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Cash management concerns at Hospital < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

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There were serious concerns regarding the management of cash at Roscommon Hospital, an HSE West internal audit found. The audit, released under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI), observed inaccuracies in patient accounts, with some patients charged in error. It concluded that only “limited assurance” could be given in relation to cash management at the hospital. It added: “Audit findings indicate that the internal control environment for cash management must be strengthened in a number of areas at Roscommon Hospital.” The audit also observed “contraventions in national

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In an astonishing coincidence, three sisters from Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon each gave birth to a new baby in Castlebar General Hospital on Tuesday. The west Roscommon women, whose maiden names are Keane, were propelled into the national spotlight after the happy event. The remarkable sequence began at 3.25 am on Tuesday when Mairéad Fitzpatrick and her husband, Thomas, welcomed their son Tomás Óg into the world. He weighed a healthy 8lb 8oz. Then, at 11 am, Jolene Godfrey and her husband, Patrick, brought their bundle of joy, Sorcha, into the world. She weighed 7lb 2oz. The incredible run concluded at 8 pm:

a third sister, Bernie Warde and her husband, JP, welcomed their son Phelim into the world. He weighed exactly 8lb. All three Keane sisters still live in Cloonfad, where there has been a great buzz since the ‘day of deliveries’. Mairéad, who said that she and her sisters were “very close”, added: “It was just the way it happened. We weren’t all due on the one day. “I don’t think it has ever happened in the one day before.” Mairead was due to give birth on the 28th of August; Jolene was scheduled for a Caesarian section and Bernie was due on Wednesday, 2nd of September. The three sisters are nieces of Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, who offered his congratulations on their births on Facebook.

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Personal Injury I recently returned from my summer holidays in Spain. Unfortunately I sustained a serious injury at the hotel where I was staying. I was entering the faulty hotel elevator when the door closed rather suddenly hitting me on the shoulder and arm. I was severely bruised and I attended the emergency room at the local hospital. I booked my package holiday through a tour operator but their representative did not offer me any advice regarding compensation for my injuries. Do I have to hire a Spanish Lawyer to sue the hotel in Spain? I would prefer to do so in Ireland. If you booked your holiday as a“package holiday”through a tour operator you may be able to make an injury compensation claim against the tour operator for your injuries and any related financial losses. A package holiday is defined under the Package Holidays and Travel Trade Act 1995 (the “Act”) as a combination of two or more of the following, when sold or offered for sale at an inclusive price:- (i) transport; (ii) accommodation; (iii) other significant elements of a tourist service nature. Under the Act a tour operator may be held responsible for all of the services provided as part of a package holiday including holiday accommodation. Consequently, the tour operator may be liable if the accommodation fails to comply with the standards of health and safety in that country. Legal proceedings may be brought before the Courts in the country where the injured party resides or where the incident occurred. Obviously, it is preferable to bring proceedings in one’s own country. It is important to engage a Solicitor as soon as possible to advise you on the best course of action to take. Please feel free to contact Byrne Carolan Cunningham dedicated Litigation Department in confidence.

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Local music classes with John Wynne Well-known musician and experienced tutor John Wynne begins his classes in early September again. From Tuesday 8th September on John teaches flute and whistle at the Quad Youth Centre, Roscommon. On Friday September 11th on John is joined by colleagues Breda Shannon and Dylan Carlos in Kilbride Community Centre where fiddle, banjo, concertina, flute and whistle is taught. Group 1:1 lessons available. Join at any stage. All levels and ages catered for. A beginner whistle class for adults also available, depending on numbers. Tuition for Leaving and Junior Cert practicals, for CCE Exams, for competitions and for fun. Contact John at 087-2239095 for further details.

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A HSE West internal audit made a number of negative findings in relation to Roscommon Hospital. The audit of cash management at the hospital, completed in September 2014, was recently released under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI). This was the most recent audit on the hospital that the HSE had available. It found that some patients had been charged in error. “The internal control environment for cash management must be strengthened in a number of areas,” the report added. The audit observed “contraventions” in National Financial Regulations. It found that there was evidence that “segregation of duties at Roscommon Hospital was inadequate, with a number of clerical staff members having a wide span of control over canteen and patient income”. The report added: “There was evidence that an individual clerical staff member could prepare the bank lodgement and there was no subsequent validation of these lodgments by an independent officer.” The audit observed “inaccuracies in the amounts being banked”. The audit found that was a “high

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of duties and supervision means that accurate and authorised accounting and physical security cannot be assured. “Financial records for the periods audited should be reviewed with a view to correcting inaccuracies.” The audit made similar findings in relation to bank lodgements, again pointing to the lack of segregation of duties and supervision.

It added: “This applies to cancellation of valid patient accounts, and inaccurate bank lodgement forms. “Bank lodgements were not being verified by an independent officer.” At first, the HSE heavily redacted the audit before releasing it under FoI but, on appeal, a number of previously redacted parts were released.

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Reports of pollution in Tulsk, Monksland and Frenchpark < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Residents have complained that watercourses are being polluted in Tulsk, Monksland and Frenchpark. An analysis of the environment complaints that Roscommon County Council received in July, released under the Freedom of Information Act, reveals the scale of the problem in various areas of the county. The council received a complaint in relation to Ogulla Spring, near Tulsk, “being polluted over the

weekend”. The complainant alleged that there was a “strong odour change in water quality” as a result. A ‘boil water’ notice is currently in place in this area. The council also received a report of “litter dumped beside the well at Springwell, Baylough”, near Monksland. A similar complaint was received in The Oaks, Frenchpark. It reads: “The caller’s neighbour’s house is dumping a large amount of rubbish over the back of the house into a stream.

“They are dumping a large amount of items such as nappies, bikes, buckets, toys, clothes and much more.” Several general dumping complaints were also received in July. A Garda reported to the council that over 50 blacks bags had been dumped at the side of a house on the Circular Road, Roscommon town. “She said the area is full of rats,” the council’s compaint notes. The council also received a complaint of a “dead animal dumped on roadside in a plastic bag” in

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Oran, Donamon. It was also said that dumping was prevalent at the Civic Amenity Site in Roscommon town. A complaint was also received of a “large amount of asbestos sheeting dumped in a bog in Castleplunkett/Kilmurray”. It was also alleged that plastic was being burned at the back of a store in Rampark, Castlerea, “on a regular basis”. Similarly, it was reported “burning tyres and plastics and wood” was occurring at Cultyglower, Ballyfarnon, near Boyle.

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Hundreds of people from Co. Roscommon travelled to Dublin city centre last Saturday to join the tens of thousands who took part in a national demonstration against water charges. A bus departed from Castlerea, Roscommon town and Athlone to transport protesters to the event, while droves also travelled by train. Teresa O’Connell, of Castlerea Right2Water, said: “There was a lot of people up there from Roscommon. You could see plenty of Roscommon flags at the event. It was a very, very good protest.” Organisers said the total turnout was more than 80,000. Protesters assembled in two groups at Heuston Station and Connolly Station before marching towards the Spire on O’Connell Street. There, the rally gathered significant momentum, with speeches by a number of politicians, including Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy and Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou McDonald. Right2Water said that its campaign would continue until its objective – the abolition of domestic water charges – was achieved. A group called Right2Change were also prominent at the protest. This group reflects a broadening of the movement from being solely opposed to water charges, but also against various austerity measures.

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There has been a significant increase in the number of repossessions granted in Co. Roscommon this year. Information provided by the Courts Service under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) revealed the scale of the problem. In the first six months of 2015, a total of 39 possession orders were

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Local Gardaí are looking for help in tracking down two youths who they believe were respon-

sible for a burglary in Roscommon town last Saturday. At around 3 pm, the males, in their late teens/ early 20s, entered a house on Convent Road, but

left empty-handed after disturbing the occupant. Sgt. Adrian Queeney, of Roscommon Garda Station, said: “Both suspects were dressed in dark hooded tops.

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Brothers of Charity workers to start industrial action < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Roscommon town brothers Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

500-mile cycle to raise awareness for DMD Join Our Boys event in Roscommon on Saturday An uncle of Roscommon town brothers Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, who have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), is undertaking a marathon charity cycle. Last Saturday, Robert Kerr and close family friend Luke Donegan left Reading, England, on bikes. They plan to cycle through England and Wales and on to Ireland. All things going well, they are due to arrive in Roscommon town on Saturday, September 5, at approximately 1 pm. They are aiming to raise €10,000 and people can

donate on line by going to https://www.idonate.ie/mobile/fundraiser/31395_joinour-boys---bike-ride.html or alternatively making a donation to Join Our Boys Trust cccount in the Bank of Ireland: account number: 26481623; sort code: 905424. To welcome these heroes to Roscommon, some local cyclists have organised to go and meet Robert and Luke in Athlone on Saturday morning and would be thrilled if members of any adult cycling club could join them. The plan is to meet at Casey’s Service Station in Ros-

common town at 9.45 am, leaving at 10 am. If there are any cyclists who would like to join them in Athlone and cycle back to Roscommon, you would be more than welcome. Meanwhile, on Monday, the Join Our Boys Trust invites you to join them in Loughnaneane Park, Roscommon Town, to mark the second World Duchenne Awareness Day. They will be meeting at 6.15 pm in the Park and plan to hold a short ceremony a mark of solidarity with the international Duchenne community.

Up to 150 social care workers in Co. Roscommon will start industrial action next Tuesday as a major dispute with the Health Service Executive escalates. The Brothers of Charity employees met in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town, last Friday to finalise their plans for industrial action. Padraig Mulligan, the assistant general secretary of Impact trade union, confirmed that the work-to-rule would start on September 8. He said: “The social care workers will work solely to contracted hours: all of the extra work they do, will stop. They are also going to stop taking people to hospital appointments outside of their hours. “We will be looking, at a later date, to carrying out short work stoppages of one of two hours duration. Short strikes, in other words.” The employees are among 400 social care workers across counties Roscommon and Galway who are owed a total of €7.5 million in unpaid wages, the Impact trade union said.

They said that, since 2004, they had been entitled to ‘twlight premium payments’ – time and a sixth for working between 6 pm and midnight – but had never received them. The Labour Relations Commission tried to resolve the row, but failed. A spokesperson for the HSE, who employee the social care workers, said: “Following a national engagement with staff representatives agreement was made by the HSE to pay unsocial hours to designated staff. “This payment commenced on 1st January 2015. No agreement was made in relation to arrears. Currently the issue of a backdated claim for arrears is being reviewed by the State’s industrial relations processes and the claim is currently before the Labour Relations Commission. “The HSE cannot comment further whilst this process is underway.” Meanwhile, the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) have made some negative findings about the three Brothers of Charity houses in Co. Roscommon, which cater for a maximum of 13 residents.

HIQA’s inspection report, published last Friday, said: “Major non-compliances were identified in relation to the governance and management of the centre and staffing allocation. “Since the last monitoring inspection, the provider had assigned two managers to the position of joints persons in charge of this centre. “On review, it was found that their roles and responsibilities were too broad and inadequate.”

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Rent a room to students – Naughten Denis Naughten TD has called on those living close to third level colleges to avail of the ‘rent a room scheme’ in order to ensure that students are not forced out of college due to the lack of affordable accommodation. There were one-third less properties to rent right across the country during August compared to the same period last year, and unless those who have spare rooms close to colleges make them available many students may be forced to drop out of college, Deputy

Naughten said. Based on that average college year, homeowners can earn up to €350/ week tax-free, under the rent a room scheme. “While some people may have concerns about renting a room to students, the fact is that there are many students who are just focused on getting their exams and would be very respectful of the fact that they can secure a roof over their head,” advised Denis Naughten. Meanwhile Independent TD Michael

Fitzmaurice has called on the Government to address the current shortfall in college accommodation. This week, a report published by the Higher Education Authority said that was a shortage of 25,000 beds for thirdlevel students around the country. Deputy Fitzmaurice said: “The Government must look seriously at colleges providing adequate and suitable student accommodation on their own grounds. The situation as it exists simply cannot continue.”

Pictured at the Race Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Jackie McPhillips and Kevin Robertson. Picture: Andrew Fox

Five arrests after street brawl in Strokestown < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A street brawl broke out between two traveller families in Strokestown on Wednesday, August 26. An engagement party was being held in the Percy French Hotel, which was attended by over 150 people. It is understood the event had been booked on the basis that it was to be a birthday party for a Scramogue resident – but this was not the case. As the party down, at 11.55 pm, Gardaí from Castlerea, Boyle, Strokestown and Roscommon town, along with members of the Garda Traffic Corps, were called to the scene of an altercation on Bridge Street. Five males, from Co. Longford, were arrested. Three were charged with public order offences and were bailed to appear before Strokestown District Court on September 23. The other two were juveniles, with files sent to the director of public prosecutions. The incident has shocked the local community. However businessman Emmett Corcoran, who observed it, insisted that it was merely an “isolated incident”. He added: “Anyone who has ever visited Strokestown will know that it is a fantastic tourist town, with great attractions, accommodation and eateries. “There is always a mighty atmosphere during the many festivals which are organised right throughout the year. “Strokestown hosts thousands of visitors throughout the year from all over the country, and world, from a multitude of backgrounds, and every festival and event passes without incident.”

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Pictured at the Race Dance in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Jackie McPhillips and Kevin Robertson. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Longford ambulances forced to cover Roscommon < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Two ambulances from Longford were forced to attend emergencies in Co. Roscommon last week because of a lack of resources there, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said. “That meant that Longford was left without any ambulance cover for a short time,” he added. “That is a totally unacceptable situation.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said that “lives

were being put at risk” because of a lack of ambulance resources in Co. Roscommon. He called on Health Minister Leo Varadkar to provide the funding needed to provide for an “adequate ambulance service” for this area. A new ambulance base has been provided in Loughglynn, but it is not operational due to a dispute between Health Service Executive managing and staff over how it would be staffed.

The HSE plan for it to be used “deploying existing resources”, but Deputy Fitzmaurice agrees with the staff’s stance. He said: “I am once again calling for the funding to provided so that Loughglynn can become a standalone service with its own ambulances. “Will it take a tragedy to happen in this region for the Minister and the HSE to come to their senses?”

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HAC hosts Church gate collection Roscommon Hospital Action Committee will hold their annual church gate collection this weekend – September 5/6 – in the Roscommon area. The church gate collection has been used in the last few years for hospital equipment for the Roscommon County Hospital

and for the Sacred Heart Hospital. Equipment that has been purchased includes a holster cardiac analyser and monitor, blood labelling and monitoring equipment, bi-polar V 10 diathery equipment, which stops

bleeding during plastic surgery, and beds for the Sacred Heart Hospital. The HAC intend to put in a second V 10 Diathery machine for permanent location in the theatre shortly. Please support the church gate collection this weekend.

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‘My two-pence worth might count for nothing…but I hope people listen’ Resident in plea over Sacred Heart Hospital < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

A resident of the Sacred Heart Hospital has made an impassioned plea to the Government and the Health Service Executive to safeguard its future. “I think they need to get real,” said John McWatt, 74. From next Monday, no new admissions will be permitted to various sections of the Roscommon town hospital after the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) made negative findings about its facilities. HIQA believe the oldstyle building falls short of modern-day standards. They want a commitment from the Government that temporary renovations will immediately be carried out on the HSE-run facility, and that a promise be made that, in the longer term, it will be completely rebuilt. However, one of the residents of the facility has spoken out, insisting the

care was “excellent”. He also said that the residents’ concerns were being “discounted” in the current controversy. For the past two and a half years, the Sacred Heart Hospital has been Mr McWatt’s home. A native of Scotland, he spent most of his life in England before emigrating to Co. Roscommon in 2002. His wife, Maura, was an Elphin native. She died in Castlecoote in September 2012 and, shortly after, John moved to the nursing home. He explained the great recovery he had made in the facility. “I have made it from a wheelchair to a walking stick, though physiotherapy and some targets in my own head,” said John. “I have been fortunate. “The facility is excellent. The staff are absolutely brilliant – the nursing staff, care staff, kitchen staff, the physio…I couldn’t speak more highly of them.” He said that the hospital provided a broad range of

Staff, Residents and friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital enjoying a cup of tea in St. Catherine’s Garden. Picture: Andrew Fox

services. “It is not just a residential home: it also gives physiotherapy to people who have head injuries, whether they are physical or strokes,” he said. “And it gives respite to

people who maybe need some more care and attention for a week at a time, or to give the relatives of the people who are looking after them, a break. “So, it is a question of physiotherapy, occupation-

Staff and friends of the Sacred Heart Hospital enjoying a walk around St. Catherine’s Garden. Picture: Andrew Fox

al therapy and respite.” Mr McWatt believes the closure of the accident and emergency unit at Roscommon Hospital was “scandalous” and that it would be appalling if the Sacred Heart Hospital suffered a similar fate. “Roscommon needs a State nursing home,” he said. “People have paid their taxes and God knows what all of their lives and, therefore, in their latter years, if there is a requirement for something like this, I think the State should, and could, provide it.” In their inspection report on the hospital, published in July, HIQA identified “breaches in residents’ privacy and dignity while being accommodated in the multi-occupancy rooms… of between four 11-bedded

areas”. Mr McWatt agreed that the facilities weren’t ideal, but said that HIQA needed to be mindful of the country’s financial constraints. “They could do with being upgraded, certainly,” he said. “For example, a room like this: it’s a four-bedded room. Two out of the four people need to use commodes and need assistance. I am sure it is the same in other rooms in this ward. “I don’t have a problem with raising the bar, but when you have got a country that has just come out of a recession, where there was a vast amount of austerity imposed upon the people, getting back on track is going to take a while.” Mr McWatt believes the

issue has now become a largely political one, with pressure on Health Minister Leo Varadkar to allocate up to €13 million towards building a new 50-bedded hospital. “The political issue is such that the beneficiaries of this place are, to a certain degree, discounted,” he said. “We had a pledge before about the A&E and that pledge wasn’t kept. I don’t really trust the Government at all. “I know they have got an election coming up, and in election time, you promise the populace the world, but it sometimes can be just a short-term promise. My two-pence worth might count for nothing. “But I hope people listen to what the county is saying about this place.”

Public meeting on Sacred Heart Hospital on Wednesday < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A public meeting will be held on the crisis surrounding the Sacred Heart Hospital, in Roscommon town, next Wednesday. The event, organised by the Hospital Action Committee (HAC), will take place in the Abbey Hotel in the county town at 8.30 pm. Health Minister Leo Varadkar has

turned down an invitation to attend, as has Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch. That’s according to HAC chairperson John McDermott. Representatives from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Health Service Executive have also been invited. HAC chairperson John McDermott said: “The meeting is open to all members of the public and we are

encouraging as many as possible to attend, to show their support for the retention of all services for our older people that are being provided at the Sacred Heart Hospital.” Admissions to the hospital are due to be restricted from next Monday after HIQA made a series of negative findings about the facilities in recent inspection reports. A spokesperson for the HSE, who

run the hospital, confirmed: “The HSE has received a 28 day notice of proposal from HIQA to restrict admissions in respect of Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. “The HSE are currently preparing a response to HIQA’s proposal to be submitted within the 28 day timeframe.” Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan said that he had been in contact with the

Department of Health over the matter. “I am hopeful that interim funding of up to €200,000 will be provided to carry out temporary renovations to bring the hospital up to standard,” he said. “I have also stressed to the department the importance of a funding allocation of up to €10 million to rebuild the facility.”

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NEW CHEF Taste the Products DISCOVER A WORLD OF TEMPTING, TASTY FOODS Castlemine Farm are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership at their Circular Road food kitchen. Bringing the best in professional skills and experience, Alan Burns of Umami Food Company joins Derek and Brendan Allen in their quest to bring the finest of local and international foods to their customers. Derek Allen told the Roscommon People what motivated him to entice Alan on board at Roscommon. “Alan comes with over 25 years’ experience in the food and beverage industry, having cooked in a variety of roles from personal chef to cooking for royalty and heads of state. He has worked as pastry chef in a 2 star Michelin restaurant and run his own award winning restaurant, The Wild Bergamot, in Scotland. The Wild Bergamot was Harden’s UK Restaurant Guide highest scoring restaurant in Scotland, 3 years running and also achieved Michelin Guide listings. It also won Scottish Restaurant Awards Rural Chef of the Year, Menu of the Year and Wine List of the Year. I have known Alan for 3 years and his passion for quality and his love of food makes him the ideal person to use our hand reared meats to produce appetizing and tasty foods for our customers.” Alan, who moved to Ireland in 2008, is looking forward to the opportunities the partnership will bring. “I’m really excited about the collaboration between myself, Brendan and Derek. I will be bringing great flavour’s to the dishes we are showcasing in the shop. By using the best of ingredients supplied by the brothers and cooking the meats long and slow to accentuate the natural flavours, we will be creating pies, pasties and ready meals that are wholesome and satisfying. The pastry in the pies will be made using real dripping from Castlemine beef (the way your granny used to do it) and the fillings will be melt-in-the-mouth meats served in a rich sauce”. For those customers who enjoy Castlemine Farm ready meals, Alan will be enhancing and improving the recipes. “They will include some of the old favourites such as lasagne and cottage pie, improved by my loving touch! We will however be introducing some new dishes, such as Chicken Saag, a lovely curry from the Punjab region of India, that will bring regional flavours from around the world, reflecting my extensive travels and work experience - think France, India, Morocco to name a few.” As well producing products for Castlemine Farm, Alan will also be bringing his own range of Umami Food Company products to Roscommon. “My own brand of products, which will include soups, pâtes, hummus and the like, will be available in the near future in the shop so look out for the brand...Umami Food Company...it’s all about taste!” On this Saturday, September 5th, Alan will be giving Castlemine customers a chance to taste the new products. From 2-4pm there will be tastings available in the shop and Alan will be on hand to talk to customers and get their feedback and ideas. He believes that it’s the customers who decide the products that get made. “We want you, the customers, to get involved in developing a range of exciting products you cannot live without! We’ve already been told that it’s time to get our Cornish Pasties back on the shelves. I’m going to be kept busy!”

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Fitzmaurice calls for action on rural crime < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald to provide Gardaí with more resources to tackle rural crime. The Roscommon-South Leitrim Deputy said that crime in rural Ireland had reached “epidemic levels” and said the Government were responsible. He said: “It is time that the Government and the Minister for Justice woke to the fact that the Gardaí are woefully underresourced and that criminals are now roaming around rural Ireland carrying out crimes with very little chance of getting caught. “This crime wave is not the fault of the Gardaí; it is the fault of the Government who have totally neglected the force. “We need the Taoiseach and

Michael Fitzmaurice TD

Minister Fitzgerald and the Garda Commissioner (Nóirín O’Sullivan) to formulate a realistic plan to tackle the rural crime wave and we need the Gardaí to immediately receive the resourc-

Cummins did not meet Lenihan In last week’s Roscommon People, it was stated that Cllr. John Cummins (right) had met with former government minister Conor Lenihan regarding Mr Lenihan’s potential involvement in Fianna Fáil’s Roscommon-Galway selection convention for the General Election. Cllr. Cummins has said that, in fact, no such meeting took place. We are happy to clarify this matter this week.

es that they require to put these criminals out of business. “The culture of fear that exists in rural Ireland with regard to crime has to be tackled head on.”

Castlemine Farm Shop, Circular Rd, Roscommon Saturday September 5th 2-4pm Chance to win Hamper Prizes and Tasting Vouchers

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

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Friday Achill is more than sound; it’s special. With no trip to France this year, we’ve been living off hastily-organised mini mini-breaks; the last of which happened just before the school bell rang. We brought tents, but there were a lot of us in it so we’d rented a house, just in case; after all, you don’t have to assemble the house yourself and naturally, we didn’t trust the weather. Our destination was Achill; the whole weekend would be lived under a Mayo spell. I don’t know much about Achill. When I was a kid, our location of choice was usually Enniscrone. In later years I discovered the exotic lure of Salthill, which to us seemed amazing in the early 1980s, only to look a bit the worst for wear when we began to check in on it again years later. Achill too is ‘showing its age’ in certain respects, but that’s also part of its charm; it reminds you of summer holidays in the 1970s and ‘80’s. In any case, its raw beauty is timeless. Between adults and children, there were twenty-four of us in all. No wonder someone suggested that we buy a lotto ticket – it’s the sort of thing groups of people do on weekends away, I suppose. We briefly discussed how we would spend our winnings. Then, the inevitable idle chat about how we’d share the winnings and speculation on how much of it we’d give away. Falling over one another with our phantom generosity…! Arriving on the island, we set up a couple of tents in the garden while also settling into the house. In the hotel on the hill, the members of a stag party were gathering. In a room off the bar, the ‘stags’ had a pig roasting. No one batted an eyelid at that, least of all the poor pig. A slow pint when you’re on a weekend break is a lovely experience. Three of us settled in for just an hour. We watched the stags and took in our surroundings. Two men walked in with two guitars. One large, the other not so large (the men, not the guitars). They ‘played’ Jim McCann and Luke Kelly and other classics. The ‘stags’ were quiet until one made a loud quip and that was enough to raise the decibel levels and set them off. When we left the bar that evening the merry ‘stags’ were taking photographs of the unfortunate pig on the spit.

Saturday On Saturday, the island revealed its spectacular beauty to us as we drove around, stopping here and there to savour the magical scenery. It is sensational; on a par with anywhere in the world, I imagine. Much of Achill is made up of hilly and rough land which is laden with small houses, many of them at unusual angles, the landscape dotted with small flocks of quizzical sheep. The sheep ‘park’ on the road as often as in a field; oblivious to the stresses

Cillian Lunt, Mark Fox, Cormac Treacy, Seán Sexton, Brian Duna and Shane Porter pictured on their first day at school at Kilteevan National School. Picture: Andrew Fox

of the world. It is quaint and charming, and it replaces the hurly-burly of life with a welcome calmness. We have a fine dinner in a restaurant/ bar which is overlooking the sea. On the short drive there, and everywhere between Roscommon and Achill, Mayo flags fly proudly ahead of the big game with Dublin. It is now Saturday night, and for a short while a few of us pop back into the hotel on the hill. Alas, there are no men with guitars. The ‘stags’ had left that morning to tour around; now some of them have returned, and they are showing signs of wear and tear. The proprietor tell us he’s had a good summer, good news which surprises us; he explains that because the weather was so bad, many visitors from the holiday homes, camper vans, mobile homes and tents, spent lots of time in the hotel, as opposed to on the beautiful but rain-battered beaches. The hotel had certainly been buzzing on Saturday night. We were about to order a final drink at closing time when the bar shut quite abruptly. I think the proprietor was a bit nervous because a few of the stags were getting boisterous. It was then that we got the text, all the way from Down The Hatch in Roscommon town. We had indeed won the lotto! Fiona’s name had been drawn in the St. Joseph’s 50-50 Draw. We – well, Fiona – were €402 to the good. We had won the lotto, but the bar in the hotel on the hill was still closed, and, unlike the pig on the spit, this barman was not for turning.

