Lanesboro/ Ballyleague local news Sept 10
LADIES SUCCESS: Last Sunday morning in Carrickedmond proved to be an excellent day in the recent history of Rathcline Ladies football team. The team has been in transition for the past few years and the ladies continued to fight with tremendous spirit and dedication.
Their just rewards were bestowed on them on Sunday when they defeated last years Junior Champions, Forgney, playing a great brand of football.
Next Saturday, at a venue not decided as we go to press, the Ladies will play in their first final since 2006 where they take on Mostrim in what should be another great game. We hope a big number from the parish will go and support the Ladies.
SYMPATHY
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Bernie and Martin Tarmey and family, Anrattabeg, on the death of Bernie's father Colm Moran, Tawlaughtmore, Mohill, Co. Leitrim on Sunday 29th August.
TABLE QUIZ
On Friday night next 10th September in the Peer Inn, Lisnacusha, Lanesboro Boxing Club will hold a fundraising Table Quiz. The first question will be asked at 9pm and everybody in the area is encouraged to go along and support the club.
TRIATHLON
Following the recent set up of the Lanesboro Triathlon club an official committee has now been elected by the founder members. Ronie Masterson is the club chairperson, Brendan O'Sullivan is secretary, P.J. O'Neill is treasurer and Colm Daly is PRO and assistant treasurer.
Great interest has been shown locally and further afield on the progress of the club and their development. With the season shortly coming to a close the active club members will soon commence winter training in preparation for their first full season. Anybody who wishes to join the club or be involved in any capacity or would like further details should contact Brendan O'Sullivan 086-2544434.
The club would like to congratulate Chairperson Ronie Masterson on her selection to represent the Irish Defence Forces in the upcoming European Military Athletic championships in Paris next week where she will compete in the half marathon.
The club's next event will be on Saturday next where Brendan, Niall and Colm will attack the Achill Roar Adventure race which consists of Kayaking, Hill Running, and Cycling.
Masters adult swimming will begin on Monday next 13th September from 9 – 10 pm in Roscommon Leisure Centre for all levels of swimming abilities and details can be obtained from Colm 087-9045077
FAITHLEACH'S FOR SEMI FINAL
Following another great result on Saturday last the St. Faithleach's senior football team have qualified for the Division 1 League semi final where they will play Clann na Gael for a place in the final.
Before that they have a more pressing engagement on Sunday next in Hyde Park where they will face old adversaries St. Brigid's in the championship semi final. The team has prepared diligently for this big challenge. A place in the county final beckons and on 2pm on Sunday there is only one place to be and that is Hyde Park.
DRAW
The result of the very successful Rathcline GAA fundraising draw held recently are 1st 3,000 euro Kevin Collins c/o Chris Cullen, 2nd 1,000 euro Loretto Cooney, Lehery, 3rd 750 euro Willie and Kathleen Kavanagh, Ballymahon, 4th 500 euro Jeanette and Margaret Leckey, c/o Cullen's Filling Station, 5th 250 euro Frank Nally, Ballymahon, 6th 200 euro Liam Connerton and Peter Skelly, 7th 200 euro Joe Donlon, Church View, 8th 200 euro Teresa and Kathleen Morris c/o Yacht Bar, 9th 200 euro Ashley & Karena Dennigan, Mahoraveen and Jonathan Keegan, Barry, Kenagh.
BIRTH
Congratulations to Rafal and Eddie Wasik, Lough Ree Park, on the recent birth of a baby girl recently.
CHOIR
Have you a singing voice and have you ever thought of joining the local choir? Choir practice resumed on Tuesday evening last and will continue on Tuesday evenings in the Convent chapel at 8.30pm. The group always welcomes new members and invite you to go along.
FUNDRAISER
A social will take place in Fallon's Bar Newtowncashel on Saturday night next 11th September in aid Fr.Tom Kearney's Cuban Mission. Fran Deffew will provide the music and admission is optional. You are invited to go along and support the tremendous work Fr. Tom is doing on his Cuban Mission.
SHOP TO EXTEND
The Friends of Asthma Charity Shop will be extending their shop premises and therefore they will not be open for business between 2pm Saturday next 11th September and Friday 17th September. Although closed for shopping donations can still be made to the shop during this period. The larger shop with even more bargains will reopen for business at 10am on Friday 17th September.
DRAW
The results of the fourth draw in the Rathcline continuous fundraising program that took place in Clarke's bar recently are 1st prize – 2 Premium stand tickets for the GAA Hurling Final with €200 spending money - Pat and Eileen Mullen, Moher, Ballyleague. 2nd 2 Premium tickets for the All Ireland Football Final and €200 spending money – Peter Creamer, Ardnacassa Lawns, Longford. 3rd Prize – 2 tickets to the Michael Buble Concert in the Aviva stadium with 200 euro spending money – Steve and Dec c/o Clarke's Bar.
The fifth draw will take place on Saturday night 25th September.
COURSE
Lanesboro Community College offers classes in Adult Computer and Secretarial studies commencing on Monday 13th September (mornings). If you are interested please phone the secretary at 3321139.
SYMPATHY
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie Masterson and her family, Lehery, on the sad death on of her brother Patrick Kelliher, Killorglin, Co. Kerry on 27th August.
LIBRARY
Learn Online for free with FAS at Lanesboro Library An 'Online Learning' Initiative is running in your local library over the next few months. The courses are all online and are open to everybody over 18. All courses have been developed for people with little or no IT Skills as well as those with some IT knowledge. Some of the courses running include: Introduction to Computers, Internet and Email, ECDL, Basic Finance, Health and Safety. Registration forms are available at the Library. A FAS course facilitator will be present every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm for any queries you may have. Free Wireless internet access available to all members.
COMMUNITY GAMES
The Lanesboro Community Games Committee wish to send there sincere sympathy to Mrs. Patsy Kenny and family, Whitehall, Edgeworthstown on the sudden and tragic death of her husband Joe last Wednesday. Joe had been involved in the County Community Games for numerous years. We also wish Patsy a speedy recovery herself from the accident.
PIANO
Melanie Murphy, a qualified and experienced piano teacher is now taking bookings for piano classes commencing in September. If you are interested give Melanie a ring at 086-4083979.
BRIDGE CLUB
Members are asked to note that the first gathering of the new Bridge season will take place on Wednesday week 8th September at 8pm in the Co-Op hall.
New members are always welcome.
WRITERS
Lasra Writers will resume their monthly meetings in the Convent; on Monday night 20th September at 7pm. If there is anybody interested in writing you are welcome to join the group.
AN INVITATION
You are warmly invited to Talks from the Word of God and Hymn Singing
in the Lough Ree Resource Centre, (Opposite Super Value), Lanesboro, Co. Longford
every Wednesday night 8 - 9 pm. We take no other name but Christian.
Talks are free and without obligation. Everyone is very welcome.
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