Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Class of 1982
The past pupils of the Convent of Mercy Lanesboro are holding their 30th class reunion in St. Faithleachs clubhouse on Saturday 19th May. The organising committee has been endeavouring to contact everyone from that class and if you have not being contacted yet can you contact Carmel Kiernan (Mc Loone) or just go along on the night for 8pm on the night. It promises to be another fantastic night for the students of 1982.
First Friday comes round so Fast
Yes, once again the Lanesboro Social Services Whist Drive comes round this Friday night 4th May in St. Mary’s Hall at 8.30. A wonderful night is assured for those that attend and this Friday night is a special ‘bring a friend’ night and introduce them to a great night of card playing. Your support is vital to the tremendous work of the Lanesboro Social Service and as you know this is a tremendous time of need for so many and you constant support in attending the Whist Drive and also your generous donations to the committee is a huge benefit to the committee in their support of so many.
Death
It was great sadness we learned of the death at Roscommon County Hospital on Tuesday 17th April following a short of illness of Theresa Barlow, Cloontuskert. Theresa was a gentle lady with a warm and kind nature. She was a nurse by profession and retired home a number of years back. The nature of the lady endeared her to everyone that she became acquainted with and indeed it made her highly thought of by her patients. Her warm friendly and welcoming smile will live with us all and it will be sadly missed as we travel the road and pass her Cloontuskert home. Her remains reposed at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon before her removal to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague. Following her Funeral Mass burial took place in her native Cloontuskert. To her sister Sr. Anthony, Callan, Co. Kilkenny, nehews, nieces, relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
Lanesboro’s Indoor Market
Have you been to the Friday Market yet? A large number of locally produced items as well as a great selection of goods are available. The market takes place from 11am to 1.30pm every Friday and it is a place well worth a visit if only to browse. The range of goods on sale are local home baking, local jams, free range eggs & mushrooms, gold, silver, gemstone and costume jewellery, goats milk beauty products, books, bric a brac & cd’s, Forever aloe vera products. John King (Healer and Angel Cards readings), fabulous hand-made cards and hand-made knitted scarfs/hats. There is also a range of dried flowers arrangements and handbags. Drumsna Garden Centre flower arrangements available. Free car parking to rear of building (beside the playground). Tea, Coffee and light snacks will also be available. Contact 087 3965568 for answers to queries. Rathcline Ladies Clothes Collection Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels and textiles including shoes, bags and belts and soft toys and books (novels). If anyone has bags to get rid of please call Madaleine on 086 1500123.
Bat Talk and Walk
The next outing for the Longford Westmeath Wildlife Trust will take place in Ballymahon on Thursday week 3rd May. It will be a bat talk and walk by Dr. Tina Aughney of Bat Conservation Ireland. It will begin with a talk at the library in Ballymahon at 7:30pm followed by a bat walk at dusk so that the group can be there to catch the bats emerging. The trust welcomes everyone that has an interest in wildlife and looks forward to a very enjoyable evening.
Bus to Ladies Mini Marathon
The annual Ladies Mini Marathon will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June. As usual a bus will travel to the event from Lanesboro and if you would like to book a seat on the bus you should contact Pam Farrell any day after 6pm at 087-4146987. As seats are limited early booking is essential.
Boro Celtic wins Cup Final
Not since 1999 has Boro Celtic taken home silverware of any kind despite many close losses but the team travelled with great confidence to Mullingar on Saturday last for the final of the Combined Counties Division Cup Final. This competition pits all the Saturday teams from all the other counties against each other and a victory in this competition would rank as the greatest victory in the history of the club. The final took take place in the Mullingar Town grounds, Dalton Park, Mullingar on Saturday last28th April. A great number travelled to Mullingar to support the Boro players and their support was well rewarded by a wonderful performance by a very determined Boro side. Boro were quick out of the blocks from the very start and after two minutes Henry Kenny struck to put them one nil ahead. They maintained the lead until the hour mark when Camlin Utd got back into the game when they scored to make the scoreline 1-1. It was pressure time for Boro and they rose to the occasion and with about 10 minutes to go Henry Kenny struck his and Boro’s second goal, a goal that proved to be the deciding score. This victory was great credit to the Boro Celtic but mostly to two men that have given so much time and energy to the team and the club, team manager Aaron Wyse and assistant manager Jeaffrey Mc Gann. We congratulate the two lads and the team on this wonderful victory.
