St. Mary's Parish Hall on Main Street in Lanesboro hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Friday at 8pm, serving the town that sits astride the River Shannon on the border of Co. Longford and Co. Roscommon. It is a closed meeting, for those with a desire to stop drinking, following AA's Third Tradition rather than acting as a barrier to newcomers who recognise that description. The meeting follows the usual AA format, with members sharing their own experience and reading from the fellowship's literature, without professional input. Lanesboro's position on the Shannon makes it a natural meeting point for people from both counties either side of the river. There is no charge to attend and no need to book ahead, with the group entirely self-supporting.
Is Lanesboro in Longford or Roscommon?
The town sits on both sides of the River Shannon, with this parish hall on the Roscommon side, though it is often associated with Longford too.
Who can attend, and is there a cost?
It is a closed meeting for those with a desire to stop drinking, and it is free to attend with no booking required.
Is St. Mary's Parish Hall wheelchair accessible?
This has not been confirmed, so anyone with mobility needs should check with the group in advance.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
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