2015 07 31 by Roscommon People

The BIGGEST readership of ANY Roscommon newspaper! Readership is now 80,000 people every week!

R F

www.roscommonpeople.ie www.roscommonpeople.ie ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON Tel. (090) 66 34633 Fax: (090) 66 34303

news@roscommonpeople.ie sport@roscommonpeople.ie advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

SOCIAL PEOPLE

31 July 2015

The Local Paper

VOLUME: 436

Summer daze!

SEE PAGE 29

Tommie KElly Electrical Athleague, Roscommon – 090 6663385 ROSCOMMON TOWN – 090 6634465

Golf Links Road, Roscommon (090) 66 37620

• FREE Sky+ Box • Sky+ Upgrades • Sky Broadband

PORCELAIN FLOOR TILES

*ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE IRISH TV CHANNEL + 200 FREE TO AIR CHANNELS AERIALS SUPPLIED + INSTALLED

NOW HALF PRICE

T/C APPLY

FIGHTING BACK • Campaign to tackle drug threat and vandalism in Ballaghaderreen

Byrne Carolan Cunningham

PAGES 20-21

FIGHTING BACK

-----Solicitors----T: 090 64 78433 Please see our Column on Page 2 AND Advert on Page 4

Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan MEP Constituency Office: Priory House, Barrack Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Office hours: 9.30am-4.30pm TEL. 094-9622710 / 094 9622244 MOBILE: 086 3685680 Best wishes to Castlerea Rose Festival and Agriculture Show Standing up for the small farmer on CAP

E: lukeming.flanagan@europarl.europa.eu www.twitter.com/lukeming www.facebook.com/lukemingflanagan

Finn Electrical Goff Street, Roscommon Tel. 090 66 25573

NutriPro 1000 SAVE €40

€99

Another day, another series of rain showers. Weather-wise, it’s been a summer to forget so far, but at least Leah Connolly and Hannah Casey came prepared when they attended – and enjoyed – Sunday’s Family Fun Open Day in Donamon. Picture: Andrew Fox

FRANCES’ FINISHING TOUCHES The Square, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626270

25% OFF FABRICS

McGUINNESS PHARMACY Main Street, Roscommon T. 090 66 26193 F. 090 66 28789

FREE

HEARING TESTS 25% DISCOUNT OFF ALL HEARING AIDS

Up to €1000 Grant Available subject to eligibility FOR APPOINTMENT, CONTACT SHANE LOFTUS 086 8118505

CONLON

CHARTERED & INSURED

Tel: 090 6665341/087 9580659 Email: info@conlonconsulting.ie Web: www.conlonconsulting.ie

Michael Fitzmaurice TD ADVANCE NOTICE: Clinics for MICHAEL FITZMAURICE TD for August 7th:CLINICS ROTA FOR FRIDAY August 7th 5pm: Monksland Community Centre, Athlone 6.15pm: Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe 7pm: Fallon’s Pub, Ballygar 8pm: Ned’s Bar, Knockcroghery 9pm: Constituency Office, Roscommon

PAGES 28-29

MGF Electrical Supplies Ltd.

CONSULTING ENGINEERING LTD

• Building Regs Supervision • Planning Permissions • Cert of Compliance • Map Marking • Building Site Surveys & Inspections • Independent Engineering Reports • Snagging of Construction Projects

• A sensational Festival that can kick-start Rooskey’s revival

ROSCOMMON LIGHTING LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON. Tel.: 090 6625470 Mobile: 087 2869496

FIREPLACES & STOVES

Non Boiler stoves from €299 Boiler Stoves from €750

Full supply & fit service available 30 years experie nce in the busine ss

COYLE Bus Hire

Henry Street, Roscommon.

Tel: 090 6625644 LANESBORO RD., ROSCOMMON

Email: Info@mgfelect.com

FAMILY DEAL FOR €30.00

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL WIRING ACCESSORIES FOR ALL YOUR LIGHTING SUPPLIES

• 1 hours bowling for up to 6 people • 2 kids to Upsie Daisies play area • Tea/Coffee for mum and dad *Any additional kids €5 each

Call 090 66 34372 or 086 3861853

CASEY’S ROSCOMMON THIS WEEK!

KILGLASS, STROKESTOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON TEL. Michael ON 086 3153410 OR (071) 96 33924

I look forward to meeting you all at the clinics.

Email: coylecabs@hotmail.co.uk

Please ring the Constituency Office (090 66 28479) in advance for appointment

Home Heating Oil (on pump) is

63.9c p/ltr. Green Diesel

68.9cc p/ltr. 68.9

UP TO €4,500.00 OPEL SCRAPPAGE Offer ends 31st July

0% FINANCE

NEW MEN’S FRAGRANCE

Flooring/ Furniture

SALE NOW ON ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON

TEL: (090) 66 65998 WEB: www.gfurniture.ie

ULTRA MALE BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

Free shower gel with each purchase

Hynes Pharmacy Castle Street, Roscommon.

Tel. (090) 66 34147

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople ROSCOMMON

Painting Services Professional Painters & Decorators Stephen Reynolds (086) 1987023 Enda Hoban (087) 2739726

newsbriefs Athleague CCE Athleague branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann will hold their monthly session in Hamrock’s bar, Athleague on Friday, 31st July, 2015 starting at 10 pm. All musicians, singers and story-tellers are welcome to join us. A raffle with spot prizes will be held on the night. Come along and enjoy the ‘ceol, caint agus craic’.

Safety concerns raised in south Roscommon < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Councillors have expressed safety concerns arising from a lack of verge-trimming in south Roscommon. At Monday’s Athlone Municipal District meeting, Cllr. John Naughten, of Fine Gael, said that this was causing “serious issues” on various local roads. Cllr. Tony Ward, an Independent, agreed. “I have received lots of concerns over the lack of hedge-trimming,” he said. “This is a significant concern and a major issue.” He said that the fact that only one vergetrimmer was in operation in south Ros-

common was the cause of the problem. “It is not enough,” he said, a view Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, of Fianna Fáil, echoed. Other safety concerns were also raised. Cllr. Naughten said that speeding was rampant on the old Tuam Road. “If it is not possible to put speed ramps on the road, the Gardaí should be contacted and asked to monitor the speed,” he said. Separately, Cllr. Ward called for immediate works to be carried out on the Derrycahill Bridge, Dysart, which has been closed for some time. “A huge number of families have to do a 13-mile road trip,” he said.

€400k funding for Boyle roads < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Thirteen roads in the Boyle Municipal District are set to be repaired, at a cost of almost €400,000. The works are possible following the Department of Environment’s decision to assign additional funding to the area, separate from its original allocation. At Monday’s meeting of the municipal district, it was decided the following stretches would be addressed: Carrownaskeagh, Bealragh, Elphin to Carrick Road, Faus Road, Jamestown to Drumsna village, Cloonavery to Corralara, Liscolvan to Cloonsillagh, Arigna to Cornagee, Cartonvalley, Tonron, Bellagh, Caranlea/ Caldra, and Caranlea/Carrowntogher to Raheen. Cllr. Rachel Doherty, the chairperson of the municipal district, said the works were welcome. “These roads are badly in need to restoration works,” she said.

Dolores Gacquin Solicitor Tel: 090 6478433 info@bccsolicitors.ie

Comhaltas session in Castlerea Castlerea Comhaltas will hold a session on Friday 7th of August, at Doherty’s, St Patrick’s Street, starting at around 9.30 pm. Musicians, singers and dancers are all welcome.

Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage meeting A meeting of the Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Group takes place on Wednesday, 12th August at 8 pm in the Convent House.

Executor Duties and Responsibilities

Glenamaddy Boyounagh Gun Club AGM The AGM of the Glenamaddy Boyounagh Gun Club takes place in McDermott’s pub, Glenamaddy at 9.30 pm on Friday, 31st July. All members please attend as insurance money will be collected on the night. New members are very welcome to join us.

A thank you from Mayo/ Roscommon Hospice Foundation Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation would like to thank all those who assisted with, and generously contributed to, their recent Church Gate Collections in Elphin. €372 was collected in Elphin; €230 in Creeve and €153 in Mantua. A total of €755 was raised for local palliative care services. Your loyal support is greatly appreciated.

What’s on at the Melting Pot? The Melting Pot in Roscommon town will host a massive Bank Holiday Book Sale on Monday the 3rd of August from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm. It will be in the Community Space opposite the Melting Pot. A Psychic Reading and Healing Development Course with Claire of Angel Dance begins at The Melting Pot, Roscommon town on Wednesday, 12th of August at 7.30 pm (‘till 9.30 pm) for six weeks. This course is open to all including complete beginners and includes meditation, visualisation and fun easy methods to access and develop your own innate psychic and healing ability. You will learn and be empowered to: ground, protect and attune yourself to angelic energy; open and develop your psychic and healing ability; clear any resistances or blocks you may feel to this work; engage with angelic healing practices; connect energetically with clients and give a simple reading. Claire is a counsellor, a virtue qualified angel healer and reader, reiki master, massage and dance Therapist and trainer with 24 years’ experience. The total cost of this course is €65 including a €15 deposit to secure a place. For enquiries and bookings contact Claire on 087-7847149. The Carers Association is hosting a support meeting for Family Carers of loved ones with Dementia/Alzheimer’s in the Melting Pot Café on the 17th of August from 7 pm to 9 pm. Guest speaker on the night is Teresa O’Brien, Life Coach. For more information contact Bernie Dowling, The Carers Association on 090-6627698 or Jacqueline Gannon, Alzheimer’s Society.

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Carrie Boyd and Tara Doyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

Post code ‘shambles’ to be raised with Minister White < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Councillors in south Roscommon have unanimously slammed the new post code system ‘Eircode’, which sees many area listed as being in counties Westmeath or Galway, instead of Roscommon. The recently launched scheme saw addresses in Bealnamullia, Monksland, Creagh and Brideswell ‘relocated’ to Athlone, Co. Westmeath, and Dysart, Taughmaconnell and Ballyforan ‘moved’ in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Speaking at Monday’s meeting of Athlone Municipal District, Cllr. Laurence Fallon, an Independent, said: “Eircode is a complete shambles. There is outrage about it. It is dismantling Roscommon bit by bit.”

He called for Eircode to be changed. “It is not a working situation,” he added. Fianna Fáil councillors John Keogh and Paddy Kilduff also slammed the system. The latter said that there was an “agenda to take over Monksland in Westmeath”. Cllr. Tony Ward, an Independent, urged householders to disregard instructions from Eircode and continue using their ‘old postal address’. Fine Gael councillor, John Naughten, said that the system was “not adequate” and should be “reviewed”. At his request, a letter is to be written to Communications Minister Alex White, expressing opposition to the Eircode situation in south Roscommon. It was also agreed to seek a meeting with a representative from An Post or Eircode to outline the councillors’ views.

My late aunt appointed me as Executor in his will. My sisters and I are the beneficiaries in her estate. I am unsure of what is expected of me. What exactly is an Executor and what do they do? The Executor of a will is the person named by the maker of a will (Testator) to carry out the directions of the will. The Executor is obliged by law to preserve, protect and administer the estate of the deceased person strictly in accordance with the terms of the will. An Executor’s main duties include the following: • Ensure that a death certificate is obtained. • Ascertain the extent of the deceased person’s estate. • Ensure that all debts owed by the deceased at the time of death are accounted for and paid out of the estate. The executor must also ensure that all funeral expenses are paid. • Trace all of the beneficiaries outlined in the deceased person’s Will. • Ensure that the deceased person’s estate is correctly and properly valued for Revenue purposes. • Protect the assets of the estate until they are distributed e.g. ensure that any house or other such property is adequately insured. • When the Grant of Probate has issued, the Executor must distribute the assets in accordance with the terms of the Will. • When the estate is finalised and all bequests have been settled, the Executor must produce a set of Estate Accounts which outlines all money received and paid out. Generally your Solicitor will assist you each of the above. It is advisable to consult with a Solicitor as soon as possible after the death of the Testator to commence the administration process. This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate and Lanesborough. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

Byrne Carolan Cunningham SOLICITORS Tel. Athlone: 090 6478433 Moate: 090 6482090 info@bccsolicitors.ie www.bccsolicitors.com

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

TOMMIE KELLY ELECTRICAL LTD.

E L A S E C N A R C LEA SAVE 12%

FROM

€4.78 per week

AKAI LED TV • Full HD Smart TV • Saorview Approved • HDMI connectivity

49” LED TV 40” LED TV SALE PRICE SALE PRICE

SAVE 14%

Washing Machine • 7KG • A+++ Energy Class • 1200 Spin

€4.18

SALE PRICE

€249

SALE PRICE

€349

per week

SAVE 47%

VAIO LAPTOP • Core i3 • 4GB • 750GB HD

DYSON DC28C Multifloor Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner • 2 Litre Dust Capacity • Bagless

FROM

€599 €399 SAVE 60%

SAVE 40%

25% OFF

FROM

€19.99 per week

FROM

€11.96 per week

SALE PRICE

€399

FROM

€4.78 per week

55” LED TV • Full HD • Smart TV • 200 HZ

SALE PRICE

€699

Rangemaster Display Models

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Calls for €11m investment after HIQA says Sacred Heart Hospital ‘not safe’ < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

A report by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has found that the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon town, was not a ‘safe and suitable premises’ for the residents. The authority released their inspection report on the facility last week, which was based on an announced inspection on March 2. They raised serious concerns about the facilities available in the hospital. The historic building, formerly Roscommon Workhouse, was built in 1842 and HIQA believe it falls significantly short of mod-

ern-day standards. The Health Service Executive facility, which is effectively a public nursing home, accommodates a maximum of 95 residents. The hospital was found to be ‘majorly non-compliant’ as regards being a ‘safe and suitable premises’. Inspectors identified breaches of residents’ privacy and dignity while being accommodated in multi-occupancy bedrooms, where some residents were sharing bedrooms of between four and 11 beds. The report added: “The inspectors found that many of the communal areas, such as bathrooms, toilets and sluice facilities,

were inadequate and too small to meeting residents’ and staffing needs.” They also said that, in three of the units, there were “inadequate showering and toileting facilities to adequately meet the needs of the residents”. In

one ward, there was only two showers and one bathroom for 20 residents. The report added: “There were an insufficient number of toilets for the number of residents accommodated.” Concerns were also raised

about the fact that many of the toilets between bedroom areas were not wheelchair accessible. This meant that “residents had to use commodes or be assisted long distances to wheelchair accessible toilets at the

other end of the wards”. The inspectors said that some residents had to walk or be assisted up to 23 metres to the nearest toilet or bathroom. The report said that residents’ privacy and dignity was “significantly im-

pacted” by the open-ward design. Residents, staff and visitors had to walk through their bedroom areas to access other residents’ bedroom areas. It was also found that there was a lack of storage facilities at the hospital.

Byrne Carolan Cunningham See our column on Solicitors page 2 Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon town.

Staff shortages at Sacred Heart Hospital CONTACT OUR DEDICATED MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE DEPARTMENT FOR ADVICE Athlone • Moate • Lanesborough • Tel: 090 647 8433 • Email: info@bccsolicitors.ie • website: www.bccsolicitors.com * *InIn contentious business, a solicitor contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate may fees orasother charges or proportion of any feesnot or calculate other charges a percentage as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement. award or settlement.

Roscommon Races TUESDAY, 4th August, 2015 First Race: 5.40pm National Hunt Racing at its best FREE Bets on Race Card Competition Come for the racing and stay for the craic Admission: Adults: €13 Students/OAP: €8.00 (up to date cards must be produced on the day) Attractive Discounts for Group Bookings CONTACT: 087 2203288 Email: roscommonracecourse@eircom.net

Visit www.roscommonracecourse.ie for updates

Residents and families ‘very happy’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have found that there were staffing shortages at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon town.

The hospital is made up of four units – St Catherine’s, St Joseph’s, St Michael’s and Our Lady’s – but the health watchdog found that, in the evening and at night, there was only two staff rostered in each ward.

The inspectors found that when a resident was very ill and required a lot of supervision, this impacted on the availability of the staff for the other residents who were also very dependent and required the support of two staff. Overall, the inspectors said that they found that there was “inadequate staff support available at night” and that this “requires review”. HIQA also said that a

number of residents had “unwitnessed falls” in the centre. On a more positive note, inspectors said that the centre was well managed and most of the outcomes inspected were compliant. HIQA also said that residents and family members told inspectors that they were very happy with the services provided in the centre.

Independent TDs fear facility will close < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Independent TDs Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice have raised fears that the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon town will close down. Their comments come in light of the Health Information and Quality Authority’s (HIQA) highly critical inspection report, in which they deemed the facility not to be a ‘safe and suitable premises’. They also said there were issues around staff shortages at the facility.

Both TDs have expressed concerns that it will face closure, a fate that also befell the accident and emergency unit (A&E) at Roscommon Hospital. Deputy Naughten said: “The hospital needs investment of about €11 million if it is to remain open under HIQA standards. I hope this investment will be forthcoming from the Minister for Health (Leo Varadkar) in the coming weeks. “We’ve already lost our A&E and we don’t want to see this valuable service for older people of Co. Roscommon being lost, due to

a lack of urgently required investment.” Deputy Fitzmaurice voiced similar views. “Roscommon has seen enough: they closed our A&E and other services,” he said. “We cannot afford to stand by and watch the Sacred Heart Hospital suffer a similar fate.” Meanwhile, both TDs have leapt to the defence of various aspects of the facility, in light of last week’s damning report. Deputy Naughten said he would have “no hesitation whatsoever” in recommending the unit.

“While there is no doubt the building urgently needs significant investment, the care provided in the hospital is second to none,” he said. Similarly, Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “When one reads this report, it provides a glowing testament to the staff and management at the Sacred Heart Hospital. “It confirms what the local community already knows – that the hospital is ‘wellmanaged’ – and it also acknowledges the residents and their families have said over and over again that they ‘happy with the services’.”

Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.

Deputy Denis Naughten.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

€350,000 for roads in Roscommon town < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Almost €350,000 will be spent on upgrading roads in Roscommon town. The state of the roads in the county town area has been a source of concern recently, with many in very poor condition. At Monday’s meeting of Roscommon Municipal District, it was decided to carry out improvement works on

four stretches, following an announcement of additional funding from the Department of Environment. The most significant works will be undertaken in the Castle Street area, where €235,430 will be spent. More modest works will be carried out on the road that links the post office to the Civic Headquarters, currently under construction, and on a stretch behind Bank of Ireland. These two projects will

cost a total of €86,820. Finally, €20,000 will be spent on the Athlone Road, near Foxe’s Bar. Cllr. Orla Leyden, of Fianna Fáil, said: “I very much welcome this news because many of the roads and pavements in town are in poor condition.” It was also announced that a long-standing problem in Ballyleague will be addressed. This involves an open drain, into which a truck fell. Ros-

common County Council will commence works on this in the coming weeks.

INVITATION TO APPLY The European Fund for Aid to the Most Deprived Ireland 2014-2020 (FEAD) Cllr. Orla Leyden

Funding for new classroom at Knockcroghery NS The Department of Education has sanctioned funding for a new classroom at St Mary’s National School in Knockcroghery. Works on the 80 sq. m. classroom will proceed once the tendering process has been completed. Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has welcomed the news. “This is great news for the school and wider Knockcroghery community,” he said.

HURRY! MUST END SUN 2ND AUGUST

European Union

The Department of Social Protection, as Managing Authority for the European Fund for Aid to the Most Deprived in Ireland, invites applications from eligible bodies who wish to access this programme. The Programme will support the provision of food and basic material goods for those who are most deprived. Support will be delivered through not-for-proﬁt bodies. Information about the Programme and how to make an application is available now on www.feadireland.ie. Enquiries to: fead@welfare.ie

•

20 Years Experience

BUSINESSES: Reach your target market!

18,000 COPIES PRINTED WEEKLY

www.lohanfittedfurniture.ie

Next Week’s

E PI C O F F E R S !

SUPER LOCAL OFFERS

THE FULL IRISH

OAKPARK Ham Fil let 2Kg

SURF 70 Wash 4.9 Kg SAVE €10

SAVE €3

HAL PRICEF

g/Rashers 150g Price Marked Pk

227 LONDIS Medium Eggs 6Pk /SausaEges €1.07 Black Or White Pudding 300g SAV Offer available until 19th August

¤ ALL FOR

oke Zero1.5ltr COCA COLA Regular/Diet Coke/C /Zero 1.5ltr ular Reg E ORANGE/SPRIT SAVE 89c

NOW

GALLO FAMILY Cabernet Sauvignon/ Grenache Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Grigio/White SAVE €3.69

Timothy’s Roscommon

FRASER MC DONA Whisky 70cl SAVE LD’S €3

6PK

CUSHELLE Toilet Ti 16Pk SAVE €5.99 ssue

NOW

OFFERS AVAILABLE IN PARTICIPATING STORES UNTIL SUN 2ND AUGUST OR WHILE STOCKS LAST

ONLY AT YOUR LOCAL

70 WASH

THIRST POCKET White 6Pk SAVE S €1

FANTA

6.99

AVAIL AB LE TH UR S

16PK 6TH AU GU ST TO

WE D 12T H AU GU

ST OR WH ILE STO

CK S LA ST

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople If any car can, Touran can.

The Touran TL 1.6TDI. From €32,480. If your busy life means you’re often behind the wheel, our stylish 7-seater will go the extra mile with you. Great to drive, it’s endlessly adaptable with bags of space and the latest parking help. Better still it’s super eﬃcient, doing up to 61.4mpg. Touran - now open for order.

Al Hayes Motors Ltd. Galway Road, Portumna, Co. Galway. Tel: 090 9742200 www.alhayesmotors.com CO2 emissions 121g/kms. No one knows your Volkswagen better than we do. We promise that our Volkswagen experts receive the latest Volkswagen training, and have instant access to the latest Volkswagen.

Still plenty to see at Boyle Arts Festival The nationally renowned Boyle Arts Festival was officially opened by Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon on Thursday July 23rd in King House and it will continue until Saturday August 1st. There will also be superb musical performances from The Urban Cowboys and the Knotty Pine String Band. Teenage Kicks returns to Daly’s Storehouse once again on Thursday July 30th. Dodd’s Bar is the venue for the always popular Singers Night on July 30th. In the Classical genre, the always popular lunchtime and coffee concert programme includes performances by pianist Adam McDonagh, a guitar and piano recital by Liam and Alana McManus and a coffee concert with soprano Lynsey Curtin and tenor David Lynn, on Saturday August 1st. Composer in residence, Cathal Roche will present two specially commissioned musical pieces,’ Lockhorns’ and ‘From Ashes’, on Saturday August 1st in the long Gallery of King House. If you’re looking for a bit of drama, Fregoli Theatre will present ‘Mary, Mary, Mary, on July 30th in King House. Also, look out for readings, poetry and talks by Kevin Barry, Belinda McKeon, Sam Moore, David Cameron and the Moylurg Writers. Check out North West Curators in Conver-

Catherine Buckley and Dolores Curley who were at the local exhibition in the Parochial School at Boyle Arts Festival. Pic: Mary Regan.

sation in the herald building from 2 to 4 pm on July 30th. Comedian and author, David O’Doherty, is a recipient of the Edinburgh Comedy Award and a regular on UK television shows such as QI, Have I Got News for You & 8 Out of 10 Cats. See him at King House on Saturday, August 1st. For children there will be a chance to see the popular film Paddington on Friday July 31st and the weekend would not be complete without a visit to the Exploration Dome in

St. Joseph’s Hall on Saturday August 1st. As always, the centrepiece of Boyle Arts Festival is the main visual Exhibition, housed in the beautifully restored King House. Several other exhibitions will take place during the Festival. BAF 2015 will conclude on Saturday August 1st with a fantastic gig by The Knotty String Band in Daly’s Storehouse. Stay on afterwards for an 1980s night. See www.eventbrite.ie.

Margaret Cox, Ann Ryan and Mary Ryan pictured at the opening of the Boyle Arts Festival. Pic: Mary Regan.

Information meeting on setting up Foróige Club in Strokestown An AIT Social Studies student, Louise Cosgrave, is currently in the process of setting up a Foróige Club in Strokestown. She believes that a youth club is an important feature of every town and it is this that has inspired her to go about setting up a Foróige Club in the town. Initially Louise plans to establish the Strokestown branch for first to third years. Across Ireland, Foróige have in excess of 5,000 volunteers. On Tuesday, August 4, at 8 pm, there will be a public information meeting held in the Percy

French Hotel in Strokestown for people interested in volunteering with the Strokestown Foróige Club. “It’s very important that adults in a community engage with young people in a constructive manner,” said Emmett Corcoran, a volunteer. “Strokestown has a great community spirit, and volunteering with a local youth club is going to be a very rewarding experience, I’d encourage as many people to get involved as possible.” For further information, people are asked to contact Louise on 086-3456283 or Emmett on 0892044040.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

INTERIORS • www.alderfordinteriors.ie •

‘Making your dream furniture affordable’

BALLYFARNON CO. ROSCOMMON 071 – 9647016

Find us on

OPEN: Mon-Sat: 9.30am-6pm Sun & Bank Holidays: 2.00-6pm

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Alan Neilan celebrates ﬁrst decade in business in Roscommon town! For many years he was a recognised and respected supplier in the electrical field, now Alan Neilan is concentrating fully on garden equipment and bicycles – and continuing to provide an outstanding sales and servicing service to the people of Roscommon town and county. Alan Neilan is the popular and personable proprietor of Neilan’s Garden Equipment & Bicycles, located at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. Alan is a son of Christy and the late Kathleen Neilan of Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon. He is married to Natasha and the couple have two young children, Marsha and Ilya. Now in his eleventh year in business, it’s ten years since Alan first began selling lawnmowers. In that decade he has become a highly respected, established and trusted expert in that ‘field.’ Now, as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of that particularly business initiative, Alan Neilan is positioned to continue to

provide unrivalled value and service. Not alone does he have an impressive range of top quality lawnmowers for sale – including some magnificent ride-ons – he also, as ever, provides the wonderful comfort for local consumers of guaranteeing in-house servicing on all products. Alan Neilan’s is a spacious premises with excellent parking and is located at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon (across from Casey’s). There the customer can choose from an excellent range of garden equipment and bicycles. For the garden, Alan stocks all types of lawnmowers including the very best ride-on models, as well as strimmers, hedgecutters, blowers, etc. When it comes to bicycles, for which has also has a passion, he stocks a superb range for children and adults. A key aspect of his business is the fact that he can deliver to the customer’s home and - crucially – provide that in-house service, not only on any product

purchased in Neilan’s, but also on products purchased elsewhere! Neilan’s are main agents for Toro Lawnmowers and also stock other top models including Alko, Hitachi, Gardencare, Mountfield and Kazz. They are also main agents for Briggs & Stratton parts and accessories. He highlights the success

of their twin-blade 30-inch machine which is actually the same width as a rideon mower. “It’s very popular,” Alan says. “It can fit into garages and sheds and is very good in the garden, very manoeuvrable around flowers and shrubs.” Part of the Gardencare Group, Neilan’s offer an “unbeatable” five-year warranty on all lawnmow-

ers (terms and conditions apply). It’s no wonder that demand is currently so great at Neilan’s! “Business is very good,” Alan told the Roscommon People, “and I would really like to take this opportunity to thank the public in Roscommon and surrounding areas who have been so loyal to me over the years.

I love dealing with the public and I invite anyone with any queries to call in and discuss them with me.” One great advantage of doing business with Neilan’s is the knowledge that he provides servicing on your product. He’s a local businessman who you know and trust and the knowledge that Alan, as a locally-based supplier, provides such a professional follow-up service is naturally a huge incentive to local consumers. “We have a dedicated workshop on the premises,” explains Alan. “What we sell, we can fix. We provide a general service on all machines. This is a good time of year for getting your lawnmower serviced. We provide a full chainsaw repair service as well as sharpening and chain-making. We also deliver to your home, including tractor (‘rideon’) lawnmowers.” Ride-on lawnmowers have now become very popular and Alan stocks products from as low as €2,100. It could be the

ride-on mower that changes your gardening experience forever! As a long-established bicycle supplier, Alan is an agent for the Government’s ‘Bike to Work’ scheme in which up to 50% off the price of a bicycle can be achieved. He provides a comprehensive sales and service package and stocks all top models (“we are agents for Merida and Trek”). They also carry out bike repairs. Call to Neilan’s Garden Equipment & Bicycles, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, now celebrating eleven years in business and a decade as a leading lawnmower provider. With Alan, you’ll be guaranteed friendly and personal service!

Opening hours Opening hours at Neilan’s Garden Equipment & Bicycles, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon are from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday inclusive. For more, contact 090-6627460; follow us on facebook and/or check out www.neilans. ie/www.neilanelectrical@ gmail.com

NEILAN

Garden Equipment & Bicycles Lanesboro Road, Roscommon Tel.:

(090) 66 27460

• Email: neilanelectrical@gmail.com • Open: 9.30am - 6pm; 6 days Monday - Saturday

e v o b a t u c A ! t s e r the

Great range of bicycles for children and adults

We recently completed eleven years in business and a decade catering for your lawnmower requirements We wish to sincerely thank you for your wonderful, loyal support over the years …and we pledge to continue providing a personalised and professional sales and servicing service! insaws Quality cha from

€220

Lawnmowe

from

€179

Ride-on law from

nmowers

€2100

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Tuam Road, Mountbellew, Co. Galway T. 090 967 9616.

Email: milandsgc@eircom.net

MASSIVE SALE STARTING Castlerea Rose SATURDAY 1ST Festival & Show to AUGUST FOR attract crowds 1 WEEK ONLY

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Freda Beirne, Michaela McHugh and Rebecca Rogers. Picture: Andrew Fox

< EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

20% OFF ALL

TREES, SHRUBS, ALPINES, PERENNIALS, CONIFERS & BEDDING PLANTS

20% OFF ALL FRUIT TREES

20% OFF

ALL HEDGING OPEN 7 DAYS: Monday – Saturday, 9am - 6pm; Sunday, 2 - 6pm Phone in your flower order on 090 96 79616 and we will have it ready for collection or we can deliver

The 27th annual Castlerea Rose Festival got underway with a spectacular opening parade on Wednesday night. Colour and theatre paraded through the streets in a carnival atmosphere to officially launch the festival, which will run until Sunday, August 2. A variety of different events

will be held over the next few days, including a traders’ market, a photo exhibition and an open-air concert. Sunday promises to be a particularly exciting day. A family fun day will be hely from 1 pm in The Demesne, which will include a BBQ, sports day, penalty shoot-out, bouncy castles and face-painting. The Rose of Castlerea Selec-

tion Night, the centrepiece of the festival, will be held in Trinity Arts Centre at 9 pm. This promises to be a fantastic night’s entertainment, with the crowning of the 2015 Rose of Castlerea. Meanwhile, the Castlerea Agricultural Trade and Craft Show will place in Castlerea Mart on Monday, a bank holiday, from 11 am.

We Want Your Old Van – Push It – Pull It – Tow It –

WE WANT IT!

UP TO € 5,000.00 SCRAPPAGE Available on Our Range of FIAT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES HURRY! LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE Offer is Exclusive to Central Motors Mohill

All New Fiat Commercials come with 3 Year – 150,000 km warranty Same Day Finance Arranged – Pre Approval in Just 2 hours

CENTRAL MOTORS | Station Road | Mohill | Co Leitrim FIAT PROFESSIONAL MAIN DEALERS Contact | Ciaran Lynch – 086 303 5519 or Paul Walpole 087 234 1941 Open 6 Days – 9am until 6.30 pm

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

HSE ‘spending millions on private ambulances’ The Saolta Hospital Group, which includes Roscommon Hospital, spent over €2 million on private ambulances last year, and is set to break the €3 million mark this year, the Health Service Executive have revealed. This information was disclosed following a parliamentary question from Independent TD Denis Naughten. In 2013, €44,168 was spent by Roscommon Hospital, €38,155 last year and €30,155 in the first five month of this year. This is despite the establishment of Saolta’s own hospital transport service for patients two years ago. The patient transport service uses Intermediate Care Vehicles (ICVs), manned by Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), to transport patients between hospitals, like those within Saolta Group. “The reason for establishing this service was to assist the Saolta Hospital Group in transporting patients between hospitals,” said Deputy Naughten. “But despite this the hospitals

have forked out €2.2m in 2014 and have already spent in excess of €1.25m in the first five months of 2015. “This is on top of the money paid by health insurers for the transport of private patients between these hospitals. “The use of the ICVs was to ensure that patients who are already in hospital can be transferred between hospitals without tying up emergency ambulances and paramedics, who would then available to respond to 999/112 calls. “What is even more frustrating is the fact the money used over the last two and a half years on

private ambulances would have paid for an additional 28 ICVs, which would have a dramatic impact on the delivery of the service.”

Denis Naughten TD.

