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The race to be the country’s next Taoiseach kicked off last night after Enda Kenny announced his intention to quit. The Taoiseach retired as Fine Gael leader at midnight on Wednesday. He will remain on as Taoiseach until a new leader is elected – expected to be within two weeks (by June 2nd). The next leader of Fine Gael – widely tipped to be either Leo Varadkar or Simon Coveney –is expected to win sufficient support in the Dáil to succeed Kenny as Taoiseach. Mr. Kenny had been leader of Fine Gael since 2002 and Taoiseach for the last six years. For many people, he became a controversial figure in Roscommon, following the explosive row that erupted in 2011 when Mr. Kenny oversaw the closure of Roscommon A&E, after he had personally promised, during that year’s General Election campaign, that he would retain the facility if he became Taoiseach. From an overall perspective, there will be mixed views on what the political legacy of a man of considerable personal warmth and decency will be, with supporters hailing his career and critics taking an alternative view!
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Lough Harps charity soccer match A selection of Lough Harps legends will take on Forth & Endrick Old Crocks from Scotland in a charity soccer match on Saturday (20th) at 12.30 pm. The match is in aid of the Ballinlough Granlahan Defibrillator Group and there will be a bucket collection on the day. It is hoped that the event will raise much-needed funds for the service and upkeep of defibrillator units situated throughout the community. So head along and welcome the Scots to Ballinlough and marvel at some former Lough Harps heroes!
Day trip with Active Retirement Roscommon Town Active Retirement Association invites you to join them for a day trip to the National Stud and Japanese Gardens on Monday, May 29th. The bus is leaving the church carpark at 9 am and there will be tea and scones en route as well as dinner in the evening. The cost is €50 and places can be booked by calling 086-8435562 or 086-1925411.
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Local pupils excel in Our World Irish Aid Awards Primary school pupils from Scoil Bhride, Four Mile House, and St. Michael’s School, Castlerea, have made it to the national final of the 2017 Our World Irish Aid Awards. They, along with pupils and teachers from ten other primary schools across Ireland, will travel to Dublin Castle on Tuesday, 13th of June to showcase their projects as they compete for the overall ‘Our World Irish Aid Awards’ trophy. For St. Michael’s School, it is the second
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DON’T ‘WANNACRY?’ Some helpful tips to keep ahead of the hackers MIRIAM KERINS
As some Irish businesses and organisations are still dealing with the fallout from the latest ‘Wannacry’ Ransomware cyber hack that affected over 200,000 worldwide across 150 countries, is it any wonder that the rest of us, i.e. you, me, local schools and SMEs, etc., are still cautious when it comes to turning on our computers? And who could blame us? Especially as this latest ambush is pretty serious stuff, if you are to take note of Security IT expert Conor Flynn who, while speaking on RTE’s Six One News, warned viewers that the breach is likely to be a “reconnaissance mission” for future attacks; meaning buckle up folks, ‘cos it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. While the internet is an amazing tool, offering us fantastic possibilities, it’s now crystal clear to every one of us that we are all highly vulnerable to cybercrime, with even the likes of a major State body such as the HSE admitting they’d identified ‘three suspected cases,’ on their sites earlier this week by what is a new and sophisticated type of ‘ransomware’ that apparently houses a ‘worm’ capable of spreading itself throughout our networks in an attempt to carry out, what experts believe, ‘is the largest
ever online extortion scheme.’ And so, if you’ve been a bit lax regarding your online security or you’re worried your PC may be at risk, we’ve got some helpful hints and tips you might like to follow. However, bear in mind, we are not IT experts and this information is for guidance purposes only and is not intended to be used as a substitute for specialist advice. * If you’re running very old software, i.e. anything older than Windows 10 for example, update it now. Do this regularly by plugging into ‘Automatic Updates.’ * Configure your ‘Security Settings’ so they’re high enough not to interfere with your own daily work, but are secure enough to try to keep hackers at bay. * Security: If you’re handing out bank details, purchasing an item or paying a bill online, check in your browser and make sure the address you’re dealing with begins with a #https: the ‘S’ stands for Security – if the address is missing that vital ‘S’, don’t hand over any of your details. * Phishing: Phishing (fishing) is a way of stealing your identity with hackers/criminals using fraudulent websites and setting up false email addresses to contact you in an attempt to extract your personal data,
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Saturday/Sunday The English soccer season, to which we in this country are so emotionally attached, nears its finale. Some things we have established… Dele Alli of Spurs is a sensational prospect. Spurs are a pretty hot prospect as a whole. Jürgen Klopp needs to deliver at Liverpool next season – his all-smiling approach will wear thin if he doesn’t. Utterly lacking in charm, and rapidly losing his supposed charisma, Jose Mourinho has behaved like a spoilt brat for most of the season. He’s not funny, he’s not enigmatic, he’s not very fair-minded, not at this point anyway. Sam Allardyce – latest miracle came at Crystal Palace – was an escapologist in a previous life. Realistically, though I hate to admit it, Arsene Wenger has overstayed his welcome. Pep Guardiola no longer has a pep in his step and is now under pressure to regain his midas touch. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a phenomenon. Football is horribly ruthless – the sacking of Leicester’s dream-maker, Claudio Ranieri, stripped sport of some of its magic and left a bitter taste. Oh yes, and Chelsea are quite good. And – Leeds will be back.
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There must have been a moment on Monday evening when Fianna Fáil TD Thomas Byrne wondered if it was still safe… Thomas was due to be a guest on ‘Tonight With Vincent Browne’. It can be an intimidating prospect, but the affable Meath man has crossed that terrain fairly comfortably many times in the past. And, to be fair, VB isn’t quite the human rotweiler of old, is he? As the years have gone by, he seems to be gaining as many critics as fans, with some people ‘browned’ off by what they now see as tiresome playacting, mock anger and general theatrical
7.50 pm, and I was moments away from my first ever meeting with Mickey Harte. Mickey is GAA royalty, truly one of the greatest managers in the history of the game, and a pioneering one too. I could see him in the distance, and I, and everyone else in Lanesboro Community College, could feel his presence, how he was igniting the room. Mickey – modest, friendly, genial and passionate – had just addressed guests at the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town event for Ballyleague/Lanesboro. Now he was ‘working the room’ with patience and good humour, and was a particular hit with children, many of whom hadn’t been born when Harte masterminded the first of three senior All-Irelands (in 2003) in Tyrone. Suddenly, our eyes met. I was in the line of vision of one of the great GAA thinkers of all time. I was thinking ‘What a guy’ – he was probably thinking ‘I could have made an intercounty star out of this guy.’ Okay, I guess not! I expect that not even Mickey Harte could see unfulfilled sporting potential of any particular significance in me, not least given that I shaved off my ‘Tyrone beard’ a number of years ago. Still, who knows what verbal sporting magic would unfold when we finally met, as surely we must. Actually, we just had a quick word about the weather, but it was still great to meet him.
showboating. Still, I remain a VB loyalist, but even I accept that Vincent often becomes a caricature of what he once was (and can sometimes still be). After all, there’s probably a thin enough line between parody and peak performance. VB in full, genuine angry flow is still priceless, though there is a real sense now that the fury is often put on, and that chumminess is waiting to break out once enough interrogating has been engaged in. So, while loyalists like myself always associate formidable journalism, justifiable anger, peerless holding to account of the powerful, and entertaining political theatre with Vincent Browne, I also readily acknowledge that we have been over-exposed to him (thousands of shows leads to repetition!), and that his nightly programme is as much a circus as a serious current affairs battlefield, with the mischievious host increasingly hamming it up for entertainment value. So Tonight With VB is perhaps no longer ‘must watch’ television – but it’s still often a unique and entertaining programme. Back to Monday night, and inoffensive Thomas Byrne must indeed have thought it was pretty safe to join the veteran broadcaster to articulate the world view of the re-energised Fianna Fáil. By 11.40 or so, poor ould Thomas was almost in tears, and I genuinely felt sorry for him. VB had ripped into the FF man about the party’s position on the fate of Garda chief Nóirín O’Sullivan. To see some of Vincent’s truly great grillings, go to Youtube and watch his exchanges with Martin Mansergh, Joan Burton, Conor Lenihan (laugh-out-loud funny), the shellshocked man (Klaus Masuch) from the ECB, the self-important Jack O’Connor, Jerry Beades, and a hilariously pompous Fionnan Sheahan. And to the ‘We’re tired and weary of the VB act’ brigade, I say – I know where you’re coming from, I respect your view, but I’m not joining your club. To those critics and non-believers, I simply say: Savour the fact
that VB is such a one-off, think of him at his best, and enjoy him while the serious stuff and the circus still rolls…because we’ll all miss him when he’s gone!
Coming soon? In this ‘Let’s forget about the past’ themed week, what can we expect to happen next? First, Prince Charles and the Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams shook hands and had the craic on a sunny day in Dublin. Then, US President Donald Trump effectively gave Russian diplomats and the Russian media the freedom of the White House, while American reporters had to be content with coffee and cookies in an adjoining room. Suddenly, we’re in ‘Getting close to your enemies’ mode… What next? Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger to share an intimate dinner in a top London restaurant? Or, now that Prince Charles, Gerry and Donald have shown the way, can we expect to see Enda Kenny and arch-critic John Deasy make peace? (Okay, the above prospect wouldn’t exactly be box office, but I actually couldn’t think of any other enemies for Enda). Joan Burton and Alan Kelly to share the same room without gritting their teeth? Or the big one…Linda Martin and Twink to bury the hatchet in an emotional Late Late Show reunion? (Anyone for Ronan Keating and Louis Walsh on the Ray D’Arcy Show?)
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NewsPeople Join in Táin March and walk in footsteps of Queen Medb’s army The Táin March was established in 2011 as a community walking festival to celebrate and promote the epic tale of the Cattle Raid of Cooley. This story of envy, honour and military prowess is reputed to have taken place about the time of Christ and involved the armies of Connacht and Ulster in a titanic struggle over a prize bull called Donn Cúailnge. The Táin March begins in Rathcroghan in Co. Roscommon, where Queen Medb began her quest for the Brown Bull of Cooley and ends in Omeath, Co. Louth on the June bank holiday. Roscommon County Council and Rathcroghan Visitor Centre extend a warm welcome to everyone to come along to Rathcroghan mound at 10 am or Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk at 12.30 pm on Friday, 19th of May where Queen Medb will assemble her army and set out on her epic journey.
Rahara NS success in ‘One Good Idea’…
The Ballinagare Braves with their entry Carbon Diet for the the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland #OneGoodIdea Finals 2017. Pictured are back row: Brandon Kelly, Peter Henry & Jack Caulifield; front row: Erin Healy, Charlie Cryan & Katelyn Madden. They are pictured with Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD.
Megan Molloy, Jessica Keenan, Abbie Doyle and Evan Donnelly from Rahara National School were runners-up in the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland #OneGoodIdea Finals 2017. Their brilliant project on Food Miles is food for thought. They are pictured with Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, Denis Naughten TD.
A team of pupils from Rahara N.S. was runner-up in the primary section of the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland ‘One Good Idea’ Finals 2017 recently with their project on Food Miles. The competition encourages students to create innovative and inspiring campaigns to highlight the small changes that can make a big difference to our lives, our pockets and our planet. This year, over 350 campaigns were developed by young people all over Ireland with 20 teams for the national finals. Also among the finalists was a team from Ballinagare with their Carbon Diet project. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD, extended congratulations to both schools and praised the work that went into their projects.
Huge outpouring of sadness and support as community mourns Mary PAUL HEALY
Many of our everyday problems – big, small, real and imagined – were put into stark perspective in recent days as the people of Roscommon formed a supportive bond around the Comiskey family and paid an emotional farewell to a much-loved young woman. Mary Comiskey (‘Carraig Bán’, The Walk, Roscommon Town), who died last weekend, was a very special member of the local community. Mary, daughter of Maura and the late Peter Comiskey, died at Tallaght Hospital in Dublin, following a short illness. A vivacious young woman, her death caused an outpouring of heartfelt grief and emotion. The people of Roscommon rallied around the Comiskey family, who have lost a beautiful daughter, sister, niece and cousin. During her short life, Mary (who was aged 31) endeared herself to everyone she came into contact with. She took joy in her membership of Roscommon Solstice Choir (and the Church Choir) and in her work with children. As Fr. John Cullen (PP) noted in the Funeral Homily on Tuesday, Mary had a long association with Scoil Mhuire Primary School, where she was much-loved and will be greatly missed. Mary loved working with children and childcare was her chosen career. As was recalled over the weekend, Mary cherished her involvement with the school,
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the Folk Choir, the Solstice Choir, and indeed with the Knockcroghery Knitters group. In that Funeral Homily, before a full congregation in the Sacred Heart Church, Fr. Cullen spoke of Mary having “so many possibilities and potential for life” and how she had been ‘taken in death in her tender years.” Summing up Mary’s great courage, dignity
and humanity, Fr. Cullen said: “Mary’s journey into the light, to the perpetual light that is God, has been a difficult one, a painful one with all the unknowns and uncertainties of any illness. Yet her determination, her quiet tenacity, her inner courage through the desert that is the wilderness of sickness was an inner, quiet dynamo of light that guided and led her through the dark shadows of suffering.” Fr. Cullen said Mary had never been alone on that journey but had been accompanied every step of the way by her family, relatives and friends “and the daily prayer and concern of our own parish.” At the end of his Homily, Fr. Cullen said: “May the presence of Mary’s life and love, live on in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched, blessed and enriched by her unique qualities of loyal friendship, delightful wonder, inner courage and a wholesome, believing faith.” The late Mary Comiskey, who was predeceased by her father Peter, is mourned by her mother Maura, brothers John, Peter, David and Paul, uncles and aunts, cousins, John’s fiancée Emma, further relatives, her friends in the Sacred Heart Church and Solstice Choirs, and a large circle of friends in the wider community. Huge crowds paid their respects at the Comiskey home on Monday and at the Funeral Mass on Tuesday. Following Mass of the Resurrection, Mary was laid to rest in St. Coman’s Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
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Property Owners – Opportunity to Repair & Lease Vacant Property Roscommon County Council is inviting applications from owners of vacant property under a new scheme called the Vacant Housing Repair and Leasing Scheme which is a key component of the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness. If a property requires repairs to bring it up to the Standards for Letting, Roscommon County Council or an Approved Housing Body will pay for this repair work up-front in return for the property being made available for social housing through a lease for a period of at least 10 years. Roscommon County Council is interested in such properties in its high demand areas such as Monksland and the towns of Roscommon, Castlerea, Boyle, Ballaghaderreen & Strokestown. There are a number of requirements in relation to the Scheme: 1. The property must be vacant for at least one year. 2. There must be a social housing demand for property in the area. 3. The maximum funding allowable is €40,000. 4. Examples of eligible works are new flooring, low grade plumbing / heating works, energy efficiency upgrades, insulation, painting/decorating, windows / doors upgrade/ replacements. 5. Significant structural works are not eligible e.g. extension, roof replacement. 6. The minimum lease term is 10 years, 15 years or 20 years depending on the cost of the works. 7. The lease payments will be based on a. The general terms of social leasing which is set at 80% (85% for apartments) of the current market rental rates in the property location b. A further adjustment to the lease payment to off-set the cost of the repair/upgrade work until the cost of the work has been repaid. 8. Property Owners must prove ownership and be tax compliant and must engage the Contractor. 9. This initiative is not available for private renting. Further details of the Scheme and Application Form are available from the Housing Business Unit, Roscommon County Council , Áras an Chontae, Roscommon (090) 6637230 or via website on www.roscommoncoco.ie. Mr Derek Caldbeck A/Head of Finance & Housing (to include ICT), Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon F42 VR98
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Casual Trading Act 1995 Notice of proposed Casual Trading Bye Laws 2017 Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Casual Trading Act 1995 that Roscommon County Council proposes to make bye-laws to regulate and control casual trading in the functional area of County Roscommon. The bye-laws will cover issues such as: • Goods that may be traded • Designated trading area and trading times • Licence fees • Requirement on food traders to have a licence from a health authority • Insurance requirements • Parking of vehicles • Requirement on traders to display licence numbers • Licences not transferable • Requirement on traders to have stalls approved by Local Authority and moved after trading • Obligation to obey directions of appointed officers and Gardai. • Event trading The proposed bye-laws are at initial consultation stage. Roscommon County Council will consider any submissions, which are submitted, in writing, to Administrative Officer, Corporate Services, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, before 5pm on Friday, 9th June 2017.
Pictured at the Darkness Into Light Walk, Roscommon, were Michelle Shanagher and Alec Dempsey. Picture: Andrew Fox
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COMMERCIAL RATES INCENTIVE SCHEME Roscommon County Council adopted a Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme effective from 01st January, 2017.
Pictured at the Darkness Into Light Walk, Roscommon, were Eimear Leonard, Aoife McDermott and Maria Gunning. Picture: Andrew Fox
There are two elements to the scheme as follows; 1. An incentive for the occupation of vacant commercial premises. 2. An Early payment Discount of 5% for Rate Payers with a Rates Liability of up to €5,000 when paid in full on or before 30th June 2017. Both elements of the scheme are subject to Term and Conditions and full details are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie Derek Caldbeck A/ Head of Finance Housing and ICT Roscommon County Council
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Naughten to raise M.E. concerns at Cabinet Minister Denis Naughten joined Christine Fenton from Boyle who has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) at a protest outside Dáil Éireann last week. The Minister listened to the concerns of Christine and other patients, carers and advocates who gathered outside Leinster House on Thursday, May 10th to demonstrate over support services for those with the illness. The Millions Missing demonstration is part of a worldwide event initiated by http://www.meaction. net/ to coincide with World ME Day and is called #MillionsMissing. Many patients with M.E. are bedbound and housebound. They are too ill to attend a demonstration. In their place they sent a pair of shoes with their name tag on them and some detail about themselves. Minister Naughten assured Christine and the group that he will raise the issue at Government level with Cabinet colleagues and in the meantime he advised Christine and advocates to investigate the possibility of M.E. coming under the Rare Diseases definition.
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Naughten launches Gum Litter Campaign… Pictured at the launch of the 2017 Gum Litter Taskforce campaign is Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Denis Naughten with (l-r): Avril Donlon, GLT Executive, Katherine Hogan, Corporate Affairs Manager, Mars Ireland and Alex West; Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs (UK & Ireland) for the Wrigley Company. Picture: Andrew Downes.
Blackberry Hearing – dedicated to changing lives for the better More than two and half years ago, John Ryan and Dave Gleeson worked in a shared office complex in the small, charming village of Two Mile House, County Kildare. John and Dave’s business interests overlapped because they were members of the same business angel syndicate, a group that supported young technology companies with investment and expertise. Conversation and banter at a mid-morning coffee break one day led to a discussion on hearing aid prices. The matter arose when Dave produced a magazine article asking why hearing aids were more expensive than laptop computers. As they investigated further, Dave and John felt they could use their business expertise to offer a much more affordable hearing solution with a focus on customer care this marked the birth of Blackberry Hearing.
The beginning The company started in 2015 by offering quality hearing aids at significantly lower prices than those available in the market. Prior to entering the market, Blackberry Hearing’s market research found that there was significant consumer dissatisfaction with pricing and after-care service. Added to this, the company found that many available audiologists had undergone just several weeks training by the companies seeking to employ them. In contrast, Blackberry Hearing chooses to employ only fully qualified, degree level audiologists. The difference was instantly recognisable, with customers attesting to the high quality of the Blackberry Hearing consultation. As a result, John and Dave feel their decision has significantly enhanced the hearing solution of their customers.
Company philosophy The focus for Blackberry Hearing has been on providing quality service, affordability, price transparency, and simplicity. Ultimately, this all amounts to ensuring the customer gets the best possible solution for their individual needs. To achieve this, the company has instilled an ethos where no stone is left unturned to ensure total customer satisfaction. From the outset, the company has set to demystify the process of acquiring hearing aids. Many of their prospective customers talked of how they had been unsure previously of pricing and felt under pressure to buy the most expensive hearing aids. Blackberry Hearing offers just two models with two prices and clearly outlines to prospective customers the end price before they start the consultation. This transparency has been a cornerstone of the company’s philosophy.
With its new Dinamico product range offering the latest available features, the company has adopted a variation of the old Ronseal slogan: ‘We do exactly as it says on the tin’.
Changing lives for the better The primary focus of John, Dave and their dedicated team at Blackberry Hearing is on improving the lives of the individuals in their care. This is the main reason the company was founded, and it remains the most rewarding aspect of the entire venture to those who
deliver this service. “Research shows that people with hearing loss retreat from social interaction with family, friends, and colleagues with drastic results on their mental wellbeing. Changing people’s lives for the better at an affordable price is a really good feeling,” John says. Rita Foley, audiologist with Blackberry Hearing, says: “As an audiologist, it is my aim to provide the best possible service I can in terms of both the clinical assessment and vitally the care the customer receives. One reason I
am delighted to work for Blackberry Hearing is because they tick all the key boxes. “With its affordable prices and customer care philosophy, I can offer a very reliable and good customer care service, ensuring that each customer remains very happy with both their hearing aids and their new hearing experience.” Providing quality hearing solutions at about 40 per cent of the price of other retailers has meant that hundreds of people, who may otherwise have been unable to afford hearing aids, have had their
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Before and after customer care With its strong customer care philosophy, Blackberry Hearing has expanded rapidly throughout rural Ireland, collaborating with pharmacies, opticians, and GPs to hold regular clinics. The business offers free follow-up care by appointment for the hearing aid lifetime. This is very reassuring for new and experienced users of hearing aids alike. With more than 50 clinics nationwide, the company hopes to expand further. Its simple customer first philosophy is paying off as positive customer referrals are contributing to a growing portion of the company’s customers. All consultations are free and Blackberry Hearing offers a 100 per cent refund if a customer feels their hearing solution does not meet expectations.
lives changed for the better. So there you have it - the very best treatment, at the very best prices, by the best and most dedicated professionals in the field. It is little wonder that Blackberry Hearing continues to go from strength to strength. Locally, you can book a free hearing test and full consultation at McGorisk’s Pharmacy, Clonbrusk, Athlone on (090) 6470001 or at Dolan’s Medical Hall, Main Street, Moate on (090) 6481115. Alternatively, simply call Blackberry Hearing directly on (01) 6978470.
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No agreement in Council industrial row DAN DOONER
The row between Roscommon County Council and IMPACT over flexible work practices was left unresolved following talks at Aras an Chontae yesterday (Wednesday) morning. The Labour Relations Commission had intervened in the disagreement, which had escalated over the last number of weeks. The LRC hosted the conciliation conference yesterday morning but it appears the parties
failed to reach agreement. Last week, IMPACT had claimed that a ruling by the Labour Court last year did not sanction cuts to flexi-leave accrual. However, both Impact and Roscommon County Council received clarification from the court on the issue in the past few days. Following the clarification, Roscommon County Council released a statement which read: “Roscommon County Council is very pleased with the clarification issued by the Labour Court regarding flexible working ar-
rangements and our interpretation of this clarification. The Council would like to ensure the public that flexi leave will not be generated in Roscommon County Council where a business need does not exist.” IMPACT had accused the County Council management of taking control of the flexi-leave scheme from line managers and “reducing the number of available days from 13 to two and reducing the amount of worked-up time that can be carried over from month to month.”
Appeal to Cummins over Castlerea Fire Station
Special Mass for Healing A Special Mass for Healing will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea Prayer Centre, Curraghboy, Athlone on Thursday, 25th of May, commencing at 8 pm. The celebrant will
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Eugene Murphy, Fianna Fáil TD
Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has made a fresh appeal to the CEO of Roscommon County Council to reopen Castlerea Fire Station following a series of gorse fires in West Roscommon recently. “A considerable amount of forestry has been destroyed in gorse fires in the Castlerea and Frenchpark area in recent weeks. It is imperative that the CEO of Roscommon County Council resolves this issue once and for all and reopens Castlerea Fire Station,” said Deputy Murphy. The Fianna Fáil TD, who acted as a mediator in the ongoing dispute, has completed his round of talks with both sides and is now calling on Eugene Cummins, CEO of Roscommon County Council, to act as a matter of urgency to reopen Castlerea Fire Station.
