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Two houses were broken into in Boyle town last weekend. Thieves gained entry into the properties, on Marian Road and Hanley Avenue, by forcing open windows. Both houses were ransacked, but nothing was taken from one of them and from the other, only about €40 in

coins was taken. Both break-ins took place between 6 pm on Saturday and 7 am on Sunday. Anyone with information in relation to the incidents, which gardaí believe were related, should contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630.

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Wind turbine planned for Ballaghaderreen < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Coillte have lodged a planning application with Roscommon County Council to erect a wind turbine, almost 100 metres tall, in Ballaghaderreen. The application, submitted to the local authority last Friday, is to develop the turbine in Doon Forest, about 5 km north of the northwest Roscommon town. The proposed wind turbine would be located on lands that are currently used for commercial forestry, in the townlands of Largan and Drumacoo. There is already a nine-turbine wind farm at Largan Hill, located adjacent to the west and southwesthern boundary of the Doon site. A Coillte spokesperson said that, since June, they had been engaging with members of the local community around the proposed development, carrying out doorto-door consultation, receiving feedback and answering queries. Coillte has also delivered a brochure and feedback form to homes in the area and

signage has been erected on the proposed site to inform the community that use the site for amenity purposes. Ashley Culbert, the wind energy project manager with Coillte, said: “Coillte has lodged a planning application for a single wind turbine at Doon Forest. “This application follows a rigorous assessment of the site to determine its suitability for wind energy production. “The proposed development will be limited to one wind turbine, with a tower height of up to 65 metres and an overall tip height not exceeding 92.5 metres, which is middle of the range for turbines now being installed in Ireland.” Wind turbine development has been strongly opposed in Co. Roscommon recently. Construction of 20 wind turbines on Sliabh Bán, Strokestown, is currently underway, despite a intense local campaign against the project. A planning application to erect two turbines in Fourmilehouse also angered residents and permission was rejected earlier this year by An Bord Pleanála.

Certain statutory bodies, to include local authorities, can take land or property without the consent of the owner by means of a compulsory purchase order (CPO). Compulsory purchase only usually takes place to allow a public infrastructure project to go ahead e.g. to facilitate the development of a new road. If your property is compulsorily purchased, you will be eligible for compensation. Such compensation is designed to restore you, as far as possible, to the same position as you were in before your property was acquired. You should be paid compensation based on the market value of your property. The compensation should reflect both the actual land acquired and the reduction in value, if any, of your remaining lands as a result of the CPO. If your property is going to be compulsorily acquired then you will be served with a formal notice advising you of the proposed CPO. You have the right to raise objections and make representations concerning the proposed CPO. However, it is important that you react quickly as strict time limits apply for lodging objections and for any court actions which may be required to challenge the CPO. It is important that you receive detailed legal advice on the options open to you. We at Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors have handled many compulsory purchase cases from the very initial stages right through to full challenges through the Courts. We work with other experienced professionals to include planners, surveyors and valuers so as to best represent your interests. Please feel free to contact us for further advice specific to your own situation.

This column is prepared by Dolores Gacquin, Solicitor. Byrne Carolan Cunningham have offices in Athlone, Moate and Lanesborough. A person should always contact their solicitor to obtain legal advice specific to their own situation. The above column contains general information and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. * In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement

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Thieves target Church A Church in south Roscommon was targeted by thieves last weekend. Local gardaí said that, overnight on Saturday/ Sunday, entry was gained into the premises at Cloonfad, Athlone, via a side door. The offices and sacristy were ransacked, but nothing of value was stolen. At roughly the same time, a car parked in the

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Parental Advisory: Technological Content Our parents have given us everything; from manners to mannerisms. In fact, they ruled the roost until the Age of Technology dawned and the roles were rapidly reversed. When it comes to adapting to a world run by devices, we have become the primary caregivers. Just as they helped us with counting apples, now we help them to tackle their Apple products. It was a slow introduction into the 21st century as many parents attempted to stem the flow of gadgets into the household. I saw a broken man the day Papa Bear was forced to obtain an Android for work purposes. Why would they inflict a touch screen upon him? What harm did buttons ever do? Cue an onslaught of accidental phone calls and indecipherable text messages. I can only hope AutoCorrect is to blame for some disastrous errors. As surly teenagers, we were reluctant to help. We groaned when we were forced to explain the mechanics of a DVD player. We rolled our eyes when they decided to acquire a cordless phone. We refused to acknowledge the complexity of an

iPod (a more difficult concept than the Walkman whose fatal flaw as a walking companion was that it skipped a beat every step you take.) ‘And how could you fit all the CDs in there?!’ they wondered. They came to you with tear-filled eyes asking you for help in their time of need. The problem? A screen filled with useless apps when ‘all they want the phone for is calls and texts! Not that auld YouTube!’ When their desired background was accomplished with a sweep of a fingertip, they looked at me with a mixture of admiration and horror. How have I performed such sorcery? Is their daughter a magician? As modern offspring, we like to think we are ahead of the pack and perhaps secretly we fear their advancement to our level of technological understanding. We have been sitting smugly atop our high horses for some time now; is it possible that we relish this position of power over our one-time prison guards? This theory might explain my own shock at the turning of the tide in fa-

vour of technology. Are our parents slowly embracing the gadget revolution? The mouse-bangingly slow PC has been updated to a flashy tablet. The blocky Nokia has evolved into a sleek Lumia version. Netflix will soon replace the Christmas boxsets. Under the guise of joining to keep up with emigrant siblings, Facebook has become the playground for parents whose zealous online activity teases you with countless notifications and a false surge of popularity. And from a woman who could not turn on a computer, I now receive updates on a daily basis from Mama Bear on WhatsApp. Last week she enquired if I had seen the latest viral video by Cian Twomey. (I hadn’t.) Once upon a time, you would hear an elderly train passenger loudly listening to her voicemails on speaker phone and asking for your assistance with predictive text. These days, they are more likely to screenshot Instagram pictures while enjoying the new Snapchat features. On an iPhone 6. What a time to be alive.

