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Audit highlights numerous collisions on Ballagh bypass < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

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Numerous collisions occurred on the €60 million Ballaghaderreen Bypass during the first six months of its operation, a road safety audit has found. Two vehicle collisions, a lorry jack-knifing, safety fences being struck and roadside panelling blowing off: these are some of the findings of the National Roads Authority’s audit, released under the Freedom of Information Act. The audit was completed in the April, some six months after the 13 km stretch of road opened in October of the last year. Those travelling on the N5 (Dublin to Westport) no longer have to

go directly through Ballaghaderreen. The ‘audit observers’ documented a number of findings “relating to the actual behaviour of road users since the opening of the scheme”. They report said: “A collision occurred where a car is reported to have followed a lorry turning right from side road 19 onto the mainline. The car collided with a west-bound motorcyclist. “A lorry jack-knifed on side road 19 on approach to the mainline junction during icy conditions.” A two-vehicle collision occurred at the west end of the scheme, but it was stated that the collision resulted from load-shedding by an-

other vehicle. The report also said that a safety fence had been struck on two separate occasions, and that an incident occurred where a roadside environmental panelling had blown onto the mainline during high winds. Some drivers had taken the wrong direction on a part of their journey, forcing them to take potentially dangerous action. The report said: “It was stated that drivers had been observed arriving to the compact gradeseparated junction from the R293 Gurteen direction, turning left to N5 Dublin and doing a U-turn at the east end of the mainline centreline bollards to travel in the Westport direction.”

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newsbriefs Irish Cancer Society seeking driver volunteers The Irish Cancer Society’s Care to Drive service is currently seeking volunteer drivers to drive local patients to and from their chemotherapy treatments in Mayo General Hospital. We are looking for volunteers from all over Co. Roscommon to pick local patients up at their homes, drive them to the door of the hospital, pick them up again when they are finished their treatment and bring them home. The service is free to the patient and all drivers’ expenses are paid. Telephone Rebecca on 012316642 or email transport@irishcancer.ie for further information.

MS Ireland Church gate collections thanks Co. Roscommon Branch of Multiple Sclerosis Ireland would like to thank all who contributed so generously to its annual Church gate collection at Ballybay Church, Kiltoom last weekend and at Gorthaganny Church last month. They would also like to say a very sincere thank you to the loyal collectors in both places, without whose support these necessary fundraising events would not be possible.

Pictured at the Ballinasloe’s Community Hearts Charity Acknowledgement evening in the Shearwater Hotel recently were Kay Cunningham, Ballinasloe Meals on Wheels, Maureeen Cahalan, secretary Community Hearts and Paul Mullins, Portumna for Niall Mellon Children’s education project.

Fundraising barbeque for children’s orphanage < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A barbeque, in aid of a children’s orphanage, will be held at Gleeson’s Townhouse and Restaurant, Roscommon town this Friday August 7th. Twice a year, Rita Oates and other Roscommon town people travel to Gorodishche Orphanage in Belarus to assist poverty-stricken youngsters. Twice annually, they hold fundraising events for the worthy cause. A charity swim is held in Portrun on St Stephen’s Day, and the summer barbeque. Friday night’s barbeque will go ahead regardless of the weather; in the event of a downpour, the food will be served in the restaurant itself. The event is a wonderful community effort, which involves contributions from a

number of well-known businesses in the county town. The following are directly involved in the event: Tom Madden, John Finnegan, Toko, Gleeson’s, Molloy’s Bakery, John Earley, the Roscommon People and Padraic Deane. All are welcome to attend on the night. All donations are welcome. Last year, the money raised from the event went towards building a veranda for a group of children, so they could go outside to get fresh air. It also went towards yogurts and nappies, medical supplies, baby food supplements, clothes and food, and toiletries. Rita said: “Every visit, we see huge improvement in these children’s lives. And we are so grateful to our wonderful community in Roscommon for their continued support.”

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The law determining the time limits in which one may claim compensation for injuries following an accident is called the Statute of Limitations. One normally has two years from the date of accident to bring a compensation claim for personal injuries. This differs in the case of an injured child in that ‘limitation period’ does not start to run until the child reaches eighteen years old i.e. a child may bring a claim for injuries sustained as a child up until their 20th birthday. It is not uncommon for people to bring compensation claims for injuries sustained in an accident until many months after the accident. On occasion, one may not fully appreciate the true and full extent of injuries sustained until several weeks after the accident. If you believe that your injuries were sustained as a result of the fault of another person then I would suggest that you immediately contact your solicitor who will fully advise you of your rights. It is imperative that you do so without delay. Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors are Members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. 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.

Roscommon SPCA are holding a church gate collection on Saturday 8th August and Sunday 9th August at Taughmaconnel Church. Your support will be greatly appreciated.

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Funding approval for works at Roscommon Community College Roscommon Community College has been granted funding approval for roof repair works by the Department of Education. The works will proceed once the tendering process has been completed.

I was injured in a road traffic accident almost eighteen months when the car I was driving was hit from behind by another car. The accident was entirely the other motorists fault. I went to my GP at the time and he prescribed painkillers for me. Unfortunately I have been left with lingering pain and I am now attending a physiotherapist for physiotherapy which is giving me some pain relief. My friend advised me to talk to my solicitor but I feel that it is too late to now consider looking for compensation for my injuries. Please advise me.

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HIQA highlights hygiene and pest control concerns at Portiuncula < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Hygiene and pest control issues exist at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have found. The authority released its reports on the facility last week, which were based on unannounced inspections in March and April of this year. The hospital services much of mid and south Roscommon. HIQA found that there were concerns regarding environmental and hand hygiene, as well as certain facilities being inadequate. The report said: “Environmental hygiene, the lack of storage space and poor facilities were issues identified on the oncology day unit during during the March 2015 inspection. “Varying unacceptable levels of dust were seen in most areas inspected. The frames of three of the

patient couches were unclean.” HIQA also identified pest control concerns. They said: “On revisiting the St Joseph’s Ward during the March inspection, an open window on the main corridor alerted inspectors to a large amount of bird excreta present on the exterior of several window panes and some sills of windows on one side of the ward. “The extent of the problem indicated that there was a pest control issue which needed to be addressed as a matter of urgency.” HIQA also found the isolation facilities in the hospital were “inadequate” and did not reflect the size, complexity and specialities of the service provided. They said that some of the issues identified had been addressed by the time of the March inspection, but that “improvements are still required in relation to environmental hygiene, maintenance and infrastructure development”.

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Strong overseas visitor ﬁgures show tourism is thriving – Feighan Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says the strong overseas visitor figures for the first half of the year show that tourism is continuing to play a vital role in economic recovery and job creation. “Figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the number of overseas visitors to Ireland is up 11.7 per cent on the same period last year. These are the best on record for the January to June period, with almost 3.9 million arrivals recorded,” he said. “The statistics for the first six months of the year also reveal that visits from mainland Europe grew by 13 per cent, North America registered an increase of 14.7 per cent and visits from Great Britain were up by 9.4 per cent. “This is great news and proof

that Irish tourism is having another fantastic year. When this Government came into office in 2011, it identified tourism and hospitality as a key sector in Ireland’s overall economic recovery and committed itself to various actions to support the sector, rebuild competitiveness, grow business and increase employment. “These figures are proof that these actions are working. Tourism will play in important role in the Government’s plans to ensure that the jobs lost during the downturn will be replaced by 2018, with more people at work than ever before by 2020. “The latest statistics also reflect the hard work being carried out by all those who operate within the tourism industry. “The fact that the number of visitors coming to Ireland is

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New twist in Kilduff-Keogh row < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Fianna Fáil’s investigation into the dispute involving Cllrs. John Keogh and Paddy Kilduff will commence in earnest next month. The south Roscommon councillors have been summoned by the party headquarters to attend meetings with an investigation committee. Cllr. Keogh made a complaint against Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, in June, as the row came to a head. He also made a complaint against another Athlone Municipal District councillor, Ivan Connaughton, whom he alleged was indirectly involved in the impasse. All three have been asked to ap-

pear before the committee early next month, but it is not certain whether Cllrs. Connaughton or Kilduff will attend. Cllr. Connaughton said: “I have sent a letter to Fianna Fáil headquarters, saying I don’t know why I am being called up. “I won’t be attending unless I have signed statement from Cllr. Keogh substantiating his claims. My attendance will be subject to the reply.” Both Cllrs. Keogh and Kilduff refused to comment. Another man who will asked to meet the committee is 26-yearold party activist Alan Kelly, from Rathbrennan, Roscommon town. Mr Kelly is the treasurer of the Roscommon branch of Ógra Fianna Fáil and was actively involved

in Cllr. Connaughton’s unsuccessful campaign in last October’s Roscommon-South Leitrim byelection. A likely candidate in the party’s upcoming selection convention for the general election, it’s understood Mr Kelly will be asked to appear as a witness to support Cllr. Keogh’s complaints. When contacted, Mr Kelly said: “I understand that I may be requested to appear before the investigative committee in the coming weeks. “I intend to fully co-operate, if requested to attend. “Therefore, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment on the matter until such time as that process has been concluded.”

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Water safety concerns raised in Cootehall < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

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A water safety report has found that there were concerns for the welfare of children at a play area at Cootehall, near Boyle. A risk assessment report – released by Irish Water Safety, under the Freedom of Information Act – was carried out on the location on April 21st last. It found a number of concerns at the play area and car park, adjacent to the River Boyle, in the picturesque village. “There is a wide open access from the play area to the river,” the report said. “There are sections of the river where water depth is 2m deep approximately.” It said that the distance from the play area to the water’s was 30 metres. The report said that current signage, public rescue equipment and safety information board was “not satisfactory”. It recommended that “a fence to prevent a child from slipping through it to access the river needs to be erected”. It also recommended erecting rescue buoys and ‘no swimming’ signs.

Irish Water Safety have recommended erecting a fence at the River Boyle, Cootehall (pictured), amid child safety concerns.

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Cummins ratiﬁed as new chief executive < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Ballygar man Eugene Cummins was ratified as the new chief executive of Roscommon County Council this week – but a councillor has expressed disappointment that Tommy Ryan, who had filled the role in an temporary capacity, was not appointed to the position. After a two-month interviewing process, the Public Appointments Service recommended that Mr Cummins, previously the chief executive of Monaghan County Council, fill the €123,910-a-year position. A meeting with local councillors was held in the Courthouse, Roscommon town, on Tuesday, to rubberstamp his appointment. Cllr. Eugene Murphy, of Fianna Fáil,

formally proposed his nomination, which was seconded by Cllr. Tony Ward, an Independent. Following the unanimous agreement of all councillors, Mr. Cummins was deemed appointed. He will commence his role on October 1. It is understood that Mr Ryan was among the candidates interviewed for the position. He had filled the role on an interim basis since Frank Dawson retired in May of last year. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting, Cllr. Ward said to Mr Ryan: “I was looking forward to working with you into the future and I am disappointed that you didn’t get the job permanently.” Speaking afterwards, he added: “I would have liked for Tommy to have

Young woman found dead in caravan in Castlerea

got the nod as CEO because there is a huge amount of work to be done. Since he took over as acting CEO, I’ve worked very well with him.” Mr Ryan will, however, become the chief executive of Cavan County Council next month. Martin Lydon will fill in as head of the Roscommon local authority until Mr Cummins assumes his duties. Speaking at Tuesday’s meeting, Cllr. Michael Mulligan, of Sinn Féin, said that Mr Lydon had also been an applicant for the top position in Roscommon. “I would like to pay tribute to him,” he said. Widespread tributes were paid to Mr Ryan for his 37 years’ service to Roscommon County Council.

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The body of a woman, aged in her 20s, was discovered in a caravan at Carrowbehy, Dromod, near Castlerea, at 6 am on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said: “The woman was unresponsive and was later pronounced dead. She was removed to University Hospital, Galway, for a post mortem examination.” Gardai said that the matter was being investigated as a sudden death, adding: “It does not appear to be suspicious.”

Named locally as Niamh Doory, she was the only daughter of Eithne and John and was a niece of Pat Doory, the former Roscommon footballer. She will repose at her family home in Carrowbehy

today (Thursday) from 4 pm to 8.30 pm. Her funeral Mass will take place at Gorthaganny Church at 11 am on Friday morning, with burial afterwards in Cuiltyboe Cemetery nearby.

Taxi driver stabbed A taxi-driver, who is aged in his 70s, is recovering in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, after being stabbed in the Bloomfield Drive area of Athlone at 1.30 am on Tuesday morning. A Garda spokesperson said: “He picked up two males in the Church Street area of the town and drove to the scene, where he was attacked. “It appeared a knife was used. The offenders left the scene.” They said that the victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. On Wednesday, 3 males aged in their late teens were arrested in connection with the incident.

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Fitzmaurice hits back at Kilduff in hedge-cutting row < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has accused Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, of Fianna Fáil, of making claims that are political motivated in an attempt to “discredit” him. The row broke out this week following lighthearted comments made by Cllr. Kilduff at last week’s meeting of Athlone Municipal District. During a discussion on an apparent lack of hedgetrimming in south Roscommon, Cllr. Kilduff said that Deputy Fitzmaurice had three machines doing such work in Co Galway, at his own cost. However, Deputy Fitzmaurice said that the comments were inaccurate.

“I just want to state that I do not own any grass or hedge cutting machines,” he said. “Maybe at some stage in the future, I might be able to buy such a machine, but that is not the situation at present.” He said that Cllr. Kilduff’s comments were politically motivated. “It is clear that we are now in the run up to an election because Cllr. Kilduff has obviously been sent out to bat for Fianna Fail,” he said. “But it is a weak attempt to try to discredit me and he will have to try harder than that. “It would be far more in Cllr. Kilduff’s interest to use his influence as the Chairman of Roscommon county council to secure funding for this very serious issue.”

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Church gate collection in Derrane A Church gate collection for the Co. Roscommon Disability Support Group, Derrane, will be held on weekend of 15th and 16th August. Your generous support would be greatly appreciated.

There are serious concerns in west Roscommon about changes to the bus service that brings special needs’ children to St Michael’s School, Castlerea. Labour Senator John Kelly has revealed that at least three bus operators – in Ballinlough, Castlerea and Lisacul – have been told that, come next month, their services will no longer be required for this purpose. He said that new operators had been chosen following a procurement process, under EU policy, which he described as “spurious”. The changes, which will commence when school resumes next month, have caused unrest about the parents and relatives of many service users throughout west Roscommon. Loughglynn-based Nora Maher’s granddaughter, Haley, who is aged seven,

is one of those set to be affected. She is very angry about the news. Ms Maher said: “Haley has a lot of special needs and learning difficulties. She is the only one on the bus who is in a wheelchair. “They bring her up to the bus, put her on the ramp and make sure she is locked in. We don’t know how the other guy is going to manage this. Is he going to be rough?” She said that the previous bus driver had built up a rapport with the children, which is especially important for those who attend the school. His family had provided the service for 30 years and he himself for 13 years. “Special needs children are finicky about the friends, who they trust, and who they instantly attach to,” said Ms Maher. “The parents and the people who mind the children, have to trust the people we give them to. “We hand these children

over to the bus driver and their helpers. And then they go off on the bus and we don’t know what is happening them.” Ms Maher is concerned that the new bus contractor might not be able to cope if they children become agitated. She said: “We don’t know if that man or woman is going to be able to

cope if the children have a little tantrum, get upset or overexcited. All of these things need to be considered with children who have special needs.” Senator Kelly believes that the procurement process used shows scant regard for the needs of the service users. The Ballaghaderreenbased politician said: “All

that concerns Bus Éireann is how you clean your bus, the proposed driver route, training and experience. “They are the four things that they consider when you submit your tender. It doesn’t take the needs of the children into account – the bond developed over many years between the bus operator and the special needs student.”

Bus Éireann regrets inconvenienc e < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Responding to concerns about the changes to the St Michael’s School bus service, Bus Éireann have expressed regret for inconvenience caused. However, they said that they were bound by public procurement regulations. They said that these did not allow them to show preferential treatment to a driver who had previously held the contract. A spokesperson said: “Disruption to service provision is undesirable and we endeavour to minimise disruption as far as possible. “However, Bus Éireann is obliged to tender all works, goods and services,

in line with the European Directives on public procurement.” They said that the rules of the competition and the selection and award criteria were clearly outlined to all interested parties. The spokesperson added: “Previous experience is taken into account, but Bus Éireann does not have discretion to award extra marks to a contractor who has years of experience with the company. “This would afford an unfair advantage.” They said that, as part of the process, experience in transporting children with special needs was taken into account.

Pictured at the launch of Strokestown Playground were Michelle Dockery, Cora Glover and Mary Owens. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of Strokestown Playground were members of Strokestown Community Development Group (l-r) Mary Dolan, Anette Feeley, Keith Walker, Go Play, Eugenie Hanly, Emmett Corcoran, Maureen Hanly and Eugene Murphy. Picture: Andrew Fox

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Glenamaddy Solas Community Magazines available Glenamaddy Solas Community Magazines are on sale now in local shops in Glenamaddy, Dunmore and Glinsk. They are also available from the GCDC office in Ballyhard and on line http://www.glenamaddy.com/solas-magasine.asp.

Glenamaddy Bingo on Wednesdays Bingo as usual contunes every Wednesday night in Glennamaddy Community Centre at 8.30pm. €1,200 in prize money including €500 Jackpot. Your support would be appreciated.

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

Elphin Dicesan Pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday week Elphin Dicesan Pilgrimage to Knock led by Bishop Kevin Doran takes place on Sunday the 16th August. The ceremonies commence at 2.30 pm with the anointing of the sick in the Basilica followed by Mass at 3pm, Blessed Sacrament and Rosary Procession after Mass. Please join us for this special occasion.

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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 L7587-12 will be closed from the junction of L2027-25 to the junction of the R446 (Lisdillure, Athlone) Alternative Route: Traffic will be diverted from the Junction of the L2027-25 & L-7587-12 along the L-2027-25 to the Junction with the L-2026-0, take a left towards R446, turning left again onto the R446 towards Cornafulla, back onto the L-7587-12 and vice versa in the opposite direction. Period of Closure: 12th August – 25th 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 (Athlone) 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. 6th August 2015

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Fundraising cycle for Childaid < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Fundraising charity cycles will be held from Roscommon town on Sunday. The events are being organised by Castlecoote woman Mary Clark, a renowned humanitarian worker: she completed Mount Kenya in March and reached Everest Base Camp with her husband, John, two years ago. She is currently fundraising for projects in Tanzania, where she intends volunteering in the next couple of months. This weekend’s cycles are in aid of Childaid, which supports child-orientated projects that help them to “get out of harsh and brutal conditions of slum life”. Mary’s cycles (30 k and 60 km) will start at Rosbowl Leisure Zone, Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, on Sunday from 10 am. Registrations begins at 9 am, with

Pictured in the Roscommon Leisure Zone for the launch of last year’s charity cycle in aid of Childaid were (l-r) Charlie O’Brien, RosMed, Graham Tobin, Child Aid, Mary and John Clarke, Danny Doyle, Gerry Duke, Duke’s Motors and Michael O’Connor, Roscommon Leisure Zone. Picture: Andrew Fox.

the entry fee being €20. The first 100 cyclists will receive a free technical t-

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shirt. Afterwards, food and refreshments will be served at Rosbowl. All

funds go directly to Childaid. Spot prizes will be given out on the day.

For more information, call Mary on 0861084536.

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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 road referred to hereunder for the period and the reason specified. Road to be closed: The local street known as Caslin Way will be closed from the junction with Church Street (N5) to the junction with Elphin Street, Strokestown. Period of Closure: 17th August 2015 to 25th August 2015 Alternative Routes: Traffic will be diverted from the Junction of Caslin Way and Church Street to the roundabout in centre of the town, turning left up Elphin Street to junction with Caslin Way (opposite the Garda Station), turning left onto Caslin Way, where the detour will end and vice versa in the opposite direction. Reason for Road Closure: To facilitate Irish Water in undertaking a Water Conservation & Network Project, Mains Rehabilitation Works, in County Roscommon (Strokestown) 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. 6th August 2015

Pictured are John and Sarah O’Connor from Four Roads, who returned to the same wedding venue where they wed in 1965, the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon, to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations and best wishes from the Grealy family and staff.

Baron/Baroness of Ballinlough Competition Ballinlough Youth Café recently launched their fundraising initiative for the Baron/ Baroness of Ballinlough Competition. Candidates Paul Fitzpatrick, Padraig Morris, Grainne Keaveney, Gary Patter-

son and Christy Swanick (pictured) will endeavour to secure as many votes as possible to win the title ‘Baron or Baroness of Ballinlough’. The final will take place on 24th October 2015.

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New Government apprenticeships scheme provide opportunities for school leavers in Roscommon – Feighan Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that a Government scheme to support new apprenticeships will provide great opportunities for school leavers in Roscommon. These will be in the areas of manufacturing and engineering, tourism and sport, financial services, information technology, transport

distribution and logistics, and business administration and management. “The new apprenticeships announced by the Government will provide great opportunities for school leavers,” said Deputy Feighan. “Twenty-five of the new apprenticeships are going to be prioritised and made avail-

able in the next 12 months. “Up until now, apprenticeships were only available across five sectors and the expansion. We must work to incentivise small businesses to take on apprentices. “The new apprenticeships are due to be developed over the next two months, and some of them will give

participants the opportunity to gain qualifications up to a level 8, or honours undergraduate, degree as part of their training. “Up until now apprenticeships, with the exception of printing, have been four years long leading to a Fetac Level 6 qualification. “As well as keeping young

people off the Live Register, an apprenticeship can now be a great way of allowing someone to attain a higher education qualification while getting practical skills and experience on the job. “We must now do more to incentivise small businesses to take on apprentices.” Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan.