Moves afoot for playground in Cloonfad A committee has been formed with a view to building a playground in the Cloonfad area. The committee are currently looking to acquire a suitable site and would welcome suggestions from any interested party. Please contact cloonfadplayground@gmail.com

molloys lifestyle pharmacies & health stores | Roscommon | Ballaghaderreen | Ballina| Crossmollina

Including already discounted items. Sale Starts Thursday 30th July - Monday 3rd August * Excludes dispensary items. Please present this voucher instore at the time of purchase. One discount per transaction applies. • Harrison Centre, ROSCOMMON TOWN 0906 637604 • BALLAGHADERREEN 094 987 7520 • Garden Street, BALLINA 096 21375 • Bunree Road BALLINA 096 60340 • CROSSMOLINA 096 31177

Join us online at www.molloyspharmacy.com or facebook.com/molloyspharmacy

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor Every day People say ‘any news?’ and you kind of instinctively say ‘no, nothing new’ or ‘not a thing.’ But there is news if you think about it. For a start, there’s lime in our water, and I haven’t ordered lime (okay, it’s a different lime) since I used to combine it with Harp back in the late 1980s. So, my starting position is that I don’t want lime (or silt) in anything. But here we are, in 21st Century Roscommon, with the unpleasant reality of lime in our water at a time when countless millions of euro are being approved for water services in the county and ‘boil water’ notices are being lifted – amidst scenes of joy and jubilation (in Irish Water and the offices of Government backbenchers and spin doctors). Actually, according to the always-reliable Roscommon People, ‘water problems’ are back with a bit of a vengeance. We’ve noticed lime in our water, but so too have many other householders, in Roscommon, Castlerea and adjoining areas. And some complaints have emerged from South Roscommon too, where a ‘boil water’ notice was recently lifted. Given that commitments (and funds) have been provided by Minister Alan Kelly/Irish Water, I suppose we should remain patient on this saga for a little longer. But not for much longer, because the very least we should expect at a time when we are seeing the introduction of water charges is that we have a water supply of the highest standard. As for ‘other news,’ well, what is the story with the broadband service? It too is very poor of late; frustratingly slow and basically inadequate. As for the mobile phone signal in Kilteevan (where we live), it’s moodier than Basil Fawlty in his heyday. What to do about it all? Well, I could ring in to complain about the mobile phone service. This will involve me wandering around the garden

(no reliable signal in the house) in the summer rain as I am put on hold and told that my call is very important – much to look forward to there. As for the water, we’ll wait and see. Actually a nice man did call to our house two weeks ago in his role as a sub-contractor for a sub-contractor of Irish Water. He was quick to point out that he wouldn’t be doing any installing of meters; he was a freelancer whose job it is to detect our water point. Turns out he could talk for Ireland. He was happy to stay a long time (we made him a cup of coffee with our lessthan-perfect water). So we sat back for a long chat, water source detection man and I. We didn’t resolve Roscommon’s water woes but we made a fair bit of progress in discussing this year’s All-Ireland Football Championship. He couldn’t understand what went wrong with Roscommon/is unsure about Donegal/wouldn’t write off Kerry or Mayo but thinks the Dubs are the team to beat. As for the home computer or whatever they’re called these days, I know grindingly slow broadband isn’t really his area of expertise, but the next time that Indian chap phones us to urgently advise that there’s something wrong with our computer, I might fill him in on the broadband, the mobile phone signal and the water. And maybe find out who his tip is to win the All-Ireland.

Virtually every day We need to have a debate about the weather. We never seem to talk about it in this country! Maybe we should have a weather inquiry, because the banking inquiry will yield nothing. I suggest a weather inquiry, where we call various key ‘witnesses,’ including the proneto-being-smug Evelyn Cusack and the proneto-being-incredibly-irritating Martin King. We could also summon in the amateur forecasters from Donegal, Aus-

paul@roscommonpeople.ie

One day, all this can be mine…! We liked this Andrew Fox photograph so much, we had to use it, even two weeks after Roscommon’s championship exit. We can write about politics and the woes of the world some other time. This is just a really nice photograph of a young Roscommon GAA fan, savouring a match programme on the evening of the recent Fermanagh/Roscommon game. A football-mad boy with dreams to be lived out. What might young Paudie Gilligan have been thinking? Where is everyone else? Will that photographer ever move on? tralia, etc. plus a few folk from Met Eireann and the odd farmer or two. And call Enda and Micheal and Joan and Gerry in too, just to annoy them. It must be the wettest July in living memory. We’ve a Spanish student staying with us (a very nice young girl who it was a pleasure to host) and almost everything she’s seen of the Emerald Isle has been through a wall of water. We’ve almost taken to wallpapering the rooms with images of sunshine. It’s embarrassing, this dreadful wet July, but we are assured that ‘Spanish students’ and visitors to Ireland in general don’t expect good weather and aren’t concerned about the rain. As for the rest of us, who aren’t visitors or Spanish

What he was probably thinking: Shine, McDermott, Smith, Cregg, Murtagh…I want to be like them. One day, my name will be in a match programme like this. One day, I might play for Roscommon. Numerous young boys and girls in Roscommon think the same. They can and they will. It may not be for ‘the county’ in every case, but it will be for the school, the club, the parish. They will be the heroes of tomorrow. A few years ago, Shine and McDermott and co. were the small boys in the stand.

students, we’re sick and tired of this wretched summer. We feel cheated, with no barbeques on long sundrenched evenings, no scorching days at the races and hardly a chance to cut the grass. I felt sorry for the organisers of local festivals (and the Family Open Day in Donamon) as I watched the rain fall relentlessly on Sunday. Still, if the Rooskey Heritage Festival (see coverage on pages 28-29) is anything to go by, people defied the elements and came out in large numbers to support their local communities. We brought our Spanish student to the festival and boat rally in Rooskey on Sunday so that she could see a bit more water before she goes back.

Dreaming. Staring into programmes. Now their dreams have come true and they’re on the pitch. One day Shine and McDermott and co. will go back into the stand (when they retire, I hasten to add) and join the critics! And Paudie and co. will move from the stand to the pitch, closer to their dreams. I’m not keen on seeing another of those photos of a glum-looking, obscenely highlypaid Premiership footballer getting off a bus, ignoring fans as he listens to music on his iPod. This photograph is much closer to capturing the magic of sport.

Is it time for a weather inquiry? Pictured at the Donamon Family Fun Day on Sunday were Laoise and Aideen Sweeney. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

‘Nursing homes may have to close beds’ ‘Nursing crisis threatens future of nursing homes’ < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Local nursing homes will be in danger of closure if a “nursing crisis” is not urgently addressed, it has been claimed. The comments were made by a nursing home provider in Co. Roscommon, who

said that they employ 60 people and provide longterm residential care for 50 patients. In a letter to Senator John Kelly, of the Labour Party, which was subsequently referred to Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch, the nursing home provider explained the problem.

“The private and voluntary nursing home sector is experiencing a crisis in the recruitment and retention of nurses,” they wrote, in a letter released to the Roscommon People under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI). The private and voluntary nursing home sector is the majority provider of longterm residential care, accounting for 80 per cent of nursing home beds. “The difficulty in recruit-

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Abi and Tara Duignan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Up to 50% Off Menswear Footwear STOCK CLEARANCE SALE STARTS FRIDAY

ing and retaining nurses is one of the major challenges and outstanding concerns in the nursing home sector,” they added. “This is exacerbated by the fact the HSE is itself recuiting and a significant number of nurses are leaving the nursing home sector to work in the HSE. “There is a real and present danger to existing bed capacity if increasing numbers of nurses are not recruited, with nursing

homes having no option but to potentially close beds.” The nursing provider outlined the “key issues” of concern. “It is incomprehensible that there are insufficient numbers of places for nonEEA trained nurses who require placement on the National Clinical Adaptation Programme,” they wrote. “Significant and inordinate delays in nurse registration

with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland are preventing private and voluntary nursing homes from recruiting nurses. “There is complete absence of a workforce plan that recognises the significant growth in requirement for gerontological nursing care, which is increasing rapidly with our ageing population.” They said that there was “urgent requirement” for a number of “immediate ac-

tions” to be taken “to help address the gravity of the issues arising”. Senator Kelly forwarded the letter to Minister Kathleen Lynch, and urged her to “address this situation”. The Department of Health redacted the name of the nursing home provider before releasing the documents under FoI. The nursing home provider’s letter was written on March 26.

Boil water notice lifted for 17,300 residents in Boyle, Killeglan & Castlerea. The new water treatment plants mean restrictions have been lifted for many homes, with more works to be completed by the end of the year. We’re committed to making sure everyone has clean, reliable drinking water.

For more information visit www.water.ie Safeguarding your water for your future.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Snap out of the Sugar Trap Stable blood sugar – the key to optimum health You probably already know that stabilising your blood sugar will go a long way in preventing insulin resistance and diabetes, but did you know that it can completely transform how you look and feel? Balancing blood sugar means an end to to the dreaded 2pm slump, effortless weight loss, stable mood, improved concentration, boundless energy and beautiful skin. Here are some tell-tale signs that you have a blood sugar imbalance: • Energy dips throughout the day • Sugar cravings • Weight loss resistance • Excessive hunger • Irritability or mood swings • Regular headaches or migraines • Waking in the middle of the night When we eat a diet that's high in refined carbohydrates, we buy ourselves a ticket to the blood sugar roller-coaster with nobody at the brake switch. We have a lovely hormone that comes to the rescue: insulin. Insulin helps the body absorb and process sugar effectively, but the excess is stored as fat! When

this cycle happens over and over again, our cells become tired and stop listening to insulin. This leads to insulin resistance, an early warning sign of diabetes. Lean people that can eat whatever they want without gaining weight tend to be insulin sensitive. However, the majority of people aren’t so lucky. Here’s where the mineral chromium can help. Chromium is a trace mineral that balances blood sugar levels and helps insulin carry glucose to cells where it is used for energy. Our bodies depend on an adequate intake of chromium to maintain a normal metabolism and to store fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Chromium and weight loss How can chromium help stimu-

late weight loss? Chromium enhances the activity of insulin, the hormone that carries sugar to the cell before it can do damage to vital organs or be converted to fat. Chromium also targets one of the primary causes of weight gain: fluctuating blood sugar levels. When you eat sugars or refined carbs, insulin levels skyrocket, causing your body to stockpile fat. Due to our depleted soils and processed foods, it is difficult to get sufficient amounts of dietary chromium. Supplementing with chromium helps to regulate blood sugar and keep your body from hanging on to stubborn fat. In this same way, chromium is

thought to control food cravings. Once you have high blood sugar, you become stuck in a vicious cycle: high blood sugar causes you to crave carbohydrates and simple sugars in large quantities. By stabilising blood sugar, chromium helps keep these cravings at bay.

Risk of dietary deficiency: The more sugar and refined carbohydrates you eat, the more likely you are to be deficient in chromium. Consumption of sugar increases the amount of insulin your body must release into your blood stream, therefore increasing the amount of chromium that is used and ultimately excreted in your urine.

What to look for in a chromium supplement? − Always choose an organic chromium source. EFSA (The European Food Safety Authority) has conﬁrmed that this type of chromium is absorbed up to 10 times better than synthetic sources such as chromium picolinate. Organic chromium is the safest, purest form to supplement with.

5 ways to increase insulin sensitivity • Have oily ﬁsh 3 times a week • Avoid omega-6 oils • Sweeten meals with cinnamon • Reduce stress • Take an organic chromium supplement

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Incredible (entertainment) value at Ballygar Carnival this August Bank Holiday Weekend! FREE Family attractions at Heritage & Fair Day (Monday) • Free puppet shows throughout the day • Stilt walkers, unicyclists, jugglers, balloon modelling, Kiltimagh Pet Farm • Modelling jumping clay demonstrations available for kids (please note a charge may apply to this per hour) • Sheepdog trials demonstrations in the Niall Walsh pitch by dog trainer Eamon Egan • Many craft, stall and basket weaving demonstrations… knitwear, jewellery, wood crafts, painting and bespoke scultures • Food stalls, Pig on spit. Crepes/butter making

Free music on Monday Monday will see a plethora of FREE music on the street kicking off at 1 pm with traditional music Cara Ceol playing until 3 pm. Following this, The Big Ideas live band will perform from 4 pm until 6 pm…and the Crossfire live band will round off a fantastic bank holiday Monday with music on the street from 9 pm.

Ballygar Truckin’

MONSTER BINGO €5,000 in prizes – Jackpot €1,500. Singles €10; Doubles €15. Flyers €2. It’s on Tuesday 4th of August at 8.30 pm in Mattie McDonagh Centre. Don’t miss it!

Ballygar Truckin’ takes place this year on Saturday, August 1st from 12 noon, with fun for all throughout the day. Live music, face-painting, barbecue and lots, lots more!

Family fun at Ballygar Carnival There’s a huge array of attractions on offer for a families, with an emphasis on kids ...enjoy!

Crystal Swing & Robert Mizzell The very popular Crystal Swing performs on opening night Thursday 30th July. Admission only €10. A whole host of entertainment will precede Crystal Swing on this opening night at Mattie McDonagh Centre including Sean Nos Dancing, traditional music group The Bize from Athlone, Seanchai (Storyteller Vincent Pierse). Food and refreshments. Ballygar Carnival then welcomes one of Irish country music’s greatest stars when Robert Mizzell and his band on Monday 3rd August at the centre. Admission is €15.

Nature Walk with Elaine For the more easy-going carnival-goer, a Nature Walk and Treasure Trail takes place in the forest with NUIG Ecologist Elaine O’Riordan on Tuesday 4th of August at 1 pm.

Disco with iRadio duo There will be a Disco with iRadio DJ Steven Cooper & renowned DJ Rory Lynam (Wright Venue), who recently headlined Ultra Europe in Croatia. It’s on Saturday night, 1st of August from 11.30 pm at the centre.

Have a great Carnival experience! We hope you have a fantastic Carnival and we would also like to express sincere gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers and supporters of this Carnival. All proceeds continue to go to local community projects. Enjoy.

Wolfe Tones Another eagerly-anticipated band is the Wolfe Tones on Sunday night 2nd of August from 11.30 pm. Admission only €15. Acoustic lined venue for every night’s entertainment at Mattie McDonagh Centre The Ballygar Carnival committee have once again pulled out all the stops and spared no expense while providing a spectacular venue to host musical acts – in the Mattie McDonagh Centre.

Nathan Carter Ballygar Carnival has always been noted for its musical flair and this year is absolutely no different. Perhaps the most eagerlyanticipated musical entertainment of the carnival will be the performance of Irish Country sensation Nathan Carter at the Mattie McDonagh Centre on Friday, July 31st from 11.30 pm. Admission €15. Preceding an, a native of Nathan will be up and coming star Aine Creh rm. perfo also will oy our parish. Country Cowb

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

COMMERCIAL RANGE VOLKSWAGEN RANGE PRE REG VANS 151 VW Amarok 2.0TDI €32,500 + VAT 151 VW Crafter LWB H Roof 3.5 TN €25,500+ VAT 151 VW Caddy Van €12,600+ VAT 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI VAN ( Extras) €16,000+ VAT 151 VW Transporter 2.0TDI 102BHP LWB Blue €19,000+ VAT 151 VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 84BHP €17,500+ VAT 151 VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP LWB €23,500+ VAT 151 VW Crafter MWB DSL €24,500+ VAT GOLF VAN RANGE 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI Van 110BHP €16,000+VAT 141G VW Golf 1.6 DSL Van Extras Nil Mileage €15,000+ VAT 2008 VW Golf TDI Extras €8,200+ VAT 2006 VW Golf Van TDI A/T €6,000 + VAT 2003 VW Golf TDI Van €2,800 PASSAT RANGE ESTATE CARS 142 VW Passat 1.6DSL Comfortline Estate €28,500 2011 VW Passat Highline DSL Estate (Extras)2.0TDI 140BHP €21,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BH Highline €11,500 2002 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate €3,500 TOURAN RANGE 151 VW Touran 7 Seater TDI €29,500 141G VW Touran 7 Seater DSL €27,500 131G VW Touran 5 Seater DSL €24,500 131 VW Touran 7 Seater C/L A/T €26,500 2012 VW Touran TDI 5Seater €21,500 2010 VW Touran 7 Seater €16,950 2008 VW Touran 7 Seater €9,500 2007 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater €8,500 2004 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater €6,000 TIGUAN RANGE 142 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Life & Leisure €27,500 141G VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI Extras Sports Model €26,950 131 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI Sports €25,500 2012 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI €21,500 2011 VW Tiguan 20TDI €19,500 TRANSPORTER RANGE 142 VW Transporter 2.0TDI 102BH Trendline Pack €20,000 + VAT 142 VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB €18,500 141 VW Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP D/D LWB €20,500+ VAT 141 VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB €19,500 131 VW Transporter LWB 140BHP €22,500 131 VW Transporter SWB €16,950 2012 VW Transporter 2.0TDI LWB €18,500 2012 VW Transporter LWB 180BHP 4 motion D/D €17,000 + VAT 2011 VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB 140BHP €13,500 + VAT 2011 VW Transporter 2.0TDI SWB €14,650 + VAT 2011 VW Transporter LWB 2.0 140BHP €14,000 + VAT 2010 VW Transporter 1.9TDI LWB €11,500 + VAT 2010 VW Transporter 1.9TDI SWB €12,500 2009 VW Transporter 2.5 LWB €9,000 + VAT 2009 VW Transporter 2.5TDI SWB Extras €8,500 + VAT 2008 VW Transporter 2.5 TDI LWB Silver €10,000 + VAT 2008 VW Transporter 2.5TDI LWB 4 motion D/D €11,500+ VAT 2007 VW Transporter 1.9TDI SWB Extras €6,500+VAT 2006 VW Transporter 1.9TDI LWB €5,000 + VAT 2005 VW Transporter 1.9TDI €5,500 CADDY RANGE 151 VW Caddy Maxi 2.0TDI 4 Wheel Drive €17,500+ VAT 141 VW Caddy TDI Maxi €12,500 + VAT 141 VW Caddy TDI €12,000 + VAT 131 VW Caddy TDI ( Drop Floor) passenger 5 Seater Maxi €24,500 132 VW Caddy TDI €13,950 2013 VW Caddy TDI Automatic €14,500

2013 VW Caddy TDI €11,800 + VAT 2013 VW Caddy Maxi Life BM 7 Seater DSL Passenger ( Extras) €26,500 2012 VW Caddy Maxi TDI Commercial €11,500 + VAT 2012 VW Caddy Van TDI €12,500 2011 VW Caddy TDI €9,000 + VAT 2010 VW Caddy TDI €8,000 + VAT 2009 VW Caddy TDI €9,000 2009 VW Caddy Maxi TDI Commercial €8,500 2008 VW Caddy TDI Passenger 5 Seater €11,500 2008 VW Caddy TDI €7,500 2007 VW Caddy TDI €6,500 2006 VW Caddy TDI €5,500 2005 VW Caddy TDI €4,500 CRAFTER RANGE 151 VW Crafter 3.0 DSL SWB €24,000+ VAT 2015 VW Crafter 3.5DSL H/R LWB €27,500 + VAT 2013 VW Crafter 3.5 DSL MWB H/R €18,500 + VAT 2009 VW Crafter LWB €9,500 + VAT 2007 VW Crafter MWB €6,000 + VAT TOUAREG RANGE 2008 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Commercial €11,000 2006 VW Touareg 2.5TDI Passenger 5 Seater €7,500 MITSUBISHI RANGE 151 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exect Comm 6 seater €40,000 + VAT 141 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Comm €21,500 + VAT 141 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0 DSL Van €19,900 + VAT 132 Mitsubishi L200 Intense 5 Seater Commercial €333 Tax Extras €25,500 131 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Passenger €25,500 131 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Passenger A/T 7 Seater €32,500 2012 Mitsubishi ASX 2.0DSL Van €14,500 + VAT 2011 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8DSL 5DR 5Seater €15,000 2010 Mitsubishi L200 Intense 5 Seater A/T €16,500 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Comm €12,500 + VAT 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Pick Up Crew Cab Canopy €10,500 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €12,500 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7 Seater €11,500 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero2.5 Sports €9,500 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €10,500 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €6,950 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2TDI SWB Passenger €9,500 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB €6,500 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €6,500 2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Dsl Van €3,000 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sports €4,500 2004 Mitsubishi L200 €6,000 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB €6,500 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Sports €3,000 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Intense 5 Seater €3,500 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Passenger 7Seater €3,500 CITROEN RANGE 2012 Citroen Berlingo Van €10,500 2011 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €8,500 2010 Citroen C4 DSL VTR Plus 7 Seater DSL A/T €11,980 2009 Citroen berlingo DSL Van €6,950 2008 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €6,500 2007 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €5,000 2007 Citroen C4 3 DR €4,500 2006 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €4,500 2006 Citroen C4 Van €4,500 2005 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €3,500 2005 Citroen Despatch €4,000 2004 Citroen Berlingo DSL Van €3,000 2003 Citroen Berlingo €2,000 2003 Citroen Multispace 1.4 Passenger €2,500

TRANSPORTER

141 2013 2010 2008 2011 2008 2007 2005 1996 141 132 2012 2012 2012 2011 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2003 2003 2002 2000 1999 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2004 2013 2011 2009 2008 2006 2005 2005 2003 1999 2008 2007 2006 2000 2000 2012 2011 2011 2011 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007

MERCEDES RANGE Mercedes Vito DSl Van €17,500 Mercedes Vito DSl €15,000 Mercedes Vito DSL Van €10,500 Mercedes Sprinter €8,500 TOYOTA RANGE Toyota RAV4 D4D 2x2 Passenger (15K) €19,500 Toyota Hi Lux 3.0DSL Crew Cab €14,500 Toyota RAV 4X4 €9,500 Toyota Landcruiser LWB €8,950 Toyota Corolla Van DSL €1,000 FORD RANGE Ford Transit Connect €14,500 Ford Transit Custom 125BHP €17,500 Ford Transit T350 High Roof DSL €13,500 Ford Transit T260 €12,500 Ford Kugo DSL Zetec Extras (31K) €21,500 Ford Transit DSL €11,500 Ford Transit T260 €7,500 Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater €11,500 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Van €6,500 Ford Transit Connect DSL €5,000 Ford Focus DSL Van €4,000+VAT Ford Transit Connect €3,500 Ford Focus DSL Van €5,000 Ford Transit Connect €4,000 Ford transit T280 passenger DSL €7,500 Ford Transit Connect T280 €3,000 Ford transit T260 €2,500 Ford Transit Connect T280 €2,000 ISUZU RANGE Isuzu Trooper DSL €2,000 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 DSL €1,500 PEUGEOT RANGE Peugeot Partner DSL €11,000 Peugeot Partner DSL Van €9,500 Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI €8,500 Peugeot Partner DSL Van Black €8,000 Peugeot Partner DSL Van €4,500 Peugeot Partner DSL Van €2,500 OPEL RANGE Opel Insignia DSL 136DSL Automatic Full Leather €24,500 Opel Vivaro DSL €12,500 Opel Astra 1.7 A/T €8,500 Opel Astra 1.3DSL Van €3,500 Opel Vivaro DSL €4,500 Opel Vivaro DSL Com €3,000 Opel Combi DSL €3,000 Opel Vivaro Combi 7 Seater DSL €3,950 Opel Ontara €2,000 SUZUKI RANGE Suzuki Grand Vitara DSL 4x4 Passenger €8,500 Suzuki Grand Vitara DSL Passenger €7,500 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9DSL €6,000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Dsl €2,000 Suzuki Jimmy 1.3 Petrol €1,000 NISSAN RANGE Nissan Qashqui 1.6DSL SVE Passenger 136BHP €18,500 Nissan Primaster 1.9 DSL LWB Extras €11,500 Nissan Note 1.5 Dsl van €6,500 + VAT Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL (38K) €16,500 Nissan Kubistar DSL Van €5,000 Nissan Primastar LWB €7,500 Nissan Quashqui 1.5DSL passenger €9,000 Nissan Primaster LWB €6,500 Nissan XTrail Van Comm €5,000

2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2003

2013 2009 2008 2005 2005 2004

Nissan Pathfinder DSL A/T Nissan Kubistar DSL Van Nissan Navara DSL Crew Cab (5Seater) Nissan Primaster 1.9DSL Nissan Xtrail 2.2 DSL Passenger Nissan Terrano 7 Seater DSL HYUNDAI RANGE Hyundai i30 Van Hyundai Santa Fe Comm Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger Hyundai Santa Fe 7 Seater DSL Hyundai Santa Fe Commercial Hyundai Tucson 2.0DSL Comm Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 seater Hyundai Tucson 2.0DSL Passenger Hyundai Santa Fe DSL Hyundai Santa Fe DSL RENAULT RANGE Renault Traffic DSL Van Renaullt Trafic DSL Renault Kangoo DSL Van Renault Traffic Kombi DSL 6 Seater Renault Trafic DSL Renault Trafic DSL Van Renault Laguna DSL Extras Renault Master 2.7 Pick up 5 Seater Renault Kangoo DSL Van Renault Trafic DSL Van Renault Master 45kms Renault Megane 1.5 DSL Van Renault Trafic DSL LANDROVER RANGE Landrover Discovery 3 Comm Landrover Freelander DSL Landrover Freelander 2.0 DSL Landrover Freelander DSL FIAT RANGE Fiat Scudo 1.9DSL Passenger 6 Seater Fiat Scudo 2.0 DSL Fiat Scudo 1.9 DSL KIA RANGE Kia Rio DSL Kia Sorento 2.5DSL Kia Carnival DSL 7 Seater Kia Sorento DSL Passenger Full Leather Kia Sedona DSL Kia Sedona DSL

2011 2007 2004 2000

OTHER MAKES RANGE Skoda Yeti DSL Passenger ( Ambition) Ssangyong Kyron DSL ( Choice) Nissan XTrail 2.2DSL Passenger Suburu Forester 2.0DSL

141 2012 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2005 2004 2002 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2004 2004 2004 2006 2005 2003 2001 2006 2005 2002

BUSES RANGE 141 VW Shuttle SWB 9 Seater 131 VW Shuttle 9 Seater (15K) 2011 VW Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline Extras 2.0TDI 140BHP 2011 VW Sharan TDI 140BHP 7 Seater 2009 VW LT Bus 15 Seater (9K) 2008 VW Shuttle 9 Seater 2006 VW Sharan TDI 130BHP 7 Seater 2005 Ford Transit 9 Seater DSL Bus 2001 VW Caravelle 9 Seater 2000 Ford Transit 15 Seater Bus

GALWAY ROAD, PORTUMNA, CO. GALWAY. PORTUMNA: Tel.: 090 97 41390 or 090 97 42200 • TUAM: Tel. 093 26411 Email: sales@alhayesmotors.com • www.alhayesmotors.com

€5,000 €4,000 €7,500 €3,000 €5,000 €4,500 €14,500 + VAT €15,000 + VAT €14,500 €10,500 €8,500 €6,000 €8,500 €4,500 €3,000 €2,000 €13,500 €11,500 €8,000 €11,500 €9,500 €5,000 €5,000 €4,500 €3,500 €4,500 €3,500+ VAT €4,500 €2500 €9,000 €6,000 €4,500 €2,000 €4,000 €3,500 €2,000 €11,500 €6,500 + VAT €8,500 €5,000 €4,000 €3,500 €15,500 €5,000 €3,500 €2,000 €39,500 €36,500 €33,500 €25,500 €21,000 €15,000 €6,500 €7,500 €3,000 €2,000

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

GENUINE USED CARS QUALITY USED VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES PRE REG CARS 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline €29,500 151 VW Jetta 2.0TDI €25,000 151 VW Polo 1.4TDI €18,500 151 VW Polo 1.0 5DR petrol €16,000 151 VW Golf TDI €23,500 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI Van €16,500 + VAT 142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L “0” mileage €16,950 142 VW Golf Highline TDI Sports €22,500 141 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI €25,950 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI €19,500 141 VW Touran 1.6 TDI 7 Seater €27,500 141 VW High UP 5Dr €12,950 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T €21,500 132 VW Jetta C/L A/T €24,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline €21,000 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline €18,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI €19,500 132 VW Polo Cross TDI Extras €17,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €13,950 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM €22,500 2013 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras €26,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L €15,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater €24,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline €19,500 2012 VW Jetta Petrol (10K) €15,000 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL Passenger €18,500 BEETLE RANGE 141 VW Beetle 1.6DSL €22,500 131 VW Beetle Sports Model 140BHP €22,500 2012 VW Beetle Sports Model 140BHp €19,500 2005 VW Beetle 1.4 €5,000 PASSAT RANGE 142 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM (7K) €23,500 141 VW Passat 1.6 BM Choice €22,500 141 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L €26,500 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” line €24,500 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline €25,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line €23,000 131 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Comfortline €23,500 131 VW Passat 2.0TDI CC €29,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline €23,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €22,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM €21,500 132 VW Passat TDI Highline €24,500 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line €24,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €18,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L €17,500 2012 VW Passat C/L Petrol (10,000kms) €16,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP €19,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €16,500 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports C/L €17,500 2011 VW Passat 1.4TSI Petrol C/L €14,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline €14,500 2009 VW Passat 1.9TDI C/L €11,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0DSL C/L A/T €11,500 2008 VW Passat 104TSI Petrol €7,500 2008 VW Passat 2.0TDI C/L A/T €9,500 2008 VW Passat 1.9TDI €9,500 2007 VW Passat 1.9TDI €7,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI €6,500 2005 VW Passat 1.9TDI €5,000 2004 VW Passat 1.9TDI €4,000 PASSAT CC RANGE 141 VW Passat CC Extras €35,000 2013 VW Passat CC Extras €29,500 2012 VW Passat CC Extras €24,500 2011 VW Passat CC Extras €21,500 2010 VW Passat CC Extras €18,500 POLO RANGE 141 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T €18,500 141 VW Polo 1.2TDI €16,500 141 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €14,950 132 VW polo TDI (33K) €16,000 131 VW Polo 1.2TDI €15,000 131 VW Polo 1.2 TDI Cross €17,500 2012 VW Polo Cross 1.2 €12,500 2012 VW Polo TDI €13,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 Comfortline Petrol €12,950 2011 VW Polo 1.2TDI €12,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €11,500 2010 VW Polo 1.4TDI Sports Model €10,500 2010 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €10,500 2009 VW Polo 1.4TDI €8,500 2009 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €8,500 2008 VW Polo 5DR €7,500 2007 VW Polo 1.4 TDI €7,000 2006 VW Polo 5DR €6,000 GOLF SV MODEL RANGE 151 VW Golf TDI Highline SV 5Seater €28,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline A/T €20,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Comfortline €19,000 2011 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline A/T €17,500 2011 VW Golf TDI Plus €16,500 2010 VW Golf TDI Plus €13,500 2009 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline €11,500 2008 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline €9,500 2006 VW Golf TDI Plus €7,500 GOLF RANGE 151 VW Golf TDI 5DR T/L Sports €24,500 142 VW Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP 6Sp Highline €25,950 142 VW Golf TDI 5DR Highline Sports €23,500 142 VW Golf TDI 5DR T/L Sports €22,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline €22,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Trendline €21,000 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI H/L A/T €24,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI Automatic €22,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack €22,500 131 VW Golf 1.2 5DR Petrol €17,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR €19,500 131 VW Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP highline €22,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR €18,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline €21,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR Plus €19,500 2012 VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T Extras €19,500 2012 VW Golf Plus TDI A/T €19,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline €16,500 2011 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr €16,500 2011 VW Golf Plus Comfortline A/T (15K) €18,000 2010 VW Golf 1.6TDI €13,500 2010 VW Golf 1.9TDI 3Dr Extras €13,000 2010 VW Golf 1.4 5Dr Petrol Comfortline €11,500 2009 VW Golf 1.4 5DR €9,500 2009 VW Golf GT Sport 1.9DSL Extras €11,500 2008 VW Golf 1.9TDI €10,500 2008 VW Golf 1.4 5DR €9,500

2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 142 141 141 141 132 131 131 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 132 2011 2011 2010 2008 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2001 151 142 141 141 131 131 131 131 131 2013 132 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 1997 151 151 141 2013 132 131 131 2012 2011 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 142 2011 2011 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2002 2005 2002

VW Golf TDI 3Dr GT Sport €10,500 VW Golf 3 DRGT Sport 1.4TSI 170BHP €8,500 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR €7,500 VW Golf 1.45DR sport €6,500 VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR €6,000 VW Golf GTI 2.0 200BHP Extras €6,000 VW Golf 1.9TDI Comfortline €6,000 VW Golf 1.4 5DR Comfortline €4,500 VW Golf 1.6 Comfortline A/T €3,500 VW Golf 1.4 5DR Comfortline €2,500 VW Golf 1.4 5DR €2,500 JETTA RANGE VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline €23,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI H/L €24,000 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline €22,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L €21,500 VW Jetta TDI Highline €23,000 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline A/T €22,500 VW Jetta TDI Comfortline €21,000 VW Jetta Petrol €19,500 VW Jetta 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp €24,950 VW Jetta 1.6TDI €18,500 VW Jetta T/L Petrol €15,000 VW Jetta 1.6TDI €16,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI €13,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI €11,500 VW Jetta Petrol C/L €9,500 VW Jetta TDI €9,500 VW Jetta Petrol €7,500 VW Jetta TDI €7,500 VW Jetta DSL €6,000 AUDI RANGE Audi A5 DSL Extras €29,500 Audi A6 2.0 TDI Extras – Leather /Navig Roof Bars €22,500 Audi A3 1.6DSL Extras 3DR €16,500 Audi A4 2.0DSL Extras €18,000 Audi A6 2.0DSL A/T €12,500 Audi A4 TDI €8,500 Audi A6 3.0TDI V6 Quatro ( Auto) €6,500 Audi A6 2.0TDI €7,500 Audi A4 TDI €6,500 Audi A3 1.6 5DR €5,000 Audi A6 2.0TDI Extras (Leather) €6,000 Audi A4 TDI €6,000 Audi A4 TDI €5,000 Audi A6 TDI €5,000 Audi Quatro 2.5TDI A/T €4,500 Audi A3 20TDI €4,500 Audi A4TDI €3,000 AUTOMATIC RANGE Mitsubishi Pajero Exect 5 Seater €333 road tax €40,000 + VAT VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack A/T White €26,500 VW UP High 5DR A/T €13,950 VW Polo 1.4 C/L A/T €18,500 VW Amarok 2.0TDI 180BHP A/T Extras €26,500+VAT VW Touran 2.0TDI 140BHP 7 Seater DSG C/L €27,500 VW Touran 1.6TDI C/L €26,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI C/L DSG 140BHP €24,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL A/T 7 Seater €31,000 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L €22,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI C/L €23,500 VW Golf Plus C/L A/T €19,500 VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L €21,000 VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line €19,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L €18,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP DSG €19,500 VW Jetta Petrol A/T (10K) €16,500 Nissan Micra A/T €9,500 Toyota Auris D4D A/T €13,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline €18,500 VW Golf Plus TDI C/L €16,500 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline (50K) €14,500 Volvo S40 DSL Extras A/T €14,500 Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6DSL VTR 7 Seater €12,500 VW Passat TDI A/T €11,500 Opel Astra CDTI 5DR A/T DSL €8,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP A/T Comfortline €10,500 VW Golf GT DSL 1.9TDI A/T €10,500 VW Jetta 1.9TDI C/L €8,000 VW Passat 2.0TDI A/T €6,500 Fiesta 1.4Ghia DSG (38KL) €6,000 Mercedes E270 Dsl A/T €4,500 Nissan Pathfinder DSL Comm A/T €5,000 VW Passat DSL C/L A/T €4,500 VW Golf 1.6 C/L €3,500 Mercedes Ml 270 DSL A/T €3,500 Nissan Micra 1.0 A/T €1,350 7 SEATER RANGE VW Touran TDI 7Seater €29,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exec 5 Seater Comm €40,000 + VAT VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater €26,500 Vw Caddy TDI Maxi 7 Seater extras €26,500 Opel Zafari DSL 7Seater €22,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DSl A/T 7 Seater €31,000 VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 seater €24,500 Ford Kugo Zetec 4WD Passenger (31K) €21,500 VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater €25,500 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7Seater (Leather) €10,500 Kia Carnival DSL 7Seater €8,500 VW Touran TDI 7 Seater €9,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7 seater €11,500 Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater €11,500 Opel Zafari DSL €8,000 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater €6,500 Fiat Dobla 1.3 Dsl 6 Seater €4,000 Opel Zafari Petrol 7Seater €6,500 Peugeot 307 DSL 7 Seater €6,500 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater €7,500 Renault Scenic DSL 7Seater €5,500 Ssangyong Rodeus DSL 7Seater €5,000 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater €6,000 Mitsubishi Grandis 7 Seater Petrol A/T €3,950 Ford Galaxy 7 Seater DSL €4,500 Renault Scenic 1.4 €3,500 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater €5,000 ESTATE CAR RANGE VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline DSL Estate €27,500 VW Passat 1.6DSL Estate €16,500 Toyota Avensis 2.2DSL Estate €13,500 VW Passat 1.4TSI C/L Estate €10,500 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BH Highline €11,500 Opel Vectra DSL Estate €6,500 VW Passat 1.6 Comfortline Estate €6,500 Toyota Avensis 2.2 Verso 7 seater €9,500 VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate €3,500 VW Golf Estate €6,500 VW Golf TDI Estate €2,950

