting in a superb effort to bring home a trophy.

This year saw the introduction of two new events: AquaBike (a swim and a cycle) and Try-a-tri (a shorter swim followed by same cycle and run as the main race), which proved very popular among entrants. Congratulations to all those who took part in their first triathlon, hopefully the experience at Two Provinces encouraging them to take on more triathlons in the future.

Lanesboro Tri club also hosted the Two Provinces Kidathon with a field of 110 children taking part in the race making it one of the largest in the country. The kids were very competitive which may have had something to do with the ice creams being presented to each finisher.

Full results can be found on www.sportstiming.ie.   Photos by Ken Murphy can be found on Flickr: https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/fotod2h/sets/72157655758916295/.

The race could not run smoothly without the support and hard work of all the local clubs, societies, businesses and individuals and indeed our own triathlon club members.

As safety of competitors and spectators is paramount in such events, the most difficult job on the day fell to the local sub aqua club and kayakers.   Their professionalism and skills were evident as they watched over and supported the competitors during the swim part of the race during the breezy conditions.

Many local clubs and residents provided assistance on preparing the course, marshalling the race, handing out the plentiful refreshments and providing heartfelt encouragement to all partakers. It is wonderful to be part of such supportive community and Lanesboro Triathlon Club would like to thank all the following for putting on a display that has attracted many compliments and promises to return:

• Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club
• Vertical Kayakers
• Cloontuskert Residents Association
• Ballyleague Renewal
• Lanesboro Tidy Towns
• Lanesboro Badminton Club
• St. Faithleach’s GAA club
• Rathcline seniors, minor and ladies GAA clubs
• Boys Scouts
• Lough Ree Athletic Club
• Men’s shed
• St Mary’s Hall
• Lough Ree Community Resource Co-op
• An Garda Síochána
• Doctors Colm Farrell and David Harrison
• Longford and Roscommon Civil Defence
• Members of Lanesboro Fire Brigade
• Members of the Lanesboro Triathlon Club.

We are also most grateful for the support of the local residents, in particular those on Rathcline Road and on the Strokestown Road, as the race required road closures on both roads.

Similarly we would like to thank numerous local businesses who donated food, confectionary, building material and labour:

• Cormac Hoare Building Contractors
• McGowan Engineering
• Brendan Keane Motor Repairs
• Ward Bros Plant Hire Ltd
• Ventura Marquee Hire
• Casserley’s Spar
• Joe and Martina O’Brien Shop
• The Swan Tavern
• SuperValu
• Ciaran Mullooly
• Michael Wall
• Mullooly and Donohue Construction
• PJ Maher
• Basil Mitchell
• Darin Sweeny

Crucial to the success of the race were the following sponsors:

• Insuremyhouse.ie
• Waterways Ireland
• All Creatures Veterinary
• Bid Management Services
• Johnston’s Pharmacy
• Ballygowan
• Gourmet Fuel
• Glancy’s Fruit & Veg
• Tri & Run
• Walkers
• Robinson’s Fruit Shoot
• Wheelworx
• Club Orange
• Fresh and Ready Veg
• Dolan Foods
• Glenisk Yogurts

We were delighted to have them on board as without their fantastic support, we could not possibly stage such a superb event.

Finally, we would like to give a special mention to the families of the race committee and thank them for their support and patience throughout the entire planning process which began during November 2014.

We look forward to hosting our Charity Swim on 3rd August with all funds raised going to St. Christopher’s, Longford and to the Roscommon Disability Support Group.

Tri Lanesboro Club notes

It was great sadness that we heard of the recent passing of Laura Cox, daughter of one of our club members, Seamus Cox. Lanesboro Tri Club would like to express its deepest sympathies to Seamus, Eileen, their family and friends. A minute’s silence was observed before the start of the Two Provinces Triathlon as a mark of respect. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Well done to our club members who took on the challenging Middle Distance Triathlon in Athlone on Sun 5^th July, especially to Gerry Lane who completed this distance for the first time, as part of his preparation for Ironman Wales in September. Also thanks to our club members who helped out by providing a water/feed station in Lanesboro for all the triathletes as they cycled the 90km route around Lough Ree.

