Lanesboro Ballyleague notes
Death
Following a relatively short illness it was with the greatest of sadness we learned of the death on Wednesday 5th October at his residence in Doughill of Oliver Brehon. Oliver was predeceased by his parents Pat and Beatrice, brothers Joachim and nephew Cormac. His fight was bravely borne with great dignity, strength and courage. Oliver was a real family man, his life centered on his family. His quiet and considerate personality endeared him to everyone. He was a one of nature’s gentleman who great deeds will always be remembered by everyone that knew him. He was a qualified mechanic who had his own transport business at which he worked tirelessly. Oliver was a farseeing man and he had plans that we waiting to come to fruition until he was diagnosed with his illness one year ago. He would be remembered ar a tireless worker and a gentleman. He was renowned for with witty and funny retorts which made him wonderful company. The memory of Oliver will live long with everyone that had the pleasure to know him. The attendances at the reposing of his remains and again at his Funeral Mass and burial bore ample testimony to the esteem in which Oliver was held both within and outside our community.
His remains reposed at his residence on Thursday and Friday last until his Funeral Mass in St. Cecilia’s Church, Curraghroe on Saturday followed by his interment in Cloontuskert Cemetery. To his wife Margaret, sons Gary and Rory, daughter Laura, brothers Seán, Eamonn, Tommy, Hughie, Anthony, Pauric and Liam, his sister Ann (Nolan, Mahoraveen), relatives and many many friends we extend our deepest sympathy.
Welcome to Try-a-Dive
Have you ever watched a TV programme and seen someone diving in crystal clear water and wondered what that must feel like and even wondered if you could do the same. Now is your chance to give it a go in a very safe and controlled environment.
As they say you will never know unless you try.
Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club is holding FREE TRY A DIVE in Longford swimming pool at 9pm every Thursday night for the next number of weeks starting on this Thursday night 13th October.
You will learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.
Learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it.
Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater and learn whether you can be comfortable there.
All the equipment you will need is provided on the night just bring yourself, togs and swim hat and you’re ready to go.
If you require any further information you can contact any club member or ring 0879817784/0879765911 or e-mail www.loughreesubaquaclub@gmail.com
Ladies County Final
On Saturday last our local Rathcline ladies football team took on Mullinalaghta in the county final in Killoe. The game seen Mullinalaghta take a convincing lead but our ladies were in no mood to let that affect their goal of victory. They recovered magnificently to go into a lead that looked like seeing them emerge victorious. However, Mullinalaghta had one final push in them and managed to emerge victorious over our heartbroken team.
Throughout the year the girls put in a tremendous effort in training and matches and it was particularly sad that they did not achieve their ultimate goal of victory. Well done to the panel and management for all their hard work all year.
Tractor and Car Drive
A big Tractor and Car drive will take place on Sunday week 23rd October from Church St. Strokestown. The Drive is being organised by Mid-Roscommon Vintage Club and the funds raised are in aid of the Kilglass-based Sick Children’s Fund Committee. Entry fee is €20 and registration will take place from 10:30am. Please support this worthy cause. More details next week regarding the route etc.
Lanesboro Primary School Enrolment
Lanesborough Primary School is now accepting enrolments for September 2023. Please email the school at www.smgslb2020@gmail.com for an enrolment form. Alternatively you can phone the Principal at 0433321545.
Train how to use the Defibrillator
Defibrillators are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, an uneven heartbeat that is too slow or too fast. If the heart suddenly stops, defibrillators can also help it beat again. That is the very reason that we need more and more people trained up in the use of this vital life saving device. The local defibrillator group is actively seeking new people in the Kilgefin, Ballyleague, Cashel, Killashee and Rathcline Lanesboro areas to become competent in the use of the Defibrillator. The group is also looking to retrain and refresh those that have already completed the course and need to brush up on its use.
If you are interested, please leave your name and phone number with Martina O’Brien personally in the shop or by phoning 086 3858934 or clynemartina53@gmail.com
Defibrillator Funding – Thank You
The Defibrillator Group would like to sincerely thank everyone that has contributed so generously to the appeal for funding to replace batteries and pads and the constant need to upgrade all the defibrillators.
The importance of defibrillators in the general area cannot be overstated. The lives it can save and has saved in recent times are well documented.