131 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2002 131 131 2011 2009 2008 2008 2006 2003 2002 2001 141 2011 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2004 151 141 141 2013 132C 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2000 131 2007 2007 2007 2002 131 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2001 1997 141 132 131 2011 2011 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2003 2003

MERCEDES RANGE Mercedes Vito DSL €15,000 Mercedes C270 DSL €11,500 Mercedes E200 DSL €9,500 Mercedes A180 DSL €4,500 Mercedes 2.7DSL E Class €7,500 Mercedes E220 DSL A/T leather €4,500 Mercedes C270 DSL A/T €3,500 BMW RANGE BMW 116 2.0DSL 5DR Extras €22,500 BMW 316 DSL ( White) (extras) €27,500 BMW 320DSL €18,500 BMW 2.0DSL €13,500 BMW 320DSL €11,500 BMW 520DSL Extras €13,500 BMW 316i €6,500 BMW 316 DSL €4,500 BMW 318i DSL €2,500 BMW 316 DSL €1,850 HYUNDAI RANGE Hyundai 130 Van €13,500+VAT Hyundai i30 SW 1.6DSL €12,500 Hyundai Getz 1.1 5DR €7,500 Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 Seater €11,500 Hyumdai Santa Fe 2.2 DSl Comm €7,500 Hyumdai Santa Fe 2.2DSL passenger €8,500 Hyundai Getz 1.0 5DR €3,500 Hyundai Touscan 2.0DSL Passenger €6,000 Hyundai Accent 1.3 €3,500 Hyundai Trajet 7 Seater €5,000 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 €2,000 MITSUBISHI RANGE Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2DSL Extras 5Seater €333 Road Tax €40,000 + VAT Mitsubishi Spacestar 1.2 5dr Extras €12,500 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSL Van €19,900 + VAT Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL Passenger €25,500 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater €25,500 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL €15,500 Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 DSl van €14,500 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater €18,500 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Extras A/T €16,500 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 (7K) CZC Coupe €9,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Passenger €11,500 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7 Seater €11,500 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5Petrol €6,950 Mitsubishi Pajero Sports LWB €9,500 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3 €5,950 Mitsubishi Colt 5 Dr €5,000 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL passenger €8,500 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0DSL 7 Seater €8,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 Passenger 5 Seater €10,500 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater DSL 4 x 4 €6,500 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5DSL Van €2,500 + VAT Mitsubishi Colt 5DR €4,500 Mitsubishi Grandis Petrol 7 Seater A/T €3,950 Mitsubishi Pajero 3. 2LWB 7 Seater Passenger €3,500 MAZDA RANGE Mazda 3 1.6 DSL Saloon Sports €16,500 Mazda 6 2.0 Touring DSL €7,500 Mazda 3 Sports €6,000 Mazda 6 2.0 Petrol €5,000 Mazda Domino 1.5 A/T €1,650 FORD RANGE Ford Focus DSL H/B €18,500 Ford Kugo DSL Zetec (31K)Extras €21,500 Ford Mondeo DSL Titinium Model €16,500 Ford Mondeo DSL €13,500 Ford Mondeo 1.8DSL €10,500 Ford Focus 1.6 €10,500 Ford Mondeo DSL €8,500 Ford Focus DSL €7,500 Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater €11,500 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Choice €6,500 Ford Mondeo 1.6SX €5,500 Ford Focus 1.6DSL €6,500 Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR €5,000 Ford Mondeo DSL €4,500 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL €4,500 Ford Fiesta 5DR Petrol €4,500 Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL €3,950 Ford Focus 1.4 5Dr €4,000 Ford Focus Ghia 1.8DSL Sal €3,000 NISSAN RANGE Nissan Qashqui 1.6 Petrol €16,500 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL (38K) €16,500 Nissan Micra 1.0 5Dr €9,500 Nissan Note DSL 1.5 Van €6,500+VAT Nissan Tida 1.6DSL €9,500 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL Passenger €11,500 Nissan Primera 1.6 Petrol €6,500 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL Passenger €9,500 Nissan Pathfinder DSl 7 Seater €9,500 Nissan Note 1.5DSL SVE €6,500 Nissan Almera 1.5 €4,500 Nissan Tida 1.5 DSL €9,950 Nissan Tida 1.6 Petrol €4,500 Nissan Almera €3,000 Nissan Primera 1.6 €3,500 Nissan Xtrail Passenger €4,500 Nissan Almera €3,000 Nissan Tino 1.8 MPV 5DR €3,000 Nissan Micra €3,000 Nissan Micra 1.0 5DR €1,500 Nissan Micra 1.0 5DR A/T €1,350 OPEL RANGE Opel Astra 1.3CDTI €16,500 Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSL €22,500 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI A/T 160BHP Elite Model Full Leather €23,500 Opel Combi 1.3 DSL Van €7,500 Opel Vivaro 2.0DSL Comm €11,500 Opel Insignia 2.0TDI €12,500 Opel Corsa 1.3DSL €10,500 Opel Astra 1.7SL A/T €9,000 Opel (Vauhall ) Astra 1.4 Life €8,500 Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr €6,000 Opel Vectra DSl €7,500 Opel Corsa 1.2 3Dr Extras €5,000 Opel Astra 1.4 Sp.SXI €6,000 Opel Vectra 1.6 €5,000 Opel Zafari 1.6 7Seater €6,500 Opel Vectra 1.6 €4,500 Opel Astra 1.4 Sp.SXI €3,500 Opel Corsa 1.0 5DR €2,500 Opel Vectra 1.6 €2,000 Opel Signum 20DSL Estate €3,000

2011 2008 2007

PEUGEOT RANGE Peugeot 3008 DSL Extras Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI SR Peugeot 207 5DR Peugeot 207 3Dr Petrol 20K Peugeot 308 1.6DSL (40K) Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR Peugeot 407 1.6DSL Peugeot 407 DSL Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR Peugeot 206 DSL Peugeot 407 1.6DSL Peugeot 407 2.0 petrol Peugeot 406 DSL Raphier Extras RENAULT RANGE Renault Clio 1.2 Executive Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Dynamique (29K) Renault Master 35 125 Executive Renault Laguna Intaile3 2.0DSL 150BHP Renault Laguna DSL Renault Megane 1.4 petrol Renault Megane Coupe DSL Renault Laguna 1.9DSL Renault Megane 1.5 DSL SEAT RANGE Seat Leon 1.6TDI Style 47K Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR Seat Cordoba 1.4DSL 5DR Seat Cordoba Petrol Seat Ibiza 1.2 5DR Seat Inca 1.9 DSL Van SKODA RANGE Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR Ambient Skoda Yeti DSL Skoda 1.6 DSL Skoda Superb DSL Skoda Octavia 1.4 Petrol Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Skoda Superb 1.9 DSL Extras Skoda 1.9TDI Estate Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Skoda 1.9 DSL SUBARU RANGE Subaru Impresso 1.5 Subaru 2.0 X5 Petrol SUZUKI RANGE Suzuki Swift 1.3 5DR Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9DSL Passenger 4x4 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DSL 4x4 7Seater Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol Suzuki Forester 2.0 TOYOTA RANGE Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL 30kms Toyota Auris Van DSl Toyota RAV 4 2.2DSL Passenger 2x2(13K) Toyota Yaris D4D Toyota Corolla D4D Toyota Auris D4D Toyota Auris DSL 5dr Toyota Auris 1.4 5DR Toyota Corolla 1.4 Saloon Toyota Corolla 1.4 Saloon Toyota Avensis 1.6 Petrol Toyota Auris D4D Toyota Corolla 1.4 D4D DSL H/B Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Toyota Yaris 1.0 5DR Toyota Landcruiser LWB Toyota Avensis 2.0D4D Toyota Corolla 1.4 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D Toyota Corolla 1.4 H/B Toyota Avensis Verso 1.8 7Seater VOLVO RANGE Volvo S40 2.0DSL A/T Volvo S40 1.6 DSL Volvo S40 1.6 DSL Volvo S40 1.8 OTHER MAKES Vauxhall Insignia 2.0DSL Saab 95 2.0DSL Full Leather Lexus 2.0DSL

2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2000 1999 1998 1989

SPECIAL OFFERS Ford Mondeo Dsl Peugeot 407 DSL Toyota Avensis 1.6 Petrol Toyota Avensis 2.0DSL Suzuki SX4 1.5 petrol Ssangyong Rodius Passenger 7 Seater A/T Volvo S40 1.8 Petrol Ford Fusion Ford Mondeo DSL Citroen C4 petrol tested Renault Clio 3DR ( tested) VW Bora 1.4 Petrol Mazda 3 1.6 5DR Jaguar DSL S Type Renault Laguna DSl VW Bora 1.9DSL Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Citroen Picasso 1.6 Citroen Xsara 1.5 5DR Mazda 2.0DSL Touring Model Mitsubishi Lancer 1.3 Petrol Mitsubishi Grandis Petrol 7 Seater Audi A4 1.6 Citroen Multispace 1.4 5Seater Opel Astra 1.4 Petrol Opel Astra 1.4 Tested + Taxed Skoda Superb 1.9DSL BMW 1.8 VW Passat CL Petrol VW Golf TDI Estate Citroen Saxo 1.0 Honda Accord 1.8 Petrol Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater Skoda 1.9 DSL Mercedes Vito Van 2.2 DSL Honda Civic 1.4 5DR VW Golf DSL VW Polo 1.4 Saloon ( tested) Toyota Avensis Petrol VW Polo 1.0 5DR ( Tested) VW Passat TDI ( Tested )

2012 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 142 132 2012 2012 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 131 2012 2009 2007 2005 2003 2003 2011 2011 2010 2010 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2007 2006 2009 2007 2006 2005 2000 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2002 2002 2010 2007 2006 2005

GALWAY ROAD, PORTUMNA, CO. GALWAY. PORTUMNA: Tel.: 090 97 41390 or 090 97 42200 • TUAM: Tel. 093 26411 Email: sales@alhayesmotors.com • www.alhayesmotors.com

€17,500 €8,500 €7,500 €7,500 €7,500 €7,500 €6,000 €5,500 €6,000 €3,500 €3,950 €1,500 €2,500 €14,500 €12,500 €11,900+VAT €16,500 €5,500 €4,950 €6,000 €4,500 €3,500 €16,950 €9,500 €7,500 €6,500 €4,000 €2,000 €2,500 €9,500 €14,500 €11,500 €11,500 €6,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,500 €5,000 €2,000 €5,950 €4,500 €8,500 €8,500 €6,500 €4,500 €2,500 €19,500 €10,200 + VAT €19,500 €12,500 €14,500 €13,500 €9,500 €8,000 €7,500 €6,000 €6,000 €7,500 €6,000 €4,950 €5,500 €8,950 €4,950 €4,500 €4,000 €2,000 €2,500 €14,500 €7,500 €6,500 €3,500 €13,500 €6,500 €6,500 €8,950 €5,000 €6,000 €6,000 €5,500 €3,000 €4,500 €4,000 €3,500 €2,000 €3,000 €3,500 €3,500 €4,500 €5,000 €3,000 €2,000 €2,500 €2,500 €2,500 €3,500 €4,000 €3,000 €2,500 €2,500 €2,500 €3,000 €2,000 €1,500 €4,500 €1,500 €1,500 €3,500 €1,500 €1,350 €1,500 €2,500 €1,000 €500 €1,500 €1,500

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Connect & Discover

Industry-focused courses Next meeting of Roscommon Races takes places Tuesday next, 4th August.

Data Analytics & Computing From Big Data to ever smarter software, the ICT industry is a thriving, global business. Athlone Institute of Technology is delivering two free ICT Skills Conversion courses from this September to help you build your successful ICT career. • •

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics

Both programmes are run on a full-time basis and will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work in these thriving industries. They also feature a four-month placement which will give you the opportunity to work with a relevant employer. Talk to our expert staff about these and all our courses at the Tullamore Show – Business Arcade A – Sunday 9 August

Let our expertise help you Secure a career in the ICT industry

@AthloneIT

/AthloneIT

www.ait.ie/springboardcourses

/athloneinstitute oftechnology

AthloneIT

www.springboardcourses.ie

Big post-Galway Race meeting in Roscommon Racing on Tuesday at Lenabane It’s already at the halfway stage for the 2015 season at Roscommon Racecourse and the upcoming meeting on Tuesday next, August 4th, is sure to be one of the year’s biggest. Racing gets underway at 5.40 pm. Of course, with the Galway Festival currently dominating the racing landscape, it’s well and truly a very significant time of the year for the sport in the west of Ireland. Next week’s meeting at Roscommon is traditionally one of the best supported of the year. This is an all national hunt meeting and

once again the first threeyear-old hurdle race of the year in Ireland takes place at Roscommon. The card is made up of three hurdles races, three steeplechases and a bumper. “We’d be hopeful of a very good meeting on Tuesday next, and with the fixture coming just after the Galway Festival, there could be a few pointers at Ballybrit. Horses that run well in Galway are often entered for this meeting,” said Michael Finneran, racecourse manager. The two-day meeting in July was a great success, despite weather conditions

not being very favourable. There was also a healthy turnover in betting, which showed an increase from previous years. “It’s great to see the support we got despite the weather taking a turn for the worse at the last meeting and we’re extremely happy with the figures recorded. The trends are positive and we have the racing community, the business community and many, many people to thank for that,” noted Mr Finneran. The committee are very encouraged to see a large number of race sponsors for this upcoming meeting. These include The Railway Bar, Eurona BriskNet Limited, The J. F. Hanley Group, Diageo, Class Grass and Michael

Holland Tyres. P & G Cards, Athleague are sponsoring The Best Turned Out Horse in each race. There is music in the main bar after the second last race with Billy Garvin. Admission for adults is €13 while for OAP/Student it is €8. There is a Ros Special available: €30 to include admission, race card, two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher. Roscommon Racecourse also offer attractive discounts on group bookings. Further enquiries to roscommonracecourse@ eircom.net 087-2203288 or log onto www.roscommonracecourse.ie for updates. Follow Roscommon Races on facebook: facebook.com/roscommonracecourse.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Combat Your Cravings • Taken in conjunction with a low GI diet this can beneﬁt those struggling with weight, sweet cravings or ﬂuctuating blood sugar • Plays a key role in insulin sensitivity • The only organic chromium supplement on the market, it’s absorbed up to 10 times better than synthetic chromium supplements * • Chromium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels

Email ireland@pharmanord.com for your FREE ‘bad, better and best’ food guide to balancing blood sugar’.

* European Food Safety Authority

CHROMIUM STOCKISTS

CASTLEREA

Hayes Allcare Pharmacy Kearney’s Chemist McSharry’s Pharmacy Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy

ROSCOMMON TOWN

The Tattie Hoaker Health Foodstore RosMed Pharmacy Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy & Health Store McGuinness’ Total Health Pharmacy Hynes’ Pharmacy

BALLAGHADERREEN

Murphy’s/McAnena’s Total Health Pharmacy Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy & Health Store

BOYLE

Brogan’s Total Health Pharmacy Natural Options Pharmacy Ryan’s Pharmacy

STROKESTOWN Healthy Beings Health Food Store

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople UNDER 5’S GO FREE

Family Fun Festival in Tulsk on Sunday

A thank you from Mote Park Conservation Group Mote Park Conservation Group would like to sincerely thank all those who attended and contributed to the successful fundraising concert ‘Summer Time and the Livin’ is

Easy’. Huge thanks to the Roscommon Solstice Choir, Fr. Kevin Fallon, AFKapella and Emerald Storm for a wonderful night of entertainment.

Discounts available for straight sales this weeks used cars: Year 152 141 13 131 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 10 10 10 09 08 08 08 08 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 06 06 06

Colour RED GREY GOLD RED NAVY BLACK GOLD GREY SILVER BLUE BLACK BLACK BLUE GREY BLACK BLUE BLACK BLACK SILVER BLACK BLACK RED GREY GREY SILVER SILVER SILVER GOLD GREY

Make ISUZU DMAX CREW CAB 2.5 DSL 4WD PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 1.6 DSL PEUGEOT 3008 1.6 HDI AUTO PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 1.4 HDI ECOMATIC PEUGEOT 5008 1.6 DSL 7 SEATER KIA RIO 1.4 EX DSL PEUGEOT 508 1.6 ACTIVE (1) 3/17 RENAULT CLEO PETROL KIA CEED SW EX AUT0 1.6 DSL (1) 7/15 OPEL ASTRA 1.2 DSL 1/15 (2) ISUZU D-MAX TWIN CAB 3LT DSL HYUNDAI I10 1.2 PTRL PEUGEOT 308 PLUS 1.6 HDI FORD FOCUS ZTEC 1.6 DSL KIA CEED LS CRDI 1.6 DSL PEUGEOT 207 S 1.4 FORD FOCUS ZETEC 1.6 DSL SUZUKI SX4 1.6 PTRL SALOON VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.8 PTRL AUTO ESTATE AUDI A6 DSL 2LT SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 1.6 PTRL PEUGEOT 407 1.6 DSL (3) 5/15 PEUGEOT 407.1.6 DSL PEUGEOT 307 1.4 ST PTRL OPEL MERIVA CLUB 1.4 PRTL TOYOTA COROLLA LUNA 1.4 PTRL SALOON B TOYOTA RAV D4D 2LT DSL (2) OPEL ZAFIRA 1.9 DSL PEUGEOT 407 1.6 DSL

A massive Family Fun Festival will take place in Tulsk on Sunday 2nd of August, where those who attend can expect lots of activities and a fun-filled day! Taking place in O’Connor Park in Tulsk, the actions kicks off at 1 pm. There is free entertainment all day including a bouncy castle, face-painting, a magic show, live music, balloon modelling, Irish dancing, a musical wizard and a fire dancer! Special guests from the world of Disneyland will also be making an appearance! There will be food and re-

freshments available, with a hot dog stand, ice cream station, a BBQ and market stalls. There will be music throughout the day with ‘The Cover Ups’ performing at 5 pm. There will be a Monster BBQ between 5 pm and 8 pm. Later on the night in O’Connor’s Bar music will be provided by Padraic Cryan. One event which is sure to attract a lot of attention is the Fun Dog Show at 4 pm. There are eight categories involved including cutest puppie under one year, best handled dog by child, dog judge would most like to take home,

finance arranged for cars from 2004 upwards Miles 34,400 10,587 20,150 47233 38,000 54,400 47,000 63,700 68,000 61,700 103,150 85,650 102,000 32,500 32,547 80,500 68,511 63,059 92500 113221 116,700 125348 109,200 51,300 112,000 162,600 111319 118,315

Price €26,000+VAT €19,500 €23,500 €15,850 €19,500 €15,500 €18,500 €8,950 €13,500 €12,950 €19,500 €5,950 €10,500 €10,500 €10,500 €6,500 €8,500 €5,800 €5,500 €9,850 €6,750 €6,500 €6,500 €4,650 €5,250 €6,500 €6,500 €6,800 €4,800

Year Colour 06 L/MIST 05 SILVER 05 BLACK 05 BLUE 05 BLUE 05 SILVER 05 SILVER 05 SILVER 05 BLUE 05 RED 04 GREY 04 GREEN 04 WHITE 04 RED 04 SILVER 04 SILVER 04 LT/BLUE 04 GREY COMMERCIALS 11 GREEN 06 BLACK 06 BLACK 05 ALUM 04 GREEN 08 SILVER

best dressed, most obedient, best groomed, most friendly and dog with waggiest tail! There is also going to be an extensive market and organisers are urging anyone who would like to book a stall to contact

Joely on 086-8763708. Entry fee on the day is €5 with free admission for under-5s. Organisers are also running a free competition on Facebook on ‘The Friary’ page granting free entrance to a family for the lucky winner.

newsbriefs Kilteevan Tidy Towns 7km Fun Walk/Run Kilteevan Tidy Towns are having a 7km Family Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, 2nd of August 2015 at 1 pm. Registration will take place from 11 am on the Sunday (2nd of August) in Kilteevan Community Centre. There is no entry fee, but we ask for a small donation instead please. Starting point of the walk is Kilteevan Community Centre and the route will be clearly marked with stewards along the route. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in Kilteevan Community Centre. Hope to see you all there!

we are looking to purchase or trade in kia sportages from 2011 onwards. top prices given!

Make PEUGEOT 207 SE 1.4 DSL (2) 7/16 PEUGEOT 206 1.9 TURBO HDI (1) PEUGEOT 407 1.6 DSL COMFORT (2) 3/15 PEUGEOT 206 CC 1.6 PTRL CONVERTABLE RENAULT MEGANE 1.5 DSL (4) 3/15 PEUGEOT 307 CC 1.6 PTRL CONVERTABLE KIA SPORTAGE 2LT GSE DSL 4WD (3) HYUNDI ACCENT 1.5 DSL PEUGEOT 307SW 1.6 PTRL (1) 1/15 PEUGEOT 3071.4 DSL (2) FEB 15 PEUGEOT 206 1.1 PRTL (3) 1/15 TOYOTA VERSO 1.6 PRTL PEUGEOT 307 2LT HDI STYLE (2) FORD MONDEO 2LT DSL (3) 2/15 FORD MONDEO 1.8 PTRL RENAULT LAGUNA 1.6 PTRL (4) NISSAN ALMERA 2.2 DSL (3) CITROEN XSARA 1.4 PTRL (3)

Miles 108,750 98,000 147,201 65,500 96,200 154,587 181,200 63,000 119,000 85,000 101,000 140,000 110,000 197200 134,000 140000 85,000

Price €5.950 €2,800 €4,950 €3,700 €3,750 €3,250 €5,950 €2,800 €3,850 €4,500 €2,850 POA €3,500 €2,850 €2,500 €2,500 €2,000 €2,800

CITROEN BERLINGO 1.6 DSL A KIA SEDONA 2.9 DSL 5DR (1) CREW CAB B MITSUBISHI PAJERO 3.2 SWB DSL (2) 1/15 B PEUGEOT 206 VAN 1.1 PTRL (1) B PEUGEOT PARTNER VAN 1.9 DSL HYUNDAI TUSCAN 2LT DSL 4WD B

80,495 96,875 88,500 Low mlg 145275 139,500

€8,950 €6,500 €9,500 €5,000 €2,950 €6,500

order your kia, peugeot, isuzu now & avail of our great trade in prices! phone our sales department for details! www.tomrafterycarsales.ie Toview viewour ourstock stock & & for further information information view view us us at: www.tomrafterycarsales.ie for futhner To

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople Ronan wins British National Dancing title Ronan Kelly, from Ballaghaderreen, son of Senator John and Brid Kelly, winner of the British National Championships in Manchester at the weekend, pictured with his dancing teachers Sylvan Kelly and Shauna Tighe.

Series of WEEE Ireland recycling collections in Roscommon WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, is, on August 4th and 6th, holding a series of FREE WEEE collection events throughout Roscommon. These collection days, supported by Roscommon County Council, will allow people from towns and villages across the county to get rid of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Free WEEE collection events are scheduled for the following locations in Roscommon:

Tuesday 4th August – GAA Club Car Park, Tarmonbarry from 9 am to 12 pm; Tuesday, 4th August – Village Carpark, Curraghboy from 2 pm-5 pm; Thursday 6th August – Community Centre Carpark, Rooskey from 9 am to 12 pm; Thursday, 6th August – Carpark at the Bottle Banks, Ballyfarnon from 2 pm to 5 pm. WEEE Ireland’s newly-launched Annual Environmental Report has revealed that WEEE Ireland collected almost 490 tonnes of electronic waste from Roscommon in 2014. This equates to an astounding 8kg

What you can do… If you can’t make these collection events, you can also get involved and recycle in the following ways: Bring waste batteries back to any retail outlet that sells similar batteries in Roscommon – look out for the special WEEE Ireland blue battery boxes across the country.

All batteries collected are turned into a donation for children’s charity Laura Lynn; Alternatively, you can recycle your batteries for free at your local civic amenity site in Roscommon along with any electrical items you have for recycling or at other designated WEEE

Ireland collection days. For more information log on to weeeireland.ie. As a consumer of electrical items, you are entitled to bring your waste electrical equipment to your electrical retailer when purchasing an item of similar type, i.e. on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis.

per person in Roscommon, double the EU target of 4kg per head. Over 33 tonnes of electrical waste came from WEEE Ireland collections days that were held throughout the county last year. WEEE Ireland is calling on the people of Roscommon to recycle even more electronic waste and batteries in 2015 as the report also revealed that over 25% of Roscommon people are still hoarding or throwing out electrical waste at home. Anything in the home with a battery or a plug can be recycled for free at these collections. Waste collection specialists from WEEE Ireland will be there on the day to help you send your toasters, vacuum cleaners, fridges and every other electrical item imaginable to a better place.

For further information For further information on all future recycling events in Roscommon or to find your nearest civic amenity site, please log on to WEEE Ireland’s website weeeireland. ie.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople

Anti-social behaviour is ’holding Ballaghaderreen to ransom’ Launch of campaign to combat drug threat in Ballaghaderreen SPECIAL REPORT Eoghan Young-Murphy A community group in Ballaghaderreen have encouraged residents to report any instances of drug-dealing in the town, amid growing concerns in the area. At a meeting in the Community Resource Centre in the northwest Roscommon town last week, committee members of ‘Ballaghaderreen Anti-Social Behaviour Taskforce’ outlined their worries. The inter-agency group was formed in 2013, when anti-social behaviour was particularly rampant in the town. Since then, the situation has improved, taskforce member Micheál Frain said, but problems still remain. “Anti-social behaviour was getting into a few estates, holding the town to ransom,” he said. “We weren’t going to be sitting back and let the town be taken away from us by individuals who abuse the system and abuse the services. “Were it not for the stern action and proactive approach of the guards, things would be a lot worse. We haven’t stalled things,

but we have stemmed the tide.” One of the problems that remain, according to widespread public opinion, relates to drug activity in the town. “With the drugs, we have anecdotal evidence that stuff is happening,” said Mr Frain. “Anecdotally, cannabis and lighter drugs like that, but we were hearing about stronger drugs. “There is an issue with prescription drugs as well.” Local sources say there are concerns about cocaine and heroin use. Officially, the Gardaí say that drug use is not rampant in the town, Patricia Madden, another taskforce member, said: “I would say the drug problem would be bigger than the guards would be saying. “That is anecdotally, but it is not being reported.” To encourage the reporting of this, the taskforce have started a poster campaign. Signs are to be erected in various shops throughout the town, urging residents to report any suspicious behaviour.

At the launch: Senator John Kelly, Jo Connolly, Dessie Keegan, Garda Martin Coyle, Michael Scally, Patricia Madden, Micheal Frain, Cllr. Maura Hopkins.

‘Dial to Stop Drug Dealing,’ reads one sign, which reminds people that their calls would be confidential and anonymous. “People don’t have to give their name,” said Ms Madden. “It was felt that there was a small bit of intimidation if they reported something like that. “We have put up a poster campaign, nice and discreetly: ring a confidential helpline if you know any-

thing about drugs and not to be intimidated.” Mr Frain added: “If there is a problem, report it and we are not going to accept it. We don’t want people to be victimised.” Conor Ryan has become well-known recently for his campaigning to have Shannon Valley, the partly ghost estate in Ballaghaderreen, addressed. Vandalism and anti-social behaviour had been ram-

pant in the estate. These problems have decreased in recent times, but Mr Ryan added: “Dumping is still a terrible problem, with stuff dumped in and at the back of vacant houses.” Mr Frain maintains that a lot of the problems in Ballaghaderreen are caused by what he calls “unscrupulous landlords”. “A lot of developers and landlords from as far away as Dublin, Kildare and

Tipperary bought houses in Ballaghaderreen,” he said. “They are letting their houses out to any individual to get money.” Ballaghaderreen was bypassed last year, as a 13 km stretch of the N5 from Westport to Dublin was upgraded. This has had an adverse effect on the town, Michael Scally, another member of the local taskforce, said. “The biggest problem we

Concerns remain over allocation of social housing < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

There remain grave concerns about the potential for antisocial behaviour in a local authority estate in Ballaghaderreen, due to a particular family being offered council accommodation there. In March, up to 60 people attended a public meeting in The Shambles, Ballaghaderreen, amid intense concern over the issue. Local people’s worries were due to the family’s alleged involvement in anti-social behaviour in the town previously. Micheál Frain, a member of the Ballaghaderreen AntiSocial Behaviour Taskforce, said that the matter was still “ongoing”. “It has not been resolved,” he said. “The house is still al-

located to them, but nothing has happened.” He said that the estate in question, located in the town centre, had been “trouble-free for decades, with hard-working people in it”. Mr Frain added: “The owners felt that the particular family that were moving in had been involved in trouble and that it was a step too far. It would lead to anti-social behaviour in the estate and they weren’t going to have it.” He supported that stance, which was raised with Roscommon County Council. “They (the residents) were right,” he said. “They went back to the council and said: ‘We have a relatively quiet estate, with no trouble in it. You are bringing a family that has history.’ “The allocation is stalled at the moment.”

have here is the dilapidated houses in the main streets that are unoccupied, with paint peeling off them,” he said. “The town looks shabby at the moment. “Business premises have closed down, but they aren’t going to reopen. “That is a big challenge facing us here. We need to make the town more attractive for people to shop in.”

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople ‘There was 72 pubs in Ballaghaderreen – now, there are eight’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A Ballaghaderreen community activist has supported former Bishop of Elphin Christopher Jones’ views about the decline of towns in Co. Roscommon. Speaking in the northwest Roscommon town recently, Bishop Emeritus Jones said that towns in the west were more alive socially and economically in the 1940s Micheál Frain and 1950s than today. He said that he saw “very little hope” in the county. Micheál Frain, a member of Ballaghaderreen AntiSocial Behaviour Taskforce, agrees with those comments. “Ballaghaderreen definitely was more socially and economically developed in the 1940s and 1950s,” he said. “And that is a sad indictment. “Ballaghaderreen was a leader, one of the most commercial towns in Ireland. There was 72 pubs in Ballaghaderreen; there are now eight. “A lot of the problems we are talking about today come from unemployment. We had employment in those days.” Mr Frain said that a small number of serial offenders were responsible for a lot of the problems in the town. They are continually receiving legal aid, a practice he disagrees with. He said: “Repetitive offenders should lose their legal aid because they are giving two fingers to the system. “Legal aid is being abused – the same people are getting it all the time.” He also said short prison sentences were a “waste of time”. “One man said the only inconvenience about going to jail was that he would have to get a taxi home,” said Mr Frain. “He was in it for six hours, got well fed, a lovely dinner and even the taxi was paid for by the taxpayer.”

Hopkins calls for reporting of incidents < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A Ballaghaderreen-based councillor, Maura Hopkins, has encouraged residents to “have the courage” to report any instances of anti-social behaviour. She said that the Ballaghaderreen Anti-Social Behaviour Taskforce, of which she is a member, was an important forum that seeks to raise concerns on issues, ranging from “illegal dumping to substance misuse”. She added: “It is extremely Cllr. Maura Hopkins important that the community of Ballaghaderreen remain vigilant and, if they witness any anti-social behaviour, that this be reported to An Gardaí Siochana immediately. “It is important that all of us have the courage to report such incidents in order that they be investigated in an efficient manner.” Cllr. Hopkins also said that there was a need for greater collaboration between areas in relation to sharing of information, promoting vigilance and the importance of reporting incidents. She said: “As a result of recent meetings in Frenchpark, a number of representatives from this area are now involved in the Ballaghaderreen Anti-social Behaviour Taskforce.”