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Church Gate collections in aid of SPCA Roscommon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is holding Church gate collections outside Frenchpark Church on Saturday, 3rd of October and Sunday, 4th of October 2015. Your donations will be greatly appreciated.

Bring & Buy Sale – help homeless cats A Bring & Buy sale in aid of T.N.R. Roscommon, a group which takes care of homeless cats in the community, will take place this Friday, 2nd of October between 11 am and 6 pm in St Coman’s Club. For more information, contact 087-6880237.

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Dead sheep dumped in Kilteevan bog < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A dead sheep was dumped in a bog at Kilteevan, near Roscommon town, recently, it has been reported to Roscommon County Council. The environment complaints the local authority received in August, which were released under the Freedom of Information Act, show that up 40 reports of illegal dumping were received during the month. One particularly disturbing report, logged on August 31, said:

“Rubbish and a dead sheep dumped near Clooncraff in Kilteevan bog.” It was also reported that three bags of rubbish had been dumped at Cloontogher, Kilteevan. Reports of dumping in Ballinlough were received. On August 12, it was reported that “lots of bags of rubbish” were dumped at the bottle bank, across the road from the Church, while the following day, there was a report of a “mattress and rubbish dumped in drains” on the Trien road.

The problem is also rife in Roscommon town and Athlone, it was claimed. In the county town, it was said that dumping had taken place near apartments on Main Street and a “large amount” at the side of a house on Henry Street. It was reported that, on August 10, “bags of rubbish” had been dumped at a bottle-bank in Moore, south Roscommon, while, on August 4, an incident of “more than 20 bags” of illegal dumping was recorded in the Athlone area.

The Knockcroghery Hospice Coffee Morning proved to be a huge success, raising over €2,410. The organisers extend sincere thanks to The Creggan Court Hotel, Clay Pipe Centre, Village Grill, Ned’s Bar, Marian Brennan, Fiona Crean, Boots, Knockcroghery Service Station, the Spotty Teacup Café, the local Transition Year students and anyone else who helped to make it such a great morning. There were also plenty of raffle winners on the day including: Kitty Gately, Liz Clinton, Frank Gibbons, Niall Rogers and Yvonne Beades. The organisers hope everyone enjoyed the morning and look forward to another successful event next year.

20th annual Boyle fundraiser The 20th annual Boyle fundraiser in aid of Cancer Research will take place in Boyle on Sunday, 11th of October at pm. Originally known as The Terry Fox Run in 1986 – and rebranded in 2011 to Run Walk ‘n’ Roll – this is a 5.5 km run/walk for all the family. There is a perpetual trophy to be won too. There will be a 20th anniversary wristband and Irish Cancer Society t-shirt for all. Entry is €10 for adults and registration will take place in St Joseph’s Hall from 12.30. Concessions for children and families. For sponsorship cards or more details, contact Damian on 086-3942388.

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113 vacant council homes in Roscommon < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Although there are almost 650 people on Roscommon County Council’s waiting list for social housing, the local authority has 113 vacant units lying idle throughout the county. The statistics in relation to the vacant properties were released to Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen, under the Freedom of Information Act. He was also told that this year Roscommon County Council had been allocated €64,409 less in funding

for refurbishing these units than last year. At the same time, the county’s housing list remains high, with 648 approved applications as of August 17. Fianna Fáil councillor Orla Leyden called on the Government to provide the council with the funds to refurbish the vacant houses to make them habitable. She said: €1 million invested by this Government in Roscommon would free up over 100 houses. If they are serious about addressing the social housing crisis, that is what they

should be doing.” In total, there are 2,600 vacant local authority houses throughout the country, according to information provided to Deputy Cowen. Local Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said: “Over the last number of weeks, we have heard loads of proposals as to how we might solve the housing crisis, such as bringing in pre-fabricated buildings, etc. “But, if we provided the funding to ensure these 2,600 houses are habitable, then it would make a great start to solving the problem.”

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Future of Sacred Heart Hospital safe, claims Naughten < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Deputy Denis Naughten, pictured right, has claimed that the longterm future of the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon is now safe. The 95-bed nursing home has been in the news since Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) said that, if it is not included in the Government’s capital funding programme (20162021) to be announced shortly, no new admissions will be permitted to 45 of the 80 long-stay beds. On Wednesday of this week Deputy Naughten said that he has received confirmation from official quarters that the hospital will be on the programme. He said: “My understanding, from the information I have got from the Department of Health and the HSE, is that the decision

in relation to the Sacred Heart Hospital will be confirmed in the coming days, and that will secure its long-term future. It is on the list.” HIQA has warned HSE management that a new 50-bed facility would need to be built, which would cost up to €13 million. The existing facility falls short of modern health regulations, due to its structure, size and the number of multi-occupancy rooms. Deputy Naughten added: “The actual physical work won’t be taking place until later on in the capital programme, but that is sufficient to meet the requirements of HIQA for the Sacred Heart Hospital.” HIQA had also said that immediate works, amounting to €170,000, would also need to be

carried out in interim to bring the hospital up to standard. Yet Deputy Naughten said: “I am told that won’t be an issue – that it will be forthcoming.”

Two local Fine Gael politicians, Deputy Frank Feighan and Cllr. Maura Hopkins, meeting Health Minister Leo Varadkar to discuss the threat to the future of the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon town.

FG duo meet Varadkar on Sacred Heart Hospital future Two local Fine Gael politicians, Cllr. Maura Hopkins and Deputy Frank Feighan, met with Health Minister Leo Varadkar again last week to discuss the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon town. The future of the ‘County Home’ is in jeopardy because it does not comply with health regulations, due to its structure and multi-occupancy rooms. Cllr. Hopkins said that she and Deputy Feighan emphasised to the Minister the importance of funding being allocated to build a replacement 50-bed facility to en-

sure the needs of older people continue to be met. According to Cllr. Hopkins, the Minister said: “The case for funding community nursing units has been presented as effectively as possible. “We will also work with the HSE to prioritise available funds as effectively as possible.” Cllr. Hopkins said that she was aware that urgent decisions need to be made and would continue to do everything she could in respect of this capital project.