Sunday It usually happens when the Irish rugby team are trailing in an important match and next thing they’re within sight of

the opposition’s line and attacking in waves, and you find yourself out of your chair, shouting at the television, as if your actions could possibly influence what’s happening. It’s not suited to golf or snooker – this jumping out of your chair and shouting at the telly thing – but it’s perfect for rugby, would suit horseracing and can be utilised too when a boxer has his opponent on the ropes. Probably the most memorable ‘usage’ of it that I can recall came in 1983 when Eamonn Coghlan passed out his Soviet opponent on the final bend and coasted to the World 5000 Metres Gold. That was a never to be forgotten outof-your-chair-and-roar-at-the-telly moment. We were at it again on Sunday when Mayo dragged a sensational draw from seeming certain defeat with a great comeback against Dublin. We were out of our seats, waving Mayo on, shouting at the telly, screaming at the ref, watching the clock with a mixture of dread, elation and sheer fear. The tension was almost unbearable. When Mayo came from seven behind to draw level, and with the Dubs dizzy, the Connacht champions had a glorious chance to win it. We roared them on and willed the ball over the bar. But the chance went and the game swung back down the other end and now, as the Dubs awoke from their slumber, we visualised another epic Mayo heartbreak (‘Do you remember the year we were seven down, drew level in the last nine minutes, missed a chance and then lost it?’) but Cluxton’s sat-nav was banjaxed and common sense prevailed and the war ended in a draw. I had placed my faith in Mayo. Perhaps the biggest danger now is that there is a growing assumption that they are best placed to win the replay.

It is still going to take some performance to beat Dublin. But I think Mayo will win on Saturday, and I think they will then beat Kerry in the final. And if that happens, even the sheep in Achill will surely look up, show some emotion and join in one of the great parties of all time.

Monday Imagine being born into the world since January 1st 2010. Imagine being that young! Not only have you missed Italia ’90 – by twenty years – you’ve missed the invasion of Iraq, the emergence of Barack Obama, the rise of Tyrone and Armagh footballers, Fergie time (remember Alex?), Bertie Ahern, Diego Maradona in his prime, the world according to Michael Jackson, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Cold War, Elvis and the Beatles, life before the Internet, the jailing and freeing of Nelson Mandela, the OJ Simpson trial, 9/11, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and, of course, the birth of the phenomenon known as Dáithí Ó Sé. Still, there is so much to look forward to… The kids born after 2010 are so much more advanced than Alexander Graham Bell’s envious friends; our four and five year olds all but tweeted from the womb: I’m on my way #Let the fun begin! Anyways, they started ‘big school’ this week, and from what I could see it was all quite seamless, which is a credit to the great groundwork done in playschools and to the warmth and kindness shown to our children this week (by teachers) when they stepped into their new environment. Our own five-year-old, Matthew, was amongst those starting out. It’s a great milestone for these children and it’s quite an experience to watch them take these first, tentative, brave steps into

the big wide world with all its mystery and challenges. The very best of luck to all in this week’s ‘first day at school’ club.

Tuesday To save you rushing out and reading the full 300-odd page Fennelly Report (I know, I know, I’m probably too late) I can provide you with a quick summary. Enda’s vindicated. You want more details? Well, it turns out that the idea of gently ushering former Garda Commissioner Callinane towards the exit door never even crossed Enda’s mind. When the thenSecretary of the Department of Justice Brian Purcell made an early-morning call to the Commissioner, it was in the faint hope of getting a cuppa and some biscuits. As it happens, Callinane jumped ship after Purcell’s call; but it had nothing to do with Enda. So what happens next? This is what happens next. Fianna Fail are putting down a motion of no confidence in Enda. When the Dail eventually resumes, TDs will huff and puff and exchange some mock outrage and a lot of very average insults. As the er…tension mounts, David Davin-Power will stand outside Leinster House, call up his most serious expression and reveal the sensational result: Enda survives. Following a ‘nightcap’ in the Dail bar/Buswell’s, accompanied by various knowing glances and lame quips, everyone will go to bed. There are some estimates that the bill for the Fennelly Report will be around €2m. No pensions of top civil servants/politicians were hurt during the making of this drama/comedy.

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Siobhan’s charity run in honour of late father

Daniel (first class), Matthew, Eoin, Daniel and Cathal pictured as they started their first day at Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School. Picture: Andrew Fox

Cruise’N for Crumlin fun fundraiser on Sunday The annual Cruise’N for Crumlin event takes place this Sunday the 6th of September in Paddy Finn’s, Kilteevan, Co. Roscommon. It is an 8.5km/10km run or walk in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. The run commences at approximately two o’clock but registration will begin at 1.30 pm.

The entry fee is €15. A real fun day is guaranteed. The run/walk is followed with a barbecue along with events for the kids such as face-painting, music and bouncing castles. There will also be a raffle during the day with loads of fabulous prizes. This is also a massive day in the sporting calendar, so why not grab yourself a burger and come down

and watch the All-Ireland Hurling Final! Everyone is welcome. This is a fantastic event that is in its sixth year. Last year, our event raised €3,633 and in 2013 we raised €5,860. Your support is much appreciated. For more information contact Marion on 087-2482810 or Geraldine on 087-2314991.

Local woman Siobhan Kilroe will run from Roscommon town to Athlone on Saturday, September 26, in memory of her late father, Michael Craven. Siobhan is inviting members of the public to join her on the run/walk. The event begins at The Square, Roscommon at 11 am on the day. The Challenge, named ‘Run for Mick’, is in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice’s palliative care team, which provides care and support to families where a loved one has terminal cancer. This trek played a significant part of Michael’s life, making it a very poignant route for Siobhan to run in his memory. Siobhan will be supported on the day by the Roscommon Harriers and local GAA clubs, family and friends. She is asking the public to join in and support the venture. She said: “It is for such a worthy cause. You can walk or run any distance, for that loved one, family member or friend, that has had the care, is in the care, or will need the care in the future.” People taking part can run or walk, any distance from 1km to 32km! On the night, there will be refreshments and a presentation ceremony in Carthy’s Porterhouse, Roscommon (from 8.30 pm). For more information, call 086Siobhan Kilroe. 8045777.

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There was a large turnout at The Demesne, Castlerea on Thursday last for the protest march. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘WE WON’T BE INTIMIDATED’ Hundreds gather in Castlerea for march over cruel attack < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

Up to 500 people took part in a march in Castlerea last Thursday evening as a show of solidarity with the family of the 90-year-

old man who was cruelly attacked in the town’s park earlier in the week. People in the community were still reeling in shock after the unprovoked assault on the popular retired businessman, from Knock-

roe, Castlerea. Last Monday week, the frail pensioner was strolling through the Demesne when, at about 8.30 pm, a man in his 20s/30s attacked him with his own umbrella, robbed around

Pictured at The Demesne, Castlerea on Thursday last were Rebecca, Marese, June, Seán, Barry and Cara Gill. Picture: Andrew Fox

€300 from the man and left him lying in shrubs. He was “battered and bruised” in the incident, Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice said. Cllr. Fitzmaurice, of Fianna Fáil, organised last week’s march: he took to Facebook on Thursday morning to encourage widespread participation. The purpose of the exercise, he wrote, was “to show this and any other thug that the good people of Castlerea won’t take any more s**t from these people.” His call was certainly heeded: hundreds gathered at The Square, Castlerea, and made their way through the Demesne and returned to the startingpoint. “It was the community coming out to show that they won’t tolerate this type of thing happening in Castlerea,” said Cllr. Fitzmaurice. “It was also to bring people back to the Demesne and to show them that they will use the park and won’t be bullied or intimidated by anybody.” He said that although the incident was a terrible one, it was also an isolated attack. Following last week’s march, he said that

Pictured at The Demesne, Castlerea on Thursday last were Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, Bríd Callaghan and Terry McGowan. Picture: Andrew Fox

there was a renewed sense that local residents would continue to use the facility on a regular basis.

“There might have been a bit of fear there, but this gave people encouragement that there neighbours

are there and they are all going to stand together on any issue like this,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice said.

Pictured at The Demesne, Castlerea on Thursday last were Eddie Curran, Greg Bruen, Sgt. Kevin Sexton, Molly and Cllr. Nigel Dineen and Mark Gannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘MAKE THEIR PARENTS PAY’ Hearse attacked by gang of ‘thugs’

OPEN MORNING - MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2015 AT 12.30PM The damage caused to a hearse in Ballaghaderreen. < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Over €3,000 worth of damage was caused to a hearse in Ballaghaderreen last week, after it was attacked by a gang of youths. They have been described as “thugs” by a local councillor. Local Gardaí said that, at 7.20 pm on Tuesday, August 25, the vehicle was parked at a car park on Market Street. Several of its windows and lights were smashed and paintwork was scratched. The owners of the hearse, Kilgarriff’s Funeral Directors, have spoken of their outrage over the incident. Noel Gibbons, the owner of the 1996

Mercedes hearse, said: “We are horrified by it. It was a shock. You read about this sort of stuff, but you don’t think it will happen on your doorstep.” A spokesperson for Castlerea Garda Station said that three juveniles were questioned over the matter, and that a file was being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions. Cllr. Michael Mulligan, of Sinn Féin, has condemned the incident, and called for the parents of those responsible to pay for the damage caused. “I thought I’d seen and heard everything but this is a first to me,” he said. “They are known…who committed this crime. Will they pay for the dam-

Cllr. Maura Hopkins, Senator John Kelly, Cllr. Michael Mulligan and Noel Gibbons.

age? Not at all. They are young thugs. “They laugh at us. They laugh at the Gardaí and the law, and they laugh at the owners of the hearse. “This section of the law has to be changed so the parents are made pay.”

Sacred Heart Hospital ‘keeps over 350 people out of nursing homes’ The work of staff at the Sacred Heart HosDeputy Naughten added: “This €15.5m pital in Roscommon ensures that in excess is less than the total amount of money that of 350 people each year are able to remain is required to refurbish the remaining parts in their own homes rather than having to go of the Sacred Heart Hospital, which would into long-term care, Independent TD Denis ensure that it is not downgraded. Naughten said. “I know that Health Minister Leo Varad“An analysis of the use of the 15 reha- kar is fully aware of the situation with the bilitation and respite beds in St. Catherine’s Sacred Heart Hospital. Ward at the Sacred Heart Hospital shows “And I now hope that he overrules the that over 350 people a year avail of this HSE by ensuring that the funding is prointensive support, which allows them to vided to secure the long-term future of the return to their own family homes instead of hospital.” having to go into a nursing home,” he said. “If the Sacred Heart Hospital were to be downsized, then these beds would be unsustainable under the current funding structure. “As a result, hundreds of older people would not be able to avail of intensive rehabilitative support, which allows them to return to their own homes, rather than going into long-term care. “The respite beds at the hospital also provide valuable support to family carers and gives them a break that allows them to continue to provide 24/7 care to their older relative. “The amazing figure about St. Catherine’s Ward is that by helping older people and families, it keeps over 350 people out of long term care and it saves the HSE over €15.5m each year in reduced fees under the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Denis Naughten TD Scheme.”

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There’s a Louis-shaped void in this season’s X Factor as the Foulsome Foursome fail to impress

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Having worked with Louis Walsh in the past, our columnist missed him from the X Factor panel of judges on Saturday, and, “even though his feedback was getting a bit tired”, she wants the genial Mayo man brought back! It’s series 12; (and while every year I promise the luckiest husband alive that I won’t tune in), last Saturday, as I perched myself in front of the box, armed with a bottle of wine and a curry to watch the caustic crew, i.e. the worthless lifeforms, the most irritating bimbos, and the obsessive compulsive, mindless pieces of fluff who

look like they’ve all undergone brain bypasses…call them what you will – I do – throttle their way through the X Factor’s debut show, I have to say, I really do miss our lovely Louis. You see, I adore Louis; he’s a gent. I have worked with him several times in the past, and, even though his feedback to previous ‘performers’ was getting a bit tired, unimaginative and repetitive – come on, how many times can we listen to Louis telling auditionees “you can sing, you can dance, you’re a little popstar,” or, my favourite, “you’re a van driver from Croydon,” to Ben Haenow – er, I’d say it was a safe bet he knew that; did Syco Simon have to replace our favourite judge with DJ Grim Rickshaw – or whatever his name is? Who the hell is he? Am I the only one who’s never heard of this ‘celebrity’ judge with the hair that looks like a toilet brush? At least our Louis has nice hair, a personality, a heart of gold and a few, (if somewhat dubious) little sayings; and he also always championed the Irish performers who now have nobody in their corner.

As for Rita Ora; is the enfant terrible a bit of a Billy-No-Mates? I only ask ‘cos she did say “I want to be your friend,” to auditionee Lauren Murray; and is she lacking in sibling support, ‘cos again, she told girl band from the Philippines, The Fourth Power, “I want to be your sister.” Wow, after those declarations of desperation, I thought poor Rita would surely be seen scattering the ashes of her street cred down the Thames. I particularly felt sorry for pretty little Mullingar student Kellie Kiernan who looked fabulous and who did herself, her family and the Irish proud but who unfortunately fell foul of the judges when nerves got the better of her, bless her, leading the sun-tanned one to irritatingly call her “babe,” and mediocre male Grimshaw to shoulder shrug and unsympathetically tell her, “I know it’s terrifying in here but that’s kind of the deal.” Really Grimmy? Cut her a bit of slack; it’s a daunting task for such a young girl. Why don’t you call me if you ever hit puberty Rick because I’d hardly consider that a reputable critique

from someone who probably feasts on his ego whilst worshipping his massive supply of hair products and who thinks it was ok to put ‘Techno Susan,’ the twerking 60-year-old granny from Brighton through with four yeses for her repulsive mauling of ‘No Limit’ by 2 Unlimited despite the fact she failed to hit one single note!!! Yes judges, ya really hitched your wagon to that one didn’t ya! Hold on there a minute while I get my night vision goggles and go looking for your grip on reality, ‘cos I think you’ve all seriously lost it! And it’s not just me; take a look at the reported massive drop of almost two million viewers if you don’t believe me! I’m no expert talentspotter like former judge Louis, who has, by the way, managed some of Ireland’s most successful acts, but in my opinion last Saturday’s opening episode, showcasing screeching, fifth rate karaoke fodder, was probably the naffest, daftest, most mawkish ‘singing’ contest on the planet. (Oh ok, hold on, second naffest, we do have The Voice of Ireland). I have to say, and in the words of Louis, “the performance of the night” for

me was Olly Murs’ (proof that disguising the fact you can’t sing by wearing a pair of tight-fitting trousers does work), ‘devastation’ as he whinged on co-conspirator, sorry co-presenter, Caroline Flack’s shoulder when his former ‘Small Town Blaggers,’ bandmate Jon Goodey, who looked like a nice guy, but who failed to even hold his own attention, neglected to make an impact. Seriously, readers, Olly’s lickle pinched up face was a picture, bless. Carlsberg don’t do ‘devastation,’ but if they did… As for Kellie from Mullingar, not to worry love, there’s always The Voice of Ireland, God love you, and at least you won’t ever have the dubious pleasure of making it through X Factor’s so-called ‘singing’ contest, because let’s face it, past winners do seem to have faded into obscurity. I’d say you had a lucky escape hon. As for Grim Rickshaw… well it appears his real talent so far lies in his ability to keep his silly hair upright, and for the record, pretty boy, I’ve got turnips rotting in my vegetable drawer with prettier hair; so there! Just sayin’.

Warm welcome for Argentinian Ambassador to Ireland < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Argentina’s Ambassador to Ireland, Silvia Merega, received a very warm reception when she visited Co. Roscommon on Friday, August 21st. Councillors gathered in the council chamber in the Courthouse, Roscommon town, for a

Cathaoirleach of Roscommon Co. Council Cllr. Paddy Kilduff and Director of Services Majella Hunt making a presentation to the Argentenian Ambassador, Her Excellency Silvia Merega, at a reception in her honour ar Roscommon Council. Also in picture is Majella Hunt, Acting County Manager. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

function to welcome her to the county. It was the council and Senator Terry Leyden, of Fianna Fáil, who invited Ms Merega to the county. Argentina has a close association with Co. Roscommon: the Sacred Heart Church in Roscommon town was partly funded by Argentinian people.

Ms Merega was brought on a tour of the Church by Fr McLoughlin, the parish priest, and Monsignor Travers. She also had lunch at the nearby Abbey Hotel and after the council function, she concluded her visit to the county by visiting Castlecoote Lodge, owned by Senator Leyden and his wife, Mary.

Picture shows the Argentinian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Silvia Merega, at a reception in her honour at Roscommon Council Chamber with councillors and Executive staff of Roscommon Co. Council. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Pictured are (back) Laurita Blewitt, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice; Brendan Nugent, Angelina Nugent. Front row: Cynthia Clampett, Mayo/Roscommon Hospice; Tommy Marren, David Cawley.

The Art of Hypnosis to mesmerise audiences at Arts Centre! Looking for a hilarious night out with a difference? Roscommon Arts Centre has got just the thing for you! Join Jason O’Callaghan on Saturday, September 19, as he brings the mystical art of hypnosis to the stage in this breathtaking and hilarious show which will amaze and delight audiences. This innovative and unconventional comedy hypnosis entertainment act promises to provide plenty of laughter and fun. Jason’s training and experience as a Trinity College Master Psychologist, together with his years of experience as an entertainer, assures a great night’s entertainment.

His show delivers a comedic performance and a demonstration of the amazing powers of the unconscious mind and the power that each of us can tap into. Watch Jason as he hypnotises volunteers to forget their own name, believe that they are world famous celebrities, participants on the X Factor, that they can speak to Aliens or that their belt is actually a live snake! So why not get a gang of friends together for a great Saturday night out. You never know, you could end up being the star of the show! Booking now at Roscommon Arts Centre on 090 66 25824/ www. roscommonartscentre.ie

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice Foundation is asking you to have a gettogether next month for this year’s annual coffee morning. Mark Thursday September 17th into your diary to host a coffee morning/ day/night with your friends, family, work colleagues or neighbours. If you can’t organise a get-together on September 17th then don’t worry, you can have it whenever it suits. Why not have a coffee event at the next meeting of your club, ladies group, men’s shed, school event, mother and baby group, etc. while helping those in your local community who need the care of our Hospice Palliative care team. If you are unable to host your own coffee morning you can call in to one of the many hosts in your local community who are organising one, keep

an eye on our website, Facebook page and local media nearer to the event. Also you can join Mid West Radio and Roscommon/Mayo Hospice at our big Coffee Morning at the TR Royal Theatre, Castlebar on Thursday September 17th from 9.30 am. Tickets available from Mid West Radio. Alternatively, you can make a donation to us directly at the hospice office (094- 93 88666) or online at www. hospice.ie. The national coffee morning is supported by Bewleys so we will send you your FREE coffee pack along with all the relevant information. Your support and kind generosity would be most appreciated. For more information contact Josephine on 094-93 88666 or email info@hospice.ie

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3 Amigos Singers Circle Returns ‘The autumn days are here again and the night winds chilly blow’ – and that can only mean South Roscommon Singers Circle is back after the ‘summer’ break. The first session of the new season takes place in Murray’s, Knockcroghery, on Saturday, September 5, and the singing starts around 9.30 pm. There might even be a Mayo or Dublin song in the mix, so please do come along and join in the merriment – admission is free and all are welcome. Up Mayo!!! ‘I give you the gallant old West, boys, Where rallied our bravest and best When Ireland lay broken and bleeding Hurrah for the men of the West.’

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Comhaltas Music Classes The long-running traditional music classes hosted by Roscommon branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will resume on Monday 7th of September and continue until 14th December in the Hyde Centre, Roscommon. In addition to young people, it is intended to cater for adults, whether beginners or otherwise. Junior class will commence at 6.30 pm followed by improvers/advanced. The final class will cater for adults (if there is a demand). Tutors will be multi-instrumentalist Mary Jo. Fitzpatrick B.A. (Music) and Michael Cully, also a very proficient tutor. For more information, contact Liam Ó Cuinneagáin at 090 66 26729 (evenings) or 086 3345 817.

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Carmel and Dave on stage in the Country Ballroom A wonderful night of dancing is in prospect at the County Ballroom in the Tulsk Inn on Saturday night. Two of the most popular artists who play at the venue, Carmel McLoughlin and Dave Lawlor, will play almost four hours of super music, providing dancers with a spectacular night of enjoyment. Doors will open at 9.30 pm. Admission on this night €10, with free draw for some valuable prizes. The owners of the Country Ballroom, Pat and Selina Galvin, and promoter Eugene Murphy are now planning their third anniversary night in the coming weeks. It is hoped to carry out a major draw on the night in support of Pieta House, who aims to prevent suicide and self-harm. The details of this draw have still to be worked out with Pieta House representatives in Co. Roscommon. The owners and promoter are thrilled to be making arrangements for their third anniversary and look forward to inviting all of their friends to join them for a special celebration.

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RosFM to rafﬂe heifer as station celebrates ten years on air To mark ten years on air, RosFM Community Radio is holding a monster raffle, with a prize fund of almost €3,000. The first prize is a top quality Charolais heifer or the cash equivalent of €1,300. Other prizes include cash sums, holiday breaks and fuel vouchers. The raffle is in aid of the RosFM’s ongoing Disability Development and Training, with tickets costing only €5 or €10 for a book of three.

The draw will take place at the RosFM Studios on Friday, October 23, when RosFM will host an open day to mark 10 years of broadcasting a community radio service to Roscommon town and its environs. At the launch of the draw, RosFM chairperson Bernard Kearney said that he was delighted for RosFM to have reached such an important milestone and he expressed his gratitude to all those who have sup-

ported and listened to RosFM over the years. RosFM is funded by Pobal, through its Community Services Programme, but also relies on fundraising and commercial activities to fund the station. Mr Kearney said that he hoped that “the community would support local members selling tickets in their respective areas.” RosFM is available on the radio at 94.6FM and streaming live on the web at www.rosfm.ie

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Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were John Neilan, Lisa Coyle, Kenneth Hanley and Adam Leonard.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Alan Martin, Kay Walsh and Richard Lohan.

Out & About

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Pictured (left) at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Dinny Gould, Pat McCarthy and Christy Mangan.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Ailbhe and Lisa O’Boyle.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Agnes Dunne, Jane Byrne and Teresa Moran.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Sinéad McMonagle and Ollie Gately.

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last were Pauline and Jim Doogan.

Alan Martin pictured with friends as he enjoyed his stag party at the Roscommon Races on Monday evening last.

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Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Jane Tierney, Séan Ward and Marie Tiernan.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Brendan Arrigan, Dolores O’Flynn, Cathy McCarroll and Hugh Davey.

Out & About

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Our survey says…there was a big send-off for Seamus!

here was a large crowd in attendance at popular Roscommon town hostelry JJ Harlow’s (The Square) recently when a retirement function was held in honour of Seamus Ward. Seamus, of Creggs, recently retired after forty years as Tuam Regional Office Manager of Ordnance Survey Ireland. Family and friends were out in force to wish Seamus well on his retirement and a

very enjoyable night was had by all. Quite apart from his work role, Seamus is a well-known community figure and, as noted by our columnist Frank Brandon last week, a popular member of the famous Castlerea Brass and Reed Band. Photographer Andrew Fox popped in for the Roscommon People and presents some images from the night…

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Annette, Seamus, Amanda, Aidan and Laura Scanlon, Mary and Seamus Ward.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Brendan McDonnell, Fred Finch and Tom O’Reilly.

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Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Kayleigh de Jong and James O’Connor.

Jane Tierney.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Marian Shally and Seán Keane.

Pictured in JJ Harlow’s were Richie Ryan, Sheila Kearns and Carmel Finch.

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Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Linda Connolly, Michael Naughton and Marian Connolly.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Michael Egan, Fiona Tully, Cathal O’Connor, Linda Connolly, Oisín Naughton, Ursula Hannon and Rikki O’Gara.

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epresenting St Coman’s, Roscommon, Fiona Tully, and the Siobhan Tully/Linda Connolly combination, took home gold medals in their respective grades at The World Handball Championships in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

recently. In the Men’s flagship Open Doubles event, St Coman’s Rikki O’Gara and Ballaghaderreen’s Joe McCann played sensationally to reach the final, taking out very strong Irish and American opposition along the way.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Nigel Neilan, Rikki O’Gara, Ann Naughton and Eugene Kelly.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Michael Egan, Dominic Martin and Fiona Tully.

No wonder there was a big welcome for the entire local contingent – players and mentors – when a celebration function was held for Roscommon’s trail-blazing handballers in Hannon’s Hotel on Wednesday night, August 26th last!

Pictured at a reception in Hannon’s Hotel for the St Coman’s handballers who excelled at the World Games were Joan and John O’Gara.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Cathal O’Connor, Fr. Ray Browne and Fiona Tully.

Pictured in Hannon’s Hotel were Patricia Kelly, Martin Donoghue, Aengus Cunningham and Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher.

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Strokestown Agricultural Show A SHOW FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

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Noting that some committee members have actually given a phenomenal more than sixty years’ service, Mr. O’Beirne stressed that everyone involved works in a voluntary capacity. He welcomed the fact that a number of young people have joined as stewards, noting that many are following in their parents’ footsteps by becoming involved at committee level. Agricultural shows, he noted, are struggling due to lack of funding and lack of young people becoming involved, and accordingly he was delighted with the support of sponsors and the arrival of some ‘new blood’ on to the committee. Mr. O’Beirne thanked everyone for attending the launch and expressed the hope that the 2015 Strokestown Show will be well supported and will prove to be a big success.