‘I’M GLAD YOU ASKED ME THAT’ POLITICAL BRIEFS, INSIGHTS & MUSINGS

FG, Independents and FF duo had planned power grab! < PAUL HEALY

A threat to Cllr. Paddy Kilduff’s prospects of being elected first citizen of the county last month led to dramatic, behind-the-scenes talks aimed at forming a new Coalition on Roscommon County Council. And, in the event of a withdrawal of support for Cllr. Kilduff’s candidacy for the position of Cathaoirleach, an alternative power block involving Fine Gael, Independents and two ‘breakaway’ Fianna Fail councillors was being lined up. The background to the audacious would-be power grab goes back to last summer. The slimmed-down Council now consists of just eighteen councillors, meaning any party or combination of parties with ten votes has a majority. After last summer’s local elections, a Coalition pact, intended to last for five years, was formed between Fianna Fail’s eight councillors and three Independents, namely Cllrs. Nigel Dineen, Kathleen Shanagher and Tony Ward. When it came to filling key posts, the Coalition members agreed that Cllr. John Cummins would be Mayor (Cathaoirleach) in year one of the Council’s five-year term – and that he would be succeeded by Cllr. Paddy Kilduff in year two. That understanding came under some threat in recent months as Cllr. Kilduff became embroiled in a row with his party colleague, Cllr. John Keogh. That matter is now the subject of an investigation by Fianna Fail HQ in Dublin. Cllr. Kilduff and Cllr. Ivan Connaughton (who is indirectly involved in the row) have both been summoned to a meeting with FF HQ in Dublin in early September. With the Keogh/Kilduff row raging, there was uncertainty prior to last June’s AGM of the Council as to whether or not Kilduff’s ‘coronation’ could be assured. One definite crack in the existing FF/Independents alliance was self-evident with Cllr. Keogh making it clear that he would not be supporting the nomination of Cllr. Kilduff for the prestigious position of Cathaoirleach. Leading up to the AGM it also became clear that a campaign was being waged to persuade other Fianna Fail councillors to defer Cllr. Kilduff’s elevation to ‘first citizen’ status until 2018, and to instead put forward another Fianna Fail candidate for the position this year. An attempt was also made to win over Independent councillors Dineen, Shanagher and Ward to

Move on, nothing to see here! Councillors (flanked by Council staff ) lined up last month for the traditional photograph on the day a new Mayor/Cathaoirleach has been voted in. Cllr. Paddy Kilduff got the top job, but only after some behind-the-scenes drama over the course of several days, as we report this week. Picture: Gerard O’Loughlin.

the idea of a withdrawal of support for Kilduff. They declined, instead insisting they would stick with what had been agreed last summer. However, with pressure on Fianna Fail councillors to look beyond Cllr. Kilduff for the Cathaoirleach role, plans for an alternative Coalition were hastily hatched. The plan was that a new power-sharing pact would be formed. It would consist of the three Fine Gael councillors, five Independents (two of whom are former Fine Gael representatives) and Fianna Fail councillors Paddy Kilduff and Ivan Connaughton. Cllrs. Kilduff and Connaughton were prepared to join the prospective new alliance. As they saw it, they wouldn’t be breaking away from the eight-strong Fianna Fail group of councillors – instead, they were prepared to argue that the new power-sharing pact would only have been formed because Fianna Fail councillors had reneged on supporting Kilduff’s candidacy. According to sources, the audacious FG/Independents/Connaughton & Kilduff alliance was agreed in principle, and was ready to stage its ‘coup’. Some of those lined up to be members of the

new Coalition will – particularly now, after the event – dispute that this was at an advanced stage. There are even some councillors who, quite plausibly, have indicated to the Roscommon People that they had no knowledge of the talks; however their support was being counted upon by the senior councillors who hatched the plan. The three Independent councillors already committed to an alliance – Dineen, Shanagher and Ward – had been represented by Cllr. Ward in the discussions, something which isn’t unusual as Cllr. Ward is the accepted, if unofficial, leader of the block of Independents on the Council. Sources say that Fine Gael and the other Independents were also ‘onside.’ News of the plans for an alternative Coalition were conveyed to Fianna Fail members, who were suitably rattled by the turn of events. After several days’ of intense comings and goings, it finally became clear that there would be no need for a power grab. All Fianna Fail councillors, bar Cllr. Keogh, ultimately supported Cllr. Kilduff’s nomination for Cathaoirleach. He was elected to the position on June 14 by 10 votes to 8.

New death threat to Feighan < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Despite announcing his imminent departure from Dáil politics, Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan received a new death threat last weekend. Deputy Feighan says a twopage letter was hand-delivered to his constituency office on Bridge Street, Boyle, on Sunday or Monday. He revealed the news on Twitter on Monday morning, along with a portion of the hand-written letter in which the warning was made. It reads: “I know the time you

leave the house and I see you coming home. You will get a bullet before long you gay bastered (sic). RIP.” Deputy Feighan said the remainder of the letter was about emergency services in Co. Roscommon. Deputy Feighan said that the staff in his constituency office were “very upset” by the letter, which was subsequently reported to the Gardaí. Gardaí in Boyle refused to comment on the matter. Deputy Feighan recently an-

A section of the abusive letter Deputy Frank Feighan says he received last weekend.

nounced that he would not be seeking to retain his Dáil seat in the next General Election, but he said that he was disappointed that he continued to receive vitriol

over his stance on Roscommon’s A&E. He said on Twitter: “Four years of threats and abuse as I leave politics.”

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NewsPeople Plant Special Offers at

Duffy’s

Dear Old Elphin Festival – this weekend

Telephone: 094 98 62354

€2 Shrubs (cotton lavander) 2 lt pot €2 Primrose (Dunbeg) 2 lt pot€2 Peach Tree €10 Jam Strawberry 2 lt pot €2

Conifers (Leyland Cypress) 2 lt pot

See also page 35 Comhairle Chontae Roscomáin ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL ----------------–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS ROADS ACT 1993, SECTION 75 ROADS REGULATIONS 1994, ARTICLE 12 Roscommon County Council hereby gives Notice of its Decision to close the roads referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The L-1012 (Corrigeenroe-Knockvicar) between Corrigeenroe Cross and the Blackfallow “New Line” will be closed from the Junction of the R285 to the Junction with the L-1013-15. Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted from Knockvicar via R285 to “Bogside” Junction (LP-1008) to junction with the R 284 (Ballyfarnan-Keadue Road). Through Ballyfarnan to Boyle Road junction take LP-1006 to LP-1013 to Corrigeenroe Cross where the diversion will end. Vice versa in the opposite direction. Period of Closure: 10th August – 30th September 2015 Reason for Road Closure: To facilitate Irish Water with the Roscommon Countywide Water Conservation & Network Management Project, Stage 3 Mains Rehabilitation Works Contract no. 4, Watermain Replacement (Boyle) All necessary approach signage and diversion signage will be used at the required locations as per Traffic Management Plan. Residents will be contacted and notified directly by the Contractor in advance of the closure. Closures will be phased to ensure minimum disruption to locals. Map showing proposed closure/diversions are available on www.roscommoncoco.ie Pat Murtagh A/Director of Services, Roads, Community & Enterprise and Culture Roscommon County Council, Courthouse, Roscommon. 30th July 2015

newsbriefs Attention anglers! View the 13pound ‘super trout’! Attention anglers! Come and see the ‘super trout’ which was caught in Lough Corrib earlier this year when you visit Castlerea Agricultural Show. The fish weighed 13 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 33 inches (83 cm) in length. At Castlerea Agricultural Show this Monday 3rd of August this super trout will be on display – throughout the day.

Buy drawing of school – support ‘Alzheimers’ A wonderful opportunity has arisen to acquire a pencil/charcoal drawing of Kilmore National School (situated three miles outside Ballygar on the Creggs Road), on Monday 3rd August at the Fair Day at Ballygar Carnival. Kilmore National School opened in 1892 and closed in 1973. Sadly, this twoteacher school building has fallen into decline. From old photographs, artist Stephen Blake’s

great talent has captured the school as it was in its prime. Organisers are confident that past pupils, families of past pupils and other persons will be keen to acquire their own print of this school building. There is no set price – it’s donations only, with Western Alzheimers receiving all funds raised. Thank you to the following people, without whom this would never have

happened: Stephen Blake (artist), who donated this wonderful piece of art, McGuinness’ Pharmacy, Roscommon (especially Mary Lane) for endless support with the prints, Deirdre Kelly of Western Alzheimers, Roscommon, Peter White, Claremore Framing, Ballybane Entreprise Centre, Galway City, Cregal Art, Galway City and Mary O’Malley, Ballygar Newsletter and everyone who helped.

The ‘Dear Old Elphin’ Festival 2015 will take place this Bank Holiday weekend and all events are free for patrons in what is the third instalment of this very popular festival. This year the festival will start on Friday 31st July with a Crossroads Dance near the Cathedral Green. Patrons will be transported back to the days of the 1940s when Elphin and surrounding area was a mecca for Dance Halls, Carnivals and crossroads dancing. As well as ceili dancing there will have waltzing and foxtrots. On Saturday 1st August the Main Street will be closed to traffic. Stalls selling the best of local produce will be set up and we will be showcasing the traditional crafts of bygone days such as shoemaking, spinning, weaving, wood cutting, threshing, thatching, haymaking, tinsmith and blacksmith (if the weather is poor, many of these demonstrations will take place indoors). The late Pat Kenny is fondly remembered by everyone who knew him and this year the Pat Kenny Poetry Competition will take place at the ‘Dear Old Elphin’ Festival on Sunday 2nd August in The Tower Bar, Elphin. Other events over the weekend will include a Junior ‘Junk Kouture’ fashion parade for budding young designers and an art competition. The theme for the adult art competition 2015 will be ‘a painting/drawing of a gathering’. The festival will finish with an exciting car treasure hunt on Sunday with all proceeds from entries going to the prizes. Check out our Facebook page on www.facebook. com/dearoldelphin2015/ and mark your diaries for 31st July to 3rd August and join us in Elphin, where there will be a warm welcome for all.

Another challenge to conquer! A BLOG Alison McDermott #Intimidation

Week 2 New week, new day – today I started a new week and I’m going to give it my all. I also have my weigh-in result today so I am slightly nervous about this. Even though I know I have put in all the hard work the fear of failure still sickens me. Weigh-in done, I’m delighted with the result. It’s great encouragement and just shows the hard work pays off. Back to walk 3 today and I was going to try and not stop today but the machine got the better of me. A new personal best today! I managed to get to 15 minutes before having to reduce my speed. Although during each session I’ve had to reduce my speed I can see my fitness levels improving and I’m making it further into the 30 minutes before I have to reduce my speed – and I’m running for longer. I may just be starting to enjoy the pod and look forward to my sessions!! On the weights, I’m sticking to work-out 2 and 15 reps for a while on the body sculpting, just until I can build my strength! The time in sásta is flying and even one week in I feel better in myself and I have loads more energy.

Session 6 Whoop! Today I managed to complete walk 3. I’m so over the moon. It’s a great feeling and a personal achievement for me. It shows my hard work is paying off and my fitness is improving.

The pod is getting a little easier and I’m feeling very comfortable on it. It’s great to see the place so busy every day I’ve gone in. The people who use the pods are so encouraging and are great for giving tips on how to pass the 30 mins. They also love sharing how they have got on since they started sásta. It’s very encouraging.

Week 3 (Session 7) So today I started walk 4. Oh my God it’s totally different to walk 3! I don’t think I’m going to get through this walk as easy as the last one! 4 mins in and I had to reduce it, take a minute and tackle it stage by stage. So I reset the speed again and decided I would run until 19 mins. This is when the vacuum and the incline get tougher so reducing and resetting the speed gets me through the 30 mins. As difficult as it is I completed it and the next day I know I will achieve a bit more on it and eventually complete this stage. I didn’t want to make the same mistake again this week by changing my body sculpting work-out and reps together so because I started walk 4 I stuck with Level 2 and did 20 reps. It was so tough after 15 reps I wanted to give up but I managed the 20 reps. I had to keep thinking of the difference the 5 reps would make and of how far I have come in such little time!

Session 8 So session 8 in and still the support is unbelievable. I got stopped a few times today on different occasions to see how I was finding it, with words of encouragement and people saying they had heard about my challenge, wishing me well and saying they would be following my journey #NoPressure! It’s weird having people so interested in

your weight-loss journey. I’m one of those people who follow different people on social media and watch programmes on TV to get inspiration on weight-loss and now people are telling me in the middle of Tesco that they are following my journey and wishing me well. It’s a bit surreal to be honest. Today I was tired and didn’t feel much like going to sásta but to be honest knowing that so many people are following my journey and sending me encouragement helps me during my 30 mins on the pod. I still had to reduce the speed today but I’m beginning to realise that reducing the speed isn’t necessarily a failure – I have to realise I’m not going to be able to just complete these walks after one or two gos on them. Knowing how difficult they are gives me the fight to challenge myself and see my fitness levels increase. I’m happy with my progress to date.

Session 9 I am still on walk 4 but am getting closer to completing it but that didn’t happen today. The sásta Carrick team are brilliant. When you are thinking of reducing your speed they seem to appear and distract you for a few mins and then you realise you’re further into your work-out than you were the day before. Overall today I had to reduce my speed at about 7 mins so just have to manage to keep running for another 7 mins and I’ll have walk 4 complete. I managed to move down a size on the pod suits today which was a great boost for me and another challenge I had set for myself. I have moved up to level 3 on the body sculpting and it’s tough. Of all the exercises on it the one I fear the most is the plank! You have to do this for 30 seconds and at the moment I can just about manage 13 seconds! Guess I have another challenge to try and conquer.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Weekend

PEOPLE

SOCIAL PEOPLE:

SEE YOU AT THE SECRET VILLAGE! Hanna Geever, Airanna and Naomi Cahill in the Secret Village 2013. Picture: Michael McCormack

Feature: Pages 34-37

Acclaim for ﬁrst book by Fuerty-born poet

See page 30

CHOICES FOR THIS WEEKEND…

Festival Fever Festival fever hits the region again this weekend with the Castlerea Rose Festival & Agricultural Show, Ballygar Carnival, Boyle Arts Festival, Dear Old Elphin Festival, O’Carolan Harp Festival and Loughglynn Music Festival all taking place (or continuing, where already underway) over the Bank Holiday weekend. Meanwhile a massive Family Fun Festival will take place in Tulsk this Sunday as well.

Declan Nerney returns for the Race Dance Having recorded numerous top-selling albums to date, and established some great self-penned songs, Declan Nerney continues to enthrall audiences right across the world. Declan will be performing at the race dance next Tuesday 4th August at The Abbey Hotel. Doors open at 11 pm with dancing from midnight.

Launch of The River in Boyle on Saturday < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The Roscommon launch of a Fuerty-born poet’s acclaimed book will take place on Saturday at 6.30 pm at King House, as part of Boyle Arts Festival. Jane Clarke, who now lives near Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow, has enjoyed stunning success with The River since it hit the shelves on June 25. It has featured prominently in national media outlets recently and was Hodges Figgis’ number 1 bestseller across all genres last month. The River is rooted in rural life, owing much to Ms Clarke’s upbringing on a farm in Fuery, on the banks of the River Suck. “The Suck features strongly in the collection and the river is a repeating theme in the collection of poetry,” she said. This is Ms Clarke’s first book, making its success all the more remarkable. “I have always been interested in literature and writing, but I actually only got down to writing ten years ago,” she told the Roscommon People. Her poems have been published in The Irish Times and the Irish Independent, and by many journals, magazines, anthologies and websites. She received the Listowel Writers’ Week Poetry Collection Prize in 2014 and has collected a number of other awards. Mayo poet Geraldine Mitchell will perform the

The Reel Thing sa Chistin tonight

local launch of the book, published by Bloodaxe Books, on Saturday. “Everybody is more than welcome to come along,” said Ms Clarke. The response to the book has been fantastic. Paula Meehan said: “This is not pastoral poetry though there’s plenty of pasture in it, and hens and hay and alders and willows and heifers. There’s a visionary at work here, a shaper and shifter, moving us in language that is plain, exact, and true.” Anne Enright, who launched ‘The River’ in Dublin, said: “Clear, direct, lovely: Jane Clarke’s voice slips into the Irish tradition with such ease, it is as though she had always been at the heart of it.”

At Strokestown Park House this Thursday, 30th of July at 8 pm ‘The Reel Thing sa Chistin’ takes place, featuring two of Ireland’s best known traditional performers in Carmel Gunning and Junior Davey. This evening will be a fitting finale to the house sessions that have taken place during the year.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS minnows

COME DANCING

with Joe Finnegan

The Foyer Café

The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon is proud to present the

RACE DANCE

Declan Nerney

with

NEW RELEASE FRIDAY 31st

Now Open

JJ HARLOWS - Market Square, Roscommon -

Centre Point Retail Park Roscommon KIDS MOVIE CLUB (KMC) Adult & Kids Tickets ONLY €3 each For All Enquiries Tel: 090-6665333 facebook/ C & L plex

Telephone: 090 6626225 Thursday 30th

and his band

Tuesday, August 4th DOORS OPEN AT 11PM DANCING FROM MIDNIGHT ...

Follow the crowds and come early to the Race Dance Abbey Hotel this Tuesday, August 4th Week Commencing Friday 31st– Thursday 6th Movie Times

The Country Ballroom

ANT MAN 2D (12A)

11:50 (KMC); 14:25; 18:45

TULSK INN

HOT PURSUIT (12A)

16:40; 19:15; 21:40

INSIDE OUT 2D (G)

12:00; 17:00

Saturday 1st August:

COUNTRY & IRISH STAR

Pat Costello Admission €5. Doors open 9.30pm.

INSIDE OUT 3D (G)

14:15; 19:25

JURASSIC WORLD 2D (15A)

21:20

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE ROUGE NATION (12A)

13:45; 16:30; 18:45; 21:20

SONG OF THE SEA (PG)

11:50 (KMC); 14:00

TED 2 (16)

16:10; 21:40

TERMINATOR GENISYS 2D (12A)

14:25; 21:30

THE MINIONS MOVIE 2D (G)

11:35 (KMC); 12:15; 17:10; 19:20

P. Kelly’s Bar & Lounge

Saturday 1st:

Blues Confidential

CASTLE STREET, ROSCOMMON

MUSIC ALL WEEKEND Tuesday, 4th August

Race Night with Buck Taylor

Sunday 2nd:

ALL LIVE sport shown

Donna Dunne Band

My Perfect Weekend Nikki Tully Nikki is a Roscommon ladies GAA star You can attend a concert of your choice. What would your choice be? I think it has been done, Ed Sheeran last weekend in Croke Park, doesn’t get any better.. (Unless Westlife get back together!!) What sporting event would you like to attend on your perfect weekend? Nothing better than playing for my club Kilglass Gaels any day! This weekend though Roscommon ladies are hoping for a win over Sligo! Your perfect weekend night out? A night out with friends in Carrick is always a good call! Your perfect weekend getaway or city break? Perfect weekend away would be a getaway, something relaxing! You’re booked into a top restaurant. Who would your perfect dinner guest be? Dennis Bergkamp or Aidan O’Shea! Your perfect weekend read? Roscommon People of course!! I don’t do a lot reading as I’m usually at football! Your perfect weekend TV viewing? The Sunday Game or 8 Out of 10 cats does Countdown – so funny!!

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Mary Butler and Thomas Gilligan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Rising star Donna for JJ’s JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon, welcomes one of Ireland’s most promising up and coming stars when Donna Dunne and her band perform there this Sunday. Since the release of her first EP ‘Woman in Black’ in 2012, Donna has attracted fans from all over the world. Before the release of Donna’s first single, a record deal with Polydor UK was promised by X Factor’s Louis Walsh – but Donna decided to do it her own way. After the release of ‘Woman In Black’, Donna was labelled as the sound of an old 50’s rockabilly singer and the new Imelda May, who is renowned as Ireland’s rockabilly sweet-

heart. Although the ultimate compliment, Donna wanted to be her own artist and travelled to the UK to work with other musicians who felt the passion that she did. Donna recorded ‘Kicks’ and ‘Beale Street’ with studio owner, Brandon Hoadley after a turning point trip to Memphis. Early 2014 saw the release of ‘Way Back Then’ and shortly after, Donna and Brandon secured a six-month contract in Spain coming back home only once to play on the main stage at the Groove Festival supporting David Gray and Beautiful South on the 6th July 2014. When Donna came home

to Ireland, she started performing regularly with different bands featuring some of Ireland’s top performers such as James Delaney, Ed Deane, Jimmy Smyth, Anto Drennan, Donal Kirk, Kevin Malone and many more. Donna also featured in a diva show called ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ alongside Flo McSweeney and Jhill Quinn. The journey of Donna and her band continues with 2015 being the biggest year yet, filled with shows and festivals with an emphasis on the release of their new sounds and album which will be launched at the end of October in Cork.

* No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows- The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Proudly serving

Castlemine Farm selection of pies

Pie and a pint of selected Irish craft beer €10 all day every day.

BEER OF THE WEEK! Barefoot Bohemian Pilsner Lager (4.0% ABV) Bohemians are creative dreamers who defy convention. Our Bohemian Pilsner is just that, an unorthodox lager with complex biscuity malt, soft rounded bitnerness and a twist of spice from the noble Saaz and Hallertau hops. This crisp and adventurous drop is perfect for a chilled out summer session…

JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS

‘Dec’s Bar’ opens at The Plunkett Inn

Inn Dec’s TheBARPlunkett & LOUNGE r Ba CASTLEPLUNKETT Re-opening weekend Friday, 31st July:

Grand Opening Saturday, 1st August:

Music with a host of local artists Sunday, 2nd August:

DJ Cush

It promises to be a bumper weekend in the village of Castleplunkett when The Plunkett Inn Bar & Lounge reopens under the new management of Ballintubber native Declan Conboy. ‘Dec’s Bar’ will be officially opened at The Plunkett Inn this weekend and there is a fantastic line-up of musical entertainment lined up to mark the event. On this Friday night the grand opening will take place while on Saturday night the 1st of August there will be music featuring a host of talented local artists. On Sunday night DJ Cush will be providing the entertainment. The Plunkett inn will also be catering for all types of celebratory occasions including birthday, communion and confirmation parties and is the ideal place to host your special occasion. New proprietor Declan Conboy has gained substantial experience in the pub industry – having working in bars for many years – and he is now embarking on this exciting new project and looking forward to receiving the support of locals. It promises to be a great weekend in Castleplunkett with the official opening of ‘Dec’s Bar’s’ at The Plunkett Inn. Make sure to call in!

Declan Nerney returns for Race Dance Having recorded numerous topselling albums to date, and established some great self-penned songs – and many great cover versions like ‘Stop the World’ – Declan Nerney continues to enthrall audiences right across the world. The County Longford singer has just this week finalised plans for the annual Marquee in Drumlish Festival which will take place in his home town of Drumlish County Longford in mid-August.

In September over 300 fans will join him for his ‘Hooley in The Sun’ on the continent, but will he rest up now ahead of this hectic schedule? No, not at all ….Declan Nerney will bring his wonderful live dance show to the Race Dance at The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon this Tuesday night August 4th. Doors open at 11 pm with dancing from midnight. Don’t miss Declan Nerney after the races on Tuesday night!

Ladies Night in Dalton’s of Fuerty this Sunday It’s in aid of Hospice A night of fashion and style is what’s in store at Dalton’s in Fuerty this Sunday, 2nd of August when a Ladies Night will take place in aid of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. On the night there will be advice and tips from experts on hair, nails, make-up, skincare, fashion, jewellery, hats, shoes, patchwork and quality crafts and angel and tarot card readers. The fun and festivities kick off at 6 pm when a BBQ will take place and music on the night will be provided by Roscommon’s very own Derek Campbell. There will also be a raffle on the night in aid of the future development of the Roscommon Hospice units while there will be a special prize on offer for the Best Dressed Lady. So come along with Sunday evening and enjoy the Ladies Night at Dalton’s in Fuerty, all in support of a very worthy cause.

Legends of music in Arts Centre stage this August! It’s all about the music this August at Roscommon Arts Centre as they prepare for music legends Dervish

A night of Fashion and Style! Advice and demonstrations on the night from experts on: Hair, Nails, Make-up, Skincare, Fashion, Jewellery, Hats, Shoes Patchwork and Quilting Crafts Angel & Tarot Card reader on the night

on August 6th and Brendan Bowyer on August 15th to delight audiences. This will be Dervish’s debut performance at the Arts Centre and with Strokestown native Cathy Jordan leading the troupe, audiences are in for a fantastic evening of music with one of the leading Irish bands on the folk/roots circuit worldwide. Meanwhile, enjoy an evening of nostalgia and great music with Brendan Bowyer at Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday 15th August at 8 pm. The legendary Brendan Bowyer and his Band will perform all of his many hits in this Concert Show

of pure nostalgia. Brendan has the same high energy today as he was renowned for in the exciting days of The Royal Showband and The Big Eight. He will be joined on stage on the night by his daughter Aisling who is fresh from her own highly-rated show in Las Vegas, ‘The Hucklebuck’, the title of course of the biggest of her dad’s six No. 1 hits, which went platinum internationally, and is still as popular today. Tickets for both events are available from Roscommon Arts Centre on 090-6625824 or log onto www.roscommonartscentre.ie.

Glencastle Lounge Glinsk ● Telephone: 094 9655297 Sunday, 2nd August

Raffle on the night in aid of the future development of the Roscommon Hospice units.

Glinsk GAA Fundraising Social (Slave Labour Auction)

Music by Bumblebee Honey Admission €5. Raffle on the night. Doors open 9pm

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Geraldine Moran, Karen Feeney and Christina Tighe. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Ursula Maher, Seán Mulroy, John Masterson and Debbie Maher. Picture: Andrew Fox

Sensational Festival can inspire Rooskey’s comeback < PAUL HEALY

T Out & About

his was just what Rooskey needed. It’s common knowledge that this great, picturesque village has taken serious knocks in recent years. There was the devastating factory fire and its eventual complete closure. There was the decline of the angling industry that has been synonymous with Rooskey for decades. There was the bypass of the village a few years ago, considered by most locals to be a negative development. The closure of the hotel a few years ago – it has yet to re-open – was another serious blow to an increasingly fragile village. Like every other town and village in Ireland, Rooskey’s businesses and households also suffered due to the economic downturn – with job losses, emigration and reduced incomes. I think it’s fair to say that Rooskey, for so long a thriving village with a prosperous factory and bumper river-based tourism trade, took a few years to come to

terms with its stark decline. Now Rooskey is fighting back. Perhaps I need to declare an interest. I grew up in the village. As I wrote (at length) in my book ‘Nothing About Sheep Stealing,’ Rooskey was a ‘world class village,’ one with an intoxicating mix of characters, both locals and visitors. It had Hanley’s factory – employing up to 700 people at its epic peak – and it had that sensational cruiser and angling trade on the River Shannon. It also had, and largely retains, a distinctive character. It was with heartfelt pride therefore that I observed a truly fantastic inaugural Heritage Festival being held in the village last weekend. Due to various commitments, I couldn’t attend as much as I would have liked, but we did get to Rooskey on both Saturday and Sunday, and, as the feedback on Facebook will verify, it was inspirational to see the crowds, the quality of the attractions and the very tangible sense of a village and a community fighting back. On Saturday, when the weather was beautiful, the crowds were very big. On Sunday, when the rain fell pretty incessantly, the crowds were still big. A huge boat rally being held in conjunction with the festival saw up to 100 cruisers converge at the harbour for two

nights. It was like old times. The pubs were more often than not full. People were smiling. There were attractions for children and adults. The ‘Big Red Barn’ was a big success as a live music venue. There was a great emphasis on the heritage of the area, and lots to see and do. It was a pleasure to meet old school-friends, to see people I hadn’t met for years. The village and its people were bursting with pride. It may have been ‘just’ one weekend, but it was a spectacular indication to us all of what is achievable, of the possibilities. Of course it has to become an annual event. Moreover, it should be the catalyst for Rooskey’s fightback. Now it’s time to get the hotel open, to create jobs in the area, for new entrepreneurs to take a chance and place their faith in the village, and for every effort to be made to develop angling tourism at the Shannon in Rooskey. Last weekend, Rooskey was alive to its past and its future. The magnificent Rooskey Heritage Festival Committee should take a huge bow this week. So should all the ‘Rooskey-ites’ who came out, and came home, in astonishing numbers. They have fired the first shots in Rooskey’s comeback.

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Coman Conroy, Lauren McDonnell, Adam McDonagh and Martin McDonnell. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Mary Sheridan, Ciarán Mulligan, Lorna Beer, Michael Doyle and Grace Ross. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Charlie, Rory, Anna, Kate and Lorna Raftery and Sandra Cunningham. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Liam Lynch, Ali Murphy, Oisín Nugent and James Lynch. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Sophie and Katelyn Carey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Nessa Buckley and Cara Duggan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Julia Naughton, Leah and Colm Naughton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Out & t Pattern Aboeu swell Brid

Festival

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Eddie McMenamin, Jimmy Lennon and Malachi O’Brien. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Martina and Natalie McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Deirdre, Stephen and Caoimhe Tyrrell. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Clodagh, Eva, Tara and Gareth Mulligan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Rooskey Heritage Festival on Saturday afternoon last were Deborah McDonnell, Lisa McDonnell, Alexandra and Naomi Duzynska. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Larry and Mary Harrison. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Linda O’Sullivan and Eileen McDonnell. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS

Pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival were Sally Towey, Luna O’Connell, Orla Smyth and Catalina O’Connell. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival were Orla Smyth, Maura Donnellan and Ava Smyth. Picture: Andrew Fox

The Ambassador, the Americans and the people of Ballintubber! < PAUL HEALY

Pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival were Con and Niamh Connor. Picture: Andrew Fox

Out & About

ast weekend’s Heritage

and Eileen Óg Festival in Ballintubber was a huge

success. The arrival of the American Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley, on Monday topped off a wonderful month in the village, during which a number of American professors and students have been based in Ballintubber for what has proven to be a highly successful archaeological project in the area. Committee chairperson Eileen Kenny told the Roscommon People this week that the presence of the American visitors had brought

a great, joyous buzz to the village in recent weeks. “It’s been like O’Connell Street in Dublin,” she quipped, “meeting our visitors walking up and down, with smiles on their faces!” Ms. Kenny said that the people of Ballintubber were very honoured to welcome the US Ambassador on Monday. Ambassador O’Malley visited Ballintubber Castle and was highly complimentary of the archaeological project, the village itself and the warmth of the people. The festival itself was a major success with huge crowds attending. A ‘Gala Farewell Party’ – with a Barbeque – was held in Kenny’s Bar & Lounge on Monday

evening. A number of local bands performed and two local sisters presented a special ‘Lord of the Dance.’ While some of the visitors have now returned to America, the official departure is this Saturday, and as such a final farewell takes place this Friday night. Eileen Kenny: “There’s a pub crawl between the two pubs in the village! There will be a presentation to the American group in Kenny’s on Friday night. It’s been a memorable time for everyone in Ballintubber and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped in any way.”

Pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival were Michael Ryan, Eileen Kenny and John Hopkins. Picture: Andrew Fox

Colin Jaramillo pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballintubber Heritage Festival were children from the Ballintubber area. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Send your photographs or articles, etc., for attention of Shane, to news@roscommonpeople.ie

On The Record with SHANE REYNOLDS

Cheerin’ for Sheeran Not many people have the ability to captivate 80,000 fans for an hour and a half on stage but that’s exactly what superstar Ed Sheeran did two nights consecutively in Croke Park last weekend. Concert-goers from across the region attended the spectacular event, and the Plymouth-born singer once again endeared himself to his Irish fans. Apart from his near-flawless performanc-

Pictured at the Ed Sheeran concert last week were Grace Kelly, Amanda Keane, Martina Hegarty, Sheila Mullarkey, Aine Scally and Sarah Connolly.

es, he was joined on stage by Dublin rockers Kodaline, as well as singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. He also played a wingman for Kodaline’s Jason Boland who proposed (successfully) to his girlfriend on stage. Fans who made their way to Croke Park spoke very highly of Sheeran’s energetic performance, and of the entire production of the gig under lights at GAA Headquarters.

Pictured at the Ed Sheeran gigs in Croke Park are Catherine Keville, Eoin Clifford, Grace McElhone, Tracey Glancy, Emer O’Dowd and Siobhán O’Dowd from County Roscommon.

CONVENTOF MERCY GRADUATION

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Jamie Murray and Ailbhe McNamara. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Brideswell Pattern Festival were Peader Kelly and Ciara Molyneaux. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Convent of Mercy, Roscommon Graduation were students Rachel Hastings, Aoife McDermott and Riona Delaney.

Cynic Gal

Shelly Madden

Mean, Girls?