Join Our Boys granted planning permission for house < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

The Join Our Boys Trust have been granted planning permission to develop a house on the Athlone Road, Roscommon town, to cater for the needs of Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who are terminally ill. The trust received a letter from Roscommon County Council this week to inform them that, subject to some standard conditions, they had been given permission to develop the bungalow-type house. The news will be a source of delight to not only the boys and the trust, but also the entire Roscommon community, who gave generously to the cause. Nine-year-old George and his twin brothers – George and Isaac (five) – were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a fatal diagnosis. Because of their condition, the house where they currently live – on Racecourse Road, Roscommon town – is no longer suitable for their needs. Therefore, the Join Our Boys Trust was partly established to raise money for a residence to

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. George, Archie and Issac pictured with their parents, Paula and Padraig.

cater for their medical and family needs. The trust raised over €700,000, thanks largely to countless charity events held in Co Roscommon, from cake-sales to music concerts. Aidan Farrell, one of the trustees, said: “The trust recognises the enormous community effort in fundraising over the 18 months since the trust formed. Their generosity was phenomenal and I would like to acknowledge it.” Mr Farrell, a local busi-

nessman, said that construction of the house would begin “as soon as possible”. “We will be looking to appoint a project manager immediately,” he said. “We are delighted that planning permission has been granted. “The trust will proceed as quickly as possible to build a purpose-built family house, suitable to meet the special needs of three children suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.”

Join the Camino Walk for Hospice Mayo/Roscommon Hospice is looking for participants for the ‘Camino Trek 4 Hospice’ Challenge – the Portuguese Way –from October 3rd to 10th. All are welcome to join a group for reflection and time out from the busy schedule of life. All ages welcome. The minimum fundraising target for this trek is €2,500 which can be easily raised through local fundraising events with assistance from the hospice of-

fice in Knock. The Camino Trek will be fully supported by a licensed travel agent who specialises in Camino de Santiago tours. Experienced guides will stay with the group from arrival until departure. A Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Foundation representative who has travelled this route will also travel as part of the tour. Call 094-9388666 or visit www. hospice.ie for more details.

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Heritage Week 2015 Discover the past, build the future Events to take place all around the county “Heritage Week (22nd - 30th August) is a great way of showcasing the importance and impact heritage can have, both economically and socially. I’d like to thank all the groups and people around the county who have taken time to arrange Heritage Week events,” says Nollaig Feeney, Heritage Officer, Roscommon County Council. Roscommon County Council supports Heritage Week, under the County Roscommon Heritage Plan 2012-2016. The Heritage Council coordinates National Heritage Week with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and Failte Ireland. In 2014, over 500,000 people attended Heritage Week events all across the country. Events continue as follows: Every day at 10am to 5 pm from Strokestown Park Gift Shop there’s an Industrial and Design Heritage Hunt: For kids age 9-99! Pick up a map and see if you can find some inter-

esting examples of past technologies on a special Industrial and Design Heritage Hunt in the Walled Garden. Earn a Certificate of Completion. At 11am to 3 pm daily see the 18th century, fully restored and working Elphin Windmill. Step back in time and see how grain crops were ground into flour at the windmill, the only one of its kind in the west. All week during library hours, Ballaghaderreen Library hosts Ballaghaderreen and World War 1, an exhibition on the involvement of local Ballaghaderreen people in World War 1. All week, all libraries, during library hours Roscommon Remembers: Whet your appetite for the Decade of Commemorations and Ireland 1916:2016 a time of commemoration, conversation and exploration - by listening to tales of that era in Roscommon from people who lived through those times or whose families passed on their stories from one gen-

eration to the next. Listen to interviews collected by the County Roscommon Folklore and Oral History Network - hear stories of life in Roscommon. Thursday 27th August: King House has free admission for children accompanied by an adult. At 3.30 pm from Strokestown Park Gift Shop Dr. Kieran O’Conor talks about an A Royal Gaelic Settlement at Cloonfree near Strokestown. At 4 pm in the County Library Roscommon there’s a launch of the digitized and fully searchable version of the County Roscommon Historical and Archaeological Society Journal. At 6 pm at Lough Meelagh Car Park in Keadue, there’s a launch of newly erected Finger Signs and Plaques plus Bilingual Information Panels showing the Heritage and Biodiversity of the Keadue area and the upgraded Historical Trail through Knockranny Wood where an ancient Court Tomb is situated. Friday 28th: At 10 am

from Strokestown Park Gift Shop Collective Voices - Strokestown Famine Memories Collection: Do you have family memories of what life was like during the famine? Bring your story to us and we will record it! From 2 pm at Feely Stone, Great Meadow, Boyle there’s a Celebration of 235 Years in the Stone Industry: Tours of FeelyStone Factory, Stonecutting Demonstrations (Celtic Crosses and Contemporary Designs), Talks and Readings, FeelyStone Heritage and Tradition Exhibition, Children’s Activities. At 7 pm in Taughmaconnell Community Hall, Dundonnell Archaeological Survey Project host a walk and talk on history, geophysical survey and research on Dundonnell Castle. At 7 pm in Kilteevan Community Centre there’s an opportunity to learn about Wayside Crosses in Co. Roscommon with local historian Albert Siggins. At 8.30 pm in Ardcarne Church of Ireland Talk on boat building at Shannon Cruisers, Cootehall by Michael John Breheny and Team and music by Ceolteoiri Lough Allen. Saturday 29th: There’s free entry to the Irish National Famine Museum at Strokestown Park. Derryglad Folk & Heritage Museum have 20% discount on entry to see their display of over 6000 items on history, heritage and folk culture. In Boyle Library at 11 am and Roscommon Library at 3 pm - Can you build a church, castle or a bridge with Lego? Make your own Built Heritage - with Kids Bricks Club: Ages 612. Places are limited and booking is essential.

From 2 pm at Feely Stone, Great Meadow, Boyle the Celebration of 235 Years in the Stone Industry continues with tours of FeelyStone Factory, Stonecutting Demonstrations (Celtic Crosses and Contemporary Designs), Talks & Readings, FeelyStone Heritage and Tradition Exhibition, Children’s Activities. At 3 pm at the girl guide cottage in Mote Park there’s a launch of a new self guided tour with a difference - Mote Park Interactive Heritage Tour: Bring your Smartphone! Also a talk on the Industrial and Agricultural Workings of the Crofton Estate. At 7 pm in Kilteevan Community Centre there’s a talk by Seamus O’Donohoe, CEO Irish Co-operative Organisation Society on the co-op movement and the dairy industry in Ireland. Unveiling of Clooncraff Milk Stand Interpretive Panel in Clooncraff at 6.15 pm followed by refreshments and Irish music. At 8.30 pm in Roscommon Castle, Loughnaneane Paerk, Roscommon there’s a bat talk given by

Ecologist David Fallon. Sunday 30th: At 2 pm from Strokestown Park Gift Shop there’s a tour by Jim Callery, owner of Strokestown Park on the Big House Technologies of the Past. See vintage water turbines, 19th c. pump, turf hoist, parklands latrine and industrial heritage relics. Drum Heritage Group host their annual Heritage Week sponsored walk at 2 pm from Drum Heritage Centre. Walk into the past to Nure townland, taking in the wakehouse on the ancient funeral route. Walk will finish at Drum Heritage Centre. At 3 pm Castlecoote House host a Celebration of the Harp. Harpist Teresa O’Donnell will perform music by Carolan, Moore, Percy French, classical and contemporary music. Recital followed by a tour of the house, tea and home baking. At 4 pm there’s a thatching demonstration at Feeley’s Cottage, Carrowphadeen cross roads, Lecarrow. Followed by a talk on Turf Cutting from Bog to Power Station, display of turf cutting implements, music, song and poetry in St.

John’s Community Centre at 7pm. Artefacts Roadshow: Have you got any items or artefacts that you would like to find out more about? Roscommon County Museum invite you bring them to their artefacts roadshow. Phone 087-6546512 for more details. “After a busy start last Saturday the hectic schedule of events for Heritage Week 2015 continues all week and over next weekend. There are events on all around the county, many of them are free of charge, so come along and be part of it,” said Nollaig Feeney Heritage Officer Roscommon County Council. Copies of the National Heritage Week Roscommon Event Guide are available in Library branches around the county and from the Customer Service Desk, Roscommon County Council, The Courthouse, Roscommon, contact 090-6632500. Event information can be can be downloaded from www.roscommoncoco. ie and from http://arcg. is/1KxNiS6. Full details of all events can be found on www.heritageweek.ie.

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Hands of friendship stretch from North East Galway to Belarus Over the last fifteen years a group of committed and passionate tradesmen from the Ballygar, Newbridge and Mountbellew area, forego personal holidays and travel to Russia or Belarus and apply their skills, free of charge, in renovating and refurbishing a number of orphanages. In addition to their precious time The North East Galway Friends of Belarus fund-raise throughout the year and have donated €30K- €40K on a yearly basis to ensure children in these orphanages get a better start in life by creating full sanitary, comfort, learning and recreational facilities. This year, the project was located in the town of Vorontsovo, approximately eight hundred kilometres west of Moscow, fifteen hours travelling time from Newbridge through Latvia and Estonia. The orphanage is home to ninety

children ranging in age from seven to seventeen. They are not orphaned as we understand it, as the come from backgrounds of abandonment, criminality, substance abuse and – quite simply – families who can’t afford to keep them. Living conditions are grim at best, in old communist municipal buildings, in hazardous conditions, where vermin are common place in a compound similar to an open prison. However, great kindness from the staff who try to create a familial culture within the institution, offers them a little hope and security, until they have to leave when they turn eighteen years of age. The girls are trained in needlework and dressmaking while the boys are tutored in woodwork, and both in horticulture. This vocational training at least gives them potential to earn an income in the future.

The team of volunteers had only ten days to complete their project, the major part of which was to fit a new roof on the dining and food storage building, in addition to replacing rotting floors. Incredibly, asbestos is commonplace in construction there which also had to be removed. Working long hours in very difficult conditions, the team completed their task. However there is much more to be done here, but unfortunately that will have to wait for another time, as will the requests from other orphanages, as time is limited every year, which is heartbreaking for everyone. During the trip, there was time to bond with the children, affording them love and recognition that any normal child would crave. We left Vorontsovo with bittersweet feelings, a feeling of abandonment – but yet having lit a candle of hope in a dark place.

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Medical card ‘must include full ﬁnancial costs of cancer’

The fact that cancer sufferers face an additional €10,000 in costs associated with the disease must be taken into consideration by the medical card section of the Health Service Executive, Independent TD Denis Naughten has said. He called for all adults diagnosed with cancer to be given medical cards. A study, led by the National Cancer Registry, has shown that three-quarters of those with breast or lung cancer had direct Deputy Denis Naughten. out of pocket medical expenses averaging €1,491. The study also shows that 90 per cent of cancer sufferers had other cancer related costs of up to €7,559, with 60 per cent pointing out that other household bills also went up. At present, a person diagnosed with cancer must verify these expenses to have them considered as part of their medical card assessment, but in many cases these expenses only arise during the treatment itself. Deputy Naughten said: “Every time I have a person diagnosed with cancer contact me about a medical card, I sympathise with them about the battle which they then face, to secure a medical card. “For many diagnosed with cancer, they are of the belief that the HSE deliberately seeks additional information in the hope that the applicant is too sick to respond and will instead just throw in the towel. “What is frustrating is the fact that there seems to be a lack of understanding of just how sick someone can get when they are on treatment for cancer. Instead we have the medical card section seeking information which we are told is accessible to them via the Revenue Commissioners and Social Welfare. “In light of the significant step forward by Health Minister Leo Varadkar recently in giving all children with cancer a medical card, I’m asking him to now do the same for adults diagnosed with cancer. “If this is not possible in the short term, at a very minimum the minister must ensure that the medical card section takes the additional costs of cancer, averaging at €10,000, into account when assessing someone for a medical card.”

Keogh welcomes Mannion Quarries initiative The road from Bealnamullia to Taughmaconnell (L2025) has recently been closed to facilitate the laying of water pipes and resurfacing works. Cllr. John Keogh, a local resident, said that he “welcomed the commencement of the works which were long overdue”. Cllr. Keogh said: “Once the new water pipe is laid, the road will be blacktopped from Bealnamullia to Kildea Concrete. This will be a high quality finished surface that is badly needed because of the level of traffic on the road.” In the meantime, however, a stretch of the road from Rooskey crossroads toward Taughmaconnell will be recycled. Cllr. Keogh said: “I welcome this development, as I and others have been seeking to have this road done for some time, particularly since the construction of the new service station on the M6 commenced. “I particularly want to thank Michael Mannion of Mannion Quarries for the commitment that they are giving to carrying out the works. “Mannion Quarries will provide to Roscommon County Council, free of charge, the quarry materials necessary to carry out the recycling works on the stretch identified. “This demonstrates great business leadership from Mannion Quarries and is a further example of the commitment to the Taughmaconnell community, the area from which the business operates.”

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The new arrangements at Roscommon Railway Station are having a detrimental impact on local tourism, a local TD has claimed. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice said that he had received a huge public response to his recent comments about the “lack of staff” at the sta-

tion on certain days and “difficulties in operating a new automatic ticket machine”. He said that recently he had been contacted by Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon – and told that the recent changes to the station were “causing major problems for passengers and for tourists alike”. Deputy Fitzmaurice added:

“Many of the guests who attend the Cuisle Holiday Centre travel independently by train and require the use of the ramp to alight from the train. “The new arrangements at Roscommon Station has major implications for Cuisle Holiday Centre and all the people with physical and sensory disabilities who

use the services and facilities.” He said it also had an impact on other tourists and elderly people who are not able to use the new machine or who require assistance from staff. Deputy Fitzmaurice, an Independent, said: “I will be raising this matter with Iarnród Éireann again as a matter of urgency.”

Roscommon County Council Library Services are pleased to announce the launch of Zinio, their new e-magazine service. Pictured at the recent launch were, back row (l-r): Dorthe Berg-Gilligan, Mary Costello, Helen Naughton, Patricia O’Flaherty, Lorraine Keane, Caitlin Browne, Matthew Gammon (Library Staff ). Front: Deirdre Creighton (Library Staff ) Simon Cox, W.F. Howes, Mary Butler (Acting Co. Librarian,) and Carolyn Tunney (Library Staff ) Pic: Glynn’s Photography

Fitzmaurice fumes over spike in trolley ﬁgures < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent Michael Fitzmaurice has urged Health Minister Leo Varadkar to resolve the “scandal” over hospital trolley figures. Figures released by the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation show that more people were waiting on trolleys in hospitals in June and July than at any point since records began. In University Hospital, Galway, there was a 59 per cent rise in the number of people on trolleys in June than during the same month last year. Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “This is a disgraceful situation and, once again, Minister Varadkar seems to be getting away scot free in terms of any criticism. “The HSE and the Minister will have to treat this problem seriously at some stage. “How many people will there have to be left on trolleys or how bad can the situation get before Minister Varadkar and the HSE actually does something about this continuing scandal?” He called for an urgent alternative plan to be drawn up to address this worsening scenario. “I am once again today calling on the Minister and the HSE to address this situation and stop ignoring the hard working staff, who are under increasing pressure every day, and the public.”

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Maria Guighan, festival secretary, making a presentation to TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Pic: Mary Regan.

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Say I do to the Athlone Springs Hotel The Athlone Springs Hotel is a beautiful venue in the heart of Ireland. They are not just a venue they are your wedding planners and can help you with all aspects of your wedding from the ceremony to the entertainment. The most important part when choosing your wedding venue is that you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive, personal service with a smile and excellent food that will have your guests raving about your wedding for years to come. “It’s all about the little things that make a big difference to your day and it is our promise that we will take care of everything so you can celebrate with your family and friends,” says Wedding Coordinator Nicola Nestor. This contemporary venue hosts a welcoming lobby and drinks reception area in Cedar Cocktail Bar and the stunning Clonellan Ballroom caters for weddings up to 300 guests. The hotel also has its own private garden where you can escape for your photos and the Manhattan bridal suite is the

height of luxury. They know that planning your big day is not easy when you are trying to budget and still have the wedding of your dreams. The wedding team have recently launched an amazing 2015/2016 wedding package that starts from €42.50 per person. Our wedding packages include complimentary wedding favours and you can choose from a wedding car, 3 tier personalised cake, photobooth, music on arrival, 3 complimentary rooms for your guests on the night of the wedding, civil ceremony package, candy cart reception, personalised monogram and lighting for your ballroom, cocktail and canapé drinks reception and evening buffet “chipper style”. The wedding team are having a show & tell weekend on the 27th, 28th and 29th August and would love to meet with you and show you their stunning new ballroom which has just been decorated this week. If you would like to pop in and visit Nicola and the team just call 090-6444444 or email events@ athlonespringshotel.com.

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Letters to the Editor Advice to readers on water bills Castleplunkett, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Dear Editor, I received a water bill recently for €32.05, to be paid within fourteen days. When I studied the bill under the Bill information section, it says ‘Service Type Water’ and also says ‘Tariff Type Unmetered’. When I phoned Irish Water to challenge them about my bill, I told them the area where I live has been on a Boil Water Notice for the past five years or so, and we also have our own septic tank. Also I told the lady we have a water meter which was installed a few years ago. After she put me on hold for a short time the lady told me I should not have received a bill. She said it was for waste water, even though when I registered I wrote on the form that I had a septic tank. The lady told me my name has now been taken of the file for bills to be sent. The reason for this letter is not about receiving a bill incorrectly; it’s the fact that these bills are being sent to lots of other people in the Republic of Ireland and some elderly people will pay this bill without thinking. If they have a septic tank they should telephone Irish Water and undo their mistake. Yours sincerely, Henry Hughes

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Good h’Evans, it’s time to go! Dear Editor I write you to make my feelings known on the issue of Roscommon’s latest championship campaign. As I write this letter I do not know if the county board have made a decision regarding the position of John Evans. I personally feel that John Evans should stand down as manager of the senior team or be replaced by the county board if this doesn’t happen. It has not gone above my head the fact that we are playing in division one for the 2016 season but my reason I feel John Evans should stand aside is the major flaws that were exposed during the championship campaign ie apparent lack of tactical awareness and substitutions that were made in the games with Sligo, Cavan and Fermanagh. The substitutions were bizarre and mind boggling to say the least but what really has angered me is the post match comments. In the Sligo game the reason we lost apparently was the players weren’t hungry enough and the Fermanagh game they weren’t experienced enough. There was an attempt in my opinion to push the blame onto the players for the defeats by citing inexperience and lack of hunger when in my view both games were lost on the sideline by bizarre decisions. Now as somebody that has no experience managing teams maybe I’m being naive in the points that I’m making. I feel for certain Roscommon will win or contest a senior final in the next 4 or 5 years but I’m also certain the John Evans is not the man to lead us there and of that there is no doubt. The first rule of management is you take credit for victory but you also take the blame for defeat. I feel terrible sorry for the players, in my view it is the manager who appears to lack the experience so I just hope that the county board do the right thing. It is time for a change. Yours sincerely, (name and address with the editor)

Will he stay or will he go ... Roscommon manager John Evans.

We should get behind our footballers, not criticise them Dear Editor, Just want to throw my two cents in on the coverage of the championship this year. Roscommon perform well in the league every year, because there is no hype surrounding it. But when the championship begins, we fall into a frenzy of over excitement and play a blame game between critics, players and

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managers. It happens because we are a passionate football county. But it would cease if we had the maturity and confidence to not get so down when we lose, and get wired to the moon when we win. I know we will earn some silverware soon, for the time being I think we should get behind our team and manager even if they don’t perform on the day, and point out the errors

they make without using dramatic tones. Anyways I thoroughly enjoy reading your paper each week and hope this didn’t come across as pedantic, just said I’d share my thoughts. Yours sincerely, Roscommon town reader (Name and address with Editor)

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Ballymoe, Co. Galway Dear Editor, I have to totally agree with Seamus Duke in his review of AC/DC concert (Roscommon People issue dated 10 July 2015). AC/DC are still AWESOME. I saw them a few years ago in Dublin and it was an amazing experience. Angus Young is a pure genius on the guitar and the whole band are true talent. I’m no spring chicken and still find their music astounding. I know they are not everyone’s cup of tea but I’m inspired by them especially as they are a similar age to me. As they say ‘You are as young as you feel’ – and Angus Young is unique! Yours sincerely, Susan Anne Davis * Read Seamus Duke’s review online in our digital edition: roscommonpeople.ie

Dear Editor, Savage cutbacks in funding are at the root of the recent adverse HIQA report on St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon. This hospital, which has provided such a fine necessary service, to hundreds of thousands, over many generations, is now being condemned. It is death by a thousand cuts and the cut-off of vital funding over many years. Forget the in-between agencies, like the HSE – it is the restriction of proper government funding and a ban on recruitment of staff that is causing the problem. The admirable staff has shown that they are working above and beyond the call of duty. Funding the much-needed facilities, re-opening closed beds and employing more staff will save this much-valued and vital facility. We must demand this and accept nothing less. Yours sincerely, Cllr Des Guckian

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Local dance school excels at world championships The Shannon Academy of Irish Dance Roscommon recently won many awards and titles at the 2015 World Ceili and Freestyle at the CRN World Open Irish Dance Championships which was held on 25th to 26th June in Castlebar 2015. Solo results as follows: Rebbecca Higgins, 7th, under 11; Shane Carr, 10th, under 12; Kevin Glynn, 5th, under 13; Lee Donoghue, 7th, under 16; Cerys Bryer, 8th, under 16, Megan Healy Cribbon, 2nd, under 18; Patricia Mulligan, 8th, under 18; Tania Ferguson, 4th, under 19; Patrick Lambert, 5th, under 20; Christopher Hurley, 5th, under 2; Aisling Dolan, 9th, under 21; Peter Flanagan, 2nd, over 23. Ceili results as follows: Ceili under 10, 11th; Ceili under 13, 7th; Ceili under 16, 6th; Ceili under 19, winner; Fiorne under 19, 2nd; Ceili Over 19, 2nd; Foirne Over 19, 2nd; Freestyle Over 15, winners.