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support of Down Syndrome Ireland Ireland!! Former Westlife star and 2fm presenter Nicky Byrne started the summer in style as he launched this year’s HB Hazelbrook Farm Ice Cream Fundays campaign in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). Nicky was joined by Alan Ryan (6) from Stepaside and Sorcha Maguire (5) from Balbriggan to celebrate the first annual Ice Cream Funday of 2017 and to call on people across Ireland to join in the fun and help a worthy cause by organising their own ice cream party this May or June. To get involved, simply lo-call 1890 373737 or register online at www.downsyndrome.ie and receive your party pack, which includes vouchers for tasty HB Hazelbrook Farm ice cream. Over the past 16 years, HB Hazelbrook Farm has helped to raise over €3 million for Down Syndrome Ireland. Last year, more than 800 parties across Ireland took place, which saw 151,730 people participate in the campaign and enjoy HB Hazelbrook Farm for free! The HB Hazelbrook Farm Ice Cream Fundays parties are
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about bringing the family together and creating happy memories for a great cause. Each ice cream party that takes place makes a real and lasting difference to people with Down Syndrome and the campaign is an integral source of funding for the development of Down Syndrome Ireland’s nationwide support services which helps their members, families and organisations. These in demand support services are currently under-resourced. The monies raised from the HB Hazelbrook Farm Ice Cream Fundays parties helps to fund core services in the areas of Early Development, Education, Health, Speech and Language Therapy and Independence to members of DSI and the professional community connected by Down Syndrome. For more information on how you can get involved in the campaign you can lo-call 1890 373737 or register online at www.downsyndrome.ie or email sandrab@downsyndrome. ie, for your free HB Hazelbrook Farm Ice Cream Fundays pack.
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Roscommon walking enthusiasts can make every step count for hospice care this September by walking the Camino de Santiago with actress Katherine Lynch in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF). The Leitrim native, fresh from RTE’s Dancing with the Stars, will walk the scenic coasts of Portugal and northern Spain to support hospice care with IHF programmes such as Nurses for Night Care and Hospice Friendly Hospital Programme (HFH). Speaking at the recent Camino launch, Katherine said: “Death and bereavement hits every town and village including my home town of Mohill. I’ve seen how hospice care helps people live their last with dignity so I’m delighted to support the Irish Hospice Foundation by walking the Camino this September. “Walking your own path and the Camino will be a tonic for us all. Join me for some craic on the Camino!” The IHF event takes place from Sep-
tember 24th to 1st of October taking in beaches, rolling hills and gentle, flat paths with walking distances of approximately 20km daily. Helen McVeigh, IHF Director of Fundraising, commented: “We’re encouraging Roscommon people who enjoy walking to join Katherine and our team. By stepping out on the Camino you are embarking on a personal challenge but also supporting people nationwide who are facing death or bereavement. Our vision is for no one to face these difficult times without the care and support they need.” The IHF funds Nurses for Night Care, which is a service for people dying with diseases other than cancer. This service provides nursing care, practical support and reassurance for the person and for their families in the last days in the comfort of their own home. For more information, visit www. hospicefoundation.ie or by calling 01 6793188.
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World class show jumping in Ballinasloe! Ballinasloe Horse and Agricultural Show Ltd are hosting a threeday programme of show jumping in Ballinasloe Showgrounds from next Friday (26th) to Sunday (28th), including the prestigious New Heights Champions Series. The New Heights Champions Series, a joint venture between Show Jumping Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland, replaces the Premier Series which had been the pinnacle of National Show Jumping in Ireland for the past 10 years. The series boasts an overall prize fund of over €110,000 and will take place
at 10 locations across the four provinces of Ireland. There will be a full programme of events in Ballinasloe Show Grounds each day from 9 am, including three Grand Prix events: Connaught Grand Prix, National Grand Prix League and New Heights Championship. This is a rare opportunity to see the finest Irish and International show jumping horses and riders in action free. For further information contact: Paraic Ryan, Secretary on 087-9079282 or Peter O’Connor, Director on 087-2581780.
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Nathan Carter to open Shearing Championships in Kiltoom
Call for entries for 54th Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition
Pictured with Shay Walsh, Managing Director, BT Ireland are Daisy Gavigan, Finbar Guisti, Talha Moktar and Cara McCrystal. BT is calling all future marine biologists, architects and farmers to get creative, curious and get thinking of ideas for the 2018 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
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BT Ireland has launched the 54th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) and is calling on secondary school students across Ireland to begin their preparation for the 2018 event in January. To mark the launch of the 2018 exhibition, BT commissioned an independent survey of third-level students to identify levels and origins of interest in science and technology. The research revealed that participation in events like the BTYSTE has a strong influence on the future pursuit of science and technology at third-level. However, 40% of students still perceive science and technology subjects as ‘too difficult’. Last year, the BTYSTE recorded the highest ever number of entries, proving that the popularity of the exhibition and engagement in STEM events is growing year on year.
Headline act Nathan Carter will perform the official opening of the Kepak All Ireland & All Nations Sheep Shearing & Wool Handling Championships 2017, organisers have confirmed this week The weekend-long event will be officially opened by the country music star before he takes to the stage in the festival marquee on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon, on Friday, 2nd of June. A strictly limited number of tickets for his performance are currently on sale locally priced at €25 and are expected to sell out quickly. The weekend-long championships will be hosted in conjunction with the Irish Sheep Shearers Association on the grounds of St. Brigid’s GAA Club in Kiltoom. The weekend promises to be a spectacle not to be missed with over 200 competitors shearing 2,200 sheep across 19 different categories in two days of intense, international competition. Large numbers of spectators are expected to flock to the venue and, in addition to the sheep shearing competitions, there will be a range of other attractions including nightly entertainment in a fully-licensed bar, children’s activities, arts and crafts, artisan food, heritage features, sheep shows, sheep dog trials, trade stands, cookery demonstrations and a food quarter. Tickets are on sale at www.sheepshearingkiltoom. com but be quick or you may be disappointed.
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Fr om My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS
It’s parents who should make decisions for their children – not the Government! I
t would appear that former primary school principal Jim Daly TD is clearly still in ‘hall monitor’ mode, only this time he’s trying to give parents’ detention. Mr. Daly, who is chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, last week displayed his caring nature –demonstrating to us bould, neglectful parents, and how when it comes to our kids, he’s more doting, more nurturing and more responsible than any run-o-the-mill Irish mammy and daddy! You see, Supernanny Daly, under his proposed Internet Access for Minors Bill 2017, could actually slap a fine on those parents who allow children under 14 to own devices with unrestricted internet access! Now, while I’ve made my feelings crystal clear regarding those individuals who place their kids at serious risk by letting them sit totally unsupervised on the internet, leaving them exposed to ‘sextortion,’ intimidation, harm, bullying, blackmail and grooming, etc., it’s just my opinion and not, I stress, any of my business whatsoever how people choose to raise their kids. Personally I feel Mr. Daly has recklessly breached the rules of parental engagement on this one. I mean c’mon, the Government policing parents…the audacity of it! Oh wait, maybe the TD was just giving the Do-Nothing-Dáil a pre-summer break laugh, leading me to ask what delightful little jibe do you have in store for us this week Jim? Look, parents, not the Government, have a right to make decisions for their children. Parents should not be forced by law to blindly follow know-it-all Government officials when it comes to
“You see some cowardly keyboard warriors tend to think just because they’re using the internet to post faceless abuse that their behaviour is acceptable – it’s not! ...”
raising their families; to do so simply undermines their ability to provide their children with the quality and type of life they desire for them. Besides wouldn’t it be better for Mr. Daly to enforce a law that ensures the children and youth who come under his remit have a safe roof over their heads and food in their bellies, instead of persecuting their parents? Look, anyone with half a techie brain cell in their heads doesn’t need Jim Daly’s interference when it comes to providing boundaries around their kids’ technology use; they can simply
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install a block/limit on their mobile phones, alternatively they can buy them one that only allows calls and text messages! While I’m on the subject of politicians enforcing legislation, our Communications Minister Denis Naughten informs us that new laws will be imposed by a Digital Safety Commissioner which will also encourage international tech firms to sift out anonymous individuals who spread hate online; imposing ‘financial penalties’ on companies who don’t comply with requests to
remove offensive content. Bravo Denis, perhaps you could use your remit as Communications Minister to, er, communicate the cultural practices regarding proposing and implementing realistic and common sense restrictions to your colleague, Mr. Daly. You see, Minister Naughten’s legislation will be useful because someone needs to tackle the scourge of nasty trolls who inflict psychological abuse into their every online interaction and those organisations who make money from their social network sites have a moral obligation to their users to remove hateful, obscene comments/images/videos. You see some cowardly keyboard warriors tend to think just because they’re using the internet to post faceless abuse that their behaviour is acceptable – it’s not! I’m glad Minister Naughten has decided to mark out boundaries regarding what’s tolerable in the virtual world, a domain where these online obsessive whackjobs gain oxygen. I believe that social media sites who provide a live streaming service, etc., should not need to be forced to increase their protocols and vetting procedures, they should already have sufficient established strategies in place, but it’s clear that’s what is required given the recent broadcasting of two utterly horrific murders on certain sites. I believe Minister Naughten’s proposal will not, as some have declared, curb free speech, rather it will curb harassment, defamation, abuse and those sicko sadists who take pleasure in spreading their vitriolic rantings and hatred online.
Life is like a box of chocolates… just ask Dr Kevin Kelleher! It appears there are a number of reasons for the lack of uptake of the flu vaccine by healthcare professionals in Ireland, the chief one being that tried and tested carrot dangling piece of yummy, scrummy, gooey, delicious chocolate. Yes folks, according to Assistant National Director for Health Protection, Dr. Kevin Kelleher, providing the disobedient, noncompliant little nursies with a kickback –sorry an incentive of a bar of choccie wockie would encourage them to get the flu vaccination. Oh grow up Dr. Kelleher! I’m sure you’re a very lovely gentlemen but you’re riding on the bus to hell following that gargantuan insulting gaffe! And I don’t care if you’ve been gallantly defended by HSE Director General Tony O’Brien, who claims your
foot-in-mouth operation was simply ‘relating examples of initiatives that have worked in reality.’ Here’s a thought – why doesn’t Dr. Kelleher shrug off his silly ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ Forrest Gump perspective, and instead wear his professional hat, which is to ensure ‘the public are protected from infectious diseases and from harm as a result of environmental hazards,’ and seek out a more meaningful solution to his flu jab dilemma. Oh I don’t know, I’m not a clever recipient of the University of Limerick’s President’s Medal like the esteemed Doc, but my modest opinion would be to put the Dairy Milk away and set up open and honest discussions with our country’s nurses.
newsbriefs Garda Vetting Briefing and Charities Regulatory Training Garda Vetting is legally mandatory for everyone who works or volunteers with children and vulnerable adults. An upcoming short presentation will give an overview of the Garda Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act and will provide information on the steps community groups should take to ensure they are compliant. Information will also be given on the ‘E-Vetting’ system as well as tips on avoiding delays and problems. Training on the Key Requirements for Community Groups who fundraise and are charities and aren’t sure what they need to do to be compliant under the Charities Act will also be provided. The training will take place from 2 pm-5 pm on Thursday, 25th of May in Roscommon Leader Partnership Office, Golf Links Road, Roscommon Town. The training is free, but places are limited. To book your place, contact Bridie on 094-9862565 or email bridie@ridc.ie or call Linda on 090-6630252 or email linda@ridc.ie.
Road improvement works completed in Kilmore – Hopkins Fine Gael Senator Maura Hopkins has welcomed the completion of roadworks on local roads in the Kilmore area. Senator Hopkins stated: “I am delighted that improvement works have been completed on roads in the Kilmore area under the Works Scheme for this year. “I have met with many residents in this area who had expressed to me their concerns around safety due to the poor condition. The residents have informed me that they wish to thank Roscommon County Council for completing the works in a timely manner.” Senator Hopkins concluded that she wanted to thank the local community for being so proactive on this issue and the Council for taking on board their concerns and addressing the issues involved.
Roscommon SPCA fundraisers Roscommon SPCA fundraisers are imminent. A Church gate collection will take place at Loughglynn on 27th and 28th of May. Street collections will take place in Ballaghaderreen on 26th and 27th of May. Bag packing at Tesco in Roscommon Town will take place on 26th and 27th of May also. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Athlone native: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;My escape from Moors murderersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ď&#x20AC;ź PAUL HEALY
Tommy Rattigan was a seven-year-old boy who was begging in a park in Manchester one day in 1963 when, he claims, he was approached by Brady and Hindley.
An Athlone native has told of his dramatic escape from the clutches of Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Notorious killers Brady and Hindley were convicted of murdering five children between 1963 and 1965. The bodies of three of their victims were found in graves dug on Saddleworth Moor in England. Brady died in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;secure mental hospitalâ&#x20AC;? this week at the age of 79. Hindley died in 2002. Tommy Rattigan was a seven-year-old boy who was begging in a park in Manchester one day in 1963 when, he claims, he was approached by Brady and Hindley. Rattigan, now aged 61, told Sean Moncrieff on Newstalk on Tuesday that he was born in â&#x20AC;&#x153;the army barracksâ&#x20AC;? in Athlone in 1955. His family moved to Manchester when he was about five years of age. The family were extremely poor and the children
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regularly had to beg for food and money. On one such occasion the young Tommy Rattigan was approached by Myra Hindley. According to Tommy, Hindley lured him to a house while Ian Brady followed from a distance. On arriving at the house the young Irish boy was given food and initially had no fears for his safety. However, after a short period of time he became nervous and, when an opportunity arose, he fled through a window. Mr. Rattigan recalled this week that he had become more disturbed after hearing â&#x20AC;&#x153;mutterings in the kitchenâ&#x20AC;? and Brady swearing at Hindley. It was then he decided to flee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She actually grabbed my foot as I went out. She shouted. But my momentum had already taken me. I was gone. She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold me.â&#x20AC;? He said he was later dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the one that got awayâ&#x20AC;? by the media, but believed there were many children like him.
Proposed site for Ballaghaderreen centre is unavailable Plans for a sports centre in Ballaghaderreen have been dealt a blow following the news this week that a site proposed for the facility is unavailable. Three sites had been identified for the proposed â&#x201A;Ź1 million sports complex and while the organising committee is yet to receive a definitive response about two of the three sites, it has been confirmed that land adjacent to St. Nathyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, run by the Fairs and Markets committee, would be unavailable. The community of Ballaghaderreen had previously raised â&#x201A;Ź433,000 over a 30-year period in order to fund a swimming pool in the town, but the initial project was scrapped as it was felt it was no longer vi-
able. The committee decided to develop a sports complex instead and an additional â&#x201A;Ź500,000 in funding was pledged by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The committee is yet to receive a response on two sites after it wrote to three organisations, which it claims have lands in trust for the Ballaghaderreen community. The remaining two sites are at the old Midnight Club in the town centre and an old sports field near the Convent Road. Speaking to Shannonside FM earlier this week, committee chairman, John Kelly, said he was hopeful of lodging a planning application for the facility this year.
BOYLE 9726 3/& &HQWUH 0DULRQ 5RDG %R\OH Âą 7KXUVGD\ WK 0D\ 10.00am-3.00pm (Co-ordinator: Donal J Farrell 071-9663246 email: donalj.farrell@gretb.ie) 44, /HYHO +RUVHPDQVKLS 44, /HYHOV +RUWLFXOWXUH 44, /HYHO %XVLQHVV $GPLQLVWUDWLRQ What will it cost? Courses are provided free of charge, there is also a travel and meal allowance, all Books, materials and exams are free of charge. Childcare Childcare places are available in recognised ECCE settings (TEC Scheme). Further information on this from Roscommon County Childcare Committee 094-9622540. What level of education is required? There are no formal education requirements to join VTOS. Can I join the programme? <HV LI \RX DUH RYHU DQG LQ UHFHLSW RI MREVHHNHUV DOORZDQFH MREVHHNHUV EHQHÂżW RU VLJQLQJ IRU FUHGLWV IRU DW OHDVW VL[ PRQWKV RU ,Q UHFHLSW RI D RQH SDUHQW IDPLO\ SD\PHQW GLVDELOLW\ DOORZDQFH IDUP DVVLVW GLVDELOLW\ EHQHÂżW RU LQYDOLGLW\ pension for at least six months or are a dependent spouse for at least six months. For further information please contact any of the above co-ordinators ,I \RX KDYH DOUHDG\ UHFHLYHG FRQÂżUPDWLRQ RI D SODFH RQ 9726 WKHUH LV QR QHHG WR DWWHQG
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Pictured is Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, who launched the Repair & Reuse Directory for County Roscommon at Gaelscoil de hÍde, Roscommon, with pupils from their Greenschools Committee. Also in picture is Declan Glynn who made the upcycled mud kitchen, and Laoise Nic an Rí (teacher). Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.
Minister launches latest Repair & Reuse Directory for Roscommon Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten launched the Repair & Reuse Directory for County Roscommon at Gaelscoil De hÍde, Roscommon with pupils from their Greenschools Committee. Roscommon County Council wants to support and expand the existing repair economy in County Roscommon as this is a growing sector offering opportunities for local employment. The aim of the Repair & Reuse Directory is to make it easier for people to consider repair as an option to extend the life cycle of an item rather than just throwing it away. Minister Naughten complimented the Repair and Reuse Directory saying it is an excellent way to prevent waste “as extending the life of a product has considerably greater benefits to the environment over recycling as the product does not need to go through an energy intensive remanufacturing process.” The 2nd edition contains many more businesses than the first, demonstrating the growth in this market. There are 64 businesses listed in the directory across 14 repair categories including new categories of Musical Instrument
Pictured is Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, who launched the Repair & Reuse Directory for County Roscommon at Gaelscoil de hÍde, Roscommon, with pupils Mícheál Mac Giolla, Guala Jessica Ní Chárthaigh, Emily Ní Choimín and Senan Ó Mathúna with teacher Laoise Nic an Rí and Annette Donlon, Environment, Roscommon Co. Council. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.
Repair, Sports Equipment Repair & Iron Gate and Railing Restoration. Unique to the County Roscommon Repair Directory is the inclusion of a Reuse Section which has a further 22 listings including details of reuse outlets such as charity shops and second-hand shops and has expanded in the latest edition to include details of Upcycling Workshops and Men’s Shed
Groups which impart knowledge and skills on how to upcycle materials and give them a new lease of life. Minister Naughten and the pupils for Gaelscoil de Hide are pictured with an upcycled mud kitchen (an outdoor kitchen made from used pallets) which is the latest trend in play equipment as it stimulates children’s imagination and encourages their connection with nature
as well development of their sensory and immune system thorough messy outdoor play. The mud kitchen was made by Declan from Good Wood Creations who won the recent Upcycled Pallet competition at the Roscommon Lamb Festival. Suzanne Dempsey, Environmental Education Officer, Roscommon County Council who compiled the directory stated that “the first edition was well received by the public and all copies were snapped up within weeks.” She added: “We wanted to expand the second edition and try to include as many repair and reuse businesses as possible. We are very grateful to the assistance from a number of Tidy Towns committees in providing names of new repair businesses to include into the directory including Ballintubber Tidy Towns, Castlecoote Tidy Towns, Roscommon Tidy Towns, Rooskey Tidy Towns and Strokestown Tidy Towns.” The 2nd edition of the Repair and Reuse Directory is available to download online from www. roscommoncoco.ie and printed copies are available from Roscommon County Council offices and libraries.
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NewsPeople SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION Jesus will not leave us alone. He won’t make us children of God in Baptism only to leave us “orphans,” He assures us in today’s Gospel (see Romans 8:14-17). He asks the Father to give us His Spirit, to dwell with us and keep us united in the life He shares with the Father. We see the promised gift of His Spirit being conferred in today’s First Reading. The scene from Acts apparently depicts a primitive Confirmation rite. Philip, one of the first deacons (see Acts 6:5), proclaims the Gospel in the non-Jewish city of Samaria. The Samaritans accept the Word of God (see Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13) and are baptized. It remains for the Apostles to send their representatives, Peter and John, to pray and lay hands on the newly baptized – that they might receive the Holy Spirit. This is the origin of our sacrament of Confirmation (see Acts 19:5-6), by which the grace of Baptism is completed and believers are sealed with the Spirit promised by the Lord. We remain in this grace so long as we love Christ and keep His commandments. And strengthened in the Spirit whom Jesus said would be our Advocate, we are called to bear witness to our salvation – to the tremendous deeds that God has done for us in the name of His Son. In today’s Psalm, we celebrate our liberation. As He changed the sea into dry land to free the captive Israelites, Christ suffered that He might lead us to God, as we hear in today’s Epistle. This is the reason for our hope – the hope that sustains us in the face of a world that cannot accept His truth, the hope that sustains us when we are maligned and defamed for His name’s sake. Put to death in the flesh, He was brought to life in the Spirit, Paul tells us today. And as He himself promises: “Because I live, you will live.” – Scott Hahn Ph.D., www. salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)
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We’re up and running, but there’s no chance for GAA minnows this summer! I’m writing this on Monday evening and all over the papers we have articles about the state of the All-Ireland football and hurling championships and everywhere I look I can see pundits and experts all in agreement that there is something very worrying about the health of both of these sports. In a very amusing piece in the Indo, Joe Brolly pokes fun at the Leinster Championship in particular, including an imaginary game between the Dubs and Carlow, whose goalie is only 16 and a double amputee. That, however, “can’t take away from the fact that he is a top class goalie.” In all seriousness though, as much as we would like to pretend otherwise, it is a one-horse race – the Dubs will win it and not only that, will win all their matches by anything from 10 points upwards – and one would have to wonder how much harm the Dublin dominance is doing to players and teams in other counties. That is not the fault of the outrageously talented Dublin outfit and they can only beat whatever opposition comes their way, but nonetheless, a tournament that has so few real contenders has to be causing some concern to the GAA bigwigs and the dwindling attendances at some championship games will hit the association where it hurts the most: in the pocket. The other three provincial championships may be a bit more competitive but when it all boils down there are only two or three (I don’t
know who the third is but Dublin and Kerry are the two) who can win the Sam Maguire. And yet, is this championship any different to the English Premier League, Scottish Premier League, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga or Italian Serie A, where, year in year out, the champions come from a few megarich teams? The furore over Leicester City winning last year’s Premier League title shows how unlikely it is that a team outside the elite few can win. Initially, I thought all this meant that I was wrong in saying that the dominance of the Dubs would harm the other counties. I thought about
teams like Bournemouth and Swansea and other smaller teams who keep battling away against the odds, but then the penny, no, the pounds dropped…that their players are all highly-paid professionals who will get their huge wages, whether they win or lose. The lad from the county team which gets hammered by the top two or three will probably get loads of abuse and will still have to go into work or the dole office the week after. He is not entitled to ask after weeks and even months of total dedication, complete commitment and non-stop training if it was really worth it.
Having said all that, the championship still excites, although I have never agreed with doing away with the knockout system. Whatever chance we had of an occasional upset when there was no back door, the safety net that the back door has given the big teams now ensures that no minnow can get through to the biggest day of all: All-Ireland Final day. Someone someday will come up with a practical solution but until then, Carlow, Leitrim, Wicklow, Waterford and another 26 or so counties, battle on knowing they won’t see Croke Park in September!