A girl scans the room. She fears she has seen the worst, and a second glance confirms this. The unthinkable has happened. That bitch is wearing her dress. If someone doesn’t immediately reassure her that she is wearing it better than that harlot, she is out of there quicker than Usain Bolt. Why would we prefer to believe that this situation ended in pulled pigtails instead of a Facebook photo of the two captioned ‘Twinsies!’? Because the world loves a catfight. The emphasis of rivalries between seemingly warring females has long been fodder for the rumour mill. Take Britney versus Christina, for example. Every attempt was made to drive a rift between the two singers when neither of them seemed to know exactly what was going on. Then again, it was the 90s and we probably needed the distraction from inflatable handbags and body glitter. While these items waned in popularity, the idea of feminine hostility did not. There still exists an aura of forced competition whereby females are pitted against one another in a metaphorical ring for our entertainment. Does the whole universe go mad for girl on girl? (Easy, lads.) Just look at how the Taylor Swift versus Nicki Minaj ‘feud’ on Twitter escalated – the cybersphere grew positively giddy at the prospect of two ladies actually proving the theory that all women secretly hate each other. Said argument turned out to be nothing more than a misunderstanding but that didn’t stop the endless prattling of ‘and then Nicki said this and then Taylor said this…’ besmirching our news feeds. How do we live in an age where even the leading media outlets are reporting celebrity spats like schoolyard gossip? We are all guilty of ingrained stereotyping of girls and boys, whether we like it or not. I have always said that I would prefer male offspring as their brutish, mucky ways seemed preferable to the veiled connivery of their female counterparts. You could say that’s slightly misogynist but if you’ve ever been involved in a sisterly brawl over an item of clothing, you’d be praying for a penis every time. Boys seem to have that beautiful kind of relationship where they get mad, punch each other, and all is forgotten. Ladies are constructed in reverse order whereby our sugary sweet falsetto tones to fellow women signal that danger is imminent. That said however, one must be careful when we generalise in such a manner. Not all boys are soccer-playing hooligans and not all girls are rumour-spreading hags. This practice of gender rigidity leads to inaccurate preconceptions of women in the media. It seems that the majority of television and film scripts have a similar vein running through them, utilising dichotomous tropes such as buddy male camaraderie and female arch-rival showdowns. Men are awarded the humour element while women have to content themselves with barbed dialogue and an imbued hatred for womankind. It’s about time that we ease up on the bitch fights. Some of us do actually get along quite well, you know. I’d go so far as to say that my lady friends are not just catty sidekicks whose boyfriends I plan on sleeping with as a plot twist. To sum it up: we need to be a little more Bridesmaids and a little less Bride Wars.

Check out even more sarcastic ramblings from Cynic Gal at http://cynicgal.ie/.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Loughglynn Music Festival

Queen of the Woodlands 2015

Saturday, 1st August - Monday, 3rd August

Loughglynn Music Festival takes place this weekend Queen of the Woodland 2014 winner Alisha Callaghan.

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

COLEMAN’S

Food Store & Post Office Loughglynn Telephone: 094 98 80001

Incorporates Queen of the Woodlands 2015 This year The Queen of the Woodlands competition will be the opening act to take place on Saturday, August 1st, in what is the culmination of the annual Queen of the Woodlands Festival and The Loughglynn Music Festival. Nine beautiful young ladies will

compete for the title of ‘Queen of the Woodlands 2015’. After an evening of partying and fun the girls will take to the stage at 9 pm sharp to be interviewed by Gerry Glennon of Mid West Radio, our compere on the night. The crowning of The Queen of the Woodlands will take place at 11.30 pm, with reigning Queen

Alisha Callaghan handing over the mantle. The winning Queen will get to represent us at the Roscommon Selection night for Tralee 2016. The winner will also receive an array of fabulous prizes. Also all the contestants receive a commemorative gift. Come out and support the girls

and come early to avail of a special entrance rate. The Brendan Shine Band will provide the music and non-stop entertainment for the evening. The festival continues with Johnny Brady on Sunday night and Derek Ryan on Bank holiday Monday. There is a late bar each night during the festival.

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Forde Bros BALLINLOUGH LTD. Aluminium & uP.V.C. Doors, Windows, Patios & Conservatories, Curtain Walling • ALL OF OUR WINDOWS AND DOORS HAVE INTERNAL GLAZING

• We supply double and triple glazing – whichever our customer requires • All our doors are secured with 5-point locks

Tel/Fax: 094 964 0525 Mobile: 086 8120324 www.fordewindowanddoors.ie Email:fordebrosltd@hotmail.com

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

Castlerea Co-operative Livestock Mart Ltd. TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249

Contestants in the Queen of the Woodlands at Loughglynn Music Festival last year – Sadbh McDermott, Rebecca Cox, Ciaran Roddy (Escort), Sinead Garvey, Andrea Flanagan.

THURSDAY WEEKLY

Sale of Bullocks, Heifers, Cows, Calves and Weanlings ALL SALES COMMENCE AT 11 AM 3 RINGS IN OPERATION FORTHCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY 3RD AUGUST CASTLEREA MART WILL HOST

The Castlerea Agricultural Trade and Craft Show ON MART GROUNDS FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Councillor

Michael Creaton Best wishes and continued success to Loughglynn Music Festival Tel. 094 9621115 / 086 3647435 Email: cllrmcreaton@roscommoncoco.ie Cloonard, Loughglynn, Co. Roscommon

Wishing the Loughglynn Music Festival continued success from

CONNAUGHT SCAFFOLDING SERVICES LTD BALLYHAUNIS

Tel.: 094 9630198 email: connachtscaffolding@eircom.net

Queen committee members Queen committee members are Carmel Grady, Dympna McDonnell, Mamie Creaton, Annette Morris and Una Conway. Adjudicators are Maureen Claffey, Castlerea, Rachel Hardiman, Shannonside Radio and Evelyn Nolan, Tooreen (former contestant in the Rose of Tralee).

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Queen of the Woodlands 2015

Loughglynn Music Festival

Saturday, 1st August - Monday, 3rd August

Benny’s Deli Home Bakery, Delicatessen & Restaurant

Main Street, Castlerea t. (094) 96 20575 bennysdeli.com

facebook.com/bennysdeli

@Bennysdeli

Benny & Madeline and all the staff at Benny’s Deli wish Loughglynn Music Festival every success.

Joanne Behan, Glann, Kilkelly (Sponsor: Harmac Castlerea)

Maria McCarthy, Loughglynn (Sponsor: Cllr Michael Creaton)

Karen Leetch, Lisacul (Sponsor: Sean Creaton’s Bar, Lisacul)

Stephanie Hannelly, Loughglynn (Sponsor: The Village Inn, Loughglynn)

Siobhan O’Connor, Tarmon, Castlerea (Sponsor: Sean Connaughton Building Contractor, Gorthaganny)

Queen of the Woodlands 2015:

Meet the contestants

Wishing the Queen of the Woodlands and Loughglynn Music Festival continued success BEST OF LUCK TO RIONA ON SATURDAY

KEARNEY’S CHEMIST MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA Tel: 094 962 0055 • Fax: 094 96 21746 • Out of Hours Service, contact: 086 2832273

Call to Kearney’s for all your Photographic needs, 4x6, 5x7, 6x8, 6x9, 8x10, 8x12 photo’s available Capture your holiday memories in a personalised Photobook

Kate Culligan, Loughglynn (Sponsor: Boland’s Bar, Fairymount)

Chloe Carroll (Sponsor: Tony and Ann Coleman)

Jennifer Leyden, Fairymount (Sponsor: Iron Images, Una and PJ Conway)

Contestants in the Queen of the Woodlands 2014, with their escorts – Rebecca Cox, Eoghan Cahill, Eibhlin Regan, Ciaran Roddy, Sinead Garvey.

For the winner… The lucky winner will receive a perpetual trophy sponsored by Lynch Roofing and a substantial cheque, which is sponsored and will be presented by James Creaton, Loughglynn. She also receives shoes sponsored by

Pairs Shoes in Castlerea, a bag sponsored by Glamorize, a Newbridge chain sponsored by Gentique Castlerea, a Cosmetic Hamper sponsored by McAnenas chemist and numerous other gifts and vouchers.

The winning Queen will also get to represent us at the Roscommon Selection night for Tralee 2016. Also all the contestants receive a commemorative gift.

Riona Geraghty, Loughglynn (Sponsor: Eire Og GAA Club)

Buy a photo frame and get 5 4x6 photo’s FREE

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

The

Secret Village Festival

Magical and mystical: Ballaghaderreen ready for ‘Secret Village’ Festival < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Over 1,000 people are expected to descend on Ballaghaderreen for the third annual ‘The Secret Village’, an arts, culture and music festival, which takes place in the woods just outside the town

centre on Saturday and Sunday August 8/9. This scenic area was once used as allotments for many of the town’s residents, but it is no longer used for that particular purpose. However, nowadays, the unused land transforms once a year into a roots

music extravaganza. The stunning setting fills adults’ minds with thoughts of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, while children marvel at this magical place drawn straight out of a fairytale. The event was first staged in 2013. Next week’s version is set to be

the biggest yet, with an extended site now going deep into the forest. A total of 25 acts will perform on two stages over the weekend. Adding to the music, countless crafts and trades can be found dotted

throughout The Secret Village. In a throwback to a bygone era, wood-turners and blacksmiths will be among those performing demonstrations. The event certainly will be child-friendly, with a variety of old-style amuse-

ments and treasure hunts among the entertainment on offer. The amusements are built on-site specifically for the festival. This ensures that people of all ages will converge on the northwest Roscom-

mon town for the festival, which will run from 2.30 pm to 11 pm on both the Saturday and the Sunday. For more information, see ‘The Secret Village Festival’ on Facebook or call Spell’s Bar, the co-organisers, on 094-9860144.

Kildare band Bunoscionn preforming at annual The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen last year.

Christina Dowd and Cathy O’Reilly at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen last year.

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

Ballaghaderreen & District Credit Union Limited Education Loans from 6% at Ballaghaderreen & District Credit Union Limited. 094-9860522 Email: info@ballaghcu.com Website: www.ballaghcu.com Education Loan: * This loan rate is available to all members for 3rd level college expenses. Proof of loan purpose will be required, a suitable guarantor will also be required if the student is a borrowing member. Know your loan: Representative example €3,000 loan repayable over 12 months 12 monthly instalments of €258.20 Rate of interest 6.00% variable Representative 6.14% APR Total amount repayable is €3098.28 Your student loan is also insured at no direct cost to you the member. On a loan from Ballaghaderreen & District Credit Union Limited you benefit from: No Additional Fees No Lump sum or Early Repayment Penalties Ballaghaderreen & District Credit Union Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. *Loans are subject to approval. Terms & conditions apply.

The Secret Village weekend in

SPth FEr LLS h

Thursday 6 iday 7th Saturday 8t Sunday 9th

Village Jams with many surprises Acoustic Stage - Beer Garden AFTER VILLAGE PARTY

- Monday, 10th August facebook/spellsbar ballaghaderreen

Telephone: (094) 9860144

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

The

Secret Village Festival

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

The

Secret Village Festival

Wishing the Secret Village Festival and Loughglynn Music Festival every success from

Senator John Kelly & Bríd Castlemore, Ballaghaderreen (086) 8094698 – Available 24/7 Thank you for your courtesy over the last number of years from John Kelly - The Labour Party.

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

MURPHY’S Claire Kerrane, Alan Towey and Nicola Hever enjoying the craic at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen in 2014.

PHARMACY The Square, Ballaghaderreen Telephone: 094 98 61967 ● Pharmacy ● Medical & Health ● Cosmetics & Beauty Supplier

godirect.ie AND SAVE THOUSANDS!

DUBLIN ROAD, BALLAGHADERREEN, CO. ROSCOMMON Tel. 094 9861326 Fax: 094 9862568 Mobile: 086 8348011

Locals wish festival the best of luck < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

AND SAVE THOUSANDS ON YOUR NEXT CAR!

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

godirect.ie

T R U S T E D LO C A L C A R E

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

Main Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon (094) 98 77933

Barry Phillips with Laura and Maria Corrigan at The Secret Village Arts Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen in 2014.

Local community activists have backed next week’s Secret Village Festival in Ballaghaderreen to be a wonderful success. Cllr. Maura Hopkins, of Fine Gael, said that a huge amount of time and effort had been put into the organisation of the arts, culture and music festival. She added: “The festival is in its third year and has proved to be a big event in the calendar for the people of Ballaghaderreen and surrounding areas. “It brings a huge amount of our young people back to the area, with well over 1,000 people attending last year over the weekend. “It also brings new

people into our town, which creates a spin-off to the community for the weekend. A festival like this is very unique and has received hugely positive feedback to date. “The age-group it taps into is very important in creating an image of our rural areas as a great place for young people and families to enjoy a festival. “The eclectic nature of the festival – from demonstrations in woodturning, African music and dance, to creative filming – offers something for everyone to experience and enjoy.” Micheál Frain, who helped to organise the Lake and Legends Festival in Ballaghaderreen a few weeks ago, also wished the event well.

He said: “It is one of the fastest-growing fringe festivals in the west of Ireland, one that has got serious traction over the past couple of years. “The fact that its setting is in the heart of a rural town in the west of Ireland adds to its mystique. It is situated in an area known as ‘The Plots’, which were purposely-built garden areas in the time the town was being designed. “It is not out on a mucky field on the periphery of the town, but is dead smack in the centre of the town, which is very unique in itself and very close to other services and amenities in the area. “I wish them the best of luck and continued growth.”

Mr Frain also said that the event was “well-managed and trouble-free”

and provided an important tourism boost to the town.

OPENING HOURS:

7 Days a week Mon-Sun: 12.00pm - Late • CALL AND COLLECT • FAST FOOD ALWAYS FRESH

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE Stephanie Conway and Edward Donegan in the Secret Village 2013.

Best wishes to Barry and all the crew from

Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

Tel. 094 98 62233 • 094 98 62222 Keepin g yo u in t h e pict u re a ll ye a r ro u n d

Bunoscionn fans at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen in 2014.

Hanna Geever, Airanna and Naomi Cahill in the Secret Village 2013.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

The

Secret Village Festival

Ballaghaderreen community rallies to ‘bypass the bypass’

YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE

Cllr. Maura Hopkins Clinic open each Friday from 10am to 1pm, Main Street, Ballaghaderreen. If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact me on

M: 086 856 4206

< EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Next week’s Secret Village Festival in Ballaghaderreen is part of the local community’s efforts to ensure the town continues to fight any negative impact arising from the opening of the Ballaghaderreen Bypass last September. There were fears that the 13 km stretch of road – which meant that users of the N5 (Westport to Dublin) no longer passed directly through the town – would have a

hugely adverse effect on local business. However, an energetic group of volunteers are determined to ensure that is not the case. The town has also suffered the effects of the recession recently. The Lake and Legends Solas Festival, which took place in mid-July, was a great success. It included events and activities to suit all ages. Hopes are high that the Secret Village Festival will prove equally successful.

Barry Flannery and Ivan Samson at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen last year.

email: cllrmhopkins@roscommoncoco.ie maurahopkinsfg @hopkins_maura Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from Tommy, Anne and all the staff at

Mannion’s Bar A colourful Bunoscionn fan enjoying the music and craic at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen last year.

Ballaghaderreen Telephone: (094) 9860137

Best wishes to the Secret Village Festival from

Deirdre McDermott, Gearoid O’Connor, Donna McDermott and Shelly McKeon in the Secret Village 2013.

Atturra and her Friends from Italy and France Dancing in The Dark at The Secret Village Arts, Roots & Grooves Festival in Ballaghaderreen in 2014.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Living&Lifestyle

The perils of sharing too much online!

From My Kitchen Table

MIRIAM KERINS

I’d imagine private investigators and family law solicitors across Ireland will probably be rubbing their hands with glee as they gear up for lots of new clients…whose other halves have been indulging in late-night emails and ‘phone calls or are doing a spectacular amount of overtime with no evidence of ﬁnancial remuneration showing in the joint bank account… Well folks, the ‘tsk, tsk, nudge, nudge, wink, wink’ gossip brigade was left salivating last week following revelations that the world has a new breed of cheater and he/she is a user of Ashley Madison, the website that boasts it has over 38,015,000 members, (over 40,000 of which are reputed to be Irish) whom they very helpfully assisted to cheat on their partners! However, last week this Ashley Madison site, whose disgraceful tagline is ‘Life is short. Have an affair’ was sensationally hacked, putting thousands of its married members’ personal information at risk with details of profiles, names, addresses, credit card data, nudie piccies and secret sexual fantasies out into the public domain. In short, the dirty, rotten, lying, deceitful, two-timing cheaters have been outed, rendering the ‘dating’ site’s PR people to immediately morph into damage control mode assuring their scared sxxtless clients that they were taking “every possible step toward mitigating the attack.” Oops, too little too late I’d say. Now, bear with me, and I’m not judging here; no, really I’m not, but I kinda see a trend; don’t you? I mean, desperate situations often need desperate measures and if someone, let’s just suggest a middle-aged, paunchy and bored husband; one whose

pacemaker makes the microwave ping every time he sees yer wan down at No. 3 doing the gardening in a sexy apron and Marigold gloves, wishes to indulge in, ahem, let’s say, a colourful, so-called designer sex life by enjoying kinky seven-hour Tantric sex marathon sessions with slappers who use their immovable parts as bait; well then that’s the emotionally-stunted cheater’s business. And, for the record, most busy wives, me included, can’t even manage to summon up the energy to sleep for seven hours, never mind indulge in other more strenuous activities, but I digress. However, last week, thanks to the unlawful, disgraceful work of ‘cyber terrorists,’ cheaters of the world have been hacked and outed and I’d imagine private investigators and family law solicitors across Ireland will probably be rubbing their hands with glee as they gear up for lots of new clients with suspicious and worried wives, whose other halves have been indulging in late-night emails and ‘phone calls or are doing a spectacular amount of overtime with no evidence of financial remuneration showing in the joint bank account suddenly seeking their expertise. You see readers, when you think about it, these weasels have stupidly joined Ashley Madison; (and other similar sites); have gone ahead and given their personal details and credit card info because they’ve actually sat for hours, days even, and contemplated having a bit on the side. They’re not the sorry sods who’ve mistakenly indulged in a drunken, impulsive, highly regrettable and shameful one-nighter – which I do NOT condone, nor would I ever forgive, by the way – and I have to say, even though they have now been illegally hacked and are in an impossible situation, I find my sympathy is non-existent. You see, in trying to have their cake and eat it, I feel these men don’t have the liathróidí or the integrity to face the fact that there is clearly a problem with their ‘real life’

relationships and they have failed to do the manly thing, which is address it and try, with all of their might, to fix it. As I write, I can only imagine the bombshell and impact these revelations are now going to have on those thousands of once-happy, once-ignorant Irish families whose entire lives will now be thrown into a cataclysmic crisis due to someone’s selfish infidelity and all because he/she could hear the loud ticking of their biological clock igniting their insatiable urge to indulge in a higher form of sexual experience rather than simply stopping off at the supermarket for a bunch of flowers, buying a bottle of wine, booking an intimate dinner or even sending a saucy text, which by the way I’d bet would have gone a long way towards getting them lucky with a late-night grope or three from a very tired, but I’d imagine, grateful wife when the dog’s been fed and the kiddies have been packed off to bed. But no, ya couldn’t do the simple thing could ya? Ya wanted to be in da zone, and now your decision to act out your sexual fantasies outside of your marriage has led to your membership of what is essentially a high class brothel, and is now threatening to destroy your family’s entire world. Look lads, while I am truly sorry for your situation, and even more so for your families’ devastation, and while I am extremely concerned regarding the blatant, illegal invasion of privacy, which is unacceptable and very worrying, I have to try and open up your horny eyes and enlighten you. The fact is, these online temptresses may have a cutesy pie figure now, but you listen to me when I say, the Roman Empire fell and so will her boobs and tight little butt cheeks, d’ya’ hear me, and then what’ll ya do? Expect your loving wife, the mother of your kids, the woman with real curves, ones so defined and comfy you could probably sit on them, to take your sniveling, cheating ass back? Well little man…will ya?

Croagh Patrick Climb for MS Ireland raises over €5,000 Earlier this summer a accepted the cheque on to climb Carrauntoohil in group of 31 people from behalf of MS Ireland. County Kerry, the highBallyforan and surThe group are planning est peak on the island of rounding areas climbed a second ‘Trek for MS’ Ireland. Croagh Patrick in aid of in 2016 where it is hoped MS Ireland. A few local men climbed the reek last year and decided to climb again this year, this time to raise funds for this charity, which is close to their hearts. The final total was €5,641.50. A presentation night was held in the Big Apple, Ballyforan on Saturday 13th June Tony Coughlan, Ballyforan pictured before he continues his and Mr Aidan Larkin ascent of the upper slopes of Croagh Patrick. A group of climbers and organisers pictured at the presentation night held in the Big Apple, Ballyforan on 13th June 2015.

Jennifer Gacquin and Majella Kelly present a cheque for €5,641.50 to Mr Aidan Larkin, MS Ireland.

Climbing for MS – a group of climbers pose for a photograph on top of Croagh Patrick.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Living&Lifestyle

FRANKLY SPEAKING

Frank Brandon’s unique take on life ...

Bureaucracy frustating businesses – and a ‘dead cheap’ bargain In last week’s piece I talked about the programme that was recently shown on telly about the old traditional pubs still left in Ireland, and I suppose the overwhelming feeling was that we were lucky to still have them, and that it would be in everyone’s interest to keep them open. Most of those featured were familyowned, and in many cases had been handed down from generation to generation, and while there is no doubt that times have been tough for all businesses, they were still open and carrying on the very important pub tradition in their respective areas. And so the inescapable conclusion is that after suffering so badly for the last number of years in all areas of retail, and as we now are told recovery is on the way, you would think that everyone in authority would do their best to help and support long-suffering businesses. Then I heard a lady on the radio from Waterford City who runs a business which has been 50 years in existence, Dunphy’s Shop & Hardware, and she told a tale of bureaucracy and political correctness that you would find hard to believe. Dunphy’s have a big open yard frontage where people can drive in, pick up a bale of briquettes, or a bag of coal, or just park while they were inside in the shop getting their bits and pieces, and that particular area was invaluable to their business. Now the Town Council have slapped a compulsory purchase order on the yard because they are setting up a new cycle lane for the many people who have now taken up the sport of cycling. Now I’m not like George Hook, who makes no secret of his contempt for cyclists, and all they stand for, but I feel sure that the council could bring their cycle lane elsewhere. The lady

YESTERDAY’S NEWS

What It Said In The Papers by SHANE REYNOLDS

but somehow, I can’t see a huge rush to buy it! I know we’ll all need one some day, but knowing your coffin is waiting out in the shed for you wouldn’t be that good for your mental health. Many years ago a coffin magically appeared on the roadside near Creggs – investigations confirmed that it had been ‘borrowed’ from Chrissie Kilby’s and left on the road for a ‘good one’! Could it be that it has once again come to life and is now back on the market in Wexford? Anyway I’ll keep an eye on the sale and see how it goes!

Magical May

Pictured at the Donamon Family Fun Day were Michelle McGovern, Declan Ward and Shauna McGovern. Picture: Andrew Fox

from Dunphy’s was in no doubt that the loss of their parking area will have such an adverse effect on their trade that sooner rather than later their 50year-old business will be forced to close with the loss of several jobs. She said they are now competing with all the multi-nationals like Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Dunnes and SuperValu, and even though all those (and more) have opened in the last 15 or twenty years, Dunphy’s have had to adapt and are still ‘going strong.’ How sad and ironic, if, after all that and the recession as well, it was the action of their own City Council that was instrumental in bringing them down. Let’s hope sanity and reason will prevail and there will be somewhere else found for all the budding Sean

100 Years Ago O’Donovan Rossa’s Funeral The American liner – St Paul – which left New York on July 17th, under the stars and stripes, carried the body of O’Donovan Rossa back to his native land, where just 50 years ago he was sentenced to penal servitude for life for asserting the doctrine of independence of small Nationalists. After five years of a brutal prison treatment that aroused the attention and called forth the condemnation of all civilised Europe. Rossa was released and deported to the US, where he arrived just 45 years ago and were practically all the remainder of his life was spent. Rossa returns to his country as he left it – for his last words about Ireland were a reaffirmation of the national creed he had professed and practiced all his life.

Kellys and Stephen Roches to enjoy their ever-increasing (in popularity) sport, but it can’t be at the cost of losing a local institution.

Unusual sale Sticking with the sunny south-east, but moving sideways to Co. Wexford and website Donedeal has an unusual item for sale where a Lovely Oak Coffin, with one careful owner from new, is on offer for the paltry sum of €99. There are one or two scrapes (so the owner mustn’t have been that careful) – the casket is very comfortable, although when the seller tried it out he said his legs were sticking out, which would appear to be a bit of a problem, but as he said it’s Dead Cheap, and it’s looking for a good home. I’d say it’s a bargain,

Mrs Donovan Rossa, who arrived in Ireland last week, has requested Mr TJ Clarke, an old friend of Rossa’s President of the Wolfe Tones memorial committee, to take charge of all the funeral arrangements. The funeral will take place on Sunday, 1st August, to Glasnevin, where Rossa will be laid to rest beside Stephen’s and O’Leary, O’Mahony and “Leo”, and its other gallant Irishmen, his comrades, who through the Fenian movement, preserved Ireland from national destruction, and gave her courage and hope in a future of freedom and equality among the nations of the world. When Mrs Donovan Rossa, who was assisted by her daughter, removed the upper portion of the lid of the coffin, revealing the features of the dead patriot beneath a glass shade, the Rev Father O’Flanagan, late CC, Roscommon, addressed those assembled, and said the remains had been sent across the ocean with a parting blessing from the Irish race in the US, men from every avenue of life assembling,

Changing to a less morbid subject and one of the national pastimes is to give out about home-produced television programmes, especially comedy and light entertainment ones, and, in truth, a lot of the times they do leave a lot to be desired. Last night, Friday, I tuned into Imelda May’s new TV show on RTE and I have to say I thought it was just fantastic – I think she herself is an amazing artiste but the line-up she had on last night, musically, was absolutely top class…the Hothouse Flowers, The Lost Brothers and some band with apes in the name, were all excellent, but my new musical heroes, Kodaline, stole the show. I’m so sad I missed them in Galway last weekend, and have said I’ll catch them the next time, but sadly I’ve been told that old grey-haired men who remember The Stones, The Beatles, Manfred Man, The Shadows, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich (not many remember them), and all the greats of the sixties, should stay at home and listen to their vinyl LPs. Be that as it may (no pun intended)

and some of them coming together after long years to shake hands over the bones of Rossa, and to pledge themselves to work in the future united for the sake of Ireland.

50 Years Ago Macra men told of great changes in Irish agriculture The 3rd annual dinner of Macra na Feirme, held in The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon, was an outstanding success. With the full house notice up two weeks before that night, the attendance was assured and once again the festivities, the speeches and the dancing were of such a high standard that its inclusion as one of the top functions in the county is assured for many a day to come. After the toast of Uachtarain na h-Eireann had been proposed by Mr P. Henigan, National Vice-President of Macra, he said that great changes have taken place in Irish agriculture

but Imelda put on such a good show that I’m looking forward eagerly to the rest of the series – the good start will make it difficult to keep up such a high standard, but here’s hoping for a few weeks top quality entertainment on Friday nights. Yesterday, Sunday, I had to miss the Open Day in Donamon due as they say to unavoidable circumstances, but as I drove towards Galway City at around mid-day I couldn’t but reflect on the various festival committees in our area and how they must be looking in horror at the ongoing downpour. Now I have no idea whether the bad day affected any of the attendances at the Heritage Festivals in Ballintubber and Rooskey, the Pattern Festival in Brideswell, the Environmental one in Lanesboro, the Vintage Day in Mountbellew, or the Open Day in Donamon, and I hope that it didn’t, but it’s sad to think that on the last weekend in July we can’t rely on having any summer weather. I had met Fr. Pat Hogan on Friday evening and he told me all was set for the Big Day, but he was hoping the weather God might look down favourably on Sunday – sadly he didn’t, but there’s always next year.

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, I have told you in the last few years of Gortnadieve native Delia Hegarty, as she celebrated her 100th, 101st and 102nd birthdays – sadly she wasn’t to make 103. At the weekend she passed to her eternal regard. She was a truly remarkable woman, and my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. ‘Till next week, Bye for now

in the last 15-20 years. “We, who have been privileged to be associated with, or members of Macra na Feirme in that period can testify to that. Looking back over recent years we record much technical progress in the field of scientific agriculture. We can point to greater awareness on the part of most farmers to equip themselves with knowledge of modern farming methods, great use of machinery, greater use of fertilisers and the introduction of co-operative marketing of farm produce etc.” The Chairman later congratulated Mr Paddy Clayton, Athleague, on being awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Farm Management competition. He also thanked the management of the Abbey for excellent service and Mr Seamus Duke, B. Agri. Sc, who he said, more than anybody else, could claim a major share of the credit for the success of the function. A most enjoyable dance followed.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

FarmingPeople Sheep Management, Post Weaning < NOEL MANNION, TEAGASC, ROSCOMMON

• Practically all lambs should be weaned (14 weeks old) by now. • Lamb thrive best if they graze grass between 6-8 cms tall. Grass/clover swards are particularly good for lambs. • Move lambs regularly to new fields and let thin ewes or other stock graze out the remaining grass in each field. • Worm control/dosing decisions should be made after having lamb faecal samples analysed for worm egg counts. Otherwise, it may be wasted money/labour and may also lead to quicker development of worm resistance to the particular anthelmintic being used. • Cobalt drenching may be required on many farms. • Keep lameness under control by regular foot bathing. • Research work and farmer experience have clearly indicated that ewes in the correct body condition at mating produce more lambs and have a more compact lambing pattern. • At weaning, divide ewes into two groups. One group will be those that need to put on weight and the other group will be ewes that just need to maintain their present body condition. • Light/thin ewes may need to put on between 10-15 kgs liveweight (i.e. a full body condition score) before mating so as to reach their potential in terms of lambs produced next year. On average, they may only gain about 1.5 kgs per week if on good grass. Take action now!

Pictured at the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (‘Green Cert’) Course in Teagasc Longford/Roscommon presentations were Eileen Morgan, Anne Burke, Rachel Morgan, Joseph and Tommy Morgan, Tom Kelleher (Area Manager, Teagasc). Pic: Shelley Corcoran

Successful Teagasc students receive green cert Seventy-seven students recently received their certificates after successfully completing the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (‘Green Cert’) Course in Teagasc Longford/Roscommon. This course is offered locally on a part-time basis to young farmers over 23 years of age. The course participants formed two distinct groups; those pursuing the Distance Education route or the alternative conventional route. Those who received certificates were drawn, in the

Fitzmaurice objects to new farm inspections Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has voiced his objection to new farm inspections, which he says are on the way. He said: “It has come to my attention that there are some changes on the way the inspections are carried out and on the regulations. “For instance, up to last year and previously if a farmer had rushes on their land, they had to be cut by the end of September, but under the new system, the authorities will act on what they see on the day of the inspection. “The bad weather has meant that anyone in AEOS could not cut rushes until July the 15th because the ground conditions are not favourable. “The Department of Agriculture need to go back to the previous inspection system and because the new system will take further money out of the pockets of farmers. “I would say to farmers that if you have rushes on your land to get them cut as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of penalties. “I would also advise farmers to get the new booklet that is available on eligibility to ensure that they are treated fairly in the event of an over-zealous inspection.”

NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT! Pictured at the Level 6 Specific Purpose Certificate in Farm Administration (‘Green Cert’) Course in Teagasc Longford/Roscommon presentations were Joe Kearns, Tommy Grehan (FBD), Tom Kelleher (Area Manager, Teagasc). Pic: Shelley Corcoran

11th August will be accepted on Tuesday 4th August, Wednesday 5th August and Thursday 6th August. Draw for pens on Thursday August 6th. New draw system for starting pen on sale Days: The draw for the starting pen will be made at 10.45 am on Fridays and 4.45 pm on Tuesdays. The first number drawn will be the starting pen and a second draw will be made to determine whether the draw will go up or down. Dry cows made from €1100 to €1835 per head. Sample prices: Char X 900 kgs €1835, Simm X 770 kgs €1665, Lim X 7650 kgs €1640, HEX 770 kgs €1500, Lim X 720 kgs €1495, Char X 680 kgs €1480, 2 Lim X 660 kgs €1400, AAX 660 kgs €1355, Simm 650 kgs €1100. Heifers made from €435 to €845 over. Sample prices – Char X 665 kgs

Forestry Services we offer include: • 4 year afforestation plantations • Timber thinning & Harvesting • Native Woodland Scheme • Forest Road Construction • Reafforestation

EARN UP TO €635 per ha/year Retain Ownership of Land and Timber Retain Basic Payment Area

NO COST TO THE LANDOWNER!

Roscommon Mart Report Friday, July 24th: There were increased numbers this week. Prices are holding well with the trade for dry cows and heifers slightly improved from the previous week. Quality-type bullocks were a good trade with lesser quality lots a little easier. There was a good demand and a high clearance of lots particularly for heifers and dry cows. Date for your diary is the Show and Sale of autumn born weanlings which will be held on Tuesday August 11th at 5 pm. A special sale of bullocks and heifers takes place on Friday August 14th at 11 am. New booking arrangement: Please note as and from 1st August bookings for all special sales will be accepted up to 5 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays the week prior to the sale. The draw for the pens will take place on Thursday at 5 pm. e.g. bookings for weanling sale on

main from Roscommon, Longford and neighbouring counties. Two students were selected for special awards on the basis of their outstanding achievement, namely Joe Kearns, Carrowcully, Boyle, Co. Roscommon, who won the FBD student of the year and Rachel Morgan, Crosswell, Creggs, Co. Roscommon, who became the inaugural winner of the Oliver Burke memorial award. Teagasc acknowledges FBD’s continuing sponsorship, support and positivity towards agricultural education.

€1510, Char X 525 kgs €1300, 2 Char X 452 kgs €1200, 3 Char x 403 kgs €1080,Lim X 335 kgs €1025, Lim 305 kgs €1000, Char X 300 kgs €900, 2 AAX 265 kgs €700, 2 Char X 397 kgs €1110, 2 Char X 357 kgs €980, HEX 370 kgs €910, Lim X 458 kgs €1230. Bullocks made from €540 to €1143 over. Sample prices: 2 Lim X 637 kgs €1780, Char X 750 kgs €1700, AAX 460 kgs €1000, 2 Char X 440 kgs €1055, 2 HEX 467 kgs €1090, BBX 580 kgs €1330, AAX 710 kgs €1530, Lim X 395 kgs €1100, Char X 380 kgs €1080, Char X 420 kgs €1130, Lim X 680 kgs €1600. Springers made from €1410 to €1650. Bull weanlings – sample prices: 475 kgs €1150, Char X 460 kgs €1120, Char X 480 kgs €1100, Char X 270 kgs €1020, Char X 1020,Lim X 260 kgs €730. Sheep Sale, Wednesday 29th July: There was another large en-

try of sheep this week. The trade for lambs was a little easier with average prices back by €2 per head. The price for cast ewes was on par to last week. Weekly sales for sheep continue on Wednesdays at 11 am. Please note ewe lambs will be sold separately to wether/ ram lambs. Commencing Wednesday August 5th the draw for the starting pen will be held at 10.45 am. A second draw will take place to determine whether the draw will go up or down. Dates for your diary: Breeding ewes sales commence on Saturday August 8th, show and sale of pedigree suffolk sheep on Wednesday August 12th, show and sale of pedigree charolais sheep on Saturday August 15th, show and sale of pedigree texel sheep on Saturday August 22nd, show and sale of pedigree vendeen sheep on Saturday August 29th.

