Lanesboro Ballyleague Notes
Co Longford VEC visits Lanesboro Library
The Adult Educational Guidance Service (Co Longford VEC) will visit Lanesboro Library on Tuesday March12th from 2-4pm. If you are interested in getting back to learning and want to know what’s available locally, come and chat with Mary or Liz, both qualified guidance counsellors, who will be happy to go through your options with you. This is a free service and all are welcome!
Gathering on Thursday night
The next and most important meeting so far for the Lanesboro Rathcline Gathering 2013 will take place on Thursday 28th February in Adie Farrell’s meeting room at 8.30pm.
If you feel you have an input of ideas to this meeting your presence will be very welcome as we are beginning to get the full list of events together for what will be the very best weekend in Lanesboro and Rathcline for many a long year.
Book August Bank Holiday weekend Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th for the ‘parish hooley’ of a lifetime.
Table Quiz
Lanesboro Pike Angling club will be holding a table quiz in the Yacht bar in Lanesboro on Friday week 8th March. The quiz starts at 9.30 sharp. Each table will consist of 4 people with an entry fee of €40 per table. There will also be a raffle on the night. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Defibrillator Course
We all understand the tremendous need for defibrillators and people trained in the use of them within our community. It is very vital for all clubs to have a minimum of two people competent in the use of the defibrillator.
It is proposed to have a new and recertification course in Lanesboro in the very near future. If you need to be recertified or want to do the course can you please leave your name into O’Brien’s as soon as possible.
Senior Scór
Following on from the success of the Scór na nÓg the Rathcline senior club commence their campaign on this coming Friday night in Ballinamuck. The club will be represented in Solo Singing by Tracy Tobin, Ballad Group by Sean Mc Grath, Catherine Mullooly, Megan Dalyand Tara Leigh Lulham and the Question Time team of Margaret Mullooly, Jimmy Flood and Cathal Chapman. We wish them all the very best of luck. The competition will commence at 8pm and if anyone want a great night of entertainment there will be no better place than Ballinamuck on Friday night.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
It is all systems go for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the committee is inviting everyone to take part in this year’s parade and to make it the biggest and best yet. Entry fee is a mere €20 and the closing date for entry is Wednesday 6th March. All entries to be made to Freda Connaughton, Longford Road.
The parade will take place at 2.30pm from St. Faithleach’s GAA clubhouse and will make its way through Ballyleague and Lanesboro and will finish at Lanesboro Community College. There will be prizes in the category of; Best dressed window, Best club float, Best junior float, most original float, Best business float and Overall float.
Fair Day on Saturday
The traditional horse Fair Day of Lanesboro and Dog Show will take place on this Saturday 2nd March. Since its revival a number of years ago the fair day have proven to be a very special day in the calendar of events in the town. The fair always gives the feeling of the beginning of spring and the lengthening of the days as we look forward to a long hot summer. The fair will begin at 10am in the field behind St. Mary’s Church.
The Dog show will take place in the field adjacent to the Yacht bar and will commence at 12.30pm. There will be kiddie’s attractions, home bakery stall, farrier, trade stands and much more to entertain everyone. Mark the date in your diary and come along for a great day at the Lanesboro Horse Fair. All enquiries to the secretary 087-9140903.
The fair this year is being recognised as one of the days of the Gathering 2013 and the Gathering committee would like to encourage back to town as many people as possible for our annual traditional fair.
Have you accommodation
The Gathering group is seeking people with property, houses or apartments to rent in the general area over August Bank Holiday weekend. Presently there is a growing list of enquiries from local people abroad intending to come back home for the weekend. We are currently drawing up a database of all property available and if you have property please contact Joe O’Brien, Corner Shop 3321107or joea@iol.ie with property location and description.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Peter and Brid O’Reilly and their families, Clonbonny on the death of their aunt Mrs Maura Griffin, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo recently.
Thank You
Again, your generosity knew no bounds when you contributed €647 to the recent church gate collection for the Lourdes Sick Pilgrims Fund. The organising committee is extremely grateful and express their deepest thanks to all.
Social Services Whist
The monthly whist drive in aid of Lanesboro Social Services will take place on this coming Friday night 1st March in St. Mary’s parish Hall at 8.30pm.
It is hoped that a great number of local card players will turn out to support and help support the marvellous and continued work this hard working committee continues to do on an on-going basis. Pleased come along and by your support you are continuing to help those within our parish in need of assistance.
Lanesboro Primary School Enrolment
Enrolment for September 2013 at Lanesboro Primary School will take place on Friday 8th March commencing at 1pm. Parents and their children are invited and welcome to call along to the school. For further information you are invited to contact school Principal Claire Murphy at the school or phone 043-3321545.