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Ballaghaderreen Primary Care Centre set to go ahead < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

It has emerged that the long-promised primary care centre that had been earmarked for Ballaghaderreen looks set to go ahead. In 2012, the Department of Health included the northwest Roscommon town in a lengthy list of areas where such a facility would be provided. Primary care centres provide a onestop shop for all of a patient’s primary care needs, such as GP, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and counselling services. Significant progress has been made over the past year in relation to providing such a centre to

Ballaghaderreen. In an email to Senator John Kelly, of the Labour Party, in July, the Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch’s private secretary, Adrian McLaughlin, provided an “update on Ballaghaderreen Primary Care Centre.” “Ballaghaderreen was one of 73 locations advertised in November 2014, seeking expressions of interest for the development of a primary care centre via operational lease,” wrote Mr McLaughlin, in an email released under the Freedom of Information Act. “Expressions of interest were received for this location. This location then moved to stage two.”

Mr McLaughlin explained the three stages involved in the operational lease process. Stage one involved a call for expressions of interest following the advertisement last November. For stage two, “GP declarations are required, listing GPs who wish to operate from the proposed centres”. At stage three, successful candidates are asked to “submit priced offers.” Ballaghaderreen is currently towards the end of stage two. “A response to stage two of the PCC (primary care centre) operational lease process was received for this location and is currently under evaluation,” wrote Mr McLaughlin.

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Charity Walk in ‘Harmony’ Harmony Farm near Boyle will play host to a charity walk organised by Bothar on Saturday, the 10th of October. It begins at 11 am. The walk will aim to raise enough money to pay the airfare of a goatling which will be sent from the farm to Africa. Harmony Farm is a smallholding

farm, which is run on traditional and ecologically sound methods. There are plenty of animals for the whole family to meet, as well as meadows and woodlands in which to enjoy the day out. For more information, contact 086-3972819.

Ramune and staff at Ramune’s Hair and Beauty are delighted to announce the arrival of Attracta Rogers and Inga Rusyte to the Salon. With the Salon’s first anniversary approaching this November, business continues to go from strength to strength. So, once again, Ramune is expanding her team ...

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With ten years of working at Galaxy Hair Salon, Roscommon behind her, Attracta will be a huge asset to the Salon with her natural ability and creative flair for hair styling. As a fully qualified stylist, up-styles, colours, cuts and any specialist hair requirements will be provided by Attracta. Inga will be providing a large range of Beauty Services including Eye Lash Extensions, Gel Nails and Make-up Application. The combination of Hair and Beauty Services in the one Salon will be a fabulous convenience to clients who are attending Weddings or any other special occasion. Inga will also be a huge asset to Ramune’s Hair & beauty with her friendly and professional attitude. The Salon’s hours of business are from 9am to 6pm on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays with late opening until 8pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

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Kate Thompson pictured at the Ballyforan Fair & Festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

Highly magnetic volcanic rocks in Strokestown < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A geological survey has unearthed highly magnetic rocks near Strokestown. A survey of the area was conducted by the Geological Survey of Ireland’s Tellus programme, funded by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Tellus is a ground and airborne geoscience programme, collecting chemical and geophysical data that will inform the management of Ireland’s environment and natural resources. Flying at 90 metres, technology used on the survey aircraft sensed geological features not apparent from conventional mapping techniques, unveiled deep glacial deposits and extensive peat cover. The specially-equipped aircraft carried three geophysical instruments on board, measuring magnetism, conductivity and natural radiation of the rocks and soils below. While weather dependent, good progress has been made to date and the Tellus team aims to survey

50 per cent of the country by the end of 2017. The results of the most recent component of the survey completed, which were released last week, show “prominent bands of highly magnetic volcanic rocks” several kilometres deep near Strokestown.

A Tellus spokesperson said: “These are associated with a major geological fault that can be traced through Ireland to Scotland. “These structures are known to be important in the development of mineral deposits and their location will be of considerable interest to exploration companies.”

Tellus survey team members Mairéad Glennon, project manager; Dr James Hodgson, project geophysicist, and Ray Scanlon, principal geologist, highlight the new geophysical data released for Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath by the Geological Survey of Ireland

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‘I’m 18 years talking about football and now I have to go and do it’ McStay would not accept Roscommon role without Fergal O’Donnell alongside him < SEAMUS DUKE

oscommon’s new joint team manager Kevin McStay has said that he always wanted to have a shot at inter-county team management but that there was no way that he would have taken the Roscommon job without Fergal O’Donnell joining him. “You never know when opportunities arise. I was astounded with what happened with John Evans and like most people I thought that he might have got another shot at it, but that’s the way it goes. “When John resigned I knew this was an opportunity because I knew that the Mayo job was not going to happen for me so I had reconciled myself to that a long time ago. “But I had made up my mind that if I ever did this job in Roscommon that I would have to have a very strong Roscommon voice with me and I decided a long, long time ago, even going back a few years, that if I was ever asked to do the Roscommon job then Fergal O’Donnell would have to be the man with me – and if he didn’t agree then I would not have done it. “It was probably a bit unfair on Fergal because it put pressure on him, but I told him that I would not do this job without him and we teased it out over a number of meetings and thankfully he agreed to join me and that’s where we are now.” Kevin says that there are plenty of good footballers in Roscommon and that the door will be open to every one. “At the moment we are having loads and loads of meetings. We are trying to get the management side of things right first and then we will move on to the players. We are looking at every aspect of what is required. But in terms of the players, we are going to give everyone a chance, not just the players who were on the panel last year. “We are going to spread the net wide. There are players out there who were not involved for the past few years and who did not commit for one reason or the other and we

will be encouraging them to come in and have a cut at it with us. “Looking at the players in the county we are satisfied that we have plenty of talent. But this project will not be about talent alone. It will be about want and desire, and what lads are prepared to do to play for Roscommon. That will be a huge test for anyone who wants to be part of the team and what we want to do. “What happens now is that our meetings continue. There is at least one meeting a day at the moment and at this stage we are planning our schedule far into next year and that is nearly done now. That’s to do with training and matches. We have a lot of games to play and that will stretch from the 1st of January to the championship and beyond and we are hoping for a long season. “We want to be involved as long as we possibly can. We are assembling a really strong backroom team and that is almost complete. I have had several meetings with Mick Fahey (County Board Chairperson) and our work with the County Board is almost complete and that has gone well too. “I would see the A versus B games starting by the end of October and