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What we didn’t know during our round at Templemore Golf Club! A few months ago, as myself and Carol were coming back from a couple of days away in the beautiful Glen of Aherlow in Co. Tipperary, we decided to pull into the car park of Templemore Golf Club, and to enquire about the possibility of playing a round of golf on the lovely 9-hole parkland course. Now, normally on a Monday morning, and at a relatively early hour, it would not be too difficult to get a game, but, when we arrived, we were amazed to find that the car park was absolutely choc-a-bloc, and, for me to get parked at all, I had to wait for quite a while until some lad vacated a parking spot. Anyway, we got to play a round at the amazingly low price of €5 each for nine holes, and even though we didn’t exactly burn it up, we enjoyed it, and, in truth never gave it a minute’s thought since then. Today, however, I now see on the Sunday Independent
that the Golf Club has in fact been run by senior members of the Gardai, and has had hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’ euro poured into it and is under major investigation regarding alleged dubious practices in the past by members of the force. The reason the car park was full on that Monday morning was that the club was owned by the Gardai themselves, through a company called the Garda College Sportsfield company, and the cars parked there were not golfers’ cars at all, but cars belonging to trainee guards, and other members of the force. It seems there are a lot of questions to be answered about the financial dealings of the Golf Club, including why the agreed “strikingly modest” rent of €12,500 per annum has not been paid for eight years, and why the Sportsfield company got more than €300,000 in grants from that Garda Training fund during the years 2003 to 2014.
Now the situation is so serious that there is a possibility the Golf Club may have to close due to the alleged financial mismanagement and alleged irregularities, which would be a huge blow to the ordinary club members who have done no wrong, and, at a time when the Gardai are suffering from all kinds of negative publicity, they could surely have done without these revelations. Obviously there are a lot of questions still to be answered, and no doubt in time all will be clear, but, in the meantime, I just hope that visitors like myself and Carol, will still be able to drive in, get parked, and play a round of golf – although if the finances are as bad as they seem, I imagine the price may have gone up a little bit!
‘Till next week, Bye for now
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Over 3,000 farmers still waiting for 2016 payments – Murphy Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has hit out at Minister Michael Creed for failing to meet his own targets of having all 2016 GLAS payments made by the end of April. Deputy Murphy said that the latest figures obtained by Fianna Fáil through a
parliamentary question revealed that nationally there are more than 3,000 farmers still waiting on their 2016 GLAS payments to be made. “Farmers throughout the country are getting increasingly frustrated and angry at this ongoing situation. The latest figures show
that a total of 576 GLAS 1 & 2 farmers in counties Galway and Roscommon are still waiting on 85% of their 2016 payment. Some 136 farmers in Co. Roscommon are still awaiting payment while 440 farmers in County Galway have also been left waiting. “It’s not good enough
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and it’s simply beyond a joke at this stage. Farmers are now reporting serious cash flow issues as a result of these extensive delays. The Minister is neglecting farmers who have invested thousands of euro in the scheme and who have made plans in anticipation of these payments.”
Special Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, May 23rd – 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up until 5pm on Thursday, 18th May Also Springers & Sucklers Cows ----------------------Friday, May 19th at 11 a.m.
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IFA calls for extension of employment permits The IFA has called for employment permits to be made available to farm workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to meet labour and skills shortages on Irish farms. In a submission to a Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation review, the IFA identified that a shortage of skilled and general labour supply has emerged in the agriculture sector in the last number of years. The association has proposed employment permits be extended to farm workers from non-EEA countries in order to meet the demand. IFA President Joe Healy warned the shortage of labour supply at farm level, both skilled and manual, will restrict the ability of the agriculture sector to achieve its growth targets over the next decade.
He said: “Farmers compete on international markets, and considering the potential implications of Brexit for Irish agriculture, any restriction on competitiveness that can be alleviated should be alleviated.” Gerry Reilly, IFA Horticulture Chairman added: “The horticulture sector – mushroom and strawberry growers in particular – is struggling to find suitable labour from within the EEA countries due to improved employment levels, job opportunities and improved economies in Ireland and other EEA countries.” IFA President Joe Healy confirmed that he had also written to Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor and Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed on this issue.
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Lambs & Cast Ewes, Ewes with Lambs at Foot Each Wednesday at 11 a.m.
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Roscommon Mart Report Cattle prices – Friday, May 12th: There was a good entry of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale. There was a lively trade for bullocks with prices averaging from €2.42 per kilo up to €3.87 per kilo and a very high clearance of lots. There was a slightly easier trade for heifers and for lower quality types in particular. Prices for heifers fetched from €2.39 per kilo up to €2.87 per kilo. Prices for dry cows averaged from €1.82 per kilo up to €2.25 per kilo. Once again this week farmers and agents were actively sourcing stock. Special sale of heifers tomorrow (Friday) at 11 am. There will also be bullocks and dry cows on offer. Friday, May 26th sees special sales for bullocks and heifers and dry cows. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm today (Thursday). Please note all stock must be penned by 10.30 am. Dry cows made from €760 to €1735. Sample prices: Lim 770
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Castlerea Mart Report kgs €1735, Char X 790 kgs €1615, Lim x 775 kgs €1555, BBX 745 kgs €1460, Simm X 630 kgs €1170, Char X 540 kgs €1050, FRX 675 kgs €1045, Si 580 kgs €1000, Lim 600 kgs €930, Lim X 515 kgs €915, Fr 555 kgs €760. Heifers made from €435 to €820 over. sample prices: Char X 550 kgs €1370, Lim 555 kgs €1310, Char X 540 kgs €1280, Char X 445 kgs €1205, 2 Char 475 kgs €1185, Char X 285 kgs €720, AAX 430 kgs €920, Lim X 345 kgs €990, Char X 300 kgs €840, Char X 445 kgs €1180. Bullocks made from €495 to €1040 over. Sample prices: Lim X 595 kgs €1590, Char X 580 kgs €1550, Char 630 kgs €1550, Char X 480 kgs €1520, Char X 575 kgs €1500, 2 Lim X 530 kgs €1460, AAX 595 kgs €1435, Lim X 505 kgs €1400, Char X 525 kgs €1390, Char X 455 kgs €1365, 2 Char X 347 kgs €1345, Char X 395 kgs €1205, BBX 450
kgs €1210, Lim X 385 kgs €1165, Char 330 kgs €1005 Sheep sale – Wednesday, May 17th: We had a larger entry of sheep at this week’s sale. There was an improvement in price for spring lambs with a top price of €136.50. There was also an improvement in trade for cast ewes. There was plenty of ewes with lambs at foot again this week and a there was a vibrant trade with a full clearance of lots. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs and cast ewes. Sample prices for spring lambs: 49.3kgs €136.5, 64kgs €135.5, 49.8kgs €134, 47.8kgs €132.5, 47.5kgs €132, 47.5kgs €127.5, 46kgs €126.5, 47.1kgs €126.5, 44.5kgs €125.5. Cast ewes made from €66 to €123 per lot. Ewe with two lambs at foot made from €183 to €292. Ewe with one lamb at foot made from €170 to €260.
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Thursday, May 11th: There were 750 cattle on offer this week with prices holding and strong demand again for all classes of stock. Weanlings in particular met a very lively trade with strong export demand present resulting in some fancy prices paid for the top quality lots. Heifers, dry cows and breeding stock reported good clearances while the suck calf numbers remained strong with demand holding well and in some cases prices were improved on last week. Sample prices – heifers: Ch 425kgs €1095, AA 385kgs €990, Ch 475kgs €1260, Ch 435kgs €1190, AA 580kgs €1400, Ch 550kgs €1300, Lm 470kgs €1175. Dry cows: Ch 880kgs €1745, Lm 810kgs €1655, BBX 630kgs €1395, AA 740kgs €1385, Lm 700kgs €1445. Cows with calves at foot made from €1100 to €1920 per head. Springer cows made from €850 to €1380 per head.
Calves: Big numbers presented again this week with prices ranging from €50 to €410 per head. Weanling bulls: Ch 295kgs €1000, Hex 290kgs €900, Ch 260kgs €940, BB 410kgs €1335, BBX 505kgs €1390, AAx 478kgs €1180. Weanling heifers: Lm 285kgs €900, Lm 265kgs €840, Lm 320kgs €985, BB 310kgs €900, Lm 255kgs €830. Bullock sale – Monday, May 8th: There were 140 bullocks on offer with an excellent trade resulting in a good clearance. Bullocks made from €400 to €865 over with an average of €575 over paid. Sample prices: Lm 435kgs €1250, AA 470kgs €1260, Ch 520kgs €380, AA 520kgs €1320, Ch 595kgs €1350, AA 570kgs €1345, Ch 625kgs €1490. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart with all sales commencing at 11 am. Please note as and from the 18th of May, bullocks will be sold on Thursdays.
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Range of properties and parcels of land for sale at Connaughton’s Public Auction Connaughton Auctioneers in Athleague are hosting a Public Auction in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon on Friday, 26th of May at 2 pm. A number of properies and parcels of land will be going under the hammer. Amongst the lots will be 41 acres at Donamon, a site with full planning permission for a four-bedroomed bungalow in Ballygar area, and almost 15 acres of land in Rahara. Meanwhile, there is sure to be interest in a prime development site in Ballymoe village, which actually has full planning permission for eight residences. Without doubt this is a fine development site to come on the market, is ready to go and an ideal project in an improving residential market. Also going under the hammer in this major auction will be a prime parcel of lands containing c. 7.75 acres being of excellent quality located just outside Rahara village on the Curraghboy Road. For sale too will be a prime parcel of lands c. 0.60 acres
located in the Ballygar area and a further prime parcel of lands (c. 1.21 acres) being sold in one lot with huge potential for building sites (subject to PP) located in the Curraghboy area. A two-bedroomed residence on almost one and a half acres and located in Abbeyknockmoy will also attract keen interest. This property has extensive historical significance and is located in the Windfield Demesne which was previously owned by the famous Jameson family from Dublin. The residence was a servants’ quarter for the Jameson Estate and currently occupies an area of c. 1,000 sq. ft. with reception hallway, kitchen and sitting room on ground floor and two bedrooms on first floor and is an ideal renovation project. For further information, maps and brochures, etc. on any of the above properties, pleaase contact the office on 090-6663700 or go to www. connaughtonauctioneers.com Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton. PSRA Licence No. 001350
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Imposing 1950s residence on the market! David Moran Auctioneers & Co. are offering for sale this imposing 1950s residence, an exclusive four-bedroomed two-storey building which has a prime residential location in the centre of Ballygar. The residence has a floor area of c.143 sq. mtrs. and requires some work. There is a large garden at the rear offering ample room to extend. This sale offers a great opportunity to acquire a family home with distinctive character in a sought-after location. Inspection is highly recommended. For further details from the auctioneer David Moran, MSCSI MRICS, call 0906624531.
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PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY 26th MAY 2017
e, At Gleeson’s Townhouson The Square, Roscomm at 2.00 pm CALTRAGH, RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 14.75 ACRES (SET OUT IN TWO LOTS) LOT ONE c. 12.75 ACRES, LOT TWO c. 2 ACRES
CARRIGANS PARK, DONAMON, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 41 ACRES OF LAND WITH ENTITLEMENTS
For further details and map contact the office on 090 66 63700.
BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY c. 0.56 ACRES WITH F.P.P FOR FOUR BED BUNGALOW (c. 1,728 sq. ft.) For further details, copy of previous P.P., map and plans, contact the office on 09066 63700.
Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr Roddy McCrann, Solr, Church St., Roscommon. Ph: 09066 26269
Solicitor for carriage of sale: Ms. Jennifer Liddy, Liddy Neilan, Abbey St. Roscommon Ph: 09066 27498
PRIME DEVELOPEMENT SITE FOR 8 NO. RESIDENCES, BALLYMOE VILLAGE, CO. GALWAY
RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 7.75 ACRES OF LAND WITH SITES POTENTIAL Unless Previously Sold
Unless Previously Sold
For further details, contact the office on 09066 63700
Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr Con Harlow, St. Alban’s Place, Roscommon. Ph: 09066 25939
ROOKWOOD, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY c. 0.60 ACRES
For map and further details contact the office on 09066 63700. Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr Sean Mahon, Main St, Roscommon. Ph: 09066 26102
For further details, copy planning permission, maps and plans contact the office on 09066 63700. Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr John Glynn, Patrick Hogan Solrs, Dunlo St., Townparks, Ballinasloe. Ph: 09096 4 2110
CORNALEE, CURRAGHBOY, CO. ROSCOMMON c. 1.21 ACRES WITH BUILDING POTENTIAL (SUBJECT TO P.P)
For maps and further details contact the office on 09066 63700. Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr Sean Mahon, Main St, Roscommon. Ph: 09066 26102
For further details, contact the office on 09066 63700
Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr Con Harlow, St. Alban’s Place, Roscommon
WINDFIELD DEMESNE, ABBEYKNOCKMOY, CO. GALWAY TWO BED RESIDENCE ON c. 1.47 ACRES WITH F.P.P. FOR TWO STOREY RESIDENCE ( c. 2,093 sq. ft.) For further details contact the office on 09066 63700.
Solicitor for carriage of sale: Mr John McNulty, Kevin P Kilrane Solrs, Mohill, Co. Leitrim. Ph: 071 963 1170
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New to the Market Top quality Home
TURPANE MORE, BALLYFORAN, CO. ROSCOMMON
A highly Impressive natural stone modern detached family home with detached garage set on mature 0.27 hectare/0.66 acre site. Presented for sale in pristine condition throughout and considered a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. This impressive family home presented to a high specification comprises of living room, kitchen/dining room, sun room, utility, 5 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and family bathroom with detached stone garage to rear. Viewing is strongly recommended. _________________________________
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SKEHEEN VILLAGE, KILMOVEE, CO. MAYO A most attractive 2 bedroom Country Home presented to the market in excellent condition and substantially benefiting from complete renovation, including a new roof. This most impressive property offers a large and mature landscaped site together with a detached stone outbuilding. Only 10 minutes from west of ireland airport, a quality home in a picturesque and yet highly accessible location is now available. Immediate viewings of this ready to move into property is highly recommended and strongly advised. Price Guide €125,000
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CADDLEBROOK, CO. ROSCOMMON A most attractive 2 bedroom Country Home presented to the market in excellent condition and offering exceptional value. This most impressive property offers a large and mature landscaped site together with a detached garage. Presented in excellent condition, this ready to move into home comprises of a central sitting room, kitchen, utility, shower room and 2 double bedrooms. Immediate viewings recommended and advised. Price Guide €75,000 _________________________________
New to Market FINAL DATE FOR OFFERS ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 16TH JUNE
BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON 2.78 Hectares/6.8 Acres of Land accessed off the N60 between Castlerea Town and Ballinlough Village. Opportunity for neighbouring Farmers to extend their holding. Price_________________________________ Guide €40,000
FINAL DATE FOR OFFERS ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY 16TH JUNE
18 KNOCKROE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON Impressive 3 Bedroom detached Bungalow with detached Garage situated in a sought after residential neighbourbood, convenient and within walking distance to all amenities. Well presented and meticulously maintained by its present owners, the said property substantially benefits from its convenient location, excellent presentation. Viewings and offers are now invited. Price Guide €120,000
ROSCOMMON TOWN. T: T: 090 090 66 66 30001 30001 W: www.reacarthy.ie www.reacarthy.ie
A quality 83-acre residential holding near Rooskey village On the market now with REA Seamus Carthy is this top quality 83acre residential holding of lands located in a highly select agricultural district within close proximity to Rooskey village, Co. Roscommon. Standing on the said lands is an impressive four-bedroomed twostorey residence dating back 120 years and presented in excellent condition. The said lands are serviced by a 5-bay hayshed, 4-bay back to back slatted shed with passage slabs, silage slab, three traditional stone outbuilding, lean tos incorporating lying areas, cattle crush and calf creep. The said property can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate. The auctioneers, REA Seamus Carthy, now invite immediate enquiries and all offers for sale. Contact: Seamus Carthy, Goff Street, Roscommon Town. Tel: 090-6630001 or mobile: +353 86 8035538 for more details.
Final offers sought on number of properties this week at Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers are delighted to invite final offers on a charming threebedroomed residence at 14, The Green, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation briefly consists of: kitchen/dining room, sitting room, utility, toilet and WHB and bathroom. The property has additional benefit of a solid fuel stove and OFCH. This property boasts large outside space with large garden area and a garage. This residence is in pristine condition and has recently been newly refurbished throughout. Offers in the region of €110,000. Final offers to be submitted to the office on or before 5 pm on Friday, 2nd of June. Sean Naughton Auctioneers is also accepting final offers on a three-bedroomed cottage on 3.5 acres at Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Accommodation briefly consist of kitchen, living room, sitting room, three bathrooms. The property has additional benefit of a solid fuel stove. This property is full of old world charm with wooden ceilings and beams. The cottage has been beautifully restored and is located in a scenic area of rolling countryside with unspoilt landscape. It offers magnificent views of the surrounding areas. This property must be seen to be appreciated and viewing is highly recommended. Open to realistic offers. Final offers to be
14, The Green, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon
Sean Naughton MIPAV COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 (offi (office ce)) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY – C.45 Acre Non Residential Farm
CARNISKA, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON Lot 1: Entire Farm Lot 2: RN17357F: C. 10.34 acres of good quality Land Lot 3: RN527F: C. 16.53 acres of good quality land Lot 4: RN1625F: C. 6.47 acres of fair quality land Lot 5: RN1623: C. 7.61 acres of fair quality land Lot 6: RN18942F: C. 4.22 acres of fair quality land We invite all enquires and offers to sell. Price on Application LEGAL HANAHOE & HANAHOE SOLICITORS,16 NORTH MAIN ST, NASS CO. KILDARE ---------------------------------------------------------NEW TO THE MARKET – FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY C. 33 Acres of good quality land for sale at
GRANGE FOURMILEHOUSE, CO. ROSCOMMON Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.
submitted to the office on or before 5 pm on Friday, 2nd of June. For further information on these properties, please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net
Lot 1: Entire land. Lot 2: C. 23 acres of top quality land Lot 3: C. 10 acres of top quality land Dual purpose good quality land, land renowned for its fattening qualities, located approx. 6 miles from Roscommon Town. . We invite all enquires and offers to sell. Price on Application
Lands on the market this week with Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer a number of land parcels on to the market. For sale by Private Treaty is c.45 acres of nonresidential farm, a mix of good and fair quality land which can be sold in lots. Maps are available for viewing at the office. We invite all enquires and offers to sell. Price on application.
Sean Naughton Auctioneers is also delighted to offer new to the market 33 acres of land for sale by private treaty at Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Can be sold in lots. Dual purpose good quality land, land renowned for its fattening qualities, located approx. six miles from Roscommon Town.
Maps are available for inspection from the office. We now invite all enquiries and offers to sell. Price on application. For further details on these lands please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 0906625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.
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Impressive Knockcroghery bungalow new to the market
19-bedroom White House Hotel in Ballinlough village.
Successful lease of White House Hotel in Ballinlough by Property Partners Earley John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week pleased to announce that they recently concluded the successful lease of the renowned 19-bedroom White House Hotel in Ballinlough village. John commented: “We are delighted to have handled the letting of this well-known and renowned property to clients who bring with them many years of experience in the hospitality and hotel industry. “With their professional management and enthusiasm, they are sure to benefit the property and the wider community around Ballinlough. “We would like to wish Padraig Whelan and staff the best of luck in their new venture and wish them many years of successful trading in The White House.”
David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a quality four-bedroomed bungalow residence of c. 1,500 sq.ft. located at Lisdaulan, (Crowsgap), Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Price guide: €195,000 ono to sell. David describes the property as “a highly attractive and beautifully presented four-bedroomed bungalow residence located in an area renowned for its stunning countryside views. The property has been carefully maintained by its present owner
Lisdaulan, (Crowsgap), Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon.
and offers spacious living accommodation throughout to-
gether with a wonderfully mature site area.”
He continued: “The site area extends to c. 0.57 of an acre on which stands a spacious storage sheds set to the side. Altogether, this is a quality property to come on the market in this select residential area close to Ballymurray school and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley, MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.
Prime Ballymacurley lands available at Earley’s
Peak, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon
John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market two prime plots of lands located in the general Ballymacurley area. The first property is located at Peak, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon and is described as “prime roadside lands of c. 3.8 acres set out in one lot in an attractive countryside setting.” This prospective sale must offer neighbouring farmers an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holdings. The lands command excellent road frontage. The second property is located at Ardlagheen More or Highlake, Ballymacurley, Co. Ros-
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common and is described as most attractive roadside parcel of lands containing c. 7.9 acres together with 3-bay haybarn and lean tos standing thereon. This is a first class parcel of roadside lands which must attract good market interest. The auctioneer invites viewing and offers. To arrange maps or for further details contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie. Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/ propertypartners.earley.
Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon Tel: (090) 6626579/6626796 Fax: (090) 6625405 Email: jearley@propertypartners.ie Website: www.propertypartners.ie PSA Licence Number: 001481
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC AUCTION FRIDAY 2ND JUNE 2017 AT 3 PM IN THE CENTRAL BAR, ROSCOMMON TOWN (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD) A PRIME DUAL PURPOSE FARM OF LANDS TOGETHER WITH A COMPREHENSIVE FARMYARD CONTAINING C. 125 ACRES (SELLING WITH THE BENEFIT OF ENTITLEMENTS OF C. €17,000 PER ANNUM) LOCATED AT
CLOONEYQUINN, TULSK, CO. ROSCOMMON A highly regarded fattening and finishing farm primely located in the renowned Tulsk farming area containing c. 125 acres of prime dual purpose agricultural lands located just off the main Tulsk/Boyle route. The said farm incorporates an extensive farmyard covering c. 35,000 sq.ft that has the benefited from considerable investment over the years. It comprises of dry stock sheds, c. 9 bays of slatted sheds etc. The said sheds have the capacity to accommodate c. 200 -250 adult cattle when in full operation. Also incorporating a calving shed with c. 15 individual pens, cattle crush and pen, slurry pit, silage slabs etc.. Buildings are in excellent condition. Adjoining the said farmyard is a 2 B/R cottage residence of c. 620 sq.ft. The said lands can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate. BER Residence: G. Legal: Padraig Kelly & Co, Strokestown. 071 96 33 666.
A SUPERIOR QAULITY 3 B/R RESIDENCE OF C. 1,730 SQ.FT WITH GARAGE SET TO THE SIDE STANDING ON C. 0.79 OF AN ACRE LOCATED AT
CHURCHBORO, BALLINLOUGH, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON (Attic area partially completed for dormer conversion) AMV: €125,000.
A most attractive residence standing on a large mature site area of c. 0.79 acres and located in a select residential location close to Ballinlough village and Castlerea town. No expense has been spared on the finish of the said residence which boasts quality flooring, quality kitchen, solid fuel stove to assist heating and many other quality features throughout. BER: C1. Legal: Hugh J Campbell & Co, Athlone. 090 64 72015.
FULL LEGAL PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FROM 2PM ON THE DAY OF THE AUCTION OR IN ADVANCE FROM THE APPOINTED SOLICITOR.
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PropertyPeople Auctioneers & Valuers NO. 1 ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL 090 66 27003. FAX 090 66 26296 EMAIL info@pathughesauctioneers.com Web: www.pathughesauctioneers.com
**URGENTLY REQUIRED ** A 2 / 3 Bedroomed Bungalow is required located convenient to Roscommon Town Railway Station for a Cash Customer. All types of property are urgently required in and around the Roscommon Area. Due to a lot of recent sales Hughes & Company require properties for disappointed under bidders. If you are thinking of buying or selling contact Pat, let him advise you his advice is free. Please contact the office on 09066 27003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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New to the Market – for sale at THE GALWAY ROAD, ROSCOMMON
An impressive 4 bedroomed detached residence on a fully landscaped site. Accommodation consists of a sitting room, large kitchen cum dining room, utility. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms with one en-Suite and a bathroom. The residence is finished to a very high standard and located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas and is within walking distance of Roscommon town. The garden is fully landscaped and maintenance free. Viewing is a must. For further information or to arrange an appointment to view phone 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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New to the Market – for sale at DRUMDAFF, KILROOSKEY
New to the market at Galway Road New to the market with auctioneer Pat Hughes is this impressive fourbedroomed detached residence at Galway Road, Roscommon. On a fully landscaped site, the residence consists of sitting room, large kitchen cum dining room, utility and (upstairs) four bedrooms (with one ensuite) and a bathroom. The residence is finished to a very
high standard and located in one of Roscommon’s most sought after areas and within walking distance of Roscommon Town. The garden is fully landscaped and maintenancefree. Viewing is a must. For more information, please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com. Galway Road, Roscommon
An ‘ideal family home’ in Ballinlough REA Seamus Carthy can confirm that the final date for offers for an impressive four-bedroomed bungalow at Clydagh, Ballinlough is Friday, 9th of June. This is considered an ideal family home, with out-building comprising single garage and open storage shed of similar size. All offers above €135,000 are invited to sell. Gates to the front of the property enclose a large tarmacadam driveway providing off-road parking for many vehicles. It is situated in an unspoilt, peaceful landscape, on a large 0.31 hectare (O.76 acres) elevated site. This property is in the small, picturesque village of Clydagh, off the N60, extremely accessible to the larger towns of Ballyhaunis and Castlerea with shops/schools – and 27 km from Ireland West Airport, Knock.