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politician said that this was the latest decision that was based on similar reasoning. He said: “In the past, we have seen where some of these wind farm developments were refused because of the impacts it might have on a lesser horseshoe bat or even a snail. “But we have never had a decision from An Bord Pleanála that refused planning permission because of the effects from a health and wellbeing point of view on human beings, who are not even taken

into consideration.” Senator Kelly made reference to the fact that Michael and Dorothy Keane were forced to abandon their home on Scrine Hill, near Roscommon town, because of the proximity of a wind farm development to their home. They moved to Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim. “They were driven demented by this development,” said Senator Kelly. “We often hear politicians talk about ‘putting people first’. “Well, we are putting bats and snails and swans and

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A young Galway couple are calling on people to help them raise funds for their three-year-old son Mark to send him to the US to have an operation. Mark is the three-year-old son of Fidelma and Kevin Dolan who hail from Ahascragh, Co. Galway. Mark is the twin brother of sister Maeve who were born five weeks prematurely on the 9th August 2012. In the early months Mark seemed like any other typically developing infant and was as engaged as his twin sister, and even at his nine-month developmental assessment Mark passed in all areas. However, at the turning of his first birthday it became apparent to his parents that Mark was not reaching typical developmental milestones, like sitting independently, rolling over or crawling, basic things

they would have expected at this stage and what his twin sister was doing freely. At this point Fidelma and Kevin became concerned about Marks progress and sought professional advise both locally and at Temple Street hospital where further more intensive investigations were carried out. After further tests it was evident that Mark suffered from a Motor Delay primarily affecting his lower extremities. At this point to their horror the shocked parents were advised that Mark would probably be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life. This news as you could imagine caused both parents and close family extreme distress but Fidelma and Kevin refused to accept this as a final outcome and vowed to dedicate all the efforts to provide Mark with a better quality of life.

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Fidelama, through her contacts and experience of working on an Early Intervention Team scoured the internet and medical books and after some in-depth analysis sought some private advise from a specialist on this subject. This led to Fidelma and Kevin attending a clinic First Step’s Private Clinic, Patrickswell, Limerick privately run by a Dr Senthilkumar Periyasamy who specialises in Repetitive Strength Training with a sustained Therapeutic Exercise Programme. From day one Fidelma and Kevin have concentrated and dedicated every moment of their life to following through with this treatment which has meant many sacrifices both financially and emotionally since then. All this whilst juggling their full time jobs and while trying to provide a normal family life for their other two

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children Anna-Mai (8) and Marks twin Maeve (3). After making significant progress in the early months Dr Senthilkumar advised Fidelma of a surgical procedure which would eradicate the tightness in Marks lower limbs on a permanent basis. Dr Senthilkumar alerted Fidelma to a Neurosurgeon in a clinic in St Loius, Missouri in the USA by the name of DR TS Park who has carried out more than 3,000 of these Pioneering surgeries on children. On the 11th of May to their delight, Fidelma and Kevin received and email from America outlining that Marks application was successful and that surgery would follow at the first available. However certain hurdles came into play. Both parents will have to travel to St Louis and spend up to five weeks providing round the clock care for Mark during However having come to terms with that, the main issue would be that they would now somehow have to raise the enormous amount of €120,000 at very short notice to pay for the surgery which would have to be paid for up-front. Having drained most of their resources with the private clinic in Limerick the reality was this undertaking might be beyond them. Using all their equity including their home and approaching all the financial institutions the couple could only raise up to €60,000 in loans which

was just half the amount needed. Added to this with the estimated travelling and accommodation expenses which would add a further €15,000 to the overall costs. The family fell short by approximately €75,000. After consulting with family and close friends, and accepting that they would move mountains to give their son the best quality of life they can, Fidelma and Kevin have decided to fundraise in order to fullfill Marks dream. The theme of the fundraiser is titled “MARKS WISH TO WALK”. A special Facebook page has been set up where donations can be made and we would ask people to kindly donate and indeed to share Marks page so it can be spread far and wide. Donations can also be made to a special bank account called AIB Athlone ‘Marks Wish to Walk’ set up under the fundraiser name at any AIB Branch sort code 932264, Account Number 48349059. Any local people, clubs, organisations within the community and beyond who wish to donate or organise a fundraising night for this worthy cause please contact the fundraiser PRO at email seamusconcannon61@gmail.com or phone 087-2121936. If you need any further information for this article please contact Fidelma Dolan (Mother) on 0876322207 or Kevin Dolan (Father) on 087-6268883.

Thursday, 30th July: There were 650 cattle on offer and despite the recent inclement weather conditions trade was maintained for most categories of stock on offer. Bigger numbers of bullocks and heifers presented for sale this week with the heifer ring reporting a very lively trade while the bullocks also reported a good clearance despite the recent dip in prices for plainer lots. Breeding stock and weanlings reported strong prices especially for the quality lots on offer. Sample prices: bullocks: Chx 425kgs €1240 Lim 410kgs €1200 Ch 530kgs €1320 Lim 560kgs €1385 Ch 640kgs €1590 Ch 755kgs €1700 AA 720kgs €1620. Heifers: Chx 395kgs €1235 Ch 420kgs €1120 Ch 490kgs €1500 Ch 440kgs €1275 Lim 660kgs €1660 Ch 500kgs €1400. Dry cows: Lim 490kgs €1045 AA 760kgs €1550 Ch 695kgs €1500 BBX 595kgs €1475 Lim 625kgs €1445. Cows with calves at foot made from €1200 to €1720. Springers made from €1200 to €1650 per head. Calves: Good numbers presented with calves making from €200 to €780 for stonger continental types. Weanling bulls: Chx 270kgs €1000 Lim 270kgs €910 AA 290kgs €830 Lim 415kgs €1190 Ch 530kgs €1350. Weanling heifers: BBx 380kgs €1225 Lim 340kgs €1170 Lim 325kgs €1055 BBx 350kgs €1200 BBx 400kgs €1215. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday next the 6th August with a sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation.

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Planner arrangement for GLAS on commonage must be implemented ﬂexibly - IFA IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to implement GLAS in commonage areas now that the process of carrying out commonage plans is due to commence. Speaking in advance of a meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Pat Dunne said with more than 4,000 farmers

having applied for the GLAS scheme on 2,700 commonages it is clear that there are still many farmers who will want to join the scheme but are concerned about the criteria being imposed by the Department of Agriculture. Pat Dunne said that the decision of the Department of Agriculture to appoint planners to do commonage plans is long

overdue as IFA had raised this issue 12 months ago. In relation to the min/max level of stocking, the period of time for this to be achieved must be extended in commonages where there is a low level of interest in the GLAS scheme. No individual farmer should have to reach a level of stocking that is unsustainable and impractical.

The IFA hill leader said the publication of the guidelines to planners to carry out commonage management plans for 4,000 farmers who joined the first phase of GLAS is awaited. These guidelines must allow CMP’s to be carried out in a flexible and simple format. Pat Dunne said that the time period to carry out the plans, which has been set for the end of

August, has now been extended to the end of October. However, IFA has reminded the Minister that the 4,000 farmers who have already applied for GLAS must get their part payment for 2015 later in the year and there must be no hold-up. The IFA hill farmer leader said it is expected that many commonage farmers who did not join the first phase of GLAS are

IFA meets German Farmers’ Association on Dairy and other issues IFA President Eddie Downey held what he described as a very constructive bilateral meeting recently with the German Farmers’ Association in Berlin. The IFA President, General Secretary Pat Smith, and Director of European Affairs Liam Mac Hale met with DBV President Joachim Rukwied, and Bernhard Krüsken General Secretary DBV. The organisations discussed the worsening situation on dairy farms and were clear that the Commissioner in Brussels must take immediate action by agreeing to review intervention and make the €900m in superlevy fines paid by farmers available to assist the sector. German farmers are currently being paid 26-27/cent per litre, at least 5 cent below the cost of production. The future direction of CAP was discussed in detail and both organisa-

tions agreed to progress a series of principles with likeminded organisations and COPA to present to the Agricultural Commissioner Phil Hogan before the end of this year. Both President said that a strong well-funded CAP was critical to underpin future food security and to maintain the viability of family farms. Simplification was also agreed as a priority objective. On trade deals both organisations said that European negotiators must ensure equivalence of standards for Europe’s meat sectors in any final deal with America. On climate change the powerful German Farmers Organisation had the same concerns as Ireland and committed to work to ensure that parts of the world that can sustainably produce food for the world growing population are not penalised for doing so.

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Lambs & Cast Ewes IFA President Eddie Downey held a very constructive bilateral meeting on dairy and other issues with the German Farmers’ Association in Berlin last week: (l-r) Liam MacHale, IFA Director of European Affairs; Bernhard Krüsken, General Secretary DBV; Joachim Rukwied, President DBV; Eddie Downey, IFA President and Pat Smith, IFA General Secretary.

Roscommon Mart Report Friday, July 31st 2015: There was a nice entry of stock again this week. There was a similar trade for quality stock with the lesser quality a little less and more difficult to sell. The price for dry cows was on par to last week. 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 will take place on Friday August 14th at 11 am and a Show and Sale of weanlings takes place on Tuesday August 11th at 5 pm. New booking arrangements: 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 ie Bookings for weanling sale on 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

ready to join when the scheme reopens in the autumn when the CMP’s are completed. Many commonage farmers are still in AEOS, and as they are priority Tier 1 farmers are guaranteed entry to the scheme. In addition, the splitting parcel issue ensured that some farmers were better to wait until the autumn as they could maximise their payments.

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 €1350 per head. Sample prices: Lim X 660 kgs €1350, Char X 705 kgs 1300, BBX 565 kgs €1075,Lim 545 kgs €1040, BBX 600 kgs €1000. Heifers made from €515 to €820 over. Sample Prices Char 635 kgs €1375, Char X 555 kgs €1375, Char X 485 kgs €1270, Lim X 490 kgs €1270, 2 Simm 512 kgs €1235, Lim x 395 kgs €1140, Char X 385 kgs €1060, Char X 365 kgs €1000, Lim X 395 kgs €1140. Bullocks made from €445 to €990 over. Sample prices: 2 Lim X 780 kgs €1770, AAX 725 kgs €1470, Char X 590 kgs €1375, Lim X 560 kgs €1370, 2 Lim X 565 kgs €1330, Char X 595 kgs €1310, HEX 595 kgs €1200, 3

Simm X 486 kgs €1145, AAX 370 kgs €845, Cows with calves at foot made from €1620 to €1800. Bull weanlings sample prices: Char 430 kgs €1060, Char X 440 kgs €1030, Char X 355 kgs €950, Char X 470 kgs €950. Sheep Sale, August 5th: There was a very good entry of sheep at this week’s sale despite the inclement weather. The trade for store lambs was better with prices improved from the previous week. There was no change in the price of factory lambs. The trade for cast ewes was in line with last week’s prices. Once again there was a good clearance of lots. Weekly sales for sheep continue on Wednesdays at 11 am. Please note ewe lambs will be sold separately to wether/ram lambs. Draw for starting pens. 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 charollais 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. Sample Prices: ram lambs: 47.10 kgs €96.50 47.0 kgs €95, 58.90 kgs €106, 42 kgs €85, 41.30 kgs €83, 52.30 kgs €101, 52.10 kgs €101.50 49.47 kgs €105, 49.30 kgs €10. Ewe lambs: 37.50 kgs €93, 44.20 kgs €91.50, 40.4 kgs €101, 46.10 kgs €118, 47.80 kgs €117, 38.2 kgs €83, 46.50 kgs €115, 44 kgs €117.50,44.60 kgs €92. Mixed lambs: 53 kgs €103, 47.70 kgs €102, 42 kgs €84, 36 kgs €75, 43.60 kgs €88, 43.20 kgs €89, 50.18 kgs €101. Wether lambs: 42.40 kgs €82, 48.2 kgs €95.50, 39.30 kgs €81, 37.50 kgs €84, 32.1 kgs €82,49 kgs €99. Cast ewes made from €59 to €120 per lot.

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Business Fitzmaurice fumes over lawyer fees at Banking Inquiry < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has expressed his outrage at news that one lawyer received €18,223 in fees for seven days’ work at the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry in April and May of this year. The Irish Independent revealed on Tuesday that Charles Meenan SC received the sum for attending Bank Inquiry hearings concerning the evidence provided by various bankers and the former financial regulator, Patrick Neary, on seven dates between April 22 and May 28. Deputy Fitzmaurice described the news as “another instance of the system being totally out of touch with the ordinary public who are trying to make ends meet every week and every month”. He added: “This payment works out at

€2,600 per day. This kind of payment is what makes people angry about the political system. “I know that this inquiry was set up so that it would not be as costly to the taxpayer as other inquiries in the past, but it would be a pity if the only result of the inquiry was to line the pockets of the legal profession.” Deputy Fitzmaurice described the inquiry, which included appeared from former taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Brian Cowen, as a “total charade”. He added: “Everyone who has been interviewed have said they were sorry for what happened, but it wasn’t their fault. “It was set up by the Government as a political exercise in the run up to an election and it is destined to be a failure. “It will cost a fortune and there will be nothing out of it.”

Roscommon has highest tax failure rate in country < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

County Roscommon has the highest rate in the country of failing to make income tex returns,

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Co. Roscommon recorded 430 offences in the period between 2002 and 2014, the equivalent of 671 cases per 100,000 of population. High rates were recorded across

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The Power of the Best: Deloitte, in association with Barclays Bank Ireland, is calling on Roscommon companies to enter this year’s Best Managed Companies Programme ahead of the closing date on Friday 7th August. For the last seven years, the programme has celebrated the successes of Irish companies all around the country, and the contribution that they make to the economy. To date, winning companies have total revenues of over €10 billion and employ more than 5,000 people. For more information visit http://www. deloittebestmanaged.ie/ Pictured (l-r) are Siobhan McAleer, IMI; Brendan Jennings, Deloitte and Sasha Wiggins, Barclays Bank Ireland.

Summer Holiday Warning: Poll reveals work is sabotaging family holidays Parents are being warned this week to avoid sabotaging their much needed quality family time, by allowing work to ‘gatecrash’ their precious family holidays. A recent poll by familyfriendly holiday experts Tots To Travel has found that almost 60% of parents work whilst on their family holiday (regional data available upon request). Of these, 81% either tolerated or were annoyed at their partner working on holiday, leaving a meagre 19% in support of their partner working. Interestingly, 87% polled wanted their partner to stop working on holiday, an indication of the stress that work is bringing into this precious time. Ironically, 82% of families rated quality time together a top priority, yet parents are ambushing family time together by anything from a sneaky email check (64% check at least once a day), to working three hours or more a week (65%). Not surprisingly only 11% of parents felt totally relaxed after their family holiday and a worrying 89% felt moderately relaxed to not relaxed at all.

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Dervish come to the Arts Centre Dervish, one of the leading Irish bands on the folk and roots circuit worldwide bring their show to the Roscommon Arts Centre this Thursday night at 8 pm. Their 24 year journey has taken them to thousands of venues in over 30 countries; sharing festival bills with everyone from Beck to James Brown, Oasis, Sting, REM and from Neil Young to Iron Maiden; playing tunes at the Great Wall of China, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon and the Wailing Wall and playing to an audience of 240,000 people at the biggest rock music festival in the world ‘Rock in Rio’.

Charity Cycle in Roscommon this Sunday The current Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh who will be accompanying this year’s Roses as the tour comes to Roscommon.

Rose of Tralee tour comes to Roscommon next week The 2015 International Rose of Tralee tour comes to Roscommon town next Thursday 13th August for first time ever to Roscommon. This is part of their Irish tour before they arrive in Tralee for the dome TV nights. The 32 roses along with current rose Maria Walsh and Roscommon Rose Sarah Murphy will all be here to meet and sign autographs. The tour bus will arrive at the Roscommon Park/Castle at approximately 11.30am for two hours where they will meet the public and have a tour of the castle. Patrons will also be entertained by Emerald Storm and sample food, beer and see lots from local Roscommon businesses. Anyone who would like to help can contact Roscommon Rose centre. A first for the roses

they will each get the chance to shear sheep which will attract a lot from our national and local press. The Roscommon Rose centre are delighted to have secured this visit for Roscommon town and for all the sponsors including our main sponsor Callington Ltd who help make Roscommon Rose possible each year. We may not be in Tralee this year but we will certainly put Roscommon on the map. There will be a lot of national and local press and TV will be in town on the morning. Everyone is welcome to come along and meet all the roses. Children can dress up in little bo-peep if they wish! Thanks from Roscommon Rose centre committee to all who are helping us with our plans for the tour. See you all Thursday next week at 11.30am.

Taking place this Sunday is a charity cycle leaving from Rosbowl (Leisure Zone), Lanesboro Rd, Roscommon at 10am. Registration from 9am. First 100 cyclists receive a free technical t-shirt. Return to Rosbowl for food and refreshments. The fee is €20. All funds go direct to Childaid.

Glenamaddy Branch of Ability West hosting cycle

Roscommon Rose Sarah Murphy pictured with Roscommon Rose committee members.

The Glenamaddy Branch of Ability West in association with Heneghan’s SuperValu Glenamaddy are running their 3rd annual Sportif(80km) and Fun Cycle(20km). The cycle will take place on Sunday August 9th with the Sportif cycle commencing at 9.30am 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 a.m.

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Living&Lifestyle Why does my dog bark? It’s simple, he has something to say to you!

From My Kitchen Table

MIRIAM KERINS

Our animal-loving columnist offers some expert and simple-to-follow advice to readers – at least to those who are dog-owners – on how to deal with their pets’ noisy behaviour.... It never ceases to amaze me the amount of queries I receive concerning nuisance dog barking. People even stop me on the side of the road to ask “Why does my dog bark?” The answer I give them is straight forward; your dog barks because barking is his way of communicating with you! Dogs don’t bark to annoy you or to spite you or just because they can…although it may often appear that way if it’s driving your poor neighbours insane! I decided to write about this matter due to the recently reported case of a dog in Strokestown who is now, sadly, the subject of a court order following complaints of ‘excessive barking,’ by neighbours who must surely be at the end of their tether. And, as this is being dealt with in a legal capacity, I will not comment on it further, but I will try to give readers who are dog owners a little bit of advice regarding their pets’ noisy behaviour. First of all there are different types of barking, and you, as a responsible pet parent really need to familiarise yourself with them. The Alert Bark: This is the normal, expected barking to alert you there’s an intruder in the house, or the kitchen is on fire or the baby has fallen out of the cot. It’s perfectly natural for your dog to bark if he senses there’s a threat to his family or to his territory. This is usually a loud, sharp bark and if you hone in on his natural, nurturing canine instinct with proper training you can help your dog protect your home and your family. Barking at other dogs: A dog down the road or across the field suddenly barks and before you know it your own pet, along with every other dog within earshot is involved in a dawn chorus. Very annoying for you and your poor neighbours. Playful, excited barking: This is more common in puppies who bark when playing. My own dogs bark

excitedly when they know a car trip and a walk is imminent. This type of bark normally sounds upbeat and is totally different to the one your dog uses to alert you to danger. Then there’s the biggie: The behavioural problem or as I call it, the nuisance bark: This usually signals boredom, loneliness or miscommunication between owner and pet. If this type of barking is a problem, you need to recognise the triggers and you need to eliminate them by considering the following: When does it occur? Is my dog left alone for long periods of time? Is he getting enough exercise? Is he in pain? Is he hungry? Is he anxious about something he hears or sees? (Neighbour has a new lawn mower and the noise is scaring him; neighbour’s child is tormenting him); as was the case with one of my dogs when I lived in Dublin where the teenager next door continuously threw stones at my dog. I investigated it, identified the problem and following a strongly worded conversation between me and the brattish teen; calm was once more restored. However sometimes it’s a bit more difficult and in order to address nuisance barking, you, as the pet parent will require plenty of patience and I would suggest you invest in some training for both you and your pet with a specialist dog trainer. This will help you understand his ‘doggy’ language, so you can correctly ascertain why he is barking and at the same time express what it is you, as his pack leader, wishes to communicate back to him. Modern training techniques are based upon the dog receiving a reward for the desired action. My dogs are my family and are all trained and socialised but we have only achieved this by showing them patience, love and respect and by giving them rewards and by never, ever hitting them. So, for example, if your desired action is “stop barking,” gently; and I stress gently, hold your dog’s muzzle or squirt him, again very gently, with a child’s toy water gun filled only with clean water; (do NOT hurt your dog). This gentle squirting action will momentarily distract him and hopefully make him stop barking. When he stops, use the command “quiet.” Immedi-

ately after saying “quiet,” if your dog remains silent, reward him and walk away. When he starts barking again, repeat the process. Eventually he will learn to associate “quiet,” with a meaty reward. Because he’s smart, your dog will stop barking without the need for the water gun and only the use of the word “quiet,” will be a sufficient command. It may sound easy enough but believe me, it will not happen overnight so be patient and remember it is up to you to determine the cause of your dog’s excessive barking and as a responsible pet parent you need to do your utmost to remove any potential reasons so that you can keep his behaviour under effective control. In addition, it will help your dog if you give him better things to do to prevent and distract him from nuisance barking so that everyone, including your adored pet can live happily and in peace and harmony. While I’m on a roll, here are some of the things you should never, ever do when it comes to parenting a dog: Never: Comfort, feed or pet your dog when he barks for attention or out of anxiety; this is simply rewarding his behaviour. Never: Shout! This will cause him to bark more and louder. Never: Allow your dog to bark constantly outside regardless of the reason – this is the best way to make enemies of your neighbours. Never: Use a shock collar to control barking; they are inhumane and painful for your dog. Never: Allow your dog to become lonely or bored and never leave him to his own devices for long periods of time. So it’s up to you; develop that ‘barking ear,’ and find out exactly what your dog is saying when he woofs, howls and growls. And yes, it requires a lot of time and patience but it’s well worth it because if you train mans’ (and woman’s) best friend properly then you’re embarking on a lifetime’s investment for you and your pet. However, I am not a vet and my tips are intended to simply help and inform my lovely readers and should never be used in place of professional veterinary advice. If you have concerns regarding your pets, please call your vet immediately.