Pictured above is Kevin McStay who along with Fergal O’Donnell, right, are new Joint Managers of Roscommon Senior team.

there will be some gym work as well. Then on the 1st of December we will be starting our training.” This undertaking will mean a huge change for Kevin personally having been an RTE Sunday Game analyst and newspaper columnist for the past 18 years. “It will mean a change for me but this is a job I want to do and I want to be a success at it too. I know what changes I have to make in my personal life to do this, and we are all making huge commitments to do this job, and that’s the way it has to be. “I’m 18 years talking about football and now I have to go and do it. Myself and Fergal have trained teams in the recent past and it is not something that we are new to. I have to say now that I have decided that I am going to do it I am really looking forward to the challenge” he concluded.

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Pictured at the INTO’s ‘Stand Up for Primary Education’ campaign briefing in Dublin were Tommy Greally (INTO), Independent TD Denis Naughten, Hugh Lynn (INTO, Roscommon), and Joe Kileen (INTO). The ‘Stand up for Primary Education’ campaign is centred on enhancing the primary education system to allow all children to reach their full potential.

INTO sets out road map for future! The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) set out their roadmap for Budget 2016 and the General Election at a briefing event for TDs and Senators in Dublin last week. INTO’s ‘Stand up for Primary Education’ campaign sets out their vision for primary education in Ireland and their key areas of focus: smaller class sizes; increased funding; and greater support for school leaders. Speaking at the briefing event, Sheila Nunan, the general secretary of the INTO, said: “Ireland

is in a new phase of growth and now is the time to be investing in primary education. “Not everyone will complete secondary education or go to university, but almost every child in Ireland will attend primary education, and every child should be given the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential. “This means smaller classes, which will allow teachers to support each child individually, and well-funded schools with professional, dedicated

teachers who are led and supported by excellent school leaders. “Early investment will reap real rewards for society and for the economy.” Classes in Irish primary schools are among the most overcrowded in the EU, with an average of 25 pupils per class compared to an EU average of 21 per class. More than 100,000 pupils in Ireland are in classes of 30 or more. Further information on www. standupprimary.ie.

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Locals helping in providing support for cancer survivors Representatives from both Roscommon Cancer Support Service and other national cancer support centres joined 800 cancer survivors and their families at the Irish Cancer Society National Conference for Cancer Survivorship which was held recently in Dublin. As an affiliate of the Irish Cancer Society, Roscommon Cancer Support Service forms part of a network of cancer support groups all across Ireland. The service provides support to cancer survivors in their own community and is a vital resource to

patients and their families. The Society’s Affiliation programmes ensures that cancer support services are supported in their work and are operating to the highest possible standards of practice, while keeping their own autonomy. The support services can avail of training and support from the Society to run professional counselling services, peer support and physical activity programmes for cancer survivors as well as specific support programmes for those living with particular types of cancers. In 2015, the Irish Cancer Society

will grant almost €500,000 to affiliated cancer support groups to run these programmes and also cover the costs of the training and support for their delivery. As part of their ongoing training, Roscommon Cancer Support Service attended the conference, which saw a range of Irish and international speakers share their experiences and expert knowledge during event with a view to addressing the physical and emotional consequences which are associated with a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

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COUNCIL TO MAINTAIN €6m OVERDRAFT Roscommon County Council is to keep an overdraft facility of €6 million in place next year, it was decided at Monday’s meeting of the local authority. Martin Lydon, the head of finance and planning, said that although the council’s finances were currently in a

“surplus” position, he recommended maintaining the overdraft as a security provision. Having the overdraft in place did not incur any cost, he said. It was agreed by councillors to accept his recommendation.

Margaret Sexton of Roscommon is the winner of The National Brown Bread Baking Competition, in association with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA). Relaunched last year by the NPA, the event was a huge success, with entries from each one of the 26 counties. The final was held last Thursday at the National Ploughing Championships, where Margaret rose to the challenge and emerged victorious, commended by the judges for her Brown Bread’s traditional appearance and perfect texture. Margaret receives a €5,000 prize (€2,500 Aldi vouchers and €2,500 cash). Her brown bread will also be stocked in all Aldi Stores in Ireland for a minimum Margaret Sexton of Roscommon is the winner of The National Brown Bread of six months and during this time Mar- Baking Competition, sponsored by Aldi and in association with the National garet will receive 10% of the profits. Ploughing Association (NPA) and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA).

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‘Exhilarating performance’ – reaction to show “We were thrilled to bring this awardwinning musical to Roscommon Arts Centre and from the start we were convinced that the cast would deliver an exuberant and exhilarating performance”, said Ms. Amanda Smyth, who codirected ‘Hairspray’ with Roscommon Community College colleague Ms. Irene Nestor. “This show represents all that is good about our school – hard work and perseverance, high levels of skill, effort and comradeship, all wrapped up in an incredible vision

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of what we, as a group, can achieve”, added Dr. Frank Chambers, Principal of Roscommon Community College. “Ms. Smyth and Ms. Nestor have worked tirelessly with the cast to perfect a script that offers stunning

songs and absolutely breathtaking dance routines. All members of our school community have in some way been included in the school musical and this creates a focused and tight-knit community – something we pride ourselves on in Roscommon Community College”, he emphasised. Dr. Chambers went on to express his sincere gratitude to the Parents’ Association who are always such a great support across all aspects of school life. “Without them the show could not have been staged”, highlighted Dr. Chambers.

Clodagh Beatty as Velma Von Tussle and Conor O’Dea as Link Larkin savouring the spotlight during the recent musical extravaganza from Roscommon Community College.

On the road to nowhere: Why I’m not happy with this version of ‘Murphy’s Law’!