Wedding
The marriage took place on Saturday 16th February at St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro, of Kevin Chapman son of Mary and the late P.J. Chapman, Lisnacusha and Louise Kearney, Fortwilliam. Bestman was Cathal Chapman, brother of the groom and groomsmen were Michael Hanley friend of the groom and Alex Mc Dermott neighbour and friend of the groom. Chief bridesmaid was Maeve Kearney, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sarah Kearney and Ruth Kearney both sisters of the bride. Flower girl was Riona Chapman, niece of the groom. The marriage ceremony was celebrated by Fr. Michael Reilly, P.P. Lanesboro and Fr Tom Murray, Bord of Management, St. Joseph’s School, Longford. The wedding reception was held in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
We wish the happy couple many years of wedded happiness.
Gaelscoil Longfoirt
Gaelscoil Longfoirt will hold its open day and enrolment for all classes will take place on Saturday 2nd March from 1pm to 3pm. The Gaelscoil would be delighted to personally meet with you and to take you around the scoil to see for yourself the quality of provision that is on offer. The Gaelscoil is also accepting pre-enrolments for September 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Pride in our Young People
Saturday evening last in Derry City the culmination of all the hard work done by the Shannon Gaels novelty act group came to conclusion. The team performed magnificently in the presentation of their novelty act. It is extremely rare in an All-Ireland that all players perform to their ultimate. Our members of the cast did, it was without doubt their most polished and correct presentation of the full season of Scór na nÓg. Unfortunately for them they ran into a team representing Tipperary and Munster that were, according to the judges, just slightly ahead of them. We must congratulate the group and their mentor Maura Tobin for giving the club and parish a wonderful year and also for making history by being the first team from the club to be in an All-Ireland. We have every reason to be proud of them – their behaviour right through all competitions has been impeccable and they are an immense credit to their families, their club, their county and their province.
The novelty act team loses four of the group next year – Shane, Lauren, Laura and Andrew – due to being over age. If there are any young people looking to join the group or any of the other disciplines of Scór in the coming year please contact the club executive. If you have ability to coach Céilí Dancing or Set Dancing the club would love to hear from you. The club is also seeking young people to take part in the following Solo Singing, Instrumental music, Storytelling/Recitation, Ballad group and Question Time.
Thank You
The committee and members of the Co Longford Branch of Multiple Sclerosis would like to thank most sincerely the organisers of the Christmas Day Run/Walk from Cashel to Lanesboro, raised over €7,000 for the branch. A special word of thanks to all the participants, those who fundraised for the event and everybody who helped in any way on the day to contribute to the smooth running of this annual event. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated; these funds will go a long way in helping the members of our society for the coming year.
Lough Ree AC
The new International Indoor facility at Athlone I.T. brings a new buzz to athletics in our area. On Saturday last the Connaught Region had their first squad coaching session there.
The club had Larissa Noone, Stephen O’Dowd, James Scally and Eoin Murray involved and we feel certain that all four slept well that night.
There were others invited but they had travelled to Derry with the Shannon Gaels group, competing in the All-Ireland Scor finals.
The Connaught Indoor championships will be staged at the same venue on Sunday next. The youngsters should find it an amazing experience. The club will have problems with entries as they have to be in by the time this article goes to press. In the past the club were severely out of pocket when many athletes did not travel and there is no refund.
The club’s older members were devastated to hear of the death of Brid Dunne, a former athlete with the club. The club offers its sincere sympathies to the Dunne family on their bereavement and of course also to Paul Enright. Paul was a former member of the club and if information is correct he was the first from the club to win an All-Ireland medal when under 12.
Indoor training takes place as usual on Tuesday evening at 7pm in Ballyleague Hall.
Shaping up with Bonnie
Classes continue in St. Mary’s Parish Hall every Thursday night; Kettle bells at 7pm for 30 minutes and Pilates from 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend as the exercises are not age specific. You can join in at any time. If you want to register or find further information you should contact Bonnie at 087-2238237.
Rathcline Ladies
Commiserations to the Scór na nÓg Novelty Act in the All-Ireland Finals last Saturday in Derry who lost out to Tipperary. The team of Lauren Guinan, Dearbhail Flood, Laura and Anna Peters, Shane Kenny, Andrew Ward, Niall Keane and Jack O’Loughlin performed outstandingly and great credit must go to these young people for their hard work and commitment in reaching the All-Ireland Finals. Also to Maura Tobin for hard work and commitment in coaching the group to the finals. Our clothes collection is still on-going and all clean unwanted clothes, footwear, duvet covers, sheets, books(not school books) are all accepted. Contact Madaleine 0861500123. Can all ladies please arrange to pay their registration for the coming year and all new players are very welcome at all ages. Thanks to everybody that supported our Annual Church Gate collection last weekend in Lanesboro and Newtowncashel.
