Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Robbery at Clonbonny Cemetery
Last Sunday afternoon when visiting their family grave at Clonbonny on Sunday last two sisters encountered a fate that one would not expect when you are visiting Clonbonny or indeed any graveyard. Upon return they discovered their car window broken and a purse stolen from their car. This happened at a time when there was a good bit of movement of people in the vicinity and amazingly it went unnoticed to everyone. This shows how opportunity always catches the eye of the criminal and also how cautious we have to be at all times. While we hear of these events happening and are mostly on our guard it just goes to show that we must be ultra-cautious always.
I find it particularly sad that in our community we have to be so cautious and careful with all we do. Gone are the days that we could be a trusting community and now everything has to be nailed down. We as a community must try and reverse the way everything is going. We have to say stop and we must have proper justice meted out to those that inflict these despicable crimes in our own community.
If you have any information please contact Lanesboro Gardaí 3321102.
Robbery of Equipment
It is unpleasant and hurtful for our community that I have again to report a second crime in our area over the past few days. The local FÁS scheme is doing so much good work in our parish and to think that the strimmer and mower they use in the up keep of the town was stolen from the lock up shed at the back of St. Mary’s Hall on Thursday night last. The equipment is the property of the Lanesboro Tourism Co-Op. The door was locked and the lock was taken off the door when the thieves stole the items already mentioned. The FÁS scheme is a group that has done so much good work within our community over the years and it is shameful that people should steal their work tools.
If you have any information regarding this robbery you are asked to contact Lanesboro Gardaí at 3321102.
St. Mary’s Church Update
A note to inform everyone as to the progress at St. Mary’s Church. The roof has now been slated and when the ridge tiles are put on it will fully complete the roofing. Work is about to begin on the extension of the sacristy, the new toilets and the boiler room and as I write preparations are proceeding with the insulation of the walls. It is great to see so much progress being made despite the inclement weather conditions since the job started.
Inflatable Football Pitch
The Leinster GAA Roadshow is winding its way throughout the province and it is a pleasure for Shannon Gaels Minor club to be hosts of this great idea from Leinster Council. The Roadshow consists of an inflatable pitch which is about half the size of the minor pitch in Clonbonny on Friday next 24th August. The Roadshow will be at the club grounds in Clonbonny from 11a.m. until 3p.m. and it should be a huge attraction to our young players and parents alike. The club have invited neighbours Cashel, St. Faithleach’s and Grattan’s to come along and be part of the fun. The club invites all parents in the locality to Clonbonny where they will be a cup of tea/coffee available while the youngsters have lots of fun on the inflatable pitch.
Head Start Pre School
Head Start Pre-School for children aged from 2½ to 5 years will reopen for the new school year on Wednesday next 29th August. Head Start pre-school is participating in the free pre-school year and is taking bookings on an on-going basis for September 2013. For more information please contact Denise after 1pm at 3321321.
Diamond Wedding
Many congratulations to Tom and Mary Nelson, Curraghroe, who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary recently. The enjoyed a great night of celebrations with family and friends in Sorohan’s on Saturday week. They had a truly memorable occasion and it was made even the better when a letter of congratulations was received from president of Ireland Michael D Higgins.
Fabian Available for School Year
For more years than I care to remember Fabian Walsh has done the school run to the schools in Roscommon Town from Lanesboro/Ballyleague. This year will be no different as Fabian continues to do the school run to Roscommon and also to Roxboro National School.
Birth
Congratulations to Aaron and Colette Wyse, Tullyvrane on the birth of a baby girl last week.
Golf Success
Congratulations to Ethan Connell, son of Mick and Mary Connell, Cloontuskert, who on bank Holiday Monday 6th august won the Four Club Alliance senior golf competition in Ballaghaderreen. Ethan has been burning up the fairways during the year and we wish him continued success.
Community Games
Well done to Dúileach Ryan who progressed through heats and Semi-Finals to reach the National final of the U-10 Freestyle event where he finished in 5th place. This was a great achievement for Dúileach in this very competitive event and also he will be young enough to swim in this age level again next year.
Good luck to the Lanesboro children who will be taking part in the National finals next weekend: U12 100m: Orla Keane Lanesboro, U16 100m: Anna Peters Lanesboro, U14 Long Jump: Tanya Farrell Lanesboro, U16 Discus: Laura Peters Lanesboro, Mixed U15 Relay: Kevin Sorohan, Mark Lyons, Anna Peters and Hayley Rooney. We wish them every success – but mostly to enjoy the experience.