For a Free consultation call PADRAIG EGAN (087) 381 4886

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

Contact

TOM ROGERS

JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Tel. (071) 96 34783 and (071) 96 33344

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651

Your LOCAL Collector Guaranteed lowest price

Lowest price guaranteed Daily collection

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

FarmingPeople Castlerea Mart Report Thursday 23rd July: There were 700 animals on offer this week. The prices for the quality continental stores held firm, while the increased numbers of lesser quality stores coming for sale met a slightly easier trade. Breeding stock and weanlings recorded prices similar to previous weeks with a very strong trade reported from the weanlings rings. The dry cow trade also remained firm. Sample prices – bullocks: Lim 495kgs €1320 Ch 450kgs €1240 Ch 510kgs €1350 Ch 570kgs €1450 Ch 640kgs €1745 Ch 720kgs €1825 Ch 650kgs €1730. Heifers: Ch 330kgs €1175 Lim 355kgs €1110 BBX 495kgs €1565 Ch 600kgs €1600 BAX 560kgs €1540 lim 460kgs €1280 Lim 580kgs €1565. Dry cows: Lim 760kgs 1750 lim 695kgs €1565 AA 750kgs €1720 Sim 745kgs €1490. Cows with calves at foot made from €1230 to €2440 for a Ch cow and her bull calf at foot. Springers made from €1000 to €1400 per head. Calves: Calves made from €205 to €740 for stronger continental type calves. Weanling bulls: Lim 270kgs €1005 Ch 265kgs €1005 Lim 295kgs €930 Ch 445kgs €1335 Lim 390kgs €1235. Weanling heifers: Lim 335kgs €1000 Lim 280kgs €975 Ch 320kgs €1135 Lim 330kgs €1030 Ch 410kgs €1435. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday next the 30th July with a sale of bullock, heifers, cows, calves and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am.

(Serving Farmers for over 55 years)

Property Services Providers Licence No. 001373

Bullocks, Heifers, Weanlings, Suckler Cows & Dry Cows Each Friday – 11 a.m. --------------------

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday – 11.am. Please note that Ewe Lambs will be sold separately. -----------------

Dates for your Diary Show & Sale of Weanlings (Autumn born) Tuesday, August 11th @ 5 p.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 4th August, Wednesday, 5th August and Thursday, 6th August. Autumn Special Sale of Bullocks & Heifers Friday, August 14th@ 11 a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 4th August, Wednesday 5th August & Thursday 6th August. Breeding Ewe Sales commence Saturday, August 8th – 11 a.m. Premier Show & Sale of Pedigree Suffolk Sheep - Wednesday, August 12th Pedigree Charollais Ram Show & Sale – Saturday, August 15th Pedigree Texel Sheep Show & Sale - Saturday, August 22nd Pedigree Vendeen Sheep Show & Sale – Saturday, August 29th. Please visit our website for full details of our Autumn Sales --------

New Booking Arrangements Please note from 1st August Bookings for all Special Sales will be accepted the week prior to the Sale on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday up to 5p.m by phone, email or calling into the office. Draw for the pens will take place on Thursdays at 5p.m. New Draw System for the Starting Pen on Sale Days Please note from the 1st August the draw for the starting pen for cattle will be made at 10:45 a.m on Fridays and at 4:45p.m on Tuesdays and for sheep on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10.45 a.m. The first number drawn will be the starting pen and a second draw will be made to determine whether the draw will go up or down.

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352

Email roscommonmart@gmail.com Visit our website www.roscommonmart.ie Find us on facebook

Business Funding sought for major ﬁshing event

With over 30 years’ experience, Aengus Oates Financial Services provides expert financial advice and bespoke financial solutions to our highly valued clients

Aengus Oates Financial Services Plan your future today

Tel. (090) 6627878. Mobile (086) 2573358

< EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Councillors from the Roscommon Municipal District have backed a proposal to provide €8,000 in funding to stage the World Predator Boat Fishing Championships in Ballyleague and Lanesboro in October 2016. It was announced last week that the Roscommon/Longford towns had beaten off stiff opposition from counties Fermanagh and Westmeath to host the prestigious competition, subject to funding. Members of the Lough Ree Angling Hub, led by Ciarán Mullooly, gave a presentation on the subject at a meeting of Roscommon Municipal District in the council chamber, the Courthouse, Roscommon town, on Monday. Mr Mullooly said that the event was expected to attract 15 nations because of the popularity of the particular brand of fishing. He also said that several teams would come to the area to practice repeatedly prior to the event. He said that the event would showcase the quality of angling facilities in the area to a worldwide audience. The event would gain worldwide media coverage, including a one-hour programme on Sky Sports. As a result of the masses

info@oates.ie • www.oatesfinancialservices.ie

For a confidential chat, ring Aengus on (086) 2573358

Childminding grants of €6,000 for County Roscommon

Ryan Byrne takes time out to do a spot of fishing at the launch of the Lough Ree, Lanesboro and Ballyleague International Course Fishing Competition earlier this year.

of people attending or watching the event, local hotels would gain about 800 bed nights. The competition would result in a €250,000 cash injection into the local economy directly and an overall gain of €500,000, he said. Councillors unanimously supported the hub in their call for the council to support the event to the tune of €8,000. Cllr. Orla Leyden, of Fianna Fáil, complimented the hub on the work they were doing in promoting the area, while Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, her party colleague, said: “We will

‘Mortgage Open House’ in Bank of Ireland, Ballygar The Bank of Ireland in Ballygar will host a ‘Mortgage Open House’ event this Saturday, commencing at 12 noon and continuing until 2 pm. The event takes place as the annual Ballygar Carnival reaches its peak over the weekend. Paddy Glynn, who was appointed Manager of the Bank of Ireland branch in Ballygar at the beginning of the year, said it will be an opportunity for people in the wider Ballygar area to make enquiries about all matters relating to mortgages. “It’s a big weekend for Ballygar and in the Bank of Ireland we’ve decided to host this Mortgages Information Day on this Saturday, 1st of August, to help inform people, whether it’s first-time buyers or people

who are looking to trade in the market.” Mr. Glynn will personally be on hand on Saturday to help address any questions members of the public have on any aspects of mortgages. The new branch manager said that Ballygar Carnival is a wonderful example of community spirit and also a show of strength by local traders. “A lot of traders will be displaying their wares over the weekend. We are conscious there will be a great many people in town. In the Bank of Ireland we are delighted to be associated with this great, long-standing festival and we hope that this ‘Mortgage Open House’ will provide a convenient opportunity for interested parties to have their enquiries addressed.”

fund it somehow. “We couldn’t buy this advertising, no matter what we spent on it.” Similarly, Cllr. Michael Creaton, of Fine Gael, said: “This is a mighty opportunity to promote the county.”

Irene Cafferky, Manager of Roscommon County Childcare Committee (RCCC), is delighted to announce that six childminders in County Roscommon have been successful in securing funding under the Childminding Initiative for County Roscommon from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Six childminders were granted €1,000 funding each. Irene Cafferky stated: “All grant applicants met the voluntary notification criteria which included, garda vetting, childminding insurance, first aid, child protection training and acceptance of support from Roscommon County Childcare Committee staff team. “This grant will assist these six childminders in the purchase of equipment to enhance their home-based childminding service.” Carmel Dunne, Development Officer with Roscommon County Childcare Committee, stated: “It is very important that parents are aware of the requirements of voluntary notification and seek assistance from Roscommon County Childcare Committee when sourcing their childcare or early childhood educational needs.”

Roscommon’s favourite broadband provider’ From

€25/month

Fast, reliable, friendly

Contact Tonya on 0906634319 Proud sponsors of the Roscommon Senior and Under-21 Hurling Teams

sales@eurona-brisknet.ie www.mybroadband.ie

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

PropertyPeople www.propertypartners.ie Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405. EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie

FORTHCOMING AUCTION Of a superior dual purpose agricultural farm containing c. 65.604 acres, together with farmyard and silage facilities. Also incorporating c. 9 Acres of oak (hardwood) plantation which was planted c. 2010 with an annual premium of c. €1879 P/a for 20 years LOCATED AT

KINARD, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON. ON THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST 2015 AT 4PM IN CENTRAL BAR, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD) This is without doubt one of the finest farms in the district offering quality grounds in a renowned farming area. Outbuildings include 3 bay hay barn with 2 x 3 leanto off, large yard, silage pit, cattle crush and slurry pit. The said lands are set out in permanent pasture on a gentle hillside setting offering fabulous views of the surrounding countryside. Excellent location c. 1km from Elphin town, Livestock Mart and all amenities. The auctioneer highly recommends this prime farm for its location, quality and potential. LEGAL: DECLAN O CALLAGHAN, MESSER’S KILRANE O CALLAGHAN, BALLAGHADERREEN, CO ROSCOMMOMN -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

FORTHCOMING AUCTION PRIME PARCEL OF ROADSIDE LANDS CONTAINING C. 8.7 ACRES WITH THE BENEFIT OF AN OLD ONE STOREY RESIDENCE

Attention house owners – Property Partners Earley require houses Property Partners Earley Roscommon are this week seeking houses in all areas of Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley FIPAV commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of months with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. “We have experienced a huge level of enquiry from the USA and UK due to the strength of the Dollar and Pound sterling against the Euro. We offer a comprehensive pre market anal-

ysis, valuation service and one of the largest data bases of potentail purchasers in the region to our clients. “We advertise in all local and national media and include all our property on fourmain websites to include www.daft.ie, www.propertypartners.ie, www.myhome.ie and www.onview.ie” For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley, FIPAV or David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

‘Morelli’s’ landmark takeaway and restaurant for sale John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley is this offering new to the market a substantial freehold commercial property of

c. 7,000 sq. ft. known as Morelli’s incorporating the ‘Alpine Grill’ fast food takeaway and ‘Moma’ italian restaurant standing on

LOCATED AT CLOONSHANNAGH, ROOSKY, CO. ROSCOMMON

ON THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST 2015 AT 4PM IN CENTRAL BAR, ELPHIN, CO. ROSCOMMON (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD)

AMV: €55,000

An extremely attractive roadside parcel of lands set out in one lot in a much sought after farming district with the benefit of an old one storey residence and storage sheds standing thereon at the road front. The said lands are located only c6.2 km from Tarmonbarry Village and the main N5 Strokestown/Longford route and must offer neighbouring farmers an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holdings. The auctioneers now invite viewings. LEGAL: MS CARME LEAHY, FJ GEARTY LONGFORD TEL: 043 33 46452 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

LAST HOUSE REMAINING AT THE EXCLUSIVE

“CASTLEMANOR” DEVELOPMENT, RACECOURSE RD, ROSCOMMON TOWN.

We are pleased to offer the last remaining house for sale in this phase in this exclusive development beside Roscommon town. Following a number of successful sales, the remaining house can be sold to the clients desired level of finish throughout. Fully finished, the said property offers a superior level of fitout and workmanship throughout to include quality flooring, fitted kitchen, fireplace, bathrooms and carpentry. We now invite immediate enquiries and viewings. BER: C3. LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J NEILAN & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26245. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

c.0.37 of an acre located at Main Street, Roscommon town together with a 3 B/R apartment on 1st floor. John describes this as “a prime opportunity” to acquire one of Roscommon’s most recognisable and established trading properties. Established in 1979, ‘Morelli’s’ offers a prime main street location with the benefit of an extensive and valuable inventory of modern catering equipment and furniture included in the sale. “The said property benefits from an ultramodern fit-out together with a three-bedroom apartment on the first floor, extensive storage facilities, large rear yard area with access via the courthouse end, and extensive toilet facilities. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 0906626579, email jearley@propertypartners. ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Attractive portfolio with Hughes and Co This week Hughes and Co., Roscommon are confirming that they are accepting offers on circa 57 acres located at Clooneigh, Kilteevan with a three-bedroom bungalow in need of modernisation. The residence is approximately 35 years old and has not been lived in for a number of years. Approximately 30 acres of the land would be of good quality with remaining lands low-lying but with the advantage of having river frontage. Pat is confirming that they are accepting offers in excess of €180,000 for this fine property. This week they are also offering for sale at Fearagh, Ballymurray an attractive three-bedroom bun-

galow on a hillside site located only yards from Portrun Bay. Accommodation consists of three bedrooms, kitchen cum dining room and back kitchen with a large store to rear. The property stands on an approximately one-acre site lending it suitable for further development subject to planning permission being granted. The company also have on offer this week a two-bedroomed bungalow located at Fourmilehouse, Roscommon on the main Boyle to Roscommon Road. The residence stands on a one-acre site and the company are considering offers in excess of €25,000 for this residence.

Hughes and Company are offering for sale an attractive four-bedroom residence on a circa one-acre site in a nice rural setting located less than one mile from Caltra village and Castleblakney. The residence is finished to a high standard and has the benefit of geo-thermal heating. Pat is confirming that they are considering offers in excess of €110,000 for this residence. Hughes and Company are this week confirming that they are accepting final offers on circa 70-acre residential farm located at Killeenboy, Kilteevan. There is approximately 10 acres of this farm planted at present, generating an annual income of €2,500.

The farm also has the benefit of entitlements worth €2,500. The residence is a three-bedroomed farmhouse with a good range of out-offices. The lands are located only two miles from Roscommon town and all of the lands are located in one block –well fenced with mains water in each field. Pat is confirming that they have a large amount of meadow to let in different areas in the Roscommon, Strokestown and Tulsk areas. For further details on all of the properties and lands to let please feel free to contact them on 0906627003 or email phughes2@ eircom.net.

Fearagh, Ballymurray

Clooneigh, Kilteevan

Fourmilehouse

Killeenboy, Kilteevan

BOGLANDS FOR SALE An attractive bog plot located at Cashelmeehan, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. Offers invited.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

PropertyPeople €105,000 is asking price for quality Walk Road property

Moran and Co. offer showhouse for sale at Glinsk David Moran and Co., Ballygar, are offering for sale this superb two-storey residence which is located at the front of the development at Castlelaw, Glinsk, Co. Roscommon. It was designed by renowned interior designer Jacqui Prior and a lot of money has been spent on the finishes by the builders, Carty Developments. The residence is bright and spacious and there is an excellent level of accommodation. It is finished to a very high standard with good quality stairs, doors, skirting and fitted kitchen, good quality fireplace, sanitary ware

and tiling, fully tiled bathroom and ensuite, timber flooring, quality curtains, blinds and furnishings, condenser heating burner, zoned heating, lawns laid, tarmacadam drive, patio area, etc. The residence has a prime village location opposite the Church and Primary School and convenient to shop, pub, childcare, community and sports facilities. It is circa 20 minutes’ drive to Roscommon and Castlerea and commuting distance to a number of centres of population. Viewing of this beautiful home

Prime Ballyforan residence available for €175,000 Located at Jamestown, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon, is this quality four-bedroom bungalow situated in a quiet countryside area located one mile from Four Roads village. Situated on a landscaped three-quarter acre site, this fine property is finished to a high standard by its present owners. The asking price is €175,000. For further information contact ERA Oates Auctioneers on 090-6627878 or email info@ oates.ie.

is highly recommended. The asking price is just €165,000. Contact David Moran, Auctioneer, on 090-6624531. Moran & Co. can also confirm that negotiations are at an advanced stage in respect of lands and derelict house and outbuildings thereon located at Lisheenteige and Cloonruff, Ballygar. The lands have a total area of c. 58 acres comprising top quality farm lands, callow lands and turbary with a prime location just a short distance from Ballygar. The lands have future building potential and this sale is an excellent opportunity to acquire

Cloverhill farms for auction on Friday 7th August Connaughton Auctioneers have for sale by Public Auction two prime farms located on the main Roscommon/Castlerea Road at Cloverhill. The farmlands occupy an overall area of c. 66 acres with the 1st farm containing c. 36.5 acres and the 2nd farm containing c. 29.5 acres (both farms will be offered for sale independently). Speaking to the Roscommon People Auctioneer Ivan Con-

naughton states: “These lands are located in a prime farming community, c. 3.5 miles from Roscommon town. By offering the two farms together, it gives the opportunity for any interested party to acquire a substantial holding which holds huge potential. Both farms will be for sale by Auction in Kennys Rockfield Inn, Oran on Friday 7th August at 4 pm.” More details on 090-6663700.

Houses for sale in Ballygar Connaughton Auctioneers have for sale two houses in the attractive Forest View development in Ballygar. House no. 15 is a three-bedroom detached bungalow in excellent condition with extra features including porch to front and large conservatory/sunroom to rear, which would undoubtedly be an ideal property to retire in, within walking distance of all amenities. House no. 33 is a four-bedroom detached two-sto-

additional lands or a very attractive holding. For further details from David Moran, contact 090-6624531.

Attractive property available for €80,000 Located at No. 40 Cluain Fraoigh, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, is this attractive four-bedroom semi-detached residence, ideally located within walking distance of Roscommon town centre and all amenities. The property is brought to the market by Connaughton Auctioneers and boasts spacious living accommodation throughout and would be an ideal property for either owner occupier or an investor due to its location. Accommodation includes reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen /dining room, utility, four bedrooms with one en-

rey residence finished to a very high standard, being an ideal starter/family home. Speaking to the Roscommon People, Auctioneer Ivan Connaughton M.S.C.S.I. states: “These are fine properties in a very attractive and much sought after area and we invite inquiries”. Anyone wishing to view the properties can call the office on 09-6663700 or Ivan’s mobile on 0868985013.

suite and bathroom. Auctioneer invites enquiries. Anyone wishing to view the properties can call the office on 09-6663700 or Ivan’s mobile on 086-8985013.

●

John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers after €105,000 for a quality four-bedroom semi-detached residence of located at 2 Garran Ard, The Walk Rd, Roscoomon, Co. Roscommon. John describes the property as “an attractive residence located in a much sought after development on The Walk road adjacent to Roscommon town and all amenities. The said property is finished to an extremely high standard and has the benefit of a select location minutes from the town centre.” Accommodation comprises briefly of reception/hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining, utility, WC, four bedrooms in all with master ensuite and bathroom. The said property would suit the owner-occupier or investor alike due to quality and location of property. The auctioneer now invites final viewings and final offers after €105,000 to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Prime Roscommon town residence on market Connaughton Auctioneers are now offering for sale a prime two-bedroom semi-detached residence with one bedroom apartment adjacent at No. 7 Circular Road, ideally located within walking distance of Roscommon town centre and all amenities. Accommodation includes reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen /dining room, two bedrooms, bathroom, one bedroom apartment accommodation includes kitchen/dining/ living room, bedroom with en-suite. Auctioneer invites enquiries. Anyone wishing to view the properties can call the office on 090-6663700 or Ivan’s mobile on 086-8985013.

PROPERTY SALES ● LETTINGS ● VALUATIONS

Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013.

www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

NEW TO THE MARKET

THREE BEDROOM BUNGALOW AT

FOUR BEDROOM RESIDENCE AT

NO. 15 FOREST VIEW, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

NO. 33 FOREST VIEW, BALLYGAR, CO. GALWAY

Price Region: €100,000

• Very attractive three bedroom bungalow residence • In excellent condition throughout • With extra features including porch to front and conservatory/sun room to rear • Being an ideal property to retire in/starter home Within walking distance of all amenities Viewing comes highly recommended and can be arranged by calling the office on 090 6663700

Price Region: €129,000

• Attractive four bedroom detached two-storey residence • In excellent condition •Located in an attractive development, • Within walking distance of all amenities Viewing comes highly recommended and can be arranged by calling the office on 090 6663700

AUCTION REMINDER FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2015 IN KENNY’S, ROCKFIELD INN, ORAN AT 4PM 2 NO. ADJOINING FARMLANDS AT

LISAGALLON, CLOVERHILL, CO. ROSCOMMON (OVERAL AREA C. 66 ACRES) FARM 1 Prime lands containing c. 36.5 acres set out in two lots of c. 35.4 acres on the main Roscommon/ Castlerea Road and c. 1.1 acres adjacent Cloverhill Nursing Home. Solicitor for the Carriage of Sale: Neilan and Co Solicitors, Roscommon town. Tel: 090 66 26245

FARM 2 Prime lands containing c. 29.5 acres with derelict bungalow residence and outbuilding standing thereon located on the main Roscommon/Castlerea Road. Solicitor for the Carriage of Sale: Mr. Roddy McCrann Slr, Roscommon. Tel: 090 66 26269

Both farms are for sale independently. For further details and maps contact the office on 090 6663700

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Classifieds

Everyone wants it Everyone reads it 80,000 PEOPLE READ OUR NEWSPAPER EVERY WEEK!

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie DENTAL

WEEKEND ON CALL EMERGENCY ROTA From 6 pm Friday 31st July to Tuesday 4th August for Medical Emergencies

Dental Design Studio

Please Contact WESTDOC FOR APPOINTMENT On: 1850 365 000 EMERGENCY SURGERIES WILL BE HELD ON SAT 11am TO 12 Noon OR 4pm TO 5pm AND SUN 11am TO 12 Noon.

All Patients must Contact WESTDOC on 1850 365 000 for an appointment for these surgery times.

DOCTOR SURGERY

NEW GP PRACTICE DR. ALEXANDRA ROBINSON G.P. ABBEY STREET MEDICAL CENTRE, ROSCOMMON (Has taken over Public patients from Dr. Carmody Morris)

Public and Private patients welcome FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE: Mirena Coil, Implanon, Copper Coil by appointment SURGERY HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday MORNINGS: 9.30-11.30am: Walk in Surgery AFTERNOONS: 2.30-4.30am: By appointment WEDNESDAY (AFTERNOON): CLOSED

FREE CAR PARK AVAILABLE AT REAR OF SURGERY

PHONE: 090 66 25650

• Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

Henry Street Medical Centre Roscommon TELEPHONE: 090 66 65917 087 228 8780

ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX ADVISERS To farmers and small businesses at fees that the small businessman can afford. Advice and consultations free. Pat Baxter & Company, Accounting Services, Clondra. Tel: (043) 3326125, (087) 2251591.

ACCOUNTS NEED HELP IN COMPLETING YOUR TAX RETURNS Eg. Farmers, B&B, Rental Income, help with school grant applications. Contact Margaret on 087 6430717.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS ST. COMAN’S CLUB, ROSCOMMON

Tuesday 1pm; Tuesday 9pm; Thursday 1pm; Thursday 9pm; Saturday 8.30pm; Sunday 12 noon Phone: (01) 4538988 or (091) 767777.

First consultation FREE, can meet clients outside office hours Provides training for start your own business and basic computers and accounting. Also training in Thesaurus accounting products

‘YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR BUSINESS’ Contact Nuala 090 66 25818 (086) 0352849 Email: mcgacco@gmail.com Web: www.mcgowanaccounting.com

TRI BOUNCE BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE

Super slide now available

Fully Insured - Keen Rates BOOK NOW FOR • Birthday Parties • Summer BBQs • Family Gatherings, etc

Tel: 087 6358949/ 086 3443462 Email: tribouncecastles @gmail.com Follow us on facebook

BOUNCY BRIAN’S Bouncing Castles

BOUNCING CASTLES ROSCOMMON CASTLES

Email: clondra@iol.ie Web: www.patbaxterco.ie

MCGOWAN ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Catering for: • Individuals • Sole Traders, Partnerships & Companies • VAT, RCT, PAYE/PRSI, Financial Control, Completion of annual tax returns

BOUNCING CASTLES

• New Crocodile 50ft Obstacle Course • Soccer Stadium • New Castles with slides - all weather obstacle courses • Pillow Basher and big slides

Phone No: (087) 4136355

BALLYGAR Bouncing Castles Super Slides – Combi Units – Sumo Suits – Activity Trailers (all weather) – Marquee Hire - New Obstacle Courses • Keenest rates • FULLY INSURED

TEL.: (087) 2315448 or (090) 6624797 Find us on facebook DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED – BOOK EARLY

• Castles • Castles with Slides • Slides • Obstacle Courses Good rates available

Contact: (089) 2527317

CHIMNEY

CHIROPRACTOR

DRIVING LESSONS

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

NOEL’S Driving School

New power brush and vaccum technology Can clean from the bottom up, eliminating broken roof tiles. Also firebacks replaced and flues repaired. Fast efficient and no mess guaranteed. Carpentry and General Repairs TV Aerial and Satellite

Tel: 087 2798704 CHIMNEY CLEANING CONNAUGHT CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimneys (Power Sweep and Vacuum - no mess) - Openfire - Stoves - Ranges Oil Boilers serviced and repaired Carpets and Upholstery cleaned Satellite and Digital TV Installation All areas covered Tel: 071 91 97984 Mob: 086 2495851 www.connaughtchimney cleaningservice.com

CAREERS CHIROPODIST CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

Grace O’Reilly B.Sc. Psych., B.Comm., H.Dip. in Ed., MBPS & PSI Registered Occupational Psychometrician Assistance with: • Interview Preparation • CAO & UCAS Course Application • Subject & Course Choice • Study Skills / Exam Preparation

CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Tel . 090-6630760. Email: abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

(090) 66 26023 086 8225575 PODIATRIST/ CHIROPODIST Siobhan Murray BSc (Hons) Podiatry M.Ch.S.I. Department of Health Approved Every Monday - Cuan Aire Resource Centre, St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea

For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233 • Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time Please call us on 090-6634633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Tuition in Car Car available for test

EDT LESSONS AVAILABLE

Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor

Contact: Noel Burke Ballintubber

BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland

www.noelsdrivingschool.ie Email: noelsdrivingschool@gmail. com

BUPA & VHI Covered

COMPUTERS DC Computer Services Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts. No Fix No Fee. PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459 Email: info@dccomputerservices.ie Web: www.dccomputerservices.ie

CHIROPODY Mary Lennon SRN, HSE Approved. Galway Road, Roscommon

ADI/RSA Approved Driving Instructor Reg No. 37840

Specialising in:

COUNSELLING COUNSELLING & HYPNOTHERAPY Are you effected by Anger Issues, Bullying, Bereavement, Confidence/self esteem issues, OCD, Stress, Depression, Eating disorders Panic/Anxiety, Relationships, Exam pressure, Sexual Abuse Call Billy (094) 96 59966 Mobile (086) 0675433 or visit www.billybrogan.com

087 6870248

SYL’s

School of Motoring

Learn to drive from approved Driving Instructor SPECIAL RATES FOR BEGINNERS AND STUDENTS Gift vouchers now available

Call (085) 1348779

DOCTORS’ ROTA

O TOW WI RN T TH EA SYL’s School of Motoring

Have you a licence to tow a trailer? Car/Jeep & Trailer Training available

Contact: 085 1348779

Paul McStay DSA/ADI (UK) RSA MIAM ROSPA Approved Driving Instructor Former BSM Driving Instructor and UK advanced Met. Police Driver. GIFT VOUCHER CARDS AVAILABLE Castlerea & Roscommon

EDT Lessons Available Telephone: (094) 96 20099 Mobile: (086) 8936012 This driving School conforms for the new RSA regulations & legislation

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Classifieds DRIVING LESSONS

DOCKERY’S SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

R.S.A. Approved Driving Instructor Tuition in Car Also 16 seater mini bus Car Available for Tests Gift Vouchers

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

Excellent pass rates CAR - 12 EDT LESSONS CAR & TRAILER (B&E) TRUCKS - RIGID, ARTIC & CPC

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

Learn to drive with ....

Roscommon Driving School CONTACT: (090) 66 61102 Road Safety Authority Approved Driving Instructor

FARMING < ABATTOIR SERVICE AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715. < GOOD SHEEP HAY FOR SALE: €22 per bale, Lecarrow area. Tel: 086 1945562. < MEADOWS TO LET: Ready to cut now. Loughglynn area, Co. Roscommon. Bale storage if required, options on aftergrass afterwards for grazing. Tel: 087 2972947 or 094 98 80286.

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

FOR HIRE RM TOOL HIRE Unit 1, Abbey Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: (090) 6630700 Mobile: (087) 8299628. < FOR HIRE: Tractor and hedge cutter for hire. All areas covered, keen rates Tel: 087 1476117.

FOR SALE < FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919. < FOR SALE: Dishwasher, highchair, baby nest with blankets, walker, bottle warmer, pram with carry cot & bus buggy. Playpen toys, newborn clothes to two years, outdoor coats, booties, buggy plastic & net, bouncy chair, cot and mattress, sheets and blankets, Music for cot (baby mobile) black diamond TV (big back not flat screen) Tel: 0876196953.

GARDENING GATELY GARDENING Four Roads, Co. Roscommon • Landscaping • Timber Decking • Patios • General Maintenance Contact Liam on (086) 8749550 or (090) 66 27496

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES • Certified Arborists • Tree Surgery • Dangerous Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Leylandii hedges reduced and shaped. Comprehensive insurance cover. I.S.A. member. Telephone: (086) 6077307/(086) 8125165.

GARDENING WALTER BEGLEY Gardening, Maintenance & Painting Roscommon Town • Indoor & Outdoor Painting • Winter Garden Clean-Up • Power Washing Driveways - Paths • Prepare Lawns for Spring • Hedge Trimming • Planting • Grass Cutting • General Maintenance

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon • Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request. Micro-chipping service now available.

For further details contact Mary (087) 6162191 or Barra (087) 9764250. www.lisbrockkennels.ie Members of IBKCA

JOAN MOORE Therapy Rooms • Sports Massage • Deep Tissue Massage • Reflexology • Indian head Massage • Reiki • Aromatherapy Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

Find us on facebook

HOLISTIC SEAMUS HUNT • Massage & Sports Therapist • Holistic Massage • Injury Assessment & Treatment • Ultrasound & Infra Red Available

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon Phone: (086) 1930766

KATHLEEN KELLY M.I.R.I.L. • Reflexology • Reiki • Indian Head and Shoulder Massage • Gift Vouchers Available • Evening appointments available

HAPPY TAILS BOARDING KENNELS Lanesborough WHERE TAILS ARE ALWAYS HAPPY! • Large heated sleeping areas with large covered runs • Nine large play areas • Secure, Safe and fun for our guests Check out our website www.happytails boardingkennels.com 043 33 30804 083 0037577

LETTINGS INDUSTRIAL UNIT TO LET: 3,000 sq ft, choice of three. Three phase supply, secure location, electric gates, free WiFi, CCTV and intruder alarm system fitted. For further information, call 087-2544130.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes

Phone: (086) 3614230

Can we help you? Call us today to enquire

www.parklawntreeservices.com

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE Woodchipping & Shredding Splitting service also available Insured and c2 Registered Contractor

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169

IRONING SERVICE < IRONING SERVICE AVAILABLE: 18 Abbey Street, Roscommon. Call in or tel: 089 9883802.

Ph. 090 663 0009 Like us on Facebook www.rosptc.com

Located at Henry Street

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs

OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time.

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Simon Coyle for Outline Planning permission for the construction of a dwelling house, conversion of existing derelict cottage to a domestic garage/fuel store, a waste water treatment system/percolation area and all ancillary siteworks at Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Chartered Building Surveyors & Chartered Construction Managers. (090) 6623417, Mob.086-8546035.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Terry and Phil Casey, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to realign front entrance gates and wall to existing dwelling at Feamore, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 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. 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 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.

MORRIS LOHAN Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950 • PLANNING APPLICATIONS • ASSIGNED DESIGN & CERTIFIER ‘New Building Regs’ • BER RATINGS ‘Domestic & Commercial’ • STRUCTURAL & CONDITION SURVEYS • FIRE DESIGN CERTIFICATES

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Thomas Banahan, intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area at Lisnamult, Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 6626974 Mobile: 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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a 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.

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 on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a 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, Eamon Mullen intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to (i) demolish existing rear extension (ii) refurbish and extend existing dwelling at Mote Demesne, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: David Mulkeen, Tel: 086 3482387, Email: dmulkeen@yahoo. com. 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 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 Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of John & Ciara Lyster for planning permission to construct a dwelling house and garage with a wastewater treatment system and polishing filter and carryout all ancillary site works at Aghamuck Td, Kilrooskey, 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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a 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.

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Call (086) 8212732. < TO RENT: 4 Bedroom house in Roscommon Town. Contact: 087 4654011. < DOUBLE ROOM TO LET in modern house in the Croghan area. Sharing with one other. Contact 086 1949274 or after 6pm 087 3945486. < 1 OR 2 PEOPLE REQUIRED to share house in Roscommon Town. Good location. Contact: 087 0519691.

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT REIKI HEALER

• Tarot & Angel Card Reading • Honest & Confidential • Spiritual Guidance • Need Direction? Phone for an appointment - (090) 66 23898 or (085) 7857191

Athleague

REFLEXOLOGY

MARINA FUREY (MNRRI) Diploma Classical & African Reflexology/ B.Sc. (Honours) Reflexology may bring relief from conditions such as: • Allergies • Eczema • Migraine • Back Problems • Gynaecological Disorders • Respiratory Disorders • Blood Pressure • Insomnia • Stress • Exam Stress • Bowel Disorders • Joint/Muscle Problems • Thyroid Imbalance • Colic • Pain Relief • Emotional Disorders - Hand Reflexology - Foot Reflexology - Infant/Child Reflexology Mobile Service Available Marina Furey, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Tel: 087 2264951 E: fureymarina@gmail.com

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Classifieds SITUATIONS VACANT

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

COOK REQUIRED for busy café in the Castlerea area. Must have HACCP Certification and experience essential. Please reply to Box Number 802, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

ROSCOMMON PHONE-A-CAB PADRAIG HEALY

< POSITION AVAILABLE in a BUSY ACCOUNTING PRACTICE for an immediate start in North Roscommon. Duties will include: Office administration and accounts preparation. Key skills required: • Basic accounting knowledge • Good IT skills • Effective communicator Please reply to Box Number 803, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon before 14th August 2015.