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tember next the highlights of this year’s ‘Strokestown schedule’ will include the Angus Society All-Ireland Finals with prize fund of €10,000, the €5,000 All-Ireland Nutrius Animal Feeds Beef Bullock Championship and the €2,000 Greenvale Animal Feeds All-Ireland Beef Heifer Final. Also taking place will be the €1,200 Hanly’s Hardware and Spar Supermarket All-Ireland Calf Classes. There will be classes in Hereford, Charolais, Limousin, Belgian Blue, Simmental and Shorthorn, with All-Ireland finals in Limousin, Simmental and Shorthorn. As for sheep classes, there will be a range of these, including Suffolk, Texel, Charolais and Commercial. There is a Champion and Reserve in each section and the Supreme Champion of the Show. An important and very popular part of the show are the farm and garden produce displays, including fruit and vegetables, hay and pasture, turf, adult and junior cookery, honey, eggs, butter, jams, handcrafts, etc. New to this section is a qualifier for the All-Ireland Christmas Baking Championship, sponsored by Al Hayes Motors, with a prize-fund of €750 (final at Eyrecourt Show on Sunday, September 20th).

Sunday’s highlights On Sunday the Strokestown Park Irish Draught Broodmare Champion-

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ships will be held, featuring a €2,000 prize fund. This is sponsored by the Callery Family Endowment Fund. There will be a range of horse and pony showing classes, including Driving for Style and Appearance. There will be a Donkey Derby (€100 prize for winner), a great Dog Show, Poultry Section and much more.

Family Fun Sunday is very much Family Day at Strokestown Show. There will be a Little Miss and Little Master Show, a Miss Teen competition, Glamorous Granny event and of course the ever-popular Baby Show. Winner of the Best Dressed Lady award will receive a €500 prize and the person deemed to be the Best Dressed Gent will receive a €200 prize. There will be amusements for children on both days, including FREE bouncy castles! It is hoped that a Tug O’War exhibition will be staged and there will be a Puissance Wall competition in association with The County Roscommon Hunt.

Dog Show It has been very noticeable in recent years that Dog Shows are growing in popularity. This has certainly been the case in Strokestown and organisers are preparing for their biggest Dog Show yet, taking place on Sunday, 13th of September. There will be classes for just about every breed of dog you can think of!

Sponsors of this popular section are Emlagh Lodge Veterinary Clinic, C&D Pet Foods and Mackle Pet Foods. New to the Dog Show this year is a qualifier for the All-Ireland Irish Native Breed Championship Final being held at Eyrecourt Show on September 20th.

Entertainment for children… There will be a real family atmosphere in the grounds of Strokestown Park House on both days. Catering for children is uppermost in the minds of the organisers. There will be FREE bouncy castles and slides for kids throughout both days. There will also be numerous further amusements. Performing ponies will be in attendance too!

Visit the fabulous Walled Gardens One of the really special relatively new attractions at the fabulous Strokestown Park House are the Walled Gardens. A visit is highly recommended. On the Sunday of the Show, the six-acre Walled Gardens will be open, free of charge, to the public. Thanks to the Callery family for this gesture.

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Strokestown ﬁghting back after being ‘ravaged and savaged by decline’ < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

The sun was beaming down on Strokestown on Tuesday morning; there was a distinctive scent of positivity in the air. The 149th annual agricultural and industrial show will take place soon, an event that will attract thousands of people to the area – and community activists are busy ensuring it will be as successful as ever. The lobby of the Percy French Hotel, meanwhile, is decorated in Mayo col-

Shane Lynskey and Mary Dolan at the offices of the Strokestown Community Development. Picture: Andrew Fox

ours. The popular venue is primely placed as a stopoff point for supporters making their way to Croke Park for big matches. Last Sunday, Mayo folk crammed into the venue as they travelled for the drawn All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin, and the hotel’s coffers – like the GAA’s – are set to profit from Saturday’s replay. Nevertheless, aside from big events like these, Strokestown is struggling: like other rural towns, it has been decimated by the recession. “It has been ravaged and

savaged by decline,” said local councillor Eugene Murphy, of Fianna Fáil. “Irrespective of who is in government, they must come up with a plan for rural Ireland.” Shane Lynskey, the treasurer of Strokestown Community Development Association, also lamented the decline of the northeast Roscommon town. “The town has regressed insofar as a lot of businesses have closed over the years,” he said. “The number of pubs has decreased. When I was going to primary school,

there was 26 pubs; now there are only six. “What I would like to see happen is the rejuvenation of the town, whereby vacant premises’ are tackled and reconstructed and made habitable again, and (thus) increase the population.” Despite the effects of the recession, Cllr. Murphy said that the Strokestown community had been “fighting very well” to keep afloat. A number of events are staged throughout the year which provide the local economy with a much-

needed boost. “We have six or seven events that stretch from early spring until the final one in October – the Féile Strokestown,” he said. “That is so beneficial to the economic activity of the town. “Without that base of financial support – whether it is the show to the Easter parade or whatever – we couldn’t, and we wouldn’t, survive. “We are most grateful to the people of the locality for the financial support that they give, time and time again. There is a

Maura Mullooly, John O’Beirne, Cllr Eugene Murphy and Michael Carlos pictured as they prepare for the Strokestown Show. Picture: Andrew Fox

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It’s almost show-time! Cllr Eugene Murphy, John O’Driscoll and John O’Beirne pictured on the grounds of Strokestown Park House on Tuesday. Picture: Andrew Fox

great fighting spirit in this town.” The agricultural show has been held in Strokestown since 1866. John O’Beirne, its chairperson, said: “We are not the oldest show in the country but, if we make it to next year, we will be the only show in the country to have run 150 years without a break.” That impressive run was not punctuated by the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in 2001, which rocked the agricultural industry. Mr O’Beirne said that Strokestown’s show was the only one in the country not cancelled that year.

The event provides a “huge boost” to the town, he agreed. “The (Percy French) hotel will be full on that weekend, and the bed and breakfast is generally filled as well,” said Mr O’Beirne. “Pubs do well; restaurants do well; take-aways do well. Everybody gets a bite of the cherry. Between the Saturday and Sunday, we bring people from every county in Ireland – and we bring horses from the North on Sunday.” A hotel is an asset that is not enjoyed by many towns in Co. Roscommon: the bigger towns of

Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen and Boyle have all lost theirs. Mr O’Beirne said: “If a town loses a hotel, it loses everything because you can tell people: ‘I will meet you in the hotel for a coffee.’ It’s not the same to say to someone that you will meet them in a restaurant or a pub. “A hotel is a neutral ground: it’s a lovely place to meet people. We need it.” The hotel heavily benefits from passing traffic because it is one of the few towns not bypassed on the N5 from Dublin to Westport. That will change in the

coming years, however. Roscommon County Council have identified a preferred route for the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue Road Project, which represents a distance of 35 kilometres. When constructed, commuters would avoid Strokestown, Tulsk, Ballinagare and Frenchpark. This worries Cllr. Murphy, amongst others. “The bypass is a huge challenge,” he said. “A bypass has a very negative side for a hotel, restaurant, coffee shop or filling station.” Another business worried about the impact that would have is

Strokestown Park House, which is the home of the Irish National Famine Museum. It will host next week’s two-day show. That is particularly fitting because it was the Packenham Mahons, the owners of the 18th century palladian mansion at the time, who founded the show 149 years ago. Strokestown Park House is a much-treasured facility, which is thriving. “We have had a great summer,” said John O’Driscoll, its curator and director. “The weather wasn’t really great, but we had good visitor numbers. “It was a good year

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Connaughton, Kilduff to snub FF ‘inquiry’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Cllrs. Paddy Kilduff and Ivan Connaughton have been summoned by Fianna Fáil to attend a meeting with the party’s investigation committee next Tuesday – but neither man plans to turn up. They have been asked to go to a hotel in Dublin, as part of an investigation into complaints made against them by Cllr. John Keogh, their south Roscommon colleague. Cllr. Keogh made a complaint against Cllr. Paddy Kilduff over a personal feud. Connaughton, who is indirectly involved in the impasse, has also been the subject of a complaint by Cllr. Keogh. Cllr. Connaughton said: “I will not be attending. I sent a letter to Fianna Fáil three weeks ago, asking them to substantiate the claim made against me within two weeks.

Councillors Paddy Kilduff, Ivan Connaughton and John Keogh.

“Over three weeks have passed and I have received nothing. I don’t know what

I am being called up.” Cllr. Kilduff declined to comment when contacted

on Wednesday, but it is understood that he will also not attend.

Launch of Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service Roscommon Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service is a new service in County Roscommon which will be launched on Monday, 7th of September at 3.30 pm (launch continues until

6 pm) in Vita House Family Centre, Abbey St., Roscommon. The service provides free and confidential support and assistance to individuals, families and communities grieving the death

of a loved one by suicide in Co. Roscommon. The keynote speaker for the launch is inspirational Leitrim native Breifne Earley, winner of 2014 Pedal the Planet World

Cycle Race. There will be positive mental health stalls on the day. Light refreshments will be served on the day and everybody is welcome.

Hopkins welcomes new regulations for single dwellings and domestic extensions

Cllr. Maura Hopkins has welcomed the new regulations for single dwellings and domestic extensions, which, she said, would “make it less burdensome for people all around the country to build or extend their home”. Junior Environment Minister Paudie Coffey announced the new regulations on Tuesday. An owner, which includes self-builders, will be given the choice to opt out of statutory certification and may instead demonstrate by alternative means that they have met their general obligation to build in accordance with the minimum requirements of the building regulations. Cllr. Hopkins, of Fine Gael, said: “An information note and associated forms for home owners will be available from the department’s website and the local building control authority. “The new regulations which apply from Tuesday only relate to single unit development or a domestic extension. “There is no change in respect of other types of developments. In 2014 new, more stringent building regulations were implemented for all dwellings. “The purpose of these new regulations is to put controls in place to ensure the devastating effects that were inflicted on individuals and families by developments like Priory Hall and the many poorly built housing estates never happen again.” Cllr. Hopkins concluded: “These new arrangements for single dwellings and domestic extensions will make life easier and less costly for individuals and families planning to build or extend their own home.”

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ROSCOMMON INDUSTRIAL & AGRICULTURAL SHOW RESULTS The Roscommon Agricultural Show committee have provided the Roscommon People with details of prize-winners at their recent successful annual show; we hope to publish more in forthcoming issue(s)

John Flanagan, Tulsk, had Best Bullock Any Age sponsored by Roscommon Mart at Roscommon Show. Also in picture are: John P. Flanagan, Benjy Halley, Perth; Martin O’Connor, Jimmy Murray and Michael Gately. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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Aisling and Bernie Moran, Ballintubber, winners of 1st prize with their lemon sponge cake at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Alan Dayton and Oliver Cahill, Strokestown, pictured with ‘Hannah’ at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Roger Rabbit?........Ella Gilmore (5), Circular Road, Roscommon, with her mother Maura at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Emma Hynes, Athlone, won 3rd prize in the Young Heifer Class at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Irish Draught Mare/Appendix/Upgrade Draught Mare 1st: Martina Murphy, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Best Mare In Foal or With Foal at Foot Most Likely To Produce a Heavyweight Hunter 1st: PJ Sheerin, Horseleap, Co. Westmeath; 2nd: Gary Mangan, Drimnagh, Loughglynn. Best Mare In Foal or With Foal at Foot 1st: Robert & Valerie Davis, Cloughroe Stud, Drumkeen, Ballybofey. Breeders Broad Mare And Foal 1st: Martin Murphy, Swinford, Co. Mayo; 2nd: Michael Farrell, Athlone; 3rd: Liam Ryan, Caltra, Ballinasloe. Best Irish Draught Filly or Colt Foal 1st: Martina Murphy, Charlestown, Co. Mayo. Best Colt Foal- Non-Thoroughbred (Excluding Irish Draught) 1st: Robert & Valerie Davis, Ballybofey; 2nd: Michael Farrell, Athlone; 3rd: Jack Kelly, Mountbellew. Best Filly Foal (Non-Thoroughbred, Excluding Irish Draught) 1st: Martin Murphy, Swinford, Co. Mayo; 2nd: Seamus Kelleher, Aughnasheelin, Co. Leitrim; 3rd: Michael Farrell, Athlone. Best Yearling Colt/Gelding 1st: PJ Glynn, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Frank Collevy, Springlawn. Best Two Year Old Colt/Gelding 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: PJ Glynn, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Best Two Year Old Filly 1st: Andrew Reynolds, Rooskey, Co. Roscommon. Best 3 Year old Colt/Gelding 1st: James McHugh, Ballymoe. Best Heavy, Working type Farm Horse any Age, Any Breed 1st: Joseph Egan, Kenagh, Co. Longford; 2nd: Neil Leonard, Kiltoom; 3rd: Sinead Finneran, Curraghboy. Best Coloured Horse Any Age At Foot 1st: Neil Leonard, Lisbawn, Kiltoom; 2nd: Rachel Woollett, Old Town, Athlone. Best Coloured Brood Mare (In Foal Or Foal At Foot) 1st: Gerard Walsh, Headford, Co. Galway.

Best Coloured Foal 1st: Gerard Walsh, Carrowbeg, Headford, Co. Galway. Best Mare & Foal 1st: James Coffey, Lecarrow, Roscommon. Best Hunter Shown In Hand Over 15.2 h.h 1st: Hurst Show Team N/A, Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: Ann & Mike Plass, Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath. Best Hunter Shown In Hand Under 15.2.h.h. 1st: Amy McMahon, Athenry; 2nd: Avril Cox, C/O Hurst Show Horses; 3rd: Suzanne Creaven, Headford. Best Lightweight Ridden Show Hunter 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: Ann & Mike Plass, Ballinahown; 3rd: Aisling Hughes, Ahascragh, Ballinasloe. Best Ridden Hunter Over 15.2.h.h 1st: Hurst Show Team N/A, Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 3rd: Wendy Byrne, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. Best Ridden Hunter Under 15.2.h.h. 1st: Amy McMahon, King’s Hill, Newcastle, Athenry; 2nd: Maura Rooney, Moyvore, Galway; 3rd: Dani Murphy, Lowertown, Straduff, Ballinahown. Champion Horse of the Show - Paddy Walsh Memorial Cup 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. Champion Young Horse of the Show 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. Reserve Champion Horse of the Show 1st: PJ Glynn, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Reserve Champion Young Horse of the Show 1st: PJ Glynn, Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Champion Foal of the Show: Martin Murphy, Swinford, Co. Mayo. Reserve Champion Foal of the Show: Valerie Davis, Co. Donegal. All Ireland Irish Draught Yearling Filly, Sponsored by Hannons Hotel & Horse Sport Ireland: 1st: Kathleen Cunney, Foxford Co. Mayo – Dream of Ruby (Innisfree the Holy Grail); 2nd: Pat Murphy, Swinford, Co. Mayo – Puntabeg Farmers Lady (Tors Gentleman Farmer); 3rd;

Seamus Sloyan, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon – Clew Bay Tiffany (Clew Bay Bouncer). Puissance Wall Competition in Association with the Roscommon Hunt. Adult Jumping: 1st : Jack Kelly, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, Junior Jumping; 1st: Rebecca Sheridan, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

PONIES Best Registered Connemara Brood Mare In Foal or Foal at Foot 1st: Aidan Larkin, Banagher, Co. Offaly; 2nd: Caoilfhinn & Peter O’Malley, Carraroe, Co. Galway ; 3rd: Eugene Doyle, Moate, Co. Westmeath. Best Foal- Progeny of Class 26Sire To Be Named 1st: Eugene Doyle, Moate, Co. Westmeath; 2nd: Jarlath Grogan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Best 1/2/3 Year Old Connemara Gelding or Filly 1st: Tom Hanly, Doon, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Tom Hanly, Doon, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Caoilfhinn & Peter O’Malley, Carraroe, Co. Galway. The Open Mare & Foal Championship Sponsored By Longford Tiles and Bathrooms 1st: Eugene Doyle, Clonmore, Moate, Co. Westmeath; 2nd: Jarlath Grogan, Bekan, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. Best 1/2/3 Year Old Connemara Gelding or Filly 1st: Gerry Fennell, Kilbeggan; 2nd: Christy O’Connell, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Best Pony Not Exceeding 128cm 1st: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea; 2nd: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 3rd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea. Best Pony Not Exceeding 138cm 1st: Danielle Conaghan, Cloughroe Stud, Drumkeen, Ballybofey; 2nd: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 3rd: Patrick J Rodgers, Clooneyourish, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Best Pony Not Exceeding 148cm 1st: David Satchwell, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea; 3rd: Ailish Reilly, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon.

Best Coloured Pony Not Exceeding 148cm 1st: Lily Fox, Castlestrange, Fuerty, Roscommon. Best Pure Bred Welsh Pony 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: Catherine Boylan, Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath; 3rd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea. Free Class - In hand class open to children who had not won a 1st or 2nd prize in Pony classes 1st: Zara Thorington, Mountbellew , Co. Galway; 2nd: Aine Thorington, Mountbellew , Co. Galway; 3rd: Caoimhe Murray, Athleague, Roscommon. Ponies In Hand Championship 1st: Danielle Conaghan, Cloughroe Stud; 2nd: Gerry Fennell, Parcglass Ponies , Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Lead Rein Ponies, Mares or Geldings 4 Years Old and Over, Not Exceeding 128cm. Ridden By Children Who Are under 8 on 1 January 2016 1st: Hurst Show Team N/A, Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea; 3rd: Allanah Thorington, Mountbellew, Co. Galway. First Ridden Ponies: Under 128cm Mares or Geldings, 4 Years and over. Riders Shall Be Under 10 at 1 January 2015 1st: Danielle Conaghan, Cloughroe Stud, Drumkeen, Ballybofey; 2nd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea; 3rd: Keelan Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon. First Ridden Ponies: Under 128cm Mares or Geldings, 4 Years and over. Riders Shall Be Under 10 at 1 January 2018 1st: Sinead Hickey, Fuerty, Roscommon; 2nd: Keelan Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon; 3rd: Ryan Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon. Family Ridden Pony 148cm and Under 1st: Caoimhe Murray, Fuerty, Roscommon; 2nd: Emma Rodgers, Clooneyourish, Athleague, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Ryan Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon. Open 128cm, Riding Class, Riders under 13 on 1 January 2015 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 2nd: Danielle Conaghan, Cloughroe Stud, Drumkeen, Ballybofey.

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Nicole McPadden, Rhode, Co. Offaly with her Champion Breeding Heifer at Roscommon Show sponsored by Gleeson’s Townhouse. Also in picture are Cllr. Laurence Fallon and James Gleeson, head cattle steward. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Open 138cm Riding Class For Ponies, Mares or Geldings. To Be Ridden By Children Who Are under 15 on 1 January 2015 1st: Danielle Conaghan, Cloughroe Stud, Drumkeen, Ballybofey; 2nd: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh; 3rd: Katrina Jameson, Cartrontroy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Open 148cm Riding Class- Ponies, Mares Or Geldings not Exceeding 148cm. To Be Ridden By Children who Are under 17 on 1 January 2015 1st: Claire Crawford, Ardfry Cottage, Corofin, Tuam; 2nd: Deirdre Coyne, Teemana, Castlerea; 3rd: Maeve Hickey, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon. Ridden Connemara Class- Animals 153cm and Under. Ponies Must Be Registered With The Connemara Pony Society. Open To Riders under 21 Years at 1 January 2015. 1st: Claire Crawford, Ardfry Cottage, Corofin, Tuam; 2nd: Conor Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon. Ridden Coloured Pony not to Exceed 148cm U17 1st: Conor Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon; 2nd: Ryan Duke, Fuerty, Roscommon. Free Class - Merit Award for Children in Pony Classes 1st: Danielle Conaghan, Ballybofey, Co Donegal ; 2nd: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. Champion Ridden Pony of the Show 1st: Hurst Show Team Tattygare Stud, Lisbellaw, Co. Fermanagh. Reserve Champion Ridden Pony of the Show 1st: Amy McMahon, King’s Hill, Newcastle, Athenry.

DONKEYS Best Donkey Any Age, Shown In Hand 1st: Frank Flannelly, Easkey, Co. Sligo; 2nd: Frank Flannelly , Easkey, Co. Sligo; 3rd: Alan Dayton, Strokestown. Best Donkey Foal 1st: Frank Flannelly, Easkey, Co. Sligo.

DRIVING EVENTS Traditional Road Cart Competition 1st: Paddy Moran, Athleague, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Michael Flynn, Kiltoghert, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim; 3rd: Daniel McHugh, The Plains, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Driving For Style and Appearance In A Traditional VehicleRound Trap, Gig Or Sidecar 1st: Joseph Egan, Kenagh, Co. Longford; 2nd: Angela Connolly, Boyle, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Daniel McHugh, The Plains,

Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Best Turned Out Handler Driving Classes 1st: Michael Flynn, Kiltoghert, Carrick-onShannon, Co. Leitrim; 2nd: Joseph Egan, Kenagh, Co. Longford; 3rd: Paddy Moran, Athleague, Co Roscommon.

CATTLE Best Pedigree Charlaois Bull Calf Born on or After 1st September 2017 1st: Pat Foley, Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Mattie Kelly, Cloughbrack, Newbridge, Ballinasloe; 3rd: Mattie Kelly, Cloughbrack, Newbridge, Ballinasloe. Best Pedigree Charlaois Heifer Calf Born on or After 1st September 2014 1st: Martin Clyne, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford; 2nd: Anthony Bosquette, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Pedigree Belgian Blue Male/ Female Born After 1 September 2014 1st: George Hegarty, Dublin Street, Longford; 2nd: Martin Joe Davis, Carraneeney, Williamstown; 3rd: Jason Teague, Colehill, Co. Longford. Best Limousin Bull Calf Born on or After 1st September 2014 1st: Nigel Cox, 3 Storyvale, Rooskey, Co. Longford; 2nd: Paddy Farrell, Ballingring, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Best Limousin Cow or Heifer Any Age 1st: Tony Hartnett. Best Shorthorn Heifer Born in 2013 1st: Noel Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs. Best Shorthorn Heifer Born in 2014 1st: Noel Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs. Best Shorthorn Heifer Calf Born in 2015 1st: Noel Dowd, Loughglass, Creggs; 2nd: William Fitzmorris, Coolderry, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Best Pedigree Hereford Bull Calf Born on or After 1st September 2014 1st: Coote Geelan, Clooleen, Drumad, Carrick-onShannon. Best Pedigree Hereford Heifer Calf Born on or After 1st September 2015 1st: Coote Geelan, Clooleen, Drumad, Carrick-onShannon. Best Pedigree Angus Cow 1st: Michel & Oliver Flanagan, Moydrum Castle Poultry Farm, Athlone, Co. Westmeath; 2nd: John & Ann McDermott, Farnatarry, Stereen, Co. Sligo. Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born before September 2014 1st: Kevin Diffley, Bornacoola, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim; 2nd: Dermot Kilcrann, Tarmonbarry, Co. Roscommon.

Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born on or after September 2015 1st: Tom Reynolds, Knockadrann, Johnstownsbridge, Bornacoola; 2nd: Michel & Oliver Flanagan, Moydrum Castle Poultry Farm, Athlone; 3rd: John Farrell, Mountdillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon. Best Pedigree Angus Heifer born on or after September 2014 1st: John Farrell, Mountdillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Kevin Diffley , Bornacoola; 3rd: John Farrell, Mountdillon, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon. Best Non Pedigree Charlaois Bull Calf Born in 2016 1st: Maire McCormack, Ballymahon, Co. Longford; 2nd: John Clyne, Rathcline Rd, Lanesboro. Best Charlaois Heifer Calf Born in 2015 1st: John Clyne, Rathcline Rd, Lanesboro. Best Non Pedigree Belgian Blue Bull Calf Born in 2015 1st: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone; 2nd: Ian Connelly, Toberroe, Glinsk, Castlerea; 3rd: John Malone, Rosmeen, Ballintubber, Castlerea. Best Non Pedigree Belgian Blue Heifer Born in 2018 1st: Maire McCormack, Ballymahon, Co. Longford; 2nd: Noel Claffey, Ballinagore, Co. Westmeath; 1st: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone. Best Non-Pedigree Limousin Heifer Born In 2015 1st: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone; 2nd: Ian Connelly, Toberroe, Glinsk, Castlerea; 1st: Nicole McPadden, Rhode, Co. Offaly. Best non Pedigree Simmental Heifer born in 2015 1st: Nicole McPadden, Rhode, Co. Offaly. Best Non Pedigree Suckler Cow With Calf at Foot (Calf Born in 2015) 1st: Seamus Delaney, Cremully, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: John Flanagan, Nadnaveagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Melissa & Michelle Tarpey, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. Best Continental Type Bullock Without Permanent Teeth 1st: Joanna & Hazel Regan, The Laurels, Strokestown, Roscommon; 2nd: Martin Garvey, 8 Antogher Road, Roscommon; 3rd: Martin Garvey, 7 Antogher Road, Roscommon. Best Continental Type Heifer Without Permanent Teeth 1st: Jason Teague, Colehill, Co. Longford; 2nd: Joanna & Hazel Regan, The Laurels, Strokestown, Roscommon; 3rd: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone. Best Bullock (Any Breed) With 2 or More Permanent Teeth 1st: John Flanagan, Nadnaveagh,

Kathleen Cunney, Foxford, with the All-Ireland Yearling Filly winner at Roscommon Show with sponsors Ursula and Damien Hannon of Hannon’s Hotel and Christy Tully, Chairperson Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: John Clyne, Rathcline Rd, Lanesboro; 1st: John Flanagan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Best Non Pedigree Heifer Or Bullock of any Breed/Any Age 1st: John Flanagan, Nadnaveagh, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 2nd: Seamus Delaney, Cremully, Fuerty, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Martin Garvey, Antogher Rd, Roscommon. Best Weanling Male Calf (NonPedigree) Born in 2018 1st: Maire McCormack, Ballymahon, Co. Longford; 2nd: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone, Co. Westmeath; 3rd: Ian Connelly, Toberroe, Glinsk, Castlerea. Best Weanling Female Calf (Non-Pedigree) Born in 2015 1st: Maire McCormack, Ballymahon, Co. Longford; 2nd: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone; 3rd: John Clyne, Lanesboro. Best Butchers Heifer- Maximum Weight 500kg 1st: John Clyne, Rathcline Rd, Lanesboro; 2nd: John Smyth, Creeve, Mount Temple, Moate; 3rd: Patrick Hynes, Baylin, Athlone. Roscommon Show Champion Breeding Heifer 1st: Nicole McPadden, Rhode, Co. Offaly; 2nd: John Flanagan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon; 3rd: Nicole McPadden, Rhode, Co Offaly. Best Roscommon Male/Female Weanling Calf Born In 2015 1st: Ian Connelly, Toberroe, Glinsk, Castlerea; 2nd: Ian Connelly, Toberroe, Glinsk, Castlerea; 3rd: John Malone, Rosmeen, Ballintubber, Castlerea. Best Stockperson Under 16 Years Of Age 1st: Ava Malone, Rosmeen, Ballintubber, Castlerea; 2nd: Hazel Regan, The Laurels, Strokestown, Roscommon; 3rd: Emma Hynes, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Aldi Qualifier Bull Calf 1st: John & Ann McDermott, Stereen, Co. Sligo; 2nd: Conor Craig & Amanda Began, Edgeworthstown, Longford. First Time Exhibitor With Calf Any Breed Born in 2015 1st: David Malone, Rosmeen, Ballintubber, Castlerea; 2nd: Erin Raleigh, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. Overall Chamption Cattle Sponsored by Centrepoint Autos & Brian Larkin, Kiltoom 1st: Marie McCormack, Ballymahon, Co. Longford; 2nd: Joanna & Hazel Regan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. All Ireland Beef Bullock Championship Qualifier for Iverk Show 1st: John Flanagan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Pictured at the Roscommon Agricultural Show were Kathleen Donoghue, Ella Fleming Donoghue, Aoife Donoghue and Olivia Curley. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Roscommon Agricultural Show were Mary and Sarah Butler. Picture: Andrew Fox

Eamon McCormack, Strokestown, with his winning flowers at Roscommon Show. Pic: Gerard O’Loughlin

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ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTANTS AND TAX ADVISERS To farmers and small businesses at fees that the small businessman can afford. Advice and consultations free. Pat Baxter & Company, Accounting Services, Clondra.

