Shannon Gaels Minor Club
The under 10 Parish League finals will take place on Sunday next in Clonbonny at 12.30. The club hopes for a wonderful turnout of parents and supporters to encourage these great young people. The future is bright for them on the sporting field and the encouragement from everybody will be a great boost.
Well done to the club minor team that had a great win over Cashel in the minor league on Saturday and have virtually assured themselves of a place in the minor league semi final. Well do to the team management for their excellent work with the squad.
The minor club would like to congratulate the Division 4 team and team management on their great victory over Killashee in the league final on Saturday night last.
The minor club would like to wish the Ladies the very best of luck in their county final on Saturday next.
Wedding
The marriage took place in St. Anne’s Church, Curry, Longford of Catherine Dunne, daughter of Maura and the late Pat Dunne, Curraghroe and Mark Fallon son of Pat and Celine Fallon, Caramanagh, Longford, Matron of honour was Regina Flynn sister of the bride and the bridesmaids were Nicole and Tara Fallon daughters of the happy couple. Bestman was Eugene Fallon uncle of the groom and groomsman was Steven Beirne brother in law of the bride. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Padraig Kelliher and the wedding reception was held in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon. We wish the happy couple many happy years of wedded happiness.
Set Dancing Classes
A new season of Set Dancing classes will commence on Tuesday 21st September in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse. Beginners classes 7 to 8.30pm and Advanced 8.30 to 10.30pm. Everyone is welcome and a great time is assured.
Harvest Thanksgiving in St. John’s
The annual Harvest Festival Service will take place in St. John’s church at 3.30pm on Sunday next 19th September. The St. John community welcomes everyone to come and join in with them in thanking God for the good year and the Harvest.
Active Age
Are you interested in joining up with excellent Active Age group in the area? The new season commenced on Tuesday last in St. Mary’s Hall and will continue each and every Tuesday from 2 to 4pm. You will be made most welcome and the group welcomes back all their old members and looks forward to welcoming new members for the coming year.
Birth
Congratulations to Tina Morris and Gerard Flanagan, Cnoc na Gaoithe on the recent birth of a baby girl
Choir Practice Resume
Choir practice has resumed following the summer break and will continue every Tuesday night in the Convent chapel at 8.30. Go along on Tuesday night where you will be made very welcome
Lanesboro Triathlon Club
The newly founded triathlon club is creating a great amount interest throughout the local area and indeed both counties of Longford and Roscommon. It is the only club in these two counties and it welcomes people young and old interested in the sport of triathlon. Indeed the club does not limit itself to the three disciplines – swimming, cycling and running – as can be seen with three of the club members taking part in the Achill Roar that also comprised of Kayaking and Hill running as well as cycling.
Lanesboro triathlon club is a sport for all and anyone wishing to join the Club or be involved with the Club in any capacity or would like any further details should contact the Secretary, Brendan O’Sullivan at 086 2544434.
Masters Adult Swimming began on Monday 13th from 9 -10 PM in Roscommon Leisure Centre and will continue every Monday for all levels of swimming abilities and details can be obtained from Colm Daly at 087 9045977
Ladies in County Final
We would like to wish the Rathcline Ladies the very best of luck in the Junior final on Saturday next. The ladies will take on Forgney in Carrickedmond at 6pm. Hopefully there will be a huge number of supporters cheering on the ladies as they strive to once again bring silverware back to the parish. Good luck ladies.
Lasraí Writers
Lasraí Writers will resume their monthly meetings in the Convent; on Monday night 20th September at 7pm. If there is anybody interested in writing you are welcome to join the group.
Bridge Club
The Lanesboro Bridge club held their weekly competition on Wednesday night last 8th September and the following are the results; N/S 1st B. Gillen & K. Kelly, 2nd E. Gray & G. Douglas, 3rd P. Chalmers & C. Hussey. E/W 1st Frank & Frances Brennan, 2nd B. Dowling & B. Kyne, 3rd M. Casey & N. Dunne.
Death
It is with great sadness and regret I report the death at Innis Ree Lodge on Tuesday last 7th September of Stephen Geraghty, Ballyleague. Stephen was predeceased by his wife Linda Jameson some years back. Stephen was nature’s gentleman and a man with a tremendous dedication to the communities of Ballyleague and Lanesboro. He was never one to shirk responsibility and always the first person to offer support to any community initiative. All in all Stephen Geraghty was a great man and his passing will be sadly felt by every one of us that had the pleasure to know him and be involved with him. His remains reposed in Farrell’s Funeral Home on Thursday before being removed to the Church of the Holy Rosary Ballyleague. Following his Funeral Mass which took place on Friday Stephen’s remains were cremated in Glasnevin Crematorium. Stephen is survived by his sons, brothers, relatives and many friends to whom we extend our sincere sympathy.