Clydagh, Ballinlough
This imposing family home comprises: spacious entrance hall with open wooden staircase to second floor. Large, dual aspect study/sitting room with open fireplace and floor-to-ceiling fitted bookcases. Spacious kitchen – open plan with a dining room/living room area,
breakfast bar and a beautiful Rayburn solid fuel range (fitted with back-boiler). High-ceilinged, airy conservatory featuring an attractive, pitched, timber-lined roof, Door opening on to rear garden patio area. Kitchen opens to a utility room
Tulsk farm is well worth viewing On the books of Pat Hughes & Co. is a circa 66-acre residential farm at Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon which is being re-advertised as it failed to reach its reserve. Most of the lands are of top quality with the benefit of a range of out-offices including a 5-bay slatted shed, silage base, hayshed and various other stores. The residence is a three-bedroomed
farmhouse. The property has excellent road frontage and is located only a short distance off the main Frenchpark to Tulsk Road in a renowned farming area. The lands can be sold in one or more lots to suit. The property can be sold with the benefit of Entitlements. For more information, please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.
Circa 35 acre farm. The lands can be sold in one or two blocks to suit. Most of the lands are of good quality, located only 4 miles from Roscommon Town in a renowned farming area. The Lands have excellent road frontage and would have some development potential subject to Planning Permission being granted. For further details contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail info@pathughesauctioneers.com
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For sale at NEWLINE ROAD, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON
Large 3 bedroomed semi-detached residence with a number of stores to the rear. The residence is located in a prominent location convenient to the town of Elphin. The property can be sold with a large site to the side which would be suitable to development subject to planning permission being granted or in two lots if required. For further information contact the office on 090 6627003
with extensive, fitted storage units, sink and space under for washing machine (back door to rear garden patio area) and leading to: shower room with extra large shower unit with gravity-fed electric shower, w/c and handbasin. Ground-floor bedroom accommodation comprises four double bedrooms, three with spacious fitted wardrobes; the master bedroom en-suite with a shower room. Facility to access the en-suite from the adjacent bedroom also if preferred/required. Family bathroom. Double-glazed, the property possesses both a solid fuel boiler and oil-fired boiler. The house has also been fully insulated with cavity wall beading and has a certified BER rating of C2. Contact REA Seamus Carthy today on 090-66 30001.
3-bedroom property in Elphin For sale at Newline Road, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, Hughes & Company are offering a large three-bedroomed semidetached residence with a number of stores to the rear. The residence is located in a prominent location convenient to the town of Elphin. The property can be sold with a large site to the side which would be suitable to development, subject to planning permission being granted – or in two lots if required. For more information, please contact the office on 0906627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
Seeks bungalow for customer Pat Hughes & Co. Auctioneers, Abbey Street, Roscommon require a 2/3 bedroomed bungalow located convenient to Roscommon Town Railway Station for a cash customer. Contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.
66-acre residential farm at Glenballythomas, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
35-acre farm in Kilrooskey New to the market this week with Pat Hughes & Co. at Drumdaff, Kilrooskey is a circa 35-acre farm. The lands can be sold in one or two blocks, to suit. Most of the lands are of good quality, and are located only four miles from Roscommon Town in a renowned farming area. The lands have excellent road frontage and would have some development potential, subject to planning permission being granted. For more information, please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@ pathughesauctioneers.com.
Sale of Ardanagh property imminent? Hughes & Company are confirming that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations this week with their property at Ardanagh, Roscommon, a threebedroomed detached residence on a large site. The property is located convenient to the Railway Station, Church, schools and all local amenities. While the residence is in need of modernisation the property is well located and suitable for further development, subject to planning permission being granted. The Company will accept offers in excess of €60,000 for this property and are hopeful of concluding a sale in the coming weeks. For more information, please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
Church Street, Roscommon
Strong interest in townhouse Auctioneer Pat Hughes is confirming that the four-bedroomed Townhouse that went on the market recently at Church Street, Roscommon is generating a lot of interest. Pat is hopeful of bringing this to a conclusion in the coming weeks. For more information, please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email info@pathughesauctioneers.com.
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Why I am ashamed of the HSE DEPUTY MICHAEL FITZMAURICE
The HSE and the Minister for Health must act immediately on the disgraceful neglect of a local man who is in agony every day and who has been all but abandoned by the system. After a few years in politics and with experience of dealing with the HSE on tough cases, I didn’t think it was possible to be shocked by anything they could do. However, last Thursday evening as I sat on the ground beside a constituent with a spinal condition who was curled up in pain, I was genuinely ashamed to think that the HSE had failed a citizen in the way this man has been failed. The state this man has been left in for nearly four years is nothing short of disgraceful. In the middle of the day he was curled up on the floor roaring with pain. The organs of the state have let this man down to no end, and the political system that has created these failed institutions has a lot to answer for too. I have been in contact with the hierarchy of the various hospital groups involved, the senior management of the HSE, and I have raised the issue with the Minister for Health. Action must be taken on this and it must happen immediately. This gentleman has a complex medical history, suffering from severe back pain brought on by various conditions and now living every day in absolute agony. I do not say this lightly but my heart bleeds for him. His treatment at the hands of the HSE is what nightmares are made of and that is no exaggera-
tion. His family watch daily as their loved one suffers like no man I have ever seen. Since March of this year, this man has gone without a consultant to plan for his care…simply receiving pain relief, which he has had to travel to Dublin for as the HSE will not provide care for him in Galway. His GP has done everything possible for him but he too is frustrated as despite his genuine efforts to arrange care for his patient he is being met with resistance from the HSE who are making no effort to resolve
Monument in memory of Detective John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne
the problem. It is evident that this man requires surgery if he is ever to return to having any quality of life. Presently his pain management is being administered in Dublin, however he can no longer manage a journey to Dublin as it is just too painful. Galway University Hospital can administer the medication but when things appear to have gone wrong in the past there appears to be reluctance by the HSE to ensure adequate continued care. When he attends A&E he is treated like a drug addict, as the dosages of medica-
NEWS…at a glance Jim Callery collects his top EU prize for Cultural Heritage
A monument wil be erected at Shannon’s Cross, Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, at the scene where Detective Garda John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne were fatally wounded after a bank robbery in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, on the 7th of July, 1980. The committee are officially launching the Memorial Fund in Creaton’s Bar, Loughglynn on this Friday, 19th of May. In attendance will be Chief Supertendant Rattigan, Senator John O’Mahoney, members of the Morley and Byrne families, also friends and former colleagues of the late Detective Garda John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne. All are welcome to attend.
On Monday night Jim Callery of Strokestown Park House & Gardens received his EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award – Europe’s top honour in the field – during a high-profile event at St. Michael’s Church in Turku, Finland. Maestro Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, the leading heritage organisation in Europe, and Tibor Navracsics, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, co-hosted the European Heritage Awards Ceremony. Jim Callery won the award for “restoration and establishment of the world renowned Irish National Famine Museum & Archive which has been the largest act of private philanthropy for cultural heritage in the history of modern Ireland.” Mr. Callery’s award is in the category ‘Dedicated Service.’
Strokestown plant nursery in line-up for Bloom 2017 Irish Water Plants from Strokestown in Co. Roscommon are among 30 of Ireland’s leading nurseries to exhibit in the Nursery & Floral Pavillin at Bloom 2017. Run by Bord Bia and now in its 11th year, Bloom showcases the best of Ireland’s horticultural and food industry. This year’s event will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin for five days, 1st-5th of June, over the June bank holiday weekend.
tions are so extreme, presumably to try and manage the pain to the best possible degree. He has, on more than one occasion, had to literally crawl from the hospital on his hands and knees while in pain. No-one has taken responsibility for this man’s care for some time now. He is being moved form pillar to post by the HSE. He is experiencing a life sentence of torture the likes of which I would not wish on my worst enemy. There are a lot of moving parts in this case, which need to be brought under
Brideswell Pattern Festival countdown In the coming weeks a small village in South Roscommon is going to once again come alive with what promises to be one of the highlights of the Roscommon events calendar this summer.
Brideswell Pattern Festival takes place on the last weekend every July and this year’s festival will be held between Friday, 28th of July and Sunday, 30th of July and will mark Brideswell Annual Pattern’s 60th year, since its revival in 1957. Brideswell Pattern Festival celebrates all aspects of County Roscommon’s, heritage, craft, farming
control. I am not a medical professional, but I am a human being and the state of continuous agony this man is being left in is nothing short of barbaric. If immediate action is not taken to address the fact that this man is being severely neglected by the HSE I will not only be raising the matter with the Minister on the floor of the Dáil under privilege, I will do everything in my power to ensure that there is a full investigation into every single person in the HSE who has had knowledge of this man’s suffering and has willfully done nothing about it. This man needs to receive treatment to manage his pain in the closest hospital in which the treatment can be safely administered. I understand this to be Galway University Hospital. He needs to have a consultant take control of his case and ensure he is receiving the best therapy available and, no matter what the cost, he needs to undergo the surgery he requires as soon as it is safe for him to do so – without delay or excuse, at home or abroad. The cost of any such procedure should not be an issue either as the HSE has a duty of care in this case. This man has been neglected by the HSE, pure and simple. To see his children running around him last week as he lay on the floor in pain, would break even the hardest heart. It’s simply not right that a person should be left in this condition. It’s just so wrong. Is this a health service to be proud of? Shameful! * Michael Fitzmaurice is an Independent TD in Roscommon/ Galway constituency
and most importantly – family, in a range of events designed to suit everyone’s tastes. The festival committee’s ambition is to grow and attract visitors from around not only the country but from around the world and we are emerging as a regionally recognised festival in the centre of Ireland and an annual cultural celebration for the people of South Roscommon and its visitors. For more information contact us on www. brideswellpatternfestival.com, call Tomas on 086-0876933, email brideswellpf@gmail. com or find the Festival on Facebook.
Strokestown Cycling Club Ladies Day Strokestown Cycling Club are holding an open day for ladies this Sunday, 21st of May. If you have been thinking about joining a cycling club or you just want to get fit, meet new people and have fun, Strokestown Cycling Club has it all! So dust down your bike, pump up your wheels and join us for a fun cycle this Sunday at 10.30 am on Bawn Street, Strokestown. For more information contact Anne on 086-2412441.
Senator Mullen in talk on ‘Human Dignity’ A lecture titled, ‘Human Dignity through the Life Course’ will be given by Senator Ronan Mullen in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Thursday, 18th of May (2.30 pm-4 pm). The Guild Catholic Nurses will host the talk. Members and non-members are welcome. To book a place phone 086-8136365/0876361979.
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NewsPeople Ray Kirrane Memorial Cup in Castlerea Castlerea Celtic’s AstroTurf pitch will play host to the Ray Kirrane Memorial Cup on Saturday, May 27th. Mixed teams are optional for this fun tournament and there will be trophies for the winners and runners-up, sponsored by P. Newman Menswear in Castlerea. Teams of seven (made up of five players and two substitutes) cost €25. For more information contact Danny on 0868417264/087-2666989.
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LOCAL AGENDA 21 ENVIRONMENTAL PARTNERSHIP FUND 2017 Environmental Awareness Do you have a project or initiative that could help to increase awareness of environmental issues locally, or that could help your community to become more sustainable? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund 2017. This Fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level. Does Your Project Qualify? Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change. A wide variety of projects and schemes have been supported under the Fund in previous years, including community gardens and allotments, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, waste reduction initiatives, educational initiatives and environmental exhibitions. Lists of previously funded projects can be viewed online at: http://dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/ environment/topics/ environmental-protection-and-awareness/ Community Groups, Tidy Towns, Schools have successfully completed environmental projects under this scheme. How to Apply Contact Environment Section, Roscommon County Council at 090-6637296. Further information and application forms are available online at www.roscommoncoco.ie Completed application forms should be returned to Environment Office, Roscommon County Council, Aras an Chontae, Roscommon by 5pm, 23 June 2017. Signed: Majella Hunt Director of Service Roscommon County Council
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PEOPLE PLATFORM Proceeds of Roses’ car wash for Pieta House Yvonne Donohue, Chairperson of the Roscommon Rose of Tralee Centre, has been in touch asking if we could mention a fundraising event that takes place this Saturday – and of course we are happy to oblige! It’s a ‘Fundraising Car Wash’ and it will be held on Saturday next, 20th of May from 10 am-4 pm at the Fire Station at Circular Road, Roscommon. This event is a fundraiser with Roscommon Rose of Tralee 2017 Deirdre Cribben/ Roses/Escorts/Rose Team and Roscommon’s firemen and Dolphin Car Wash. Proceeds from the day will go to Pieta House West. A donation from people who avail of the car wash on the Roscommon Rose of day will be greatly Tralee 2017 Deirdre appreciated. Cribben
Here we go again… The national newspapers have been crystal gazing (kind of) on the All-Ireland Football Championships. We couldn’t resist (nervously) checking to see what the verdict is on the rather inconsistent Rossies… The Irish Independent of May 15th determined that Conor Devaney is Roscommon’s current ‘key man’ and that Ultan Harney could make a name for himself in 2017. Only two out of five experts actually predicted that Roscommon will make the last eight! We move next to the Irish Times (May 15th) in which Sean Moran has Roscommon 7th in the betting to win Sam (admittedly at 40/1!). He writes: “Since an encouraging 2016 league campaign the last year has been a nightmare.” (We know). He adds that the collapse in the Connacht Final replay was followed by a “management schism” and a hopelessly outgunned league campaign. “There are positives, however faint. The draw has been kind and, although relegated, the team battled along the way. Strength is in attack but issues at centrefield and in defence remain.” And so to the Sunday Times (14th of May): “Roscommon need a decent run for their confidence and self-esteem. So do vast swathes of Leinster.” Let the fun begin!
Monster update! We’re delighted to hear from our friend Joe O’Brien, a true community champion, that preparations are continuing with great momentum for the much-anticipated Lough Ree Monster Festival.
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This happy couple were spotted on the Lanesboro Road last week, presumably en route to the wedding of Sharon Gibbons and Cathal Gill, who were married last Friday. Congratulations Cathal and Sharon and best wishes for many years of happiness!
According to Joe: “The full programme for the Lough Ree Monster Festival is almost complete and there promises to be an exciting line-up of events throughout the weekend. “Already we have Cliona Hagan, Mike Denver and AC/DC tribute band IE/DC booked for the three nights in the Red Barn. The Lough Ree Monster Festival events will be staged in the Big Red Barn on a site at the back of the Friends of Asthma shop (old Post Office). The committee would like to thank the Johnston family for the generous donation of the site on the banks of the Shannon.” The Lough Ree Monster in 1992 set sail from Johnston’s family home at the ‘Cut’ and the Lough Ree Monster of 2017 will once again set sail from the same location on Friday, 4th August and it will make its return journey on Sunday night, 6th August where the Monster will get a grand farewell and be sent away with a display of fireworks. Joe’s parting tip (for this week) is as follows: “Make sure you book your holidays for this time (early August) as it will be a marvellous time to be in Lanesboro!”
A thank you from Cancer Support Service We were delighted to hear that the recent Golf Classic hosted by our friends in the Roscommon Cancer Support Service was such a success. The Classic was held at Roscommon Golf Club and attracted great support, evidence of the huge public goodwill there is towards supporting services of this nature. This week Roscommon Cancer Support Service contacted the People to express thanks to all concerned. “We would like to thank the volunteers, golfers and businesses who supported the recent Golf Classic fundraiser.” The organisers’ current plans are to run this event on a bi-annual basis. “The event was hugely successful and we hope to see everyone again in 2019!” con-
cluded the spokesperson for the Roscommon Cancer Support Service.
No smoke without ire (Part 2) Ian Hestor of Carrowduff, Ballymacurley has been in touch again this week. Last week he wrote on the fall-out from the impending closure of the ‘cigar factory’ in Ballaghaderreen; this time Ian wishes to raise issues to do with a recent bog fire locally. “The rain is welcome in more ways than one with fires out of control across the country. Besides cutting back in water usage trying to control the spread of wind-driven fires, it gives the firefighters a chance to save conservation areas and forestry. “Last Tuesday week (9th of May), a fire broke out in a bog at Carrowduff, Ballymacurley, threatening wildlife, a coniferous forest, local farm animals and homesteads. Thankfully, it was not driven by an easterly wind, which had died down by then. They say lightning never strikes twice but in this case this is the third time in as many years that this area has been hit, with each fire happening at night.” Mr. Hestor has drawn the conclusion that someone is maliciously setting off these fires for their own “gratification.” Mr. Hestor goes on to say that Minister Mary Humphreys has a lot to answer for “in her attempts at political point-scoring” by amending the Wildlife Act to facilitate the burning of land well into the spring. He continues: “The people here in Baymacurley were fortunate this time, had it been earlier in the month the outcome might have been a lot worse. Those with maliciously start such fires don’t have the capacity to see the consequences of their insidious behaviour, the impacts on bog vegetation and its depending wildlife and the only hope is that this one (culprit) will be found out before long.” Ian has appealed to anyone who saw anything untoward in the area in question last Tuesday week to contact Castlerea Gardai on 094-9621630 or Oran Text Alert.
We received this poem from a reader: ..... Why I drank I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank to be outgoing and became self-centred. I drank to be sociable and became argumentative and lonely. I drank for sleep and awakened without rest. I drank for friendship and made enemies. I drank to soften sorrows and wallowed in self-pity. I drank for strength and felt weak. I drank medicinally and felt sick. I drank for relaxation and got the shakes.
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Glasson Country House Hotel – A wedding venue with a difference! I
f you are looking for a wedding hotel with a difference, with stunning panoramic lake views and superb food, then you have to pay a visit to Glasson Country House Hotel. Situated just outside the quaint village of Glasson, the hotel could be your ideal wedding venue. Your wedding party and guests start off with magnificent views over the inner lakes of Lough Ree and the golf course as you drive down the avenue, with its ancient beech trees. The arrivals reception room, offering privacy for your guests, has a unique feeling of spaciousness and light created by the floor-to-ceiling glass and the feature spiral staircase. It is the perfect entrance to the purpose-built banqueting suite upstairs. In addition to the floor-to-ceiling glass, there is a spacious balcony on which you can relax after your delicious
meal, designed to make the most of the superb panoramic views. Let the wedding experts at Glasson help you arrange your special day – they are more than happy to tailor their sample packages to suit your own particular requirements. Your wedding guests can enjoy four-star luxury with the added bonus of being able to choose from a private cruise, a game of golf, or an onsite massage for the day after! Glasson Country House Hotel has been receiving consistently excellent feedback, and you are invited to carry out your own research on websites such as www.tripadvisor.ie or www.weddingsonline.ie. Glasson recently won the prestigious ‘Travellers’ Choice 2015 Winner’ Award. The whole team at Glasson is committed to looking after each and every
wedding couple as well as their families and guests! The Glasson Country House Hotel philosophy is shaped by the fact that the venue remains a family owned and managed property. Confirm your booking at Glasson and you can relax knowing they will take care of your every need on your special day. For more information call the hotel on 090-6485120, email info@glassoncountryhouse.ie to arrange a private viewing, or log on towww.glassoncountryhouse.ie to register your wedding enquiry details. Do get in contact with us, and we would be delighted to have the opportunity to show you around the premises and to discuss your own specific preferences in more detail – we’re here to help you enjoy this very special time in your lives!
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Head-turning wedding hair tips for every length MIRIAM KERINS
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hoosing your wed-
ding hairdo can be stressful. While you want a style that’s fashionable, you also want something classic and timeless. What’s more important, you want a style that looks outstanding in your photographs and something that garners thousands of ‘likes’ and ‘fabulous’ comments on your social media page…meaning you need an updo that’s so sensational, it’ll outdo your newlywed frenemies! Now, as the rest of Ireland is waiting to see what type of wedding hair our gorgeous Roscommon brides will be rockin’ this year, we’re gonna help you channel those trends in order to generate a look that’ll be guaranteed to turn heads on your big day. So, what’re ya waitin’ for, grab a pen and paper and start takin’ notes… Plaits (or braids) are big this season, created with intricately woven delicately face framing up styles that scream romance and intrigue. Undone upstyles and free-flowing floaty locks are also de rigueur for the 2017 bride who desperately wants to be on trend, but who’s keen to please her elderly granny – meaning she’ll go for the classic chignon. This look is a kind of play on both, adding a laid-back, effort-
lessly flawless vibe to the blushing bride. While there is always a huge variety of wedding hairstyles for the bride who has long flowing Rapunzel locks to choose from, there’s still plenty of choices for those with a pixie crop or short hair and so, if you don’t wish to go down the extension route, we’ve got a few inspirational tips for you to mull over. If you’ve got a short bob, which, let’s face it, is one of the chicest styles ever, have your stylist put some ‘undone’ waves into your do, a la Sarah Hyland (Haley from Modern Family). If you’ve got a slightly
longer bob, why not inject an extra dose of femininity and have your stylist wrap your hair in alternate directions to give you a 1920s vintage inspired style. Add a sprig of Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila) to fancy it up. A short do looks stunning when dressed up with a glittering diamanté tiara or pearl headband; or why not opt for some fresh flowers to add that perfect hint of charm to your overall look which will scream fashionable, modern bride. Whichever look you go for, we know, as a Roscommon bride, you’ll be absolutely fabulous.
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hen it comes to wed-
ding rings, whether you’re purchasing the latest fashion trend, converting your grandmother’s ring into your very own wedding ring, or choosing a bespoke style to match a one-of-a-kind engagement ring, there are few people as well placed to help you as you make your decision as jeweller Aidan Farrell, of MJ Farrell, Church Street, Roscommon. The company has been supplying wedding rings for over 100 years and Aidan now has over 30 years’ experience in the business. When asked about the trends Aidan has noticed in recent years, he immediately mentions the diamond-set wedding ring, a feature of many weddings in recent years. However, wedding rings are also something very traditional and designed to be worn for life, so when choosing a ring, bear in mind that you want something which will wear well and which will not date. “The Ladies ring, while fashionable and maybe set with
many diamonds, it must also be practical and wearable in the workplace that they can wear to work,” said Aidan Farrell. “The trend of wearing engagement rings all the time is waning and many people get a diamonds in the wedding ring and wear it on its own.” A very big part of the business at MJ Farrell is the creation of bespoke wedding rings. “People get engaged all over the world and they come back with an unusual and exotic engagement ring and they have to get a fitted wedding band which will complement the engagement ring,” said Aidan. “We specialise in hand-making bespoke designs to match the engagement ring in gold or platinum.” The price rise of metals, such as gold, on the commodity market means that people are looking for value for money now more than ever and that’s just what Aidan aims to provide at MJ Farrell. With a history of one hundred years of wedding rings in the family, MJ Farrell have now provided generations of Ros-
common men and women with their wedding rings. “It’s part of the tradition for many Roscommon families. We have people coming all parts of Ireland and indeed further afield simply because their parents got their ring here.” Wedding rings are often associated with the bride-to-be, but men also have a large range of options to choose from. The designs vary in terms of colour and diamond set, as well as cut, but in general Irish men are more conservative than their European counterparts and sales of diamond set wedding rings would not be as big in Ireland as in Europe. Most wedding rings are engraved with the name of the spouse and the date of the wedding. Aidan said: “It is very useful for men to have the date of their anniversary on the inside of the ring, because then there is some chance that they might remember the date!” Contact MJ Farrell on (090) 6626233 or email mjfarrell@ eircom.net. (Advertorial).