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CARS FOR SALE < FOR SALE: 2006 Toyota Corolla 1.4 Petrol. NCT tested August 2016. 2 lady owners from new. Very clean car, 85,000 miles (genuine) Tel: 087 9972409.

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KELLY’S EYE

Sligo I.T. Bus Service. Fully licensed Bus ServIce Starting Sunday 13th, September 2015 when colleges return. Servicing Ballygar, Roscommon, Tulsk and Boyle. Ballygar – 7pm Roscommon – 7.20pm Tulsk – 7.35 pm Boyle – 8.05 pm (Sunday Evenings) Returning from Sligo I.T. 1pm on Fridays direct to Boyle, Tulsk, Roscommon and Ballygar. Contact Kelly’s Eye Derrane, Roscommon on 087-2727888

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

Tel: 087 2798704

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

By Appointment Only – Tel 087 2982214 Catriona Byrne DIP CHFP

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

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

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

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

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

BUPA & VHI Covered

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER TRAINING < COMPUTER TRAINING: Autodesk Revit 2015 program. One-to-one tuition required from experienced user of the program, to train professional with basic knowledge in Roscommon/ Athlone area. Flexible hours for tuition agreed. Contact: 087-9022193

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

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Providing IT services for Homes, Businesses & Schools. Home Callouts. No Fix No Fee. PC Maintenance – Upgrades, Repairs, Virus & Spyware removal. Network Solutions – Cabling, Hardware & Software Installation & Maintenance. Contact David Conboy Tel: 087 7496459

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087 6870248

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

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

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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. < FOR SALE: 2 x 6934 tractor tyres. 10% grip. €150. ALSO Ford Power Loader with Grape and bucket, also brackets to suit Ford Tractor €850. ALSO 2 Gate Feed Barriers 1- 10ft, 1 – 6ft €200 the lot. Tel: 086 8782672. < FOR SALE: 60 round bales for sale. €20.00 each, Tulsk area. Tel: 087 9713586.

FOR HIRE

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

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

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd., Creggs

RM TOOL HIRE Unit 1, Abbey Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: (090) 6630700 Mobile: (087) 8299628. < CHAINSAW AND LOG SPLITTER FOR HIRE to cut down trees and chop firewood. Tel: 087 9235745.

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

FOR SALE < FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919. < FOR SALE: Play pen €30, Cot, sheets, mattress all €55, baby clothes, new born + 1 – 2 years all €50. Bottle warmer €10, bouncy chair €10, baby basket and blankets €30. 2 in 1 buggy and carry cot €85 (with sheets and blankets). Bus buggy €10, high chair €25, baby bath €15. Call Samantha on 087 6196953. < FOR SALE: Solid Pine Table and 6 chairs, extends to seat 8. Good condition, €350.00 or nearest offer. Tel: 087 2808103.

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

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

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Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230 ROSCOMMON YOGA STUDIO CLASS TIMETABLE • MONDAY: Core & Tone - 7pm; Yoga for Athletes (Clubs) - 8.30pm • TUESDAY: Beginners - 10am; *HOT Yoga* - 8.30pm • WEDNESDAY: Beginners Yoga & Meditation - 6.45pm Dharma Flow - 8.15pm • THURSDAY: Beginners Yoga & Meditation - 6.45pm. Dharma Flow - 8.15pm • FRIDAY: Flow & Tone - 6.45pm *HOT Yoga* - 8.15pm • PREGNANCY YOGA starting Tuesday 15th - 7pm.

Contact Avril 087 7020562 Roscommon YOGA Castle Court, Castle Street, Roscommon

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Yoga Classes CLASSES COMMENCE DERRANE RESOURCE CENTRE

Monday September 7th at 8pm QUAD CENTRE, ROSCOMMON

Tuesday September 8th Beginners - 6.45pm Intermediates - 8pm Wednesday September 9th at 10am TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, CALL 086 1598295 ANNA MARIA CARROLL - Yoga Teacher - Holistic Therapist

www.oldschool holistictherapies.ie

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

KENNELS 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

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

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

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.

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION 6 WEEK COURSE FACILITATOR: Patricia Blighe BSc., H.Dip., Mindfulness Trainer

To book your place, phone: 086 8394323 after 6pm Learn about mindfulness practice including sitting meditation, body awareness, and inquiry exercises. Learn how to increase the awareness of the present moment and letting the mind relax.

WHERE: Roscommon Primary Care Centre STARTING: September 14th WHEN: Mondays TIMES: Mornings 10am - 11.30am Evenings: 7.30pm - 9pm €10 per class When you quiet the mind the would will speak!

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

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

Located at Henry Street

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Declan McCormack & Clara McGuire to construct a dwelling house, garage, waste water treatment system & associated siteworks at Deerpark, (E.D. Danesfort), Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of extension to rear of existing Industrial Premises at IDA Business Park, Racecourse Road, Roscommon. Signed: System Label.

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 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 & such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for erection of dwelling house and domestic garage, with septic tank and percolation area, and associated site development works at Carntleva, Four Roads. Signed: Thomas Lynch and Pauline Breslin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL FURTHER INFORMATION/ REVISED PLANS Name of applicant: Naseem Iqbal. Reference number of the application: 15/22. The development applied for consisted of: Permission for (1) the demolition of the existing rear extension and (2) the construction of a storey and a half type development to the rear which consists of a retail extension on the ground floor and an apartment/storage area on the first floor with all associated ancillary works at: Lisroyne Td, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Significant Further Information/ Revised Plans in relation to this application have been furnished to the planning authority and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the further information/ revised plans may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than two weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. There will be no fee payable on a further submission/ observation if it is accompanied by a copy of the acknowledgement of a previous submission/ observation.

Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd., Engineers & Architects,Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090) 66 34421 Fax: (090) 66 34423 Email: info@ collinsboydeng.com

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Kenneth Gannon, hereby give notice that I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning for agricultural development to be carried out in three phases. Phase 1 to erect a new slatted tank, cast new concrete floor slabs in existing sheds to house cattle on straw with falls to new slatted tank, erect new entrance consisting of wing walls and agricultural gate and repair/replace roofs on existing sheds. Phase 2 to erect extension to existing sheds and cast new silage slab. Phase 3 to install cubicles in existing and proposed sheds and all associated site works at Kilbegnet, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Lo-Homes Limited Tonamaddy, Creggs, Co. Roscommon. Tel. 090 6621941 Mobile: 086 8551835 The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT CHAZEY PROPERTIES: We require properties for waiting tenants, we advertise, conduct viewings, arrange references, read meters, set up tenancy agreements and arrange direct debit payments straight into your bank. We charge a one off fee only if we are successful in renting your property. If not no fees are payable. Call (086) 8212732. < TO RENT: Luxury 2 bed apartment in Ballyleague. Newly decorated and painted. References required. Tel: 087 2765421.

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

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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

SITUATIONS VACANT CHILDMINDER REQUIRED to collect 6 year old child from school in Ballintubber Village, 2 days per week and mind child in child’s own home for afternoon. Minder will also be required to do some light housework. Please reply to Box No: 820, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < KIND RELIABLE LADY REQUIRED to mind children in children’s own home. 4 days per week in the Trien/ Castlerea area. Driving licence required. Tel: 085 7104512. < MACRA NA FEIRME is seeking a LAND MOBILITY FACILITATOR to be based in the West of Ireland. See www.macra.ie for details. Closing date Monday 7th September 2015. < CHAINSAW OPERATORS/ CLIMBERS REQUIRED for ESB work. Must have UA1, NPTC, PICW and Safepass Certs. Contact Bernard Conroy, Timber Clearance Ltd., 087 2533101. < RESOURCE TEACHER/ PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER REQUIRED three hours per week to assist child with special needs with homework in child’s home, Roscommon Town area. Please reply to Box Number 816, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Town.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS ROSCOMMON PHONE-A-CAB PADRAIG HEALY

Currently have vacancies for FITNESS INSTRUCTORS WITH LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATIONS Applications with current Curriculum Vitae to: Ann-Marie Fitzgerald, Abbey Health & Fitness, Galway Rd., Roscommon. Email: leisure@abbeyhotel.ie Phone: 090 66 26482

SITUATIONS WANTED < PERSON AVAILABLE for kitchen work, restaurant, hotel, canteen or general work in nursing homes, schools, etc. References available. Dromod/Longford/Rooskey/Mohill areas. Please reply to Box No: 822 c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < EXPERIENCED RELIABLE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home. Ballagh/Curraghroe area. Monday – Friday, 8.30am–6pm. Tel: 086 2502993 or 087 6779015. EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE in Roscommon Town. Available immediately. Tel: 087-3882079.

Car & Mini Bus Hire Wheelchair accessible Call car direct

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ATHLEAGUE CABS 1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

PADDY PURCELL 087-3186590

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

HACKNEY SERVICE Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

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Pete’s Cabs

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CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE for before or after school care. Strokestown/Elphin area. Tel: 086 4069376.

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

SPECIAL NOTICES < A SEVENTH SON HEALER WILL ATTEND in Hannons Hotel, Athlone Road, Roscommon this Saturday 5th September, 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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086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TUITION PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS AVAILABLE in Strokestown. Preparation for Grade exams with The Royal Irish Academy of Music or play for fun. Tel: Ciara 086 0736314

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. < MATHS GRINDS AVAILABLE: Junior and Leaving Certificate Higher and Ordinary level. Excellent results record. Experienced practicing teacher and exams corrector. Contact: 090 6662234 after 6pm or 0864067270. < IRISH GRINDS AVAILABLE: Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate. Experienced teacher. Call 087 0991074.

JUNIOR AND LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH GRINDS Highly experienced teacher and State Examinations corrector Now taking bookings for classes commencing in September Open to 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Year students • Expert tuition • Detailed study notes • Effective exam techniques and student motivation incorporated into each tutorial • Weekly assignments CONTACT: Aidan O’Connor PHONE/TEXT: 086-6078154 EMAIL: asconnor@icloud.com < PERSON REQUIRED to teach Spanish private lessons to 3 primary school children, 1 or 2 hours per week. Tel: 086 8573194. < CASTLEREA AREA: Leaving/Junior Certificate Maths, Irish, French private tuition in your own home. Phone: 086-3282437. TRADITIONAL MUSIC TUITION – GROUP OR ONE TO ONE Classes for Banjo, Fiddle, Flute, Whistle and Concertina. Tuition and preparation for exams and competitions. All ages and levels catered for. Contact John 087-2239095 OR Breda 086-2287575

TUITION < MUSIC GRINDS: Leaving and junior cert music grinds offered for both Higher Level and Ordinary Levels. ALSO offered for non exam years and for students that cannot get music as a subject in school. Both individual and group grinds offered. All areas of the course covered by a qualified music teacher and examiner. For more info contact 086 2287575.

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL < THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL OFFERS: • Bags of seasoned timber only €2 per bag, buy 20 bags get 2 free • Bags of top quality black turf only €1.80 per bag, buy 20 get 2 free • 8 x 4 trailer load of turf only €120 delivered • 10 x 6 box load of timber only €180 delivered • 1 Bags of BNM briquettes only €2.50 delivered • Tonne bags of turf and firewood only €35 delivered. • ALSO PACKAGE DEAL: 1 bale of briquettes, 1 bag of logs, 3 bags of turf delivered only €10. Price cannot be beaten. Contact Tom: 086 2628439. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Ash, Whitethorn and kindling sticks. Stored in doors. Phone: 086-2437376. < GREAT OFFERS for September on last year’s turf. Sold by truck, lorry loads, ranging from 7 to 10 tonne loads. 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

USEFUL SERVICES PLUMBING & HEATING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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

CONTACT DAVID CLOGHER ON 086 3275919

Glamorous Dogs FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

KESHIA CASEY

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(087) 2731228 < 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

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

< SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329.

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

< HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: All types of outdoor work undertaken – fencing, patios, power washing, hedge trimming, painting (internal & external). Tel 086 0815802 for quote.

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

LOFT LADDERS Aluminium

Supplied & Fitted From

0 ONLY €15 The company that can do all them small jobs 094 96 31880 087 9100477 www.oddjobsolutions.ie

MAN AVAILABLE FOR - Hedges, lawns cut, windows, gutters, chimneys cleaned. Home maintenance, painting, decorating, plumbing etc. Good conscientious workman. Tel: 086 8787961.

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

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

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M: 086 3912396 PH: 090 66 62892 GLASS WORKS

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

Stained Decorative and Frosted Glass (over 100 designs on display) We also manufacture: - Double Glazed units & Table Tops - Bevelled Glass/Mirrors and Wedding Mirrors - Toughed and Laminated Glass - STOVE GLASS & Fire Rated Glass - Glass Shelving - We also supply glass for stairs/balconies & painted glass splash back

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

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Registered contractor for Home Renovation Incentive Scheme VETERINARY

(086) 0708833/ (090) 66 34426

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

Frank Grehan & Sons Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon Phone 090 66 22230 086 2599836/085 8550051 Email: fgrehan@eircom.net Building & Civil Engineering Contractors

~ For all your building requirements ~ Fully registered for the new building regulations ~ Quotations on request ~ Building for the future

TARMACADAM

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Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653

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

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

• Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

Contact David Martin on (087) 9959417

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

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• Attic Conversions and all internal woodwork

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

M. 087 962 5391 • Fully Registered • Fully Insured

CHIMNEY REPAIRS AND SERVICES

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

Telephone: 086 2592002 WANTED

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

CONTACT: 087 3885054

CLEANING SERVICES

SPECIALISED EXTERIOR CLEANING Kilmore Utility Services Ltd

Contact Liam T: 086 8094679 E: kilmoreutilityservices@ gmail.com SERVICES INCLUDE: • Powerwashing Service • Commerical Buildings & Houses • Sheds • Patios • Driveways • Slatted Sheds • Grass Cutting

TILING Michael Mulryan Tiling MARBLE - PORCELAIN - MOSAIC - CERAMIC

Tel: (094) 96 51889 (086) 2536105 Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Remodelling Bathrooms & En-suites, Plumbing, Tiling, Electrical, Drylining, Waterproof Tanking System in Showers & Wet Areas, Carpentry work. Also catered for Special Needs and all Tiling Needs.

ALL GRANT WORKS UNDERTAKEN QUOTATION FREE OF CHARGE

WANTED

WANTED IRISH REPUBLICAN MATERIAL ALSO OLD JEWELLRY

WANTED CARAVANS

Call Sean on 087 6929113

ANY CONDITION, ANY SIZE

WASTE MANAGEMENT

CONTACT:

085 7652594 MOTORING

ROSCOMMON

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

Mobile Service Available * Prevents a puncture * Last the life of the tyre * Maintains tyre pressure * Safety for you and your passengers

Contact: Allyn Hanlon Tel: 087 4653756 Email: tyresealroscommon@gmail.com

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 29/08/2015 FIRST PRIZE €60: Bernadette Higgins, c/o K. Collins SECOND PRIZE €30: Maura Cronnolly, c/o K. Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Eoin Connaughton, c/o K. Collins 10 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Kay & Rita, c/o K. Hoare; Sorcha Lynch, c/o K Collins; M O’Dowd, c/o R. Walsh; Frank & Joe, c/o K Hoare; Michael Oates, c/o K Hoare; Pauline Mulhern, c/o Church; Mrs V K, c/o T Madden; Mary Beirne, Corbooley; Noel Greaney, c/o K Finan; Kay and Dean, c/o K Hoare 10 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: M Mulhern; Breda Healy; Kay Hoare; Dean Hoare; Kay Gordon; M Mulhern; J Igoe; K Hoare; Callum Hoare; Aaron & Kirsty Dimambro, c/o K Hoare. TOTAL RECEIPTS: €338 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. L.F. 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. B.W. 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. A.C.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

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McDONNELL Michael

GERAGHTY Michael (Mickey)

Radharc na Coille, Kilmovee, Co. Mayo (3rd Anniversary) 11th September, 2012

Mount Mary, Ballygar, Co. Galway 4th Anniversary – 1st September

Summer School on Irish TV The Seosamh Mac Gabhann Summer School will feature on Irish TV in the Mayo County Matters Programme on Tuesday, 8th September at 7.30 pm. You can view Irish TV on Sky 191, Freesat 400, eVision 191 and online at www.irishtv.ie.

Evening of Prayer and Healing Those we love remain with us, For love lives on. And cherished memories never fade, Because a loved one’s gone.... Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They’ll live on in the heart.

Forever loved and remembered by wife Caitriona, daughters Lucia and Eloise Anniversary Mass in Church of the Immaculate Conception Kilmovee on Friday 4th September at 8pm.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE IGOE Lena The Walk, Roscommon town

Birthday remembrance for a special mother, Always in our thoughts.

Loved and missed by all the family.

A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today. To mark the day you left us And gently slipped away. A heart of gold stopped beating, God saw you needed rest. You will never be forgotten, By those who loved you best

Sadly missed by Mary, Kelly Ann, Philip, and Val. Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar on Friday, 11th September at 7.30pm.

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An Evening of Prayer and Healing with Eddie Stones of Clonfert will take place in Kilbegnet Church (near Donamon) on Friday evening 4th September starting at 7 pm. All are welcome. Contact 090-6662222 for more information.

Castlerea Musical Society Workshop Castlerea Musical Society will hold a pre-audition workshop on Sunday, September 6th at 6 pm in The Rehab Centre near Castlerea train station. This will be the first meeting of members to launch our 2016 show ‘Guys and Dolls.’ The workshop will be led by Shane Farrell who was recently nominated by AIMS for the Best Musical Director award for his work with Castlerea Musical Society’s ‘Sister Act’ and Choreographer, Patricia McDermott. This will be a fun introductory evening and an ideal opportunity for anyone who would like to join the society to come along. Auditions take place the following Sunday, September 13th at 2 pm in The Rehab Centre with Shane, Patricia and Director Colin Hughes. Rehearsals will begin during the month of October. New members welcome. Regular updates are available on our facebook page.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie Our deadline for receipt of family notices is 2.30pm on Tuesday.

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FamilyNotices/News ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES BRANDON SPAIN Mary

HEALY Austin (Jnr)

FARRELL William (Billy)

CONNAUGHTON Kathleen

GALLAGHER Hugh

Ballinahown, Athlone (2nd Anniversary)

Oaklawn Drive, Roscommon 18th Anniversary – September 5th

Roxboro, Roscommon 30th July, 2015

Coolatubber, Ballyforan

Ardsallagh, Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Kathleen, who died on September 2nd 1995 In loving memory of Mary, who died on the 7th September 2013 Rest In Peace Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, But always near, Still loved, still missed Still very dear.

Loved and sadly missed by her husband Paul, daughter Maria, brother, sisters and extended family. Anniversary Mass is on Saturday the 5th September at 7.30pm in Ballinahown Church.

KELLY Elsie and Pat

A life so young released to Heaven. Left on earth we wonder why But some are sent among us briefly, Some have spirits meant to fly.

Remembered always, Mam Assumpta,Liz, Siobhan, David, Elma, Megan, Mikayla and Zoe. xx Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Monday September 7th at 8am.

MACKLIN Joseph Mote Park, Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

Tobberavaddy, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. (2nd & 30th Anniversaries)

In loving memory of our dear parents, Elsie who passed away on 15th July 2013 and Pat who passed away on 6th September 1985 A silent thought A quiet prayer For special parents in God’s care.

Loved and missed every day, their loving sons and daughter’s, daughters-in-law, sonsin-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Elsie’s and Pat’s Anniversary Mass is on Sunday 6th September 2015 in Castlecoote Church.

In loving memory of Joseph, who died the 7th of September 2003 Deep in our thoughts your memory is kept To love, to cherish and never forget.

Your loving wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday the 6th of September at 10am in Athleague Church.

Billy’s family wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. A special word of thanks to our relatives, neighbours and friends. We are very grateful to all who called to our house, travelled long distances to be with us, sent Mass Cards, phone calls. Our sincere gratitude to Fr. Raymond Browne and Fr. Lee who celebrated Billy’s funeral Mass and their kind words, thanks to the altar servers and the choir for their lovely singing. Thanks to the Smyth Family Undertakers, nothing was too much trouble and to the grave diggers who prepared Billy’s final resting place. Thanks to all of you who came back to the house for refreshments, and took the time to reflect on Billy’s life and exchanged stories. It would not be possible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all Billy’s Month’s Mind Mass takes place on Saturday 5th September at 7pm in Derrane Church, Roxboro. - The Farrell Family Softly in the evening, You heard a gentle call You took the hand God offered you And quietly left us all.

McMANUS (nee Wall) Maura J. Castle Street, Roscommon. (13th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Maura, who died on 7th September 2002

Ros Memorials Headstone, Memorial & Gravestone Specialists

KNOCKCROGHERY, CO. ROSCOMMON

PAT: 087 7799076 PAUL: 086 6052649

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

Forever in our thoughts.

Sadly missed by Vincent, Vincent Jnr. Conor, Anthony and Mark. Masses offered. We also remember Con and Bridie Wall, Ardsallagh, whose anniversaries occur around this time.

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

Always remembered by her husband Tommy Joe, daughter Mary and family.

BYRNE ELLEN Sallygrove, Curraghboy, Athlone In her 92nd year, died on 8th September, 2014 (1st Anniversary)

Cherished memories of Hugh, who passed away on the 5th September 2003 Some day, we hope to meet again. Some day, we know not when. To clasp your hand In a better land, Never to part again.

Rest in Peace.

Anniversary Mass on Monday 7th September at 10.30am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

(nee Mulryan)

Ann (Nancy)

A smile for all, A heart of gold One of the best this world could hold Never selfish, Always kind What a beautiful memory to leave behind. She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there On earth she toiled, In Heaven she rests, God bless you mother you were one of the best.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her sons - Aidan and Colm, her daughters - Maura, Lily, Evelyn, Kate and Imelda. Her daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and many friends. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Ellen’s 1st Anniversary Mass takes place on Friday, September 4th at 8pm in St Bridget’s Church, Curraghboy.

Mount Talbot (15th and 19th Anniversary)

Loved and remembered by Celene and family.

O’CONNOR

Ellen’s family wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our very sad bereavement. A special word of thanks to those who called to our house and travelled long distances to be with us. Also to our relatives, neighbours and friends. Our sincere gratitude to Fr Hugh Lee who celebrated Ellen’s funeral Mass and to Henry Hamrock for his lovely singing. We especially wish to thank Donie Hamrock Funeral Director for a very professional service and to the gravediggers who prepared Ellen’s final resting place.

CARR Kathleen & Jim

Treasured memories of my dear parents Happy thoughts of times together, Hold memories that will last forever.

Sadly missed by Kathy, Raymond, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on 4th September in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar at 7.30pm.

FARRELL James Fairymount, Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon Treasured memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ann (Nancy) O’Connor (nee Mulryan), late of Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, who died on September 7th 2013 Beautiful memories are wonderful things, They last till the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past. But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last.

Sadly missed by husband Padraic, daughters Marie, Karen and Barbara, sons Joe and Seamus, daughters-inlaw Valerie and Lorraine, sons-in-law Mike, Ciaran and Manus, granddaughters Ciara, Aoife, Naoise and Suin and grandsons Joshua, Aodhan, Odhran and Fionnan. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 5th September at 12.00 in St. Brendan’s Church, Toghergar.

The family of the late James Farrell wish to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. We thank our friends, many of whom travelled long distances, those who sent Mass Cards, flower tributes, and messages of sympathy. A special thank you to Fr. Michael Reilly, Monsignor Travers and Fr. Seán Casey for concelebrating. Thank you to Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professionalism and to the grave diggers who carried out their duties in a very dignified manner. Thank you to Teresa Donlon for the beautiful singing in the church. A special word of thanks to the management and wonderful staff of Costello’s Vale View Nursing Home, Ballyleague, for their great care and help. We also thank Rattigans who provided sandwiches, and the Abbey Hotel for the beautiful meal after the funeral. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually for all your support, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind will be celebrated on Friday, September 4th, at 8.00pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh.