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My advice to Junior Minister Murphy is next time he has a job vacancy, why not opt to employ a ‘failed PR guru;’ he certainly appears to need someone to attach a bit of common sense, decency and spin to his skewed air of entitlement… Another week, another scandal; this time fresh and disgraceful allegations regarding one of our Government Ministers’ outrageous abuse of privilege and power came to light. Well readers, I’m sure you’ve heard the reports that ‘on duty’ members of An Garda Síochána drove Junior Minister Dara Murphy 200km from Cork to Dublin Airport so he could catch a flight for a meeting he had in Brussels after his chauffeur-driven car broke down. Er, just wondering Minister, was this ‘chauffeur,’ the very same ‘failed politician,’ you reportedly employed as ‘a €630 per week’ taxpayerpaid driver, by any chance? Surely for that amount you could have got someone with enough basic mechanical knowledge to get the car serviced? Also readers, earlier in the year, you may remember reports emerged that Mr Murphy had, in grand style, requested the use of the government jet, at a cost of €30,000, to fly home from Latvia so he could vote in the marriage equality referendum. Aah, bless his patriotic little soul. Now there are conflicting reports surrounding this incident, as, according to the Irish Independent, ‘The Star reports comments from the Minister’s spokesperson that the help was offered – however the Irish Examiner reports the Minister as telling the paper he asked Fermoy garda station to send help as it was an ‘emergency’.’ However, personally I don’t give a rat’s whotsit whether this exclusive and free taxi service, on behalf of taxpayers and provided by our hard-working boys and girls in blue, was ‘offered’ or ‘requested,’ I just care that it happened at all. In fact I was incandescent with disbelief given the

current climate of closed garda stations with the onset being the incredible rise in rural crime where vulnerable Irish citizens, nay, taxpayers, are being threatened, robbed and in some cases beaten to a pulp in their own homes…and why? Because, due to this Government’s closure of 140 Garda stations, rural Ireland is going virtually unprotected and unpoliced while our lovely and highly professional under-staffed and over-stressed Gardaí are being forced to work as taxi hacks for a man who is acting like he is some manner of a Demi God but who clearly cannot manage his finances if, on a Junior Minister’s salary, he was unable to cough up the fee for a private taxi service. I raise this point given the reported claim made by taxi man Gerdy Murphy that “the Minister turned down the offer (of a taxi to the airport) because he was concerned that he was facing a taxi bill of €300€350.” A claim which, I must add was denied by the Minister, however Gerdy did insist, “there was a taxi available and it was turned down when the cost was mentioned.” A case of he says/he says…I’ll let readers arrive at their own conclusions. Now while I do know there is a Government protocol in place, as does Mr Demi God Junior Minister, whereby he could have ‘contacted the Gardaí for assistance’ – and here is the clincher folks – ‘as a last resort,’ i.e. an emergency – the breaking down of a chauffeur driven car is not, in my opinion, one of those times. So, in the event that Junior Minister Dara Murphy doesn’t understand exactly what does constitute an emergency, let me outline it for you Sir…an emergency is a situation whereby there is an immediate risk to your health or your life, to your property or to your environment. Kinda like, oh, let’s just say for example, you’re a genteel, frail, vulnerable, petrified elderly lady, a precious voter, living alone in rural Ireland, you’ve locked up for the night, popped your teeth into a glass of Steradent and you’re slipping into your flannelette nightie when suddenly you hear an unexpected noise; terrifyingly, you realise that the last remnants of your safety, security and dignity are about to be violated, stolen from you; snatched in the echoing sound of your bedroom door being viciously kicked in; suddenly forcing you, in

your autumn years, to shed any dreams you had of living out a quiet, safe and peaceful life in your own home like a serpent’s skin. You know instinctively that dialling 999 is futile, firstly because the signal in your area is sxxte, secondly, who the hell is going to come to your aid because the local cop shop with the friendly and caring Gardaí has long since lain deserted, their excellent, reassuring presence phased out and finally shut down altogether by those in charge of your welfare. That Minister, for your information, constitutes an EMERGENCY! The fact that this able-bodied Minister and Cork North Central TD, when questioned by reporters, and, I suppose, sensing that blood was in the water, still defiantly claims he was left ‘stranded’ on the side of the road, and blindly insists he “ had to make the call on the night,” makes me think he is possibly a deluded man who needs to be told that just because he has been democratically elected to office, he cannot smugly waltz through his privileged life on pedestals specifically set for his own purpose. He also needs to be told that rural dwellers in his Cork constituency (and this goes for those politicians representing County Roscommon who expect a vote from constituents in isolated areas) cannot and will not be forced to simply get on with it and bear the brunt of the loss of their properties and dreams with a certain dignified grace and stoicism because it is just not good enough. Rural Ireland and its people will not just curl in on itself like startled snails and yield to the scum of the earth who feel it is their right to invade homes and take what they want, when they want, and to hell with the human and financial cost. Rural Ireland and its people will not be abandoned on society’s doorstep; and most certainly we will not bow down to a Government who has, in effect, ignored its citizens’ basic needs by closing down essential Garda services and instead taken to effectively shooting its wounded. My advice to Junior Minister Murphy is next time he has a job vacancy, why not opt to employ a ‘failed PR guru;’ he certainly appears to need someone to attach a bit of common sense, decency and spin to his skewed air of entitlement and sorry ass excuses.