Congratulations to Lanesboro Tri Club chairperson, James Gallagher, who recently participated in the Ironman distance swim in Tenby, Wales, as part of the Long Course Weekend. James had a superb swim finishing in a time of 1:26 a huge drop from previous time of 1:53. Well-done James.

Lanesboro Tri Club was well represented at the European Championships in Geneva recently as three members of the Sudway family, Marie, Ciaran and Fiachra all competed in the event. It was a great success for all, especially Marie who finished 7^th in her age category. This was a fantastic achievement for Marie, making her one of the top 10 in Europe. Congratulations Marie.

Lough Ree AC

Last Saturday and Sunday saw the conclusion of the juvenile 2015 Track and Field season with Tullamore the venue. On Saturday Caoilinn Flood was our representative in the Girls U/13 High Jump and while she jumped to form jumping 1.20cm she did not figure in the placings. On Sunday Ryan Murray competed in the Boys U/18 discus achieving a very creditable 6^th position.   Training continues for all our Community Games qualifiers on Wednesday evenings in Longford.

Five Year Tax Relief Forms

By filling in the new five year tax relief form now you will not be asked to do so again before 2020. Forms are available in the church porch and the completed form must be returned to the designated box in the church porch on or before 26^th July.

Death

It is with great sadness that I relate to you the death at Inis Ree Nursing Home on Wednesday 1^st July of Kitty Fallon. Kitty was a native of Lightfield, Newtowncashel and sister of a former resident on the Rathcline Road the late Jimmy Fallon. Kitty spent her life away working in Dublin and retired back to Lanesboro. She was a warm friendly woman who endeared herself to the local community upon arrival. She always had a great welcome for everyone and the warmth of her smile and appealing nature made her instantly part of our community. Kitty was an active member of the Active Age group and she was a daily communicant. Her presence in our community will be sadly missed. Her remains reposed at Farrell’s Funeral Home, Lanesboro on Thursday before the removal of her remains to St Mary’s Church. Following her Funeral Mass on Friday burial took place in Rathcline Cemetery. To her nieces Geraldine Skelly, Aughamore, Celine Hester Knock, Kathleen Farrell, Moher, nephew John L Farrell, Rathcline, her many other nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.

Busy time for Lough Ree Sub Aqua

Lough Ree Sub Aqua as I have mentioned before offer a wide and varied service and the quality of their work cannot and will not ever be underestimated. We are privileged to have such a wonderful club on our doorstep.

We all know of the tragic loss of the three people out walking on the rocks at Baltimore, Co. Cork were swept into the sea by a freak wave a few weeks back. Barry Ryan, and Niamh O’Connor were found relatively quickly but locating Barry Davis Ryan son of Barry Ryan and boyfriend of Niamh O’Connor was not proving to be an easy task. For 10 days the search went on until the recovery of his body on the final dive of the 10^th day.

Eight of the local Lough Ree Search and Rescue unit travelled to Cork for a number of days to assist in the search. It is testimony to the club that such a big number of club divers offered to make themselves available to a family deeply in need of support. As I said previously it is fabulous to have such a fabulous service available in our community.

Their job did not finish there as they were again in action on Saturday when they were part of the team supporting the triathlon for the swim – and that was some challenge on Saturday with the very breeze and inclement weather making it the hardest swim for the triathlon in many a year.

The members I am sure are enjoying a well-deserved rest after all their activities over the past two weeks.

The club asked to acknowledge people of Baltimore for their hospitality during what can only be described as a chaotic and sad time for all concerned.

They would like to offer their condolences to the family and friends of the Late Barry Davis Ryan, may he rest in peace

Exhibition to open 23^rd July

All the collecting of photos, signs, memorabilia and names of every one of the businesses of the main Street of Lanesboro and Ballyleague are now in place for the exhibition that will be launched in the library on Thursday 23^rd July. The trip through all the local businesses was immense and a wonderful journey and you have all to be thanked for your many contributions on the journey.

This is a date for your diary and it will be an exhibition that will be well worth visiting especially everyone that remembered even some of the business on the main Street and Ballyleague.

If you have anything, in relation to the exhibition, that you have not yet dropped into Stella can you do so immediately to ease pressure closer to the date.