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ladies. And so, if you’re a wedding guest this summer and the happy couple decide to do a Pippa and morph into fashion fascists, insisting you wear one outfit to the ceremony and another one for the reception, don’t panic, ‘cos we’ve got some tips for you. In order to get more bang for your buck, harvest your local Roscommon high street and choose a statement piece for your main ceremony outfit. A 50s-style full skirt will suit and flatter almost all body shapes. Top tip: Make sure to choose a skirt that finishes at the slimmest part of your shapely pins! Team this up with a loosefitting crop top which will bring balance and elegance to your overall look as it sits comfortably on your skirt’s waistband. Add some bling with a sparkly pair of ankle strap sandals and a sophisticated oversized clutch bag. Add mystery and elegance with some cat eye sunnies. For the evening, (and this is my favourite fashion
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the shoulder number or a slim-fitting silk blouse tucked into your skirt’s high waistband. Add matching pumps or kitten heels for dancing. You’re
now officially off duty, you’re relaxed and you’re ready to party in outfit number two – and it didn’t cost you a fortune. You’re welcome!
Some ‘so last year’ clichéd wedding trends MIRIAM KERINS
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andatory dancing crocs
with holes that allow your guests’ self-esteem to escape are so five years ago. Stop providing them for revellers, it was a fashion faux pas flash in the pan that’s run its course… now move on! Brides, stop making your poor friends ‘Hunger Game’ each other in order to earn a coveted place by your side on your big day. Seriously, who is going to clear up all that bloodshed and bad feeling? Choose your bridesmaids, extend an invitation, hope they’re happy to accept and treat them nicely and with respect. And while we’re at it, we know you’re great craic, we know you’ve an army of mates, we know everybody loves ya, but four bridesmaids is enough. You’re not Kate Middleton, you don’t require an army of ladies in waiting. No more clichéd wedding quote signs hanging around your venue, the a**e has been ripped out of the likes of ‘Mrs Always Right,’ and ‘This is our Beginning,’ etc. If ya have to have them, go get creative and make up your own personal quotes. Grooms need to stop wearing cream or ‘off
white’ suits that complement the bride’s white gown. Get over it, you’re not Colonel Sanders. If you really want to stand out from the crowd, go burgundy – it’s the shade that’s on every on-trend groom’s watch-list. We’re not a mad fan of the afters ‘guest list,’ and glad this old-fashioned trend is on the way out. We know most people can’t afford to ask all of their friends to their big day – it is expensive, after all –but if you are having a two-tiered guest list, try to make sure those you invite to the ‘afters’ don’t have to drive for hours for a shrivelled-up sausage roll and a glass of warm Prosecco.
When looking at hotels for our wedding some years ago we were shocked to find certain venues charged for cakecutting. I actually laughed out loud at that one especially as my cake, when delivered, had a base that slanted, looked like it was melting down the side of the table and, I’m told (‘cause I didn’t sample it) tasted like something my dog dragged in from the storm gutter. To quote annoyed son-in-law, “I cannot believe you let me put that in my mouth!” And so, venues that charge for cake-cutting… get over it! Corkage fee I can kinda understand, but cake-cutting charges – give couples a break!
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ough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens are offering an all-inclusive wedding package from only €68 per person, applicable for midweek dates, Sunday to Thursday. From the moment you first arrive at Lough Rynn Castle you will realise it is no ordinary venue. From the drive up the tree-lined avenue, the magnificent castle comes into view. Perfect for a grand affair, the ballroom at Lough Rynn Castle provides an exquisite décor that sets the tone of opulence underneath magnificent chandeliers. The Grand Ballroom offers a picturesque floor-to-ceiling glass backdrop for the Top Table, overlooking the woodlands and a view of the lake in the distance. It is a stunning location for your wedding celebration. The romantic setting and breathtaking views are matched by creative menus and impeccable service. The wedding meal is imperative to a Wedding
Reception. Our award-winning Executive Chef, Clare O’Leary and her team are so passionate about food, with a clear focus that ensures the highest standard of quality and presentation, using the best local suppliers in the region. Planning your wedding is part of the excitement of getting married, so allow our very experienced Wedding Team to assist you in every way possible. The long-established team at Lough Rynn are renowned for their friendly attitude and personal approach, ensuring exceptional attention to detail on all aspects of your special day, and always with a professional and educated flair. Lough Rynn Castle are hosting their next Wedding Open Day on Sunday, 9th of July from 2 pm to 5 pm. For more information on our wedding packages contact the Sales Team – email: enquiries@loughrynn.ie, tel: 071-9632700, visit: www.loughrynn.ie
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My take on the ‘No Ring, No Bring,’ fad! MIRIAM KERINS
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ll brides have clear expecta-
tions when it comes to knowing what they want for their wedding. Now these expectations may not match the groom’s, but hey, the focus is on the bride, she is the one who organises the big day! And, as the Brits prepare for the union of their country’s ‘first sister-in-law’ Pippa Middleton (she of the famous derriere) to stinking-rich, hedge fund manager James Mathews, we have some musings on the latest ‘no ring, no bring’ fad allegedly started by the society dahlink who fell hopelessly in love over a £200,000 art deco inspired sparkler and a life of yachts, black tie balls and endless wealth…and who could blame her? The ‘no ring, no bring’ rule is actually quite clever because it prevents a guest’s ‘plus one’ being a crazy randomer they hooked up with after arranging a ‘booty call’ on the likes of sites like Tinder or Plenty of Fish, etc. Pruning your guest list to those who are in a formal/serious relationship reduces the chances of some desperate reality show wannabe using your big day to debut her expensive
new boob job in a ‘barely there’ dress! A ‘no ring, no bring’ ensures those haphazard, overbearing acquaintances with forgettable (and regrettable) fashion sense and manners don’t embarrass the bride and groom! If the bride and groom’s parents are paying for the entire event or are even contributing financially, then it’s respectful to them to make sure invited guests won’t cause any embarrassment or indeed, financial strain. If the couple is footing their own bill, the line needs to be clearly drawn regarding guests who’re single or who’re known for their on again/off again relationships with a string of different people; so set the parameters and keep those costs contained. That said, brides and grooms, there are many people who choose not to get engaged or married but who’re in loving, stable, long-term relationships and a ‘no ring, no bring’ rule will only serve to insult them if they’ve been spending time with you as a couple. Just because you don’t have a ring, doesn’t make your relationship any less valid – just a thought to bear in mind when trying to avoid future rows and resentment when making that guest list cull!
Pippa Middleton walked down the aisle at sister Kate Middleton’s wedding to Prince William in April 2011 wearing a custom Alexander McQueen gown.
Jimmy and Lena celebrate Diamond Wedding Anniversary
(Above) Featherstone family celebration: Pictured are, back (l-r) PJ, Noel, Derek, David and Seamus, and front (l-r) Virginia, Lena, Jimmy and Marie at a recent Mass in Fuerty Church by Rev. Eugene McLoughlin in celebration of Jimmy and Lena Fetherstone’s Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
Pictured (right) are Jimmy and Lena Fetherstone (Stonepark, Roscommon), who recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary with Mass in Fuerty Church, followed by a reception in Hannon’s Hotel with family, neighbours and friends.
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A sneak peek at what’s trending for your Spring/Summer 2018 Wedding Gown MIRIAM KERINS
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s the much-anticipated
round of bridal fashion week showcases are being held across this month with catwalks around the world exhibiting trends guaranteed to suit every stunning Roscommon bride, we thought we’d bring you a little taster of what to expect when you, mammy and your crew of trusty gal pal fashionistas go shopping for your Spring/Summer 2018 gúna. If you’re a bride-to-be who likes to be on trend, then you’d better be prepared to go gothic! Yep, you read it right. When it comes to the wedding gown, black is the new white. Next year’s bride will be channelling her 1950s screen icon with black pussy bows, and ostrich feather adorned full ball gown skirts that scream edgy risk-taker, dare devil bride! Wow! If you’re quite a tall, trim lady who wants to accentuate and add to those delicate curves, then you won’t go wrong with a few cascading ruffles on a high-low hemline that rises slightly at the front to showcase killer heels, and sweeps whimsically at the rear. This style will look amazing in the photos. If you’d really like to do things differently, why not opt for a Naeem Khan-inspired gown. Mr. Khan is famous for his ornately-detailed wedding gowns, and while one of
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his creations may be way out of most people’s price range, (you’d buy a small cottage cheaper), we’d defy any bride not to covet his amazing spring floral designs where he literally takes the colours from the wedding bouquet and embroiders them, like an extension of the event’s theme, into the gown – who’d have thought a floral wedding gúna could look so sumptuous? 1940s/1950s vintage never goes out of fashion and this season’s trends are packed full of beautifully decadent delights with figure-flattering full skirts that allow ease of movement and opportunities galore to twirl and swoon. For that High Society appeal, why not add an enormous bow to the back of the gown, falling just across the shoulders, or dot a few tiny delicate bow clusters to sleeves or around the full skirt – and you’re practically Audrey Hepburn, dahlink! If you’re more of the Jane Austin romantic heroine-type, then go for the sheer, billowing full sleeve look. Off the shoulder is very popular at the moment, but we personally love the full, floral lace Bo Ho trend, topped off with a fresh daisy chain in your hair. Sound like your kinda dress? Check out graceloveslace. com.au for Spring 2018 trends and some style inspiration. Careful now, they’re not exactly moderately priced, but they are innovative.
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The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, recent winners of the prestigious Best Chef & Best Hotel Restaurant Award from the RAI, have special discounts for off peak/midweek weddings for select dates in 2018/19. There is also an attractive 10% discount for wedding bookings from January to March 2018. To arrange an appointment to view our magnificent newly-refurbished ballroom and to meet with our dedicated Wedding Coordinator Lisa, please call 090-6626240 or email weddings@abbeyhotel.ie.
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ou may not realise it but the tune you choose to accompany your walk up the aisle will play a very important role in your overall event. It can even (dare we suggest) make or break your big day, especially if the nitty-gritty of the actual ditty to be played as the blushing bride/groom walks up the aisle isn’t forensically conveyed to the wedding singer. Now while traditionally it’s usually ‘The Wedding March,’ which we all know as ‘Here Comes the Bride,’ that’s played at the beginning of the ceremony, for some modern, unconventional couples, that can be a touch oldfashioned. It certainly was for me…both times. Now, brides and grooms take note, ‘cos there’s a reason for this advice. Many years ago, we found ourselves waiting in a church pew for an old friend to arrive on her dad’s arm, ears straining for the melodious sound of that year’s (1991) blockbuster hit from Bryan Adams ‘Everything I Do, I Do It For You,’ which had spent nearly four months at the top of the charts, and to this day, (correct me if I’m wrong) still holds the record for the longest continuous stay at number
one. So it should have been a cracking choice! Readers will remember it was the theme tune from the movie Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, and a wonderfully romantic ballad filled with emotion, in fact, perfect for setting the scene for the momentous day that lay ahead. You’d think…which is why we would advise all couples to never, ever, make a last-minute decision or
change the playlist. You see, my friend who fell in love with this tune, decided to eschew convention and was thrilled when she asked the elderly organist, a lady in her 70s, if she knew it and could play it. The organist’s answer of “Yes, of course dear, everyone knows it,” sealed the deal. And so you can imagine the embarrassment when instead of tinkling out the
memorable and romantic strains of ‘Everything I do, I do it for you,’ the elderly organist, upon being given her cue by the priest, cranked up her instrument and pounded out “Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Riding Through the Glen, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, With His Band of Men” and so on, from the 1955-60 TV series. Oh the mortification.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the church, from laughing. We still tease my friend over it to this day and sadly, this is all anyone can remember of her wedding. So the moral of the story, folks: approach your tunes with care and precision and do not make last-minute alterations, unless you’re prepared to live with the consequences…and the slagging.
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FACES AND PLACES
See pages 36 – 37
Midsummer’s Day with the Stars returns! Racecourse to welcome ‘King of Country Music’
A section of the crowd at last year’s Midsummer’s Day with the Stars at Roscommon Racecourse. Picture: Andrew Fox
The Midsummer’s Day with the Stars open-air country music festival will take place at Roscommon Racecourse on Sunday, June 25th. Earlier this week, local promoter Joe Finnegan spoke to the Roscommon People and confirmed that the event, hosted by local radio station, Shannonside Northern Sound will once again be stage in Roscommon. “We are just thrilled to be staging the show in Roscommon town again this year and we are so fortunate to have one of the best venues in the country for an event of this kind,” he said. This year marks the fifth staging of the country music extravaganza in Roscommon town and a measure of its success to date is this year’s line-up, which features some of the world’s top country acts. Performers including Nathan Carter, Jimmy
Buckley, Lisa McHugh, Michael English, Patrick Feeney, Jim Devine, Johnny Brady, Lee Matthews, Gerry Guthrie and the “Hit the Diff” man himself, Marty Moane. This year the organisers have confirmed that the ‘King of Country Music’ in Ireland, Big Tom, will also perform on the day as will new music sensation, Jake Carter. Once again this year Roscommon Racecourse will be transformed into a family playground with designated picnic areas and a special kiddies play area. The hospitality suites – including bars and restaurants – at the racetrack will also be open to the public. The site will also offer free camping and parking facilities on the day Admission to the event is by ticket only and tickets can be purchased locally in ETL in Roscommon town, Cahill’s SuperValu, Castlerea, Towey’s, Ballaghaderreen, Golden Discs, Athlone, Mulvey’s of Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle Topaz. Tickets can also be purchased at the Shannonside Northern Sound studios in Longford and Monaghan and on ticketmaster.ie. More details are available on the Shannonside radio website and Facebook page.
Gardening, gnomes, Michael Jackson and much more! Top gardener Diarmuid Gavin’s one-man show comes to Roscommon Award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin spoke to Dan Dooner ahead of his appearance at the Roscommon Arts Centre on Friday, 26th of May with his one-man show: ‘An Evening with Diarmuid Gavin’. Diarmuid will take the audience on a romp through his adventures in the wonderful world of gardening, even revealing some of the secrets of the Chelsea Flower Show in the process! This is a rather original venture for a gardener. How are you feeling ahead of this tour? I’m very, very afraid. It seemed like a good idea at the time! I’ve done a lot of talks and they have gone well, but this is challenging. I’ll be talking about what goes on at the Chelsea Flower Show and I’ll tell the stories. All gardeners have their stories; people who came up with ideas or who perfected their style. I’ve met interesting people and so I’ll also speak about what people have got up to at the shows.
Also the stories of great gardens around Ireland, the gardens that people have made, the stories behind them and what their motivation was. It should be a fascinating but fun evening, there’s an awful lot of humour in it and lot of going behind the mystique of garden creation. It’s not the most daunting work you’ve ever been offered though. Did I read somewhere about you being offered work in Syria by Bashar al-Assad? Yes, we did a garden about four years ago at the Chelsea Flower Show and his consultant came in. He wanted me to work on gardens at the royal palace in Damascus! (Diarmuid refused due to Syria’s dreadful human rights records and the bloody war Assad was waging against his own people.) How will this show work without being staged in a garden? There will be lots of imagery. So I start off telling my story about when I was growing up and the first gardens I saw being created. A few were quite local to me, one in particular which had 150 gnomes in a tiny front yard in Rathfarnham in Dublin and the influences that would have had on me. Then I go on to look at general influences from gardening to
pop art to music to Michael Jackson videos. I tell my story of how I bluffed my way into the Chelsea Flower Show in 1995 and years of rejection before we got to actually do a garden there! You may have bluffed your way in but it’s gone pretty well since then! Yeah, it’s gone okay. I always make it interesting as in it’s never as easy as probably it should be (laughs). I always want to try something new: at the moment we’re building what can only be described as a ‘dancing garden’, a mechanical garden in Dublin at the Dundrum Town Centre. We’re having all sorts of issues with wheels and clogs and machinery, but we always try and make something different. Ahead of next Friday’s show at the Roscommon Arts Centre, what advice would you give to those tending to gardens in Roscommon? The advice is that we have the best country in the world to garden in. We can grow plants that have originated from right the way around the world. They can do whatever they want to do. Don’t copy anybody, just enjoy the creativity of working with plants and working with colour.
Award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin
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Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday 20th May:
J+S Sound Castlecoote Lodge
Telephone: 090 6626225
BAR AND LOUNGE
Saturday 20th May:
Castlecoote, Roscommon
Friday 19th May
IrishTrad Night
Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Michelle Hynes and Padraig Whelan. Picture: Andrew Fox
Max Garcia Conover
starting at 10pm
Phone: 087 6335511
Irish trad session at Castlecoote Lodge on Friday The best of traditional music, song and dance can be enjoyed at Castlecoote Lodge on the third Friday of every month, which happens to fall tomorrow (May 19th). The session begins at 10 pm so come along and join in or simply sit back and enjoy the music. You are sure of a warm welcome in the cosy surroundings of Castlecoote Lodge Bar and Dàil and Seanad Lounge.
Sunday 21st May:
Two Corners Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Donie Ahern and Sabrina Johnston. Picture: Andrew Fox
See ‘WAVES’ at Arts Centre Theatre lovers will not want to miss WAVES, (written and performed by Alice Mary Cooper) when it takes to the Roscommon Arts Centre stage on Wednesday, 24th of May at 8 pm. WAVES tells the story of the unofficial history of the invention of the Butterfly stroke. Combining new writing, highly expressive storytelling, delicate movement and humour, WAVES is the amazing tale of Elizabeth Moncello and how, growing up on Gabo Island (Australia) in the 1930s, she employed sea creatures to teach her how to swim. With the help of fish, penguins and amphibian friends, Liz, the daughter of immigrants, developed ‘the Dolphin,’ known
to the world as the Butterfly. WAVES started as a short story that Alice Mary wrote for a French magazine. The theme for the edition was ‘Islands’ and so she began researching, finally choosing Gabo Island as the setting for her tale and the play grew from there. While the main character in WAVES is fictional, the story is influenced by Alice Mary’s own love of swimming and her interest in creating a work that paid homage to pioneering female swimmers of the early 1900s. This beautiful and engaging piece of theatre is available for booking now on 090-6625824 or on the Roscommon Arts Centre website /http://roscommonartscentre.ie/
* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows- The- Square-Roscommon-Town
BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries
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NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS ALL ROADS LEAD TO GLENAMADDY THIS SUNDAY…
North Galway Vintage & Heritage Show The North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club will host their annual Vintage & Heritage Show this Sunday, 21st of May – and with a bigger venue this year and an exciting line-up, it promises to be the best show yet! This will be the fifth annual show and all the indications are that it will indeed be the best yet! It all happens this Sunday at Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, with the venue opening to the public from 11 am. This super new venue will give the organisers more space, both indoors and outdoors, in which to host exhibitors and of course welcome the general public. This year there will be full indoor catering facilities. Breakfast, lunch and evening meal and beverages will all be avail-
Pictured are exhibitors and sponsors at the recent Vintage Show in Moylough. Picture: John McManus.
able on a comprehensive menu. The great Declan Nerney and his band will be providing live entertainment from 2 pm to 4 pm, so remember to bring along your old dancing shoes! As for the big attractions, well, there will be lots for all the family. This year organisers will be celebrating 100 years of
Ford. There will be prizes for both cars and tractors (pre-1987) on the day. For the younger age group Kiltimagh Pet Farm will be a particular attraction with a large variety of exotic and domestic animals for the kids (and adults) to meet. Children will also be able to take pony rides while Murray’s Funfair
will have a vintage display of amusements on the day. There will also be a display of tractors and machinery from local agents. The organisers wish to thank their main sponsors, Pamlube and Reddilfit. There will be a ‘Working Field’ featuring thrashing of oats in the old style. Watch out too for
turf-cutting (old style), a blacksmith exhibition, basket-making, wood turning display, etc. For more details, call Gerry on 086-4553776 or Danny on 086-8510445 or Mike on 087-4357346l; and/or email northgalwayvintageheritage@gmail. com Follow us on Facebook, see also www.ngvhc.com
Pictured is Danny Glynn with Jim Keavney outside Jim Pete’s Pub holding the original receipt for the purchase of the 1953 Farmall Cub tractor. Picture: John McManus.
Pictured (l-r) are Mike Treacy of Palm Lube (sponsor), PJ Glynn (Club Treasurer), Willie Somers (President), Jim Keavney of Jim Pete’s Pub, Galway County Mayor Michael Connolly, Gerry Walsh (Secretary), Joe Cunniffe (Sound Engineer), Peter Greaney (PRO), Danny Glynn (Chairperson), and Michael Fahy, Reddington Lifts (sponsor). Picture: John McManus.
Pictured are the Glynn family and Jim Keavney with the 1953 Farmall Cub outside Jim Pete’s Pub, Glenamaddy. Picture: John McManus.
North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club
New venue, BIGGER & BETTER Annual Vintage & Heritage Show
Sunday 21st May
Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Co. Galway
z Celebrating 100 years of Ford z Open to all types of vintage & classic vehicles & machinery (pre 1987) z 6NQJHMF ƥDKC z Wood turning display z Indoor & outdoor crafts z Autojumblers z Diecast model show z Children’s play area z Falconry Display z Threshing Display z Sheaf Throwing z Working Blacksmith z Turf cutting old style z Stationary engines with working implements
Celebrating 100 years of Ford
Declan Nerney
on stage a t 2-4pm
Main Sponsors:
Open to the public at 11.00am
For more information contact
Danny 086 8510445 / Gerry 086 4553776 / Mike 087 4357346 Website: www.ngvhc.com
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Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Ann Treacy and Mary Cunningham.
Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Geraldine McDonagh and Audrey Henshaw.
s e c a l P & s e c Fa Roscommon Arts Centre Pics: Andrew Fox
Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Phil Conway and Margret Cunningham.
Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Enna Conry and Bridie Malone. Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Nuala Moylan and Annie Moylan.
Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were John and Patricia Raftery.
Pictured in the Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday night last were Seán and Marcia Fox.
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Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Race Committee, pictured making a presentation to Peter Maloney after Act of Valour won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Med Auction Maiden Race. Picture: Andrew Fox
Neasa, Declan, Aoife and Eimear O’Callaghan, Mary Devine O’Callaghan and Mark McLoughlin, Kilraine O’Callaghan & Co. Solicitors pictured making a presentation to Padraig Browne, Phelim Cunningham and Ralph Kemmis after Bottleofsmoke won the Kilraine O’Callaghan & Co. Solicitors Handicap Race. Picture: Andrew Fox
Presentations at Roscommon Races…
Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Race Committee, pictured making a presentation to Carmel Connaughton, John and Ita Malone after Zamira won the Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Maiden Race. Picture: Andrew Fox
Michael Geoghegan, Kepak pictured making a presentation to Noel Meade after Mr. Showtime won the Kepak INH Flat Race. Also pictured are Ronan Collins and Modwena Geoghegan. Picture: Andrew Fox
Faces & Places The White House, Ballinlough Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Mary Kelly and Catherine Towey.
Pics: Andrew Fox
Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Michelle Hynes, Linda Ward, Cayleigh King.
Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Tom Flanagan, Linda Connaughton, Margaret Regan and Josie Regan.
Pictured in The White House, Ballinlough on Friday night last were Teresa and Michael Heneghan and Una Bannon.
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Classifieds FARMING FOR SALE Large selection of calves for sale, available all year round, at our approved premises. Can be delivered if required. Phone Paddy : 087 4116003 A B AT TO I R S E R VI C E AVA I L A B L E : Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. TEL: Webb’s Butcher’s, 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715.