ATHLEAGUE CABS

SALES ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR PHARMACY IN ROSCOMMON TOWN Self-motivated person required to work full-time between our busy OTC and Cosmetic counters. Previous over-the-counter or cosmetic sales is essential. Candidates must have a passion for retail, good communication skills and excellent attention to detail.

Please reply to Box Number 804, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

SITUATIONS WANTED

Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair accessible Call car direct

CARER AVAILABLE: Fully qualified, for days or nights, will do light housework and other chores. Reasonable rates. Contact: 086 3825781 or 043 33 24545.

SOULMATES SOULMATES - LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with like-minded people in a safe, secure and trusted environment. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250.

HACKNEY SERVICE

(086) 2714879

1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

PADDY PURCELL 087-3186590

HUGH KILDUFF Hackney Service

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL

CONTACT DONAL SCALLY

086 2721812 LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON

TUITION GRINDS IN JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Tutoring for college students in Business and Accountancy. Go to www. mcgowanaccountancy. com to download voucher

USEFUL SERVICES SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED ALSO DRAINS JETTED & CLEANED Waste Collection Permit No: NWCPO-12-11038-01

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169

(086) 2479829

LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd, Creggs

HACKNEY SERVICE

Would you like to do Accounting or Business as an extra subject? Higher or ordinary levels catered for

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

(086) 8099503

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

Contact: Nuala McGowan on 086 0352849. < RESITTING AN EXAM and want tuition in maths, applied maths, physics or chemistry? Tel: 086 1237232

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL < THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Large bags seasoned logs, delivered to your door, only €2 per bag; buy 20 bags, get two bags free • Also 10x6 tractor trailer load of logs, only €175 delivered

< KIND EXPERIENCED LADY AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home or in children’s home, car owner, non smoker. Available for school runs. References available. Tel: 087 2540950 HOME HELP SERVICES: • Looking after the elderly, both day and night • Cooking for the elderly • Keeping the elderly company • Running personal errands • Looking after home/pets/plants while owner is away. Call 089 2314175, for confidential, professional and reliable service at pocket friendly prices Excellent References available on request.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

GERRY HARKIN TAXI ROSCOMMON Telephone: 083 4748882

• Bag BNM Briquettes, €2.50 per bag • Ton bag logs €35 • Ton bag of seasoned ash timber €45 Contact Tom: 086 2628439. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Ash, Whitethorn and kindling sticks. Stored in doors. Phone: 086-2437376. < FOR SALE: Truck/lorry loads of dry seasoned black hopper turf, delivered. Tel: 087 3831953.

WASHING MACHINES, REPAIRS, DISHWASHERS REPAIRS, OVEN AND TUMBLE DRYER REPAIRS Contact Paul on (086) 0538977. www.appliance-repairs.ie

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

ONLY €80 Includes new nozzle, Efficiency report, Printout, etc .... 094 96 31880 087 9100477

PLUMBING & HEATING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE

< FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders taken for this year’s turf. Tel: 086 7236301.

• GAS/OIL BOILER SERVICING • GAS COOKER INSTALLATION • RGI AND OFTEC REGISTERED

< FOR SALE: Load of good quality hopper turf, stored in shed. Contact: 087 6776731.

CONTACT DAVID CLOGHER ON 086 3275919

< FOR SALE: 10 x 6 loads of turf, also bags of turf delivered. Tel: 086 3776948.

< MAN AVAILABLE FOR flat roofing, roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170.

USEFUL SERVICES < FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com < SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.

WANTED

WANTED OLD JEWELLERY

Call Sean on 087 6929113 WASTE MANAGEMENT

SEPTIC TANKS EMPTIED DRAINS/SEWERS CLEANED PERMIT NO: NW CPO - 09 - 03267 - 03

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

WINDOW CLEANING < WINDOW CLEANING: Competitive rates. All areas covered. Also Gutters/fascias. Contact John: (087) 2291931.

PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 25/07/2015 FIRST PRIZE €60: Patricia Ruane, c/o Supervalu SECOND PRIZE €30: Breda Healy, The Square THIRD PRIZE €20: Mai Feeney, c/o K Hoare 10 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Bridget and Catherine, c/o K Hoare; Jackie, c/o Paul Byrons; Willie Noone, c/o Mary Rice; Jacko Rice; Rachel Connaughton, c/o K Hoare; MJ Farrells; McGuinness Pharmacy; Teresa Croghan, c/o K Hoare; Mary Brandon, c/o K Finan; Jimmy Geraghty, c/o Breda Healy. 10 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Kathleen Gordon; Rita Walsh; Kathleen Hoare; Breda Healy; Kathleen Collins; Kathleen Gordon; Joe and Mickey Hoare; Kathleen Gordon; Denis O’Shea; Rachel Tully. TOTAL RECEIPTS: €335 TOTAL PRIZES: €260

THANKGIVING NOTICES NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART 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. H.M.F. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART 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. H.M.F NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART 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. H.M.F. 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. M.R.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. H.C. 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. H.C. 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. M.G. Acceptance of an advertisement or payment therefore is not to be taken as implying guarantee that the advertisement will be published. The right is reserved to refuse to insert any advertisement, without giving any reason; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisement previously published, without compensation for any loss or damage claimed for non-publication. Publication of an advertisement cannot be guaranteed on a specific week or at all, whether or not a particular week has been stipulated by the advertiser, and the company will not be liable for any loss claimed by such omission, whether from all editions or any particular edition or editions of the paper. Right is reserved to alter any advertisement without liability for any compensation for such alteration. Further, the company does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of any advertisement.

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

The local paper! OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2PM ON TUESDAY We cannot guarantee publication after this time

TEL: 090 66 34633 EMAIL: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

AtYourService BLINDS

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

PIO TULLY

BRENDAN DOOLIN

Also Wooden Venetians, Velux Window Blinds. Tel: (090) 66 30521 Mobile: (086) 8115928

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

LANESBORO ROAD, ROSCOMMON. Tel.: 090 6625470 Mobile: 087 2869496

• Chimney Repairs • Removal of cracked flues and relining • Firebacks replaced • Free Insurance Quotations • Fully Insured

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

fergalkelly@live.com

Fergal 086 1016899

Chimney Repairs Ireland 20 year guarantee 25 years experience ● Relining and rebuilding ● Smoke and soot problems solved ● Free estimates ● Free assistance with insurance claims ● CCTV Camera Inspection

Tel: Office 1800 283067 or mobile: (087) 7997671 or 087 2583483 www.chimneyrepairs.ie

- Chimney Repairs - Soot & Smoke Problems - Demolish, Re Build & Re Flue Line - Chimney Fires - Flexible Stainless Steel Liner - Insurance Claims processed For Professional Advice Contact: Tel: 090

9673336 2678350

Mob: 086 Email:

info@athlonechimneyrepairs.ie

WINDOWS AND DOORS

CLEANING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

Larkin Windows

STEPHEN HOARE

Contact

Ballinamuck, Co. Longford Tel. (043) 3324047Mobile: (086) 2513779

Manufacturers and installers of the latest designs and colours in uPVC window and door products and impressive composite door ranges

JOHN GREENE BALLINASLOE

TEL: (090) 96 88606 (090) 96 88830 (090) 96 87651 Lowest price guaranteed

TARMACADAM

Call us today for free quotation or call and see our showroom

RECYCLING

Castlerea Vehicle Recycling All NCT Failures Destruction Certs Issued ● Sale of Second Hand Parts ● Contracted to all Major Car Companies ● Farm Machinery, Old Gates ● Metals, Iron Baths ● Old Cooking Ranges ● Weighbridge on Site ● ●

ELITE CHIMNEY REPAIRS • Lining • Relining • Rebuilding • CCTV Camera Inspection

CATHAL DOOLEY 087 6579064

20 Years Experience Free Insurance Quotes Nationwide Service Stoves and Ranges Fitted All Work Guaranteed

INSULATION

Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM Contact: Gerry Monaghan

SERVICES: • Tarmacadam • Kerbing • Patio • Domestic & Commercial TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT HRI SCHEME

Contact us for further information Kiltoom, Athlone, Co. Roscommon T: (090) 64 93386 M: (086) 8207242 E: gerrymonaghan1@eircom.net

CARPENTRY

● ●

FARMING

Daily collection

CHIMNEY SWEEP • Open fire, stove, ranges • All flues and chimneys • Power brushed & vaccumed • No mess, no fuss • CCTV camera inspections • Detailed report and CCTV recording provided for insurance claims • Fully insured Also available for powerwashing and gutter cleaning

To advertise, telephone 090 66 34633 or email advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

Bonded Bead Cavity Wall Insulation

Gary Jameson

New Buildings & Retroﬁt

2nd Fix Carpentry

091 768 768 info@ecowise.ie

www.ecowise.ie WINDOW/DOORS

CONSTRUCTION

V.B.R. CONSTRUCTION • BRICK WORK • PLASTERING • ROOFING • ALL TYPES OF BUILDING WORK CARRIED OUT

FREE QUOTES AND ESTIMATES

Tel: 087 6242126

ROSCOMMON, WEST of IRELAND and BEYOND!!

M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 VETERINARY SUPPLIES & SERVICES

All Creatures -VETERINARY CLINIC & Shop -

Lanesboro Street, Roscommon. Tel/Fax: 090-6626898 SERVICES AVAILABLE: SHOP OPENING HOURS: • Gas Anaesthetic Monday to Friday, • Digital X-Ray 9am to 8.00pm; Saturday, 9am to 6.00pm • Bovine & Equine Scanning AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY • In-house Blood Testing 087 2596055 - 24 HOURS

• Grooming • All your Dosing & Mineral Requirements

PLEASE RING TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

WINDOWS/DOORS

• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

(086) 0708833/ (090) 66 34426 TARMACADAM

GROUP

SHOWROOM:

Athlone Road, Roscommon

• Fitted Kitchens & bedroom units

Donamon

Double & Treble Glazed Windows & Doors SPECIAL OFFER NOW ON NEW RANGE OF COMPOSITE DOORS

• We supply and fit new & replacement energy efficient uPVC windows and doors • Large range of colours – FREE ADVICE AND ESTIMATES –

CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT

Donal Haughey - 086 8210710 www.roscommonwindows.ie

WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS

Tarmacadam LTD

• Door Handles • Door Locks • Letterboxes • Window Hinges • Patio Door Repairs • Misted Double Glazed Units

Specialising in Kerbing, Tar and Chips and Tarmacadam. Machine or hand laid.

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

Contact Damian at (087) 9962361

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON!

Contact David Martin on (087) 9959417

KEEN and COMPETITIVE PRICES

RECYCLING ALL TYPES OF METAL

C ASTLEREA ELV RECYCLING LTD., CLOONKEEN, CASTLEREA KEVIN & MARTINA KEENAN TEL: 094 96 21250 MOB: 086 2522231

Munsboro, Roscommon

• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

Unit 2, Ballybrit Industrial Estate, Galway

• Carpets & Upholstery Cleaning • Leather Suites • WINDOW CLEANING • Rental Cleaning • POWER WASHING Fascias & Soffits • Gutters & Down pipes • Drive ways ‘paths and patios’ CAR VALETING

Member of

Cellulose, Sheepswool, Fibreglass, SIGA Airtightness

Call in or contact us for free advice and quotes

RECYCLING OF END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES

CLEANING SERVICES • ROSCOMMON

Registered contractor for Home Renovation Incentive Scheme

GLASS WORKS

Boyle Glass

Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Tel: 071 96 68368 Mob: 087 6449709 Stained Decorative and Frosted Glass (over 100 designs on display) We also manufacture: - Double Glazed units & Table Tops - Bevelled Glass/Mirrors and Wedding Mirrors - Toughed and Laminated Glass - STOVE GLASS & Fire Rated Glass - Glass Shelving - We also supply glass for stairs/balconies & painted glass splash back

Find us on: DoneDeal/boyleglass Monday-Friday 9-6pm Saturday 9-1pm After Hours by appointment

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

AtYourService/Appointments/News WINDOWS/DOORS

CHIMNEY REPAIRS AND SERVICES

Sean Doyle & Sons Ltd ESTABLISHED 1978

• Circular Road, Roscommon • Whitestown Business Park Tallaght, D 24 • Over 35 Years in Business • Removal of old Windows and Doors • All Fitters Fully Insured • Registered for Home Improvement Grants • Timber, PVC, Aluclad and Aluminium Windows and Doors • Double and Triple Glazed • V Welded and Mechanically Welded Frames CONTACT 090-6626753 • www.seandoylewindows.ie • info@seandoylewindows.ie

CHIMNEY REPAIRS & SERVICES • Relining • Rebuilding • Chimney Repairs • CCTV Surveys and reports • Insurance Quotes

Telephone: 086 2592002 SEPTIC TANKS

CARPENTRY

SEPTIC TANK PROBLEMS Carpentry & Roofing • Roof, 1st & 2nd Fix • Slate & Tile • Sheeting & Cladding • Free Quotations • Extensions & Renovations Lisacul, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

M. 087 962 5391 • Fully Registered • Fully Insured

MECHANIC SERVICES NEILAN

SERVICES

Adrian Neilan - Kilteevan, Roscommon

* PLANT * TRACTORS * FARM MACHINERY * VANS * 4X4

* MOBILE HYDRAULIC HOSE SUPPLY & REPAIRS

T: 087 9294152

E: adrian.neilan@gmail.com HOME MAINTENANCE

• Existing Septic Tank Systems Upgraded • New Sewage Systems designed and constructed • New Sewage Treatment Systems supplied (choice) • Qualified Soil Suitability Assessor • Fully insured • All work to current standards

MARTIN BRADY PLANT HIRE Ballinagare, Co. Roscommon Tel. 086 3898360 Email: martybrady1@yahoo.ie

WANTED

WANTED CARS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4X4s, BUSES, RUNNERS OR NON-RUNNERS. Also NCT and DOE Failures Anything considered

CONTACT: 087 3885054

WANTED CARAVANS ANY CONDITION, ANY SIZE

House & Garden Maintenance

Alan Somers Cluain Árd, Ardsallaghmore, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 27970 Mobile: (086) 8161651 Email: aboutthehouse@imagine.ie

Powerwashing - House, Driveway, Roof Complete Painting Service DIY Solutions

Chimney Cleaning Service NOW AVAILABLE

CONTACT:

085 7652594

To have your advert seen by over 80,000 people every week advertise with us!

The local paper!

THE MOST READ NEWSPAPER IN COUNTY ROSCOMMON! OUR DEADLINE IS STRICTLY 2.30PM ON TUESDAY

Appointments

CASEY’S Athlone Road, Roscommon Town

NIGHT SHIFT STAFF REQUIRED TO WORK FROM 11 PM. TO 6 AM; FOUR DAYS PER WEEK Good communication skills necessary and must be able to work on own initiative and be customer focused. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OFFICE/SHOP FLOOR SUPERVISOR REQUIRED

FULL TIME POSITION Previous experience of working in a busy environment would be desirable. The position would suit someone who can take responsibility and work in a team environment. Previous track record of working in a busy environment would be an additional benefit. PLEASE FORWARD CV IN STRICTEST CONFIDENCE TO: The Manager, Casey’s Centra, Athlone Road, Roscommon Town

NewsPeople

Urlaur Pattern Festival takes place on Tuesday The Urlaur Pattern Festival in Kilmovee, Co. Mayo takes place this Tuesday 4th August where there will be a sports and novelty events taking place throughout the day. Mass at the ruins of The Abbey will be celebrated

at 2.30 pm and there will be a host of activities taking place after that including races, underage soccer, fancy dress and a vintage car display. A talent competition will take place at 3.15 pm with music throughout the day by the Ta-

vrane School Band and The Towey Family. Later that night an evening social will taker place in the Urlaur Community Centre from 9 pm where there will be musical entertainment and a raffle with spot prizes on the night.

3rd annual Sportif and Fun Cycle in Glenamaddy The Glenamaddy branch of Ability West in association with Heneghan’s SuperValu Glenamaddy are delighted to announce details of our 3rd annual Sportif (80KM) and Fun Cycle (20Km). The cycle will take place on Sunday August 9th with the Sportif cycle commencing at 9.30 am and the Fun Cycle commencing at 12 noon from Heneghan’s SuperValu Glenamaddy. Registration is €25 and will take place on the morning from 9.am. The Sportif Cycle(€25) is unrestricted and the cyclists can dictate the pace. Water and food will be provided en-route. The Fun Cycle(€15) is just that and will take place at a far more leisurely pace. Food and water will again be provided en-route. There will be a barbeque and spot prizes

galore for all cyclists after the event where there will be plenty of refreshments and music to ease the pain of any sore behinds! All of the funds raised will go to Ability West. Ability West has three local centers in the area, St. Francis ADS and Macator GH in Kilkerrin and Dochas ADS in Glenamaddy. As well as having the local services Ability West are very lucky to have a very active branch in the locality. We would like to also give a special mention to Martina and Tony Gibbons who through their local SuperValu store have supported the local Ability West Branch so well down through the years. Please come along to support this very worthy cause. See abilitywest.ie for more information or call Cathal Ryan 087-6820265 or Aidan Burke 086-8169571.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KENNY Tom Strangeforth, Williamstown (8th Anniversary)

BEESTON (nee Mannion) Kathleen Late of Hollywell, Roscommon, and San Diego, California (4th Anniversary)

FANNON Teresa (Tess)

MCDONNELL William (Billie)

GARVEY Mary “Babs”

Ballinderry, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon Who passed away on 16th July 2014

Castlemine, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon Who passed away on the 27th July 2014

Caltraduff, Ballyforan Who passed away on 2nd August 2003 (12th Anniversary)

The family of Tess wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who sympathised with us on our loss. Thanks to all those who attended the Funeral and burial, to all that sent Mass Cards and letters of sympathy. We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Management and Staff of the Sacred Heart Hospital for the wonderful care and attention received by Tess for the final decade of her life. Sincere thanks to Fr. Browne for celebrating the Funeral Mass, to Smyth’s Funeral Directors and to our friends and neighbours for preparing Tess’s final resting place. To everyone who helped, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Tessie’s Anniversary Mass takes place on Saturday 1st August at 8.15pm in St. Bridget’s Church, Four Mile House.

Billie’s wife Mary, brother-inlaw Sean, nephews and nieces wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who sympathised with us on our sad loss. We would like to express our thanks to all those who attended Billie’s removal, Funeral Mass and burial. To those who sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy, called to the house and travelled long distances to be with us. We wish to thank Fr. Raymond Browne, Fr. Noel Fannon and Fr. Tommie Delaney for celebrating the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thank you also to the Mass servers, the choir and all who participated in the Mass. A special thanks to Dr. John Keenan, Dr. Claire Quinn, Nurse Helen and the staff of the Medical Centre for their dedicated care to Billie over the years. We would like to thank the staff of Molloy’s Pharmacy for their assistance and kindness. A note of gratitude to Doctors and Nurses in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe and Roscommon County Hospital for all the care given to Billie during his illness. Sincere thanks to undertakers Tom, Rene and Pat Smyth for their understanding and professionalism. Thanks to the grave diggers and those who prepared Billie’s final resting place. Many thanks to our neighbours, friends and extended family for their help and support during and since those difficult days. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually we trust that this acknowledgement will show our gratitude and appreciation to all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Billie’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Derrane on Saturday 1st August at 7.00 pm.

MAM My heart is full of memories With pride I speak your name Although life goes on without you It will never be the same Those special days will not return When we were together But the love you placed within my heart Will stay with me forever

In loving memory of Tom who died on 30th July 2007 Memories are like leaves of gold, They never tarnish or grow old. No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday’s memories will always be there. Nothing on earth can ever replace, The sound of your voice or the smile on your face. No words, no flowers, No tears can say, How much we love and miss you everyday.

Sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Annmarie, and Norrie, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 2nd August at 10am in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk.

In loving memory of Kathleen, who passed away on the 31st July 2011 Love and memories are forever, In our hearts you will always stay, We think of you always especially today.

Lovingly remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 31st July in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 10.30am.

LOVELY Tony Hawthorn Drive, Roscommon Town (1st Anniversary)

HYNES Atty (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of Tony who died on 6th August 2014 RIP

In loving memory of Martin (Atty), Convent Road, Elphin whose anniversary occurs on 29th July Still greatly missed and always in the thoughts of his family.

Vera, Cathriona, Patricia and Matthew, Don, Zoe, Matthew and Eva. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 15th August 2015 in Creeve Church at 9.30am.

Your life was one of thoughtful deeds A helping hand to other’s needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Wonderful memories you left behind.

Sadly missed by his sister Mary and family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Anniversary Mass for Tony and his late wife Jean takes place in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Sunday 2nd August at 10.30am.

Ros Memorials Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

PAT: 087 7799076 PAUL: 086 6052649

• Headstones • Kerbed Memorials • Grave Site Care • Headstone Cleaning • Monument Levelling • Gravestone Repair

FANNON Tess Ballinderry, Fourmilehouse (1st Anniversary)

In loving memory of Tess who passed away on 16th July 2014 Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, to love, to cherish and never forget. Time may pass and fade away, but silent thoughts and memories stay. No longer in our lives to share but in our hearts you are always there.

First Anniversary Mass will take place in St. Bridget’s Church, Fourmilehouse on Saturday 1st August at 8.15pm.

Loved and missed always your loving daughter Rosaleen xxxx ~~~~~~~ MAM Sunshine fades, Shadows falls Memories of you outlast them all Time passes life goes on But from our hearts you are never gone

Lovingly remembered by you daughter Caroline, son Byran Jr. and grandson Jake. ~~~~~~~ MAM The tears in our eyes we can wipe away But the ache in our hearts will always stay Gone are the happy days we shared together But not the memories they last forever When thoughts go back as often as they do We treasure the memories we had of you No words we write will ever say How much we miss you Mum today.

Loved and sadly missed by your daughter Sharon and family. 12th Anniversary Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Ballyforan on Monday 3rd August at 7.30pm.

McCLOAT Anthony 41 Cloontuskert, Lanesboro (11th Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who died on 27th July 2004 Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Bridget and family.

CONNAUGHTON Ned and Mary Ardsallagh, Roscommon In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather who died on 31st December 1999 and a loving mother and granny who died on 28th July 2007

Along the road of suffering, You found a little lane, That took you up to Heaven and ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts. We have loved them in life, Let us not forget them in death.

Always remembered and sadly missed by their sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

KENNY John Lisnaville, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon Who died on 27th of July 2011 (4th Anniversary)

There is no death Only a change of worlds, Let us not grieve Beyond letting go, For in the Tree of Life, His roots and ours Are forever entwined.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen, family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 2nd August at 11.30am in Fuerty Church.

COYLE Vincent Carrowcrin, Roscommon In loving memory of Vincent Coyle, who died August 5th 1985. Rest In Peace.

Always remembered by his loving Mother, family and friends.

FLAHERTY (nee Conroy) Julie Clooneyourish, Athleague, Co Roscommon Who died 2nd August 2013 (2nd Anniversary)

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way. Though absent you are very near, Still missed, still loved and very dear. Time passes, Memories stay, Never forgotten especially on this day.

Sadly missed always and forever husband John B, daughter Lorraine, sons John Anthony and Damien, daughter-in-law Clare, son-in-law Kenny, grandchildren, Lauryn, Aaron, Russ and Robyn, brothers and sisters. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 5th September at 7.30pm in Athleague Church.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

SportsPeople This weekends action:

Horses for courses by Tom Red

Today Galway continues, featuring the Galway Hurdle, first starting at 1.50 pm. Tomorrow the Guinness Handicap over a mile is the feature at 6.50 pm with racing away at 5.05 pm. On Saturday the feature race is the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle the 2nd race at 3.10 pm, the first is off at 2.35 pm. The festival finishes on Sunday starting at 2.15 pm and features the EBF Stallion Farms Handicap over 7f at 4.30 pm. There is national hunt racing at Cork on Bank Holiday Monday with a flat card on Tuesday. On Monday there is also racing on the level at Naas. Tuesday sees the start of a week’s racing in the west and midlands starting here in Roscommon in Lenebane at 5.35pm, with a mixed card, followed by 2 days at Cleveragh in Sligo on Wednesday, flat, and Thursday, national hunt. Wednesday features the new EBF Connaught Oaks and Connaught Derby and Thursday is Ladies Day for 2014. Racing for the week finishes at Kilbeggan on Saturday 9th August. On Tuesday at Roscommon there are 7 races opening with a 3-Y-O hurdle followed bya 4-Y-O+ maiden also over 2m. Next up is a 3m handicap hurdle then a 2m 5f Beginners Chase. Then a 2n 5f handicap chase. The penultimate race is a 3m handicap over the major obstacles and racing closes with a bumper. Last Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot lost a lot of it’s sparkle with the late withdrawl of John Gosden’s Golden Horn due to the ease in the ground. Frankie Detorri then took over on Gosden’s Eagle Top from Richard Hughes. Coming with a late run Detorri engaged in a ding dong battle with fellow Italian Andrea Atzeni aboard Luca Cumani’s Postponed losing on the nod by a nose. Eagle Top’s stablemate Romsdal, who had set a strong gallop, finished 3rd.

Galway Preview Today the opening beginners chases

looks a 2 horse race between DKW’s Waaheb, faller here on Tuesday and WPM’s more experienced novice chaser As De Ferbet, runner up 3 times in Ireland and once in France. Clondaw Farmer, winner of a bumper at the festival 12 months ago could surprise both of them on his fences debut for John Shark Hanlon. Only 6 go to post in the novice chase looks and quality makes up for quantity. Rock The World, runner up to The Game Changer, in Roscommon is the selection but the other 5 all have chances. There are 3 flat races on the card and they are wide open the best chance for a DKW winner looks to be Tested in the Fillies Listed Race. In the Galway Hurdle all the talk is about Tony Martin’s Quick Jack 2nd in the Chester Cup to Trip To Paris on his last run having been 3rd to Wicklow Brave in Cheltenham in March. Tony Martin also has Thomas Edison, last year’s victor, and Ted Veale, 3rd on Tuesday behind Modem, both with chances. Jessica Harrington heroine on Tuesday in the amateur Modem is first reserve and has a great chance of the big race double if he gets in. In the closing bumper WPM’s Prince D’Aaubrelle, runner up in Roscommon behind Aiden O’Brien’s , is one in the note book. He bypassed Monday’s bumper and is my bet of the day. Today is Ladies Day and the Best Dressed Person Competition is sponsored by The Kilkenny Group and will be judged by RTE’s Maura Derrane. The winner’s prize is worth in excess of €10,000. Tomorrow DKW runs Palmetto Dunes, in the Auction Maiden. She finished 2nd to Sanus Per Aquam in Leopardstown on her debut and should be good enough to win here. In the Blazers Chase local hope and recent Roscommon winner Aranhill Chief, missed the cut in the Plate, never runs a bad race around Ballybrit.. If you do not collect today’s Best dressed lady competition fear not as

Postponed, yellow, pips Eagle Top at Ascot.

Athlone Towncentre sponsor The Fair Lady at Galway Races with €1,750 worth of prizes tomorrow. Judging will be Marietta Doran and Roz Purcell and the prizes will be presented Ireland and Connaught rugby player Robbie Henshaw from Athlone. I see Kitten Loves Roses is entered in the EBF 2-Y-O maiden over 1m on Saturday. 5th in her debut over 7f in the Curragh and she will benefit for the extra furlong. This is one I have been waiting for. DKW also has Sunglider in the race. The bumper on Sunday is a winner’s bumper ran in memory of the late Fr Sean Breen and while it is a very open race DKW’s First Figaro is all the talk in Galway this week. He will have to be at his best to account for Aidan O’Brien’s Oathkeeper a Roscommon winner in June. Sunday is Family Day and children are free in. There is also the Mad Hatters Competition very popular among younger, and some older, punters.

General News Sir Peter O’Sullivan, the best known British Racing commentator, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 97. R.I.P Senior Irish jockey Niall McCullagh received serious injuries last Friday morning riding out on the gallops and ended up in hospital with broken ribs and a collapsed

lung. He is out of action and missed his book of rides last Friday and Saturday. He will be out for at least 8 to 12 weeks and misses Galway. We wish him a full and speedy recovery. Amateur Paul Cawley became the third sibling to ride a winner at Wexford on Friday. Paul, who rode Denis Hogan’s Drive The Bus to beat Officer Cadet ridden by champion jockey Paul Carberry, is the 22 year-old brother of established riders Alain and Brian who hail from Craughwell in Galway.

Competition Time This week the winners of our competition for three pairs of tickets for Roscommon next Tuesday are Francis Mulrennan, Paul Finnegan and Domnic Tobin. Tickets can be collected in the office from noon on Friday. Racing is at Kilbeggan on Saturday the 8th August and Paddy Dunican has given us 3 pairs of tickets. To win we want to know which horse won the Galway Plate on Wednesday? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to redtom17@ gmail.com by 2.00 next Wednesday the 4th August. Don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number.

Ballybrit Review The first day of Galway a record crowd of 19,214 saw Willie Mullins’ Sligo Winner Bachasson winning his 2nd race in this country easily beating The Master of Rosewell Zafayan Lodge with Sea’s Aria 3rd. The winner, by 16l, was ridden by Ruby Walsh with Davy Russell aboard the 2nd 9 1/2 l clear of the 3rd. Horses for courses, and races as Beck-

with Star repeated his win of 2014 in the handicap hurdle by a head from Plain Sailing with Defining Year 2l back in 3rd. Dermot Weld came good in the third when the 2Y-O True Solitaire ridden by Pat Smullen won as hinted at here last week. He was the only one of the 4 that Weld had entered in the race to be declared. The feature of the day the

Connaught Hotel Qualified Riders handicap was won by the bottom weight Modem driven home by Kate Harrington holding off the late challenge of Awsome Star and the favourite Ted Veale by a neck and ½l. Riding on his local track Leigh Roche from won the 5th on Romniac trained by Shelia Lavery. They beat Tadaany trained by Dermot

Modem (green & black) comes to claim Wood Breizh with Ted Veale (green & yellow) challenging

Weld, to whom Leigh is attached, and Jessica Harrington’s Gregoria by 3¾l and 1½l. In the penultimate Dermot Weld and Pat Smullen went on to completed a double when Harasava accounted forTorcedor and One Cool Poet. Sarah O’Brien won the bumper on Kalopsia trained by her father Aidan by 6½l from Mighty Concorde with Matchaway 1¾l away in 3rd. In Tuesday’s feature race, the Topaz Mile the green and gold hoops of JP McManus were not to be seen but JP did collect the prize on behalf of his daughter SueAnn Foley owner of Hint Of A Tint. The 5-Y-O filly trained by David Wachman won by ½l and a head from the English raider Baraweez and Unsinkable For the opener horses went down in a downpour which passed over as the

race started and punters who had taken the skinny odds on about Long Dog got a fright as he fumbled the penultimate flight. He recovered well and Ruby Walsh drove him out to easily win by 10l and 13l from Three Stars and Patsio. Trainer Matthew Smith made the journey from Co Meath count as Mark Enright galvanized Empresario having been caught in the dip to come back at Hash Brown and win from the fast finishing Guitar Pete with Hash Brown relegated to 3rd. Flat racing opened with a winner for another small yard of Michael O’Callaghan in Co Kildare and jockey Emmet McNamara with Now Or Never. The Caulfield Industrial Athlone Handicap over 2m saw the best finish of the evening with Ibergman having been passed in the dip coming again to beat

B Cosmos and Unyeilding. The winner was Shelia Lavery’s second winner of the week. The penultimate race, 7f handicap sponsored by the same firm, was won by an outsider Beau Satchel trained by Ado McGuinness who caught the local Iggy Madden trained Cairduil in the shadow of the post. The final race was won by Benkei trained by Harry Rogers and ridden by Conor King from the gamble of the day Charles Byrnes’ Crystal Pearl. Dermot Weld drew an blank on the day. On Wednesday racing opened in lovely sunshine with Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh winning the opener for the third day in a row with Thomas Hobson from DKW’s Stuccodor and Denis Hogan’s The Welsh Wizard. In the 2m 4f handicap hurdle Powersbomb trained in Sligo by Brian McMahon

skated up the hill to win by 4 ¾ l and 1 ½ l from Bank Bonus and Coldstonesober. Dermot Weld and Finney Maguire, son of Adrian, repeated last year’s win of Whitey O’Gwaun when the favourite Time To Inspire won the Qualified Maiden. The winner was truly inspired and ran out an easy winner from Catalyst and Hudson’s Bay. The Galway Plate went down to the Co Waterford yard of Henry de Bromhead, who went one better than his father Harry, as Shanahan’s Turn won under Johnny Burke from The Paparrazi Kid and Saddler’s Risk, stablemate of the winner. The winning distances were 5½l and ½l. The 6th was won by Bribe The Bouncer trained locally by Denis Hogan and ridden by Connor King. Plough Boy was 2nd and War Anthem 3rd.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

Shane’s SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Who has fared best in transfer market? THE LEAD STORY Shane Reynolds

It may seem strange to say but perhaps the most intriguing part of the soccer season is actually the crazy summer transfer market when teams desperately scramble to try and assemble squads capable of achieving their goals. The most active Premiership club in the market thus far has been Liverpool, who acted very quickly to acquire the services of seven new players (so far) in the off-season. Their fans will be hopeful the €32.5 million acquisition of Christian Benteke (left) will transform their recent fortunes, but it is the signing of James Milner which I think will be of most importance to the ‘Pool going forward.