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Musical extravaganza as Roscommon Community College pupils take to the stage in ‘Hairspray – The Musical’ You couldn’t stop the beat in Roscommon Arts Centre last week as Roscommon Community College students presented a dazzling rendition of the Broadway smash-hit musical ‘Hairspray.’ Charting the progress of one girl’s inspiring dream to dance, ‘Hairspray’ is a big, bouncy beehive of a musical, piled high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plussize teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular ‘Corny Collins Show.’ When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the

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reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and promote racial integration at a TV network, all without denting her hairdo! Welcome to the sixties! The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Costume and Set Design (2003), ‘Hairspray’ attracted record crowds to

Perfect comic timing from Sean Egan as Edna Turnblad and Michael Lohan as Wilbur Turnblad!

a sold-out Roscommon Arts Centre. Cast and crew delighted in a triumphant run, opening with Wednesday’s matinee performance and climaxing with a magnificent finale on Saturday night. A glittering cast charmed the audience with each performance as a spectacular show was enjoyed by all. As an array of toe-tapping 60’s-style numbers was delivered with zinging gusto, Tricia McDermott’s choreography (The McDermott School of Classical Ballet and Dance) remained the pulsing heartbeat of the show, ensuring maximum momentum and impressively complemented by the expertise of the sound/ lighting technicians and set designers. The youthful cast of this smash-hit musical has been enthusiastically rehearsing since early August and their energetic performance of this effervescent pop musical has certainly captured the social upheaval of the swinging sixties in general, and the civil rights movement in particular. In the lead role of Tracy Turnblad was Roscommon native Jade Grehan and Sean Egan stole the show as Tracy’s mother Edna Turnblad. Clodagh Beatty enjoyed a star turn as Velma Von Tussle, while Conor O’Dea excelled in the role of heartthrob Link Larkin.

As confirmed by the rapturous applause of the audience, this is just a snapshot of the exceptional performances delivered by a stellar cast on a nightly basis. As the curtain fell for the final time in Roscommon Arts Centre, somehow we all got the

feeling that, with this all-singing and all-dancing ensemble, we could soon look forward to yet another electrifying extravaganza of song and dance. If recent performances of ‘Hairspray’ are anything to go by, we certainly won’t be disappointed!

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2003 Citroen Multispace 1.4 Passenger MERCEDES RANGE 141 Mercedes Vito DSl Van 2013 Mercedes Vito DSl 2010 Mercedes Vito DSL Van 2008 Mercedes Sprinter TOYOTA RANGE 2012 Toyota Auris D4D 2008 Toyota Hi Lux 3.0DSL Crew Cab 2007 Toyota RAV 4X4 2005 Toyota Landcruiser LWB 1996 Toyota Corolla Van DSL FORD RANGE 141 Ford Transit connect Van 131 Ford Fiesta D4D 1.5DSL 2012 Ford Transit T260 2011 Ford Transit DSL T260 2009 Ford Transit T260 2008 Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Van 2007 Ford Transit Connect DSL 2007 Ford Focus DSL Van 2007 Ford S Max 7 Seater 1.8 DSL 2006 Ford Transit Connect 2006 Ford Focus DSL Van 2005 Ford Transit Connect 2005 Ford transit T280 passenger DSL 2003 Ford Transit Connect T280 2003 Ford transit T260 2002 Ford Transit Connect T280 ISUZU RANGE 2000 Isuzu Trooper DSL 1999 Isuzu Trooper 3.0 DSL PEUGEOT RANGE 2012 Peugeot Partner DSL 2011 Peugeot Partner DSL Van 2010 Peugeot Partner 1.6HDI 2009 Peugeot Partner DSL Van Black 2007 Peugeot Partner DSL Van 2004 Peugeot Partner DSL Van OPEL RANGE 2013 Opel Insignia DSL 136DSL Automatic Full Leather 2011 Opel Vivaro DSL 2006 Opel Vivaro DSL 2005 Opel Vivaro DSL Com 2005 Opel Combi DSL 2003 Opel Vivaro Combi 7 Seater DSL 1999 Opel Ontara SUZUKI RANGE 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara DSL Passenger 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9DSL 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara Dsl 2000 Suzuki Jimmy 1.3 Petrol NISSAN RANGE 2011 Nissan Primaster 1.9 DSL LWB Extras 2011 Nissan Note 1.5 Dsl van 2011 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL (38K) 2009 Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL 2008 Nissan Kubistar DSL Van 2008 Nissan Primastar LWB 2008 Nissan Quashqui 1.5DSL passenger 2008 Nissan Primaster SWB 2007 Nissan Primaster LWB 2007 Nissan XTrail Van Comm

€2,500 €17,500 €15,000 €10,500 €8,500 €9,500+VAT €13,500 €9,500 €8,950 €1,000 €14,500 €14,500 €12,500 €11,500 €7,500 €11,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,000+VAT €8,500 €3,500 €5,000 €4,000 €7,500 €3,000 €2,500 €2,000 €2,000 €1,500 €11,000 €9,500 €8,500 €8,000 €4,500 €2,500 €24,500 €12,500 €4,500 €3,000 €3,000 €3,950 €2,000 €7,500 €6,000 €2,000 €1,000 €11,500 €6,500 + VAT €16,500 €11,500 €5,000 €7,500 €9,000 €6,500 €6,500 €5,000

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

Nissan Pathfinder DSL A/T €5,000 Nissan Kubistar DSL Van €4,000 Nissan Navara DSL Crew Cab (5Seater) €7,500 Nissan Primaster 1.9DSL €3,000 Nissan Xtrail 2.2 DSL Passenger €5,000 Nissan Terrano 7 Seater DSL €4,500 HYUNDAI RANGE Hyundai i30 Van €13,500 + VAT Hyundai i30 SW 1.6 TDI 5DR €11,500 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 passenger €16,500 Hyundai Santa Fe Passenger 7 seater €11,500 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Commercial €7,500 Hyundai Touscan 2.0DSL Passenger €6,000 Hyundai Trajet 7 seater €5,000 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 €2,000 RENAULT RANGE Renault Trafic DSL Van €13,500 Renault Laguna III 2.0DSL Dynamique DSL Extras €16,500 Renault Trafic DSL €11,500 Renault Kangoo DSL Van €8,000 Renault Trafic DSL €9,500 Renault Megane 1.5DSL Coupe €10,500 Renault Trafic DSL Van €5,000 Renault Laguna DSL Extras €5,000 Renault Master 2.7 Pick up 5 Seater €4,500 Renault Kangoo DSL Van €3,500 Renault Trafic DSL Van €4,500 Renault Master 45kms €3,500+ VAT Renault Megane 1.5 DSL Van €4,500 Renault Trafic DSL €2500 LANDROVER RANGE Landrover Discovery 3 Comm €9,000 Landrover Freelander DSL €6,000 Landrover Freelander 2.0 DSL €4,500 Landrover Freelander DSL €2,000 FIAT RANGE Fiat Scudo 1.9DSL Passenger 6 Seater €4,000 Fiat Scudo 2.0 DSL €3,500 Fiat Scudo 1.9 DSL €2,000 KIA RANGE Kia Rio DSL €11,500 Kia Sorento 2.5DSL €6,500 + VAT Kia Carnival DSL 7 Seater €8,500 Kia Sorento DSL Passenger Full Leather €5,000 Kia Sedona DSL €4,000 Kia Sedona DSL €3,500 OTHER MAKES RANGE Skoda Yeti DSL Passenger ( Ambition) €15,500 Ssangyong Kyron DSL ( Choice) €5,000 Nissan XTrail 2.2DSL Passenger €3,500 Suburu Forester 2.0DSL €2,000 BUSES RANGE Vw shuttle 2.0TDI 9 Seater LWB €44,950 VW Shuttle SWB 9 Seater €39,500 VW Shuttle 9 Seater €29,500 VW Caravelle 7 Seater Comfortline Extras 2.0TDI 140BHP €33,500 VW Sharan TDI 140BHP 7 Seater €25,500 VW Shuttle 9 Seater €15,000 VW Sharan TDI 130BHP 7 Seater €6,500 Ford Transit 9 Seater DSL Bus €7,500 VW Caravelle 9 Seater €3,000 Ford Transit 15 Seater Bus €2,000