Heritage week takes place in St. John’s
St. John’s Church Lanesboro is one of the designated sites for this year’s Heritage Week which takes place all this week up until Sunday next 26th August. The theme of the exhibition at St. John’s is ‘Exhibition of Church History Celebrating 150th Anniversary of Present Church’ The church will host the exhibition each day from 10.30am to 5.30pm each day with the exception of both Sundays where it will be open from 1pm to 5.30pm. Admission is free and the exhibition is well worth the visit.
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock
The annual diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Sunday week 2nd September. The ceremonies will commence at 2.30pm with the anointing of the Sick followed by Mass at 3pm. For those wishing to avail of the bus service from Lanesboro they should note that the bus will leave O’Brien’s Corner at 10.30a.m. and the bus ticket costs €16.
Lough Ree Golfing Society
This is to remind all members of Lough Ree Golfing Society that our Captain’s Prize Day will take place on this coming Saturday 25th August.
The venue is Portarlington Golf Club: a lovely mature woodland course. The tee is booked from 12 noon so please be there in good time for the draw to ensure a smooth run on this very important day for our society.
The Society looks forward to seeing all members there and visitors are also very welcome. Members who have already played once this year are eligible to compete for the Captain’s prize. As usual text Frank on 0879730611 if you intend to come.
Ros 5K Returns
What proved to be a hugely successful series of 5K runs starts this Wednesday 22nd August in Roscommon town where all runners will meet at Hannon’s Hotel on the Athlone road and the race commences at 7.15pm. The series continues every Wednesday at the following venues.
Wednesday 29 August, 7pm, Boyle – hosted by North Roscommon AC
Wednesday 5 September, 7pm, Taughmaconnell – hosted by St. Ronan’s AC
Wednesday 12 September, 7pm, Lanesboro – hosted by Lough Ree AC
Entry is €25 for the series or €10 per race
New Fetac Classes
Have you signed up for the level 5 Fetac courses at Lanesboro Community College? As the College reopens next week it means that time is rapidly running out for making application as the courses will commence into September. The proposed courses are Outdoor Recreation, Sports and Recreation, Tourism and Office administration. If you are interested you should immediately contact the college phone 043-3321139.
Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club
Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club Search and Rescue unit will hold a social night in St. Faithleach’s clubhouse on Friday night 31st August. Dancing will commence at 10pm and the music will be supplies by Jimmy Hussey, can’t Hardly Play Boys and special guests on the night. Following the recent fire at their clubhouse that caused many hundreds of thousands of euros worth of damage it is vital for them that they replace all the damaged and burned equipment as soon as possible. Lough Ree Sub Aqua club is vital to us as a community as much as it is so vital for the search and rescue they carry out for families throughout the country. It is very important that the entire area comes out and supports the club to get back to its firm standing once again.
Ticket sellers will be out and about throughout the local area over this coming week and we ask you to be as supportive as you possibly can be. Tickets can also be bought in O’Brien’s.
Have you memories of Cloontuskert?
Have you visited the Cloontuskert website recently to catch upon all the memories of days gone by adding greatly to present day happenings? If you have any memorabilia that includes stories, pictures and relics of times past that can be included in the website you are invited to contact Padraig Best via email or Gerry and Martina Trautt.
The stories so far are great the pictures equally so but there is so much more out there that can help make the web site a great source of memories both pictorially and through story-telling. Be a part of it if you have something to offer.
Pilgrimage to Lough Derg
A pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place on Sunday 16th September. The bus starts at Kenagh and will pick up in Lanesboro, Ballyleague, Scramogue and Rooskey. If you wish to travel you are invited to ring Mary at 043-3321969.
Indoor Market
The Lanesboro and Ballyleague Indoor Market takes place in St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, Lanesboro, every Friday from 11am to 1.30pm. There is a range of stalls supplying local: home baking, jams, eggs, mushrooms. Also jewellery, beauty products, cards, aloe vera products, books & bric a brac, knitted items, dried flowers & handbags. Fresh flowers, hanging baskets & flower arrangements. Fred’s Fish available – fresh fish for Friday. Free car parking to rear of building (beside the playground). Tea, Coffee and light snacks will also be available. You are invited to call 087 3965568 for all your queries.
Shannon Gaels Minor Club
Pride of place this week goes to both the Under 14 and Under 16 teams: The Under 14s won the Under 14 shield while the Under 16s had a wonderful win over Carrick Sarsfields last week to qualify for the final of the B championship and qualify for the Under16 A championship on Thursday against Clonguish in Newtownforbes.