Lanesboro Bridge Club
The results of the competition held on Wednesday night last are; 1st Tom Feeney and Una Clarke, 2nd Loretto Cooney and Freda Kenny, 3rd Una Lawlor and Brid Mc Dermott and 4th Elish Gray and Gemma Douglas.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs Angela Crinigan her husband Tom and family, Barnacor on the death of Angela’s brother Ned Pender, Edenderry, Co. Offaly, recently.
Ballyleague Bingo
Each and every Thursday night Ballyleague bingo takes place in Ballyleague Hall at 8.30pm. This coming Thursday night the snowball stands at €2,500.
Shannon Gaels
Hard luck to our Novelty Act team in the All-Ireland final of Scór na nÓg in Derry last Saturday. Their performance was tremendous and we are all rightly proud of them.
The club would like to thank everyone, right from the very start up to Saturday that helped to make the day possible. The club would like to thank Pauline Flood and Micheál Ó Suilleabhain for travelling to Derry to support the club. A special word to our loyal supporters that have travelled to all the Scór na nÓg events throughout the season. The club would also like to congratulate and thank the Derry County Board for the warmth of their welcome and unbridled assistance throughout the day.
The club is seeking 2 teams to travel to climb Croagh Patrick as part of the senior club fundraising. Please make yourself available.
Are you available to help out with the club in any way in the coming season? The club is actively seeking assistance of ladies and gentlemen to help in any way during the season, be it coaching, tidying, making tea, first aid and general facilitators. If you are interested please come along to the Code of Conduct briefing that will take place in Clonbonny this Wednesday night 27th at 9.30pm.
The minor league and club official activities commences with a local derby against Southern Gaels in Killashee at 12.30 on this coming Sunday morning. There are still a couple of players yet to attend training in this grade and we would encourage them to return immediately.
Under 14 training takes place every Sunday in Clonbonny at 11am.
Rathcline GAA
All Ireland Final – Commiserations to the Shannon Gael’s Novelty Act team in last weekend’s All Ireland Scór na nÓg final in Derry City. This fantastic journey came to an end as the Tipperary representation claimed the All-Ireland title on Saturday evening. The achievement of reaching the All-Ireland Final marks a fantastic milestone in the history of Shannon Gaels. Team members included: Dearbhail Flood, Shane Kenny, Lauren Guinan, Niall Keane, Laura & Anna Peters, Andrew Ward and Jack O’ Loughlin. Great credit must also go the background team and parents for all the work in preparing the act for the highest stage in the land. A very special recognition must go to Maura Tobin who has coached the team to the final. The team has done our parish, county and province proud and we look forward to next year’s competition.
Club membership – At this stage the club needs to finalise membership with both players and non-playing patrons before the end of March deadline. Prices are as follows: €20 for non-playing members and €50 for players. Peter Skelly will be accepting payment for all non-playing members and Ryan Fallon will be doing likewise with our Club players. Please make every effort to pay membership in the next week or so.
Club Rathcline Lotto Draw – The jackpot total of €1,400 was not won this weekend with numbers drawn as follows: 23, 25, 30, 32, 34, and 39. Congratulations to our four €25 winners this week as follows: (1) John Sorohan – Killinure, (2) Una & Seamus Clarke – Gortgallon; (3) John Killian – Knock; (4) The Falvey Family – Moher. Next week’s Jackpot will €1,500.
Under 21 – A renewed call goes out to the following U21 players to make themselves available for the forthcoming U21 Championship – Aaron Madden, Cathal Greene, David Mulvihill, Brian Connaughton, Michael Rhatigan, Shane Donoghue, Padraig Connaughton, Gavin Cooney, Liam Connerton, Michael J Reilly, Mark Shanley, James Hilton, James Brennan, Gavin Murray, Gavin Heneghan, Gary Tobin, Danny O’ Sullivan, Darren McGrath, Eoin Sorohan, Jack Rooney and Gareth Reilly. Joe Kiernan will be managing the team this year and all players are requested to attend senior training in Clonbonny every Wednesday & Friday night at 8:30pm. Our first game of the 2013 Championship takes place on Sunday 17th March when we play Fr. Manning Gaels in Clonbonny at 2:30pm.
The club would like to thank Eamon Flaherty and John Muldoon for their generous contributions to the club financing for the coming year.