Cemetery Sunday in Clonbonny

The final blessing of the graves will take place in Clonbonny on Sunday next 19^th July at 6pm. Mass will take place in the cemetery weather permitting.

It is essential that everyone tend to their family graves and have their own particular looking great for this very special occasion.

Croagh Patrick

The annual pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick takes place on Sunday week 26th July. This year a bus service will leave St. Mel’s cathedral at 5.40am, from Tarmonbarry Grotto at 5.50am and the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown at 6.10am. If you wish to avail of the bus you are asked to phone 086-0405621 or 087-6613510 to make your booking.

When travelling you are advised bring a packed lunch, a bottle of water and a long stick to aid you when climbing

Bus Tour to Donegal

Looking forward to welcoming some new faces and some regular tour goers on the 2015 tour to Donegal from 14 – 17 September.  For booking and deposit information please text or phone Eileen 086 2703 547.

Annual Pilgrimage

A limited number of seats are still available for the annual pilgrimage to Lough Derg that takes place on Sunday 23^rd August. The bus will leave Farrelly’s bus depot at 6.40am and will pick up at Kenagh, Derryhaun, Lanesboro and Ballyleague. Booking can be made with Mary, phone 043-3321969.

Shannon Gaels

Western Gaels U14 B Championship Rd 2 away to Northern Gaels in the Laurels on this Tuesday 14th July  at 7.30pm Shannon Gaels U10 have blitz in Ardagh on Wednesday 15th at 7pm.

Badminton Success

The local badminton club would like to send their congratulations to Owen Casey who competed in the SU 5 Men’s Singles and Doubles in the inaugural Carlton Irish Para Open in Dublin on the 28^th June. Owen brought home a bronze medal in SU5 Men’s Doubles, well done to Owen who was part of the Irish Para Badminton team who took home 5 medals in total.

Next Golf Outing

The next outing of the Lough Ree Golfing Society is to the beautiful Portumna Golf Club on Saturday week 25^th July. The tee is booked for one hour from 1 pm to 2 pm.

As usual text Frank 0879730611 if you are planning to come and be there at least a half an hour before 1pm.

Drive in Bingo

Something novel, something new. The St Faithleach’s GAA club have just come up with a new and novel fundraising venture. Drive in Bingo is a new concept and especially so in this region.

The ‘drive in’ will take place at the St. Faithleach’s club grounds on August Bank Holiday Monday at 3pm. As this is a new and novel idea it should attract a huge crowd and the club should be fully supported by everyone from both sides of the bridge regular bingo players and non-bingo players alike. It should be a great occasion for everyone.

The cost and prize structures are: Books of 10 games – single book €8 and double book €12. Jackpot fliers €3 each or €5 for double. The prizes on the regular book will be – single line check €30, double line check €100 and full house €200. Flyer game single line check €50, double line check €200, full house €300. Jackpot Flier -single line check €50, double line check €200, full €300 or jackpot €1,000 (accumulator starting at 40 numbers).

 

Vacant Places

There are a limited number of places still available at the Lanesboro/Ballyleague Community Children Service in the old Boy’s National school on the Green. For full information you are asked to phone 043 33 30957

Lanesboro Library events

A History of Business in Lanesboro and Ballyleague

The launch of our exhibition on A History of Business in Lanesboro and Ballyleague will be held in the library on 23^rd July.  Anyone with old photographs of Business in the town or business people, old shop signage, old artefacts etc and would like them included in the exhibition, please drop them in to Stella in the library. Thank you.

Lanesboro Community College Art Display:

A fantastic display of the art created by Lanesboro Community College students is on display in the library for the summer months.  Please drop in and appreciate their fine work.  Also the students have entered 3 sculptures in the Strokestown Park Schools Sculpture Competition.  Pictures of their entries are on display in the library.  They would really appreciate your voting for Lanesboro entries at Strokestown House to help them win €2,000.

Summer competitions at the library:

Join our Summer Reading Buzz at your local library from July 1st to August 31st. Sign up and get a bookmark and door hanger. After reading 5 books you get a wristband, after 10 books you get a pencil case and if you enter multiple times you get a lovely book bag!