All Ireland Under 21 Final
All roads lead to Tullamore on Sunday next for the All Ireland Under 21 Final where Roscommon take on Dublin at 2pm. We wish Ciaran Murtagh son of Andy and Breda Murtagh, and his teammates the very best of luck and look forward to them returning an All-Ireland title to Roscommon and the St. Faithleach’s club.
A Cure for Nerves
Rathcline Drama Group presents ‘A cure for nerves’ in St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Sunday night 27th May. The proceeds of the play will go towards the restoration project at St. Mary’s Church. The show will commence at 8.30pm and there will be a number of supporting acts. Tickets are priced at €10 and can be purchased in O’Brien’s.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club bask in Victors Success – Saturday night last proved to be another outstanding night for the club with the successful hosting of the play Victor’s Dung. The club would like to thank the Moth Theatre group for their tremendous performance. The play was preceded by the members of our own club displaying an array of excellent musical skill and talents. Firstly, the group of Gary Tobin, Tracy Tobin, Sinead Ginty and Sean Mc Grath entertained the audience both individually and as a group. Then came a wonderful rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah by the very young and excellent Aisling Casey. The club is rightly proud of you all and thanks you. Congratulations to the Longford senior team on their great win over Wexford in the League Final on Saturday in Croke Park. This Wednesday evening at 7pm in Pearse Park the county minors will takes on Laois in the Leinster Championship. We urge all club members and supporters to go along and support the team. We wish Liam Connerton and Eoin Sorohan and their teammates the best of luck. We also wish team trainer Gareth Johnston the very best of luck. The Under 10 blitz will take place in Ballymahon on this Wednesday; The under 12s will train on Sunday next in Clonbonny; The Under 13s will play Sean Connolly’s on Monday next in Clonbonny; The Under 14s are going very well at the moment and on Thursday next play St. Dominick’s in Clonbonny at 7.30pm. The Under 16 team plays Southern Gael in Cashel on this Wednesday in the League semi-final at 7pm. The Minors play Southern Gaels on Sunday in the Minor League in Cashel at 12.30pm. Congratulations to Cronan Flood, son of Jimmy and Bridget Flood, Lehery who was selected to play in the Primary Schools mini sevens at half time of the game in Croke Park. It is a great honour for Cronan, his family and his Fermoyle Primary School.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
The first outing for 2012 is to Roscommon Golf Course this Saturday, May 4 at 11 am. Following our AGM on 24 March 2012 the following is the committee for 2012: Captain: Liam Rosemond; Secretary: Frank Conmy; Treasurer: Colm Dardis; Committee members: Sean Brennan and Brendan Whitty. Please contact any of the committee or text 0879730611 should you wish to join us.
Lamb Festival
The huge popular Roscommon Lamb Festival commences this Wednesday and continues until Monday 7th May in Roscommon town. This festival has been a huge success since its inception a few years ago. There are a host of events taking place every day and there is no doubt that it is worth a visit. Over 30 different event will take place over the festival and some of the events includes Real Roscommon Food event with Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire and talks from Patrick Wall & Pat Lalor on Friday 4th May Brazilian Irish BBQ – Saturday 5th May – Family Brazilian BBQ with Irish Lamb Sheep Shearing World Record Attempt – Sunday 6th May at 3pm in Loughnaneane Park Family Fun Sunday – in Loughnaneane Park and Market Square with a jam packed schedule. Wool Craft Village – with sheep shearing, wool spinning, weaving, felt making, knitting, dyeing, interactive weaving project and more International Sheepdog Trials with competitors from Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Hungary, Canada and the UK. Farmer’s Market with cooking and butchering demonstrations, fresh local produce, entertainment and more. Sporting events including cycling, kayaking and the Carer’s Marathon. Fishing Challenge Big 2 day event on the River Suck with anglers from all over Ireland Ladybird Shop The Ladybird shop welcomes donations of clothes, linen, footwear, bric-a-brac, bags, DVDs, books, toys jewellery and unwanted gifts and soft furniture. You are invited to bring to the shop Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 5pm and help support local national schools.