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We, Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Alan Rogers for planning permission to construct new dwelling house and domestic garage with proprietary treatment system & percolation area and carryout all ancillary site works at Emlagh Td, Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph: Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL
I, Katie Glynn intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct pre-school accommodation including, toilets, outdoor playground, associated site development works and services, connection to existing services on site and including amendments to site boundary and car parking layout/arrangements associated with planning permission previously granted under P&D Ref 13/206 at Antogher Road, Ardnanagh, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd, Architects, Fallon Avenue, Roscommon, Phone: 090 6626974/086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL
We the BOM of Roscommon Community College intend to apply for permission for the construction of the below detailed development at Lisnamult, Co. Roscommon. Construction of a new single storey stand-alone extension including 6 new classrooms, Science Lab and Home Economics room. Extension of existing car park and all associated site works, at Roscommon Community College, Lisnamult, Co. Roscommon Signed: Joseph Mackey, Architect MRIAI Old Church, Church Street, Portloaise, Co. Laois Tel: (057) 8622566 (057) 8621079 info@mcoh.ie www.mcoh.ie The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL
I, Paul Bourke, intend applying to Roscommon County Council for Planning Permission for construction of a domestic garage & fuel store to serve existing dwelling house with all associated site development works at Dangan (Nugent) Td, Kilmore, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Michael Hennessy, Advanced Planning & Design Services, Dorrary, Carrick on Shannon, Co Roscommon. Tel 086 1701549 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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FamilyNotices
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CRUISE Bridget
GARVEY Brian
HANLEY Audrey
MANNION Joe
(20th Anniversary)
Caltraduff, Ballyforan (7th Anniversary)
Fuerty, Co. Roscommon who died on 23rd May 2015 (2nd Anniversary)
Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (10th Anniversary)
In loving memory of Bridget Cruise, Derrycahill, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon, who died on 19th May 1997 R.I.P. Sometimes it seems a lifetime, sometimes it seems a day, but in my heart and in my mind you are never far away
Always remembered by your daughter Rosaleen.
DEMPSEY Conor The Walk, Roscommon May 22nd, 2012 5th Anniversary
DAD A Dad’s love is special, a gift beyond repair, you only know the meaning, when he is no longer there. A special time, a special face, a special Dad, we can’t replace. With an aching heart, we whisper low we miss you Dad and love you so.
Loved and always missed. Love from your sons and daughters and extended family. 7th Anniversary Mass will take place for Brian in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Thursday,18th May at 7.30 pm.
Though we wake to your loss, you dwell in that place of our hearts where no storm or night or pain can reach you. Though your years here were brief, your spirit was alive, awake, completed. Though we cannot see you with our outward eyes, we know our souls gaze is upon your face, smiling back at us in everything. Let us not look for you only in memory, where we grow lonely without you. May you continue to inspire us, to enter each day with a generous heart, to serve the call of courage and love. Until we see your beautiful face again in that land of where there is no separation, where all tears will be wiped from our minds and where we will never lose you again.
Forever missed by Mum, Dad, Laura, Alex, Emma, Derek, Ann Marie, Aaron, Ben, Jack, Hannah and Daniel. Anniversary Mass on Monday, May 22nd at 8am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.
HAMROCK Liam Athleague, Co Roscommon who died on 15th May 1995 (22nd Anniversary)
So many things have happened, since you were called away, so many things to share with you, had you been left to stay, every day in some small way, memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, still missed, loved and always dear. So rest in peace dear loved one and thanks for all you’ve done, we pray that God has given you, the crown you’ve truly won.
Loved and missed by husband Luke and children, Teresa, Kenneth, Kellie, Michelle and Luke. Anniversary Mass to be held in Fuerty Church, Friday, 19th May at 7 pm.
MALONE James (Jimmy) Cloonadra, Ballyleague (6th Anniversary) who died on 20th May 2011
Out of our lives you may be gone, but in our hearts you will always belong.
Sadly missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 26th May at 8.30 pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague.
McDERMOTT Eamon Drumdaff, Roscommon (11th Anniversary occurs on 29th May)
We will never forget your name, and in our hearts you will always remain.
Missed by his wife Geraldine, children Paul, Aidan, Barbara, Sarah and Linda, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw and 13 grandchildren. Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, 21st May at 11 am in Ballyleague Church.
• Birthday Remembrance Always remembered and sadly missed by Patsy and family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday, 27th May in Derrane Church at 7pm.
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REGAN Teresa (nee Gavin)
Who passed away on the 3rd May, 2010 (7th Anniversary)
Killerr, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who died on 17th May 2016 R.I.P.
In loving memory of Joe, who died on 18th May, 2007 You always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care. A loving nature, a heart of gold, those are the memories we will always hold.
Always loved and missed by your wife Ann and all your family. xxx Anniversary Mass on Sunday, 21st May at 11 am in Four Mile House Church.
In loving memory of Ann Trimble, late of Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon It was a sudden parting, too bitter to forget, those who loved you dearly, are the ones who can’t forget.
Sadly missed by family and friends. Ann’s Anniversary Mass will be held in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh on Saturday, 20th May at 8pm.
O’HARA Tom and Ruth (15th and 5th Anniversaries) In loving memory of Tom who passed away on 5th April, 2002 and Ruth who passed away on 20th May, 2012.
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered “come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands to rest God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
Fondly remembered and missed dearly by Teresa’s heartbroken husband Tom, her daughters Pamela, Colette, Evelyn, Ita-Marie and her sons Thomas and John-Paul. ~~~~~~~~~~ With love to a very special Nanny Teresa ... If we could have one lifetime wish a dream that would come true we’d pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday and YOU. In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still in our hearts you hold a place no one else can fill.
Remember me when the flowers bloom, early in the Spring. Remember me on sunny days in the fun that Summer brings. Remember me in the Fall as you walk through the leaves of gold and in the Winter time remember me in all the stories that are told. But most of all remember each day right from the start we will be forever near for we live within your heart.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers, sadly missed M.J., Pauline, Tracey, Amanda, Michael, Emma, Laura, Tommie and greatgrandson Evan. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 20th May at 8 pm in Cloverhill Church.
You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories too ... but we never wanted memories Nanny we only wanted YOU.
Loved, cherished and remembered by your eighteen grandchildren.
REYNOLDS Bridget who passed away on 12th May 2016
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Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements
TRIMBLE Ann (nee Gormley)
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We the nieces, nephews and Reynolds Family wish to thank most sincerely all who supported us during our sad bereavement. We wish to thank the good neighbours for their help and all who attended Bridget’s Removal and Funeral Mass and Burial and those who travelled long distances to be with us. We would like to thank Smyth’s Funeral Directors and all who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. A sincere word of thanks to Fr. Ireneusz Kuz Micki, Fr. Eugene McLoughlin, Fr. Kazimir Wrobil, the choir and gravediggers. A special word of thanks to both staff and nurses of Oakwood Nursing Home who took good care of Bridget in her final hours. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31st May at 8 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.
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THANKSGIVINGS A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER FOUND TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (Make request). O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this my necessity. There are none than can withstand your power. O, show me here herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. This prayer must be published. J.M. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. B.L. A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER FOUND TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (Make request). O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this my necessity. There are none than can withstand your power. O, show me here herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. This prayer must be published. A.K.
PRAYER TO ST. ANNE Glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present affair which I recommend to you under your special protection. Vouchsafe to recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. (Here ask for favor you wish to obtain.) Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with You and Mary and all the saints, praising and blessing Him through all eternity. Amen. Good St. Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request. (Three ti mes). A.K. PRAYER FOR THE INTERCESSION OF ST. PIO OF PIETRELCINA Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for the salvation of souls. With reverence and intense devotion in the celebration of Mass, he invited countless men and women to a greater union with Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Through the intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, I confidently beseech You to grant me the grace of (here state your petition). Amen. Glory be to the Father... (three times). A.K.
PLANNING NOVENA TO ST. CLARE Ask St. Clare for three favours, one for business, two impossible and nine Hail Marys for nine days with lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not. Publish on ninth day. Powerful Novena. Say ‘May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified now and forever, throughout the whole world. Amen’. Your request will be granted no matter how impossible it may seem. Prayer must be published T.W. ST. EXPEDITE. You lay in rest, I come to you and ask that this wish be granted. (Mention your urgent request.) St. Expedite now that I ask of you St. Expedite now what I want of you this very second. Don’t waste another day grant me what I ask for, I know your power, I know you because of your work, I know you can help me. Do this for me and I will spread your name with love and honour so that it will be invoked again and again Expedite this wish with speed, love, honour and goodness, glory to you St Expedite. Feast day 19th April promise to publish when your request is granted also many thanks to St Jude, St Joseph, Baby Jesus and our Blessed Lady and St. Anthony and St. Therese for granting me what I thought was impossible. W.M.C.
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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL.
We are applying on behalf of St. Dominic’s GAA Club for planning permission to construct playing pitches for training, extend existing training pitch and associated site works adjacent to existing grounds at Galey Townland, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Signed: Declan Dolan, DND Design Ltd, Tel: 087 9677456 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Joan Kenny, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct new 6 bay slatted house with creep area, storage shed, associated site works and planning permission for retention of existing cattle crush and pen at Newtown Farragher, Four Mile House, Co Roscommon. Signed: Joan Kenny The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Joseph Tiernan, intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain my dwelling house as constructed and located on site from that granted under planning permission Ref No: PD/15963/84 and PD/15963A/85, also to retain private boat mooring pier and boat storage shed and all associated works at Annagh Td., Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon Signed: Joseph Tiernan The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
FAMILY CIRCLE FAMILY CIRCLE 13/05/17 FIRST PRIZE €50: Frank Lennon c/o K Hoare
SECOND PRIZE €25: Patricia O’Connor c/o K Finan
THIRD PRIZE €20: Oliver Tully c/o VETS Supplies Roscommon
8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Michael Oates c/o Eight Til Late; C Lyons c/o K Collins; Mary Barry c/o Denis O’Shea; K Hoare c/o K Collins; Vincent McManus c/o K Finan; Sr Lena c/o K Collins; Mrs V Kelly c/o K Hoare; Michael Igoe c/o Mary Barry 5 PROMOTERS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: John F Kerrigan; K Hoare; Maureeen Beirne; Pat Kelly; John Igoe
Total Receipts: €293 Total Prizes: €200
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Local politicians meet Jobs Minister on cigar factory Local Oireachtas members met with Jobs Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor last week to discuss the fall-out from the news that the ECMI cigar factory in Ballaghaderreen is to move its operations overseas. Also present were representatives of relevant state agencies and Roscommon County Council as well as representatives from Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce and Ballaghaderreen Town Team. Deputy Eugene Murphy said: “A number of potential issues were discussed including the potential offered by the €5 million Aurivo’s state-of-the-art biomass facility in Ballaghaderreen which is currently only used for a number of months each year…it could act as a powerful source of heat and energy for other potential investors in the town.” Deputy Murphy said he raised the “massive tourism potential for the greater Ballaghaderreen
area” given the close proximity to Knock Airport and “the need to create a strong North/East/ West Roscommon brand.” Senator Maura Hopkins emphasised to Minister Mitchell O’Connor the severe impact that these job losses will have on the employees affected and on the wider community in Ballaghaderreen. According to Senator Hopkins, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor gave her full commitment to supporting Ballaghaderreen and the surrounding region in the aftermath of the ECMI closure. Speaking after the meeting, Senator Hopkins said: “The meeting with Minister Mitchell O’Connor was constructive. We identified the needs of the area and the possible opportunities for development of the region, including in the area of tourism.” It is understood that the Department of Jobs, Enterprise
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Riviera Sun and Mark Walsh, white cap, show them all the way home.
This weekend’s action Racing today is at Powerstown Park in Clonmel with a 5.30 pm start. Tomorrow, racing on the level takes place in the south at Cork at 5.15 pm and in the north there is a national hunt card in The Maze in Downpatrick off at 5.25 pm. On Saturday, there is a flat meeting at Proudstown Park near Navan at 2.25 pm. Sunday’s action on the level is at Naas at 2.05 pm featuring the Group 3 Lacken Stakes over 6f and over the jumps at Limerick away at the earlier time of 1.55 pm.
when leading at the last in the 2015 Mares Hurdle again in Cheltenham. She was last seen winning the Aintree Hurdle last year, 2016, and she reached the pinnacle of her career earlier with victory in the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle. Patrick Mullins rode her in her first 4 wins, 3 bumpers and a maiden hurdle. Jim Bolger trained her to win at Galway and Wexford before Ricci’s acquired the mare. The highs and lows of jump racing came home to inform Cheltenham Gold Cup winning Robbie Power as he took a nasty fall from Woodland Opera in Killarney on Monday fracturing 2 ribs and he is sidelined for at least 2 weeks.
Friday at Kilbeggan Pictured (l-r): Alan Ryan, Ballaghaderreen Chamber of Commerce; Deputy Eugene Murphy; Aine McDermott, Ballaghaderreen Chamber; Senator Maura Hopkins; Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor; Senator Frank Feighan. Missing from photograph is Senator John O’Mahony. ADVERTORIAL
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In the opening maiden hurdle, the Noel Meade trained Art Of Synergy came to challenge Great Khan at the last and went on to win by 1¼l with Sharps Choice back in third 1¾l away. Willie Mullins and Paul Townend were on the mark in the second maiden hurdle as Nessun Dorma returned to action after nearly a year to run out an easy 3¾l and 7½l ahead of Papal Motel and Schmidt. In the handicap hurdle, Mr Picotee also had a successful return to action after 223 days absence. The 8-Y-O was backed from 20/1 morning price to 12/1. Mullins and jockey Townend completed a double as Robin Des Foret finished 1¼l and 3¼l in front of Hidden Charmer and Fly Rory Fly in the novice hurdle. Black Zambezi came god in the Sean Hughes Memorial Mullingar Park Hotel Beginners Chase beating Prince Garyantle and Burndown. Five horses jumped the last together in the feature race, Belvedere House, Gardens & Park Handicap Chase, with Mark Walsh and Riviera Sun getting up by 1l and a head from Smadynium and Rock On Fruity. Champayne Lady in the colours of Rory Connell won the bumper form Emma’s Dilemma and Major Destination. Rory is a son of Barry Connell and the winner is trained by Alan Fleming.
Racing news The Willie Mullins trained super mare Annie Power has been retired. The now 9-Y-O is in foal and has missed the entire of this season. She won 15 of her 17 races, and was 2nd to More Of That in the Stayers Hurdle at Prestbury Park. In her only other race she fell
Point to point view No Saturday racing in the north as the season is over and only one meeting on Sunday Dromahane in Co Cork starting at 2 pm. The meeting at Ballyarthur in Co Kilkenny has been cancelled. The Anglo-Irish Point-to-Point Challenge takes place at Kingston Blount in Oxfordshire tomorrow, Friday, week. The competition takes place over 4 races and the Irish team comprises of Jamie Codd, Derek O’Connor, Barry O’Neill and Noel McParlan representing the men and Lisa O’Neill, Liz Lalor, Maxine O’Sullivan and Galway lady Shauna Larkin. If you fancy going over, the course is 80km from Luton Airport and 50km from Heathrow. Champion Amateur rider Jamie Codd is not giving up his point to point title easily, riding a 4-timer at Bartlemy on Sunday and making it 6 for the weekend having recorded a double at Necarne on Saturday. His second winner, Hitman Fred, was his 1,000th career winner and he is only 6 behind Barry O’Neill.
Competition corner We have a chance for readers to win tickets for Kilbeggan on Saturday, June 4th compliments of Paddy Dunican, course manager. To be in with a chance, can you tell us which horse won the Belvedere House Handicap Chase on the course last Friday? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12 pm on May 31st and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets will have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.
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Ballymoe FC snatch Premier Division title from Castlereaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grasp
There were contrasting scenes at the final whistle in Castlerea and Ballymoe last Sunday as Ballymoe FC clinched their first RDFL Premier Division title at the expense of neighbours Castlerea Celtic. Pictures: Dan Dooner and Andrew Fox
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Murray inspires young hurlers to second win U-17 Celtic Challenge Round 2 ROSCOMMON
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The Roscommon hurlers are set to do battle with Mayo once again as they look to avoid relegation to the Nicky Rackard Cup. Pic: Andrew Fox
Rossies face Mayo in another relegation battle Christy Ring Cup Relegation Play-off Roscommon v Mayo at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday at 5 pm. SEAMUS DUKE
Roscommon hurlers have a chance to salvage something from what has been a very disappointing year when they face old rivals Mayo in a play-off to see who will be relegated down to the Nicky Rackard Cup on Saturday. Roscommon were beaten narrowly by Mayo in a league play-off when they came late to steal a
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win against the Rossies in Castlebar earlier in the year. The outcome of this match will depend largely on the strength of the starting teams that each side is able to muster on the day. Mayo will be without star man Keith Higgins who lines out for the Mayo footballers against Sligo on Sunday and he is a big loss to them. Roscommon did fairly
well against Down in Ballycran but were totally outclassed against London in Dr. Hyde Park a few weeks ago. There is never much between these two teams but with morale low in both counties it’s a toss-up as to who might win it. Roscommon haven’t had much luck this year and hopefully that can change on Saturday. Prediction: Roscommon
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The neutral venue of the GAA Centre of Excellence in Sligo provided a scenic backdrop for this second round Celtic Challenge match. Playing against a strong breeze, Roscommon hit the ground running and scored the first two points. However, the Donegal response was rapid. Going for the jugular at every opportunity, they scored three goals in the first fourteen minutes. Their fourth goal came via a penalty six minutes later in what was a devastating
opening twenty minutes for the northeners. Soon after, Cian Murray responded by splitting the Donegal defence with a searing run before finishing to the net as Roscommon responded. Inspired by this, Oisin Kelly got in on the act to score a quickfire 1-1. Just before halftime Murray’s second goal brought Roscommon back into the game with a halftime score Roscommon 3-4 Donegal 4-5. Roscommon manager, Michael Fallon certainly
Cian Murray receives his Roscommon man of the match award from referee Jack Flynn.
Oisin Kelly in action for Roscommon U-17s against Donegal in the Celtic Challenge Cup Round 2 last week.
earned his corn at halftime as Roscommon took to the field with purpose for the second half. With a superior first touch and work ethic, seven unanswered points were added to their tally and a lead not to be relinquished had been established. James Cunniffe bravely returned to the fray following a first half hand injury and was the catalyst for a Roscommon goal-fest. Orin Walsh scored two goals, Donegal had a penalty well saved by goalkeeper Luke Corbett and Cunniffe registered 1-2 in a frantic finish. Fergal Hoare, Jack Lohan and Matthew Comerford were prominent in
defence, Diarmuid Treacy and Paddy Gannon never stopped working in midfield while up front, Oisin Kelly (1-5), Orin Walsh (23) and James Cunniffe (13) all scored freely. John Why and Andrew Flood also had their moments while the Roscommon man of the match medal most deservedly went to Cian Murray who was a constant threat to the Donegal defence. Roscommon: L.Corbett, F. Hoare, J. Donnelly, J. Killeen, J. Lohan, J.Cunniffe, M. Comerford, D.Treacy, P.Gannon, O. Kelly, A. Flood, O. Walsh, C.Finneran, D.Martin, C.Murray, E.Campbell, D.Conlon, M.Kelly, K. Morris, L.Kilroe, A. Farrell, S. Lynch, J.Why.
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ongratulations to Ballymoe FC on winning the 2017 RDFL Premier Division title! I think it’s fair to say that Liam Lynch and Cormac Clogher will never have to buy a pint in that neck of the woods ever again! It was a fitting end to a wonderful season and great credit must go to all the players, coaches, managers, club and league officials and match officials for making it such a wonderful spectacle. Commiserations to Ballinasloe Town, Castlerea Celtic and Moore United who played some fantastic football throughout and deserved more for their endeavour. There could only be one winner though and how appropriate that it was last season’s nearly men on their new pitch!
Thursday, May 18th Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final Ballinasloe Town v
Castlerea Celtic (8.30 pm) Castlerea were arguably the better side when these two met last weekend. They looked more dangerous going forward and created the better chances. Ballinasloe Town have a dogged edge to them however, and were missing several regulars in Castlerea. This will be another fiercely contested game but from what I saw last Sunday there is more potential for improvement in The Hoops, although as the Ballinasloe backroom pointed out at the final whistle, I got last week’s prediction wrong! Prediction: Castlerea Celtic
way up rather than the team coming off the back of a disappointing season. Therefore, I’m going to go with Lough Harps who have had a wonderful couple of years. Prediction: Lough Harps
Friday, May 19th
Premier Division Cup Semi-Finals Ballaghaderreen FC v Castlerea Celtic/Ballinasloe Town (12 pm) The Castlerea Ballinasloe Quarter-Final is so difficult to call but I’ll keep digging a bigger hole
Premier/First Division Promotion/Relegation Play-off At Lecarrow: Skyvalley Rovers v Lough Harps (8 pm) I believe the momentum is with the team on the
Saturday, May 20th RDFL First Division Cup Final At Lecarrow: Dysart FC v Cloonfad United (7 pm) Very little separated these two sides when they met in the league this season but champions Dysart have had the upper hand. Cloonfad will be out for revenge but I’m backing the Dysart double. Prediction: Dysart FC
Sunday, May 21st
for myself (as I’ve been known to do!) and predict another Castlerea Celtic v Ballymoe final! Prediction: Castlerea Celtic Moore United v Ballymoe FC (12 pm) Watch how Moore United progress to the final to meet Ballaghaderreen! No point in going this far and not going further I
suppose… Prediction: Ballymoe FC Killeen Sportsground Division 2 Ballinagare FC v Cloonfad United B Ah, a nice easy one to finish off with…there is nothing between them and I’ve probably caused myself enough trouble for one week! Prediction: Draw
Soccer Results The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC 1 Moore United 0 (Ballymoe FC are champions) Castlerea Celtic 1 Ballinasloe Town 2 Shiven Rovers W/O Brazukas Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final Ballymoe FC 5 St. John’s Athletic 0 Second Division Cup Quarter-Final Roscommon United 0 Cam Celtic 2 Second Division Cup Semi-Final Strokestown United 2 Cloonfad United B 1
Fixtures Saturday, May 20th Umbro Masters League (7 pm) Ballinasloe Town v CB Trotters Shiven Rovers v Skyvalley Rovers Dunmore Town v Glen Celtic
Pictured is Tom Cunningham making a presentation to Martin Conboy on behalf of the Roscommon & District Football League Community Employment Scheme in appreciation of his Martin’s 20 years of service. Martin has developed the scheme over the last 20 years which now provides soccer coaching to over 80 schools in Roscommon. The scheme also provides staff to Roscommon & District Football League headquarters, Lisnamult Community Scheme, Citizen’s Information, The Melting Pot and Vita House. The Roscommon & District Football League would like to thank Martin for his years of service and wish him and his family the best of luck, health and happiness on his retirement.
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Locals ‘pitch in’ to help Creggs Rugby SPORTS FEATURE Dan Dooner
Denis Buckley, Aidan Farrell and Ger Dowd pictured at Creggs Rugby Club.
Site foreman and founding member of Creggs Rugby Club, Kieran Brandon, with project supervisor, Kevin Kilmurray, at Creggs Rugby Club recently.
Denis Buckley pictured at Creggs Rugby Club.