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GENUINE USED CARS QUALITY USED VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES PRE REG CARS 152 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI 140BHP 4WD Automatic €38,500 151 VW Scirocco 2.0TDI 150BHP €29,500 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline Estate €31,500 151 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline €27,500 151 VW Jetta 2.0TDI €22,500 151 VW Golf 2.0TDI Highline 150BHP €29,500 151 VW Polo 1.4TDI €16,500 151 VW Polo 1.0 5DR petrol €14,500 151 VW Golf TDI €21,500 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI Van €15,500 + VAT 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Extras €25,500 142G VW Polo 1.2TDI T/L €15,000 142 VW Golf Highline TDI Sports €22,500 141 VW Tiguan 2.0TDI €25,950 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI Sports White €20,500 141 VW Touran 1.6 TDI 7 Seater €27,500 141 VW High UP 5Dr €12,950 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI A/T €21,500 132 VW Jetta C/L A/T €22,500 132 VW Jetta 1.6 TDI Highline €21,000 132 VW Jetta 1.6TDI Trendline €18,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI €19,500 131 VW Polo Cross TDI Extras €16,500 132 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €13,950 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM €22,500 2013 VW Caddy Maxi TDI 7 Seater Extras €26,500 2013 VW Polo 1.2 TDI C/L €14,500 2013 VW Touran 1.6TDI 5 Seater €22,500 2012 VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline €19,500 2012 VW Jetta Petrol (10K) €15,000 2011 VW Tiguan 2.0DSL Passenger €18,500 BEETLE RANGE 141 VW Beetle 1.6DSL €21,500 131 VW Beetle Sports Model 140BHP €22,500 2012 VW Beetle Sports Model 140BHp €19,500 PASSAT RANGE 151 VW Passat 1.6 TDI Comfortline €27,500 142 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline €24,500 142 VW Passat TDI Comfortline Estate €28,500 141 VW Passat 1.6 BM Choice €22,500 141 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP C/L €25,500 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” line €24,500 141 VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline €23,000 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line €22,500 131 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Comfortline €23,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline €22,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €21,500 131 VW Passat 1.6TDI BM (13K) €21,500 132 VW Passat TDI Highline €23,500 132 VW Passat 1.6TDI “R” Line €23,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L €18,500 2012 VW Passat 1.6TDI T/L €17,500 2012 VW Passat C/L Petrol (10,000kms) €16,500 2012 VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP €19,500 2011 VW Passat 1.6TDI C/L Choice €16,000 2011 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Sports C/L €17,500 2011 VW Passat 1.4TSI Petrol C/L €14,500 2010 VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline €13,500 2009 VW Passat 1.9TDI C/L €11,500 2009 VW Passat 2.0DSL C/L €11,500 2008 VW Passat 1.6 C/L €6,500 2008 VW Passat 2.0TDI C/L A/T €9,500 2008 VW Passat 1.9TDI Highline €9,500 2007 VW Passat 1.9TDI €7,500 2006 VW Passat 1.9TDI C/L Choice €6,500 2006 VW Passat 1.6 €4,500 2005 VW Passat 1.9TDI €5,000 2004 VW Passat 1.9TDI €4,000 PASSAT CC RANGE 151 VW Passat CC 2.0TDI €37,500 142 VW Passat CC 2.0TDI Sports (9K)A/T €35,000 141 VW Passat CC Extras €32,500 2012 VW Passat CC Extras €22,500 2011 VW Passat CC Extras €19,500 2010 VW Passat CC Extras €18,500 POLO RANGE 151 VW Polo 1.2TDI Cross Model €18,500 151 VW Polo 1.4TDI 5Dr €16,500 151 VW Polo 1.0 5 DR €14,500 141 VW Polo 1.2TDI Comfortline €16,500 141 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €14,950 132 VW Polo TDI (33K) €15,000 132 VW Polo 1.2 Petrol €13,500 131 VW Polo 1.2TDI €14,500 131 VW Polo 1.2 TDI Cross €16,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 5Dr Petrol €12,500 2012 VW Polo TDI €13,500 2012 VW Polo 1.2 Comfortline Petrol €12,950 2011 VW Polo 1.2TDI €12,500 2011 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €11,500 2010 VW Polo 1.6 TDI €10,500 2010 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €10,500 2009 VW Polo 1.4TDI €9,000 2009 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €8,500 2008 VW Polo 5DR €7,500 2007 VW Polo 1.4 TDI €7,000 2006 VW Polo 5DR €5,500 2005 VW Polo 1.2 5Dr €4,500 2004 VW Polo 1.2 5DR €3,500 GOLF SV MODEL RANGE 151 VW Golf TDI SV €24,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline A/T €18,500 2012 VW Golf TDI Comfortline €17,500 2011 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline A/T €17,500 2011 VW Golf TDI Plus €15,000 2010 VW Golf TDI Plus €13,500 2009 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline €11,500 2008 VW Golf TDI Plus Comfortline €9,500 2006 VW Golf TDI Plus €7,500 GOLF RANGE 151 VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L A/T Limestone Grey €24,950 151 VW Golf TDI 5Dr Highline (White) €25,500 151 VW Golf TDI 5DR T/L Sports €23,500 142 VW Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP 6Sp Highline €25,950 142 VW Golf TDI 5DR Highline Sports €23,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Van €15,000 + VAT 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline €22,500 141 VW Golf 1.6TDI Trendline €21,000 141 VW Golf 1.6 TDI H/L A/T €24,500 132 VW Golf 1.6TDI Automatic €22,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack €22,500 131 VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR €19,500