Lough Ree Athletic Club
Training continues on the track on Tuesdays at 7.00pm. Competition season has now started with the Roscommon Championships for the Under 9 (born 2004), Under 10 (born 2003) and Under 11 (born 2002) Age Groups on the Track at AIT, Athlone on Saturday next 5th May starting at 11.00am. All competitors are welcome and you can’t say you were not invited. Please note that the Roscommon Championship is the qualifier for the Connaught Championship, which turns into a team event with two athletes on each team. Congratulations to Ciarán Ó Catháin who was appointed President of Athletics Ireland at the National Congress in Cavan on Saturday last 28th April. Ciaran is a member of the Roscommon County Board of and also President of Athlone Institute of Technology. Lough Ree Athletic Club would like to offer condolences to Chairman Fabian Walsh on the recent death of his brother Miko, in Dublin.
First Prize Winner
Congratulations to Fermoyle Primary School student Connell Kennelly on winning first prize in the primary competition in the Titanic Centenary completion organized by Longford County Library, Heritage and Archives Services.
Rathcline GAA
Congratulations to our Reserve League on continuing their one hundred per-cent record with a convincing 5-9 to 0-10 win over Cashel. The next game is away to St. Patrick’s, Ardagh on the 19th of May. Congratulations also to the Longford Senior footballers on their fantastic victory against Wexford in Croke Park on Saturday last. Finally, on Saturday, the senior team plays St. Columba’s – Mullinalaghta in the Laurels at 7:00pm. St. Faithleach’s GAA O’Rourke Cup: We drew with Castlerea on Friday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 2-08 Castlerea 1-11. Team: B. Carberry, R. Cox, A. McCormack, K. Brennan, P. Wallace, C. McCormack(0-1), B. Scally(0-1), M. Reynolds(0-1), D. Murray, J. Quigley, E. Kenny(0-1), D. Harrison, H. Kenny, B. Reynolds, D. Rooney(2-4) Subs: A. Dooney, D. Thompson. H. Kenny, A. Dooney, D. McCormack. Next game against Padraig Pearses on Monday next at home, see fixtures list for details. Junior Ladies: Our Junior Ladies had a win over St. Croan’s on Saturday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 1-09 St. Croan’s 2-05. Team: R. Hanly, A. Ormsby (0-1), S. Ormsby (0-1), N. Egan, R. Costello, J. Geoghegan (0-2), A. Mc Loone (0-1), E. Hegarty, E. Donlon (1-0), M. Corcoran(0-1), L. Mc Loone(0-2). Subs: A. Nerney, K. Murphy (0-1). Next weekend our juniors play in the semi-final, see fixtures for details. Minor: Our minors were defeated by Eire Óg on Sunday last. Team: C. Farrell, M. Cox, J. Irwin, J. Farrell, J. Walsh, D. Barry, C. Gunn, D. Gibbons, J. Hussey, K. Farrell, J. Sweeney, S. Phillips, C. Gannon. Sub: J. Kelly. U12 Girls: Our U12 girls played St. Brigids at home on Wednesday evening last. Despite a wet & windy evening the girls came away with a great win. Team: C. Curley, L. O’Donnell, M. Kelly, L. Parker, C. Hussey, S. Hoare, L. Parker, J. Banahan(0-1), S. Scally(1-0), K. Byrne, J. Brennan, E. Irwin(2-1), C. Kelly, O. Irwin. The girls were out again on Saturday evening in Tarmonbarry. They played St. Barry’s and all the girls worked very hard to record another good win. Team: C. Curley, C. Hussey, M. Kelly, C. Kelly, S. Fallon, S. Hoare, L. Parker, J. Banahan(1-0), S. Scally(1-2) O. Costello, K. Byrne, J. Brennan, L. O’Donnell, E. Irwin(2-2), L. Parker, O. Irwin. Next game is against Kilbride on Wednesday, in Kilbride. Lotto: The numbers drawn were – 1, 3, 28 and 30. There was no jackpot winner and the five €20 winners were- Evelyn Clarke, Longford. Sean/Seamus c/o cards. Mary Blaine, Longford. Tommy Kelly, Cloonadra. Mick O’Donnell, Dublin. The next draw takes place on Tuesday 8th May for a jackpot of €5,900. Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Results of last week’s games – Winners, PJ/Padraig. Runners-up, Noreen/Mark. Last game, James/Martin. Ticket winners – Tom, Mark, Kathleen, Tom. Sympathy: The club extends deepest sympathy to the Donlon Family, Aughaloughan, Lanesboro, on the death of Jim Donlon. To his wife Vera, son Padraig, daughters Theresa & Nuala, sister Mary, extended relatives, family & friends. Best of Luck: To Ciaran Murtagh, along with the Roscommon U21 team in the Cadbury GAA U21 Football Championship All-Ireland Final against Dublin in Tullamore on Sunday next 6th May.
