Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Tractor Run, Barbeque and Family Day on Sunday
The schedule is now set
for what should be a remarkable day on Sunday next 14th August.
At 11.30am Fr Mickey will
be celebrant of a Club Folk Mass and we encouraged all family members of all
underage players to attend. A huge effort has gone into the music for the Mass
by Tracy Tobin and the choir
Tractors will start
gathering for the Tractor Run at the priest’s field from 10.30am. At 12.30 the
’Tractor Run’ will commence and the route will take us down to the corner, up
the Rathcline Road, over the hill of Rathcline to Moran’s where we turn left through Aughaloughan,
Carrowstrawley, to the Turlough and turning left at Cashelbeg to Newpark
crossroads. Then down through Lisnacusha to Toddy’s cross where we turn right
and on to Lehery crossroads where we cross the main road and continue through
Mahoraveen and Clonfower. At Clonfower crossroads we turn left and at Jimmy
Clancy’s house we take the ‘Line’ road down to Clonbonny.
The barbeque will take
place immediately following the tractor run at 2pm where the Sports will begin
and many local artists will supply music to cover all tastes.
How good are you at
guessing weight? You can put your knowledge to the test as there will be a
Guess the Weight of cattle and also Guess the Weight of sheep.
Some of the activities on
the day will include a Dog Show, Face Painting, Sheaf Throwing, Egg and Spoon
Race, live music and many more surprises. This is a new and novel day organised
by the minor club and club would like to see a huge number of tractors on the
roads through the parish on the day.
Bookings for the Tractor
Run can be made by calling into Martina O’Brien in the Corner Shop or by
phoning 0433321107. Payment of €30 must be made at the time of booking.
Shannon Gaels Minor club
welcomes everyone to participate in their day and looks forward to a massive
crowd in Clonbonny.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
The
next outing for the Society is to renowned Mullingar Golf course this Friday,
the 12th August.
The
tee is booked for one hour from 11 to 12; so as usual try to be there
early for the draw to ensure a smooth run.
On
Wednesday the 7th September the society will visit New Forrest, Tyrrellspass
and the tee is booked for one hour also from 11 am to 12.
Looking
forward to a good turnout in Mullingar, on Friday the 12th and as
usual text 087-9730611 if you are intending
to play.
Lanesboro Kayaking course
A Kayaking course will
take place at Ballyleague Harbour from 15th to the 19th
August. Following the tremendous success of the previous course earlier in the
summer and inquiries since it has been decided to hold another course. The
course covers 2 categories; child aged from 10 to 16 and all ages after 16. The
child course will take place between the hours of 10am and 1pm and for all older
ages from 7pm to 9pm. The fees are the most competitive that can be got
anywhere with child fee at €60 and €70 for the older ages.
Booking in advance is
essential and they can be made by ringing 087-6675275.
Sympathy
We would like to extend
our sincere sympathy to Mike, John and Anne Tynan and their family on the death
of their aunt Molly Wall in England recently.
Shannon Gaels
The Shannon Gaels Minor
Club have entered the 15 a side Minor championship. The club and Grattan’s have
come together to give the minor club players the opportunity to compete for the
prestigious Minor championship 15 a side. The club does not have enough players
on our own to play 15 a side and this coming together will assist the players
to compete at the highest level. This coming together does not affect either
club in terms of playing individually in their own respective leagues and
championships. We wish the team Western Gaels the very best of luck on Tuesday
night in Clonbonny at 7.30pm. We wish all the players well and hope a big
number to turnout and support the lads through the championship.
One-Day Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A one-day pilgrimage to
Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 21st August leaving from
Ballyleague Hall at 7am. The island contribution is €30 and the bus fare has
yet to be determined. For those wishing to avail of the bus and pilgrimage they
can make enquiries to Mary, phone 043-3321969.
Harvest Festival
The
Harvest Festival and Working Field Day will once again be held in Lanesboro on
Sunday 28th August at the Glebe, Rathcline. It will take place
between 2pm and 6pm. Some of the features of the day will be Horse draw
Reapers, Vintage Tractor-drawn reapers and Binders, Combined harvesters,
Threshing Display, Craft Display, Home Cooking, Dog Show and a host of other
events.
Last
year the festival came back to Lanesboro and it was a great success. This year
promises to be even bigger and better. It is a day not to be missed. Proceeds
from the day will go to Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club and other local charities.
Admission is only €10 with children going free and there will be free parking.
Rathcline GAA
Our
Senior team are out this weekend in the 8th round of the Senior
League (see fixtures for time and venue).
A
wonderful and exciting day is promised by the Shannon Gaels Minor Club on
Sunday 14th August when the club hosts a Tractor Run followed by a
barbeque and Family Day. The tractor run will commence at St Mary’s Church and
will take a route through the parish and will make its way back to the club
grounds in Clonbonny where it is only then the fun and lots of craic will
begin. The barbeque will take place
immediately following the tractor run and many local artists will supply music
to cover all tastes. Some of the
activities on the day will include a Dog Show, Face Painting, Sheaf Throwing,
live music and many more surprises. This
is a new and novel day organized by the minor club and the club would like to
see a huge number of tractors on the roads through the parish on the day. Bookings for the Tractor Run can be made by
calling into Martina O’Brien in the Corner Shop or by phoning 043-3321107.