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ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • One year experience working in a childcare setting • Knowledge of Aistear, the Child Care Regulations 2006 • Experience planning child-centred activities • Good oral and written communication and relating skills with children, parents, and staff • Ability to work on own initiative • Flexible to attend meetings and trainings outside working hours DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Previous experience working with an After School Club • Fetac V in Early Childhood Education or higher qualification/equivalent • Strong Knowledge in High/Scope Curriculum & Síolta • Current First Aid Certificate, Children First Training, Manual Handling, and any other certificates relevant to Early Childhood Education and Care. Shortlisting of candidates will apply. Subject to Garda Clearance. Please call for blank Garda Clearance form. Job Description available upon request. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled, including relief work. Canvassing will disqualify. Interested applicants should send in completed Garda Clearance Form with letter of expression of interest and CV no later than 8th September 2015 to: The Manager, Cuan Bhríde Childcare Centre, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon Tel: 090 662 9844 Email: cuanbhride@outlook.com

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Fetac V in Early Childhood Care and Education/ Equivalent • One year experience working in a childcare setting • Knowledge of Aistear, the Child Care Regulations 2006 • Experience planning child-centred activities • Good oral and written communication and relating skills with children, parents, and staff • Ability to work on own initiative • Flexible to attend meetings and trainings outside working hours DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Fetac VI in Early Childhood Education or higher qualification/equivalent • Strong Knowledge in High/Scope Curriculum & Síolta • Current First Aid Certificate, Children First Training, Manual Handling, and any other certificates relevant to Early Childhood Education and Care. Shortlisting of candidates will apply. Subject to Garda Clearance. Please call for blank Garda Clearance form. Job Description available upon request. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled, including relief work. Canvassing will disqualify. Interested applicants should send in completed Garda Clearance Form with letter of expression of interest and CV no later than 8th September 2015 to: The Manager, Cuan Bhríde Childcare Centre, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon Tel: 090 662 9844 Email: cuanbhride@outlook.com

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BROTHERS OF CHARITY SERVICES ROSCOMMON SPECIFIC PURPOSE PART-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1 Grade) REF: CF/11/15 Applications are invited for the position of Team Leader. The successful candidate will share responsibility for coordinating and leading the continued provision and development of meaningful, person-centred services/ supports and opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities who avail of our residential and respite services in the South Roscommon area (Athlone).

Informal enquiries to Benny Cunningham (087) 2511314 Closing date 1pm Tuesday, 22nd September 2015 Applications will be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied. A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled For further information and application pack, please refer to our website at www.brothersofcharity.ie/roscommon or contact the Human Resources Department on (090) 6628511 / hr@roscommon.brothersofcharity.ie We have locum work for Social Care Workers, Staff Nurses and other support areas. Interested candidates should apply with full details on our application form, clearly stating the area of work they are interested in The Brothers of Charity Services is an equal opportunities employer

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Tulsk to feature on ‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

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A B&B in Tulsk is set to feature prominently in one of the episodes of a forthcoming TV show starring Daniel O’Donnell and his

wife, Majella. Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip will air on UTV Ireland next month. The series saw the couple visit 12 B&Bs over the country during the course of filming in July. One of

Communications Minister Alex White has said that 64 per cent of houses in Co. Roscommon will require State intervention as part of the National Broadband Plan. The Government have said that delivering quality broadband in the county will be achieved through both commercial investments and a State-led intervention in areas where commercial services will not be provided. Minister White said that about 25,000 houses out of more than 39,000 in the county will require State intervention. Local Government TD Frank Feighan said: “On July 15, Minister White published a draft Intervention Strategy which sets out in detail how the Government proposes to ensure the provision of high speed broadband in areas where the

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them was Anne’s B&B in Tulsk. The O’Donnells embarked on their highly anticipated tour of Ireland in a brand new SKODA Yeti. SKODA are the series’ sponsors.

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64% of Roscommon houses will require State aid under National Broadband Plan

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commercial sector will not invest on its own. “Following the consultation process over the summer, Minister White hopes to move to formal procurement phase towards the end of this year in order to select a preferred bidder or bidders. “Minister White anticipates that the physical build of the network to begin in late 2016, and that it will take three to five years to fully complete, depending on the details of the bid or bids selected. “It is expected that 85 per cent of the premises in Ireland will have access to high speed broadband in 2018, increasing to 100 per cent by 2020. “This complex and ambitious project is a key priority for Government and aims to conclusively address current broadband connectivity issues in mainly rural parts of the country, including Roscommon.”

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Roscommon third best in litter league < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Roscommon town has scored its best ever result in the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) survey, finishing joint third in the country. Of the 40 nationwide towns that were assessed by judges, the county town finished behind only topplaced Killarney and runner-up Dungarvan. Tralee shared third place with Roscommon town. The town’s standing has gradually improved since it scored a very disappointing 29th place in January 2013, but this week’s result marks a new high: previously, its highest position was sixth, in September 2013. The town was regarded by judges as ‘clean to European norms’, and various aspects of the area were praised, including Lanesboro Street, St Ciarán’s Park, Main Street and the Harristown Centre. Loughnaneane Park was described as “a wonderful amenity and a credit to the town and the users that it is in such great shape”. However, judges found fault with the recycling facility and derelict sites at St Ciarán’s Park, where “there was a definite litter presence”. Overall, though, the outcome was extremely positive, which pleased Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher, the Chairperson of Roscommon Tidy Towns. “It’s great; we are delighted,” she said. “To come third out of 40 towns is fantastic for Roscommon town.” Cllr. Shanagher said that a variety of sectors were responsible for the result, including business people, residents, Roscommon County Council and workers from the Tús and Gateway schemes. Meanwhile, Athlone fared very poorly in the IBAL survey: it finished 38th of the 40 towns assessed and was regarded as “littered”.

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IFA welcomes ﬂexibility on TAMS 1 deadline Roscommon IFA rural development chairman Donal Greene has welcomed Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney’s decision to extend the deadline for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 1). The deadline has been extended

to September 14. Mr Greene said that the previous deadline was too tight for farmers to get work completed and had placed them under pressure. IFA had called on the Minister to allow flexibility in relation to the completion date for TAMS I in-

vestments, as many farmers have been finding it difficult to finish their work by the end of August. Mr Greene said that the main element where there is a difficulty is the dairy equipment, sheep fencing and farm safety schemes. In many cases, approvals to pro-

ceed have only recently been issued and the timescale to finish work was too short, he said. Mr Greene said that maximum flexibility is needed to ensure that the €12.5m available for TAMS I, 85 per cent of which is EU funding, is not lost to farmers.

Castlerea Co-operative Livestock Mart Ltd. TELEPHONE: 094 9620300 email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249 THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

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Fall/Autumn Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, September 8th at 5 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. Judging at 3 p.m. - 2 Sales Rings ------------------Show Weanling must be born in 2015 in Exhibitors own herd Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 1st September, Wednesday, 2nd September & Thursday, 3rd September by phone (0906626352) email: roscommonmart@gmail.com or calling to the office. ------------------Tuesday, September 8th at 8 p.m. 18 Excellent Quality 3 year old in calf Heifers Lim, Simm, Char, BB calving Sept/Oct to 5 star Lim Bull Photos of stock can be viewed on our Website or Facebook page -------------

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Show & Sale of Lambs Wednesday, September 9th at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Paddy Coffey & Sons, Lecarrow, Roscommon ------------

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Colm Mee and his daughter Bernadette Mee, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon pictured at the Virginia Show where they met Mairead McGuinness, Fine Gael MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament.

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Castlerea Mart Report Sales on 27/8/15: 650 cattle on offer this week and despite the recent heavy rainfall trade remained firm for most categories of stock on offer. Demand for quality forward store cattle was on par with previous weeks with prices slightly improved for the top quality lots. Weanling numbers continue to grow while breeding stock reported a good clearance. Sample prices: BULLOCKS: Chx

485kgs €1325 Ch 440kgs €1260 Ch 500kgs €1340 Lim 530kgs €1300 Lim 570kgs €1335 Lim 605kgs €1440 Sim 800kgs €1830. HEIFERS: Ch 415kgs €1110 Lim 405kgs €1050 Lim 485kgs €1305 Lim 500kgs €1270 Ch 520kgs €1215 Lim 430kgs €1160. DRY COWS: Ch 800kgs €1740 Lim 715kgs €1615 Ch 730kgs €1430 Chx 825kgs €1675 Lmx 695kgs €1280. Cows with calves @ foot made

from €1210 to €2460 for a lim cow and her BB bull calf at foot. Springers made from €960 to €1600 per head. CALVES: Calves ranged in price from €200 to €810 for a stronger continental-type. WEANLING BULLS: Ch 280kgs €850 Lim 225kgs €790 Ch 250kgs €850 Ch 450kgs €1200 Lim 450kgs €1150. WEANLING HEIFERS: Lim 290kgs €990 AA 250kgs €765 Lim

350kgs €985 Lim 330kgs €940 Lim 300kgs €875. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart on Thursday next (3rd) with a sale of bullocks, heifers, cows, calves and weanlings. All sales commence at 11 am with three rings in operation. FORTCOMING SALES: On Saturday 5th September at 12 noon there will be a Sale of 50 springing heifers. Please note as and from Monday 7th September bullock sales will resume on Mondays.

this week. There was a brisk trade for bullocks, with prices holding firm and a full clearance of lots. Bullocks sold for between €1.91 a kilo up to a maximum price of €3.16 per kilo. There was also a good trade for heifers with an average price of €2.36 per kilo and a top price of €2.85 per kilo. Prices for dry cows were similar to last week. New booking arrangements: please note 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. Draw System for starting pen on sale days: the draw for the starting pen will be made at 10.45 am on Fridays and 4.45 pm. on Tuesdays. The first number drawn will be the starting pen and a second draw will be made to determine whether the draw will go up or down. Sales as usual for bullocks, heifers and dry cows each Friday – 11 am. Autumn/fall sale of heifers, Friday September 4. One hundred pens of heifers on offer.

Weanling Show and Sale: Tuesday, September 8 at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up until 5 o’clock on Thursday, Septmber 3. Autumn/fall sale of bullocks, Friday, September 11. Bookings accepted up until 5 pm on Thursday, September 3. Dry Cows made from €800 to €1750 per head. Sample prices: AA X 650 kgs €1170, Char X 905 kgs €1750, Lim 740 kgs €1415, Lim X 535 kgs €800, Char X 690 kgs €1400, AA 775 kgs €1570, Lim X 625 kg €890. Heifers made from €395 to €825 over. Sample Prices 4 Char X 485 kgs €1310, Char X 535 kgs €1290, Lim X 565 kgs €1255, AAX 460 kgs €1000, Lim X 415 kgs €1185, Char X 445 kgs €1000, Lim X 390 kgs €1005, BBX 395 kgs €940. Bullocks made from €440 to €845 over. Sample Prices: Lim X 655 kgs €1500, Char X 645 kgs €1400, 2 AAX 648 kgs €1440, AA X 745 kgs €1560, 2 Char X 430 kgs €1230, Lim 640 kgs €1320, Char X 435 kgs 1160, 2 Lim X 593 kgs 1220, Char X 370 kgs €1020, Char X 430 kgs €930, Lim X 295 kgs €735.

Roscommon Mart Report Saturday, August 29 Breeding ewes: There was another large entry of excellent quality breeding ewes on offer this week. There was a brisk trade for hoggets with the average prices similar to last week and a top price of €212. There was also a good trade for breeding ewes with a top price €187 for a pen of 2 year old Ewes. Saturday sales continue weekly, with gates opening at 8 am. The sale will commence at 11 am. Hoggets ranged from €120 to €212 per head; two-year-old ewes made from €145 to €187 per head; threeyear-old ewes made from €130 to €182 per head. Wednesday, September 2 Sheep sale: There was another large entry of sheep. There was a good trade for lambs, with ewe lambs fetching as high as €132. There was a brisk demand with a good attendance customers and a high clearance of lots. There was a similar trade for cast ewes, with all lots cleared with all lots sold. 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. 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: show and sale of lambs – Wednesday, September 8. Breeding ewes sales continue weekly on Saturdays at 11 am. Gate opens at 8 am. Sale of pedigree Suffolk Sheep – this Saturday September 5, at 1.30 pm. Sample Prices: ram lambs: 45.10 kgs – €86, 43.70 kgs – €89, 45.70 kgs – €87, 50 kgs – €100, 45.60 kgs – €96.50, 53.60 kgs – €102, 51 kgs – €105. Ewe lambs: 52.40 kgs – €105, 50 kgs – €101, 46.50 kgs – €101, 46.20 kgs – €95, 49.50 kgs – €110, 52.80 kgs – €132, 45.50 kgs – €110, 47.80 kgs – €105. Mixed lambs: 49 kgs – €100, 35.60 kgs – €67.50. Wether Lambs: 39.60 kgs €85, 42.20 kgs €83, 43.20 kgs €90, 56.50 kgs. Cast Ewes made from €65 to €122 per lot Friday August 28 There were good numbers on offer

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Heavy Soils Drainage Event on Thursday, 10th September at 2pm on the farm of: Seamus Donnelly, Clonrollagh, Longford

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Adrian, Elliot and Carla Grealy pictured making a presentation to Margaret Nevin after Empress Toorah won The Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Handicap Race (2nd race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Martha Lynn, Martha Lynn Millinery pictured making a presentation to Catriona Hasson after she was declared winner of the Most Stylish Hat Competition. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Members of the Cleary family pictured making a presentation to Jim Derwin after Greanta won The Seán Cleary Memorial Handicap Race (4th race). The winning horse is trained by Tom Cleary. The horse was brought over the finish line by Rory Cleary. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Dick O’Brien, Roscommon Racecourse Ltd pictured making a presentation to David Wachman after Last Waltz won the The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Race (1st race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Edward Donnellan, Donnellan & Co pictured making a presentation to Johnny Connaughton after he was declared winner of the Best Dressed Male Competition at the Roscommon Races. Also pictured were runners-up Ollie Deely and Jim Griffin. Picture: Andrew Fox

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James Murray, Murray Ambulance Service pictured making a presentation to Eddie Stack, Denny Scanlon and Maurice Stack after Wate and Sea won The Murray Ambulance Service Mares Handicap Hurdle (6th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

Gerry Gill, Gerry Gill Motors pictured presenting a cheque for the Best Turned Out Awards to Robert McConn, Roscommon Racecourse Ltd. Picture: Andrew Fox

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PropertyPeople – SALES BY – PAT HUGHES & CO. LTD. AUCTIONEER & VALUER ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090 66 27003 FAX: 090 66 26296 EMAIL: phughes2@eircom.net

BARGAIN OF THE WEEK For Sale at ROXBORO, ROSCOMMON

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NEW TO THE MARKET For Sale at KILTULTOGUE, BALLYMACURLEY, ROSCOMMON Circa 11 acres of top quality agricultural land. The Lands have the benefit of mains water supply, have been maintained to a high standard and are well fenced. It would be an ideal opportunity for local farmers looking to increase their holding. -------------------------------------------------------------------

On the books of Pat Hughes & Co This week Hughes & Company are confirming that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations for a circa 70-acre residential farm located at Killeeboy, Kilteevan, Roscommon. Pat is confirming that they hope to conclude a sale within the next few days on this fine farm located only two miles from Roscommon town. The residence is a twobedroomed farmhouse with a good range of out-offices. Most of the lands are of top quality and come with the benefit of approximately €5,000 in premiums between forestry and area aid. Hughes & Company are also offering this week at Ballinderry, Fourmilehouse a twobedroomed cottage located approximately four miles from Roscommon town on the main Boyle to Roscommon Road. The residence is in need to total modernisation but due to its prominent location Pat feels it would be an ideal restoration project. The company are accepting every offer in excess of €25,000 for this residence. On offer this week is circa 53 acres at Morganstown, Athleague, Co. Roscommon. The lands are located only two miles from the village of Athleague on the main Four Roads to Athleague Road. The lands have excellent road frontage and a good

range of out-offices and Horse Stables including a sand arena. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net Pat is also confirming that they are still have for sale circa 60 acres of top quality land located at Carrowmoney, Rahara, Roscommon. These lands have extensive road frontage leaving them suitable for further development subject to planning permission being granted. All of the lands are of good quality located in one main block in a renowned farming area. Pat is hopeful of concluding a sale on these lands in the coming weeks. Due to recent sales Pat is confirming that they urgently require all types of property for sale in and around the Roscommon area. The sterling is very strong and Hughes & Company are confirming that they have a lot of interest in property from England with the English buyers back in the market. If you are thinking of buying or selling please contact him. Let him advise you – his advice is free. For further details on all properties on offer with Hughes & Company please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net .

MEADOWS TO LET At Racecourse Road, Roscommon Circa 60 acres of Top Quality Meadow At Killerney, Lanesboro Road Circa 8 acres of Top Quality Meadow Convenient to Ballinaheglish circa 35 acres Suitable for Grazing approximately 8 – 10 acres of aftergrass. Well Fenced At Ballagh, Kilrooskey, Roscommon Circa 10 acres suitable for Horses At Fuerty, Roscommon Circa 50 acres One or Two Lots to suit. Meadow or Grazing. Convenient to Athleague Circa 18 acres of top quality manured meadow -------------------------------------------------------------------

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Wanted – land for forestry purposes Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, are this week urgently seeking lands for forestry purposes to meet a recent order of c. 1,000 acres. John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, said: “To fill a new order just received, we are actively seeking lands suitable for plantation in all areas. “Our clients will assess the lands and, if suitable, cash is waiting for immediate purchase. Raw lands with lots of 10 acres or more are preferable.” For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A QUALITY 4 B/R SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE OF C.1,300 SQ.FT LOCATED AY

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A quality semi-detached residence located in this select residential area with the benefit of a good quality finish throughout and situated opposite the Athlone Rugby club. The property which overlooks a large green area to the front boasts spacious living accommodation throughout over 3 floors with a spacious rear garden and unrivalled location beside Athlone town. The Auctioneer invites viewing and all offers in the region of €125,000 to sell. BER: D1. LEGAL: TONY HENRY, MESSERS TORMEYS & CO, ATHLONE. 090 64 93456. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Bargain of the Week with John Earley John Earley’s Bargain of the Week is this property located at Cloonkerny, Castlerea. Property Partners Earley are this week inviting offers after €50,000 for this select property. The agent describes the property as a four-bedroomed bungalow, a countryside residence of c.1,240 sq. ft. standing on c. 0.5 acres. This is a well appointed tastefully decorated countryside property located convenient to Castlerea/Ballymoe and Ballintubber route. Accommodation comprises briefly of reception/hallway, living room, kitchen/dining room, sunroom/utility area, four bedrooms and bathroom and shower room. The auctioneer highly recommends im-

mediate viewings and welcomes all offers after €50,000 to sell for this select countryside property. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www. propertypartners.ie.

Quality semi-detached & detached residences located in a select residential development beside Tulsk village and all amenities. 4 B/R semi detached from €80,000. 4 B/R detached with garage from €105,000. BER: C3 – D2. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and enquiries. LEGAL: MESSERS KANE TUOHY, GRAND CANAL QUAY. D2. (01) 6722233. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET A MOST ATTRACTIVE 3 B/R COUNTRYSIDE RESIDENCE OF C. 1,000 SQ.FT LOCATED AT

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Houses sought for disappointed clients Property Partners Earley, Roscommon, are this week seeking houses in all areas of Roscommon for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. Property Partners have been selling property for generations and offer a nationwide network of offices offering exceptional local knowledge. With an extensie computerised database of active buyers, Property Partners Earley are best placed to advise on all you property matters. They offer a professional marketing plan designed to deliver their goal of selling

you home for the highest price possible. Your property will be listed on all major websites to include www.propertypartners.ie, www.daft.ie, www.myhome.ie and www.onview.ie. With over 3,000 unique hits on the Property Partners website each day alone, you property will be marketed to the forefront. For further details or to arrange a free consultation, please contact either John Earley, FIPAV or David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

A highly attractive 3 B/R countryside residence located in a select residential area standing on a mature site area of c. 0.5 of an acre. The said property is well presented throughout and benefits from a modern heating system, double glaze windows and doors throughout, a spacious rear concrete yard area and 2 no useful storage sheds. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and enquiries. BER: C3. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOR LEASE A modern 3 bay back to back slatted shed with c. 200 bales of silage and use of grain bin if desired. Strokestown area. Enquiries invited.

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Last remaining houses at Goldsmith Drive Connaughton Auctioneers, Athleague, have for sale the last remaining available house at Goldsmith Drive, Elphin, Co. Roscommon. The residence is described as being an attractive three-bedroom, two-storey, semi-detached residence built and finished to a very high standard. The residence is located in a seven-house development, fully complete and within walking distance of all amenities. Accommodation includes Ground Floor: reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, utility, toilet, First Floor: three bedrooms with one en-suite and bathroom. Viewing comes highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting the office on 0906663700.

A large semi-detached retail unit on Castle Street, Roscommon town, will go on sale for a reserve price of just €20,000 at an Allsop property auction in the RDS, Dublin, next Tuesday. Formerly a Cosmo supermarket, the property measures over 6,000 sq. ft. A number of other properties in Co. Roscommon will also go under the hammer on the same day, including a semi-detached

three-bedroom house at Castlecourt, Ballaghaderreen, with a reserve of just €25,000. Two properties in Boyle are also on the market: a detached three-bedroom house at Forest View, for €40,000; and a detached four-bedroom house at Corrigeenroe, for a reserve of just €20,000. In nearby Carrowmore, Croghan, a lovely detached three-bedroom house could be available for as little as €45,000.

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A mid-terrace three bedroom house in Bealnamullia, Athlone, will go under the hammer for a reserve price of €65,000. Meanwhile, at a separate Allsop auction next Thursday in the RDS, a semi-detached fourbedroom house at Foxwood Manor, Boyle, will go under the hammer with a reserve of €40,000. Finally, a detached three-bedroom bungalow in Clonown, near Athlone, will also carry a reserve of €40,000 that day.

AGRICULTURAL LAND Forte George, Ballinaheglish, Co. Roscommon

Highly important sale of attractive holding of good quality agricultural land containing c.36 acres set out in one LOT and located in a much sought after farming district. The said lands are of excellent quality and must be of interest to all farmers. PRICE ON APPLICATION Solicitor: Roddy McCrann, Messers TV McCrann, Church Street, Roscommon. Contact: 0906 626 269

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HIGH PROFILE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Circular Road, Roscommon Town, Co. Roscommon Extending to 2,080sq.m.GIA (22,389sq.ft.) on c. 0.58 Hectares (1.43 Acres). In a highly prominent location in Roscommon Town. Situated on Circular Road approximately 300 metres south east of the Town Centre . The property is strategically located and provides unrivalled profile. The Circular Road carries a large volume of passing vehicular traffic and is one of the most accessible routes to the west and midlands of the country via the N60, N61 & N63. Property comprises of former car sales showroom with ancillary ground and 1st floor office, Garage with ground floor reception and office accommodation, separate garage with mezzanine storage area and former DOE Designated Testing Centre also vehicular access is available off Brogan Lane. Viewing by prior appointment with REA Seamus Carthy. GUIDE PRICE: €200,000 PLUS VAT Solicitor: Mr. Hugh Kane, Kane Tuohy Solicitors, The Malt House North, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 Contact: 01 6722233

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NewsPeople Roscommon Garden Club meeting The next meeting of the Roscommon Garden Club will take place on Monday, September 28, at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. It will start at 7.30 pm for annual registration and a talk will follow, given by Margaret McHugh, from McGaugh’s Garden Centre, Co Galway. Margaret is a very well qualified horticulturist who graduated from An Grianan in Louth, Co. Meath. Margaret was the first student from Co Galway to graduate at An Grianan and, from there, she moved to Co. Limerick to take up a position. She then got married and moved abroad, living in Saudi Arabia for three years, and then in Egypt for one year. She then moved back to Ireland, so it was now time to do another form of propagation and as a result, she had two children, who are now both grown up. One is a teacher and the other works in social media. Margaret has been with Ger MacGaugh for the last 10 years, so there is very little she doesn’t know about gardening. She will talk about the autumn clean-up and gardening. It will be a very interesting talk.

newsbriefs Castlerea Comhaltas The next Castlerea Comhaltas session will be on this Friday, 4th September at Doherty’s, starting around 9.30 pm. We have had visiting musicians at our last few sessions. Come and see who turns up this time!