Come along and pick up an entry –

Colouring competition for children aged up to 7  Wordsearch competition for children aged 8 to 12

Summer Events for children at the library:

Monday 20^th July at 3pm – Creative writing and storytelling with Frank Galligan.

All events are free.  Places are limited so book yours today!! Call Stella on 0433321291 or email lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie.

Draw

Tickets on sale in the library for Fast Track Stroke Service for The Mater Foundation.  €3 each or 2 for €5.  Please support this very worthy cause.

Foreign Currency Appeal Reminder The library staff are still collecting unwanted foreign currency and old coins/notes in aid of ISPCC. The smallest donation can make a huge difference.

Used stamps

Used stamps also being collected at the library for ISPCC.

St. Faithleach’s

Seniors: Our seniors will play Strokestown in the O’Rourke Cup on this Wednesday 15^th in Ballyleague at 8pm. Junior Ladies : First game of the Percy French sponsored  Championship saw St. Faithleach’s take on St. Croan’s on Saturday evening resulting in a draw with a score line of St. Faithleach’s  7-3 to St. Croan’s 3-15. Team: S. O’Neill, N. Hegarty, A. Ormsby, E. Kenny, J. Geoghegan, N. Scally, A. Mc Loone, L. Mc Loone, R. Banahan (0-1), E. Hegarty  (1-0), M. Corcoran (1-1), Q .Cox (3-1), S. Scally (2-0).Subs; K. Byrne, L. Hoare, M. Byrne, J. Farrell, K. Browne, T. Nerney, C. Brennan. Next game against Roscommon Gaels. Minor Boys: The next game take place on Wednesday 22^nd July against Oran in Ballyleague. U14 Boys: Division 3, Result from Thursday 9th July:  St Faithleach’s 4-5 St Michaels 4-10. Team : J. Tucker , A. Hegarty, D. Kilcoyne, D. McDermott, R. Banahan, N. McGovern, C. Glennon, M. Silva , J. Murray, M. Dunne ,C. Gannon, C. O’Brien, O. McGowan, L. Kilcoyne, MO’ Brien ,F. Dunne. The next game will be away to Michael Glaveys on this Thursday 16^th July U14 Girls: Summer League St. Faithleach’s 1-06 Kilbride 5-10. Team: R. Donlon, A. Trimble, C. Curley, L. Costello, N. Flynn, C. Carroll, M. Hickey, O. Costello, J. Brennan, S. Hickey, C. Hussey, L. Parker, M. Banahan, E. Irwin, O. Irwin. The next match will be against Four Roads at home on this Wednesday 15th. U12 Boys: St. Faithleach’s 2-15 Tulsk 1-14. Team: K. Mc Donagh Donlon, J. O’Connor, O. Kelly, F. Dunne, D. Cullen, J. Murray, C. Gannon, M. O’Brien, E. Murray, R. Byrne, L. Kilcoyne. Subs; F. Reynolds, D. Walsh. U8 Blitz will be held on Saturday 18th in Oran from 11am. Commiserations to  the Roscommon  Senior team that were defeated by Fermanagh on Sunday,  hard  luck  to our club representatives  Brian, Ciarán, Diarmuid Murtagh, selector  Walter  Burke and team doctor  David Harrison. Best of luck to Roscommon Ladies as they take on Tipperary on Saturday next 18th. Good luck to Amanda and Laura Mc Loone and Joan Geoghegan. Best of luck to Niamh Scally in the All-Ireland Minor semi-final Roscommon vs Armagh on Saturday 18^th July at 2pm in Mullahoran, Cavan. Best of luck to Jillian Banahan, Sarah  Hoare, Sarah Scally and Amy Curley in the U16 All Ireland B semi- final on this Wednesday 15^th at 7pm in Ballinamore when Roscommon  play Cavan. Drive in Bingo will take place at the club grounds for the first time on the August Bank Holiday at 3pm. Full details can be found on the Facebook page Drive in Bingo/St. Faithleach’s GAA, and local papers and radio stations. Thanks to all who contributed and supported the ladies cake sale on Sunday morning last in Ballyleague Hall, your support was greatly appreciated. Cards: Every Tuesday evening at 8pm. Winners: Mark/Noreen, Runners up Sean/ Frank, Raffle Teresa /Tim/Freda/Bill.