All are invited to Clonbonny on Thursday between 11and 3 for the Leinster GAA Roadshow where a large inflatable pitch will be available for lots of fun games.
Our U6 players continue to train in Clonbonny at 7 to 8 every Thursday evening.
Preparations are being completed for the U8 panel and their visit to Croke Park on Monday next 27th August. Training for all players in Clonbonny on Thursday from 7 to 8.
The U10 panel will train in Clonbonny on Thursday from 7 to 8 pm.
The U12 team, without 5 players for one reason or another, lost to Dromard in their final game of the league. It is not sure if there is a final of this competition but if there is then our results in this competition will see us in the final.
The U14 panel won the U14 Shield competition and this was a great result for this very young side. Great work was done throughout the season by their mentors Brendan Keane, Jimmy Flood, Mike Brennan and Martin Farrell.
The minors continue to train for their first round of their championship against Colmcille on Wednesday 29th.
The club would like to express its deepest gratitude to Sean Mimnagh, Shannon Grill, for his sponsoring of food for the U16 panel. It was truly appreciated.
Rathcline Ladies GAA
The Rathcline ladies played Carrickedmond in the second round of the championship last Friday week and with a tough game the girls won the match by 4 points. The ladies now go through to the Intermediate County Final against Mullinalaghta on Saturday the 8th September. Congratulations to Claire Greene, Paula Kenny, Sinead Farrell and Lauren Farrell and the Longford Ladies Intermediate Team on their win against Sligo on Saturday last bringing the girls into the All-Ireland semi-final. We wish the girls the best of luck when they play in the semi-final on 1st September. Congratulations to the Rathcline team on their win last Sunday against Kenagh. Beat of luck to Western Gaels who play Carrickedmond in the semi-final on Thursday evening in Carrickedmond.
Rathcline GAA
The winning lotto numbers this week were 37, 27,36,29,28 and 24. There was no winner of the €700 jackpot. The four winners of €25 this week were Brendan Ward, Rosaleen Egan, Una Casey and John L Farrell. Next week’s jackpot will be €800.
Thank you to all those who sold the tickets for the club and a particular thank you to chairman Liam Connerton, who sold 120 tickets. It is not too late to subscribe to the draw, contact a member of the executive to buy a ticket.
Our Senior team are safely through to the semi-finals of the Intermediate Championship after a convincing 3-14 to 2-7 over Kenagh in Ballymahon on Sunday last. Thanks to all those who turned out in support of the team. The next game is against Granard, please check fixtures for confirmation of date, time and venue.
Well done to Sinead, Claire, Paula and Lauren and the rest of the Longford Ladies on qualifying for the All-Ireland Semi Finals.
Ladybird Shop
The Ladybird shop has launched their 2012 Christmas club where toys, gifts, and goodies can be reserved and paid for in easy instalments of which 10% will be donated to Barretstown the charity helping children affected by cancer and other serious illness.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior Championship: Our Seniors had a win over Kilbride on Sunday last, securing their place in the Quarter-Finals. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 4-15 Kilbride 0-12. Team: D. Thompson, C. Brennan, H. Kenny, A. McCormack, D. Murray, R. Cox, D. Harrison, M. Reynolds, S. O’Grady(0-1), B. Murtagh(1-1), E. Kenny(0-2), C. McCormack(0-3), C. Murtagh(1-5), A. Dooney(2-0), D. Murtagh(0-2). Subs: B. Reynolds (0-1), D. Rooney, D. Thompson, J. Quigley, D. Hussey. O’Rourke Cup Game against St. Aidans on Wednesday evening next at 7.15pm at home.
Junior Ladies Championship: Our Junior ladies had a convincing win over St. Barry’s on Saturday last. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 5-17 St. Barry’s 0-4. Team: C. Kenny, C. Brennan, A. Lannon, Q. Cox, J. Melia, R. Costello, E. Hegarty, A. Mc Loone(0-6), J. Geoghegan, K. Murphy(2-1), L. Mc Loone(1-4), E. Donlon, A. Lannon, C. Scally(2-5), M. Malone. Subs: E. Kenny, S. Mc Namara (0-1), R. Banahan, C. Cleary. Next game against St. Croan’s at home. See fixtures for details.