If you wish to contribute we ask that you donate by leaving money in an envelope marked with your name into Martina or Joe O’Brien at the Corner Shop.
Fashion Show
The ICA is staging a Fashion Show with a difference where the show will embrace sustainability in the Longford Arms Hotel on Saturday 15th October with the doors opening at 7pm. The show will feature local fashion shops, Thrift shops, Upcycled and Preloved clothes. Tickets cost just €15 and it will include a free glass of wine on entry. Tickets are available by phoning 087 6791332 or they can be bought at the door on the night.
Halloween Tractor Run
A Halloween Tractor Run in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital will take place on Sunday 30th October. The registration centre will be The Local, Newtowncashelfrom 3pm. The tractors will leave Newtowncashel at 4pm. The entry fee is €20 per tractor.
With a Kids Halloween Disco
As part of the day’s celebration there will be a Kids Halloween Disco with free face painting, nibbles, music and fun in the Pier Inn from 5pm to 7pm.
And it does not finish there Following the earlier events the evening will draw to close with a Fancy Dress Night.
This is a day and night not to be missed as there is something there for everyone. Further details can be got by phoning Paddy 086 079 1177 or Emma 086 055 3904.
Souvenir Programme
The official opening of the Ballyboro All-Weather Astro Turf Pitch took place before a large crowd on Saturday last – see Ballyboro notes.
The club produced a wonderful and comprehensive Souvenir Programme edited by Eamonn Bolger that without doubt a collector’s item. There are many fine articles included but the crème de la crème is the inclusion of the Ballyboro Players Roll of Honour where every player (using the weekly reports of PRO of the Longford League, the very helpful, Sean Dempsey) that wore the Ballyboro jersey over the past 22 years of the club is listed. The list was compiled painstakingly by Eamonn Bolger and it is a testimony to Eamonn to see players listed from 2000 right up to the present day.
The souvenir programme is on sale in O’Brien’s costing just €5.
Sunday night Card Game
The Sunday night card game continued on Sunday night last. The results from last Sunday night 4th September are: The game continues every Sunday night where the first cards are dealt at 8.30pm sharp. Light refreshments served.
Boat Trips
Lough Ree Access for all boat is a boat built for you is offering three sailing trips a day 10am, 12 noon and 2.30pm. This is a great trip of fascination onto Lough Ree and an
Ballyleague Bingo
Ballyleague Bingo continues in Ballyleague Hall every Thursday night. The first numbers will be called at 8.30pm.
Volunteers required
Ballyleague Bingo urgently needs more volunteers to join them in the Bingo/Hall Committee. If you are interested in being involved you are asked to contact Patricia Manning for more details.
50/50
Congratulations to JJ Healy, Tullyvrane who was last week’s winner of the Rathcline 50/50. JJ won the top prize of a wonderful €512. The draw took place in the Adie’s Bar.
The club is extremely grateful for your continued tremendous support.
Sympathy
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to our former Parish Priest Fr. Mickie Reilly and his family who suffered death for the second time in just over two weeks when his brother Matt Reilly, Blanchardstown, died on Monday 3rd October. Matt died at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin. His Funeral mass took place on Friday morning and burial took place at Carrickedmond Cemetery.
Church Services
The schedule for the Roscommon group of Parishes for the month of October is as follows:
Sunday 16th Holy Communion with Dean Gerald Field in St. Coman’s Church Roscommon at 11.30am
Sunday 23rd October Service of Holy Communion in St. John’s Church, Lanesboro at 11.30am
Sunday 30th October Service will take place in St. Coman’s Church Roscommon at 11.30am
Tidy Towns Lottery
On Tuesday 4th October the jackpot for the Lanesboro Tidy Towns lottery stood at €10,200 and as it was not won the jackpot rose to €10,300 for the draw on Tuesday 11th October. The winning numbers drawn on the 4th October were 4, 8, 24 and 27. The winner of the €50 prize was Willie Dennigan, and the three €20 winners were Mary O’Halloran, The Green, Celine & Lucky Hester c/o Mags and Eileen Mullen c/o XLNTEE.
The funds raised from the lottery is providing the financial support to do lots of planting around the town where the most recent is the ongoing creation of the orchard and the shrubs and roses planted on the recently renovated footpaths around the corner on the Longford Road and the flowers on the Ballymahon Road. Your continued support is enabling all the ongoing work and we encourage greater support for funding of these and other upcoming projects.
