It’s all getting a bit busy here in Lisacul, so we thought we’d better make a little list. Here are some of the things we have planned for the year – there are some we haven’t put on the list because we’re waiting for a final sign-off. The events all take place in the Community …
Tag: GAA
Jul 28
Our Fallen Heroes
Jul 07
Ar dheis Dé…
Thirty seven years ago today, Detective John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne were killed in the line of duty when they intercepted a gang fleeing from a bank robbery in Ballaghaderreen. This summer, the community of Loughglynn, with assistance from Lisacul’s CE scheme, are building a monument to these brave men.
Mar 23
Eire Óg Fundraiser
Isn’t he a beauty? One of his descendants, a heifer worth €1,000, is the first prize in the Éire Óg GAA fundraising draw. Other prizes include a load of turf, two nights B&B and a dinner at Westport Woods Hotel, and a year’s subscription to the Éire Óg lotto. The draw will take place …
Aug 25
What’s a rural village website without a GAA story?
One of our regular suppliers of photographs went down to Éire Óg club last weekend and sent lots of pictures of the seniors match, far more than were needed for the 365 project, so we thought we’d do a special post on the club and use the photographs that way. Éire Óg was founded in …
Jul 15
365 Week 24
Jul 15
Come on You Boys in Primrose and Blue
It’s the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Quarter-Finals today – Kerry v Galway (2pm) & Mayo v Roscommon (4pm). Obviously, as a Community Website with readers from both Roscommon and Mayo, we cannot show favouritism or take sides so, instead of discussing the merits of each team, we thought we’d just put up some nice pictures.
Mar 11
Bain triail as!
Is your New Year’s Resolution to get fit not quite turning out as you hoped? Do you need help and encouragement to carry on? Look no further: Éire Óg Ladies may be just what you need. They are holding a fun morning to introduce new players to Gaelic football with some sample workouts, some drills and some coaching. …
Feb 19
Handball Training
Training for the Under Age group starts on Wednesday 24th February at 7pm. Did you know … Lisacul”s handball alley dates back to the early years of the last century. It has been refurbished several times since then, transforming from an open alley to today’s closed alley, with tiered seating and wheelchair access. There is a …