U14 Boys Championship: Huge Congratulations to our U14 Boys, Winners of the D2 County Championship, defeating St. Croan’s on Friday last in Strokestown. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 5-10 St. Croan’s 0-5. Team: Michael O’Donnell, Colm Mangan, Karl Nerney, Mark Gill, Darren Nerney, Gavin Carberry, Connell Kennelly(1-0), Darragh Kelly(1-1), James Browne(0-1), Daniel Foley(Cpt)(1-1), Jordan Donlon(1-2), Steven Walsh(1-5), Cormac Gannon. Subs: Evan Tynan, Sean Farrell, Joe Gill, Conor Smith, Luke Parker, Ryan Guinan. Well done to all Players on the Panel along with their management, Gerard O’Donnell, Wally Burke & Paul Enright a fantastic achievement having gone through the Championship undefeated. Management would like to thank Sonas Healthcare, Cloverhill their main sponsor & Pat Joe Fallon for his contribution to a set of tops for all Players on the Panel. Best of Luck to all as they now prepare for the League Semi-Final ahead.
U10 Blitz Final: Congratulations our U10 Boys, Winners in the U10 Oran Blitz Final on Sunday last, defeating St. Croan’s. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 4-17 St. Croan’s 1-05. Team: John Phelim O’Reilly, Mark Cox, Kevin Mc Donagh, Jack Murray, Lee Kilcoyne, Conor Gannon, Jack Tucker, David Kilcoyne, Sean Ryan & Sean Cox. Well done to all Players on the Panel along with their Management, David Kilcoyne & Derek Murray.
U14 Girls Championship: Our U14 Girls defeated Éire Óg on Sunday last at home. Final Score – St. Faithleachs 3-08 Éire Óg 0-09. Team: L. Fahy, L. Farrell, K. Browne, N. Hegarty, M. Banahan, A. Curley, M. Kelly, J. Banahan, S. Scally, Q. Glennon, D. McCaffrey, E. Irwin, I. Farrell, . Subs: J. Farrell, C.A. O’Reilly, C. Curley. Next game against St. Dominic’s this coming Wednesday, see fixtures for details. Thanks: A hugely successful weekend of footballing action for St. Faithleachs GAA Club. Many thanks to all who turned out over the weekend in support of our U14 Boys Final, Junior Ladies Championship, Senior Championship, U10 Boys Final & U14 Girls Championship.
GAA “Cul-Camp”: St. Faithleachs GAA “Cúl Camp” 2012 took place last week from Monday to Friday with over 100 Children taking part. Huge thanks to our Main Sponsor of the event, Joe Cribben, Daybreak-Top Oil Ballyleague. Many thanks & much appreciation to all our Cúl Camp mentors for their great efforts & time for this event making it a truly enjoyable week for all participants. Well done to you all. Special word of thanks to the Cúl Camp organisation committee, Wally Burke Co-Ordinator, Ursula Kilcoyne, James Irwin, Sean Cox, Maggie Gannon & Martina Dunne and to Helen O’Donnell, Vetting Officer. Many thanks to all who helped out in the preparation of food & refreshments for the Mentors throughout the week, to all who supplied same including St. Faithleachs GAA Minor Club, Bernard Keane, SuperValu Lanesboro & many parents for their generous supplies. Thanks to the Field Committee for their work in the upkeep of the Grounds throughout the week, to Qona Cox, First Aid Officer for the event, to the Photographer & to Ollie Kelly for use of the Teleporter.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations: Last weekend we honoured our “Stars of 1965”, a truly momentous occasion for the Club & all involved. A special word of thanks to our minor players, namely Daniel Foley, Keeley Byrne, Megan Banahan & James Browne who made presentations on the night to the 1965 Senior Championship winning team.
Lotto: The numbers drawn were- 2, 16, 21 and 29. No jackpot winner. €20 Winners – Marian Rice, Lisgobbin. Ronan Glennon, Cloonadra. Kathleen Donlon, Moher. Margaret O’Neill, Cloontuskert. Padraig Best, Cloontuskert. Next draw 28/8/12, Jackpot €6,700. Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome. Results of last week’s games – Winners, Pakie/JohnO & Jimmy/Martin. Last game, Sonny/Frank. Ticket Winners – Freda, Tim, Kevin, Sean.
‘Night at the Dogs’: Our Minor Club ‘Night at the Dogs’ takes place this coming Friday 24th August at Longford Greyhound Stadium. 1st race at 8.00pm. Tickets €10.00, Kids free. All Tickets purchased will be included in Draw to “Win a Weekend Away for Two”. Tickets available from committee member. There will be music afterwards in St. Faithleachs GAA Club House by Colm Mulligan. Outstanding Tickets to be returned to Underage Managers.
Congratulations: To Aisling Ormsby who celebrated her 18th Birthday recently. To Shane & Hazel Cuffe on the birth of their baby daughter. To Maura O’Halloran & Tadhg Hanrahan who were married at the weekend.