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION All Things Well The incident in today’s Gospel is recorded only by Mark. The key line is what the crowd says at the end: “He has done all things well.” In the Greek, this echoes the creation story, recalling that God saw all the things he had done and declared them good (see Genesis 1:31). Mark also deliberately evokes Isaiah’s promise, which we hear in today’s First Reading that God will make the deaf hear and the mute speak. He even uses a Greek word to describe the man’s condition (mogilalon = “speech impediment”) that’s only found in one other place in the Bible – in the Greek translation of today’s Isaiah passage, where the prophet describes the “dumb” singing. The crowd recognises that Jesus is doing what the prophet had foretold. But Mark wants us to see something far greater – that, to use the words from today’s First Reading: “Here is your God.” Notice how personal and physical the drama is in the Gospel. Our focus is drawn to a hand, a finger, ears, a tongue, spitting. In Jesus, Mark shows us, God has truly come in the flesh. What He has done is to make all things new, a new creation (see Revelation 21:1-5). As Isaiah promised, He has made the living waters of baptism flow in the desert of the world. He has set captives free from their sins, as we sing in today’s Psalm. He has come that rich and poor might dine together in the Eucharistic feast, as James tells us in today’s Epistle. He has done for each of us what He did for that deaf mute. He has opened our ears to hear the Word of God, and loosed our tongues that we might sing praises to Him. Let us then, in the Eucharist, again give thanks to our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Let us say with Isaiah, Here is our God, He comes to save us. Let us be rich in faith, that we might inherit the kingdom promised to those who love Him. – Dr. Scott Hahn, www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Parish Office/Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon)

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Water charges and shoulder charges Every Tuesday morning for the last six, or maybe seven years, I have brought my badly hand-written notes into the long-suffering girls in the offices of the Roscommon People, and I have seen their faces drop as they see the collection of crossed out words, bits inserted here and there, more bits taken out, and, all in all, a nightmare for the poor girl who has to try and get it typed up, ready for the printers. There has been an occasional hint about the wonderful world of emails, which I have steadfastly ignored, but, on this Monday morning I have set myself a target of getting all the way to the end of the piece without having to cross out a single word – I am well aware that it’s an almost impossible challenge, but I’ll tell you how I got on when all is completed. Anyway, back to the real world, and on Saturday afternoon approximately 80,000 people attended an Anti Water Charges Demonstration Rally on Dublin’s O’Connell Street, and it is now widely accepted and acknowledged that the water charges will be a major issue in the forthcoming General Election. I’ve told you many times in the past that I am not, in any way, a political person, and I have never slavishly voted for any party – I vote for the person, regardless of his |(or her) political persuasion, who impresses me the most, and who is most likely to deliver for my area, but I just cannot get myself to agree with, or support, the Anti Water charges demonstrations. I’m well aware that my apathy for the crusade is probably for purely selfish reasons, because for the last number of years all of us in our area have paid for our water, as members of the CreggsGlinsk (maybe that should be Glinsk-Creggs) Group Water Scheme,

and we have never felt the need to call for any type of rally on either the streets (street) of Glinsk or Creggs. A couple of years ago the scheme needed badlyrequired funds to upgrade the system, and, after a couple of well-attended public meetings where the water scheme officials explained what was going on, why the money was needed, and what the effects would be, we the members, unanimously agreed to make a onceoff payment of €500 per house to carry out the necessary improvements. If Irish Water looked for anything similar, I’d say we’d have a wholesale revolution. My feeling is that if the quality of the product is guaranteed, and if we can safely drink what comes out of our taps, there is no real reason why I should have to pay for my supply, and you shouldn’t! Sticking with water, just for a moment, but this time it’s the stuff that falls out of they sky. On Friday last I was bringing my wife Carol to Knock Airport, from where she was going on the Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, and I can never recall driving through such a continuous downpour before in my life. Usually when the rainfall gets so bad that it’s almost impossible to see out, it will only last for a few minutes or so, but this time it kept on and on, and only that I was following an artic which, as they say, made the road for me, we might well have had to pull up, and might even have missed the flight to Lourdes, where temperatures are currently hitting 34 degrees. One of the worst thinks about knowing nothing about anything is that it can be hard to figure our why something that appears simple, can, in fact be almost impossible – in case you’ve lost me, I’m wondering, with all the rain that falls how we

have never managed to harness it, and turn it into a safe drinkable supply, which would of course, do away with any need for any of us to pay for it at all. Maybe some of the scientists out there will fill me in!

Croker cracker Changing subjects entirely, and turning to yesterday’s battle, a word deliberately chosen, between Mayo and The Dubs, I am still buzzing at the almost unbelievable closing 10 or so minutes, during which the wearers of the Green and Red brought off a comeback almost on a par with Lazarus himself, and got a draw in a game that had seemed well gone from them as we headed into those closing minutes. Listening to the various radio stations, and reading a paper or two this Monday morning, a lot of real GAA analysts seem to be of the opinion that yesterday’s game was dirty, nasty, spiteful, cynical and downright disgusting, and maybe they are right. But for someone like me who unashamedly, supported the Connaught champions and (by the way, it’s not simply Anti-Dubs bias it’s just that I’ve seen Mayo, and it’s people suffer so much heartache all my life, and I would love to see them get their hands on Sam) I found it totally enthralling, and a credit to both teams. Lads were prepared to forget all about their own safety in an effort to get their team to the All-Ireland Final. In the end Mayo could probably have shaded it, but I think a draw was the best result (certainly for the GAA) and I can’t wait till next Saturday when they’ll do it all over again. Can we have a Western double in Croke Park next weekend? Just before I leave the senior match, on last night’s Sunday Game, and indeed everywhere today, there was intense analysis on the many

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untoward incidents that took place, and rightly so, but I wonder is there a policy that in the case of minor players things are to be ignored! After the final whistle in the minor game between Tipp and Kildare, the No. 24 from the (not so) Lilywhites, jumped on the Tipperary No. 8 Jack Kennedy, who incidentally was the official Man of the Match, and delivered a right-handed haymaker that Mike Tyson himself would have been proud of. Kennedy appeared to sustain a bad enough injury to his right eye but to my knowledge there hasn’t been a whisper about it! I just wonder why!

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week, last Friday night I made it to The Castlecoote Lodge for Seamus Ward’s 60th Birthday Party, and it was just great! A huge crowd, good food, good music and good craic and all for a good guy. Well done Seamus and we wish you a long, happy life and also retirement. I have got all the way to the end (Thank God says you) with only two major mistakes in the writing – not too bad, but more improvements required. ‘Till next week, Bye for now

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-v- Kilkenny

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Galway will have their best chance in many years of landing a long-awaited All-Ireland SHC title when they take on Kilkenny in the 2015 decider on Sunday. In 2012 Galway did come close in the drawn game against Kilkenny but in reality Kilkenny were poor on the first day and they stamped their authority on the replay and won it comfortably. But this year there is a new steel about Galway that we have not seen in recent years. Anthony Cunningham knows it too. The former St Brigid’s manager and Kiltoom resident has been under severe pressure during his term but this year he has seen something different about his squad and they are now one step away from immortality. On the evening of the Leinster Final the Galway manager told Brian Cody that they would meet again in September – and how right he was. It is that kind of confidence that Galway have been missing for many years and it has now spread throughout the squad. Galway have improved with every outing this summer and they peaked in the game against

Tipperary. They only won that game by a point but, with the exception of Seamus Callinan, Galway had the measure of the Tipperary attack that day. Another huge change in the Galway play is that they are now no longer almost totally dependent on Joe Canning for their scores. Canning is still a vital part of their team but the likes of Conor Whelan, Cathal Mannion and David Burke are now very much on the scoring scene. Andy Smith and David Burke have made the midfield area their own and they are really blossoming this summer. Further back, Iarla Tannian seems to have found his natural home at centre-half back while John Hanbury and Johnny Coen have been rock-solid in the full-back line. Galway know that they have the hurlers to win this final but the big question is: Can they overcome that mental barrier that they have had over the years in finals in Croke Park… stretching back the past 27 years? That Kilkenny are back in the final again without Henry Shefflin, JJ Delaney, Tommy Walsh and Richie Hogan to name but four players who many would consider to be amongst the greatest ever to play the game is simply remarkable. That they are still the favourites to win is even more remarkable. But they have arrived into the decider without any fuss at all. The likes of TJ Reid and Colm Fennelly, Ger Aylward, Walter Walsh and Richie Hogan are still getting the vital scores, with Hogan and Reid both in line for the hurler of

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the year accolade. The way that Brian Cody can produce these class teams almost seamlessly is a modern Irish sporting phenomenon. Joey Holden has fitted in nicely at full-back and Paul Murphy improves with every game. He is now arguably the best defender in the game. The return of Michael Fennelly to the midfield area has further strengthened the Kilkenny team and they will come into this final on the crest of a wave –as usual! Talking to hurling people this week there is a slight feeling that Kilkenny, while they have a very strong starting fifteen, might just not be as strong off the bench as Galway and that might decide it. To back against Kilkenny in an All-Ireland hurling final is not a very wise thing to do. They go to Croke Park on the first Sunday in September expecting to return with the McCarthy Cup. However if Galway can banish their mental demons about getting over the line they have the team to win this final. They will need to match the intensity they showed against Tipperary. They will need to fire on all cylinders and they will need Joe Canning to have one of his great games too. I have a feeling that this might be Galway’s year and I am predicting that they will break their 27-year hoodoo and bring the McCarthy Cup back across the Shannon on Sunday night. Match odds: Kilkenny 8/11; Galway 2/1; Draw 8/1. People Sports Prediction: Galway.

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All-Ireland Hurling FINAL

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‘If Galway weather early storm, they can win’ < SEAMUS DUKE

Justin Campbell has been the Roscommon senior and U-21 hurling team manager for the past two years and is a former Galway player. When I spoke to him on Wednesday he was really looking forward to the big game on Sunday and says that Galway have every chance this time around. “If Galway can learn the lessons from 2012 then they will be well on the way to victory. Galway have a lot of experienced players but I would have a slight worry about the younger players. I wouldn’t be sure if this team are stronger than the one in 2012 but it is certainly a luckier team and you need a bit of luck too. “Galway are improving, there is no doubt about that, and the younger additions to the team this year have added great spice to the whole set-up. This is an All-Ireland fi-

nal that Galway can win. “I would say that Brian Cody would prefer to be meeting Tipperary in this final because if you stop Seamus Callinan you are halfway there against them, but he will be unsure who they will have to concentrate on in the Galway set-up which is an advantage (for the westerners).” Justin says that there is less emphasis now on the influence of Joe Canning and that has been an advantage to Galway. “I would agree that we are not depending on Joe Canning as much as we did before but I would also say that we will not win any All-Ireland without him and we need him playing well along with all the others to win on Sunday. “I would also move him away from the square at times in the game. I remember looking at a league game last year when Galway beat Kilkenny, and in that game Galway scored two great

goals and the man who passed the ball in for both goals was Joe Canning, so he can be really effective out the field too. “There is great excitement in Galway this year about this final and I have to say I can’t wait for this game. Kilkenny are Kilkenny and in a final we all know what that means. Galway will have to score one or two goals at least to win the game. We certainly won’t score 25 or 26 points against that Kilkenny team.” Justin Campbell says that to win on Sunday would be Galway’s greatest All-Ireland victory. “Galway have already beaten Cork and Tipperary and to beat Kilkenny in an All-Ireland final is the stuff of legend and it would be our best win ever. “Galway are well capable of winning this All-Ireland final. The first 20 minutes will be vital. If Galway can weather the Kilkenny storm then they can go on to win it.”

Justin Campbell.

‘There’s more of a cutting edge to Galway now’ It’s a busy week for Stephen Glennon. As the chief hurling reporter at the Connacht Tribune newspaper, he’s been central this week to presenting huge coverage of the All-Ireland senior final. To add to that, Galway are also in the minor final. Then there is the little matter of Roscommon minor hurlers playing in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final on Saturday in Limerick (Stephen is the Roscommon team manager). In the middle of finishing the All-Ireland supplement for The Tribune, Stephen took a few minutes out to chat to People Sport about Sunday’s big game. “I think that Galway are in with a great chance and a much better chance than they had in 2012 when they drew with Kilkenny and lost the replay.

“There is far more of a cutting edge to the Galway team this year. Back in 2012 they were almost totally relying on Joe Canning for scores but this year there are plenty of good forwards on the team.” Stephen says that there is huge anticipation and excitement in the county this week. “The excitement is building for sure and there has been a massive demand for tickets. People are expecting a big performance from Galway.” As someone who is at the coalface of Galway hurling, can Stephen explain why it has taken them so long to win another senior All-Ireland (the last one was in 1988)? “Well it’s a complete mystery to me. The standard of club hurling is really high in Galway.

Look at all the All-Irelands they have won over the years. They have also been really strong at minor and U-21 level. If anyone could solve that mystery they would be a rich man in Galway but hopefully that gap will be bridged on Sunday.” So what is different this year? What has changed in Galway? “I think that the benchmark was reached one day in the National League when they went down to Waterford and were well beaten. “They had a long journey back on the bus that evening and they decided that they were not going to go the way of other Galway teams in the past and they really knuckled down after that.” Stephen has seen all Galway’s games in league and championship this year, so what was their best performance?

“Easy to answer that question, the game against Tipperary was huge and a mighty display. They showed an intensity that day that we have not seen before. The day they beat Dublin the played well but the match against Tipp was a revelation.” So what’s the feeling around Galway? Can they topple Kilkenny? “I feel that this Galway team can win on Sunday. Kilkenny are Kilkenny and they will come expecting to win. They have a very strong starting 15 but I think that they may not have that much strength on the bench and that could tell. Galway have a stronger panel. “I think that Galway will finally break their duck and win the McCarthy Cup on Sunday” the Athleague man concluded.

Roscommon People Friday 04 September 2015

All-Ireland Hurling FINAL

Galway

-v- Kilkenny

Sunday, 6th September, 2015 in Croke Park, Dublin

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The All Star full-forward is Galway’s primary threat coming into Sunday’s match against Kilkenny. The Portumna man made his debut for the Tribesmen in 2008 and since then has blossomed in the Galway team, winning All-Irelands at minor and U-21 level. Canning can be described as Galway’s key man and will be an extremely important asset in Sunday’s game. The ace attacker has had an average of four points per game in the

Tannian has proven himself to be a vital player for Galway throughout the year and really is an authority figure at the back. He received an All Star Award in 2012 and has shown that he has the hands, the build and the brains to compete at the highest level. He is a huge man (6 ft. 3 inches in fact!). Although a quiet and unassuming individual, on the field of play he takes no prisoners. Tannian has been described as a rock at the back but will have a tough job on Sunday marking the livewire Richie Hogan or possibly the equally tricky TJ Reid. Tannian is a leader and is key for Galway on Sunday.

championship so far this season and it’s important for Galway that the marksman is on fire on Sunday. Canning hit home 2-3 against the Cats last year and the Tribesmen will be hoping that he can star again this weekend.

Richie Hogan Richie Hogan, who has received the Hurler of the Year award, is an established player for Kilkenny. The centre-forward/ midfielder is at the heart of Kilkenny’s best moves and generally pulls the strings in the centre of the park. He will be facing Iarla Tannian or Daithi Burke on Sunday but the Danesfort man is well capable of handling

either of them on his day. Hogan has proved himself to be a clinical finisher and when an opportunity arises the ball is usually venomously struck over the bar or into the back of the net. Richie Hogan has the power to control the game and lead Kilkenny to another Liam McCarthy Cup win. Hogan has already won

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Horses for

courses by Tom Red

This evening sees racing take place in Powerstown Park in Clonmel starting at 4.30pm. Tomorrow’s card is at Kilbeggan where they hold their last meeting of 2015 with an off at 4.35pm. Saturday racing takes place at Navan away at 2.25pm and on the all weather at Dundalk on Sunday with a 2.10pm start. On Monday the three day September festival starts at Galway with an all flat card at 4.35pm. Last Friday evening Adrian Joyce made the long trip from south Roscommon to Down Royal pay off when Rock On Rosie made it 2 out of 2, adding to her recent win at Kilbeggan, by landing the SHS Group Handicap Hurdle from Clankyle and Authorative by 3¾l and 2l. Ridden once more by Shane Shortall the 6–Y-O mare has suddenly found her form. Lake Champlain, 3rd in the second juvenile hurdle of the season at Lenebane last month, improved to win the juvenile here. Little Mitch, 2nd in a Roscommon maiden, also improved a place to win the 2m 4f maiden. Bob Baffert’s US Triple Crown Champion, American Pharoah, suffered a shock defeat when second to Keen Ice in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The US champion took it up from flag fall with Frosted but he could not shake him off and was never more than a length in front. Frosted got his head in front turning for home and Victor Espinoza battled back to lead 2 out. Alas the champion had nothing left in the tank to repel the challenge of Keen Ice a furlong down and the outsider went on to win by ¾ length with Frosted 2¼ l’s back in 3rd. The last and only Triple Crown champion to win the Travers was Whirlaway way back in 1941. Affirmed did finished first in 1978 but was disqualified for interference and placed

second behind Alydar. A clash between American Pharoah, star US mare Beholder, and Ballydoyle’s Gleneagles is on the cards as all hold entries in the Breeders Cup. What a race that would be but Gleneagles is more likely to go for the Irish Champion Stakes or Ascot’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

Review for Lenebane Racing started with a 7f Maiden for 2-YO’s won by the Jim Bolger trained Special Focus with son-in-law Kevin Manning on board. The son of Intense Focus was repeating Bolger’s win of 12 months ago with . The handicap run over the same distance went to outsider Zakhrafa from the Kevin Prendergast yard with Chris Hayes doing the steering. In the 1m 2f fillies handicap Athlone based trainer Tom Cleary made a brave effort to repeat last year’s win with Queen of Alba who finished 3rd behind Willie McCreery’s Fact Or Folklore and Dermot Weld’s Antique Platinum. The last of the contests on the level provided the first and only winning fav as Colin Keane got Johnny Murtagh’s Sense of Victory up in the closing stages to beat Avizare by a neck with Athassel Abbey in 3rd. Racing over the sticks started with a national hunt winner for Dermot Weld as Mark Walsh won on JP McManus’s Waheeb. In the penultimate handicap hurdle Adrian Joyce’s Rock On Rosie failed by 4l to make it a hat trick of wins finishing behind Chief Of Panama. Racing closed with a maiden hurdle and no relief for the punters as outsider Ceol Agus Ol, trained in by Pauline Gavin and ridden by Brian Hayes, beat the odds on fav Grangeclare Rosa by 3¾l. The figures once again show the popularity of Lenebane as a race course with the Tote up from €197,539 last year to €157,560.

Authorative, No 9, and Clankye lead over the last from the winner Rock On Rosie

Preview for Kilbeggan The last meeting of 2014 at Kilbeggan tomorrow opens with a 2m maiden hurdle followed by a handicap hurdle over the same distance. Next up is the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap hurdle sponsored by JP McManus over 2m 3f. Racing over the minor obstacles ends with a 2m 6f handicap conditions race, The Pat Doyle Memorial Hurdle. The first race over fences, the beginners chase over 2m 4f, is sponsored by the Midland Breeders. The penultimate race is a 3m 1f handicap chase sponsored by the Kilbeggan Patrons Club and racing closes with a 2m 3f bumper for amateur riders.

General News Richard Hughes has taken out his training licence and has taken over the main yard at Ken Cunningham-Brown’s Stockbridge set-up in Hampshire. We look forward to his first runner and wish him all the best in his new venture. Winner of 24 of his 31 racecourse starts. 22 of them Grade 1, Hurricane Fly

has been retired by his owners. The 11-YO son of Montjeu won two Cheltenham Champion Hurdles and a record 5 Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown, where he was unbeaten in 10 races. The Irish bred started his career in France with defeat in a 1m 2f Group 2 flat race at Maisons-Laffitte and returned to France for his last race at Auteuil in their Champion Hurdle last June, earning £1.9 million in prize-money. Ruby Walsh rode the horse 22 times, Paul Townend 8 times and, a future racing quiz question, Johan Victorie once on the flat. Entries for the Melbourne Cup were announced and 10 of the 31 overseas entries are trained in Ireland. Willie Mullins has 4 entered as has Aidan O’Brien and Dermot Weld 2 for the big handicap on 3rd Nov. There are 140 entries in all.

Competition Time Our winners of tickets for the last meeting at Kilbeggan tomorrow evening are Seamus O’Donnell, Joe Rooney and Martin Treacy and they can collect them in the office in Abbey Street..

Golf

Boyle Golf Club There was a great turnout last Sunday for Liz Dwyer’s Lady President’s Prize, with almost thirty ladies taking part. Congratulations to Regina McLoughlin who won with a score of 68 nett. Thursday’s Men’s Competition was won by Michael Simon with 24 points. Well done to Niall Kearney who won the King Harmon Final on Saturday. Competitions for this week: on Thursday we have the Men’s Competition. On Friday there’s a 9-hole scramble and next Sunday it’s the King Cup (GOY). Presentation of prizes takes place next Sunday evening. Friday’s Lady President’s Scramble was won by Brendan Gaffney, Marie Gallagher & Dave Purser. The club outing to Portumna takes place on Saturday October 3rd (details on noticeboard).

Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club Ger Farry, Frances Molloy and Olivia Reynolds with 32 points won the Drumsna Garden Centre Scramble. Congratulations to Dolores Mulvey and Kathleen Loftus who came so close to winning the Granard Cup in Woodbrook Golf Club. 116 teams took part and the winning team came in with a score of 37. Dolores and Kathleen weren’t far behind, coming fifth with a score of 34. To round off our summer Lady Beginners Golf Programme, we will be having a fun 9-hole scramble followed by a lovely meal in the Bunker Bar on Saturday 26th September.

Castlerea Golf Club Over the weekend almost 60 teams played in the fundraiser for the All-Ireland Mixed Foursomes. The competition was a great success and was very well supported by local members and visitors from numerous clubs including Ballaghaderreen, Roscommon and Carrick-on-Shannon. The Club would like to thank all the sponsors and in particular Cahill’s SuperValu of

Castlerea. 1st were Maureen Claffey, Anto McCormack and Kieran Kenny with 88 points. Next Sunday 6th of September is the first day of Maureen Claffey’s President’s Prize. The Ladies will start their competition on Tuesday 8th September. Everyone in the Club would like to wish the Mixed Foursomes panel and management the very best of luck in their quest for All-Ireland glory. We play Dook’s from Munster in the semi-final on Thursday, with the winner playing either Ballyclare (Ulster) or Malahide (Leinster) in the final on Friday morning. Please return your tickets by next Saturday as the Club draw will take place on Sunday night 6th September.

Roscommon Golf Club Congratulations to the Ladies Senior Foursomes team who defeated Co. Sligo Golf Club in their home course at Rosses Point on Saturday in the Connacht Final. They will represent Connacht in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final in Knightsbrook, Co. Meath next month and we wish them the best of luck. The winner of the Sunday competition, sponsored by Collins Boyd Engineering, was Pearse Mellett with a fantastic score of 47 points. In second place was Jackie Somers with 43 points. Mario Costello won the gross prize with 38 points and Ollie Hannon was in third place with 39 points. Tom Higgins won the junior prize with 37 points. Patricia O’Gara won the ladies’ Tuesday competition, sponsored by Dermot Hughes Cars, with 40 points. Aoife Donnellan was in second place with 38 points. Des Bruen won the Over 55’s competition on Thursday. Michael Brennan was in second place and Gerry Mahon was in third place. Kate Walshe won the ladies’ competition and Mary Cunningham was in second place. Margaret Egan was in third place and Detta Cox was in fourth place. There is an Open Over 55’s competition on Thursday and the usual Open Friday competition. On Saturday the Roscommon Gaels Classic takes place.

Prize-winners in men’s sponsored competitions during August at Roscommon Golf Club. Back L to R: Pearse Mellett (Collins Boyd Engineering), Francie Noone, Crumlin Rumble (Fleming’s SuperValu), Eamonn Smith (Club), Mario Costello (Collins Boyd Engineering). Front: Tom Higgins (Collins Boyd Engineering), Liam Fleming, sponsor, Fleming’s SuperValu, Captain Ken Kearney, Shane Fleming, sponsor, Fleming’s SuperValu, Eamon Collins, sponsor, Collins Boyd Engineering.

Prize-winners in ladies’ sponsored competitions during August at Roscommon Golf Club. Back L to R: Sandra Kelly (Molloy’s Lifestyle Pharmacy), June Halliday (John Finn Electrical), Aoife Donnellan (Dermot Hughes Cars), Jackie Maxwell (Club). Front: Ruth Lennon (Galaxy Hair & Beauty), Patricia Donnelly (Dermot Hughes Cars), Lady Captain Marie McManus, Nuala Hughes, Dermot Hughes Cars (sponsor), Bernie Browne (Club).

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

Silver for Hollie Kilroe Hollie Kilroe from Roscommon AC was in super form at the Community Games national finals in Athlone, as she secured a silver medal in the U-10 200m. It was Hollie’s first time to compete at a national final. Hollie’s adventure began with the heats of the 200. Hollie got a super start and had gone into the lead on the bend. She stormed down the home straight winning her heat with 20m to spare. Hollie then had an early start on Sunday morning for the Semi-Final. Again

WELL DONE NIALL! Congratulations and well done to Niall Shanagher, Derrane, who won gold in the U-13 Boys Gymnastics at the National Community Games Finals in Athlone I.T. Niall represented Roscommon and has won silver and two bronze medals in the last three years at this event. It was a closely contested final and there were great scenes of jubilation when the results were announced and Niall discovered he had won the coveted gold medal. Niall is a member of Athlone Gymnastics Club. This is a great achievement.

Handball

Brendan’s title triumph Brendan McDonagh is the new 60x30 Junior ‘B’ county handball champion after a solid win over Shane Naughton in St. Coman’s last Saturday. Brendan won 21-15, 21-9. Brendan had beaten Shane’s doubles partner Dara ‘Techno’ O’Gara in a very tough semi-final the previous weekend. The scoreline was 21-17, 20-21, 21-10. 60x20 Junior County Semi-final: Lisacul’s Denis Creighton exacted revenge on Ballymoe’s Neil McDermott in their 60x30 Junior county semi-final held in St. Coman’s last week. Having been beaten by McDermott at the same stage last year Denis was aware of McDermott’s unorthodox but very effective style. This time around however, he started strongly and refused to buckle when the inevitable pressure came on. Denis won 21-17, 21-13. Next up for Denis this Thursday is St. Coman’s Darren Beatty in the county final.

Hollie had a super start and was level with the leader after the bend. A great battle ensued down the home straight but Hollie’s determination got her over the line in first place to secure a spot in the final. With her impressive qualifying, thoughts started to turn to medals. We all dared to hope she could get a top three finish, realising that finals are notoriously unforgiving and any mistake is punished severely. With the final drawing near Hollie was the calmest in Athlone, taking it all in her stride, and soaking

up the atmosphere of a national final. As the gun went off Hollie had another great start, as the girls rounded the bend Hollie was neck and neck with the leader. Down the home straight it was down to just two. Hollie battled bravely down the some straight, and gave her all just getting pipped on the line to secure her first national silver medal. An amazing achievement for someone so young. Hollie is bursting with natural talent and enthusiasm. She has a bright future ahead of her.

Camogie

Darts

Mick is the master Round Robins continue in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon town, with last Friday’s concluding in an exciting final between two inform players. Hollywood player Ciaran Hickey defeated Stephen Victory and Noel McDermott to reach the final against Charlie’s player Mick Kilroe, who overcame John Paul Feeney and Martin Fleming. In a high-quality decider featuring several 100s, Kilroe won 3-2. Thanks to all who took part and to our hosts, The Hollywood Bar. Summer Round Robin continues in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon this Friday. Names by 9 pm.

Runner-up Ciaran Hickey with winner Mick Kilroe.

For details call David on 086-0823180. AGM: The Roscommon Darts AGM will take place on Friday

18th September at 8.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. All teams must have at least one representative present.