Croagh Patrick Sponsorship Walk 2013 – This year’s event has been provisionally set for Saturday 11th May. This event is more than just a fundraiser for the club but a social outing for our members, friends and parishioners with a night out in Westport town. Based on previous year’s outings to Croagh Patrick, the club has experienced an enjoyable and rewarding day out with lots of crack in the process.
Sponsorship cards are now available from any member of the club. We are looking for a big uptake from the parish and to make it a weekend to remember. Keep an eye on our website www.rathcline.gaa.ie for more details.
The Club would like to congratulate Karen Carberry and John Kelly on their marriage celebrations last Saturday.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Rathcline GAA are considering entering a float into the St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year. If anyone has ideas or wants to get involved with the preparations of the float, please contact Pat Connerton or indeed any member of the executive in the next week or so.
Punchestown 2013 – Longford GAA are hosting the 11th Annual Race Day at Punchestown on ‘Gold Cup Day’ Wednesday 24th April. Rathcline GAA has always held the best Club representation at the event and this year we are looking to repeat this feat especially with club man Brendan Gilmore holding the chairman’s position in the County Board. The subsidised ticket price of €100 includes the following: Location at the final fence, four course meal, hot afternoon refreshments, admission to the races, race card, celebrity tipsters, bar facilities & bookies in the Pavilion; all of which represents fantastic value for money. Book your seat early as part of the Rathcline GAA contingent. €20 Deposits can be given to: Liam Connerton (086) 8776405, Albert Cooney (086) 8118580 & Chris Cullen (087) 2500120.
Bonus Ball Lotto Draw Reminder – The club have introduced a new €2 Lotto Draw in Adie’s bar which complements the existing weekly lotto draw. The prize fund will be given out to the person who correctly nominates the Bonus Number on Saturday Lotto Draw. We hope people will support this initiative in the coming months.
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Senior League – O’Rourke Cup: Our seniors were defeated by Clan na Gael on Sunday last at home. Final score: St. Faithleachs 0-07 Clan na Gael 1-09. Team: B. Carberry, B. Scally, A. McCormack, D. Gibbons, D. Murray, C. McCormack, C. Bannon, B. Murtagh (0-1), M. Reynolds, D. Rooney, H. Kenny, J. Quigley, C. Murtagh (0-4), E. Kenny, A. Brehon (0-1). Subs used: K. Farrell (0-1), D. Thompson.
Junior Ladies – League: Our Junior Ladies were defeated by Roscommon Gaels on Sunday last at home. Final Score: St. Faithleachs 1-02 Roscommon Gaels 2-12.Team: C. Kenny, N. Egan, A. Ormsby, C. Cleary, N. Carty, M. Farrell, J. Geoghegan(1-1), C. Brennan, S. Ormsby(0-1), E. Kenny, A. Nerney, M. Corcoran, A. Lannon. Subs: R. Costello, L. Mc Loone, T. Nerney, C. Brennan, L. Martin.
U16 Boys – League: Our U16 boys had a win over Michael Glaveys at home on Sunday last. Final Score: St. Faithleachs 4-13 Michael Glaveys 4-02. Team: O’Donnell, M. Gill, J. Farrell, C. Mangan, E. Farrell, D. Kelly, J. Irwin, D. Nerney (0-3), M. Cox (1-0), S. Phillips (3-2), J. Hussey (0-1), C. Gannon (0-2), C. Gannon, S. Walsh (0-2), D. Foley (0-3). Subs: K. Nerney, E. Tynan.
Congratulations: To Paddy Neilan on his appointment as referee for the Martin Donnelly Inter-Provincial Football Final, Ulster V Leinster in Croke Park on Sunday last.
St. Faithleachs GAA Table Quiz: Many thanks to all who supported our Table Quiz on Friday Night last. Congratulations to the winning team: Ronan & Sheila Collier, Mark Mc Goldrick and Rosie Mc Entire and to the runners-up team: Sean Cox, Raymond Farrell, Andrew Cox and Jeffery McGann. Many thanks to quiz master, Michael Cleary & all who helped out on the night.
Senior Club Presentations: Congratulations to Derek Thompson, St. Faithleachs GAA Clubman of the Year 2012 & to Raymond Cox, St. Faithleachs GAA Player of the Year 2012. Presentations were made by St. Faithleachs GAA Club chairman, Frank Curley, to Qona Cox who accepted the trophy on behalf of Raymond and to Margaret Thompson who accepted the trophy on behalf of Derek.
Special Thanks: To Michael Cleary, Derek Thompson & Brian Murtagh who represented St. Faithleachs GAA Club on “Saturday Sports” with John Lynch, Shannonside FM last weekend. It displayed a great reflection on the clubs past and the positives for the future.
Cards: Every Tuesday in the Club House, 9.00pm. All welcome.