Successful Duck Race for Castlecoote Tidy Towns Castlecoote Tidy Towns’ annual duck race and garden party was held on Sunday the 12th of July in good weather. The duck race was very well supported thanks to the dedicated members of our committee who distributed and collected tickets. The atmosphere on the day

was one of enjoyment especially for all the children who were present and who were eagerly awaiting their ducks on the river. Delicious food was served to keep the hunger at bay, all sponsored by Ann and Oscar at Castlecoote Stores.

Members of the Castlecoote Tidy Towns committee.

The results of the draw were – 1st prize: Veronica Corbett; 2nd prize: Finn and Aaron Kelly and 3rd prize: Domnick Connolly. With the help of the Department of Environment and Roscommon Co. Council we ‘greened’ our festival, which worked very well on the day. Separate bins helped all to dispose of their waste in a proper manner. After the duck race the Garden Party began in PJ’s with a BBQ and live music. A great evening’s entertainment was had by all thanks to the hard-working staff. Thanks to Bernie and PJ for all their work and their continued support of Tidy Towns. Both of these events were fundraisers for the Tidy Towns. As we strive to gain some points and improve our area, funds are needed to maintain the high standard that we have achieved over the years. Thanks to everyone who helps in any way with the Tidy Towns project, especially the FAS workers and Sesame Construction.

A scene from the recent Duck Race that took place in Castlecoote.

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FRANKLY SPEAKING

Frank Brandon’s unique take on life ...

Festival fever strikes again in Ballygar and Castlerea There has always been something special about the August Bank Holiday Weekend, and indeed the entire month of August, and if you were to meet my long suffering wife, Carol, she would tell you that I usually go a little bit mad, and I suppose it probably traces back to my very young days when the annual carnival in Creggs used to start on the 15th August. Our carnival would last for a fortnight, which would be unheard of nowadays, and while the carnivals have all faded away over the years, it’s remarkable to tell you that our neighbours up in Ballygar are still going strong, and as I write this on the Bank Holiday Monday (wonder if that’s double time) I’m delighted to say that after 70 years it’s still packing them in, and drawing absolutely huge crowds to the East Galway Town. However, on the other side of us, Castlerea, too, have their Annual Rose Festival over the weekend, and, so, on Thursday night I decided to take a trip down to see what was going on and listen to the open air music being provided by Declan Nerney and his band. Now, as you know by now, I am one of the great jivers in this vicinity, and could have been the Champion at the Harvest Festival in Creggs in 2011 (actually I think that might have been The Waltzing Competition) if I hadn’t fallen as I did a doing a particularly difficult manoeuvre, but I’m told that when it comes to dancing the Nerney Band is out on it’s own. I have to admit that I wasn’t fully prepared for the crowds in Castlerea that night, as no matter where I looked there were cars parked everywhere and, along with the huge crowds at the Declan Nerney Show, the amusements, in Patrick Street, were absolutely buzzing. We stayed until the rain came, sometime around 10 o’clock, and on the way home paid a visit to the beautiful bar that you will find in Tommy Dowd’s in Glinsk, where everyone was looking forward to the Slave Auction which was due to take place on Sunday night. Apparently every member of the Glinsk Football panel were being auctioned off, all thirty of them, and whatever lucky ladies bought them (I suppose fellows could bid as well) would have their services for whatever task might be put to them, for a whole day to be taken any time in the next 12 months. It was all as a fundraiser,

looking pig! Maybe next year. Anyway, thank God (not the weather one) Ballygar, Castlerea and I’m sure Loughglynn have proved once again, that nothing will stop us from having a party, and long may it last.

Rough Justice

A colourful scene from last week’s Rose of Castlerea festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

and I have to say it sounded like great craic, and, as with everything that happens in Glinsk, I’m certain there would have been a great crowd to support it last night, and I look forward to finding out who bought who!

Meanwhile in Mikeen’s Anyway onto Sunday night in Mikeen’s (I was unable to get to Sean Connaughton’s 60th Birthday party on Saturday night, but I’m told there was such a large attendance they certainly didn’t miss me, but, happy birthday and congrats to Sean), and PJ Davis was playing to a very happy and enthusiastic audience when the chat turned to the remarkable resilience of the Irish People. The reason of course, was the totally abysmal summer that we are getting, with almost constant rainfall, and yet, as one of our group pointed out, people are going around with smiles on their faces and showing no sign of any gloom, or misery. Again we talked of all the festivals that so many hard working committees were putting on, all over the region, and how it would be half reasonable to hope for some good weather at this time of year, and you

would almost think that due to the terrible weather, they would all be suffering badly. Thankfully that doesn’t seem to be the case, and I met a few hardy mountain folk who told me that, rain of nor rain, last Sunday was the best day they have ever had at the Donamon Open Day – I was delighted to hear it, and it show that when we the Irish want to have a good time nothing will stop us.

Festival Fever And so it’s now Bank Holiday Monday, and I’ve just come home from The Fair Day in Ballygar, and no words of mine will do justice to the incredible crowds, atmosphere, and sheer enjoyment on the closed off Main Street – there were all kinds of stalls, lads on stilts, a pig being roasted on the spit, Cara Ceol were playing live on the open air stage, asses, ponies and horses all over the place and I have to say it was just magic. I couldn’t try to figure out how many people were there, but I’d say it was thousands, and the craic was ninety – sadly duty called and I had to go home to write this piece (you are probably saying it’s a pity he didn’t stay) and so I missed out on having a piece of the gorgeous

Michael and Eileen Holland, Michael Holland Tyres pictured at Roscommon Races on Tuesday, making a presentation to Fiona Farrell, John Murphy, Jimmy Lacey and Tom Farrell after Katie Do won the Michael Holland Tyres Handicap Steeplechase (6th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Changing subjects entirely, and sometimes we read or hear of an incident that would literally sicken us to the pits of our stomachs. Such an incident occurred last week when we read of the actions of a certain Liam Dowling, who killed his daughter’s Jack Russell dog,by swinging it overhead with it’s lead and repeatedly, (up to 30 times) smashing it’s body into the ground. Now I don’t deny that when I heard of Dowling’s act, and that then he avoided jail, when Judge Martin Nolan said he would make him do 200 hours of Community Service in lieu of a two year sentence, I was totally amazed and disgusted, and, yet having seen an interview with him, I now believe that he was out of his mind with drugs at the time and he is genuinely remorseful and ashamed at what he did to a poor defenceless dog. And of course that leads us to a debate on whether such an occurrence should be allowed to make us part of the defence, as time after time in assault or murder cases we are told that the perpetrator has no recollection of anything due to too much alcohol, or drugs or even a cocktail of both. Obviously I have no real knowledge of the law, but it does lead one to believe that in a lot of cases, people get away with lesser sentences because they claim to be “out of their minds” – is it an easy cop out or is it a genuine situation! I don’t know but as the proud minder of a young Jack Russell called “Hope”, I can’t think of a more lovable or loving breed of dog, and it’s awful to think of the terrible death Liam Dowling’s pet dog suffered.

Finally… Finally for this week those of us who grew up with the pop music of the sixties, were very much saddened by the death yesterday of Cilla Blackshe was a Liverpool lass, who graduated to a TV star from her pop career, and she was one of the best loved and most popular TV presenters for more than three decades – she will be missed. Till next week. Bye for now.

Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Race Course pictured at Roscommon Races on Tuesday, making a presentation to Frank Berry and EJ O’Grady after Gallant Tipp won the Budweiser Beginners Steeplechase (4th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the Castlerea Agricultural Show were Jonathan, Joseph, Matthew and Emer Towey. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The night of the year ‘The Rockin Rossies’ is fast approaching. This major fundraising night in aid of Pieta House West will take place in Carty’s Porterhouse Castle Street Roscommon on Friday August the 21st. A special band of talented local musicians will play a set that they have chosen for the night and then there will be a 70’s 80’s and 90’s disco with Seamus Duke to end the night. There is a late bar on the night and tickets are on sale at just €10 at Carty’s Porterhouse and at Eight ‘Til Late, The Square. Doors will open at 10pm and it is all in aid of a great cause. So put Friday August the 21st into your diary. It promises to be a night to remember. For further details contact 086-8335380.

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You can attend a concert of your choice. What would your choice be? Deacon Blue. What sporting event would you like to attend on your perfect weekend? An All-Ireland Football Final, with Roscommon in it to win it! Your perfect weekend night out? Attending a Club Rossie launch. Your perfect weekend getaway or city break? I really like the city Galway. You’re booked into a top restaurant, who would your perfect dinner guest be? My wife Brid. Your perfect weekend read? The Roscommon People! Your perfect weekend TV viewing? House of Cards, Criminal Minds or Breaking Bad.

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Pie and a pint of selected Irish craft beer €10 all day every day. Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Shauna, Ann, Nathan and Seán Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ed Deane band set for JJ’s This Saturday night at JJ Harlows, Roscommon, the Ed Deane band will perform. Their musical style, based in the blues, encompasses many musical forms, including world music, rock and roll, folk and traditional, and more avant garde forms such as experimental theatre and free improvisation Ed has been touring and recording with many artists since the early 1970s. Artists he has recorded and played with include Frankie Miller, Donovan, Dana Gillespie,

Nick Lowe, Henry McCullough, Chris Jagger, Shane McGowan and Bap Kennedy, among others. Ed plays regular gigs in Ireland and the UK. He has a Thursday night residency at Frank Ryans in Smithfield Dublin, playing with Left, Right and Centre. The Ed Deane band regularly plays at Dublin’s premier Blues and Jazz venue, JJ Smyths. Make sure to catch this intriguing act when they perform in JJ’s this Saturday night.

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NIGHT LIFE • BARS • NIGHTCLUBS • CINEMA • SOCIAL • ARTS Music session returns to Roscommon The 4 pm music session by Roscommon Comhaltas Branch will continue on Sunday next, 9th August (the second Sunday of the month) in Beár an Ráille, Abbeytown. All good listeners will be very welcome.

Ciaran Rosney and John Glynn for Tulsk this weekend A big weekend is in store for dancers this weekend at the Country Ballroom, Tulsk Inn with the brilliant Ciaran Rosney taking to the stage on this Friday night with the legendary John Glynn and the Wranglers taking to the stage on Saturday night which should make for a massive night of entertainment. Ciaran Rosney continues to dazzle the public with his extraordinary talent. His latest single has once again captured the radio listening audience all over

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Cáit and Aoife O’Brien. Picture: Andrew Fox

the Country. His big hit ‘Willie’s Shoes’ is still a big favourite with many country music lovers and one of his latest singles ‘I wish I was in Nashville’ is also a massive radio hit. The Offaly man now lives in Monaghan with his family and he continues to widen his appeal with many appearances up and down the country. On Saturday night John Glynn makes just his second appearance at this popular Dance venue. John and his

band the Wranglers got a tumultuous welcome on his last appearance here. A legend on the Country music scene for many years John and his band will have the patrons dancing throughout the night. Doors open on both nights at 9.30 pm. Admission to Ciaran Rosney is €7 with admission to John Glynn is €10. The Country Ballroom is proceeding with its second concert and dance in midAugust with more details in next week’s People.

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TULSK INN GREAT WEEKEND OF SUMMER DANCING Friday, 7th August: The brilliant CIARAN ROSNEY Saturday, 8th August Back by popular demand

JOHN GLYNN AND THE WRANGLERS Watch out for our next Concert and Dance on Thursday, 20th August

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Stephen Swift and Dean Morgan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ballinamore Bridge to revive centuries old hen fair The Village of Ballinamore Bridge in East Galway once boasted to have one

of the oldest Hen Fairs in the West of Ireland. Hughes Bar, the centre piece of

Friday, 7th August: Our Monthly Trad Session Saturday, 8th August: 8-10pm Ceilli session with traditional dancers at the crossroad

the village since the 1840s, have a weekend of activities planned to entertain all the family. The bars monthly Trad Session will take place on Friday the 7th of August. Saturday sees the return of the Hen Fair day with Ceili Session and traditional dancing from 810pm. Dave and The Blue Tax will keep the crowd entertained until the early hours with a presentation of cheques to both Galway Hospice and Pieta House from the hugely successful Ladies Night and Bike Run

held in the bar in June. Sunday holds something for all the family with a barbecue and Bozo the Clown to entertain the kids. We also see a variation of another old tradition revived with an Up the bridge versus Down the bridge tugof-war competition taking place at 5pm. The evening’s entertainment contains Ceili music from Joe Connor and Shillelaghs, the Country Cowboy and an exhibition of Old Footage from By Gone Years. All are welcome to attend.

10.30pm Dave and The Blue Tax Cheque presentation to Galway Hospice and Pieta House

Sunday, 9th August: 2.30-5pm Family Fun Day with Bozo the clown. Barbecue!

5pm Parish Tug of War Up the Bridge Versus Down The Bridge 4-7pm Ceilli music with Joe Connor and the Shillelaghs

8pm Country Cowboy Old footage from bygone years of The Crossroad Ceilli

All welcome to a weekend of tradition, music & craic!

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Alan Egan and Teresa Cunningham. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured at the recent Queen of the Woodlands competition in Loughglynn were (l-r): Joanne Behan, Jennifer Leyden, Katie Culligan, Siobhan O’Connor, Chloe Carroll, Riona Geraghty, Stephanie Hannelly, Karen Leetch and Maria McCarthy.

Pictured at the recent Queen of the Woodlands competition in Loughglynn were Carmel Grady and winner Maria McCarthy.

Maria McCarthy crowned Queen of the Woodlands A large crowd gathered into Loughglynn Community Centre as Maria McCarthy was crowned Queen of the Woodlands 2015 last Saturday, in what was the culmination of the annual Queen of the Woodlands festival and the Loughglynn music Festival. After an evening of partying, the contestants took to the stage, where they were ably interviewed by Gerry Glennon, from Midwest Radio. The crowning of as Queen of the Woodlands took place at 11.30 pm, with the reigning Queen, Alisha Callaghan, handing over the mantle. Ms McCarthy was sponsored by Cllr. Michael Creaton, of Fine Gael. Maria received a perpetual trophy, sponsored by Lynch Roofing, and a substantial cheque, which was sponsored and presented by James Creaton, of Loughglynn. She also received shoes, sponsored by Pairs Shoes in Castlerea; a bag, sponsored by Glamorize, Castlerea; a cosmetic hamper, sponsored by McAnana’s Chemist; a Newbridge Chain, sponsored by Gentique Jewellery’s, Castlerea; and numerous other gifts and vouchers. The winning Queen will also take part in the Roscommon Rose Selection night for

Tralee 2016. All contestants received a commemorative gift on the evening. Escorts on the night were Patrick Loftus and Liam Grady, from Lisacul. Adjudicators were Maureen Claffey, from Castlerea; Marina Hardiman, Shannonside Radio; and Evelyn O’Connor Tooreen (former contestant in Rose of Tralee). Contestants for the Queen of the Woodlands were: Joanne Behan, Kilkelly; Jennifer Leyden, Fairymount; Chloe Carroll, Loughglynn; Maria Mc Carthy, Loughglynn; Stephanie Hannelly, Loughglynn; Kate Culligan, Loughglynn/Dublin; Karen Leech, Lisacul; Siobhan O’Connor, Tarmon, Castlerea; Riona Geraghty, Loughglynn. Brendan Shine provided music and nonstop entertainment for the evening. The organising committee would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to all the very generous sponsors. They would also like to express their gratitude to the judges, escorts, Loughglynn Music Festival committee and all the girls who participated. Finally, they would like to thank all those the event, making it as always a very successful event.

Pictured at the recent Queen of the Woodlands competition in Loughglynn were the winner and her family (l-r): Mary McCarthy, Maria McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, Emma McCarthy, and Niece Leah in front.

Pictured at the recent Queen of the Woodlands competition in Loughglynn were, back row (l-r): Liam Grady (Escort), Maria McCarthy, Jennifer Leyden, Katie Culligan, Siobhan O’Connor and Patrick Loftus (Escort). Front row (l-r): Riona Geraghty, Karen Leetch, Chloe Carroll, Stephanie Hannelly and Joanne Behan.

Pictured at the recent Queen of the Woodlands competition in Loughglynn were main sponsor James Creaton from Creaton’s Pub, Loughglynn with the winner Maria McCarthy, and Midwest FM presenter Gerry Glennon.

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Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Maura Galvin, Maria Quigley, Ciaran Galvin and Katie Galvin. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Emma Corcoran, Aaron Forde, Marie Corcoran, Lauren Forde, Maureen Daly, Niall Daly and Tommy Daly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ballygar Carnival wows again

Out O & About

ne of Ireland’s longest standing festivals was once again a big success as the annual Ballygar Carnival took place over recent days. The event is one of the oldest festivals anywhere in the country and it enhanced its reputation with another packed programme throughout the

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Oisín and Niall Rogers and Thomas Doyle. Picture: Andrew Fox

bumper six-day proceedings, with musical entertainment again forming the cornerstone. The carnival once again welcomed a host of the country’s top performers including Nathan Carter, The Wolfe Tones, Crystal Swing and Robert Mizzell.

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Marie Crehan and Karina Kilcommons. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Doireann Moran, Amy Kelly, Ciara Murray, Lauren Mockler, Katie Flaherty and Fiona Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Chloe, Amy, Annmarie and Sarah Costello. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Caroline Carroll, Adam Kenny, Damien Kenny and Chloe Carroll. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Ballygar Carnival were Marian Ruane, Laura Noone, Ita Murray, Saoirse Murray and Catriona Gordon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 07 August 2015

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

Pictured in Castlecoote Lodge were Mary and Senator Terry Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Micheál Curley, Pat Carton, P Burke and Senator Terry Leyden. Picture: Andrew

Out & About Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Adam Gallagher and Donata Maria Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Tom Lavin and Brian Flynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Kate and Jacinta Hanley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Mairéad Gallagher, Joe Leyden and Cllr Orla Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Mary O’Rourke, Senator Terry Leyden, Mary and Cllr Orla Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Castlecoote Lodge 2nd Anniversary celebrations were Una McNeil and Sinéad Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon People Friday 07 August 2015

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

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Kevin O’Connor dressed up as harper Turlough O’Carolan. Pic: Mary Regan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was two pirates from Crosna who took part in the parade. Pic: Mary Regan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Aisling Doyle, Ciera Doyle and Leagh O’Neill. Pic: Mary

O’Carolan Harp festival parade

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Teresa, Katelyn, Joseph and Leanne Hennessy. Pic: Mary Regan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue were children from Glengormley, St Enda’s GAA who were holidaying in Keadue and took part in parade. Pic: Mary Reegan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue were Maura Doherty, Mary Leydon and Fiona Leyden. Pic: Mary Regan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Rachel Noone, Deirbhlile Travers, Ailbhe Travers, Aoife Guighan and Sadhbh Travers. Pic: Mary Reghan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue were Snow White (Julie Quinn) and her seven dwarfs - Grace, Emily, Thomas, Eoin, Charlie Quinn, Bella Lynch and Hannah Gilchrist. Pic: Mary Regan.

Pictured at the O’Carolan Harp festival parade in Keadue was Paddy Kilduff, Chairman Roscommon County Council, TD Michael Fitzmaurice, public representatives and festival officials. Pic: Mary Regan.