Payment of €30 must be made at the time of booking. Can anyone available to act as stewards on Sun
please let us know, we need as many stewards as possible, your help would be
greatly appreciated.
The
Club is holding a draw on Sat 27th August, tickets are €2 each or 3
for €5 and the prizes are: 1st prize 2 All Ireland Hurling tickets
plus €100 spending money, 2nd prize 2 All Ireland Football tickets
plus €100 spending money, 3rd prize €100, 4th prize €100,
5th prize €50 and 6th prize €50.
Tickets
are currently on sale and can be obtained from members of the executive or
players. Your support would be much appreciated.
The
Club would like to extend our sympathy to Colmcille GAA and to the family of
Pearse Daly Vice President of Longford GAA who passed away last week. The Club
also offer their sympathy to the Tynan Family, The Green on the recent death of
Mollie Wall, sister of the late Annie Tynan.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior
Championship: We play against Strokestown in the Championship this coming
weekend. See fixtures for details.
O’Rourke
Cup: We were defeated by Elphin on Friday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs
1-8 Elphin 1-11. Team: S. Connor, A. McCormack, J. Connor, D. Thompson, S.
Ormsby, A. Murtagh, K. Brennan, M. Reynolds (0-1), D. Murray, S. O’Grady (0-1),
E. Kenny, B. Reynolds (0-1), A. Dooney (0-1), H. Kenny, C. Murtagh (1-4). Subs:
J. Tarmey.
Paddy
Bolger Memorial Tournament: The annual Under 14, Paddy Bolger Memorial
Tournament is scheduled for the end of August, details to follow.
Lotto:
The numbers drawn were – 5, 10, 19 and 26. There was no jackpot winner and the
five €20 winners were – Mary Ghee, Post Office. Joseph Coughlan, Barnacor.
Dympna Trautt, Cloontuskert. Peadar Gill, Cloonadra. James Quigley, Weekfield. The
next draw will take place on Tuesday 16th August for a jackpot
€4,000.
Cards:
Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Last week’s winners were
– 1st Sean/Seamus. 2nd M. Rogers/M. Finan. Last game,
Joe/Paddy. Ticket winners – Dan Cox, Pete Glennon, Kathleen Finan &
Kathleen. Congratulations to Tommy Hanly, Newtowncashel, who celebrated his
80th Birthday recently.
Family
Fun-Day: Many thanks to all who celebrated our Family-Fun Day at St.
Faithleachs GAA Club Grounds last week. Congratulations to all our Winners, as
follows: Family Relay – Gerry, Aileen & Karl Nerney. Sack Race – Padraig
Murray. Ball-through-Tyre- Declan Dunne & David Kilcoyne. Wellie Throw –
Mickey McCarthy. Clothes-Pegs – Adult, Majella Kelly, Kids, David Kilcoyne.
Bingo Winners – Kathlyn Fitzpatrick, Sarah Hoare & Mollie Farrell.
Guess-the-Weight of Bag of Turf – Kathlyn Fitzpatrick. Many thanks to Ollie
Kelly who sponsored same. Congratulations to the winners of the Kids
Egg-&-Spoon and Sack Races. Thanks to M.C., Emma Donlon, to Rita for the
Bingo, to Ronan Collier for use of Amp & BBQ, to Bernie & Martina for
Posters. Thanks to Ray Deegan & Maureen Gibbons for sponsorship of our
Raffle. To Kevina, Mairéad & Shanice for the Face-Painting. Many thanks to
all who helped out with food & refreshments on the day. Thanks to allo all
who supported the event and to all who helped out in many ways to make the
event such a huge success.
Sympathy:
The Club extends deepest sympathy to the Mullooly Family, Lanesboro, on the
death of Nuala Henry, New York. To her sisters Rose & Eithne, brothers
Ciaran & Donal, extended family, relatives & friends. The club extends
deepest sympathy to Michael & Mary Kelly and family on the death of
Michael’s father, Michael Kelly, Ballinacurry.
Congratulations:
To Gareth Johnston & Ann-Marie Keogh who got married recently and to Judith
Murphy & Brendan Froude who got married recently.
Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op
Your community
needs you to share your ideas at a community exhibition day which will take
place on Friday 16th Sept in St. Mary’s Hall, 6pm—8pm and on Sunday
18th Sept, 12pm—4pm. Draw on a photograph with a marker ,make drawings on a
map, draw a diagram or write a short descriptive note. Write your name and
details on the idea and place it in the boxes in local shops, the library or
Credit Union of give it to one of the Steering Group Dessie McDermott, Dessie
Watts, Denis Devereaux, Mary Fleming, Margaret Mullooly, Ronan Cullen, Ray
Hogan, Alicia McDermott, Carol Ferguson, Philomena Rogers, Marie Fallon,
Margaret Nohilly, Joan Donnellan, James Casey, Margaret Gillen and Seadna Ryan.
Last date for submission of ideas is Thursday 18 Aug 2011.Once your ideas are
submitted, the local steering group will create an exhibition from all ideas
which can be viewed, explained and debated at the public exhibition in St
Mary’s Hall.