All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday 13th September as Roscommon take on Laois in the All-Ireland Camogie Final at 12 noon. Clubs are encouraged to get behind the Junior team as they visit Croke Park for the first time in 19 years. Ticket information is as follows – Adults: €25 if purchased in advance; €30 if purchased on match day. Students & OAPs (purchase adult tickets and get a refund of €10 with valid ID on match day); €15 if purchased in advance; €20 if purchased on match day. Juveniles: €5. These tickets can be purchased via www.tickets.ie or in selected SuperValu and Centra outlets nationwide. There are also the following group tickets available which can be purchased by completing the online form and emailing it to tickets@camogie.ie before Wednesday September 9th 2015. Juvenile Group – 10 for €50 + 1 Adult Free; Adult Group – 15 Adults for €225 (option of 20 extra @ €15 each). A €50 Club Levy credit is also available to all registered clubs. Gannon Landscaping U-12 League: The first of the U-12 Finals will take place this weekend in Lisnamult on Saturday at 10.45. There is a three-way play-off this week between Four Roads, St Dominic’s and Padraig Pearses to decide who will contest the top final. CAMOGIE RESULTS OCR Recycling U-16 Championship Round 4: Four Roads 7-0 Roscommon Gaels 2-0; St Dominic’s 3-1 Athleague 1-0; Tulsk 3-4 Oran 3-4 Dermot Hughes Cars Minor Championship Round 3: Four Roads 3-6 Oran 3-9; Padraig Pearses 3-5 Tulsk 4-0 CAMOGIE FIXTURES Saturday, 5th of September Padraig Pearses v Athleague Four Roads v Tulsk Roscommon Gaels v Oran

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Roscommon Gaels Golf Classic There are just days to go to the Roscommon Gaels GAA Club Golf Classic in aid of its new dressing rooms ( granted planning permission on August 5th 2015). It takes place on this Saturday, 5th of September in Roscommon Golf Club. Golf tee times are available all day Saturday with a limited number of places available on the Friday if you can’t play on Saturday. Teams of 4 cost €140. Tee times can be reserved by giving Paul Hoare a call on 086-2986765. Prizes on the day will include All-Ireland tickets, golf bags, golf shoes, green fees for some well-known courses, wine and many others. We will have prizes for non GUI handicap golfers as well as the best Ladies team. You do not have to be a golfer to play. This is a fun day out. Prize-giving will take place later that night in the golf club so come along and make this a great social night for all our Gaels members. A raffle will be held that night in the clubhouse with the winner receiving an All-Final Ireland ticket.

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Richard and Jenny Keogh and Oisín Rogers pictured making a presentation to Gordon Elliott after Officer Sydney won The Michael and Teresa Keogh Memorial 3-YO Maiden Hurdle (5th race). Picture: Andrew Fox

On Sunday next, the 13th of September, Donamon Dynamos/Budget Car Rental Cycling Club will hold their annual leisure tour. The 2015 version will be the 14th year of this event which grows in popularity each year. Almost 100 cyclists of all abilities signed on last year for the 2014 tour. This year’s tour will have three distances for participants to choose from – 115km, 70km and 45km and so should have something to suit all cyclists. Sign-on is at Cuisle, Donamon Castle from 9 am to 9.45 am and the cycle starts at 10 am. All three routes will take riders from Donamon to Glenamaddy via Castlecoote and Creggs from where those choosing the shorter route will return to Donamon. From Glenamaddy, those doing the longer cycles will proceed to Kilkerrin. Here the groups will go their separate ways, following a short break for refreshments. Sign-on costs €20 for the 115km route and €15 for the 70 & 45km routes; €10 for U-18s. Refreshments will be provided on route and a meal will be provided after the cycle back at Cuisle, Donamon Castle where showers will also be available. For further information contact John Concar on 087-6396667.

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SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON

ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS

In the Norio’s Takeaway Division One, Kilkerrin United travelled to Ahascragh and defeated the home side 3-2. Colm Dillon’s goal ultimately proved to be the winner against gallant opposition. A weakened Rahara were no match for Glen Celtic, who cruised to a 6-0 win. A David Keegan hat-trick was the highlight from a scoring perspective. Shiven and Brazukus drew 1-1 with Lucas De Paula scoring the equaliser after Aidan McInerney had put Shiven ahead.

Devine intervention In the Killeen’s Sports Division 2 KC Celtic beat Cloonfad 2-0 with Alan Devine scoring both. There was a thriller at Tarmon with CP Ajax and MD Town drawing 3-3. Kevin Varley was the weekend’s second hattrick man. Moore got off to a winning start with a 3-0 triumph over Skyvalley.

This week’s Awards… WIN OF WEEKEND Our award goes to Moore United, who upset Premier champs and perennial favourites Ballinasloe Town, winning 1-0. Honourable mention to Ballaghaderreen, who showed they mean business with a 6-1 win. The Ballinasloe town team won the RDFL Premier Division title last season – but made a losing start last weekend. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ballinasloe start with a Chelsea moment! Chelsea have got off to a bad start in The Premiership in the UK – and the champions are off to a bad start in the local Premiership too. As the new Roscommon season kicked off, the kingpins of the local scene, Ballinasloe Town, were shocked by Moore, who won 1-0. Of course Moore were never

going to be a pushover; they finished third last season. Their hero was Mark Nicholson, whose early headed goal proved decisive. Ballinasloe weren’t helped by the loss of Shane Duffy, redcarded on the hour. It’s a setback for Ballinasloe but there were no such first-day blues for last season’s runners-

up, Ballaghaderreen, who defeated Ballymoe 6-1. Two goals from Edwards and one each from Keegan, Ryan, Towey and Ward made it a great day for Ballaghaderreen. Goals by Ethan Keogh and John Galvin secured a good opening day win for Skyvalley over Cloonfad, while Castlerea Celtic had an easy 4-0 win

over newly-promoted St John’s Athletic, thanks to goals from Nathan Bligh (two), David Fitzpatrick and Peter Farrell. Thriller of the weekend was the clash of Dysart and MD Town with Dysart winning 4-3. This was MD’s first ever Premier League outing; a fine performance that just fell short against a Keith Waldron-inspired Dysart.

GAME OF WEEKEND We loves goals, so our award goes to Dysart v MD Town where the Premier new boys just lost out, Dysart winning a thriller by 4-3.

PLAYERS WHO CAUGHT THE EYE Well done to David Keegan (Glen Celtic) and Kevin Varley (MD Town) who both started the season with a hat-trick!

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Doherty drives away with top prize Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon was the venue for last Friday’s Club Rossie Members Draw and with €40,000 worth of prizes there was great interest from the large crowd in attendance. The MC for the evening was Willie Hegarty and along with his panel of guests, which included Roscommon U-21 selector Frankie Dolan, County Camogie team captain Siobhan Coyle, Roscommon Ladies football manager Kieran Kilkenny and RTE analyst Dessie Dolan, the audience was kept entertained. The first Draw to take place on the night was drawn among the clubs that sold the most Memberships beyond their quota and the prize, which was a trip to New York for next year’s Connacht Championship game, was won by Oran Football Club. Then it was time for the main event, which featured

a top prize of a Toyota Corolla, supplied by Dermot Hughes Cars. The winning ticket was drawn first but was placed in an envelope and remained sealed and unannounced until after all the order Draws, in order to build up suspense. The winner of the second prize – A trip for two to Las Vegas (and €2,000 spending money) in association with 747 Travel – was Declan Greene (Éire Óg). Michael Brehony Junior (Roscommon Gaels) was the winner of the third prize, a Pure Bred Heifer and Club Rossie would like to thank the Livestock Marts in Elphin, Castlerea and Roscommon town for their assistance with the prize. The fourth prize, in association with King & Moffatt Electrical, was a Big Screen TV and Surround Sound System and that was won by Sean Gannon (St. Dominic’s). Sean is a Gold Club

Rossie Member, and therefore received three entries in the Draw, and was lucky enough to also win the fourteenth prize in the Draw – a cash prize of €500. Kevin Campbell (St. Brigid’s) won the fifth prize, in association with McNulty’s Furniture, Roscommon town, which was a suite of furniture. Elphin men won two of the next prizes on offer –Kevin Farrell won sixth prize of a €1,000 Shopping Voucher, in association with Dundrum Town Centre and Matt Hynes won ninth prize, which was a voucher for the Michelin Star Award winning Chapter One Restaurant, which was sponsored by the proprietor, Martin Corbett. The seventh prize, in association with East West Travel, was a trip for two to Lisbon and that was won by Seamus Cooney (Boyle) while Sinead, Deirdre and Shane Connaughton from Creggs,

The Toyota Corolla, gala prize in the very successful Club Rossie Draw.

won the eighth prize of a trip to Rome, in association with Brady Travel. The remaining winners, Gerry McCabe (St. Michael’s), Martin Noonan (Kilglass Gaels), Michael Mullaney (St. Michael’s) and Vinnie Connaughton (Castlerea St. Kevin’s and Manchester), all received cash prizes of €500. Then the moment all Club Rossie Members had been waiting for, the announcement of the top prize winner. The en-

velope was opened and the winner of the Toyota Corolla, supplied by Dermot Hughes Cars, was revealed as Michael Doherty. He bought his Club Rossie Membership from Elphin GAA Club – their third winner of the night. Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie wish to take this opportunity to thank MC Willie Hegarty and special guests Frankie Dolan, Kieran Kilkenny, Siobhan Coyle and Dessie Dolan; our hosts for the evening, Hannon’s

Hotel; independent adjudicator Noel Carr, who oversaw the Draws; all the sponsors and associate sponsors for their assistance with the prizes, the Roscommon GAA Office staff and their helpers, for their hard work in the days leading up to the Draw and finally, everyone who joined Club Rossie over the last number of months, the Club Rossie Co-ordinators in each club as well as Dublin, Galway and overseas and all who sold memberships.

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Momentum is now with Mayo The last 15 minutes of the Dublin v Mayo game was unbelievable entertainment and high drama but it masked what had gone on before – and in truth it was not a great game and certainly not nearly as good as the Kerry/Tyrone game that was played in much worse conditions. I have to say that I was very surprised with how indisciplined Dublin were. They gave away so many frees in scoreable positions. They also tried to rough up Aidan O’Shea who never really exerted the influence that we have seen from his previously this year. The two Dublin midfielders got

black cards and Diarmuid Connolly got a straight red. He will be a huge loss to Dublin in the replay. Fair play to Cillian O’Connor, he may not have played that well but he never missed a free and the penalty was a brilliant goal under such pressure. But Mayo were poor up front. They were totally reliant on Cillian O’Connor’s frees and it was only when Andy Moran arrived on the scene that Mayo looked like scoring from play. The momentum is with Mayo now but they will have to improve again if they are to win the replay. It was a frantic and at times chaotic

game. Dublin played some very good football, but only in patches. They were also very prone to handling errors which Mayo gobbled up. I thought that Stephen Cluxton had a nightmare. His kick-outs were poor for the most part and he gave away the equalising point to Andy Moran and was lucky not to have given away a goal to the same player. It was not his day. Dublin are now under pressure for the replay and Mayo now have a great chance. I went for Dublin to win last week but I couldn’t believe how poor they were at times. In praise of the referee Joe McQuillan he did well and

got most of the big calls right. It was a very difficult game to referee with loads of nasty stuff going on off the ball. In the interests of fairness the media and myself included (rightly) heavily criticised Tyrone and Monaghan for their negative tactics in their recent quarter-final. But last Sunday there was a nasty undercurrent to the game from the very start and although Dublin looked the main protagonists, Mayo were not behind the door either. Dublin fans will say that their team took their foot off the pedal but the

Well done to Club Rossie Well done to all those involved with Club Rossie who held their annual draw at Hannon’s Hotel last Friday night. There was a great crowd present and there were some special guests at the top table – including Dessie Dolan – and it was interesting listening to him talking about matters GAA. He knows his stuff! Club Rossie are doing a very important job and they are doing it in a very professional manner. The problem is that Roscommon is a small rural county. There is only so much money in the pot. It was mentioned last Friday that Kerry have a new Centre of Excellence in Farranfore costing €7 million which is going to be fully paid for from donations from Kerry people from all over the world. You just can’t compete with that and the GAA will have to work out a way of helping out counties who are not able to compete financially simply because they do not have the population. But in terms of Roscommon the Club Rossie project has been a success so far and with team preparation becoming more and more expensive it is going to have an even bigger role into the future.

A rugby rip-off? I thought that the Ireland v Wales Rugby international last Saturday was a complete joke. The players on both sides didn’t bother too much and, with the World Cup coming up, they were making sure that they did not get injured. It was a rip-off to charge so much money for the tickets. The public were short-changed. Despite Ireland’s poor display, I wouldn’t say that Joe Schmidt was too worried. The 31-man panel for the World Cup will be known by the time this paper hits the streets and the preparations can now really get underway.

facts are that Mayo were well worth their draw. If they improve up front then they can beat Dublin on Saturday, but it will not be easy. Having seen last Sunday’s game I don’t think that Eamon Fitzmaurice lost too much sleep on Sunday night. Kerry look miles ahead of both Mayo and Dublin, unless something extraordinary happens on Saturday. I think Mayo will make it this time by a point or two and get to the final. But there is no denying the final 15 minutes will ensure Croke Park will be bursting at the seams again on Saturday evening.

Off-beat stories from the Internet over past week Guess who? “I got sucked into this game. Aidan O’Shea tried to play by the rules. He was manhandled and mauled to the ground and I was disappointed with the way they (Dublin) were allowed to get away with that. You have to allow players to breathe. At least in football, Messi would be allowed to play. You wouldn’t get away with it in hurling but Gaelic football has a huge problem” –Analysis on last Sunday’s Mayo v Dublin game from a well-known TV analyst. Brolly? Spillane? O’Rourke? McStay? No – Eamonn Dunphy, no less. (Balls.ie)

Radio daze!

Boyle v Strokestown: Michael Hanmore (Boyle) extracts himself from the tackle of John Rogers. Picture: Andrew Fox

Cunningham can curb The Cats The All-Ireland Hurling Final will have extra interest locally given that Galway are involved. The big question is: Can they take down Kilkenny? I think that this might well be their year. Anthony Cunningham has got a new lease of life out of his side in the championship and if they can play the way they did against Tipperary in the semifinal then they have every chance of winning it. But they will need all their big guns firing on all cylinders and that includes Joe Canning, who will have to play the game of his life. I know it’s probably madness to back against Kilkenny. There is nothing that Brian Cody likes better than a challenge. Six or seven of his best players stepped away from the panel this year and he has had to build a new team, which he loves doing. We all know the tradition that Kilkenny will bring to the party and we all know that they do not understand the word defeat. But I have a feeling that it might just be Galway’s year and I am going for them to win by a couple of points or so after a huge battle. On Saturday the Roscommon minor hurlers will take on Kerry in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final in Limerick. It is 1969 since Roscommon won this title and it would be a huge boost to the game in Roscommon

if these young lads were to win. Stephen Glennon heads up an impressive management team and there are some very skillful players on this Roscommon side. Kerry are going for four titles in a row this Saturday so it will not be an easy task. The match is previewed in more detail elsewhere in People Sport this week but I want to wish Roscommon the very best of luck.

Castlerea’s close call So we now know the line-up for the quarter-final and semi-finals of the SFC and IFC. The situation in Group A did not change over the weekend with St Brigid’s and Roscommon Gaels winning and underlining their status as the two semi-finalists. Clann na nGael and Padraig Pearses will contest the quarter-finals. There was drama in Group B when a last-gasp point from Castlerea saved their bacon against St Faithleach’s, Elphin the unlucky club to miss out there. Well done also to Boyle who snatched a quarter-final spot when they beat Strokestown. Without Donie Smith they have done really well in the championship this year. St Brigid’s are still the team to beat though. They had nothing to play for last Sunday yet they scored 5-11 against St Faithleach’s.

Anyone who gets a chance should listen to the MidWest Radio commentary on the last few minutes of play on last Sunday’s senior game in Croke Park. Mike Finnerty was the commentator and he had John Casey and Billy Fitzpatrick as analysts. It would literally put the hair standing on the back of your neck. Here are some quotes… “You could not make this up. This is the stuff of boyhood dreams and who else would you want taking it but the main man Cillian O’Connor and you better strap yourself in” – Mike Finnerty as Cillian O’Connor stepped up to take that late penalty. “We’re level. Mayo shall not be moved” – Finnerty again as Andy Moran lofts over the equalising point. “Oh my God, Oh my God, I haven’t the words” – John Casey as injury-time continues past four minutes “I want this match blown up Mike. I can’t take this” – Billy Fitzpatrick as the match slips into the 6th minute of injury time. (Balls.ie)

Doubling up? Eight Tipperary players are on the brink of a unique All-Ireland minor hurling and football double over the next month. Sunday’s two-point win over Kildare propels Tipperary into the football final after the five-point win against Dublin a fortnight ago secured their spot in the hurling decider. Back in 2000 Cork contested both All-Ireland minor finals but their hurlers lost to Galway before the footballers beat Mayo. Cork have done the All-Ireland minor double twice in 1969 and 1974 while Dublin achieved a similar feat in 1945 and 1954. Tipperary themselves were All-Ireland minor champions in both codes in 1934. (The 42.ie)

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Oran withstand a late rally from Tremane Kepak Roscommon SHC Play-Off Final ORAN

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Oran were always in control of this play-off at Athleague on Saturday evening but they still had to withstand a late rally from a spirited Tremane before booking their semifinal place. With Cathal Kenny, Michael Dwyer and Hugh Rooney in top form Oran led by six points at halftime, 1-8 to 0-5. Indeed that margin could have been even greater as Oran shot 11 wides in that opening half. Cathal Kenny fired home the Oran goal after good work from Hugh Rooney. But Tremane, for whom Niall Kilroy was playing well, came back in the third quarter – but just when they looked like they might make a serious challenge, Cathal Kenny struck for goal number two. Undaunted, Tremane were improving and they clawed their way back into the game. Kilroy’s free-taking and excellent

play from Niall Keenan and Michael Keaveney saw them back in business and with six minutes left to play the margin was down to two points. Now Oran stepped up to the mark to finish strongly. Jerry Fallon clipped over three late frees and Cathal Kenny finished the scoring with a fine point from play. Oran were slightly the better team and their superior finishing power saw them across the line and into the last four. Oran: F Quine; M Gunning, P Crehan, K Crehan; S Moylett, M Dwyer, J Gunning; J Fallon (0-6, frees), E Kenny (0-1); H Rooney (0-1), R Varley, S McDermott; J Crehan (01), C Kenny (2-5, 2 frees), G Keenan. Subs: D Ryan for Varley, T Fetherston for Rooney. Tremane: K Kellehan; C Farrell, J Blighe, A Flanagan; M Kellehan, M Keaveney, D Keaveney; C Mahony (0-1), N Kilroy (0-10, 9 frees); S Melia, P

Seán Mahony was on the scoresheet for Tremane on Saturday. Picture: Andrew Fox

Kellehan (0-1), S Mahony (0-1); D Mullen, N Keenan (0-1), J Brennan. Subs:

F Carr for Mullen, P Brennan for S Mahony. Referee: H O’Kane.

Ladies Football

Intermediate semi-ﬁnals this weekend The Roscommon Ladies senior, intermediate and junior club championships, which started out on July 4th, have reached the penultimate stages. While the senior and junior semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday 19th September, the Castlerea Vehicle Recycling sponsored intermediate championship semi-finals take centrestage this weekend. Table-toppers Shannon Gaels take on fourth-placed Kilglass Gaels in Kilbride, while second-placed St. Ciaran’s take on third-placed Western Gaels (venue to be decided). Both games have a throw-in time of 6 pm. Table-toppers Shannon Gaels (junior champions in 2013) have made a huge impact in this year’s championship, winning five from five, scoring a whopping 22-66 while conceding 9-22 during the group stages. Second-placed St. Ciaran’s, junior champions in 2014, carried their good form into 2015 and won three out of their five games. St. Ciaran’s scored 13-59 while conceding 13-40 in their campaign to date. Third-placed Western Gaels, intermediate county finalists in 2014, also won three out of their five games, losing out to Shannon Gaels and St. Ciaran’s, scoring 16-43 while conceding 17-56 overall. Fourth-placed Kilglass Gaels, relegated from the senior championship in 2014, won two and lost three of their group games. They had to play Boyle (who also won two and lost three of their games) in a play-of, a game they won by a single point, 1-7 to 1-6. Kilglass scored 10-66 and conceded 16-48 in their five group games.

Shannon Gaels v Kilglass Gaels at Kilbride (6 pm) Shannon Gaels have a wealth of talent in

their ranks. These teams met in the group stages of the championship in Croghan on Saturday week last. Kilglass put it up to Shannon Gaels for the first half, but the Croghan ladies moved up a gear in the second half and ran out 5-12 to 2-11 winners. While Shannon Gaels will be hot favourites to advance here, the experience of playing senior championship over the last number of years could stand to Kilglass and they certainly will not go down without a fight. Prediction: Shannon Gaels.

St. Ciaran’s v Western Gaels at Oran (6 pm) St. Ciaran’s, Junior County, Connacht champions and All-Ireland runners-up in 2014, have brought their form into the 2015 intermediate championship. Western Gaels however are seasoned campaigners at this level, county finalists in 2012 and 2014 and semi-finalists in 2013 and they will be looking at this as an opportunity to reach another final. Those two teams met in the group stages of the championship in early July; St. Ciaran’s had two points to spare on that occasion after an epic battle. The experience of playing senior league and intermediate championship over the last number of years will stand to Western Gaels. St. Ciaran’s however will look to their experience of playing in Connacht Junior Championship and the All-Ireland Junior final last year to help them get over the line. Don’t rule out extratime here. * U-13 & U-15 Development commences on Saturday 5th September at Roscommon ladies pitch, Strokestown at 10 am. If you can help please contact Martin Murphy on 083-3484447.

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Sad to see great players resort to negative tactics Last Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final between Mayo and Dublin generated a lot of talking points. Both managements seem to have got bogged down with tactics which meant that we had a poor and niggly game for 60 minutes. It was only when Mayo were in dire need of scores that they threw off the shackles and started to play. It was a very disappointing match except for those final 10 minutes and it is a sad day for gaelic football when these two powerful teams, laced with great defenders and attackers, need to resort to negative football and negative tactics. Both management teams are afraid to be labelled as naïve when they should let their players do what they are best at – and that’s playing good attacking football. We are getting a bit like rugby now in that every single move has to be planned and we are doing nothing off the cuff. The Mayo management team were lucky that their team secured a draw as the much-tormented Mayo supporters might not have been too forgiving about the personnel that they used, and their tactics as well, if they had lost this game. This was a dirty game and indeed we could

have seen even more red cards. The indiscipline of the Dubs was startling. Johnny Cooper and Philly McMahon were lucky to stay on the pitch. I have some sympathy for Diarmuid Connolly as I thought that Lee Keegan was the clear instigator of the incident that saw the Dublin man red-carded. Stephen Cluxton is beginning to show that, under pressure, he can be vulnerable, and he didn’t help Dublin’s cause when Mayo were coming back at them. I am expecting next Saturday’s replay to be a completely different type of game. I think both teams will have learned from last weekend that they are not very good at playing with defensive tactics and I am expecting a far more attacking game. Regretfully I feel that the referee for Saturday, Eddie Kinsella, will have a huge bearing on the result as he tends to flash a lot of cards needlessly. Dublin, even though they probably should have won the game, were very disappointing to me. Mayo look to have more room for improvement and I fully expect them to win on Saturday. We have all been talking about Dublin’s strength

in depth, but that seems to have evaporated. The loss of Paul Mannion and Eoghan O’Gara has severely weakened their attack while Mayo have produced Tom Parsons this year and he has been immense, while Aidan O’Shea has greatly improved the Mayo attack. With Cillian O’Connor coming back into form they should advance to another All-Ireland final.

GALWAY ARE GREAT VALUE, KILKENNY ARE VULNERABLE Next Sunday we can look forward to what should be a hugely entertaining All-Ireland Hurling Final between Galway and Kilkenny. Let’s hope that hurling does not go down the football route with defensive tactics. After the Leinster Final Anthony Cunningham made a now famous comment to Brian Cody when he said he would see him again in September. It is obvious that he believed that and he has instilled that into his players because they have improved greatly since, and their win against Tipperary was huge.

Brian Cody will have performed a near-miracle if he can win an All-Ireland title without Henry Shefflin, JJ Delaney, Richie Power and Tommy Walsh. I think Galway are great value at 2/1 because they have strength, youth, power, pace, height and plenty of class. The only negatives they would have are the mental demons from having under-achieved for the last number of years. I feel that this is their time and that Kilkenny are vulnerable. I am expecting the McCarthy Cup to be heading West on Sunday night. The best of luck also to the Roscommon minor hurlers in their All-Ireland final on Saturday against Kerry in Limerick.

CLUB ACTION This weekend the main focus of attention in Roscommon is on the IFC quarter-finals. There should be two good games and Michael Glavey’s, who have been one of the teams of the championship, should account for St Dominic’s, who have been struggling of late. In the other quarter-final Kilbride should have enough experience to get past Fuerty.

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‘No pressure on us’ Roscommon aiming for All-Ireland glory < PAUL HEALY

Eoghan Costello after Roscommon’s win over Meath. Picture: Andrew Fox

Roscommon meet Kerry in the All-Ireland Minor B Hurling Final on Saturday, seeking a first title at this level since 1969. Kerry, on the other hand, are looking to complete a four-in-a-row, which puts into perspective the scale of the task facing Roscommon. That said, Roscommon are well prepared for this final and have been magnificent this year, following up a fine showing in the Niall McInerney Tournament with championship wins over Meath and Wicklow. Roscommon manager Stephen Glennon says the pressure is off his team because Kerry are strong favourites – and that this will suit his would-be giantkillers. There’s a real buzz around this panel of players and they have been assiduously prepared by their management team. This final is being played in The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday with throw-in at 2 pm. It’s been a good year for Roscommon hurling so far, with victory by the seniors in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final, and we have no doubt that Stephen Glennon’s fine team will go all out to achieve a famous win. They may be up against it ‘on paper’, but they’re in great form, they are hugely dedicated, they are skilled and passionate, and being underdogs will suit the young Rossies. We think it’s time Kerry’s reign came to an end and here’s hoping Roscommon can record a famous victory on Saturday.