Roscommon People Friday 07 August 2015

BackToSchool/FurtherEducation/Courses

Cormicans – for all your school and art needs Cormicans is a long-established school and art supplies centre, with shops in Abbey Street, Roscommon, and Seán Costello Street, Athlone. In business since 1981, Cormicans have extensive knowledge of school books and art, craft and stationery equipment. They have a full selection of primary and postprimary books on offer, as well as a huge stock of school stationery available. With top quality service as a priority, you can rest assured that Cormicans will always be on the lookout for new ways to ensure that customers get the best possible service. All primary and post-primary booklists and school orders are catered for, while a book covering service is also available. Their Roscommon store can be contacted on 0906626520 or, for their Athlone shop, call 090-6475232. Alternatively, log onto www.cormicans.com or email info@ cormicans.com.

The Beauty Institute provides top training Cormican’s, Roscommon.

Cormicans School & Art Abbey Street Roscommon Tel & Fax: 090 66 26520 Sean Costello Street, Athlone Tel & Fax: 090 64 75232 Website: www.cormicans.com Email: info@cormicans.com

The Beauty Institute, Westmeath’s only private beauty training provider, is renowned for its professional delivery of ITEC and CIBTAC accredited courses. With its warm and friendly environment, the college is now entering its fourth year in business since opening in June 2012. The college resides on Church Street, right in the middle of Athlone town. Its spacious facilities and modern décor are a thing of beauty and perspective students are spoilt for choice when it comes to the courses they offer. There are courses available in the areas of beauty therapy, make-up artistry, massage therapy and nail

technology. Overall the college offers over 40 different courses and workshops in these areas! Their courses are accredited, being recognised nationally and internationally, and fully insurable, meaning students can be rest assured when they study a course at the college. Graduates of the college have found themselves entering a variety of different positions from working in renowned beauty salons and spas, becoming self-employed, working on cruise ships, working abroad in their field of expertise and even completing make-up for music videos! The college is now enrolling for their autumn certifi-

cate and diploma courses. Bookings can be made via the website www.thebeautyinstitute.ie. For enquiries please call 090-6433601.

Find them on Facebook and Instagram too! The Beauty Institute, 15 Church Street, Athlone, Co.Westmeath

Irelands leading beauty training provider Now Enrolling for Autumn 2015 Offering ITEC & CIBTAC accredited diploma courses in the following areas:

• All Primary & Post-Primary Booklists and School Orders catered for • Deposits taken on all school lists • Book covering service available • School stationery and Art Supplies available and much more for all artists .... • Gift Vouchers available

• • • • •

Beauty Therapy Holistic Massage Reflexology Make-Up Artistry Nail Technology

To book your place and for all course details please see

www.thebeautyinstitute.ie or call 090-6433601

15 Church Street, Athlone, Co.Westmeath

Roscommon People Friday 07 August 2015

BackToSchool/FurtherEducation/Courses

FOR ALL YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS – Red Door Bookshop Red Door Second-Hand School Bookshop buy and sell second-hand school books and second-hand uniforms, all of which are in excellent condition. They are located at 3 Connolly Street, Sligo, and are

open from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm. The shop urgently require all recent school books. Any queries, call Catherine on 087-6506262.

RED DOOR

Second-hand School Book Shop Relocated to 3

Connolly Street, Sligo Tel. 087 6506262

We buy and sell second-hand school books and second-hand uniforms – all in e xcellent condition

Open: Monday - Friday, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm and Saturday 11 am - 4.00 pm

URGENTLY REQUIRE ALL RECENT SCHOOL BOOKS Any queries, call Catherine

087- 6506262

Highest quality back to school footwear with Paul Byron Shoes Paul Byron Shoes, 100 per cent Irishowned 20 stores across Ireland, aim to provide consumers with high quality fashionable footwear. With their successful online store www. paulbyronshoes.com, you can keep up to date with fantastic promotions and exclusives on Facebook and Twitter. Stocking one of the largest range of leading back to school brands in Roscommon with the ethos of “Quality, Value and Function”, means ‘back to school just got cool’ at Paul Byron Shoes, making their store the place to go, when investing in those important shoes for Back to School. Dubarry, Susst, Lelli Kelly, Pod, Geox, Converse and Ecco are just some of those top school brands now in stock at Paul Byron Shoes. With their shoe fitting service, this takes the guess work out of the perfect fit for Back to School. Not only have they spent the past 37 years looking after our feet, Paul Byron Shoes have also created their own branded footwear Byron and Laura B. Their constant brands include Skechers, Vans, Kate Appleby, Tamaris, Fly London, Mustang, Xti, Dubarry, Rieker, Ecco and introducing the Brand ‘Newdress’, handmade Leather footwear with removable leather insoles in F, G and H fittings, providing extra width for both ladies and gents.

If you suffer back pain, aching joints or simply need advice on what type of insoles you need, Paul Byron Shoes offer a free consultation at their Orthotic Clinic, in Roscommon, from August 20th to 22nd. Make problem feet a thing of

the past and phone 090-6628010 today! Visiting factories worldwide, observing manufacturing and production lines and in awe of beautiful handmade techniques means that Paul Byron Shoes strive to deliver the promise of world class products.

“For the Right Look at the Right Price” experience the excellent service at Paul Byron Shoes, Stonecourt Centre, Roscommon. With their friendly, helpful and trained staff, what more could you ask for? Call 090-6628010

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NewsPeople

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Grace Kelly and Pat Mongan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Aidan and Emma Smyth. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Helen Harte, Michael Shiel, Shane Gormley and Anne Gormley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races were Claire Mullaney and Michael Lenehan. Picture: Andrew Fox

At the Races Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Dave Downey, Sally Downey, Mike, Michael and Evelyn Kilcline. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Helaine Duffy, Amy Finan, Aisling Coyne, Niamh Egan and Áine Coyne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Claire Nolan, Orla Brennan, Olivia Dolan and Anita Dolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Mari, Seán, John and Liam Guckian and Brian Mannion. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Tuesday evening last were Denise O’Brien, Liam Glynn and Emma Dunning. Picture: Andrew Fox

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On The Record with SHANE REYNOLDS

Roscommon native XNTHONY announces bid to represent Ireland at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Wannabe Popstar and Roscommon native, XNTHONY, has publically announced his intention to represent Ireland at the next Eurovision Song Contest outside the Gaiety Theatre, where Riverdance is currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary. The artist, turned popstar will seek the guidance of the public in selecting a song for the competition in a series of special performances, titled Douze, in Smock Alley as part of the Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival. XNTHONY is making a comeback. Equipped with as many fizzy pop songs as he can muster he’s on a mission to bring the Eurovision back to the people. He is building a platform. He wants to be your representative. Will the public support XNTHONY in his dream. Or will someone else rip it from his clutches? XNTHONY chose to make his public announcement outside the Gaiety Theatre where Eurovision favourite, Riverdance, is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.

Ireland is renowned for its record of the country with the most wins in Eurovision history and XNTHONY is keen to bring the country back to the glory days of Johnny Logan and Linda Martin. Buoyed by a desire to let

the public have a greater say in selecting their entry, XNTHONY has armed himself a host of catchy songs and his backing singers, The Penny Slots, to present Douze, a collection of intimate performances to let the public help

in deciding what song they want to represent the country. XNTHONY is a graduate of NCAD and a former first runner up in the Alternative Miss Ireland competition. His work combines the-

atricality, media-making and music to create performance which unfolds both on stage and online. Recent works include KITSCHCOCK and My Name is B, an endurance piece inspired by obsession and The Red Shoes.

New acts added to EP line-up With just five weeks to go, the grounds keepers in Stradbally Hall are perfecting the rolling fields in County Laois to welcome a further 21 acts to an already bulging line-up up for Electric Picnic 2015. These new acts include The Boomtown Rats, Villagers, Le Galaxie, The Staves, MS MR, Shamir, Mano Le Tough, Parquet

The Boomtown Rats.

Courts, Son Lux, Jape, Girlpool, Little Hours, The Lost Brothers, Here We Go Magic, Thomston, Declan McKenna, Tom Misch, Bry, Legend, Yurodny and the Dublin Gospel Choir. Organisers regretfully announce that Jessie Ware has had to cancel her performance at EP. Jessie is no longer able to make this show due to scheduling is-

sues, while she is very disappointed she hopes to be back in Ireland in the near future. There is lots more to be announced including Body and Soul, Other Voices, Comedy, Mindfield, Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, Red Bull Music Academy, Heineken Sound Atlas, Salty Dog and Trailerpark. The new acts which have

been announced will add to what is already a fantastic line-up, with the performances of Florence and the Machine and Blur expected to be the climax of the weekend. The Red Bull Music Academy is also back for its third year in the forest at Electric Picnic 2015. Continuing the success of last year when the likes of Boddika, Joy Orbison, Dark Sky, Republik DJs and Colm K took to the RBMA stage, 2015 promises to be another stellar line-up, showcasing an eclectic mix of music legends and rising Irish talent over three nights. Now in its twelfth year at Electric Picnic, the Body&Soul village will once again showcase a carefully curated instalment of music, healing therapies, workshops, movies and more, creating a kaleidoscopic fantasy

landscape amidst twinkling lights, immersive installations and pockets of unexpected magic in Stradbally. A meticulous mix of music descends on the Main Stage, Earthship Stage and Bandstand with acts as eclectic as reclusive electronic musician LA PRIEST, aka Sam Dust of Late of the Pier. Blurring the lines between hip hop and punk, New Jersey’s Ho99o9 favour a volatile live performance where somersaults into the crowd are not uncommon. Spacebomb Records favourite Natalie Prass is a beguiling songwriter and stunning pop composer - one for the moment and one for the ages. 2015 has been Shamir’s year. The youngster’s debut album Ratchet was released this year to huge acclaim. This is dance pop at its finest.

Cynic Gal

Shelly Madden

GAA for Dummies BA BA BA BA BABA BA...with the right inflection, you’ll see I’m trying to print the theme tune of the Sunday Game. The soundtrack of the GAA conjures up memories of newspapers flittered everywhere, the lingering smell of roast chicken, and Mama Bear studying the Mass leaflet with great intent. Unabashed by my failed efforts at becoming a child camogie prodigy, I solidly performed my duty as a loyal county supporter. I dusted off the jersey that was seasons old and I donned the braided rope in my hair. I even attempted the dual eyeshadow to match (as a Galway native, you can imagine the horrific pairing of maroon and white that took place on my eyeballs). At Croke Park outings, I was determined not to be held back by my limited knowledge of the game and so I yelled out safe words of encouragement like ‘Go on ya good thing!’ Meanwhile, the seasoned supporters were doling out actual pointers such as ‘The corner back needs to mark up!’ and ‘Ref, that was a 45 if ever I saw one!’ I prayed no-one would single me out as an imposter and I was ready to recite the Amhrán na bhFiann word for word back to them, even if all they asked was did I want a Coke? As previously stated, my intellectual and physical ineptitude for GAA was through no lack of familial influence. A goal opportunity could propel Papa Bear into an imaginary seat inches from the television screen, yelling at the players, who were now all bastards. He was adamant that my loyalty would be to Galway in their recent match against Cork, as if my current geographical location would have me automatically decked out in red and white screaming ‘UP THE REBELS!’ Despite my early apathy for the Sunday Game, I will admit to becoming a regular viewer. I grow more enthralled each day by the effect that the GAA has on our nation, how an All-Ireland Final can captivate an audience, and most of all, how fantastic a bum can look in those teensy white shorts. Anyway, we are nearing the end of this piece and I have yet to offer up the words of advice that were promised by my title. If like me, theoretical sporting terms fail to register in your brain, just throw out a few names here and there. Marty Morrissey is king. Joe Brolly is a bollix. Michael Lyster is the only man for the job. Ger Loughnane has some way with words. The Gooch. There you go. Sure aren’t you practically playing county at this stage?

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

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PropertyPeople

Exciting properties new to the market this week at Sean Naughton Auctioneers Sean Naughton MIPAV COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS, ESTATE AGENTS THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TEL: (090) 6625080 ((offi office) ce) Mob: 087 2479486 — Fax: (090) 6627161 Email: seannaughton@eircom.net

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY COOLDERRY, FOUR ROADS, CO. ROSCOMMON 22 Acres of Top Quality land for sale, at Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Price on Application -----------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY TOBBERVADDY, ATHLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON 13 Acres of Top Quality land at Tobbervaddy, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Price on Application -----------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY 44 CLOONTUSKERT, LANESBORO, CO. ROSCOMMON

3 Bedroom bungalow set in mature gardens in centre of Lanesboro Village. Accommodation consists of Kitchen cum Dining Room, Living Room, 3 Bedrooms (one en-suite) and Bathroom. Offers in Region of €65,000

‘Morellis’ 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 Morellis incorporating the ‘Alpine Grill’ fast food takeaway and ‘Moma’ italian restaurant standing on c.0.37 of an acre located at Main Street, Roscommon town together with a three-bedroom apartment on first floor. John describes the property 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 ultra modern 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 090-6626579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer this week new to the market 44 Cloontuskert, Lanesboro Co. Roscommon, which is a stunning three-bedroom bungalow for sale by private treaty set in a mature gardens in the centre of Lanesboro Village. Accommodation includes on the ground floor a kitchen cum dining room, living room, two bedrooms and bathroom. Located on the first floor is a bedroom and en-suite. The property boasts many additional features including duel heating system with OFCH and solid fuel, mature gardens, and large shed. The property has additional feature of back entrance to the property and off street parking as the side of the property. This property is in turn key condition and viewing is highly recommended. Offers in region of €65,000 are being invited. Also on offer this week new to the market large two-bedroom penthouse apartment at Stonecourt Centre, Roscommon. Accommodation includes kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedrooms (en-suite) and bathroom. This property has additional benefit of large spacious apartment with separate dining and living room and would offer an ideal investment property in Roscommon Town. Price on application. New to the market is 18 The Paddocks Athleague, Co. Roscommon, which is a five-bedrrom detached residence for sale located at the front of The Paddocks housing estate on the outskirts of Athleague village. Accommodation includes fivebedrooms (one en-suite), living room, kitchen cum dining room, utility, downstairs toilet and WHB and family bathroom. The property boasts many additional features including OFCH, master en-suite, bedroom with walk in wardrobe, pine fireplace, garden areas to the front and rear. Viewing is highly recommended. Price

Athleague.

on application. Also on offer this week this newly refurbished three-four bedroom residence with a large garden at Creggs, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. Accommodation includes kitchen cum dining room, sitting room, dining room, utility, three bedrooms and family bathroom. The property includes additional features such as county kitchen, french doors leading to gardens with mature trees to rear and side of property and a traditional old shed on site. The property has many original features such as period fireplaces, is very well maintained and is in move in condition. Price on application. Finally on offer this week is a fivebedroom bungalow situated in a prime location, Cloonconra, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon, just 2 miles from Lough Ree in the River Shannon. Accommodation includes living room, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, utility room, toilet, five bedrooms (one en-suite with walk-in wardrobe) and bathroom. The property is surrounded by large, well-maintained landscaped gardens with mature trees and shrubbery, and to the rear is a large workshop and garage. This property has recently been refurbished throughout and come to the market in pristine condition.. Price on application. For further details on all properties please contact Sean Naughton Auctioneers on 090-6625080 or email seannaughton@eircom.net.

NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 4 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C. 1,550 SQ.FT WITH GARAGE LOCATED AT

9 ARD NA GREINE, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON. PRICE GUIDE: ALL OFFERS AFTER €70,000 TO SELL

A highly attractive semi-detached property primely located opposite Roscommon County Hospital and adjacent to Roscommon town centre and all amenities. The said property offers spacious living accommodation throughout and has the benefit of an extensive rear garden area. Overall this is a select property to come on the market in a prime residential location which would make an ideal family home or investment property due to location. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €70,000 to sell. BER: G. LEGAL: PETER JONES SOLICITOR, GOFF ST, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26925. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET AN ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R DETACHED RESIDENCE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT

LOUGH REE PARK, SET ADJACENT TO GREEN AREA, BALLYLEAGUE, CO. ROSCOMMON PRICE GUIDE: €150,000

This is an extremely attractive detached residence which is located in Ballyleague, set adjacent to the town of Lanesborough, which offers numerous activities including sports, fishing and sailing on the River Shannon. The said residence offers a reception hallway, cloakroom, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, 3 bedrooms (one with ensuite) and a main bathroom. Features include a solid wood floor, decorative coving and cornicing, with a spacious site area. The auctioneers now invite enquiries. BER: D1. LEGAL: GAVIN MCALINDEN, MCALINDEN & GALLAGHER SOLICITORS, MULHUDDART VILLAGE, DUBLIN 15. 01 8201051. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ballymurray.

Creggs.

Stonecourt.

Attention house owners – Property Partner 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

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

against the Euro. We offer a comprehensive pre market analysis, 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 four main 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.

NEW TO THE MARKET A HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R DETACHED TWO STOREY RESIDENCE STANDING ON C. 10.2 ACRES LOCATED AT

GURRANE SOUTH, CREGGS, CO. ROSCOMMON

A highly attractive holding of lands with the benefit of a 3 B/R detached two storey residence standing thereon located in a select residential countryside location close to Creggs village. The said house and lands can be sold in one or more lots should market interest dictate and are set out as follows: Lot 1: The entire. Lot 2: Residence standing on c. 1 acre. Lot 3: c. 4.86 acres to the rear of the said residence. Lot 4: c. 4.34 acres on the opposite side of the public roadway. BER: G. LEGAL: MARIE CONROY, MESSERS MAHON SWEENEY & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

BOGLANDS FOR SALE John Earley.

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

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PropertyPeople

Excellent property on offer with Hughes and Co On offer this week Hughes and Co., Roscommon at Porteen, Dysart is a circa 20 acre residential farm. The lands are located in a number of different lots approximately one mile off the main Ballinasloe to Dysart road. The residence is an old three-bedroom farmhouse in need of total modernisation. Pat is confirming that they are considering offers in excess of €100,000 for this property which can be sold in different lots. At Corboley, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Hughes & Company are offering a three-bedroomed bungalow on circa 8 acres. The residence is located less than two miles from the village of Knockcroghery on a hillside site overlooking the village. Viewing is highly recommended. Pat is confirming to the paper this week that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations with circa 60 acres of agricultural land located at Carrowmoney, Rahara, Co. Roscommon. All of the lands are of top quality with the benefit of mains water and a natural spring. The lands were offered for auction approximately three weeks ago

Carrowmoney.

and negotiations have continued since. Pat feels that they should be in a position to close in the next few weeks. Hughes and Company are offering for sale at Newtown, Ballymurray circa ½ acre site and at Ballinagard Road, Roscommon circa 1/2 acre site with the benefit of full planning permission for a two-storey residence. On Ballinagard Road, Roscommon circa 4 ½ acres for sale, suitable for development subject to planning permission being granted. Offers in the region of €100,000 are being considered. Urgently required by Hughes and Company are all types of property in and around Roscommon. Due to recent sales the Company is urgently looking for all types of properties for sale. If you are thinking of buying or selling please contact them and let them advise you, the advice is free. For details on any of the above properties or any property on offer with Hughes and Company please contact the office on 0906627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom. net.

Dysart.

Final offers invited for land at Creggs Connaughton Auctioneers are calling for final offers on prime parcel of lands containing c. 21 acres with four bay single shed standing thereon located conveniently to Creggs, Glinsk and Glenamaddy. The lands are of good quality. For further details contact the office on 0906663700.

Three-bedroom Strokestown property available at Earley’s John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley are this week offering to the market a primely located three-bedroom countryside residence of c. 1,135 sq.ft standing on a mature site area of c. 1.3 acres located at Moyglass, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon selling to all offers after €50,000. John describes the property as “a select three-bedroom residence located in a peaceful countryside setting conveniently located close to Strokestown and all amenities. “The said residence is located in a district renowned for its many fishing lakes and water based activities on the river shannon and is set adjacent to the renowned ‘Silver Eel’ bar and restaurant. Accommodation briefly comprises of recessed porch area to front, reception/hallway, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, shower room together with an extensive range of outbuildings.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie.

Knockcroghery.

Prime Ballyforan residence on market Connaughton Auctioneers are offering this prime four-bedroom bungalow residence standing on c. 0.5 acres located close to Ballyforan Village on the Four Roads Road. The residence boasts spacious living accommodation throughout and is in excellent condition throughout. Accommodation includes porch to front, reception hallway, sitting room, living/dining room, kitchen, utility, bedrooms four in all with

one en-suite and bathroom. Viewing comes highly

recommended and can be arranged by calling the office on 090-6663700.

Luxury Roscommon town residence open to offers

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Sherry FitzGerald P. Burke Auctioneers, Roscommon, are now offering this luxury four-bedroom two-storey semi-detached residence presented in excellent condition located at Cluain Fraoigh on the Lanesboro Road in close proximity to Roscommon town. Internally, no expense has been spared in enhancing the property. The entrance hall gives access to the sitting room on the right

hand side with kitchen cum dining room to the rear. There is a utility room and guest WC off the kitchen. The sitting room boasts attractive feature mahogany fireplace with mirror with cast iron inset and marble hearth and decorative chandelier lighting. On the first floor are four large bedrooms including one en-suite bedroom. The master en-suite has been fitted with double floor to ceiling wardrobes and fitted vanity unit. The second bedroom is also fitted with double floor to ceiling wardrobes while the third bedroom has a single wardrobe and a cupboard with shelving. The elevated end of row property with views of surrounding countryside is in immaculate condition throughout and must to viewed to fully appreciate all it has to offer the discerning purchaser. For further information contact the office on 090 66 27200 or email info@pburkeassociates.com.

