Ferbane
NEW PARISH COUNCIL OFFICERS Ferbane Parish Pastoral Council has elected the following new officers: Chairperson Kathryn Hennessy, Secretary Dearbhla Keenaghan, PRO Patrick Kenny. Committee - Sinead McGuire, Eddie Nally, Mary Fahey, Emily Kelly, Alice Cockram and Martin Grogan.
CONNACHT CHAMPIONS
A huge win for the Lions last Sunday away to their nearest rivals in Connacht's Junior 1B league, Creggs, leaves the West Offaly side sitting proudly at the top of their division. It has been a marvellous year for the Lions losing only once, against Loughrea back in November, on their way to the title. A 26-3 victory away to the second placed side is definitive proof that the cream has reached the top. The season's statistics are exceptional – scoring 41 tries while conceding only 3 the Lions amassed 294 points with only 35 against. It's a magnificent achievement for a club in its infancy – founded in 2005. Well done to all involved in West Offaly Lions!
FERBANE'S GENEROUS RESPONSE TO HAITI
The Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny have expressed their deep thanks to the people of the parish who have responded so positively to their Haiti Relief Appeal. n15,000 was raised by events and activities organised within the area and another n15,000 was donated directly to the Sisters in Ferbane.
Sr Maeve Guinan assured mass goers that every last cent of their n30,000 is currently being put to direct use in bringing relief to the needy and homeless in Haiti.
ST CYNOC'S NS BOWLING NIGHT
The annual fundraiser by St Cynoc's National School Parents Association takes place on Friday, March 12 at Athlone Leisure World. All monies raised are utilised to enhance the out of school activities available to the children of St Cynoc's. It's always a great night and even if your bowling skills are not up to scratch you could always win one or more of the many spot prizes on offer.
FERBANE GAA
Congratulations to Gallen Community School who secured their first ever Leinster Junior Vocational Schools championship on Monday with a hard fought 0-13 to 0-11 win over St. Peter's College of Dunboyne. See page 24 for report.
Fixtures: The first league fixtures of the year are fixed for this weekend, with both the seniors and juniors in action. The seniors make their first appearance of the season at home against Edenderry, currently scheduled for 4pm, while the juniors are also at home against Tullamore at 12 noon on Sunday. A big turnout is requested and all support is encouraged as both teams look to get the club off to the best possible start in 2010.
The numbers drawn in this week's (March 2) lotto draw were 2, 4, 16 and 22. The bonus number was 12. Kathleen Seery, Padraig Kenny and Lisa Doyle each matched three numbers. Next week's jackpot will be €3800. n50 Lotto tickets, which guarantee entry for 26 draws, are available from any of the usual sources and ensure that you don't miss out in case your numbers come up! The lotto can also be played online at www.locallotto.ie/ferbanegaa or via the link on www.fbgaamc.com – so be sure to get your ticket no matter where you are!
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