The Path to the Final

Gearóid Keenan has his shot blocked down by Coalach Halligan of Meath. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Roscommon’s preparations for this championship have been greatly assisted by participation in the Connacht GAA Niall McInerney Tournament in Galway. The competition, named after the Galway legend, saw Roscommon beat a Clare U-17 team and Galway U-16 team and narrowly lose out to Galway U-17s in the final. The Roscommon team is trained by Athleague native Stephen Glennon, who is now living in Craughwell and is the trainer of the Craughwell senior hurling team. The Roscommon selectors are Kieran Farrell, Kevin McGeeney, Francis Kelly, Joe Connaughton and Niamh Mulhern. Roscommon came from ten points down to overcome Meath in their opening game, the quarter-final. Final score: Roscommon 4-8 Meath 3-9.

Then in the semi-final, Roscommon played some superb stuff to defeat Wicklow by two points, 213 to 1-14, in Arklow. Roscommon will look to players like Michael Kellehan, Jack Gunning and Michael Feely to shore up the defence. They will look to Gearoid Keenan, Thomas Clayton and Eoghan Costello in midfield and Daniel Glynn, Brian Lawlor, John Murray and Tommy Doyle up front to do the scoring. Kerry are seeking their fourth title at this level on Saturday and they have been very impressive on their way to the final. In the quarter-final they defeated Kildare by 2-19 to 0-13 and then in the semi-final they defeated Down by 2-22 to 3-9. Roscommon will have to be wary of the scoring threat posed by the Kerry attack and that will be vital to Roscommon’s chances of upsetting the odds on Saturday.

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Passionate hurling man Glennon plotting the downfall of Kingdom The manager of the Roscommon minor team is a man who knows the Roscommon hurling scene like the back of his hand – despite the fact that he has been resident in Galway over the past number of years. The manager of the Roscommon minor team is a man who knows the Roscommon hurling scene like the back of his hand – despite the fact that he has been resident in Galway over the past number of years. < SEAMUS DUKE

Stephen Glennon, who is a sports journalist, previously worked with the Roscommon Champion and is now with The Connacht Tribune. Stephen is a former Athleague player, and indeed he served as trainer of the Athleague team when Padraig Cuddy was manager a few years ago. Glennon has been the manager of the Craughwell senior hurlers for the past three years – indeed he only stopped playing last year and he won a Galway junior championship medal in 2014! Indeed Stephen has been involved with the Galway Intermediate camogie team and the Galway senior development squad too. So how did he get involved with this Roscommon minor team? “Kevin McGeeney rang me one night and asked me to help out with the training. Initially it was only for one night a week but once we get going and I saw the enthusiasm of the lads on the panel and the quality of the players I got involved more and more – and I’m delighted that I did. “We have a great coach-

ing staff…lads like Kevin McGeeney, Kieran Farrell, Joe Connaughton and Francis Kelly are all great Roscommon hurling men and are great coaches and they do a fantastic job. “With regard to the players it is a real panel effort and while lads like Daniel Glynn and others might get more of the limelight, there is a great panel of talented players there.” Stephen says that the panel has improved throughout the year. “We started in the Niall McInerney Tournament. In the first game we beat the Clare U-17s, which was a mighty win. They were expected to beat us out the gate but it didn’t happen. Then we beat the Galway U-16s and lost out later to the Galway U-17s. They have a lot of players on this year’s Galway minor team.” The training was going well and the championship brought about new challenges. “We played Meath and we came from 10 points down to win it. We showed great character that day. Then before the semi-final against Wicklow we worked hard on our shooting because we had a lot

Daniel Glynn has been in prolific scoring form for the Roscommon minors. Picture: Andrew Fox

of wides against Meath and it worked out well because we scored 2-14 against Wicklow to win by two points. We have been working hard since too on other aspects of our play.” So what about Kerry, Roscommon’s opponents on Saturday? “They are a good side. They have beaten Kildare and Down so that’s a measure of how good they are. They are going for four in a row in this competition and they will start as hot favourites but that will suit us, as the pressure will be off us in one sense. But we know we will have to play very well to win it.”

Stephen Glennon says that to be in All-Ireland ‘B’ finals is where Roscommon hurling should be aiming for. “These are the kind of games that Roscommon hurlers should be aiming to play in. It is 1969 since Roscommon won this competition so that gap has to be bridged at some stage and hopefully it will be this year.” Stephen finished by paying tribute to the County Board and the co-operation he and his team have received. “I couldn’t speak highly enough about the help and backing we have got from

the County Board, the Hurling Board, and Club Rossie as well. Anything we wanted we were given and it is a great tribute to every GAA person in the county. “Remember this is not an All-Ireland final for Roscommon hurling people. This is an All-Ireland hurling final for Roscommon GAA people and we hope to see a big Roscommon GAA crowd in The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday and hopefully we will give them something to shout about” he concluded. People Sport Prediction: Roscommon to win.

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

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The Roscommon panel on the occasion of their participation in the Niall McInerney Tournament this summer.

’Forty-six years is too long without an All-Ireland minor title’ Kieran Farrell is a lifelong Roscommon hurling man. The former county player is the current chairperson of Coiste Iomana, which looks after young hurlers in the county, and he has been one of those who had been deeply involved in the development of this team and of underage hurling in the county over the past number of years. < SEAMUS DUKE

He is a coach and selector to this Roscommon minor team and is very much looking forward to this final on Saturday. “It’s a long time since 1969 (the last time Roscommon won this title), it’s 46 years, and that’s far too long” he told People Sport on Tuesday.Kieran says that this Roscommon minor team always struck him as a special group of players as they progressed through the underage ranks. “We had several meetings about this team over the years and it is great to see them reach their potential. It is also great to report that we have everyone available to us. We have one injury (to Tomas Treacy) but we have a full squad after that which is great. All the lads have bought into what we are doing and it’s exciting to see it.

Ronan Kilcline tests the strength of an opponent’s jersey during the win against Meath. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘Why not Roscommon to win on Saturday and Mayo footballers and Galway hurlers to make it a treble for the West at the weekend and the camogie team to follow it up next week!’ “To be honest it was difficult enough to get a manager earlier in the year but we were so lucky to get Stephen (Glennon). The passion and commitment he brings to the job is incredible and it rubs off on

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everyone involved. “It is not easy in Roscommon. We are a very small group of six clubs in a ‘football county’ but we are very happy with how we are going.” Kieran says that the lads on the Roscommon panel have had an incredibly busy year. “We have at least 10 dual players who are playing football and hurling all year. We have a number of lads who played for Roscommon CBS this year, there were two or three of them on the county minor football team and a lot of them did the Leaving Cert as well, so it is massive credit to them to give the commitment that we have seen over the past couple

of months. “There is super work going in on Roscommon. Kevin McGeeney is a mighty man. He is the chairman of our Development Group and he is such a passionate and committed Roscommon hurling man. He has done some amount of work over the years. Hurling in Roscommon is in a good place with all the great work that is being done. “I also want to say that the County Board have been fantastic. Anything we wanted we have been given and we are being treated as good as any other team, which is fantastic.” In terms of Saturday’s final Kieran says that Roscommon will be up against

it but still have a great chance of upsetting the odds. “Kerry are a very good side and are going for four in a row. They would have been playing at a consistently higher level than us in terms of leagues and so on but in a one-off game the favourites don’t always win and we have prepared really well for this. “We had (former Tipperary All-Ireland winning manager) Liam Sheedy up to talk to the team recently and he highlighted the great character that the team has shown in their championship games to date and hopefully that will stand to us on Saturday.” Kieran concluded by appealing for Roscommon supporters to come along on Saturday. “We have two final chances to win an AllIreland in Roscommon this year, Saturday is one and the camogie side on Sunday week. Hopefully Roscommon supporters will come out in force for both games. “And hey, why not Roscommon to win on Saturday and Mayo footballers and Galway hurlers to make it a treble for the West at the weekend and the camogie team to follow it up next week!” he concluded.

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Old rivals serve up enjoyable joust in Johnstown! game of the weekend Seamus Duke

Cian is key for Gaels Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC (Group A) Roscommon Gaels 2-14 Clann na nGael 2-11 < SEAMUS DUKE

Despite the fact that Roscommon Gaels were already through to the semi-finals and Clann were through to the quarter-finals, barring a freak result in Kiltoom, both these renowned protagonists went at it hammer and tongs in what was a very competitive and enjoyable game played in perfect weather conditions at Johnstown. Clann burst from the blocks and led by 1-2 to 0-0 after five minutes with the very impressive Cathal Shine blasting home a goal after four minutes. Indeed a minute earlier Clann should have goaled but Donie Shine’s fisted effort struck the crossbar when it looked easier to score. The Gaels got into the game after that and David O’Gara set up Scottie Oates for a well-worked goal in the 7th minute. Clann led by 1-4 to 1-1 after 12 minutes but the Gaels took over in the second quarter and with David O’Gara and Cian Connolly rampant, they led by 1-8 to 1-5 at half-time. The second half was very competitive and the crowd were treated to some great scores from Cian Connolly, John McManus, Donie Shine and Johnny Dunning. The Gaels were keeping their noses in front and Clann wasted another glorious goal chance in the 48th minute when Matt Scally rounded Owen Hoare before pulling his shot wide. Then with five minutes to go, the Gaels scored a brilliant team goal with Cian Connolly on the end of a fiveman attack which started in their own full-back line. It stretched their lead to seven but there was still time for late drama when Clann were awarded a penalty in injury-time, which was converted by Jamie Fahy. Further points from Jamie Fahy and David Connaughton narrowed the gap even further – but the Gaels had done enough. Roscommon Gaels: Owen Hoare; John Nolan, Liam McNeela, Kevin Kilcline; Cillian Egan, Paul Gleeson, Kevin O’Gara; Brian O’Gara, John McManus (0-2); Scott Oates (1-1), David O’Gara, Mark Nally; Enda Lannon (0-3, frees), Kieran Kilcline (0-1), Cian Connolly (1-7, 3 frees).

Diarmuid McGann take possession for Strokestown. Pictures: Andrew Fox

Subs: Brian Kelly for Kieran Kilcline (black card, 27), Richard Hughes for Kevin Kilcline (36), Oliver Hannon for B O’Gara (49), Ryan Horan for Oates (58), Oisin Hession for Connolly (59), Ronan Gleeson for Lannon (59). Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; David Flynn, Stephen Flynn, Ronan Gavin (0-1); Aaron O’Reilly, Darragh Pettit, Shane Pettit (0-1); Graham Pettit, Matt Scally; Emmett Kenny, Donie Shine (0-4, 2 frees), Cathal Shine (10); Jamie Fahy (1-1, 1-0 penalty), Ciaran O’Reilly, Johnny Dunning (0-2). Subs: Darragh Shine (0-1) for D Pettit (24), Jack Connaughton for S Flynn (26), David Connaughton for S Pettit (28), Killian Bannon for E Kenny (35), R. McManus for O’Reilly (40), Cathal Callinan for D Shine (58). Referee: Marty Parker. Man of the Match: Cian Connolly (Roscommon Gaels)

Five-star champs Group A: St Brigid’s 5-11 St Faithleach’s 1-8

Any notion that St Brigid’s might struggle against St Faithleach’s in this final group game at Kiltoom was firmly dismissed by a rampant home side who, despite being short at least eight of their usual starting team, were just far too strong for St Faithleach’s. Paul Furey set the tone in the opening minute with a well-taken goal and when Ian Kilbride followed up with a second Brigid’s goal on twelve minutes, the champions were on their way. At half-time they led by 2-5 to 0-3. Despite the efforts of Ciaran and Diarmuid Murtagh for Faithleach’s, Brigid’s were comfortably in control

and they were always able to get a goal whenever they were threatened. Gearoid Cunniffe weighed in with another goal for the home side on the resumption and then Conor Gleeson and Darren Dolan completed the rout for St Brigid’s with two late goals. Brian Murtagh was the St Faithleach’s goal-scorer but Brigid’s were home and dry at that stage and they remain the team to beat in the championship and will now look forward to the semi-final where they will play Clann na nGael or Castlerea. St Brigid’s: C Sheehy (0-1); R Kelly, N Grehan, C McNeice; D Sheehy (0-1), N McInerney, P Furey (1-0); I Kilbride (1-0), K Mannion (0-4); D Cunniffe, G Cunniffe (1-0), B Stack (0-1); C Gleeson (1-1), C McHugh (0-2), D Dolan (1-1). Subs: G Aherne for Furey, J Cunningham for D Cunniffe, M Moran for C Sheehy, A Gleeson for Stack, R Gilligan for G Cunniffe. St Faithleach’s: S O’Connor; D McCormack, D Murray, B Scally; J Walsh, B Murtagh (1-2), D Harrison; J Quigley, C Gunn; D Rooney, C Murtagh (0-4), K Farrell; S Phillips, D Murtagh (0-2), S Ormsby. Subs: J Hussey for McCormack, D Gibbons for Quigley, J Sweeney for Walsh. Referee: K Naughton.

Western Gaels started like a train and in fact at one stage they led by 0-7 to 00 and also by 0-7 to 0-2 at half-time. However the home side were a different proposition on the restart and they reeled the Gaels in to record a good win in the end. With Cathal and Finbar Cregg and Kevin Higgins playing well Western Gaels knocked over some great scores as the home side looked completely out of sorts in the first half. Pearses improved and with Conor Daly, Davy Murray and sub Hubert Darcy very influential the home side started to chip away at the Gaels’ lead. Pearses went two ahead before Western Gaels reduced the gap to one with a late pointed free but Davy Murray got the last score to hand his side a narrow win. Pearses now face Boyle

in the quarter-final. Padraig Pearses: A McManus; P Kelly, A Butler, S Dolan; R Daly, D Murray (0-2), E Barrett; C Og Sullivan, N Daly (0-1); T Butler, C Daly (0-1), D Duffy; R Kelly (0-1), N Carty, S Fahy (0-5). Subs: H Darcy (0-1) for Sullivan, A Mannion for Barrett. Western Gaels: A Hardiman; T Mahon, A Freyne, B Cafferky; C Casserly, E Ryan, T Devine; C Cregg (0-2), S McDermott; T Gill, F Cregg (0-2), S Ryan; N Higgins, K Higgins (0-2), D Moran (0-3). Subs: J McDonnell for Gill, S Conry for Devine. Referee: D Hunt. Man of the Match: Davy Murray (Padraig Pearses)

Man of the Match: Karol Mannion (St Brigid’s)

Pearses show their mettle Group A: Padraig Pearses 0-11 Western Gaels 0-9

Padraig Pearses copper-fastened their place in the quarter-finals with this twopoint victory against Western Gaels in a low-key encounter at Pairc an Piarsaigh on Saturday evening.

David Neary carries possession forward for Strokestown. Picture: Andrew Fox

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The SFC - as it stands now St Brigid’s and Roscommon Gaels are into the semifinals. St Brigid’s will face Castlerea or Clann na nGael while Roscommon Gaels will play Boyle or Padraig Pearses. The semifinals will take place on Sunday, September the 27th. Kilmore will play St Croan’s in the relegation play-off with the loser going down to intermediate ranks for 2016.

Kelly the hero for Castlerea Group B: Castlerea St Kevin’s 0-12 Kilmore 1-9

He may not have realised it at the time, but Fintan Kelly’s point for Castlerea in injury-time at Kilbride last Saturday evening ensured that Castlerea scraped into the quarter-finals. If Kilmore had won, Elphin would have qualified for the play-offs and Castlerea would have been out. Once again Kilmore almost put a spanner in the works and they have shown commendable spirit and tenacity in drawing against Strokestown and now against Castlerea. Castlerea, with Ger Heneghan again in top class form, were the better side in the opening half and were well worth their three-point lead at the break. Kilmore were a much-improved team on the restart and once again Derek Connellan was their main man as three converted frees from him saw the sides level. Then Dara Feely got in for a Kilmore goal and now Castlerea were in trouble. Castlerea responded well and four unanswered points saw them assume control once more. Then, as fortunes fluctuated, Kilmore had points from Dermot Foley and Derek Connellan which saw them ahead by two with five minutes to go. Castlerea however had the final say. Ger Heneghan pointed a free from 40 metres and Fintan Kelly lofted over the equaliser in injury-time to send Castlerea into the quarter-finals where they will face Clann na nGael. Kilmore will face St Croan’s in the SFC relegation play-off. Castlerea: J Duggan; P Duignan, Niall Collins, D Lyons (0-1); D Creaton, C Dineen, D Quinn; F Kelly (0-3), E Kenny (0-1); R Raftery (0-2), S Heneghan,

PAT’S RINGSIDE SEAT… He’s known wide and far as a great GAA man: Pat Dennehy had a ringside seat for last weekend’s championship encounter between Boyle and Strokestown. Picture: Andrew Fox

N Connaughton (0-1); G Heneghan (04), Neil Collins, D Scahill. Subs: D McDermott for Heneghan, G McElhone for Lyons, S Ryan for Connaughton. Kilmore: J McEvoy; J Donohoe, J Sharkey, M Connellan; G Conellan, C Garvey (0-1), L Caslin; D Carney, D Foley; A McEvoy (0-1), P McElhone, P Beirne; D Feely (1-0), R Caslin, K Caslin. Subs: D Connellan (0-7) for McElhone, P Caslin for R Caslin. Referee: P Daly. Man of the Match: Derek Connellan (Kilmore)

Boyle best in tense encounter Group B: Boyle 1-11 Strokestown 1-7

Without Donie Smith, Boyle were still too good for Strokestown in this winner-takes-all contest on Saturday evening at Elphin. The first half was a tense affair during which Boyle were the sharper side. At the break they led by 0-6 to 0-2 with Enda Smith, Tadhg McKenna and Seanie Purcell influential. Enda Smith scored a well-taken goal for Boyle on the resumption to put them in the driving seat, but then Strokestown went on to play their best football of the game. A goal and a point from Kevin Finn gave them hope but Boyle were always able to keep Strokestown at arm’s length and they held out for a wellmerited win. Now Boyle face Padraig Pearses in what will be an eagerly-awaited quarter-final. Boyle: T Lowe; A Sharkey, C McGowan, K Cox; M Hanmore, S Purcell (0-2), T McKenna (0-2); Kieran Cox, R Hanmore; C McKeon, E McGrath

SFC Team of Week 1. Cormac Sheehy 2. Damien Cregg 3. Liam McNeela 4. Davy Murray 5. Tadhg McKenna 6. Sean Purcell 7. Cathal Dineen 8. Karol Mannion 9. Fintan Kelly 10. Fintan Cregg 11. Gearoid Cunniffe 12. David O’Gara 13. Derek Connellan 14. Enda Smith 15. Cian Connolly

Weekend Hot Shots 1. Cian Connolly 1-7 2. Derek Connellan 0-7 3. Enda Smith 1-3

Close Shave! Although the game between Boyle and Strokestown was the winner-take-all contest of the weekend, Castlerea had to depend on an injury-time point from Fintan Kelly to save their bacon and secure a quarter-final spot for Nigel Dineen’s men.

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Kilmore were holding a one-point lead as the game came to its conclusion and a win for them would have sent their neighbours and bitter rivals Elphin into the play-offs, but Fintan Kelly saved the Castlerea blushes and a draw was good enough to see them through!

Rising Stars Jack Connaughton Tadhg McKenna Conor Gleeson

(0-2), J Suffin; D East (0-1), E Smith (1-3), C Brennan. Subs: M O’Connor for Sharkey, M O’Donohue for East, C Goldrick (0-1) for O’Donohue, C Flanagan for O’Connor. Strokestown: J McHugh; D Neary, R Molloy, D Molloy; D Rogers, S Mullooly, P Brogan; S Butler, T Corcoran (0-1); Colin Compton (0-1), K Finn (1-2), J Rogers; Cathal Compton, D McGann (0-2), C Silke (0-1). Subs: K Beirne for Silke, S Collins for Butler, J Hagan for Neary. Referee: P Neilan. Man of the match: Seanie Purcell (Boyle)

Elphin miss out Group B: Elphin 0-13 St Croan’s 0-9

Elphin missed out on a play-off place despite this good win against St Croan’s on Friday night last. St Croan’s now face the worry of a relegation match against Kilmore to see if they can preserve their senior status in their first year back in the top ranks. It was a tight contest for most of the game and Elphin were only slightly the better side in the opening half, by the end of which they led by 0-6 to 0-5. It was in the third quarter that Elphin took control, knocking over five points without reply. John Collins and Fintan Cregg were mainly responsible for the surge from the home side as they built up a matchwinning lead. Elphin had done enough, and St Croan’s cause was not helped as they were shown two red cards and a black card in the final ten minutes of play. Elphin: J Conroy; J Carney, J Sweeney, D Cregg; S Beirne, B Rock (0-1), C Brady; K Brady, S Killoran (0-1); P Fox (0-1), Fintan Cregg (0-5), C

Mick Jordan patrolling the sideline during the Boyle v Strokestown match last Saturday. Picture: Andrew Fox

Sweeney; E Tiernan (0-1), A Murray (0-1), A Kielty. Subs: J Collins (0-3) for C Sweeney, P O’Connor for Brady, M Glancy for Tiernan, M McCaffrey for Murray, Frankie Cregg for Kielty, P Morris for J Sweeney. St Croan’s: V Egan; K Keenan (0-1), G Connaughton, D Lannon; P Leech, T Mockler, R Timothy (0-1); J Con-

naughton (0-1), K Muldoon (0-1); K Smyth (0-2), A Brogan (0-1), D Malone; C Connelly (0-1), R Keenan, S Smyth (0-1). Subs: M Connaughton, for S Smyth, A Hurley for Malone. Referee: S Regan. Man of the Match: Fintan Cregg (Elphin)

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GAA results Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Padraig Pearses 0-11 Western Gaels 0-9 Clann na nGael 2-11 Roscommon Gaels 2-11 St Brigid’s 5-11 St Faithleach’s 1-8 Elphin 0-13 St Croan’s 0-9 Kilmore 1-9 Castlerea St Kevin’s 0-12 Boyle 1-11 Strokestown 1-7 Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Losers Group Final Oran 2-14 Tremane 0-14 Kepak Senior B Hurling Competition Semi-Final St Dominic’s 2-9 Roscommon Gaels 0-13 Hodson Bay Hotel Group Junior B Football Championship Kilglass Gaels 0-12 St Faithleach’s 1-8 King & Moffatt Group AFL Division 3 Shannon Gaels 3-13 St Barry’s 0-10 King & Moffatt Group AFL Division 4 Elphin B 2-12 St Dominic’s B 2-8 King & Moffatt Group AFL Division 5 Michael Glavey’s 2-11 Boyle 1-8 King & Moffatt Group AFL Division 6 Kilbride B w/o v Creggs B

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GAA ﬁxtures Saturday 5th September King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division One At Woodmount: Padraig Pearses v Elphin. 6.45 pm At Tulsk: Tulsk v St. Brigid’s. 6.45 pm At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Faithleach’s. 6.45 pm At Strokestown: Strokestown v Western Gaels. 6.45 pm At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels. 6.45 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group Junior B Football Championship At Kilmore: Kilmore B v Fuerty B. 6.45 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group IFC Quarter Final At Kilbride: St. Dominic’s v Michael Glavey’s. 7 pm Sunday 6th September Hodson Bay Hotel Group IFC Quarter Final At Knockcroghery: Fuerty v Kilbride. 11.30 am Hodson Bay Hotel Group IFC Relegation Final At Tarmonbarry: St. Barry’s v St. Ronan’s. 1 pm

Underage GAA ﬁxtures Friday September 4th Connaughton Fuels Division 4 Minor Football Championship At O'Rourke Park: Castlerea St Kevin’s v St Croan’s. 6.45 pm Chillout Firewood U-16 Hurling Championship At Athleague: Athleague/Tremane v Oran. 7 pm Donnellan & Co U-16 Football Championship Div. 4 Semi-Final At Abbey Park: Boyle v Western Gaels, 6.30 pm Keen Print U-14 Football Championship Division 4 Semi-Final At Kiltoom: St Brigid’s B v Clann na nGael C. 7 pm Saturday September 5th Keen Print U-14 Football Championship Division 1 Semi-Final At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Strokestown. 4.45 pm (extra-time if necessary) Keen Print U-14 Football Championship Division 2 Semi-Final At Oran: Roscommon Gaels v Tulsk Lord Edward’s. 2.30 pm (extra-time if necessary)

Hodson Bay Hotel IFC Quarter-Final Previews

St Dominic’s and Kilbride can advance to IFC last four St Dominic’s v Michael Glavey’s on Saturday at 7 pm in Kilbride Glavey’s have lit up the intermediate championship with a series of superb displays. With Darren and Shane O’Malley, Caoileann Fitzmaurice and the prolific Andrew Glennon in top form they will certainly give St Dominic’s plenty to think about. However Michael Finneran, Ollie Milton, Conor Fallon, Ultan Kelly and Mark Miley are seasoned championship cam-

paigners and I give the Knockcroghery men a hesitant vote to advance to the semi-finals. People Sport Prediction: St Dominic’s.

Fuerty v Kilbride on Sunday at Knockcroghery at 11.30 am A couple of months ago I would have opted for Fuerty to win this match. The sides met last year, with Fuerty coming out on top, but Kilbride are improving with

every game in this championship. Seamie O’Neill is back in the fold and playing well and with Conor Devaney, Henry Walsh and Tom O’Grady posing a considerable scoring threat, Kilbride are now credible contenders for the title. Fuerty will be hoping that the Bannons, Fran Hanlon, Gearoid Ennis and Niall Kilroy can weave their magic one more time – but Kilbride look the better bet. People Sport Prediction: Kilbride.

Relegation Play-off: St Barry’s v St Ronan’s on Sunday in Tarmonbarry at 1 pm Ronan’s are like the cat with nine lives as they have been involved in so many of these battles over the years. They may just have run out of road though as Barry’s look to have slightly the better side – and if David Keenan is fit he could lead them to safety here. People Sport Prediction: St Barry’s.