Family Art Day
A Halloween Family Art Day will take place in St. Mary’s Hall, Lanesboro on Sunday next 16th October from 1pm to 4pm.
Go along pick your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch take it away to the painting station and decorate your pumpkin.
When the pumpkin is painted you can head over to some of the other stations and make some creepy spiders, Halloween masks, gravestones, fabric pumpkins and even heads on sticks.
There will be a demonstration on some Halloween face painting and SFX that you can do at home.
It promises to be a wonderful day hosted by Hanlon Artworks.
Times Past in Pictures
If you have any old photographs that you would like to see published in this ‘Times Past in Pictures’ section you can email them to me at joeaobrien@outlook.com or bring them to the shop I will scan and give them back while you wait.
CD continues to sell well
Frank Nelson has just released a new CD called ‘I’ll Put the Kettle On’. Frank has been very active on the music scene for over 30 years and the quality of his music and dances/shows is testimony to the reason he has been so popular. Frank is inexhaustible when it comes to releasing high quality CD’s.
This time he has really hit the high times with the quality and songs included. It is a must for followers of Frank and lovers of country music.
CDs are available in O’Brien’s costing just €15
Dinner Dance
The Longford Pioneer Total Abstinence Association, Longford branch will hold their annual Dinner Dance on the Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule on Friday next 14th October. The music will be provided by the very popular J&S Sound. Dinner will be served at 9pm and there will be a lot of spot prizes won on the night. Tickets cost €30 and can be bought from Breda Moran or O’Brien’s shop.
Traditionally this is the night out of the year where a great night out is assured.
Healthy Communities
Free Stop Smoking Service available in Ballymahon. Get the help you need to stop smoking for good. Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be provided for non-medical card holders. Available on Mondays 10am – 4pm in Bridgeways Family Resource Centre; Dean Egan Library Main St Ballymahon; Please contact Catherina (HSE Stop Smoking Advisor) on 087 4435256 for more information.
Ballyboro FC
Ballyboro Cougars under 11 team got their season off to a terrific start when they defeated Ballymahon by four goals to one on Saturday last. From the outset the team displayed great grit and tenacity and were fully deserving of their win. Thomas Fallon with a goal direct from a corner kick opened the scoring. A well taken Kyron Horohoe goal added to the score before Ballymahon got one back just before half time. Second half goals by Sean Donlon and Jay Flynn (a subtle header} secured the points for the Cougars. Squad: Lee Carberry, Lorcan Vesey, Malachy Martin, Caolan McCann, Thomas Fallon, Luke McDonald, Dylan Featherstone, Niall Morgan, Sean Donlon, Kyron Horohoe;
The under 11 Tigers found Melview a tad too strong though the team tried hard and played some good football. Melview were 5-3 in front at the final whistle. Panel: Matthew Murphy, David Kenny, Tyler Murray, Ben Smith, Donncha Farrell, Cian Shea(1),Tom Hession, Darragh Shanley(2), Andrew Nolan.
In the Combined Counties League Ballyboro recorded a hard fought 4-3 win over Shamrock Celtic. A brace from Oran Kenny and two well taken penalties by Jordan Donlon were enough to secure the points. Ballyboro: Mark Tarmey, Mark Cox, Patrick Kenny, Greg Cassidy, Liam Ormsby, Patrice, Aidan Dooney, Oran Kenny, Jack Murray, Darragh Hussey, Jordan Donlon. Subs: Dean O’Reilly, Chris Tingell.
After an undistinguished first half in which they trailed badly the under 14s really came to life in the second period in their game versus Ballymahon. They had the better of the exchanges in the second half displaying a credible grit, teamwork and determination but the damage had been done in the early stages and Ballymahon emerged as victors. Ballyboro: Patrick Gilmore, Sean O’Dowd, John Farrell, Emry Kaya, Ciaran McGloin, Dan Casey(1),Eoin Beattie(1),Mikie Sorohan(1),Harry Brogan, Leon Malkowski, Evan Rooney, Sub: Eoghan Mullooly,
The Special Ballyboro booklet can still be obtained at O’Brien’s and Casserly’s.