Nature Competition

As part of the program of events during the Summer School Festival this year, and in conjunction with Abbott Longford, the committee are hosting a Junior Nature Competition titled “Our Local Environment” on the 24^th 25^th  and 26^th  July 2015. It is open to all national school students and encourages a love of nature through enquiry-based learning and provides an opportunity for students to display their knowledge & discoveries. There will be one category, for ages 8 to 12. This is a unique type of competition in Ireland and it is hoped, in future years to make this into the premier environmental Junior Nature competition in the country. Competition is open to all National schools in the Midlands and will be judged by personnel from Abbott Longford. Projects will be displayed in the Lough Ree Community Resources building during the festival.

The theme “Science in Nature” encompasses all aspects of our local environment e.g., Animals, Plants, Junior Trees, Land or Waterways, and should be displayed in a visual billboard type of display on a A3 poster. Individual or group entries are welcome.

Projects must be returned to: Lough Ree Community Resources, Main Street, Lanesborough, Co Longford, no later than Friday the 24^th July 2015.

Judging will take place during the Summer Festival. There will be prizes for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd. For further info contact Brigid Mullooly, Tel: 086 8807596 or Mark Casey 087 2317669.

Rathcline GAA

Rathcline GAA Galway Race Day – Our annual Galway Race day will take place Monday 27^th July. The club hope to replicate the success of last year’s event. The occasion will present our parishioners, members, supporters and friends a fantastic afternoon of hospitality and horse racing on opening day of the 2015 festival. Tickets are priced €100 and are available on a first come first served basis and must be paid for upfront. The €100 tickets includes admission to races with race card, free parking, location in main pavilion “The new Killanin Stand” overlooking the finish line with spectacular views, a four course meal, one free drink, tipsters in pavilion, bar facilities, tote in the pavilion and after meal entertainment. Tickets are available from Gerald Farrell (086) 8745180, Sarah Kearney (086) 4051865 or Alan Fayne (087) 1157806. With only two weeks to go table bookings are filling fast so don’t miss out.

50/50 Draw – Congratulations to Padraig Hanly, Lisinaria, Roscommon who was last week’s winner of €429 in our 50/50 draw. The draw takes place every Monday night at 9pm with this week’s draw taking place in the Peer Inn.

Commiserations to both the Longford Seniors who were beaten by Kildare in the qualifiers on Saturday evening and to the Longford Minors and Kevin Sorohan who were also beaten by Kildare in the Leinster Minor final.

Intermediate & Junior Championships – With the Longford team now out of the championship, in the coming weeks our intermediate and junior teams will be in action in their first championship games of the year. Please keep an eye on fixtures for confirmation of date and time. For latest fixture information please see www.rathcline.gaa.ie/home/fixtures.

Ed Sheeran tickets – The club are holding a draw for two premium level tickets for the much sought after and sold out Ed Sheeran concert on Saturday 25^th July in Croke Park. Cards are available in local businesses and lines only cost €2. The draw will take place in Adie’s next Saturday night July 18^th.

Minor Club

Western Gaels U14 ‘B’ Championship – The team are away to Northern Gaels in round 2 of the ‘B’ Championship in The Laurels on Tuesday 14^th July at 7.30pm.

Shannon Gaels U10’s – There will be a blitz in Ardagh on Wednesday 15^th of July at 7pm.

Ladies Club

Hard luck to the senior ladies team who were beaten by Clonguish on Friday night in the championship. Next up for the girls is Killoe on Sunday 26^th July in Clonbonny.

Edgeworth Guided walk

There will be a Guided Walk on Sunday the 19^th July at 3.00pm in Edgeworthstown, assembly at St, Mary’s Church. Visit the Edgeworth Ancestral Home and Walled Gardens, St John’s Rectory birth place of “The Abbe Edgeworth” St John’s Church and Graveyard burial grounds of Isola Wilde & the Edgeworth Family. See 18^th & 19^th century School Houses. Immerse yourself in the period and hear all their extraordinary stories.

Further details contact 043 6671801 or edgeworthsociety@eircom.net