NewsPeople A celebration of the newly conserved Tulsk Dominican Priory The recent LEADER funded conservation project at Tulsk Dominican Priory is a great achievement for Tulsk Action Group, Tulsk Cemetery Committee, the people of Tulsk and Roscommon County Council. On National Heritage Week, please come along on Sunday 23rd August and celebrate what has been achieved! At 12.30pm the official launch of newly conserved Tulsk Priory by Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Cathaoirleach will take place. At 1 pm is the Blessing of Tulsk Priory while at 1.15pm an architectural conservation tour of Tulsk Priory with Fergal McNamara from Howley Hayes Conservation Architects. From 2-3.30pm a Tour of Medieval Tulsk village with archaeologist Dr. Niall Brady takes place while all afternoon - A day in the life of a Medieval Monk - kids activities in Rathcroghan Visitor Centre and free admission to the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Interpretative Rooms.

Council spent €411k on legal fees in 2014 Roscommon County Council spent over €400,000 on legal fees last year. Figures released under Freedom of Information legislation revealed that €411,000 was spent on legal fees in 2014; of that, €79,000 was on work to collect unpaid debts. In both regards, Roscommon’s amounts were much higher than those of Sligo County Council, who spent €323,953 on legal costs last year and €5,962 on chasing unpaid debts. Sligo County Council are in a perilous financial position, following a costly legal battle with the owners of Lissadell House last year, which ended in the latter’s favour. Roscommon County Council’s outlay on these services has been a source of controversy in recent years. At a council meeting last May, Tom Crosby, a councillor at the time, called for an in-house solicitor to be appointed to reduce costs.

Pilgrims’ stay in Athleague A grateful word of thanks to everyone who helped to make the 70 Pilgrims who stayed in the parish recently so welcome. Many families opened their hearts and homes in a generous act of love. Thanks also to the Angling Centre, the ladies who prepared dinner, and all who washed up after it, our Sacristan and everybody who attended the Masses celebrated in St Patrick’s Church. Unfortunately the wet weather meant that we couldn’t have Mass at Cluain Patrick, our Holy Well (that’s two years in a row now!). Our Pilgrims walked on to reach Knock by the Sunday afternoon. Every year they are fulsome in their praise for the great welcome they receive in Athleague. We reciprocate in our admiration of their courage and stamina and great love.

Castlerea bridge a ‘major cause of concern’ The National Roads Authority (NRA) have been urged to carry out urgent repair works on a bridge at Harristown, Castlerea, amid safety fears. Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, of Fianna Fáil, said that the NRA undertook an extensive project on the bridge two years ago, which involved its replacement. However, he said that new problems had arisen. “The sides of the bridge have sunk down,” said the Castlerea-based councillor. “There is a very deep dip either side of the bridge, which is extremely dangerous, especially for lorry drivers. “There are no signs to say that it is dangerous.” Cllr. Fitzmaurice said that he had raised the matter with Roscommon County Council, who told him that it was the responsibility of the NRA. But he added: “Unfortunately, the NRA don’t seem to be too proactive in coming back to fix this dangerous bridge.” On a more positive note, Cllr. Fitzmaurice said that Basilick Bridge in Castlerea would reopen this weekend, having been closed for a year. The bridge had fallen into disrepair in recent years and the council decided to completely replace it because it had been damaged beyond repair.

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

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

FOOT CLINIC ROSCOMMON – MOLLOYS PHARMACY (Monday to Saturday) Also available in Boyle & Athlone -------Treating all aspects of Foot Pain. Orthotics prescribed

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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. < 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 LET: Two acres for hay or silage also ten acres of Autumn and Winter grazing for horses. Ballyforan area. Tel: 086 0715488.

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

(087) 9201818 < 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.

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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. www.parklawntreeservices.com

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

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

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

KENNELS LISBROCK BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY Brideswell, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

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• Spacious Kennels provided • Spacious exercise areas outside • Short Term - Long Term boarding welcomed • Dogs walked on request. Micro-chipping service now available.

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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.

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For further details contact Mary (087) 6162191 or Barra (087) 9764250.

Collie dog missing from Oran/Donamon area since 23rd of July 2015. Elderly persons pet. Reward offered.

Tel: 086 8211324

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic 18 years experience in treating babies to adults Physical Therapy CranioSacral Therapy Medical Dry Needling Prescription Orthotics Pilates – Small Classes Can we help you? Call us today to enquire

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PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Daire & Laura Markham for PLANNING PERMISSION for alterations to house type granted under Pd/14/318 at Clydagh Upper Td, Ballinlough,Co.Roscommon. Signed: Morris Lohan Consulting Engineers, Castle Street, Roscommon, (Ph Office: 090 6627950), (Andy 086 3646210), (James 087 8228529), info@morrislohan.ie. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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, Mark Gannon, wish to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for development at The Walk, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of permission for the demolition of an existing front porch and garage to the rear of an existing dwelling, internal alterations with alterations to the elevational treatment of the existing dwelling, an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, and all associated site development works. Signed: Mark Gannon. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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 LET: One single bedroom flat, fully furnished. Roscommon Town. All mod cons. Tel: 086 3915847. < HOUSE TO LET: Roscommon Town. 4 bedrooms, fully furnished, solid fuel and OFCH. Tel: 087 6359751.

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT < 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. < VACANCY EXISTS FOR CONSTRUCTION HANYDMAN: Plastering experience an advantage. May suit parttime worker. Please reply to Box No 805, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < PART-TIME WORK AVAILABLE in shop in Athleague. Please reply to Box No 806, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. FEAST RESTAURANT Roscommon West Business Park, Golf Links Road, Roscommon has vacancy for PART-TIME CHEF / KITCHEN ASSISTANT ALSO PART-TIME RESTAURANT STAFF Please apply with CV to Feast Restaurant

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

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SITUATIONS WANTED < 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 < BRAZILIAN MAN AVAILABLE for farm work, Roscommon area. Has experience. Tel: 087 1762088.

SPECIAL NOTICES < 7TH SON A SEVENTH SON HEALER WILL ATTEND in Hannons Hotel, Athlone Road, Roscommon this Saturday 8th August, 12 noon to 4 pm. sharp. Cures for Depression, Sinus, Headaches, Migrane, Shingles, Blood Pressure, Ear Noise, Vertigo, Back pain, Acne, Exzema, Blushing, Lack of Confidence, Chest Asthma, Rheumatisim, Arthritis, Psosrias, Panic Attacks, Nerves, Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue, Phobias etc. 100% Success. No appointment needed call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049-4335497 or Mobile 086-1921955 anytime.

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TAXIS AND HACKNEYS ROSCOMMON PHONE-A-CAB PADRAIG HEALY Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair accessible Call car direct

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ATHLEAGUE CABS 1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

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HACKNEY SERVICE Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

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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

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

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 < SUMMER SAVINGS: • Bags of seasoned firewood €2 • Bags of turf €2 • Bags of briquettes €2.50 • 8x4 loads of timber only €100 DEAL

OF THE WEEK: 1 bale BNM briquettes; 1 bag of logs; 3 bags of turf - ONLY €10. PRICE CANNOT BE BEATEN. Contact Tom: 086 2628439. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Ash, Whitethorn and kindling sticks. Stored in doors. Phone: 086-2437376. < FOR SALE: Large lorry loads of turf. Screened and delivered. Orders taken for this year’s turf. Tel: 086 7236301. < FOR SALE: Good black turf, stored in shed. Delivered in trailer loads and ALSO bags of turf. Tel: 086 2544294. < FOR SALE: 2014 and 2015 dry quality turf, stored in shed. 10 x 6 loads and bags. Tel: 086 8284187.

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Peter Lynch 086 8400002 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

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< FOR SALE: Lorry loads of quality turf. 7.5 tonne loads at €600. Tel: 087 1413238.

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

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd, Creggs

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

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CONTACT DAVID CLOGHER ON 086 3275919

Glamorous Dogs FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

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USEFUL SERVICES < 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. < 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. STONEMASON AVAILABLE for all your masonary needs e.g. house fronts, walls, entrances, fireplaces, garden/water features, flagstone, paving also blockwork and landscaping. 10 years experience. Top quality workmanship at unbeatable prices. Call 085 7893605 for more information or to view my portfolio. AVAIL< HANDYMAN ABLE: All types of outdoor work undertaken – fencing, patios, power washing, hedge trimming, painting (internal & external). Tel 086 0815802 for quote.

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Call Sean on 087 6929113 WASTE MANAGEMENT

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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: 01/08/2015 FIRST PRIZE €60: Harry McDermott, c/o K Collins SECOND PRIZE €30: Eileen Kelly, c/o B Healy THIRD PRIZE €20: Sophie Leonard, c/o K Collins 10 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Aoife Mullarkey, c/o P Kellys; Mark Mulryan, c/o P Kellys; Russ Reynolds, c/o P Kellys; Ann Harlow, c/o K Hoare; M O’Dowd, c/o R Walsh; John Donnellan, c/o K Collins; Anne Hanley, c/o B Healy; Anne Hanley, c/o B Healy; Mattie Nevin, c/o Mary Hicks; Paddy Joe Burke. 10 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Breda Healy; John F Kerrigan; Kathleen Finan; Bridie Glennon, c/o Supervalu; Down the Hatch; Kathleen Finan; Rita Walsh; Kathleen Hoare; Kathleen Collins; Kathleen Collins. TOTAL RECEIPTS: €278 TOTAL PRIZES: €260

THANKGIVINGS 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.M. A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER FOUND TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (Make request). O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this my necessity. There are none than can withstand your power. O, show me here herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands, (3 days). This prayer must be published. M.M. VERY POWERFUL NOVENA TO ST. EXPEDITE Blessed St. Expeditus who are honored by the gratitude of those who have invoked thee in their last hour or in any urgent necessities. We pray thee to obtain for us this day the grace of (Name it) say your urgent need of the moment with deep emotion and sincerity with fervent hope that the Lord Jesus Christ may hear you through St. Expeditus that he may serve and save you from your predicament right there and now. Thank you St. Expedite for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. J.C.

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CONTACT JOHN 086 1614238 LEGAL NOTICES REGISTRATION OF CLUBS ACTS, 1904 TO 1999 APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION District Court Area of Roscommon District No. 4 TOMMY GREALY JNR APPLICANT I, TOMMY GREALY JNR. of The Spinny, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon, Secretary of Roscommon Golf Club whose premises are situate at Mote Park, Roscommon, County Roscommon in Court area and District aforesaid, hereby apply for a renewal of the Certificate of Registration of the above mentioned Club at the District Court to be held at Roscommon in the County of Roscommon on the 15th day of September 2015. The subject of the said Club is ‘Golf Club’. I enclose the following documents:(a) A Certificate signed by two peace Commissioners (b) Two copies of the Club Rules (c) A List of the NAMES IN FULL (not initials) and the addresses of the Officials and Committee of Management or Governing Body of the Club (d) A list of the names of the members of the Club (e) The prescribed Court Fee. Dated the 28th day of July 2015 Signed: TOMMY GREALY JNR. Secretary of the above Club Signed: Mahon Sweeney Club Solicitors Roscommon. To: The Registrar of Clubs District Court Office Roscommon TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KILLEEN Roger “The Laurels”, Creevy, Roscommon (9th Anniversary)

McLOUGHLIN Eddie and Peggie

MULRYAN (nee Quinn) Maureen

LENNON (nee Naughten) Bridie

Late of Grange, Curraghboy, Athlone

Brookvale Avenue, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary) She passed into God’s Eternal Home on 6th August 2013

Carrickbeg, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Who died 30th July 2014

In loving memory of our dear father, who died on the 5th of August 2006 There’s a face that is always with us, There’s a voice we long to hear There’s a smile we always remember, Of the one we loved so dear.

Loved and remembered by his wife Marie and family.

HYNES Eugene Birchgrove, Creagh, Ballinasloe Who died on the 4th of August 2009 (6th Anniversary)

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Can take them away.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by your wife Bridie and family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday the 9th of August in St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe at 12.15pm.

In loving memory of our dear parents Eddie who died on 27th of July 2007 and Peggie who died on 3rd of September 2008 Will those who think of them today A little prayer to Jesus say

Loved and remembered by your family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church,Curraghboy on Sunday, 9th August at 10.30 am.

MULLOOLY Vincent Cornamart, Knockcroghery Who passed away on 8th of August 2010 (5th Anniversary)

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.

Lovingly remembered by Michael (Haul), Edel, Adrian, Elaine, Deirdre, Raff, Caio and baby Anna. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 15th August in The Sacred Heart Church Roscommon at 8.30 am.

MULRYAN (nee Quinn) Maureen (2nd Anniversary) In loving memory of my sisterin-law Maureen, who died on 6th August 2013 R.I.P. A silent thought A quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

Loved and remembered always Ann. ~~~~~~~~~~

A loving husband, father, brother and grandfather too. Each one of us thought the world of you. For us you always did your best, God grant your soul Eternal Rest.

Fondly remembered by family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Friday 7th August at 7 pm in Knockcroghery Church.

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Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Always loved and remembered by Tommy, Lynda, Darren, Sara Jane, Marie, Ernie, Noah and Albie.

MULRYAN Maureen (2nd Anniversary) 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.

Sadly missed by Fred, Sadie, Shane and Karen.

The family of the late Bridie Lennon would like to sincerely thank all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss and to express our gratitude to everyone that called to Bridie’s home in Carrickbeg, sent Mass Cards, Mass enrolments, flowers and attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial. We would like to acknowledge and express our appreciation to the numerous people who helped in so many ways during our loss. A special thanks to our wonderful neighbours, friends and relations who called to our home and supported us. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Michael Finneran and Fr. Francis Beirne for the lovely Funeral Mass and thoughtful words and to the choir and musicians for the beautiful singing and music. To Henry Hamrock Undertakers, thank you for your great understanding and professionalism, The Bridge House, Athleague for providing the meal and refreshments and the gravediggers who prepared Bridie’s final resting place. A special thanks to, the Management and staff of Oakwood Nursing Home, Roscommon for their kindness and care to Bridie. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this as a token of our gratitude, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. The First Anniversary Mass for Bridie is on Saturday 8th August at 7 pm in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Four Roads. 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.

McGRATH Joe Celtic Avenue, Roscommon (7th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Joe who died on 10th August 2008 May he Rest in Peace Missed in the morning of every day, Missed in the evening as light fades away, Missed in a thousand and one little ways, Around every corner a memory stays.

Sadly missed by his wife Kathleen, daughters Mary and Martina, son-in-law James and grandchildren Clíona, Alanna and Ella. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 8th August at 10.30 am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

SNYPE (nee Madden) Gretta Late of Hollywell, Derrane In loving memory of a dear Mother who died on July 18th 2001. R.I.P. (14th Anniversary)

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 21st Birthday Remembrance

BRADY Aisling Curreen, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co. Longford

In memory of our beautiful daughter Aisling, whose 21st birthday we should have been celebrating today, 7th August, but she was taken from us following a road traffic collision, We will never get to blow out the candles together again with you. STAY FOREVER YOUNG She shall never grow old As we that are left grow old Age shall not weary her Nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun, And in the morning we shall remember her.

Loved and sadly missed every day by your mother Sharon, father Peter, sisters, brother, nephew, grandfathers, aunties, uncles, cousins and extended Brady and Gray families xxx ~~~~~~~~~~~ I miss you more than anyone knows, As time goes by the emptiness grows, I laugh, I talk, I play my part, But behind my smile is a broken heart.

Mother We lost a Mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told. She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow in her footsteps, We will never go wrong. Gone from the home that smiling face, The cheerful pleasant ways, The heart that won so many friends, In bygone happy days. A life made beautiful by kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs. To a beautiful life comes a happy end, She died as she lived, everyone’s friend. Fold her in your arms Lord, Now that she is reunited with our Dad. You will be looking after each other, Until we meet you both again.

Remembering you today and always, by all your loving family, friends and neighbours. Mam’s Anniversary Mass on Saturday 8th of August in Derrane Church at 7.00pm.

Happy Birthday Ash, love your sister Michelle xxx

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Classifieds/News LEGAL NOTICES THE DISTRICT COURT District Court Area of Roscommon District No. 4. Public Dance Halls Act, 1935, Section 2 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCING LICENCE. Michael Flahive, Ard Aoibhinn, Roscommon – Applicant. Secretary, Dr. Doughlas Hyde Park Club, Roscommon – Applicant. TAKE NOTICE that Michael Flahive, Ard Aoibhinn, Roscommon, Secretary, Dr. Douglas Hyde Park Club, intends to apply to Roscommon District Court to be held at The Courthouse, Roscommon on Tuesday 15th September 2015 at 10.30a.m. for the Grant of a Licence to use a particular place to wit the Dr. Douglas Hyde Park Club House situate at Ardsallagh, Roscommon, in the Court area and District aforesaid, for Public Dancing. Dated this 31st Day of July 2015. Signed: THOMAS V. McCRANN & SON Solicitors for the Applicant, Church Street, Roscommon. TO: The District Court Clerk, 6/7 Cherryside Business Centre, Castle Street, Roscommon. TO: The Superintendent Garda Siochana, Roscommon. TO: The Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council Roscommon. TO: The Secretary Roscommon County Council Roscommon. AN CHUIRT DUICHE (The District Court) The District Court Area of Ballaghaderreen District No. 4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A PUBLIC DANCING LICENCE UNDER THE PUBLIC DANCE HALL ACT, 1935 SECTION 2 TAKE NOTICE that I, Andrew Durkin of The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon intend to apply to the Judge of the District Court sitting at the Annual Licensing District Court on the 11th day of September 2015 at Ballaghaderreen at 12 Noon for grant of renewal of an Annual Dance Licence to use the premises known as “Durkins” situate at the Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon within the District Court Area aforesaid for public dancing. Dated this 31st day of July 2015 Signed: Fahy Neilan & Company, Solicitors, Station Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. (Solicitors for the Applicant) TO: The Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. TO: The Sergeant in Charge, Garda Station, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. TO: The District Court Clerk, The Courthouse, Roscommon. TO: The Chief Fire Officer, The Courthouse, Roscommon.

My experience has been amazing A BLOG Alison McDermott #Intimidation

Week 4 (Session 10) Today is my 10th session. I can’t believe the sessions are going by so fast!! I can seriously see a major difference since day 1! I’ve had to buy new gym gear and some new clothes. My body has toned up so much over the last couple of weeks. It’s great to see the hard work finally paying off! Ugh…nearly there with walk 4 short of 2 mins and it’s complete and the next day I am completing it! Everything else is going good, level 3 this time around seems a bit easier. I always find the 1st day of a new level tough. I think it’s the fact that I don’t know what exercise is next that makes it difficult. I’m using between 2.5kgs and 6kgs now during the body sculpting and I can really see the difference…my arms are really beginning to tone up…it’s the motivation needed to carry on.

Session 11 Decided today is the day I complete walk 4 if it kills me or not! On with my new smaller suit and on the pod I hop. In my head I had to keep telling myself to keep going and not to stop and it will be all worth it. With 6 mins left to go I very nearly had to slow down the speed but I knew I’d be so disappointed in

myself if I did. The cool down starts with 2 mins left so I just kept saying only 4 minutes left before it’s the cool down… You can do this and I did! I actually managed to complete the stage. I have never sweated as much and I could barely stand when I finished but I managed to complete it and I am delighted with myself!! When I finished i don’t know where I’m going to get the energy to complete the body sculpting. I stick to level 3 and do the 10 reps even though I know only reached 7 or 8 reps in a few on them!

Session 12 My body is sore today after completing walk 4 the last day but I move on to walk 5 and see what it has in store for me and yeah it’s much quicker. I kind of like the fact that these machines will always challenge you and that you can see your fitness improve day by day! I manage on walk 5 till 18 mins and then turn it down to take a break because I’ve been running for last 10 mins and I need to catch my breath! I take a break for a couple of mins and start off running again. I have to reduce the speed a few time over the following 15 mins but it is only day 1 on walk 5 so I don’t really mind having to turn the speed down! I’m a bit shaky when I get off the pod so I take few mins to get my balance back and take on more fluids and start into my body sculpting

Session 13 – My ﬁnal day Day 13 and it’s my final day on the challenge.

Even though it’s my last day the guys don’t let me take it easy they want to see if I could pass level 5 without changing it. I manage to over all do a total of 23 mins so turning down the speed for 7 mins in total for the 2nd time on that level isn’t to bed I’m quite proud of myself. I couldn’t even go 7 mins on day 1 one without having to change the speed and the incline and now I’m 2 levels harder and on the 2nd day I’ve managed to nearly completed the level! I stay on level 3 for the body sculpting and do 20 reps my body know all about it by the time I’ve finished but it’s a good kind of pain – if that is even possible! I can’t believe it has come to an end so quick! I definitely will be keeping sásta going after this and will recommend it to anyone. I feel so much better about myself since I started and my body has completely changed. It has toned up so much in such a short space of time I actually can’t believe it. It is very addictive and you always have a challenge to complete the level you are on without having to alter the speed incline or vacuum. The staff has been brilliant and very encouraging and overall have a great attitude towards their clients. They don’t judge anyone who comes in to use the pod, everyone is treated with respect and everyone walks out with a sense of achievement. The diet is so easy to follow and the foods they recommend are normal everyday foods which are found in every supermarket. Overall my experience has been amazing and I’m so glad I said yes to undertaking the challenge.