Neighbourhood Watch
As the darker evenings approach we would ask everybody to be more aware of their safety. You are asked to look in on your elderly neighbours to make sure they are safe and well. The local Neighbourhood Watch group supplies the elderly people of the parish with personal alarms and if you think you are or know of anybody that may be eligible please make contact with any of the committee members.
Next weekend, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September the group will hold their annual Church Gate collection at all Masses. Your continued support and generosity will be greatly appreciated and will be of tremendous assistance towards the group’s ongoing work.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Championship: We were defeated by St. Brigid’s in the Senior Championship Semi-Final on Sunday last in Hyde Park. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 0-9 St. Brigid’s 1-13 Team: D. Thompson, K. Brennan, G. Connor, D. Thompson, A. Murtagh, D. Murray, S. Ormsby (0-1), S. O’Grady (0-1), G. Cox, B. Murtagh (0-4), E. Kenny (0-1), P. Wallace (0-2), D. Hussey, A. Brehon, H. Kenny. Subs: C. McCormack, A. Dooney, M. Reynolds, A. McCormack.
Minor Team: Our Minor lads play against Kilmore at home this Friday at 6.30pm.
U14 Girls Championship: We had a great win away to St. Dominic’s on Sunday last. Final Score – St. Faithleach’s 4-7 St. Dominic’s 1-7. Team: T. Nerney, N. Carty, E. Kenny, M. Banahan, S. Brennan(0-1), C. Brennan, R. Costello, K. Murphy, N. Scally, E. Hegarty (1-1), J. Geoghegan (1-5), A. Collier(1-0), R. Banahan(1-0). Sub: T. McCormack. Â
U12 Boys: Had a win at home to Elphin on Sunday last. Final Score: St. Faithleach’s 1-14 Elphin 4-0 U12 Boys: Team: K. Nerney, S. Farrell, C. Mangan, G. Carberry, C. Donoghue, L. Parker, M. Gill, D. Nerney, D. Kelly, J. Donlon, S. Walsh, R. Guinan, C. Gannon, E. Tynan and M. O’Donnell. Subs: J. Gill, B. Kelly, D. Foley, D. Cox.
Lotto: Next draw 14/9/10, Jackpot €1,600. Team on duty: G. Donlon, P. Kenny, R. McCormack.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. Results of last week’s games – 1st, Tom/Brendan. 2nd, Ann/Mickey. Last game, Gemma/Freda. Ticket Winners, Kathleen, Noreen, John O & Tom.
Paddy Bolger Memorial Tournament: Scheduled to take place this Saturday 18th September.
Upcoming Events: Live Music in the Club House on Saturday 18th September with Niall McCann, Irelands Top Busker from Galway. No admission fee on the night. Saturday 30th October, Halloween with a difference at the Club House, details to follow. Friday 26th November we are bringing a wonderful Dublin Gospel Choir to the parish, details to follow.
Sympathy: The Club extends deepest sympathy to the Geraghty Family, Ballyleague on the death of Stephen Geraghty.
Friends of Asthma Charity Shop
Following recent improvements to the shop premises on Main Street, the Friends of Asthma Charity shop will reopen for business on this Friday 17th September at 10am. The larger premise now affords them the luxury of a greater display of items and it is well worth a visit. Donations of clothes, handbags, and shoes gratefully accepted.
Rathcline Division 4 champions
Congratulations to the Rathcline Division 4 team who had a great win over Killashee in the Division 4 final in Cashel on Saturday evening last. We hope that this is a sign of things to come and also congratulate the team management on a job well done.
TIDY TOWNS SUCCESS;
Congratulations to the people of Ballyleague and the
local Village Renewal Committee members who saw their National Tidy
Towns Results go up by TWENTY POINTS when the results were announced at
lunchtime on Monday. This follows a lot of hard work by this voluntary
committee and the people of the area. It is hoped to continue the good
work in the coming year with a number of new developments and a new area
plan for the next five years. The Tidy Towns committee will be meeting
again in October to discuss plans for next year and all interested
residents and business people are invited to attend.