Lanesboro Pike Angling On Sunday 29th April we held our Michael Casey perpetual trophy competition on Lough Ree. 8 boats took. The fishing was not great due to the exceptionally strong winds, which made fishing difficult 1st prize of €150 and the Michael Casey trophy went to Padraic Corcoran with a fish weighing 7lb 02 oz. 2nd prize of €100 went to Ciara Corcoran fish 6lb 04oz. 3rd prize of €80 went to Michael Galvin with a fish of 6lb 2oz 4th prize of €60 Cathal Galvin with a fish of 6lb We would to thank all the anglers who braved the elements on the day. We also held a draw for our non-fishing members and the winners were David Rhatigan Hughie Smyth Pauline Casey and Paul Farrell. Each winner receiving €25. We would also like to mention that on May 13th that the Camlin club is having a competition in Lanesboro. This competition is sponsored by Denniston’s fishing tackle shop in Longford. This competition has a guaranteed prize fund of €1200. Entry fee is €50 per boat and fishing is from 11am – 5pm.
Rathcline Ladies GAA Our U14 girls had a win over Ballymore last Monday 23rd April with a final score of 4-4 to 3-3. The U16s were narrowly defeated by Clonguish with final score 7-4 to 5-6. The senior ladies played round 4 of the league against St. Helens Drumlish in Drumlish on Sunday last and were successful with a final score of 5-11 to 11 points. Well done to all the girls last week. Best of luck to the Longford Ladies team who play in the All-Ireland League Final on Sunday next in Tullamore at 12 noon. Best wishes go to our own Senior Ladies who play with the County Paula Kenny, Sinead Farrell, Lauren Farrell, Claire Greene and Jo Donlon. This week the U16s play a home game against Carrickedmond on Thursday evening at 7p.m and the senior team are playing in the Gold Cup against Killoe on Friday night in Clonbonny at 7.30pm
Lanesboro Triathlon Club Register for Race 2012:
Following on from the success of our club triathlon race 2011, the Lanesboro Triathlon Club shall be hosting the ‘Two Provinces Sprint Triathlon in association with Audi Athlone at Michael Moore Car Sales’ on Sat 14th July 2012. We are extremely delighted to announce that Audi Athlone at Michael Moore Car Sales, shall be the main sponsor of our 2012 triathlon race. The race shall consist of a 750m swim in the River Shannon, followed by a 20k bike ride over a flat course and will finish over a 5k fast run course. Registration is now OPEN via our club website www.trilanesboro.com. You can submit an individual entry or register as part of a relay team. It promises to be a great day’s enjoyment, so be sure to sign up fast. Training: Run sessions continue on the track every Wed evening at 8pm, and Sliabh Ban on Sun mornings at 9a.m. Club cycle every Sat morning leaving Lanesboro church at 10am. Please keep an eye on our club website www.trilanesboro.com or our Facebook page ‘trilanesboro’ for further info & updates. Monday night pool sessions with the Roscommon Masters are now finished until next season, so hopefully it will soon be warm enough to get back into open water swimming. Best of luck: Good luck to all members heading to Lough Key Forest Park on Sunday next 6th May to take part in the Boyle Charity Duathlon. The race consists of a 5km run – 20km cycle – 2.5km run, and will begin at 12 midday. It is great to see such large numbers taking part from the club. Well done: Congrats to Siobhán Mimnagh & Rachel Burke who put in great performances in the Clonown 10k run on Sunday last – well done girls.