LEGAL NOTICES AN CHUIRT DUICHE (The District Court) The District Court Area of Ballaghaderreen District No. 4 REGISTRATION OF CLUBS (Ireland) 1904-1995 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION UNDER THE REGISTRATION OF CLUBS (Ireland) 1904-1995 IN RESPECT OF THE BALLAGHADERREEN GOLF CLUB OR THE ALTERNATIVE REGISTRATION UNDER THE SAID ACT TAKE NOTICE that an application will be made on behalf of Sinead Devine, Hon Secretary of Ballaghaderreen Golf Club situate at Aughulistia, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon at Ballaghaderreen District Court on the 11th day of September at Ballaghaderreen at 12 Noon for a renewal of the Certificate of Registration of the said Club under the Provisions of the said Acts. Dated this 31st July 2015 Signed: Fahy Neilan & Company, Solicitors, Station Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. (Solicitors for the Applicant) TO: The Superintendent, Garda Siochana, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. TO: The Sergeant in Charge, Garda Station, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. TO: The District Court Clerk, The Courthouse, Roscommon. TO: The Chief Fire Officer, The Courthouse, Roscommon.

Pictured at the Castlerea Agricultural Show were Alice Mannion, Seán Mannion and Helen Farrelly. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Pictured at the Castlerea Agricultural Show were Saerleith Dillon, Sadhbh Dillion and Noah Gill. Picture: Andrew Fox.

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Horses for courses

Racing this evening is on the flat in Leopardstown at 5.15pm when Irish rock band The Stunning will play after racing in the Bulmer’s Live Series. Also there is racing over the sticks scheduled for The Cleveragh in Sligo, off at 5.35pm. This meeting is subject to an 8.00am course inspection following the loss of yesterday’s flat card due to a waterlogged course. Tomorrow action is at Tipperary with a flat card starting at 5.35pm. Saturday racing is a national hunt card at Kilbeggan where the first is at 5.25pm. There are 2 meetings on Sunday with jumping at Downpatrick, off at 2.50pm and on the level at the Curragh stalls open for the first at 2.35pm. Ladies if you fancy a trip to the Big Apple get out your Sunday best and head along to Kilbeggan on Saturday evening when the winner of the Best Dressed Lady will receive a trip to New York for two with 3 nights’ accommodation and €3,000 worth of accessories sponsored by NY based Irish designer Jacqueline Quinn, British Airways & Zack Lo Shoes. Originally from Kilbeggan Helena Flynn of British Airways will be judging the competition with Paris Donnatella Callan, Creative Director for Fashion and Styling Trends of New York. The going is expected to be perfect for jump racing. With only the entries to peruse the one horse that catches the eye is Ian Ferguson’s Onemorezero in the bumper. He finished 3rd behind Oakfield Rose and Canadian Steel recently at Downpatrick on his debut and any improvement on that form should see him home.

Lenebane Review

by Tom Red

On Tuesday at Lenebane the layers had slightly the better of things with only 2 favourites winning.

The opening Railway Bar 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle went to the 33/1 shot Rashaan who easily beat the 6/4 fav Lagostovegas by 6l. King Christophe was another 11l back in 3rd. Trainer Colin Kidd bought the horse out of Mick Halford’s yard. Punters had the better of the exchanges in the 2nd as the Tony Martin trained fav Beau Et Sublime battled from the last to beat Orion’s Might and Brave Love in the Eurona BriskNet Maiden Hurdle. Denis Hogan trained and rode Ocean Glandore for the Monivea based Lostwelton Syndicate winner of the 3m John F. Hanley Handicap Hurdle from the favourite Na Trachtalai Abu, Tipped Up Harry took the minor placing. The Budweiser Beginner’s Chase looked a three horse race in the betting ring and even more so as Gallant Tipp, Deputy’s Pass and Speed Demon turned into the straight together with three to go. But the fences are there to be jumped and Deputy’s Pass came down three out followed by Speed Demon at the penultimate jump to leave the fav Gallant Tipp trained by Eddie O’Grady with an easy task. He was followed home by Much Wants More and Dawn Flyer. The 2m 5f Class Grass Handicap Chase was won by Harangue trained in Craughwell by Paul Gilligan. The horse finished 3rd in Galway last week and obviously thrives on racing. Andrew Lynch had the job of steering the winner home. The penultimate Michael Holland Tyres 3m Handicap Chase went to the Colin Bowe trained Katie Do at 16/1 and the concluding bumper was won by Exactoris trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by daughter Sarah from Star Foot and the fav Avichi providing no relief for punters. Onto the next meeting in Lenebane on 17th August when the Most Stylish Hat Competition will be judged

Orion’s Might leads eventual winner Beau Et Sublime over the last at Lenebane.

by Roscommon’ own award winning milliner Martha Lynn. Racing will consist of 4 races on the flat and 3 over hurdles.

General News There were quite a few jockey casualties at Ballybrit last week. Ryan Treacy suffered collarbone and hip injuries together with a fractured pelvis in a heavy fall in the Galway Plate on Wednesday. He was moved to Tallaght Hospital on Thursday where he had to wait until Tuesday for an operation. Danny Mullins also taken to hospital with a chipped vertebrae after suffering a nasty spill when Indevan fell at the first fence. Kevin Sexton also suffered a fractured right hand on Wednesday afternoon. Kevin Smith suffered back injuries when he was unseated of Rawnaq on Thursday. Flat jockey Niall McCullagh continues to recover in Connolly Hospital from 10 broken ribs and collar bone received in a fall on the gallops and he hopes to be discharged this week. AP McCoy is one of 16 riders that will take part in the Leger Legends Charity race at Doncaster on 9th September. He will be joined by Ireland’s Johnny

Murtagh, Willie Supple and Jim Culloty, Kevin Darley, Michael Hills, Gay Kelleway, Luke Harvey and George Duffield among others. The race has raised over £500,000 in is 5 year existence.

Competition Time This week the winners of our competition for three pairs of tickets for Kilbeggan next Saturday evening are John Egan, Kathleen Kelly and Martin Treacy. Racing returns quickly to Roscommon, on Monday 17th August, and Kilbeggan, on Friday 21st August, and we have 3 pairs of tickets to each meeting. To win Roscommon tickets we want to know which award winning Roscommon Milliner will judge the Most Stylish Hat Competition on the 17th August? And to win the Kilbeggan tickets name either of the judges of the Best Dressed Ladies Competition on the 9th August? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey Street Roscommon or by e-mail to redtom17@ gmail.com by 12.00pm Wednesday 12th August for Roscommon and Wednesday 19th August for Kilbeggan. Don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number.

Galway Review The opening chase on Thursday provided trainer Colin Bowe and jockey Davy Russell in the winners enclosure when Shantou Flyer accounted for the favourite As De Ferbert trained by W. P. Mullins with Waaheb 3rd for D. K. Weld. Punters

were out of luck again in the second as the connections of Galway Plate winner beat the favourite Rock The World with Sizing Platinum, Bishopslough finished 3rd. Ann and Alan Potts own the Henry de Bromhead trained and Johnny Burke ridden

winner. Racing on the level started with a handicap over 1m and was won by Jessica Harrington’s Princess Aloof ridden by Shane Foley from Shalamzar and Champagne Or Water. In the closest finish of the week Declan McDonagh brought Laviniad

Thomas Edison crashes out at the last as Quick Jack, left, and Denis O’Regan go on to victory.

with a late run on the rails to pip DKW’s Tested by a head with P Deegan’s Corail a similar distance back in third in the Listed Corrib Stakes. In the Novice Hurdle punters took another knock when Sandymount Duke completed a 4 timer staying on well to beat Credo Star and Grecian Tiger with the odds on favourite Gangster completely out of the picture. It was Jessica Harrington’s 2nd winner of the day and 3rd of the week. In the feature, the Galway Hurdle, Tony Martin trained the winner when Quick Jack, mentioned here last week, was left clear as the lights went out on stable mate Thomas Edison, last year’s winner, falling at the last. The winner stayed on up the hill under a strong ride from Denis O’Regan

to win by 2¼l and the same from WPM’s Max Dynamite and Ted Veale, also trained by Tony Martin. The first obliging favourite came in the 6th when Bog War overcame the best turned out curse to win from Swamp Fox and Meadow Cross. In the bumper that Roscommon Bumper in June threw up another winner, posted here last week, as the runner up Prince D’Aubrelle went one better in beating the fav Lieutenant and Diva Dawn Punters had no luck in Friday’s opener with Vive La France winning from The Plan Man, both trained by Tony Martin, and Morga. All three were in double figures. Layers had the better of exchanges in the second when the odds on fav Palmetto Dunes could not hold Whiskey Sour with Verbos-

ity filling the minor placings. The Blazers Handicap Chase provided no relief as Mouse Morris’s Rogue Angel beat Perfect Promise, and Urano Friday’s Guinness Handicap over a mile went to the Tony Martin trained Artful Artist ridden by 7lb claimer Sean Corby On Saturday the feature race, the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle, went to the 20/1 outsider Prince Rudi trained by Stephen Nolan and ridden by Ian McCarthy. On Sunday, the final day, the featured EBF Stallion Farms Handicap was a clean sweep for cross channel raiders with Brian Ellison’s Baraweez under Colm O’Donohue coming home from Jack’s Revenge trained by Jack Baker and the winner’s stablemate Pacific Heights. Dermot Weld was

crowned the Galway Festival’s top trainer once again last Sunday. A lot of punters, including yours truly, see it as being by default as he had only 5 winners compared to Willie Mullins’ 8 and Tony Martin’s 6. The points based system of 5 for a win, 3 for a second and 1 for a third used meant that Weld, with all his placed horses, finished on 57 points, one ahead of Mullins. Ruby Walsh regained the top jump jockey from Paul Townend and Fran Berry ousted Pat Smullen as top flat rider with four winners. While the points system has been used in the trainer’s competition it was never needed as DKW has always trained the most winners. Time to reassess the scoring format and use placings decide only in the event of a tie.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT The Dubs and Kerry have eyes on the prize It was another fairly boring weekend in the All-Ireland senior football championships as we await a hard fought, high intensity and skillful match. Last weekend on Saturday Tyrone and Sligo was a huge bore. Tyrone were very cautious but just about good enough. Donegal were too strong for Galway and when you have an even half fit Michael Murphy in your team then you will always have a big chance. The goal that Donegal scored in the second half was brilliant. McFadden with the long kick pass, Murphy with the brilliant knock down and Ryan McHugh with the clinical finish. Galway never really got going and Donegal deserved to win. However whether they can beat Mayo is another question entirely. Then on Sunday we saw the gulf in class once again that exists between the top four

or five teams and the rest and that gap is growing too. Yes, Fermanagh did put up a brave show and they certainly scored some great points but the reality is that Fermanagh scored a goal that should not have been allowed. The refereeing was terrible too. I know that we all want to see the underdog win, but the rules of the game are there in black and white and they were not applied fairly in the Dublin v Fermanagh game. Dublin got four frees in the entire game, just one in the first half while Fermanagh got 24. It must be some sort of record. Kerry were awesome but it has to be said that Kildare were brutal. They were like a team of U-14’s playing against a senior team. In fact if Kerry had really gone for the jugular they could have scored 10 goals at least.

I listen very closely to all the analysis and it is not about triangles and rectangles and rubbish like that, it is about the sheer gap in class that now exists between the teams at the top and the rest of the pack. It was very noticeable last Sunday when any Dublin player clashed with a Fermanagh player, the Fermanagh player went down injured four times out of five. It was not that Dublin were dirty it is just that they are so much fitter and stronger and bulked up. Their strength and conditioning training is on a different level to the likes of Fermanagh and Kildare. Kerry, Mayo, Dublin and maybe Donegal and Monaghan are way ahead of the rest and there does not seem to be much that anyone can do about it. This year we have seen one team score 6-25 (in the Connacht final) and 7-16 (last Sunday).

I have never seen scores like this in top level games ever. Yet there is not a word about it from any of the pundits or analysts. The reality now is that the vast majority of counties will aspire to win a couple of games in the championship but when they meet the big boys they can only hope for an honourable defeat. The reality is that the All Ireland senior football championship is now so lop sided and there are about 28 counties who have absolutely no chance of winning it at all. So who will win this year? I still think that Dublin are the team to beat. They were not great last Sunday but they still did enough. Kerry are next in the pecking order. They have a fantastic set of forwards and that will always be a vital asset.

Premiership season begins The Premiership begins another season this weekend and there are about five or six teams in with a chance of winning the title. Chelsea are still the team to beat although it will not be as easy for them this time around. Arsenal have strengthened their side and will definitely be challenging. Manchester United have also bought some good players but they still need another striker and a recognised centre half if they hope to win the title. Manchester City will also be a factor although Pellegrini will be under pressure very early on if they don’t get the results. Brendan Rodgers will be under pressure too. He has signed a lot of players and this is a make or break season for him. Spurs and Everton will be the best of the rest. My Prediction for the season is 1st Arsenal, 2nd Chelsea 3rd Manchester United 4th Liverpool, 5th Man v City.

World Cup aspirations The Irish Rugby team begin their preparations for the World Cup with a game against Wales this weekend. Expectations are now high and despite not admitting it, Ireland will be trying to get to the semi-finals at least. The worry about these pretournament friendlies is the possibility of injuries to key players. The team management are in a dilemma. Do you not play these games and then miss out on trying out different game plans and tactics or play the game and risk injuries? Let’s hope that there are no injuries over the next few weeks.

This weekend Mayo will face Donegal and I fancy them to beat the Ulster side. Donegal will not allow Aidan O’Shea the scope he has had so far but Mayo will also have plans to curb Michael Murphy. Donegal look like they are running on empty this year and I have a feeling that Mayo will be too strong for them. Similarly I expect Monaghan to be too strong for Tyrone. In the All-Ireland hurling semi-final on Sunday I am expecting a good tight game between Waterford and Kilkenny but The Cats should win it. The hurling championship is badly in need of a classic match. In fact by far the best hurling I have seen this year has been in the U-21 championship. There have been some cracking games on TG4 this year so far.

Off-beat stories from the Internet over past week The sport stinks

Pictured are members of the Tarmonbarry Community Cycle Group, gathering for their regular Monday evening cycle, in preparation for the upcoming Tarmonbarry 100KM Cycle Challenge on the 16th of August.

Local club action The Roscommon football championship are back this weekend and the games are previewed elsewhere this week in People Sport. It is early days yet but the championship games that have been played so far have been close and it reflects well on the new format. We will know more in the next few weeks but so far it has been a success. As we all know Roscommon footballers face a really tough year in 2016. With the team in division one we will need an even bigger panel than the one we have had in 2015 so there will be a chance for players to put up their hand up for selection on the panel. We need some good competitive games to ensure that lads come to the fore. It is always good to

bring in new players every year and hopefully we will see some emerging stats over the next few weeks. At the time of writing there has been no announcement with regard to the team management situation but according to my information

John Evans will be staying on for at least another year. I don’t know when an announcement to that effect will be made but all indications that I am getting are that the Kerry man will be re-appointed within the next few weeks.

Roy not so Keane on Arsenal It wouldn’t be a Premier League season opening without some controversial statement from Roy Keane. That duly came last week. Keane sparked a rant about how Arsenal players aren’t mentally strong enough to win the Premier League. He said that they were too interested in taking selfies and developing their six packs.

Arsenal’s most famous celebrity, Piers Morgan leapt to Arsene Wenger’s defence (for once). On his Twitter Account he posted the following: “If I looked like Roy Keane I wouldn’t be taking selfies either.” ................... Ouch!!! You know how Keane responds to people criticisms of him. This isn’t the last we’ve heard of this. (Balls.ie)

Paul Kimmage and Damien Lawlor joined presenter Adrian Barry on the latest edition of Off The Ball’s review of the Sunday papers last Sunday. The Sunday Times article revealing fresh allegations about doping in athletics, which is based on leaked test data on 12,000 blood tests from 5,000 athletes between 2001 and 2012, dominated the hour-long chat. Sunday Independent journalist Kimmage expressed his belief that the results were a clear indication that athletics has a serious problem with performanceenhancing drugs. “This is, for me, absolute conclusive evidence that what we’ve been looking at in athletics mirrors what we’ve seen in cycling since 2001, and that is that it is totally discredited and a complete sham,” said Kimmage. The piece claimed that tests by Olympic gold medalists Mo Farah and Usain Bolt showed no abnormal results, but Kimmage questioned whether it was the experts or the Sunday Times who had come up with that conclusion. “This sport stinks, he added. “Two of the highest profile athletes are clean in a sport that absolutely stinks. That doesn’t make them good, it makes them absolute supermen. And great if they are, but I want the experts telling me that – not people in the Sunday Times.” (The 42.ie)

Quigley on “that push” The push, the laugh, the explanation - Sean Quigley got it all right on Sunday. Chancing his arm a little, the Fermanagh full forward shoved Stephen Cluxton back over his line as the Dublin keeper attempted to create some distance between himself and the goal. It was a bit like a defensive lineman negating the efforts of a running back for negative yards and a safety. Except in the sport of GAA, it really should not have been allowed. Post-match, Quigley spoke to Marty Morrissey, on Radio One’s ‘The Marty Squad’, about the goal. The Fermanagh man had a slightly tongue-in-cheek explanation for what happened, saying that Cluxton must have ‘stumbled back into the goals’. “You just hope for the best in them situations. I think Stephen made an attempt to try and push me out of the way. He stumbled back into the goals. I don’t know what happened, he must have just lost his footing, it something like that. I suppose when you are from Fermanagh, coming up to Dublin you need those bits of luck to life the game. When you are coming up against Dublin, a classy outfit like they are, we are going to take anything we can get.” (Balls.ie)

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Comans’ players gear up for world championships

Winner David Concannon with runner-up Thomas Concannon.

Darts News

On form Concannon takes win Round Robins continued in The Hollywood Bar this past Friday, concluding in an exciting final between two McDermott’s players. On one side of the tie was Thomas Concannon and his opponent in the final was McDermott’s team mate David Concannon. David registered a 15 dart leg and to win on a 4-1 scoreline. Many thanks to

all players who took part in the event; it is greatly appreciated. Also Special Thanks to The Hollywood Bar for use of their premises and continued support for competitions. Summer Round Robins In The Hollywood: Well Done to Mick Kilroe who won last Friday’s Round Robin with a win

over Mark Finneran in the Final. Summer Round Robins will continue in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon Town this Friday. For more details or to enter your name contact David on(086-0823180 or join the Facebook page ‘Hollywood Bar Darts Events’ for more information. All welcome!

in The Bunker Bar with a tasty wrap, sandwich, soup, salad, or a delicious home cooked meal. Congratulations to Eamonn McGirl on a very successful Captains Week culminating in Captains Day on Sunday. Captains Prize to Ladies was won by Anna Smith followed by Eimear Gallagher in Second place. Gross to Ann Keenan while Mary King came Third. Front 9 to Siobhan Talbot with

Back 9 to Oonagh Talbot. Captains Prize to Beginner Ladies was won by Berni Matthews, followed by Marion Dolan in second and Mae Sorohan in third.

The World Handball Championships take place once every three years, shared in rotation between Ireland, Canada and USA and this time around it’s the turn of Calgary on the west side of Canada, who will host the ultimate test in handball from the 11th to 21st August. Unfortunately, due to a combination of economic climate, the timing of the event, emigration and injuries the numbers travelling from St. Coman’s are well down on previous foreign trips, but there is still some optimism over the chances of those making the long journey in the next week or so. Rikki O’Gara won the ‘A’ doubles title in the 2012 Worlds with Damien Martin and reached the singles final, so, early in the year the plan was to make a real assault on the Open Doubles title, however, a serious back injury suffered by Damien in the meantime put paid to that. Rikki now

teams up with Ballaghadereen’s Joe McCann and judging from their training matches and both players’ experience they are a team that nobody will look forward to playing. Despite still being in the recovery stages from a serious back injury, Fiona Tully in the Girls 17&under probably represents the best chance of Roscommon success. A fully fit Fiona would normally be strongly favoured in this event, but with very hampered preparations the odds have levelled out considerably. However, such are her skill levels that the Hawthorn Drive star is still rightly regarded as a serious threat. Michael Egan and Cathal O’Connor are the other juveniles travelling and they have put in a serious amount of training in the last six months. Michael will be a strong contender in the 15&under singles while his partnership with Inis Mor native Peter

O’Connor Jnr with 66 and Cat 3 Derek Tully with 68. The following are the recent results of the Ladies competitions: Celia Mulligan with 35pts, winner of Bernie Keane Memorial on 31st July, Mamie Creaton with 35pts, winner of Doyles Centra on 28th July and Maura Kelly with 40pts, winner of Liam Walsh Financial Services played on 21st July. Next Sunday is the 1st round of the Captains

Prize. The draw for partners and times will take place on Saturday at 6pm so please have your name on the time sheet in advance. The Prize for the Ladies will be played for on Tuesday 11th August.