Fixtures: On Thursday the under 13s play Melview at home at 5.45pm. Five teams in action on Saturday: The under 8s will participate in a Blitz at the Mall Astro along with Melview, Ardagh and Inny FC. Both under 10s teams will be involved in blitzes; Team A will play Inny Lions in Streete at 12.30pm while at the same time Team B will be at home to UCL Stormers. The under 16s play Inny FC in Streete at 2pm. while the under 12 girls are at home to Newtown, 10am kick off. Just one game on Sunday where the under 14 girls are away to Kenagh, 10am start.
Support line for older people
ALONE manage a national support line and additional support for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to Covid-19. Professional staff is available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open seven days a week from 8am until 8pm. Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Alcohol Anon Meetings
Relatives and friends of alcoholics are welcome to attend meetings in the Family Centre building at the back of St. Mel’s Cathedral on St. Mel’s Road, any Tuesday evening at 7pm.
Smart Recovery
SMART recovery is an evidence based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery by overcoming addictive behaviour.
There is a meeting every Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm in Vita House, Roscommon. For information you should phone Conor 086 1702912 or info@smartrecovery.ie
GROW
Grow is a Community Mental Health Movement which meets every Monday at 11am in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Rd., Longford. If you are feeling lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, please feel free to attend. You can call Assumpta for any further information on 086 8114135.
Lanesboro Library
The opening hours of Lanesboro are: Monday 2pm-8pm, Tuesday 2pm-6pm, Wednesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. The library will be closed all day on a Thursday. Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm
Photocopying, printing and scanning services are available at the library. Enquiries: www.lanesborolibrary@longfordcoco.ie
St. Faithleach’s Lottery
The St. Faithleach’s lottery draw took place on Wednesday last 5th October. The random numbers selected were 2, 3, 16 and 26. There was no jackpot winner and the three €40 winners were Lily Farrell, Aidan Dooney and Michael Finan. The next draw will take place on Wednesday 19th October and tickets are on sale from club members and local shops.
The club thanks you for your continued and generous support.
St. Mary’s Church
Rosary Group meet in the church on Monday to Friday at 9.30am and on Saturday and Sunday at 3pm.
Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in the church from 10.30am until 8pm. It is very important that there will be at least two people in the church for each hour of the Adoration.
Parish contacts
Fr. Merlyn Kenny, Newtowncashel 0860603433 and Fr. Turlough Baxter, Killashee 0879972259 who as you know are assisting in our parish.
Rathcline GAA
St. Faithleach’s GAA
Junior Ladies
The Junior Ladies bowed out of the 2022 Championship on Sunday afternoon after a 2-08 to 2-06 defeat to Clann na nGael in Ballyleague. The ladies fought to the bitter end in what were horrendous conditions. Well done ladies and their management on a great year and for their huge commitment
U17 Lads
A dramatic morning in Ballyleague last Sunday as the U17 lads took on Strokestown in the championship semi final. The game was level at 1-07 a piece after full time. The teams could not be separated and after Extra Time it remained all sqaure at 1-08 a piece. The replay will be confirmed in due course. Well done lads.
Tesco Community Fund
If you happen to be shopping in Tesco in Roscommon please drop a blue token into the collection box for the U12 Girls who are fundraising for new jerseys and some training equipment. Your little donation could make a huge difference! Thank you for your continued support
Volunteers
The minor club are looking for volunteers to help at the Underage training when they return. If you would like to help please contact David Harrison or any club committee member.
Condolences
We would like to extend our sympathies to the Brehon Family, Curraghroe on the passing of Oliver Brehon. May he rest in peace.
Condolences
We would like to send our condolences to Steve Smith and family on the passing of Steve’s father, Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Congratulations
A huge congrats to Sean Rohan, Ballagh who has been selected for the Ireland U18 international rugby team and will play in Rome in November. Fantastic achievement.
Thank You
Thank You To All who kindly donated toys to the Ukrainian children who have moved into our community recently. We delivered them last week and they were absolutely thrilled with them. Thank you to Tanya O’Rourke for organizing this fantastic gesture.
Coffee Morning
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Coffee Morning recently in the clubhouse. Thanks to all the organisers, those who dropped in food and especially the very generous people who donated. €1530 was raised.
Lotto
Thank you for your continued support. Envelopes on sale in all local outlets. There was no jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn were 2, 3, 16 and 26. €40 winners were Aidan Dooney, Lily Farrell and Michael Finan.