Lanesboro & Ballyleague Notes

Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Shamrock 165 Shamrock 165 is a trilogy of books written by Sligo native Gavin Walsh on the first ever Aer Lingus plane crashed on Snowdonia National Park, Wales This is the true story of both the Irish…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Electric Vehicle Charger I have just been informed by EasyGo that their electric charging points in Lanesboro car park have just become active. This is a fantastic facility for those in need of charging within and passing…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Samaritan Information Meeting Athlone Samaritans need additional volunteers to maintain their 24hr befriending service. Could you be a Samaritan volunteer? No experience or qualification needed as we will train, mentor and support you. If you think you…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death It was with great sadness we learned of the death at care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home, Roscommon on Sunday 21st July of Mrs May O’Connor, St. Mary’s Terrace, Ballyleague. May who…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Tommy Fleming in Concert Rathcline GAA hosts the legendary Tommy Fleming in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday 24th November at 8pm. The New York Times described Tommy as the ‘Voice of Ireland’ and to have someone of…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Win a New Hyundai on Saturday This coming Saturday 20th July the annual Club Longford GAA draw for a first prize of a Hyundai Tucson or an alternative cash prize €40,000 will take place. Second prize is…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death Sudden deaths bring a big shock to a community and none more so than on Friday 28th June when we learned of the sudden death of one of our best known and popular locals Patrick Hannon,…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Death This week we saw the passing of legends of our time with the passing of Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Tommy Gorman and the man that was not only legendary but iconic no matter where he was to…

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Lanesboro Ballyleague notes Lord Mayor In old money and for my generation it was always known as Lord Mayor but now that title has changed to Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council. Following the recent local elections the new council members…

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