O’Donncha could well go all the way in the doubles equivalent. Cathal is in a very strong grade, but his cool head and confidence could see him advance to the later stages in the 17&under singles, while he partners Galway’s Jamie Kelly in the doubles. Oisin Naughton will take part in the ‘A’ division, which is full of top-class players. The super-fit Oisin has prepared as thoroughly as ever and interestingly teams up with Clare’s Fergal Coughlan in the doubles. Siobhan Tully, Linda Connolly and Laura Mannion are all taking part in the Ladies ‘C’ event, with Siobhan and Linda teaming up in the doubles and Laura partnering Niamh Egan. All girls have prepared hard and could well feature at the business end. The travelling players have received sponsored equipment from a number of sources and St. Coman’s would sincerely like to

Roscommon town native Rikki O’Gara will be competing at the event.

thank the generosity of the Abbey Hotel Health & Leisure for jersies, Hannon’s Hotel for half-zip tops, Dunnes Stores for kit bags and Bank of Ireland for gear bags.

Golf News

Carrick-onShannon Golf Club Tuesday is our weekly Open Day and for your diary. Carrick Open Week will run from August 16th to August 21st. Ladies, Gents and Mixed competitions throughout the week to include: Scramble, Singles Stableford, V Par, Fourball. Book online or call Chris on 071 9667015. Afterwards you can relax

Castlerea Golf Club The results of last Sunday’s competition the Bernie Keane Memorial: 1st Liam Walsh with 63, 2nd Tony Mitchell with 64, Cat 1 Ignatius Hayden with 64, Cat 2 Patrick

Prize-winners in the Captain’s Prize Competition in Roscommon Golf Club. Back (l-r): Charlie Farrell, 5th, Liam Casey, 2nd Gross, Kate Walshe, Ladies’ Prize, Kevin Glynn, 1st 18 holes, Jack Halliday, Past Captains Prize, Michael Sharkey, Seniors Prize, John Carter, 3rd. Seated (l-r): Tom Donohue, 4th, Enda Daly, 1st Gross, Seamus Fallon winner of Captain Prize, Captain Ken Kearney, Lady Captain Marie McManus, Francis Grehan, 2nd. Front: Simon Walker, 1st Junior Prize, Nathan O’Connor, Beginner’s Prize, Alan Connaughton, 2nd Junior Prize.

Roscommon Golf Club Congratulations to Seamus Fallon winner of Captain Ken Kearney’s Prize 2015. All competitors played the first 18 holes and the top 27 qualifiers played an additional 9 holes on Sunday evening in atrocious weather conditions. Seamus finished with a score of 105.5 nett for the 27 holes just half a shot clear of runner-up Francie Grehan on 106 and one shot better than John Carter in third place. The other prize-winners were: 1st Gross Enda Daly, 4th nett Tom Donohue, 2nd Gross Liam Casey, 5th nett Charlie Farrell, Past Captain’s Jack Halliday, Seniors Michael Sharkey, 1st 18 hole nett Kevin Glynn, Junior Boys 1st Simon Walker, 2nd Alan Connaughton, Beginner Boys Nathan O’Connor, Boys Putting competition James Lynch, Ladies 1st prize Kate Walshe 2nd Mary Seymour. The Category 1 winner of the ladies’ Tuesday competition, sponsored by Galaxy Hair and Beauty, was Ruth Lennon with 71 nett. Joan Hannon was the Category 2 winner with 75 nett and

Seamus Fallon, winner of the Captain’s Prize in Roscommon Golf Club, is congratulated by Captain Ken Kearney.

Mary Pender was the Category 3 winner with 80 nett. Charlie Brennan won the Over 55’s competition on Thursday. Eddie Moran was in second place and John McGrath was in third place. Kay Ruane won the ladies’ competition and Mary Jo O’Riordan was in second place. Mary Mellett was in third place and Jackie Maxwell was in fourth place. Our Jack O’Sullivan team and our ladies’ Meile Four-

ball team both lost out in close competitions at the semi-final stage during the week. Good luck to all the ladies participating in President Cathal McConn’s Prize to the ladies during the week. Good luck to the Junior Foursomes team who take on Barna on Saturday. The draw for the President’s Prize to the men is on the notice board and the preliminary round must be played by 8th August.

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Evans future – the tail is wagging the dog At the time of writing there is still no word from the Roscommon camp about what is happening with the senior team manager’s job. I would have felt that after such a poor championship campaign that John Evans would have been called in by the county board to discuss what went wrong. We have had good success in the league but all teams are judged on how they do in the championship. John Evans seems to be dictating his terms of reference as to his re-appointment and it seems to me to be a case of the tail wagging the dog. There are plenty of good young talented footballers in Roscommon at the moment and we need the

proper structures in place so we can get the best out of this group of players. From what I have seen in this year’s championship there are serious question marks over John Evans’ ability to bring us forward. It would be interesting to hear the views of Basil Mannion and Gay Sheeran who are stepping down as selectors. This is a vital decision for Roscommon county board and should not be taken lightly.

Kerry the team to beat Last weekend we saw a very pedestrian series of games in Croke Park in the championship, all the results were very predictable. Galway will be disappointed with their dis-

play as they exited tamely to a stronger Donegal side. When Michael Murphy plays at full-forward he is almost unmarkable but when he plays further out the field he is ordinary enough and I find it astonishing that Donegal persist in moving him away from the goal. Elsewhere Kerry gave an awesome display against a poor Kildare outfit. The amount of time and space that Kerry had on the ball was hard to believe in this modern age of super fit teams. On the evidence of this display Kerry are the team to beat. Their defence might be an issue but they have a powerful midfield and they have a huge array of talented forwards. The injury to James

O’Donoghue is a concern for them as he is an extra special talent. Dublin won with ease and they will be delighted that all the pundits are now going for Kerry to win the Sam Maguire Cup. Fermanagh to be fair put in a tremendous effort and they fought to the very end. Pete McGrath seems to be a very special manager who gets the best out of the players that he has at his disposal. This weekend will see further action with two tight quarter-finals in prospect. I hope that Monaghan prevail as they have made great progress and they have shown that with proper structures and management that lesser teams can mix it with the big boys. The Mayo v Donegal

match should be a cracker and I have a slight fancy for Mayo because they are a fresher team and the long journey Donegal are taking though the championships this year is bound to have taken it’s toll. Mayo will have difficulty if Michael Murphy stays at full forward and it will also be interesting to see how Donegal try to cope with Aidan O’Shea. But Mayo look the stronger side and I expect them to win.

Local club scene

The Gooch doing well to collect a ball during the first half!

This weekend sees the return of the club football championships in the county. The form from the earlier games in May will be mis-

leading and predicting the outcome of games this weekend is virtually impossible. St Brigid’s are still on course and

are still the team to beat and the next three weekends will identify who their biggest challengers will be.

Lyons’ caps remarkable turnaround All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Hurling Championship Quarter Final ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon came from 10 points down to record a sensational two-point victory at Athleague.

Meath grabbed the first goal through Ross Ryan but Roscommon players claimed he threw the ball

Daniel Glynn has a shot at goal. Picture: Andrew Fox

into the net but the goal stood. Roscommon then responded with a fine goal from John Murray. Then Meath struck for two goals before half-time and both came from the stick of Mark Slevin and it helped Meath into a 3-5 to 1-3 lead at the break. Three quick points from Meath saw Roscommon trail by 10 points, 3-8 to 1-4 after 37 minutes. But three Roscommon goals in six minutes turned the game on its head. Daniel Glynn scored a goal from a free and then fine efforts from Brian Lawlor and Gearoid Keenan saw The Rossies back in the game. Then in a frantic final few minutes two great points from sub Aengus Lyons sealed victory. Meath did have a late goal chance but Gearoid Keenan made an excellent block on the line to send Roscommon into the semi-finals where they will face Wicklow. Roscommon: K Kelly; E Costello, M Kellehan, J Mulry; M Feely, J Gunning, S Downey; G Keenan (1-0), K Fehily; R Kilcline, J Murray (1-1), J Donoghue; T Doyle (0-1), D Glynn (1-3), B Lawlor (1-1). Subs: T Clayton for Donoghue, A Lyons (0-2) for Lawlor.

Iarla Hughes extracts himself from the challenge of Tomás Clayton. Picture: Andrew Fox

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A strong first half display from the home side was enough to see off the determined challenge of Westmeath at Rockfield last Sunday. The result means that Roscommon are now in the semi-finals and they will face Dublin in a few weeks time. The strong wind ruined the game as a spectacle,

and with the elements at their backs Roscommon took full advantage in the opening half and by halftime they led by 2-9 to 0-4. Roscommon went 0-6 to 0-1 ahead after 12 minutes and were looking good. Then in the 15th minute Niamh Coyle blasted home a fine Roscommon goal and just before the

half-time whistle Annette McGeeney struck home Roscommon’s second goal and at half-time the home side led by 11 points. But Westmeath laid siege to the Roscommon goal and especially in the last 20 minutes. Denise McGrath scored an early goal and Westmeath were back in the hunt. Roscommon defended well and the home side scored two frees from Niamh Farrell in the 53rd and 56th minutes and they were to prove crucial scores. In injury time Westmeath’s best player Caoimhe McCrossan scored

her sides’ second goal but Roscommon survived to edge home by two points. Best for Roscommon on the day were Annette McGeeney, Caroline Connaughton, Susan Spillane, Niamh Coyle and Niamh Farrell. Roscommon: C Connaughton; C Killeen, E Daly, A Byrne; C Gunning (0-1), S Coyle, C Morris; S Spillane, R Fitzmaurice; A McGeeney (1-2), N Farrell (0-7), R Brennan; F Connell, N Coyle (1-1), C Curley. Subs: M Fannon for Curley, J Beattie for Gunning.

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Late Sligo salvo denies Roscommon TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship 2nd Round Qualiﬁer SLIGO

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Roscommon ladies are out of this years’ All-Ireland Intermediate championship but they were desperately unlucky as they lost out to Sligo after a thrilling encounter played in Ballinamore on Saturday. Two late points from Sligo decided the outcome and it was a very disappointing result for Kieran Kilkenny’s side as they had given their all on the day. The fact that this was one of the best games of football of the year will not be of much consolation to Roscommon as they look back on this defeat but they can look forward to the future with confidence as the panel is very young and they will definitely improve in the coming seasons if they keep this group together. Played on an excellent surface and on a fine evening this game was a real endto-end affair from the first whistle. Jenny Higgins fired over Roscommon’s first point within 20 seconds but it was Sligo who made the best start and after 8 minutes they led by 13 to 0-1, Katie Walsh fired home the goal in the 8th minute and she would give the Roscommon defence many headaches over the course of the game. But Roscommon battled back into the contest and with Jenny Downey once again so accurate from frees and play, and with Jenny Higgins, Siobhan Tully, and Martina Freyne also playing well, Roscommon were always in the hunt. However with Katie Walsh and Denise McGrath also playing well Sligo kept their noses in front and in first half injury

time they led by 1-9 to 08. Then Jenny Higgins scored one of the finest goals that you are likely to see this year in any grade. Laura Fleming and Higgins exchanged a number of passes before Higgins fired a bullet of a shot into the top corner of the net from 20 metres out. It was a sensational goal and at half-time Roscommon only trailed by a point 1-9 to 1-8. Indeed Roscommon forged ahead on the restart when Rachel Ryan got in for Roscommon’s second goal after great work from Siobhan Tully, but with Katie Walsh and Emma Hansbury grabbing vital scores for Sligo it was score for score until the final couple of minutes. The sides were level three times until Emma Hansbury struck for a second Sligo goal in the 49th minute to give them a two point lead 2-13 to 2-11. But Roscommon would not lie down and excellent scores from sub Jenny Conlon and Aisling McAulliffe levelled the scores by the 54th minute. But it was Sligo who finished slightly the stronger team and late points from Sinead McTiernan and subs Lisa Casey saw them edge out the narrow inners and they now play Waterford in the quarter finals on Saturday week. For Roscommon it’s is a year of narrow misses losing out by a point to Leitrim in the championship and then to Sligo by two points in the qualifiers. However there is plenty of positives to build on for the future. Sligo: Noelle Gormley; Orla McGowan, Grainne O’Loughlin, Jacqui Mul-

Jenny Downey evades the tackle of Colley Casey.

ligan (0-1); Colley Casey, Elise Codd, Rusth Goodwin; Sinead McTiernan (0-1), Bernice Byrne (01); Denise McGrath (0-3), Stephanie O’Reilly (0-1), Elaine O’Reilly (0-1); Rachel Monaghan, Katie Walsh (1-5, 4 frees), Emma Hansbury (1-1). Subs: Lisa Casey (0-1) for Monaghan (43), Anne Marie Coleman for C Casey (59), Karen Maloney for McGrath 963), Tara Doddy for O’Loughlin (63). Roscommon: Rachel Timothy; Feena Beirne, Niamh O’Beirne, Honor

Ennis; Aisling McAulliffe (0-1), Louise Tully, Sorcha Bruen; Jenny Higgins (11), Sinead Kenny; Siobhan Tully, Rachel Ryan (0-1), Laura Fleming; Caroline Gunning, Martina Freyne

(0-3), Jenny Downey (07, 6 frees). Subs: Amanda McLoone for O’Beirne (ht), Jenny Conlon (0-1) for Bruen (41). Referee: Maggie Farrelly (Cavan)

Player of the Match: Katie Walsh (Sligo) For luckless Roscommon, Aisling McAuliffe, Jenny Higgins, Siobhan Tully, Martina Freyne and Jenny Downey were outstanding on the day. For Sligo, Sinead McTiernan, Denise McGrath, Stephanie O’Reilly and Emma Hansbury all played well but Katie Walsh was a constant threat to the Roscommon defence and her ball winning ability was crucial to Sligo’s win.

Lady luck deserted us - Kilkenny A very disappointed Roscommon team manager Kieran Kilkenny said afterwards that his side ran out of luck on the day. “It’s very disappointing to lose a game like that and we just came up short but I am immensely proud of the girls out there today,” h e said. “We had no luck this year which is a pity. They never gave up and fought right to the end. We wanted to get to a quarter-final at least but it was not to be. But these girls can hold their head up high. “We have a very young panel with an average age of 21 or 22 or so and we have some very good younger players coming through and there is a bright future ahead of them for sure,” he said.

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The Roscommon ladies team that lost out to Sligo.

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WESTMEATH 2-9 Well done to the Junior team on reaching the All-Ireland semi-finals by defeating Westmeath on Sunday in Oran. The team will take on Dublin in the semi-final on the 23rd August. Roscommon Herald Junior Championship - Four Roads and St Dominics will contest the Junior County Final on Sunday 9th August at 6pm in Knockcroghery. Roscommon Camogie Summer Camp Roscommon will hold a Summer Camp this year on Tuesday 11th August and Wednesday 12th August from 10.30am - to 1.30pm in Hyde Park. The cost is €15 and includes a free t-shirt. To register for the Camp, please contact your Club Development officer.

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Can Western Gaels unhinge the reigning champions? < SEAMUS DUKE

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Clann to shine Who’s in Action? St Faithleach’s v Clann na nGael Where and When? On Saturday in Ballyleague at 7pm Key Battleground: This is a game that Clann na nGael must win and a game that St Faithleach’s would love to win on home soil. Faithleach’s manager JJ Cattigan has stepped aside since the last round and they will be looking to the three Murtaghs and the return of Stephen Ormsby to boost their challenge. Clann were very poor in their loss to Pearses last time out and they will be anxious to get their challenge back on track here. Cathal Shine will be back in action and Donie Shine, Ultan Harney, Johnny Dunning and the likes of Jack Connaughton and Ronan Gavin look to have too much firepower for the home side. People Sport Prediction: Clann na nGael

Elphin to win Who’s in Action? Elphin v Strokestown When and Where? On Saturday in Kilbride at 7pm Key Battleground: If both sides had a full panel then Strokestown would have to be hot favourites to win here but they are short a number of players who have gone to the USA for the summer including Thomas Corcoran, Sean Mulooly, Cathal Compton, and Kevin Finn. Elphin look stronger and it’s hoped that Shane Killoran will be back from his travels and with Paddy O’Connor, Fintan and Frankie Cregg and John Collins and others they should be able to pip their neighbours on neutral ground. People Sport Prediction: Elphin

Intermediate club action returns this weekend Hodson Bay Roscommon IFC Previews

Tulsk v St Aidan’s on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 5.30pm This is a game that St Aidan’s must win if they are to entertain any hope of contesting the latter stages of this championship. Tulsk have been going well with two championship wins under their belt and a recent league win against Roscommon Gaels to boost them. Aidan’s have not had much luck in this championship so far and they will battle hard but Tulsk should win and edge closer to a semi-final spot. Prediction: Tulsk. Eire Og v Clann na nGael on Sunday in Loughglynn at 4pm A long journey for Clann, who will be the outsiders against a home side who will be hoping for a play off place at least in the IFC. Anything other than a home win would be surprise. Prediction: Eire Og St Michael’s v St Dominic’s on Sunday in Elphin at 6pm Both sides will come into this game on a high following good wins in the last round. Dominic’s will have got a great boost out of their win against Oran and they may just have the edge here. People Sport Prediction: St Dominic’s St Ronan’s v St Barry’s on Saturday in Ballyfarnon at 7pm. St Barry’s have lost two championship games so far and they will be hoping to get back on track here. It has not been a great championship for Ronan’s either and at home they will be hard to beat. But Barry’s might just have the class to edge it with David Keenan on board. Prediction: St Barry’s Oran v Fuerty on Sunday in Dr Hyde Park at 5.30pm Game of the Weekend in the Intermediate championship here as the neighbours face off. Both sides need a win to get their season going rightly and Fuerty might just have the panel to win through by a few points as Oran have a few injuries to key players. Prediction: Fuerty. Kilbride v Michael Glavey’s on Sunday in Kilbride at 4pm This promises to be a lively encounter between two good sides at this level. Glavey’s are still building on the excellent junior success last year and have a lot of good players to call on. However at home Kilbride are still a force to be reckoned with and they should have too much for the Ballinlough based side. It could be close though. Prediction: Kilbride

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Brigid’s tipped to prevail Who is in Action? Western Gaels v St Brigids. Where and When? Sunday in Frenchpark at 2pm. Key Battleground: A lot of fans would rate these two teams the most talented in the county and Western Gaels will look on this as a great chance to unhinge the champions. There have been rumours of unrest in the Brigid’s camp of late but usually in those situations it only tends to galvanise the team into an even greater effort. Of more concern is the fact that Senan Kilbride is unlikely to play because of an ankle injury. Western Gaels need their

big players like Seanie McDermott, Cathal and Finbar Cregg, Ciaran Cafferky and Derek Moran to step up to the plate big time if they want to cause an upset. This game promises to be a close fought affair but Brigids still have the edge in terms of experience and championship know how.

People Sport Prediction: St Brigids

Our predictions Seamus Duke: Brigid’s by a point. Shane Reynolds: Brigid’s by four points

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Croans to pip derby Who’s in Action? St Croan’s v Castlerea St Kevin’s When and Where? On Sunday in Strokestown at 2pm Key Battleground: This local derby should be well worth a look. Castlerea have been doing well under Nigel Dineen and two wins from two is a great return so far. Fintan Kelly has been doing well for Castlerea and he will be hoping to lead his side again. Croan’s have had a very long year but will be well up for this game. Ross Timothy, the Smiths, and James Connaughton will be on duty for a Croan’s side who might just have the answers on the day. People Sport Prediction: St Croans

Boyle to foil Kilmore Who’s in Action? Boyle v Kilmore When and Where? On Sunday in Strokestown at 4pm Key Battleground: Boyle have improved since making a poor start to the season and they have beaten St Brigid’s in a league game in recent weeks. Donie and Enda Smith, Seanie Purcell, Evan McGrath and Tadgh Lowe are all top class performers and are playing well.

Evans in frame for another year < SHANE REYNOLDS

The future of Roscommon manager John Evans is set to be resolved this week when the Kerry native is expected to be offered another year in charge at a county board meeting tonight. After a poor championship campaign which saw them disappointingly lose out Sligo in the Connacht championship and Fermanagh in the qualifiers, pressure mounted on the former Tipperary manager, despite securing back to back league promotions in the last two years. However it is believed that Evans reiterated his desire to stay on for another year at the very least, and the county board are expected to put his name forward in front of the meeting tonight. It has also been mooted that there will be changes made to the backroom team, with selectors Gay Sheerin and Basil Mannion expected to step aside.

St Brigids and Western Gaels face off in the game of the weekend.

An injury to John Gannon will weaken Kilmore but Derek Connellan, Jack Sharkey and Aaron McEvoy will all be to the fore for them as usual. Kilmore will battle to the final whistle as usual but I expect Boyle to win it. People Sport Prediction: Boyle.

Gaels to emerge victorious Who’s in Action? Roscommon Gaels v Padraig Pearses When and Where? Dr Hyde Park on Sunday at 7pm Key Battleground: A contender of game of the weekend. but Pearses have a number of injuries to key players which could be crucial. Davy Murray, Ronan Daly, Seanie Fahy, Niall Finneran, Paul Kelly and others will be hoping to keep Pearses run going after their win against Clann na nGael. Roscommon Gaels have been training hard and they will look to Mark Healy, Mark Nally, Cian Connolly, James McDermott, Scott Oates, Liam McNeela and John McManus. The Gaels need a win to keep up their challenge for a semi-final spot and they should be able to manage it here. People Sport Prediction: Roscommon Gaels.