Creggs Rugby Club has always been a hive of activity, particularly at weekends when numerous teams of all ages are out scrumming and rucking on the hallowed turf of The Green. Recently however, men with diggers and dumpers are volunteering their time as they transform a recently acquired eightacre site into a top class rugby facility featuring three new pitches. Creggs chairperson, Kieran Dowd, says the development is vital for the future of local rugby. “We figured we needed three pitches because basically what you’re looking at here is the home of Creggs Rugby, which has probably in excess of twelve full teams or eighteen teams if you count ‘Mini Rugby’. It’s the home for schools rugby in Roscommon – CBS and the Community College and St. Mary’s in Ballygar. All those teams use this as their home venue so when you factor in the amount of training and games we needed these facilities,” he said. The work on the three new pitches is a community project with volunteers constantly calling the club offering their services. Kieran says the club appreciates all the support from the local community and sees this project as an opportunity to give back. “One of the most significant things we’re putting in – it’s an eight-acre site altogether – we’re putting a walk around the whole lot of it. There’s
a local community walk group and they’re interested in coming in and leasing that off us and we’re excited about that because we really want to give something back to the community. We want it to be a community project, not just a Creggs Rugby project.” Kieran said the fact that the work is being completed by a dedicated team of volunteers provides immense satisfaction. As he surveyed the work being carried out in front of us, he said: “One of the great things about the development so far is the amount of volunteerism. People have rung up. That guy driving that dumper there, he saw it on Facebook, former player, he rang up and asked if he could come down. He’s between jobs at the moment, asked could he come down and give a few hours’ volunteering. Those lads are all volunteering on those dumpers which are out on hire. That’s been the most pleasing aspect of it.” Site foreman, Kieran Brandon, who was one of the founding members of Creggs Rugby back in 1974, said that while it was a challenge, the rewards were worth it. “People say I’m in charge but the man who’s really in charge is the man driving the digger. I have to have ten drivers every day to drive for him and you wouldn’t want to miss a beat! It’s good for the spirit anyway, we’ve a load of lads – old and young – it’s great,” he said. New pitches don’t come cheap and chairperson Dowd said that while the club lotto will provide funding, it is hoped that members of the Creggs Rugby community see the value in getting behind the project. “As you can imagine, this is going to go into a significant amount of money, you’re probably talking half a million. It’s been funded principally through our own club lotto and we hope to increase the numbers in that. “We also hope that when people see
the work going on and they see that their kids are playing here or they’re in school in Roscommon or in Ballygar or their grandchild is playing here, that they might invest in the lotto for a few years,” he said. Creggs Rugby has many supporters and Kieran said that they’ve also been quick to lend a hand. “We have great sponsors, we’ve great friends in the community. We’re getting interest-free loans from individuals and sponsors and we are getting great support from the IRFU – we’re getting an €80,000 loan off them at 1%. That’s worth an awful lot to us. There’s also about €100,000 in volunteer hours over the course of the project,” he said. Kieran paid tribute to the very generous sponsors of Creggs Rugby as well as those who have helped to develop the club over the years. “I’d like to thank the sponsors, particularly Ward & Burke and Murray’s, they’ve been very supportive of us over the years and continue to be that way. “The amount of people involved in this project has been phenomenal and goes back as far as the negotiations on acquiring the land. Even the clubhouse…lads came in and re-plastered the whole thing and refused to take any payment for it. That set the tone,” he said. The work on the three new pitches in Creggs is ahead of schedule due to the recent good weather and the hard work of those willing to give their time. It is hoped that the new facility will offer players from all over Roscommon and East Galway a place to hone their skills throughout the year. Creggs Rugby has got a push on thanks to the hard work of volunteers, and with the continued support of the local community, the village is set to become a rugby Mecca for those wishing to try their hand at the oval ball.
Build it and they will scrum… An aerial view of the work currently being carried out at Creggs Rugby Club.
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Ballymoe Castlerea ‘Lynched’ in the home straight
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Not since the Nou Camp in 1999 have two corners caused such devastation and ecstasy as they did in Castlerea and Ballymoe last Sunday. With 83 minutes on referee Eugene Deering’s watch, the unflappable Liam Lynch produced his first meaningful touch in the Castlerea penalty area. He then curled the ball delicately past Evan Curran before clenching a fist in the direction of the Celtic fans at the opposite end of the ground. A goal which provided a sliver of silver light for Ballinasloe but threatened to blind those looking on in Ballymoe. Three minutes later and Castlerea once again failed to clear their lines and the ball fell at the feet of the new Ballymoe cult hero, Lynch. Other less cultured right boots might have put the ball in the field beyond but the Ballinasloe forward, rather than pushing his luck, clipped it towards
the back post where Cormac Clogher slid in to rip the script to shreds and spark celebrations nine kilometres away. The final day of the Roscommon & District League wasn’t supposed to end like this. Castlerea players and supporters arrived for their game against Ballinasloe in expectation while their neighbours in Ballymoe hadn’t even put the decorations up to welcome Moore United expecting another day of being the nearly men. With 82 minutes on the clock in Castlerea and about six less in Ballymoe, the trophy was going nowhere. Both hosts had one goal leads, Ballymoe through a 28th minute strike from Maurice Connaughton and Castlerea through Ronan Curran on 56. Five minutes later and it had all changed completely as Ballymoe claimed their first ever Premier Division title thanks to Ballinasloe’s persistence and Liam
Lynch’s right foot. Joint manager, Kevin Earley, admitted his side had all but written off the league title when news of Ronan Curran’s strike filtered through. “When Castlerea were leading we thought it was over. We thought the fact that they had a one goal lead and were going for the league title that they’d be unstoppable,” he said. There were informers among the Castlerea faithful, however, and news of Ballinasloe’s late revival wasn’t long travelling down the N60. Kevin explains: “Seán’s father was at the game in Castlerea and I had a friend texting too. We heard they had equalised and thought ‘great we’re going to have a play-off’. A minute later and Ballinasloe took the lead and we were celebrating.” Ballymoe weren’t home and hosed yet, however, they were still holding onto their lead against a talented Moore United outfit.
28 mins Maurice nets!
Ballinasloe Town’s Mark Duffy challenges Castlerea Celtic’s David Fitzpatrick. Pic: Dan Dooner
Ballymoe goalscorer Maurice Connaughton takes on Moore United’s Darragh Concannon. Picture: Andrew Fox
56 mins - Celtic strike!
Ronan Curran celebrates with the Castlerea Celtic fans after grabbing his side’s opener following a mix-up in the Ballinasloe Town defence. Pics: Dan Dooner
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Champs! Kevin said “We just wanted the ref’s whistle at that stage. It was the longest six minutes I’ve ever experienced.” Kevin’s co-manager, Seán Collins, could scarcely believe his own father last Sunday. “My father rang me (from Castlerea) and he told me Ballinasloe had equalised. He couldn’t believe he was watching it and I couldn’t believe it either,” he said. As for the league campaign, Collins described it as a “funny kind of league” and highlighted the fact that Ballymoe had almost doubled their points total from 2016. “We got so used to playing away from home. Last year we had 26 points and this year we have 46, that’s a great achievement,” he said before setting his sights on even more silverware: “It was a good celebration but it has to end sometime because there are plenty of big games on the horizon. It was a great day for the community too; a
lot of people have worked hard for the club. It’s now onwards and upwards,” he said. Ballymoe’s hard work off the field came to fruition last Sunday as the Premier Division trophy arrived at their new facilities via their near neighbours in Castlerea. It was the most dramatic of finales and offered irrefutable evidence that the bar has been raised in Roscommon in recent seasons. Castlerea
Celtic and Ballinasloe Town have played their part in that along with champions Ballymoe and a determined Moore United side. As Sean Collins said: It’s now onwards and upwards. The season is not over yet. There are more quality games to come for each of the top four while Ballinasloe Town will represent the league in the Connacht Cup Final later this month.
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Champions!
Ours at last! Ballymoe FC celebrate with the league trophy. Pic: Andrew Fox
(Above) Ballymoe FC players celebrate at the final whistle as they claim their first Premier Division title. Pic: Andrew Fox
RDFL Premier Division: The top four final standings
(Left) It was a different story in Castlerea…Pic: Dan Dooner
1. 2. 3. 4.
Team Ballymoe FC (C) Ballinasloe Town Castlerea Celtic Moore United
Pl 18 18 18 18
W 15 14 15 13
D 1 3 0 1
L 2 1 3 4
F 53 62 58 58
A 20 10 19 19
Pts 46 45 45 40
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Roscommon People Friday 19 May 2017
SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER
@dan_dooner
Ballymoe are champions after day of drama! THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner I had planned on writing something about the farcical GAA fixtures list this week but that was before Ballymoe, Moore United, Castlerea Celtic and Ballinasloe Town reminded me why I love soccer. I had predicted another Castlerea Celtic title win and for all of 83 minutes it had looked like I would be proven right. Ballinasloe Town had other ideas however, and two goals in three minutes sent the RDFL Premier Division trophy down the N60 to Ballymoe. While I was delighted for
Ballymoe, I couldn’t help but feel for Castlerea. They had been the better side on Sunday and were left to rue missed opportunities and two lapses in concentration in defence. It was a terrific game of football, sorry soccer, and a pleasure to watch. Ballinasloe Town fought gamely while Castlerea were neat and tidy in midfield but hurried in attack. I enjoyed watching players like David Nee, Mark Duffy, David Fitzpatrick, Ja Geraghty and others. In truth, there was talent all over the pitch and it’s easy to see why both clubs have enjoyed recent success. Both sides are packed with proper footballers who receive the right messages
from the sideline. But the day belonged to Ballymoe. Maurice Connaughton hit a point for St. Croan’s as they were swept aside by Clann last Saturday, little did he know that he would be scoring the biggest goal in Ballymoe’s recent history no more than 24 hours later. The people of Ballymoe and surrounding areas have worked hard to develop soccer in the area and their new facilities are testament to this work. They may end the season with even more silverware over the next few weeks but I reckon Moore United, Castlerea Celtic and Ballinasloe Town may yet have something to say about that!
Sporting week on Tweet Street
Champions! Robbie Keenan, Gerard Connaughton, James Connaughton and Maurice Connaughton pictured after the final whistle in Ballymoe last Sunday. Picture: Andrew Fox
People’s Champions of the Week
Delaney to open clubhouse in Ballinasloe FAI CEO John Delaney will be at Ballinasloe Town on Saturday (May 20th) to officially open the new clubhouse at the Curragh grounds at 3 pm. There will also be an academy blitz as the end of season party for the young players (U-6 to U-9) will be taking place on the same day. The club is asking players to meet at 2.15 pm. Everyone is welcome and the club will be serving refreshments on the day too. There will be coverage of the opening in next week’s People Sport. Best wishes to Ballinasloe Town for what promises to be a great day for the club.
Colin Millar @Millar_Colin Daley Blind up against Justin Kluivert in Europa League final. 22 years to the day since both their dads played in Ajax’s last Euro final. (Interesting but untrue. Ajax, led by the great Danny Blind, beat AC Milan in ’95 but lost to Juventus in 1996. Ah! Those were the days.)
rob&dave kearney @ boringkearney Jamie got excited about the group for the WC, I said Jamie, let’s not get carried away a lot can happen in 2 years, Jamie said good call Rob (Ireland’s group for the next Rugby World Cup has gone down well.)
Paddy Power @paddypower Remember, if Chelsea win tonight, they will win the Premier League. If they don’t, they’ll win it anyway as Spurs are allergic to trophies. (Chelsea won the league.)
In the sporting diary ....
GAA social outing to Croker Ballymoe FC are top dogs in the Roscommon & District League following a dramatic final day last Sunday. Kathleen Hegarty, Ballymoe FC Secretary, Tom Shaughnessy, Ballymoe FC Chairman and Assumpta Keane pictured after Ballymoe FC defeated Moore United to claim the league title. Picture: Andrew Fox
The social initiative of the GAA is hosting its annual outing on Saturday, June 17th to Croke Park and the Guinness Brewery. The cost is €50 which includes dinner and tea and scones. The coach leaves at 7.30 am on the Saturday. Contact Sean Mannion for more information on 086-8388756.
The sporting brief Golf
Loftus holds her nerve! We start our weekly golf round-up in Carrick where the Miner Cup team defeated Tuam to progress to the next round of the Connacht Inter-Club Championship. Kathleen Loftus was the hero this week, showing great stamina and holding her nerve to win her match on the 21st hole. Carrick will face either Castlebar or Westport in the next round. Our next stop is Athlone where Kathleen McDonnell’s nett score or 44 points was just enough to see off Kathleen Shaw in the recent ladies’ competition. Patrick Flynn, meanwhile, claimed the Wednesday Open with an impressive score of 42 points while Niall Carroll took second
spot with 41. To Castlerea, where Padraig Casey took the honours in last week’s men’s competition. Casey’s 43 points good enough to see off the challenge of Tony Reilly in second place. The ladies’ competition was won by Breege Cullen with 41 points while Aine Mhic Suibhne was in second on 39 points and Patricia Callaghan was third with 38. Finally to Roscommon where Frances Penny, Yvonne Waldron Helen Sweeney battled for the ladies’ competition last week. Penny came out on top with 39 points to Waldron’s and Sweeney’s 38. Alan Craven was victorious in the men’s 1942 Captain’s Cup with Noel Penny in second and Jim Grogan in third. The winning team in the final of the men’s Spring Team Challenge featured
Dan O’Brien, Michael Dolan and Michael Healy. Meanwhile, Tommie Farrell won the recent senior’s competition with 38 points and Annie Timothy and Willie Doyle won their respective 9-hole qualifying competitions and will now represent Roscommon Golf Club in the next round of the R&A Championship.
Camogie
Rossies for Connacht! Caroline Connaughton, Susan Spillane, Rachel Dolan, Eimear McNally, Julie Healy, Shauna Fallon, Lorraine Kenny, Fiona Connell, Micheala Fallon, Joanne Beattie and Kate Doyle were selected for the Connacht Interprovincial junior camogie team. Connacht will play Leinster this Sunday (21st) at 12.15 pm in
Abbotstown, with the winners of that match contesting the final later that day. Best of luck girls!
Soccer
Charity match! A selection of Lough Harps legends will take on Forth & Endrick Old Crocks from Scotland in a charity match on Saturday (20th) at 12.30 pm. The match is in aid of the Ballinlough Granlahan Defibrillator Group and there will be a bucket collection on the day. It is hoped that the event will raise much needed funds for the service and upkeep of defibrillator units situated throughout the community. So head along and welcome the Scots to Ballinlough and marvel at some former Lough Harps heroes!
Gabrielle Madsen and Renee Dolan were part of the Carrick-on-Shannon Miner Cup team which defeated Tuam in the Connacht Inter-Club Championship recently. Team members not pictured are Kathleen Loftus, Dolores Mulvey and Mary Molloy.
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@SeamusDuke
Seamus Duke ON SPORT
The Club Championships so far… So the first two weekends of the SFC and IFC are over and it has been a very interesting opening fortnight. As we go into the midsummer break there are some teams who are top of the class, some who are doing Ok and some who have much work to do. SFC Top of the class: Western Gaels have been the most impressive team so far scoring 3-35 in two outings. A long way to go yet but if they can keep all their key players fit, they will definitely be a factor. Roscommon Gaels come next after two impressive wins against St. Faithleach’s and Boyle which almost certainly put them in the quarter-finals at least. There are bigger tests to come but so far so good for Liam McNeill’s men. St. Brigid’s are also close to the top of the class but they almost came a cropper against St. Faithleach’s last Sunday. It’s two wins from two games for the champions at the same time. We also have to mention Strokestown in Group B who have been faultless so far and have put up two big totals but there are much bigger tests on the way. Elphin have also recorded two good wins and last Sunday they scored six goals against Castlerea. They are now safe from any relegation threat and they can now look a quarter-final place when the championship resumes. Clann na nGael also started with six goals and surely they will be a major factor before this year is over. Must do better: St. Faithleach’s will have taken heart from their display in Kiltoom last Sunday and can still make the quarter-finals on the basis of that display. Boyle will want to have the Smith brothers and Seanie Purcell available for the rest of their campaign if they want to progress after losing their first two games. Probably most disappointing in Group
A have been Pádraig Pearses who have lost both outings so far and will need to pick it up when the championship resumes. St. Croan’s have also lost in the opening two matches and still have Clann na nGael and Strokestown to meet so it could be a bit of a struggle for them. Castlerea are also in bother after two losses but they did play well in attack against Elphin which will give them some hope. Kilmore will also battle to the end and they have a game in hand.
IFC Top of the class: Michael Glavey’s come out top in Group A after two very good wins and they are set for the quarter-finals at least. Hot on their heels are Fuerty with two excellent wins too. Honourable mention also to St. Aidan’s who are rapidly improving and they scored a great win against Éire Óg last weekend. Creggs are going great guns in Group B. I saw them last Sunday and they were very impressive against Shannon Gaels. Having won one game each, Shannon Gaels, Oran and St. Dominic’s are not out of it at all and there is much to play for. Must do Better: Éire Óg have gone down badly in the two games so far while it is a surprise to see Tulsk losing two games out of two. I still wouldn’t rule them out of a play-off spot yet though. Kilbride will need a couple of wins on the resumption, as will St. Michael’s and St. Barry’s. Overall: It is a terrible pity
that the championship shuts down now for almost three months. Before anyone on the fixtures committee gets on to me, I know that there is almost nothing that can be done about it but it is very hard for team managers to keep teams going during the summer when there is no championship football. It was also a big blow to hear that Ultan Harney is likely to be out injured for a few months with a back complaint. He will be a huge loss to both club and county. I also want to wish Thomas Corcoran the best in his recovery after a collarbone injury on Sunday in the game between Strokestown and Kilmore. We can ill afford to be without these players as the championship looms.
Graham Pettit moves possession forward for Clann na nGael during the championship opener against St. Croan’s last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox
Championship Watch
game of the weekend Cork v Tipperary Munster SHC Quarter-Final on Sunday in Thurles at 4 pm. It’s hard to believe we are around to the championship again. The performance of Galway in the league final will give Cork belief as they take on the All-Ireland champions. It might be close for a long time, but Tipp should win it with a bit to spare in the end. Odds: Tipperary 3/10 Cork 3/1 Draw 10/1 Prediction: Tipperary. Ulster SFC preliminary round Monaghan v Fermanagh on Saturday in Clones at 7 pm. Monaghan had a very satisfactory Division One campaign and at home they
should prove far too good for a game but limited Fermanagh side. Odds: Monaghan 1/6 Fermanagh 9/2 Draw 12/1. Prediction: Monaghan. Connacht SFC Quarter-Final Mayo v Sligo on Sunday in Castlebar at 2 pm It’s unfair that Sligo have to play so soon after coming back from New York but regardless of the length of the break there is only one likely result here. Odds: Mayo 1/14 Sligo 8/1 Draw 10/1. Prediction: Mayo. Leinster SFC Round 1 Louth v Wicklow on Sunday in Parnell Park at 3 pm. Louth have and an excellent league and they should be able to account for a Wicklow side who are struggling. Odds: Louth 1/6 Wicklow 9/2 Draw 12/1. Prediction: Louth. Leinster SFC Round 1 Laois v Longford on Sunday in Portlaoise at 3 pm. This will be the closest football game of
the day. Laois will be the slight favourites to win but I have a feeling that Longford can surprise them. Odds: Laois 8/13 Longford 13/8 Draw 15/2. Prediction: Longford. Leinster SFC Round 1 Carlow v Wexford on Sunday in Carlow at 3 pm The winners have the dubious honour of facing Dublin. Wexford are going well under Banty McEneaney and should win comfortably. Odds: Carlow 2/1 Wexford 1/2 Draw 12/1 Prediction: Wexford. Ulster SFC Quarter-Final Donegal v Antrim on Sunday in Ballybofey at 4 pm Donegal look very strong and they had a super league campaign. They have not been beaten at this venue in 7 years. That record won’t go on Sunday. Odds: Donegal 1/14 Antrim 9/1 Draw 16/1. Prediction: Donegal.
Chelsea are worthy champions The Premier League final day is this Sunday but most of the issues have already been settled. The best team over nine months always wins the title and Chelsea have been sensational this year. Spurs have been by far the second best team with the rest trailing far behind. It looks like Man City and Liverpool will
get the other two Champions League places but they have been very inconsistent. It has been a very bad league for Manchester United and the constant whinging from José Mourinho has become tiresome and boring. One sad outcome of the season was the relegation to the third tier of Blackburn Rovers. It
doesn’t seem that long ago that Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton along with manager Kenny Dalglish were leading them to the Premier League title. The fate suffered by clubs like Leeds United, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and many others in the past shows that to get back to the top is a very difficult thing to do.
Chelsea celebrated winning the English Premier League title last week.
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The boys of summer return…
Galway will be looking to defend their crown from all comers this summer. Pic: INPHO/Tommy Dickson
Galway set for Connacht title defence SEAMUS DUKE
Galway Manager: Kevin Walsh (3rd year) Last title: 2016 – 46 titles in all. 2017 League: Finished 1st in Division Two and won the title, beating Kildare in the final. Key players: Paul Conroy, Damien Comer. First game: Mayo or Sligo in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, June 11th.
Prospects: Galway are looking very good and improving with every outing. They have been boosted by the return to the panel of Michael Meehan and Sean Armstrong and the performances of their U-21 team. If they can get their best team out on the field for a possible semi-final clash with Mayo they could retain their title. They have excellent attackers with plenty of talented young players on the way. Their view: “We are probably not under as much pressure as we were (to win the title) as last year but then again, the expectation has gone up. The Connacht title is a big one for us and it would be lovely to retain it but things can go against you. You can have a bad day out like we did (against Tipperary) last year.” – Kevin Walsh, Galway manager. Prediction: This Galway team are on the way up and the possible clash with Mayo in Salthill promises to be huge. Attacking talent is hard to unearth but Galway have some outstanding forwards. Connacht champions for me.
Mayo Manager: Stephen Rochford (2nd year) Last title: 2015 – 46 titles in all. 2017 League: Finished 5th in Division One (won 4 lost 3) First game: Sligo in MacHale Park on Sunday, May 21st.
Key players: Lee Keegan, Cillian O’Connor.
Prospects: This will be the 7th year that a lot of the Mayo players will have been at the very top. They are still one of the top teams in the country. They should have few problems against Sligo but Galway in Salthill will be a different prospect altogether. That could be one of the best games of the summer and it will be a huge test. Regardless of the result, Mayo will be playing football in August. Their view: “We are happy with our preparations. We finished the league campaign with two excellent wins when we needed them. The lads have been with their clubs for the past month and that has been good for them. The spirit is really good and we are really looking forward to the Sligo game. When the weather gets better and we start training for the championship the excitement rises. There is no chat in our group about any possible game with Galway. Sligo have a very strong forward line and I am expecting a huge challenge from them.” – Stephen Rochford, Mayo manager. Prediction: Mayo are still up there at the very top but having beaten Sligo they could run into trouble against an emerging and impressive Galway in Salthill. I still expect them to get to the All-Ireland quarter-finals following a Connacht semi-final defeat at the hands of Galway.
Roscommon Manager: Kevin McStay (2nd year – 1st as sole manager) Last title: 2010 – 21 titles in all. 2017 League: Finished 8th in Division One (Lost 7 Won 1) Key players: Ciaráin Murtagh, Enda Smith. First game: London or Leitrim at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday, June 18th.
Prospects: The league campaign was a disappointment and the fact that a number of players have opted not to play in 2017 is also a blow to the team. The long break after the league will be a boost and the draw is a big help to them too. They will be able to beat Leitrim or London but may find Mayo or Galway too strong. Their view: “The break is vital for us this year. We have three challenge games lined up for the next few weeks and some hard training. We are targeting the Leitrim or London game for a win. On the other side of the draw, with all respect to Sligo, it looks like Mayo and Galway. But even if Mayo are beaten they will still be there in August. If we get to the Connacht final with all our players fit we will be very competitive.” – Roscommon selector and coach, Liam McHale. Prediction: They should be able to account for Leitrim or London and will be underdogs in the Connacht final which will suit them. However, winning the Connacht title looks a bridge too far. Losing Connacht finalists.
Sligo Team manager: Neil Carew (4th year) Last title: 2007 – 3 titles in all. 2017 League: Finished 4th in Division Three (Lost 3 Won 3 Drew 1) Key players: Niall Murphy, Neil Ewing. First game: Beat New York 1-21 to 1-13 and play Mayo on Sunday, May 21st in MacHale Park.
Prospects: Having come through a severe test in The Big Apple there is not much consolation for Sligo as they have to travel to Castlebar next Sunday. It is vital for them to have a full team out on Sunday to have any chance. Would be looking at a run in the qualifiers to be honest. Their view: “We were delighted to
win in New York. We are looking forward to the challenge of playing Mayo who are a top three team but we want to test ourselves against the best and that’s what will happen on Sunday. We feel if we play to the best of our ability we have a chance of taking a big scalp. If the injuries clear up we have a great chance and even though we are underdogs, it is a game we are looking forward to.” – Sligo player Kevin McDonnell. Prediction: Despite a good win in New York it is most likely that Sligo will have to rely on the qualifier route to make any progress this year. Losing quarter-finalists to Mayo next Sunday.