FOR YOUR WEEKEND DIARY

Roscommon minor hurlers face Royals Roscommon’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday when they host Meath in Athleague.

Camogie clash The Roscommon Camogie team face Westmeath on Sunday at 2.30 pm in Oran knowing that only a win will be sufficient to keep their championship bid alive this year.

Ladies in action This Saturday in Ballinamore at 3.45 pm the Roscommon ladies’ quest for All-Ireland honours continues as they face local rivals Sligo in the second round of the series. Having already lost out to Sligo earlier in the championship, Kieran Kilkenny’s side face a difficult task but were boosted by an impressive win over Tipperary the last time out.

Good Week Golﬁng win Congratulations to the Castlerea Golf Club mixed foursomes team on winning the Connacht final in Castlerea last Saturday.

In the absence of veteran captain Steven Gerrard, Milner’s signing was a crucial one to solidify their central midfield department, and I think he was be a key asset for them this year. However, unless they bring in another world class talent, which is highly unlikely, I can’t see them replicating their title tilt exploits of two seasons ago, and a top four finish will be the aim again this year. Man. Utd have also been busy in the market of late. Bastian Schweinsteiger will be a pivotal addition, and he is exactly the type of player that United need at this moment in time. Controlling the game from a deep-lying midfield position, his experience, vision and creativity will prove invaluable this year. However perhaps the greatest

achievement which Louis van Gaal can pull off this year is to get the best out of the players they already have. If he can get Juan Mata, Angel di Maria and Wayne Rooney firing on all cylinders, they may just mount a title bid. Arsenal have pulled off the most astute piece of business during the summer. The signing of experienced goalkeeper Petr Cech could see them end an 11-year wait for a coveted Premiership crown, although another top class striker and a central defender wouldn’t go astray either. The most protracted transfer summer saga ended a couple of weeks ago when Man. City finally got their man, parting with €49 million for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling. He will no doubt prove a vital player for them over time, but his

transfer fee was excessive, and I think Liverpool are the real winners here. Chelsea have been rather subdued in the market so far but the signing of Radamel Falcao could prove a stroke of genius. He was much-maligned for his performances for Man. Utd last season but how much of that had to do with the way the team was playing rather than the player himself? He will thrive on the service that he will get at Chelsea, and I think he will be a very key understudy to Diego Costa. I’m backing him to recapture his form in a more complete Chelsea side. There will, of course, be more twists before the season starts, but if the season began today Chelsea would still be favourites to retain their crown, The Premiership returns on August 8th.

Local boxers excel in Europe Castlerea and Loughglynn boxing clubs recently travelled to London to compete in Europe’s largest senior open boxing tournament, the annual Haringey Box Cup. The tournament is hosted by the Haringey Police & Community Boxing club. With almost 400 weighing in, Haringey was a display of talent from across Europe. Jordan McCarty and Bradley Sharkey of Castlerea Boxing Club and Óisin Ward of Loughglynn Boxing Club were those who travelled to London. Óisin boxed Kyle Birkett of Phoenix Nottingham in the 69kg quarter-final, impressively beating his opponent 3-0. Unfortunately Óisin bowed out of the competition the following day in his semi-final against Anthony Claridge of York who went on to succeed in his final. On the Saturday, Jordan McCarty faced Tanwin Chowdhurey of Double Jab boxing club in his semi-fi-

nal. The overpowering McCarty beat his opponent with the referee stopping the contest in the third round. Upon progressing to Sunday’s final against Morgan Bosley of Far Cotton, McCarty was unfortunately beaten but brought home the silver. Bradley Sharkey also had his semi-final on the Saturday against Damir Mohammad, from The Netherlands. Sharkey had a clear win against his rangy opponent, beating him on a 3-0 decision. Progressing into Sunday’s final, Sharkey met with Oakmeads, Sol Evans. The final was a tough battle between the two but Bradley gained the upper hand by his power and determination claiming gold and the title of Haringeys 60kg Champion. Both clubs thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and their boxers were excellent representatives of County Roscommon. We hope to make the trip again next year.

Pictured are Jordan McCarty and Bradley Sharkey of Castlerea Boxing Club and Óisin Ward of Loughglynn Boxing who travelled to London last weekend.

WHO’S SAYING WHAT.. Frankie Dolan @munited18titles If Carlsberg done d worst game in d history of GAA that was it westmeath v fermanagh. Mother of devine jaysus I dont no what to say (former Roscommon footballer gives his verdict on the

GAA action last weekend)

Game last weekend).

Hugh Lynn @lthugh Sorry but Joe Brolly’s use of bad language on television is not cool! @TheSundayGame (Hugh Lynn reacts to Joe Brolly’s use of bad language on The Sunday

Ronan O’Gara @RonanOGara10 We need more of those interv iews#jonathanglynn#brilliant (former Irish rugby player references the interview of man of the

match Johnny Glynn in Galway’s win over Cork, who responded to comments poised by the interviewer that Galway had only one forward in his own unique style).

U-21 title Padraig Pearses captured the U-21 hurling title following a 2-17 to 2-8 win over St Dominic’s last week.

Golden gloves Congratulations to Paddy Sharkey from the Castlerea Boxing Club who claimed honours at the annual Haringey Box Cup in London.

Bad Week Camogie loss It was a disappointing week for the Roscommon camogie junior team, who lost out to Louth by 2-17 to 2-4 in the championship.

Western Gaels footballers pictured in Frenchpark with their trainer Phil O’Connor before heading to the Gaelic4girls National Blitz in Croke Park on The Club Rossie Bus.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

SportsPeople

Seamus Duke ON SPORT

Mediocre championships need a boost The football and hurling championships are now coming towards the business end of proceedings and by the time the top four in the football championship is settled and the top two in the hurling championship is decided I fear that there will be a very familiar look to it all. This year’s hurling championship has been mediocre, to say the least. Tactics have taken over and while there have been some great team displays – like the one we saw from Galway last weekend – there have been very few goals and free-takers have taken over.

It would be fantastic for the game and for the GAA if Waterford and Galway were to qualify for the final, but what are the chances of that happening? I know that the purists would love another Tipperary v Kilkenny All-Ireland final clash but what about the rest of the sporting population? It would be boring, predictable and unattractive for most neutrals. I also have to laugh at all the coverage of the ‘Crisis in Cork GAA.’ Here is a county with a couple of hundred very strong GAA clubs, who have a massive tradition of both hurling and football. Sure, they have had a few

barren years in both codes and maybe their underage success is not all that they should have but to suggest that there is a ‘crisis’ is a laugh. Cork will always be one of the strongest GAA counties and to suggest otherwise is a joke. They are well capable of sorting out their problems. If there is a crisis in Cork GAA then God help the rest of us. In the football championship Fermanagh showed Roscommon that we could easily be in the All-Ireland quarter-finals this weekend when they were far too good for a very poor Westmeath side last weekend. Fermanagh are a breath of fresh air

and are been very well managed by Pete McGrath, but the romance will stop on Sunday next when they meet the Dubs. It has been a good run for Fermanagh but they are as far as they are going to get. If they can keep the margin below 15 points they will be doing well. The qualifiers on Saturday will be interesting although I expect that Tyrone will be far too strong for Sligo. However the second game promises to be much closer. Donegal will be the strong favourites to win but Galway are a great side in Croke Park and with no expectations weighing them down

Canavan’s call for change

Off-beat stories from the Internet over past week

I read with interest the plan put forward by Peter Canavan to totally revamp the football calendar in the GAA and there are many great aspects involved in it. However Peter Canavan knows too well that there are a number of stumbling blocks to his plan that may be impossible to overcome. The abolition of the pre-season tournaments like the O’Byrne Cup and FBD League would not go down too well with the all-powerful provincial councils while the actual provincial championship would definitely be downgraded under the new plan. In addition, would 16 counties agree to take part in a secondary competition only and not have a chance to compete for the Sam Maguire Cup? Providing a link between the championship and the league is a great idea but I have been proposing what Peter Canavan said last week for years and I totally agree with him in much of what he has proposed. However in the GAA you have to be realistic. There are some things that might be possible to change but there are other things that will never be changed. However I am glad that a high profile figure like Canavan has stirred up the pot on this issue again. The championships as they exist at the moment have passed their sell-by date. It is certainly time for change but the extent of that change is what will be the most important factor.

Putin’s Blatter

Let the games begin The UK soccer season is almost upon us again and we will give out all roads about it – too much money involved, boring games, no physicality, no respect for fans, no quality any more, etc., etc. But the facts are that it will, once again, dominate the sporting headlines for the next nine months as the whole circus starts up again. There is a gentle start to proceedings when two of the sides who will surely be there or thereabouts for title glory, Chelsea and Arsenal, battle it out for the Charity Shield at Wembley. A few weeks after the game no one will remember who won it but for the two sides it is probably a very important game. Arsenal look like a side who are ready to challenge for the title this season so they will not want to get beaten here. For Jose Mourinho it is all about putting down a marker for later in the season. Let the games begin.

Ladies football to the fore This is a great time for Ladies Football in Roscommon. The success of the underage teams is being matched by the senior ladies team who face a huge game this weekend against Sligo in Ballinamore. There is not a lot between the sides and this is a game that Roscommon are well capable of winning. I was at the game between Roscommon and Tipperary in Kinnity last weekend and Roscommon showed great battling qualities to come back to edge out Tipp in extratime. Roscommon have a very young team and it would be a huge boost if they could make it through to the next round of the intermediate championship and a step closer to Croke Park.

in this game, they can throw caution to the wind. Donegal should be too strong for them but I am expecting a really good showing from Kevin Walsh’s men. Kerry v Kildare on Sunday will be interesting. Kildare have built up great momentum in the qualifiers after being hammered by Dublin and on their best day are a good side. But there is a dour superiority about this current Kerry side who are superbly managed by Eamon Fitzmaurice. If Kerry are in a tight corner they will know what to do and they should win by five or six points.

Adam Finnerty prepares to take a shot at goal as Adrian Flanagan closes in during the Tremane and Padraig Pearses encounter last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox

In 1973, US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was rewarded for allegedly stopping a war (not quite it turned out) he had done sterling work to prolong when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The award prompted the celebrated satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer to immediately announce his retirement on the compelling grounds that satire could no longer top reality. Well, Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a new candidate for the Nobel Prize – one who almost succeeds in making Henry Kissinger look like a worthy recipient. In stark contrast to the sore Americans, Putin has expressed his full solidarity with Sepp Blatter in recent months. Not only does Putin not believe of a word of the corruption claims, he suggests that the international community should in fact bestow Blatter with one of their finest honours. “I think people like Mr Blatter or the heads of big international sporting federations, or the Olympic Games, deserve special recognition. If there is anyone who deserves the Nobel Prize, it’s those people. The way there is this fight against corrpution makes me wonder if it isn’t a continuation of the bids for 2018 and 2022” said Putin. We’re not quite sure about the Nobel disciplines for which Blatter is most eligible. The committee have not got around to recognising services to sporting administration. (Balls.ie)

A great sports book…

Keane on these?

I was on holiday for much of the past week and I have to say that over the past number of months I have been so busy that I had not got a chance to sit down and read any sporting books, which is something that I normally like to do. However a friend gave me a book a few weeks ago called ‘Engage’ which was written by Paul Kimmage. He told me it was one of the best books he had ever read and urged me to read it. I got a chance last week and I have to say it was one of the most inspiring and thought-provoking books I have ever read about sport or any other topic for that matter. The book is a true story about a young 20-year-old Leicester Tigers prop forward called Matt Hampson. By all accounts he was one of the up and coming stars of English rugby. One day during training for an U-20 international, a scrum collapsed and Hampson was paralysed from the neck down with horrific

Not so smart

injuries. Not alone was he paralysed, this guy was not able to breathe or speak for several months afterwards. They were the worst injuries ever seen happen to any player on a rugby pitch in England. The book tells the story of Hamson’s accident, his treatment, his months of struggle to even breathe properly again, his relationships, his family and the stress that the accident put on everyone close to him, the disgraceful way he was treated by the rugby authorities, the slipshod medical treatment that he received and much, much more. I don’t like Paul Kimmage’s writing style and I have to admit that had prevented me reading this book sooner but it was a cracking read. It was a brutal and a very uncomfortable read at times. I was stunned by this book and I intend to read it again soon. It was that powerful. Read it if you get a chance. It’s not just about sport, it’s about the human spirit.

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has picked an Irish team of players he’s played alongside and it contains just two of the current squad and both of those are about 75 years old. John O’Shea and Shay Given are the only players who are still plying their trade with Ireland to make it into Keane’s team. The LA Galaxy striker was speaking on Today FM who are in Los Angeles to cover the Special Olympics. The team Robbie Keane chose is: Shay Given, Denis Irwin, Richard Dunne, John O’Shea, Steve Staunton, Jason McAteer, Mark Kinsella, Roy Keane, Niall Quinn, Robbie Keane. (Balls. ie)

There was much laughter and merriment amongst the crowd at Dalymount Park last Friday night during the Bohemians v Derry City match. The stadium announcer suffered a personal disaster when his smartphone ran out of battery. However it is always handy to have a microphone in hand. During the half-time break he appealed to the crowd “Does anyone have a Samsung charger that I would borrow for 20 minutes or so?” Hopefully the 20 minutes of charge kept him in Snapchats, Twitter, Tinder messages and Candy Crush lives until the final whistle. (Independent.ie)

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

SportsPeople

Castlerea Golf Club makes history History was made by Castlerea Golf Club last weekend when they won the Connacht title in the Irish Mixed Foursomes Challenge Cup for the first time. It was even more exciting for the club as they were the hosts for the event. In the final against Co. Sligo, Valerie Callaghan and Kieran Kenny won their match on the 14th hole, Mary Gunning and Liam Walsh were beaten on the 15th hole, Maura Tully and Dara Bruen won their match on the 16th hole and Celia Mulligan and Matt Griffith were beaten on the 15th hole. This left the match level at 2-2. Mamie Creighton and Daryl Kelly were also level with their Co. Sligo opposition after playing the 17th hole and it was now down to the wire playing the 18th hole. Castlerea won the match when Co. Sligo missed the last putt on the 18th hole in a nail-biting finish. There were huge celebrations at this brilliant win for the club. Earlier in the weekend Castlerea defeated Mountbellew 3-2, and in the semi-final they defeated Oughterard in a thrilling match that was decided on the 19th hole of the final game with Liam Walsh and Mary Gunning grabbing the vital win. The Castlerea history-makers were: Daryl Kelly and Mamie Creaton, Kieran Kenny and Valerie Callaghan, Dara Bruen and Maura Tully, Liam Walsh and Mary Gunning. Reserves: Ignatius Hayden and Kay O’Loughlin, Gerry McDonagh and Mary Coleary. Castlerea Golf Club are now through to the All-Ireland Finals which will be held at Dooks Golf Club in County Kerry on September 3rd and 4th.

Pictured are the Castlerea Golf Club team who won the Connacht Irish Mixed Foursomes title in Castlerea last weekend. Back row (l to r): Gerry McDonagh, Matt Griffith, Daryl Kelly, Liam Walsh, Jim McGovern (GUI), Paul Glynn (Castlerea Men’s Captain), Kieran Kenny, Dara Bruen. Front row: Mary Colleary, Celia Mulligan, Mamie Creaton, Mary Gunning, Kathryn McDonnell (Spanish Tourism, Sponsor), Marian Caulfield (Castlerea Lady Captain), Valerie Callaghan, Kay O’Loughlin, Maura Tully. Photograph courtesy of Austin Waldron.

Golf News

Boyle Golf Club Thursday night’s Mens Competition was won by Pat Conroy with 28 points. 2nd was Lorcan Egan with 27 points and 3rd Michael Gilmartin with 27 points. Friday’s Scramble was won by Marie Gallagher, Liam Whyte and John McGuinn; 2nd were Carmel Keenan, Lionel Lynn and Charlie O’Donnell; 3rd were Pat Conroy, Michael Simon and Seamus Gallagher. Saturday’s Arts Festival Open was won by John McGuinn (40 points) – 2nd was Paddy McLoughlin (40 points), Gross winner was Owen Garvin and 3rd was Michael Simon (39 points). Next Sunday is the Captain’s Prize and the club sends best wishes to Captain Michael Rush for a great weekend. Other competitions this week are a Par 3 competition on Thursday, Captain’s Scramble on Friday – draw at 6.30 and a 9-hole re-entry on bank holiday Monday. Please note the course will be closed from 6 pm on Saturday to prepare for Sunday. In King Harmon news good luck to all the quarter-finalists. The full lineup is Seamus Gallagher v Shane O’Dowd, Charlie O’Donnell v Niall Kearney, Lionel Lynn v Patrick

Egan and Willie Tiernan v Brendan Gaffney. Presentation of July prizes and club draw takes place on Thursday evening after the Par 3 Competition.

Carrick-onShannon Golf Club Carrick Open Week will run from August 16th to August 21st. Ladies, Gents and Mixed competitions throughout the week. More details next week. To book, call Chris on 071-9667015. Best wishes to Captain Eamonn McGirl as he hosts a series of events throughout the week. Over the weekend Ladies and Gents will play for their coveted Captain’s Prizes. Presentation of Captain’s Prizes on Sunday evening at 9.30 followed by entertainment. Having come 3rd in the PGA Tankard, and 2nd in President’s prize to Ladies, Mary King has her first win of the season with 32 points. Oonagh Talbot (30 points) followed in second place. Gross went to Siobhan Talbot with Phil McWeeney in third (29 points). Anna Smith shows no fear when it comes to stroke competitions. She chalked up her second win of the season with a very respectable net of 67 (in

May Anna also won The Bush Hotel Stroke).

Roscommon Golf Club Members were delighted that the club draw and classic were a great success and generated vital revenue to maintain the standard of the course, clubhouse and grounds. On Saturday night the mood in the clubhouse for the presentation to the winners of the classic and for the draw reflected the ‘job well done’ atmosphere. Captain Ken Kearney thanked all the people who had supported the draw and played in the classic. He expressed, on behalf of all the members, his appreciation of the local businesses who once again had come up with generous sponsorship. He thanked the committee who had organised the events and singled out Michael McHale for the exceptional dedication he had shown in driving this fund-raising event that would benefit every member of the club. Michael himself added his own words of appreciation to all the people who had supported him in this successful undertaking and was especially grateful to the local businesses for their sponsorship. The winning team in the classic was Barry Garvin, John Paul O’Gara, Aaron

The winning team in Roscommon Golf Club Classic: Back (l-r): John Paul O’Gara, Tom Beirne, Aaron Fullard and Barry Garvin. Front: Michael McHale, Organiser of Classic, President Cathal McConn, Lady Captain Marie McManus and Captain Ken Kearney.

Fullard and Tom Beirne with 97 points. In second place, with 97 points also, were F. McGuinness, M. McGuinness, G. Ryan and P. Casey from Castlerea. We greatly appreciate the support for the classic and draw of friends of the club who are not members and it was nice to see our friends from Castlerea getting one of the top prizes. In third place were Dan O’Brien,

Phelim Henry, Peter Brady and Bob McCormack. In all, twelve teams collected prizes. The winners in the club draw, which took place on Saturday night were Rosaleen Penny, Tommy Regan, Ian Gannon and Gary Carr. June Halliday won the ladies’ Tuesday competition, sponsored by John Finn Electrical, with 34 points. In second place was Kay Ruane with 33

points. Willie Weldon won the Over 55’s competition on Thursday. Charlie McDonnell was in second place and Jackie Kilroy was in third place. Margaret Egan won the ladies’ competition and Joan Moran was in second place. Mary Pender was in third place and Angela Hewitt was in fourth place. The draw for both the men’s President’s and Captain’s Prizes will take

place this Thursday night so there is still time to get names on the entry sheets. Good luck to our Ladies’ Meile Fourball team who take on Portumna in the Regional semi-final on this Friday. Members were saddened by the death of Peter Kirwan, a long-time member of the club, a true gentleman who was highly regarded by all who knew him.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

SportsPeople Hurling round-up

Fallon ﬁres Four Roads into last four Kepak SHC (Group A) Four Roads 0-21 Roscommon Gaels 0-14 A sensational 3rd minute injury-time free from Four Roads goalkeeper Noel Fallon sent his side through to the semi-finals of the Kepak SHC at the expense of Roscommon Gaels in Athleague last

Sunday. In the most dramatic of finales, Fallon’s effort from all of 120 metres handed Four Roads the seven-point advantage they required to leapfrog the Gaels in the group and book an automatic place in the last four. Roscommon Gaels can still make the semi-finals via the play-off route.

Playing with a strong breeze in the opening half, the Gaels stormed into a 0-9 to 0-6 advantage at the break, but had to brace themselves for the inevitable onslaught which was to follow after the interval. It duly arrived, and at the three-quarter mark Four Roads had overturned their deficit to lead the game by 0-12 to 0-10. The Tisrarabased club stretched their lead even further as the clock wound down, but when the Gaels pointed through Gary Waldron on the stroke of full-time to reduce the margin to six, it looked like they had done enough. Cue the late drama however, and Fallon’s incredible last-gasp intervention sparked wild celebrations for the champions, as a dejected Gaels side couldn’t believe their luck.

Kepak SHC (Group B) Athleague 0-17 St Dominic’s 2-9

Paul Joyce drives possession forward during the St Dominic’s and Athleague encounter last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox

An ET Murray inspired Athleague secured an automatic place in the Kepak SHC semi-final with a slender victory over St Dominic’s in Athleague last Friday evening. Murray was the star of the show and his impres-

Pearses’ David Sweeney attempts to extract himself from the challenge of Johnny Blighe of Tremane. Picture: Andrew Fox

sive personal haul of 0-11 inspired Athleague to victory, despite a plucky effort from St Dominic’s. Indeed it was two late efforts from Murray which won the day for his side, following a titanic battle between the teams. Tommy Doyle and Brendan

Hanley had earlier goaled for St Dominic’s.

Kepak SHC (Group A) Padraig Pearses 1-24 Tremane 1-9 Padraig Pearses secured their place in the Kepak

A Royal audience for Roscommon minor hurlers Roscommon’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor B Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday when they host Meath in Athleague. There is a wealth of good talent at underage level in Roscommon and if the players can play as a collective unit focused on their task they can meet the challenge that any opposition throws at them. Preparation for the championship have been greatly assisted by participation in the Connacht GAA Niall McInerney Tournament in Galway. The competition, named after the Galway legend, saw Roscommon beat a Clare U-17 team and Galway U-16 team and narrowly lose out to Galway U-17s in the final. This performance by the players has given the management team of Kieran Farrell, Joe Connaughton, Francis Kelly and Kevin McGeeney plenty of op-

tions to consider ahead of this opening fixture. The team is trained by Athleague native Stephen Glennon, who is now living in Craughwell and is the trainer of the Craughwell Senior Hurling team. Roscommon have also had two challenge games against Craughwell and Mayo, which have given each player an insight into his game and how he needs to develop in order to become an effective county player. Roscommon will look to players like Michael Kelleghan, Jack Gunning and Michael Feeley to shore up the defence. They will look to Gearoid Keenan, Thomas Clayton and Eoghan Costello in midfield and Daniel Glynn, Brian Lawlor, John Murray and Tommy Doyle up front to do the scoring. Saturday’s game throws in at 2 pm and your support would be appreciated. Roscommon Minor Hurl-

SHC semi-finals with a facile 1-24 to 1-9 victory over a poor Tremane side in Athleague on Saturday evening. Without a number of key players, it was always going to be tough for Tremane, and Pearses built up an eight-point interval lead

Pearses are U-21 champs Dermot Hughes Cars U-21 Hurling Championship Final PADRAIG PEARSES ST DOMINIC’S

Pictured at the Connacht GAA Niall McInerney Tournament were (l-r): Kieran Farrell, Francis Kelly, Brian Lawlor, Stephen Glennon and Joe Connaughton.

ing panel: L. Og Murray (Athleague-Tremane), K. Kelly (Padraig Pearses), L. Clogher (Padraig Pearses), M. Kelleghan (AthleagueTremane), J. Gunning (Oran), S. Downey (Padraig Pearses), M. Feeley (St. Dominic’s), T. Clayton (Athleague-Tremane), T. Cullen (Roscommon

Gaels), J. Donoghue (Padraig Pearses), A. Clogher (Four Roads), S. Clogher (Four Roads), G. Keenan (Oran), E. Costello (Padraig Pearses), D. Kelly (Four Roads), J. Mulry (Four Roads), R. Kilcline (St. Dominic’s), B. Lawlor (Four Roads), T. Doyle (St. Dominic’s), D. Glynn

(Padraig Pearses), J. Donoghue (Four Roads), M. Farrell (Oran), K. Feehily (Padraig Pearses), A. Lyons (Athleague-Tremane), D. Ryan (Padraig Pearses), B. Fallon (Athleague-Tremane), R. Murray (Roscommon Gaels), J. Walker (Roscommon Gaels) and J. Curley (Padraig Pearses).

without breaking much of a sweat. That trend continued after the break and while Sean Mahony and David Sweeney exchanged goals, Pearses were always in control and ran out comfortable 15-point victors at the final whistle.

Padraig Pearses’ impressive form at underage level continued last week at Athleague as they scored an excellent victory against St Dominic’s. Pearses’ point-scoring ability was impressive in the opening half and, with Daniel Glynn and Adam Finnerty rampant, they forged into a 0-13 to 0-5 half-time lead. After a competitive third quarter Pearses struck for two fine goals to end the game as a contest within three minutes. Daniel Glynn and Dylan Ryan were the goal-scorers. In fairness to St Dominic’s they never gave up and late goals from Tommy Doyle and sub Keith Mullarney put some respectability on the scoreboard. Pearses will now be hoping that this good win can be the springboard for suc-

2-17 2-8 cess at senior level. Padraig Pearses: K Kelly; D Egan, B Fallon, J Mannion; K Fehily (0-1), P Dolan, E Cogavin; G Downey (0-1), L Fehily (0-1); D Glynn (1-6), A Finnerty (04), D Ryan (1-1); A Mannion (0-2), J Donoghue (0-1), G Hendrick. Subs: E Costello for Mannion, E Galvin for Egan, S Dunne for Ryan, S Downey for A Mannion, P Whelan for Hendricks. St Dominic’s: D Donnelly; D Murray, S McGloinn, M Feeley; L Kilcline, P Martin, P Joyce; N Watson (01), M Byrne (0-2); J Murray (0-4), A O’Riordan, T Doyle (1-0); S McCormack, B O’Brien, R Kilcline (0-1). Subs: D Feeney for O’Brien, K Joyce for Feeney, K Mullarney (1-0) for McCormack. Referee: Kevin McGeeney.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

SportsPeople

Can ladies slay Sligo to secure All-Ireland quarter-ﬁnal spot? < SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon and Sligo renew rivalries in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship when they meet this Saturday with a quarter-final place at stake (against Waterford). The game is in Ballinamore with a throwin time of 3.45 pm. When Roscommon and Sligo met in the Connacht Championship earlier in the year Sligo won by four points. However it is generally accepted that there would not be a lot between Roscommon and Sligo and it is a game that Roscom-

mon can win if they play well on the day. Roscommon manager Kieran Kilkenny told the Roscommon People this week that his charges are looking forward to the game. “When we met earlier in the championship we had loads of chances and we shot a lot of wides whereas they were more clinical in front of goal. If we can play well and are more accurate in front of goal then we can turn the tables. “I was very happy with the spirit that we showed in the win against Tipperary last week. We came back well in extra-time to

win and we showed great character to win. “We have a full bill of health and everyone who was available to us against Tipperary will be there again this weekend so that’s positive. “We are going down to Ballinamore in a positive frame of mind and if we can take our chances and watch our discipline then we are well capable of winning this game. I am urging as many Roscommon fans to come along on the day and give us a bit of support. That would be very important to us” he concluded. Roscommon will be hop-

ing for big performances from Jenny Downey, who has been the team’s scorerin-chief, Jenny Higgins, Siobhan Tully, Sinead Kenny, Martina Freyne and the returning Amanda McLoone, all of whom have major roles to play. Roscommon have shown great resilience in the championship so far. They were unlucky to lose out against Leitrim by a point and they came back a number of times against a strong Tipperary side after extra-time in the last round to win that one. Roscommon should turn the tables this time around. Prediction: Roscommon.

Key player…in-form scorer-in-chief Jenny Downey.

Camogie

Westmeath tie now vital after loss to Laois Liberty Insurance Premier Junior Camogie Championship LAOIS

Pictured is the 1975 Ballaghaderreen team who were honoured with a special presentation to commemorate 40th anniversary of their winning the Roscommon Cup in 1975 (back, l-r): Brendan McBrien, John Kilgarriff, Paul Stevenson, John Kenny, Pat Lynch, Seamus McHale, Philip Bishop (manager). Front (l-r): Tom Towey, John Glynn, Ray Clarke, Noel McDonagh and Fergus Frain. Photo: Mick McCormack.

GAA ﬁxtures Friday 31st July King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division 3 At Frenchpark: Western Gaels B v St. Barry’s. 8 pm Saturday 1st August King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division 1 At Tulsk: Tulsk v Clann na nGael. 7 pm At Boyle: Boyle v Elphin. 7.30 pm Monday 3rd August Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Losers Group At Athleague: St. Dominic’s v Tremane. 4.30 pm At Athleague: Oran v Roscommon Gaels. 6 pm

Pictured are the U-l4 Girls Ballaghaderreen team of 1999 who were honoured with a special presentation at a reunion in Durkin’s to commemorate being runners-up in O’Driscoll/O’Neill Insurance LFAI U-l4 cup. Back (l-r): Andy Hanley, Fergus Frain (manager), Paula Davern, Deirdre McDermott, Karen Casey, Jenny Moran and Tom Farrell. Front (l-r): Elaine McGovern, Stephanie Conway, Clodagh Spellman, Margaret Muldoon and Kelly Colleran. Photo: Mick McCormack.

ROSCOMMON Roscommon’s hopes of a semi-final spot in the All-Ireland junior championship received a blow in Athleague last Sunday when they were outclassed by an impressive Laois outfit. Roscommon scored two fine goals in the opening half however the visitors still led by four points at half-time – and when Laois scored an early second-half goal it was always going to an uphill task for Roscommon. So it proved. Roscommon must now beat Westmeath this weekend if they are to have any hope of securing a play-off place. Laois powered into a 15 to 0-0 lead by the 16th minute with Amy Loughman pouncing to score a fine goal in the 4th minute. But Roscommon gradually got into the game. Annette McGeeney converted a penalty in the 17th minute

2-17 2-4 and a point and an opportunist goal from Niamh Coyle saw Roscommon close the gap to just one. Three unanswered points from Laois created a fourpoint gap at the break, Laois 1-8 Roscommon 2-1. Two early points and a second goal from Amy Loughman in the 4th minute saw Laois back in total control and they never really looked back after that. Best for Roscommon on the day were Annette McGeeney, Claire Curley, Caroline Connaughton and Niamh Coyle. Roscommon: C Connaughton; C Killeen, S Coyle, C Morris; C Gunning, E Daly, A Byrne; S Spillane, R Fitzmaurice; N Coyle (1-2), M Fannon (0-1), R Brennan; A McGeeney (1-1), F Connell, C Curley. Subs: M Brennan for Connell.

Roscommon People Friday 31 July 2015

The Roscommon squad. All Ireland U16 B Ladies Football Championship Final, Roscommon v Waterford, McDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Picture credit: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE

Heartbreak as Roscommon lose All-Ireland by one point All-Ireland Ladies U-16 B Final WATERFORD ROSCOMMON < SHANE REYNOLDS

The Roscommon U-16 ladies team suffered All-Ireland Final heartbreak when they were agonisingly defeated by a one-point mar-

2-9 3-5 gin by Waterford in Nenagh last night (Wednesday). After being ten points down at one stage in the first half Roscommon produced a gallant performance after the interval to re-

Caiomhe O’Dowd reacts after her side conceded a goal. All Ireland U16 B Ladies Football Championship Final, Roscommon v Waterford, McDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Picture credit: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE

duce their deficit to a single point in injury-time, but try as they might they couldn’t muster the all-important equaliser. Waterford exploded out of the blocks and were 1-3 to no reply up within five minutes with their goal coming from the impressive Kaiesha Tobin. A shell-shocked Roscommon did settle into it and after a succession of scoreable wides Sinead Farrell opened their account in the 16th minute from a free. However a slick Waterford side soon struck again and after corner-forward Hannah Power fisted to the net in the 19th minute, Roscommon soon found themselves 2-5 to 0-1 down. Despite that grim scoreline Roscommon were competing quite well but couldn’t translate their possession into scores, that was until corner-forward Sarah Scally found the net twice within three minutes to offer her side a glimmer of hope at the interval. It was 2-7 to 2-1 at the break. After Waterford went

seven points ahead within seconds of the restart, Roscommon took the initiative and points from Aoife Gavin, Farrell and Louise Brady reduced the arrears to four. Roscommon were now in the ascendancy. After missing a number of goal chances the goal they needed to resurrect their challenge duly arrived two minutes from time from Niamh Shanagher. In a frantic finale the sides exchanged points through Farrell for Roscommon and Tobin for Waterford, and while Roscommon piled on late pressure, the equaliser proved elusive, and it was Waterford who were triumphant at the final whistle. What an effort from a heartbroken and gallant Roscommon. Roscommon: R. Cox; R. Gallagher, S. Dowd, A. Curley; C. O’Dowd, R. Wynne, E. McNally; M. McHugh, H. Payne; A. Gavin, S. Farrell, C. Corcoran; S. Scally, Heather Payne, Roscommon, in action against Hannah Power, Waterford. All Ireland U16 B N. Shanagher, N. Fleming. Ladies Football Championship Final, Roscommon v Waterford, McDonagh Park, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Picture credit: Seb Daly/SPORTSFILE