Leitrim Manager: Benny Guckian (1st year) Last title: 1994 – 2 titles in all. 2017 League: Finished 5th in Division Four (won 4 lost 3) Key players: Emlyn Mulligan, Donal Wrynn. First game: London In Ruislip on Sunday, May 28th.
Prospects: With a new management team on board including John O’Mahony, Leitrim’s league performances were a disappointment but their sole focus will be to beat London in what looks a difficult game. The carrot of a semi-final appearance against old rivals Roscommon is a huge one. Their view: “We would never take London for granted and above all years this year we certainly aren’t. We struggled at times against them when we met in the league. It is the first championship game in Ruislip since it was refurbished and they will be keen to win it. We have to focus on our own performance and not get caught up in the carnival atmosphere that surrounds this game. We are not looking ahead
to a Connnacht semi-final at all. If we beat London then we can chat about a semi-final.” – Benny Guckian, Leitrim manager Prediction: Might just scrape a win against London in what looks like a very difficult game. However, semifinal losers to Roscommon at Dr. Hyde Park looks to be their fate.
London Team manager: Ciaran Deeley (2nd year) Last title: None 2017 League: Finished 8th in Division Four (Lost 7 Won 1) Key players: Liam Gavagan, Mark Gottsche. First game: Leitrim on Sunday, May 28th in Ruislip.
Prospects: London had a poor league campaign but they have been boosted by the addition of Owen Mulligan and Kevin O’Brien to their backroom team in recent months. The fact that Ruislip will re-open for the game against Leitrim will be a huge incentive for them but it is hard to see them progressing. Their view: “We had a mixed league campaign but we competed well. We are looking for a big performance against Leitrim and if we are there with a chance in the last few minutes we can win it. It’s the first game in the refurbished Ruislip and it would be nice to win it. It’s great to have someone like Owen Mulligan involved. It’s unlikely he will play but he is a positive influence on the younger lads which is great for us.” – Ciaran Deeley, London manager. Prediction: With the magnificent new £5 million development opening in Ruislip, London would love to win against Leitrim and while it might be a close game, it’s hard to see them win. First round loss in prospect here.
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GAA REPLAY Champs prevail after high drama
dependent on Derek Connellan, who – incredibly – was his side’s only scorer on the day.
There was incredible drama in the final five minutes in the SFC Group A game at Kiltoom as Darragh Donnelly scored a controversial goal in the 4th minute of injury-time to seal a win for champions St. Brigid’s after a thrilling game (St. Brigid’s 4-8 St. Faithleach’s 2-11). Diarmuid Murtagh had levelled the game with a fantastic strike in the final minute of normal time. Senan Kilbride scored 1-3 for the champions who also had goals from Mark Daly and a Davy Cunniffe penalty. Darragh Hussey was also on target with a fine goal for luckless St. Faithleach’s.
Glavey’s maintain impressive start
Strokestown on song but Corcoran injury a worry Strokestown’s impressive start to the SFC continued at Kilglass on Sunday when they had eleven points to spare against Kilmore. However a serious looking collarbone injury sustained by Thomas Corcoran took some of the gloss off the victory. Goals from Colin Compton and Paddy Brogan helped Strokestown to a 2-8 to 0-5 half-time lead. Kilmore battled away but were massively
The great start made by Michael Glavey’s to the IFC continued with an excellent eight-point win against Tulsk at Castlerea. Glavey’s pulled away in the second half with goals from Stephen Comer and Gary Patterson. Tulsk now have nothing to show for their first two championship outings while Glavey’s have been very impressive.
Gately stars for Creggs Creggs showed a clean pair of heels to Shannon Gaels at Enfield to record their second win in the IFC. The Gaels were in it at half-time when they trailed by only three points, 1-6 to 1-3. Enda Conneran blasted to the Gaels’ net after only a minute but Matthew McDermott scored a fine goal for Shannon Gaels. The second half belonged to Creggs and Noel Gately put on a exhibition, scoring 1-7 from play.
Controversy in Rockfield In the IFC, Fuerty won a tense local
Last weekend’s action reviewed derby at Rockfield, beating Oran by 0-10 to 0-7. The big talking point was a number of incidents in the 52nd minute after which Joe Fallon of Fuerty and Oran’s Kieran Whyte and Paul Kenny were shown straight red cards by referee Vivian Hardiman. The sides were level at that stage but Fuerty used their numerical advantage well to pull clear at the finish. Meanwhile, St. Aidan’s’ recent improvement continued when they had three points to spare against Éire Óg in Castlerea. Johnny Coyne led from the front at full-forward, scoring 0-5. Nigel Kelly scored the only goal of the game in the first half.
Conor quick on draw Two draws to report on in the IFC: St. Dominic’s and Kilbride ended honours even in Knockcroghery. Mark Feeney’s goal in the first half helped Kilbride to a 1-7 to 0-7 half-time lead but Dominic’s were impressive in the second half and it was fitting that their best player, Conor Fallon, landed the equaliser in the final minute. Niall Conlon’s dramatic goal in injury-time ensured that St. Michael’s salvaged a draw against St. Barry’s at Kilglass. St. Michael’s led by 0-4 to 0-2 at half-time. When Trevor Murtagh scored a goal with eight minutes left it looked good for St. Barry’s – but Conlon’s late intervention saved the day for St. Michael’s.
BREAKING BALL
Roscommon People’s ‘Performance of Week’ Western Gaels were in devastating form against Pádraig Pearses at Pairc an Phiarsaigh, winning by a comfortable eight-point margin. Honourable mention too for Clann na nGael and Elphin, both of whom scored six goals!
Roscommon People SFC Team of the Weekend 1
Championship musings
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Castlerea • Elphin’s six goals againstgg brothers came from the three Cree. That must be Gerry, Fintan and Franki some sort of record! gloom for the • It wasn’t all doom and the weekend St. Croan’s contingent ats were on the as several of their player ched the Ballymoe FC side who clin cer League Roscommon & District Soc such dramatic Premier Division title in fashion on Sunday. mpionship • Clann na nGael’s first cha of Donie Shine game since the passinge total of 6-10 saw them put up a hug oom. Donie against St. Croan’s at Kiltfirst half goal to junior scored a brilliant help them on their way. 26 goals and • There were an incredible6 SFC games 136 points scored in the which is an played over the weekendgame. average of 27 scores per goals and 128 • In the IFC there were 9 e of 23 scores points scored an averag per game.
Shane Furey (St. Brigid’s)
5 John McManus (Roscommon Gaels)
Padraig Cummins (Western Gaels)
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Stephen Flynn (Clann na nGael)
Davy Neary (Strokestown)
6 Ciaran Cafferky (Western Gaels)
7 Jack Connaughton (Clann na nGael)
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Fintan Cregg (Elphin)
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Diarmuid Murtagh (St. Faithleach’s)
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Gerry Creg g 3-2 Derek Conn ellan 0-11 Jamie Fahy 2-2
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Jamie Fahy (Clann na nGael)
Gerry Cregg (Elphin)
Kevin Higgins (Western Gaels)
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Donie Shin e 1-5 *Last week I who scored omitted Donie Smith 1-6 for Boyle. Apologies.
Senan Kilbride was in fine form for St. Brigid’s last weekend as they overcame St. Faithleach’s. Pic: Andrew Fox
John McManus was named in the Roscommon People team of the week following his performance for Roscommon Gaels against Boyle last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox
Derek Connellan (Kilmore)
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Finbar Cregg (Western Gaels)
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Cian Connolly (Roscommon Gaels)
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‘Western’ show promise in Pearses win game of the weekend Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Group A (Round 2) WESTERN GAELS
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PÁDRAIG PEARSES
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SEAMUS DUKE
Western Gaels’ excellent start to the 2017 championship continued at Pairc an Phiarsaigh last Saturday evening when they saw off the challenge of the home side in very convincing fashion. The Frenchpark side can now go into the break with two outstanding and high scoring performances behind them. In contrast, Pádraig Pearses have now lost two out of two and will struggle to make the play-off stages on the basis of their two displays so far. Western Gaels dominated from the start and played some delightful football on a warm sunny evening. By the 18th minute of the opening half they led by 1-5 to 0-1. After Aaron
Fehily and Niall Higgins exchanged points in the opening three minutes, the Gaels struck for their first goal in the 4th minute. Derek Moran’s sideline kick hopped in Pearses’ square and although Finbar Cregg missed with his fist, Kevin Higgins followed up to bundle the ball over the line. Further points from Kevin Higgins, Finbar Cregg and a Derek Moran free saw the visitors seven ahead. Pearses were really struggling and their challenge was not helped when they lost Conor Daly to a hamstring injury in the 3rd minute. Western Gaels were powering forward with every kick-out going to hand, and they had Cathal Cregg and Kevin Higgins in superb form. In
the 21st minute, Western Gaels scored a cracking goal when Cathal Cregg’s brilliant pass found Finbar Cregg and he blasted home from 15 metres. Pearses did have a couple of points from Shane Carty and Daniel Glynn but by half-time the Gaels were ahead by 2-7 to 0-5. Pearses did improve somewhat in the second half but the damage was already done. The sides shared four points in the opening five minutes of the half before Western Gaels scored three points without reply from Tommy Gill, Sean Conroy and Cathal Cregg and by the 44th minute the Gaels led by 2-12 to 0-7. Seanie Fahy (2, 1 free) and Hubert Darcy scored points for the home side but the game was over as a contest by that stage and it petered out tamely in the final few minutes. On this form Western Gaels must be considered real title contenders but there is a long way to go yet. Best for a very impressive Western Gaels side were Donal Ward, Seanie McDermott, Ciaran Cafferky, Niall Murray, Kevin Higgins, Cathal Cregg and Finbar Cregg while for a disappointing Pearses side Ronan Daly, Seanie Fahy
and Shane Carty were most prominent. Western Gaels: Padraig Cummins; Sean Conroy (01), Donal Ward, Aidan Dowd; Seanie McDermott, Ciaran Cafferky (0-1), Oisin Ward (0-1); Niall Murray, Michael Higgins; Cathal Cregg (0-1), Niall Higgins (0-1), Kevin Higgins (1-3); Tommy Gill (0-1), Finbar Cregg (1-2), Derek Moran (0-3, frees). Subs: James Mc Donnell for N Higgins (37), John Duffy for Murray (45), Barry Creighton for McDermott (52, b/c), Niall Murray for M Higgins (59). Pádraig Pearses: Adam McManus; Shane Dolan, Mark Richardson, Shane Carty (0-1); Ronan Daly, Davy Murray, Lorcan Daly; Conor Daly, Aaron Fehily (0-2); Conor Payne, Cathal Og Sullivan, Daniel Glynn (0-2); Seanie Fahy (0-4, 3 frees), Hubert Darcy (0-2, 1 free), Leon Fehily (0-1, free). Subs: Eamon Donoghue for C Daly (3), Tom Butler for Donoghue (31, b/c), Emmett Kelly for Payne (42). Referee: Paddy Neilan.
Match Stats Wides: Western Gaels 7 Pearses 7 Yellow cards: Western Gaels 1 Pearses 3 Black cards: Western Gaels 1 (Seanie McDermott 52) Pearses 1 (Eamon Donoghue 31). Red cards: None Man of the match: Ciaran Cafferky (Western Gaels)
Cathal Cregg and Ciaran Cafferky were in fine form as Western Gaels continued their impressive championship start. Pics: Andrew Fox
Gaels shine bright in Ballyleague darkness Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Group A (Round 2) ROSCOMMON GAELS BOYLE SEAMUS DUKE
Seanie Purcell evades the incoming challenge of Brian O’Gara. Picture: Andrew Fox
Roscommon Gaels’ great start to this year’s SFC continued at murky Ballyleague last Friday night when they had a very convincing win against Boyle, who lined out without the injured Enda Smith. The first quarter of this match was evenly contested but once the Gaels scored a well-worked goal in the 21st minute they pulled away. They led by seven points at half-time and never looked in any real trouble in the second half. Fixing this game at 8 pm on a dark and rainy night was a mistake and it finished in almost total darkness with the spectators barely able to distinguish the players from either side and thankfully there were no injuries as a result. The sides looked evenly matched early on and Seanie Purcell, Cian McKeon and Donie Smith were doing well for Boyle while
1-15 1-8 John McManus, David O’Gara, Cian Connolly and James O’Gara were playing well for the Gaels. By the 10th minute it was 0-3 each. Cian McKeon (2) and Donie Smith were the Boyle scorers while Brian Kelly, Ciaran Kilcline and Enda Lannon were on target for the town side. But the key first half score came in the 21st minute. Once again Cian Connolly was at the heart of the move, winning the ball well and passing to Brian O’Gara, who fisted home. Points from Connolly (2 frees) and Ronan Gleeson ensured that the Gaels led by 1-8 to 0-4 at the break. The Gaels kept Boyle at arm’s length in the second half but Boyle were thrown a lifeline in the 38th minute when good work from Donie Smith and Cian McKeon set up Evan McGrath for a well taken goal. But three Gaels points without reply from Mark Nally and Cian Connolly (2, 1 free)
was a very good repost and they saw out their win comfortably. With two wins from two games, the Gaels are now in very good shape as they look ahead to the rest of the campaign. Boyle have lost their two games so far and they will be hoping the injured Enda Smith is back for their games after the break. Roscommon Gaels: James Fetherston; Ronan Gleeson (0-1), John McManus, Liam McNeela; Kevin O’Gara, David O’Gara, Cathal Dineen; Ciaran Kilcline (0-3), Brian O’Gara (1-0); James O’Gara, Enda Lannon (0-2), Richard Hughes; Cian Connolly (0-5, 3 frees), Mark Nally (0-1), Brian Kelly (0-3). Subs: Ryan for McNeela (7, b/c), Ollie Hannon for D O’Gara (35), Aidan Duignan for Hughes (44), Kevin Kilcline for Lannon (56). Boyle: Rob Kearney; Brian Furey, Evan McGrath (1-0), Tadgh McKenna; Dylan East, Sean Purcell, Conor Flanagan; Kieran Cox, Roch Hanmore; David Callaghan, Darren O’Connor, Mark O’Connor; Mark O’Donoghue, Donal Smith (0-6, 3 frees ’45), Cian McKeon (0-2, 1 free). Subs: Michael Hanmore for Cox (23), Colin Goldrick for O’Donoghue (53). Referee: Kevin Naughton Man of the Match: Cian Connolly (Roscommon Gaels)
Ryan Horan retains possession after colliding with Donie Smith. Picture: Andrew Fox
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Clann hit Croan’s for six! Connaughton and Kevin Smyth were best.
Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Group B CLANN NA NGAEL
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Clann na nGael may have been late starters in this year’s championship but they wasted no time in putting down a marker for all comers as they easily dismissed the challenge of St. Croan’s in this round two game played in torrential rain at Kiltoom on Saturday evening. The opening quarter was low scoring. Ciaran Lennon fisted home a Clann goal in the second minute but points from Kevin Smyth (free) and Mike Holland kept Croan’s in touch. But once Donie Shine thundered home a brilliant goal in the 28th minute, daylight began to appear between the sides
1-9 and by half-time Clann led by 2-3 to 0-4. Clann went goal crazy in the second half as Croan’s’ challenge wilted. Cian McManus and Jamie Fahy had goals in the opening five minutes and when Fahy grabbed another goal in the 43rd minute, it was all over as a contest. Ross Timothy scored a spectacular goal for Croan’s in the 48th minute but it was of consolation value only and Fergal Lennon completed the rout with a sixth Clann goal in the 54th minute. Stephen Flynn, Fergal Lennon, Matt Scally, Donie Shine, Jamie Fahy and Jack Connaughton were excellent for Clann while for an outclassed Croan’s, Ross Timothy, Maurice
Clann na nGael: Cathal Hannon; Darragh Pettit, Stephen Flynn, Graham Pettit; Jack Connaughton, Fergal Lennon (1-0), Emmet Kenny; Cathal Shine, Matt Scally; David Connaughton (0-1), Donie Shine (1-5, 4 frees ’45), Cian McManus (1-0); Jamie Fahy (2-2), Ciaran Lennon (1-0), Cathal Callinan. Subs: Ross Naughton (0-1) for Callinan (36), Johnny Dunning (0-1) for C Lennon (45), Shane Pettit for Scally (45). St. Croan’s: Richard Thompson; Thomas Mockler, Gregory Grogan, Gerard Connaughton; Alan Hurley, Maurice Connaughton (0-1, ’45), Keith Keenan; James Connaughton, Ross Timothy (1-0); Mike Holland (0-1), Dan Malone, Jason Egan (01); Shane Smyth (0-3), Kevin Smyth (0-3, frees), Robbie Keenan. Sub: Philip Leech for Keenan (50). Referee: Ollie Kelly. Man of the Match: Stephen Flynn (Clann na nGael)
Emmet Kenny extracts himself from the challenge of Maurice Connaughton. Picture: Andrew Fox
Matt Scally wins possession for Clann na naGael. Picture: Andrew Fox
Matt Scally searches for options. Picture: Andrew Fox
Super Cregg brothers crush Castlerea Hodson Bay Roscommon SFC Group B ELPHIN CASTLEREA ST. KEVIN’S SEAMUS DUKE
Elphin followed in Clann na nGael’s footsteps when they scored six goals in the championship last Sunday against Castlerea at Enfield.
6-8 1-14 While Elphin were the comfortable winners, Castlerea actually played well up front but were undone by a porous defence which looked vulnerable every time Elphin attacked.
It was also a red-letter day for the three Cregg brothers Fintan, Frankie and Gerry who scored all six goals, which must constitute some sort of record. Elphin grabbed five goals in the first half with Fintan Cregg first to fist home in the third minute, Gerry Cregg did likewise in the 11th minute. In the 20th minute, Fintan Cregg set up Gerry for another
fisted goal. In the 28th minute, Elphin’s fourth goal came courtesy of Frankie Cregg’s fist while a minute later Frankie actually got his boot to the ball to record Elphin’s fifth! At half-time Elphin led by 5-3 to 1-6, with Castlerea’s goal a brilliant effort from Darren McDermott in the 14th minute. Indeed, McDermott and Ger
Heneghan scored some fine points for Castlerea but their defence let them down. Elphin’s sixth goal arrived in the 38th minute when Gerry Cregg completed his hat-trick and although Castlerea battled away to the end, the goals had done the damage and Elphin had recorded their second win in the championship.
Elphin: Aaron Brady; Martin McCaffrey, Damien Cregg, Daniel Giblin; Luke Molohan, Shane Beirne, Ronan Beirne (0-1, ’45); Shane Killoran, Fintan Cregg (1-3); David Hynes, Gerry Cregg (3-2), Conor Lenehan (0-1); Aidan Murray, Frankie Cregg (2-2), Brian Higgins. Subs: Killian Fox for Murray (h/t), Nessan Lenehan for Higgins (43), Dylan Beirne for G Cregg (50). Castlerea St. Kevin’s: Jason O’Reilly; Eddie Creaton, David Quinn, Jack McDermott; Thomas Callaghan, Joe Henry, Jason Kenny; Christy Dineen (0-3, frees), Enda Kenny; Sean Ryan, Ronan Raftery, Darren McDermott (1-4); Pat O’Connor, Ger Heneghan (0-7, 2 frees, ’45), Niall Connaughton. Referee: Gerry Carmody. Man of the Match: Gerry Cregg (Elphin)
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INSIDE: SFC & IFC Weekend Round-Up Pages 53 - 55 GAA Results Friday, May 12th Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A Roscommon Gaels 1-15 Boyle 1-8 Saturday, May 13th Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A Western Gaels 2-14 Pádraig Pearses 0-12 Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section B Clann na nGael 6-10 St. Croan’s 1-9 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A St. Aidan’s 1-14 Éire Óg 0-14 Michael Glavey’s 2-13 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-11 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B Kilbride 1-12 St. Dominic’s 0-15 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC - Section B St. Dominic’s 1-7 St. Joseph’s 0-5 Sunday, May 14th Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section A St. Brigid’s 4-8 St. Faithleach’s 2-11 Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC - Section B Strokestown 2-16 Kilmore 0-11 Elphin 6-8 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 1-14 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section A Fuerty 0-10 Oran 0-7 Mulryan Construction IFC - Section B St. Michael’s 1-5 St. Barry’s 1-5 Creggs 2-14 Shannon Gaels 1-7 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JAFC - Section A St. Brigid’s 3-13 Pádraig Pearses 2-5 Seamus Carthy Auctioneers JBFC - Section A Clann na nGael W/O St. Aidan’s
GAA Fixtures Friday, May 19th Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 4 (8 pm) At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Croan’s At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v St. Dominic’s At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Oran At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s At Strokestown: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels Seamus Carthy Auctioneers AFL Division 5 (8 pm) At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Aidan’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Kilbride At Kilmore: Kilmore v St. Barry’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Michael’s At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v St. Joseph’s At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v St. Faithleach’s Saturday, May 20th Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v Western Gaels. 8 pm Mulryan Construction AFL Division 3 At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Shannon Gaels. 8 pm Sunday, May 21st Hodson Bay Hotels AFL Division 1 (2 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilmore At Strokestown: Strokestown v Roscommon Gaels At Western Gaels: Western Gaels v Tulsk Lord Edwards Mulryan Construction AFL Division 2 (2 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Fuerty At Rockfield: Oran v Creggs At Ballinlough: Michael Glavey’s v Éire Óg At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Boyle Mulryan Construction AFL Division 3 (2 pm) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Barry’s At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v St. Ronan’s At Kilglass Gaels: Kilglass Gaels v Kilbride At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Elphin
Ultan Harney looks set to miss Roscommon’s Connacht Championship semi-final following news he has sustained a back injury. Pic: Andrew Fox
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the Connacht SFC semi-final against London or Leitrim following the discovery last weekend that he has a stress fracture of vertebrae in his back. He will be out for at least two months and is undergoing treatment at the moment. Thomas Corcoran is also doubtful for that match after sustaining a collarbone injury playing for Strokestown last weekend. Confirming the news to People Sport on
Tuesday, Roscommon team selector Ger Dowd added: “We are also concerned about Kevin Higgins who has been playing club games but has a serious knee problem which means he cannot train. “With regard to the panel, we approached Niall Daly, Conor Daly and Cathal Cregg and none of them could commit for various reasons including work and study. The same applies to Finbar Cregg and Ross Timothy who were approached but they could all be involved at some stage in the future and hopefully that will be the case.
“Dave Rooney and Brian Stack have joined the panel and Ian Kilbride will also return soon and we are also looking at our development players like Hubert Darcy, Cian McKeon, James Fetherston and Shane Dowd who will be training with us over the coming weeks. “For the championship, we will be training every Tuesday and Thursday and again at the weekend and we have challenge games lined up against Down this Saturday in Dublin and against Sligo and Longford in the coming weeks,” Dowd concluded.
Underage update Thursday, May 18th Donnellan & Co. U-12 Spring FL Division 1 At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Dominic’s. 7 pm Halligan Insurances U-12 Spring FL Division 5 At Abbey Park: Boyle v Clann na nGael. 7 pm Rogue & Co. Cafe U-14 FL Division 3 At Parc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7 pm Casey’s Auto Centre U-14 FL Division 4 Knockout At Enfield: Éire Óg v Pádraig Pearses. 7 pm Saturday, May 20th O’Rourke Fireplaces & Stoves MFL Division 1 Knockout At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Clann na nGael. 6 pm Paul Earley Consulting MFL Division 3 Final At Mulhern Park: St. Aidan’s v St. Dominic’s. 6.30 pm King & Moffatt Electrical MFL Division 4 Final At O’Rourke Park: Éire Óg v St. Croan’s. 7.30 pm Halligan Insurances U-12 Spring FL Division 5 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Kilglass Gaels. 6 pm Oakwood Nursing Home U-14 FL Division 2 Knockout At Kilmore: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v St. Ciaran’s. 6 pm Sunday, May 21st Hannon’s Hotel U-12 Spring FL Division 2 At Nash Park: Western Gaels-Frenchpark v ElphinBallinameen. 6 pm