131 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 151 142 141 132 131 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 131 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2001 142 2001 151 151 142 141 131 131 131 131 2013 131 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 1997 152 151 151 141 132 132 131 131 2011 2012 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007

VW Golf 1.2TSI Comfortline A/T VW Golf 1.6TDI 5DR VW Golf 2.0TDI 140BHP Highline VW Golf 1.6 TDI A/T Extras VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline VW Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr VW Golf 1.6TDI VW Golf 1.9TDI 3Dr Extras VW Golf 1.4 5Dr Petrol Comfortline VW Golf 1.4 5DR VW Golf GT Sport 1.9DSL Extras VW Golf 1.9TDI VW Golf 1.4 5DR VW Golf TDI 3Dr GT Sport VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR VW Golf 1.45DR sport VW Golf GTI 3Dr VW Golf 1.9TDI 5DR VW Golf GTI 2.0 200BHP Extras VW Golf 1.9TDI Comfortline VW Golf 1.4 5DR Comfortline VW Golf 1.6 Comfortline A/T VW Golf 1.4 5DR Comfortline VW Golf 1.4 5DR JETTA RANGE VW Jetta 2.0TDI Comfortline VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline VW Jetta 1.6TDI H/L VW Jetta TDI Highline VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline A/T VW Jetta TDI Comfortline VW Jetta 2.0TDI 140BHP 6Sp VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Jetta T/L Petrol VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Jetta Petrol C/L VW Jetta TDI VW Jetta Petrol VW Jetta TDI VW Jetta DSL AUDI RANGE Audi A6 177BHP Automatic SE Audi A3 1.6DSL Extras 3DR Audi A4 2.0TDI 143BHP Extras Audi A4 2.0DSL Extras Audi A4 2.0TDI Audi A4 2.0 TDI 143 BHP Audi A3 1.9 TDI Audi A6 2.0DSL A/T Audi A4 2.0TDI 177BHP Quatro Audi A4 TDI Audi A6 TDI Extras Audi A6 3.0TDI V6 Quatro ( Auto) Audi A6 2.0TDI A6 2.0TDI Estate Audi A4 2.0TDI Audi A3 1.6 5DR Audi A3 5DR Audi A6 2.0TDI Extras (Leather) Audi A4 TDI Audi A4 TDI Audi A6 TDI Audi Quatro 2.5TDI A/T Audi A3 20TDI Audi A4TDI HONDA RANGE Honda 1.6 CRV 120BHP ES White Honda Civic 1.4 AUTOMATIC RANGE Mitsubishi Pajero Exect 5 Seater €333 road tax VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L A/T Limestone Grey VW Golf 1.6TDI Highline Sports Pack A/T White VW UP High 5DR A/T VW Amarok 2.0TDI 180BHP A/T Extras VW Touran 2.0TDI 140BHP 7 Seater DSG C/L VW Touran 1.6TDI C/L Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2DSL A/T 7 Seater VW Golf 1.6TDI C/L VW Jetta 1.6TDI VW Golf Plus C/L A/T VW Golf 1.6TDI H/L VW Golf 1.6TDI “R” Line VW Jetta 1.6TDI T/L VW Passat 2.0TDI Comfortline 140BHP DSG VW Jetta Petrol A/T (10K) VW Jetta 1.6TDI Highline VW Golf Plus TDI C/L VW Jetta 1.6TDI Comfortline (50K) Volvo S40 DSL Extras A/T Mercedes C200 DSL A/T Advangarde VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP A/T Comfortline VW Golf GT DSL 1.9TDI A/T VW Jetta 1.9TDI C/L VW Passat 2.0TDI A/T Mitsubishi Colt 5DR Mercedes 1.8 CLK A/T Fiesta 1.4 Ghia DSG (38KL) Mercedes E270 Dsl A/T Nissan Pathfinder DSL Comm A/T VW Passat DSL C/L A/T VW Golf 1.6 C/L Mercedes Ml 270 DSL A/T Nissan Micra 1.0 A/T 7 SEATER RANGE VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater VW Touran TDI 7Seater Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Exec 5 Seater Comm VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater VW Caddy TDI Maxi 7 Seater extras Opel Zafari DSL 7Seater Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 DSl A/T 7 Seater VW Touran 1.6TDI 7 seater VW Sharan 2.0TDI 7Seater VW Caddy TDI Maxi 7 Seater extras VW Touran 1.6 DSL 7 Seater Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7Seater (Leather) Kia Carnival DSL 7Seater VW Touran TDI 7 Seater Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL 7 seater Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater Opel Zafari DSL VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater

€21,500 €17,500 €19,500 €18,500 €16,500 €14,500 €13,500 €13,000 €11,500 €9,500 €11,500 €10,500 €8,500 €10,500 €7,500 €6,500 €9,500 €6,000 €6,000 €6,000 €4,500 €3,500 €2,500 €2,500 €22,500 €21,000 €21,000 €19,500 €19,500 €19,000 €22,500 €18,500 €15,000 €15,000 €13,500 €11,500 €8,500 €9,500 €7,500 €6,500 €5,000 €33,500 €16,500 €19,500 €16,500 €14,500 €12,500 €11,750 €12,500 €9,500 €8,500 €9,500 €6,500 €7,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,500 €5,500 €6,000 €6,000 €5,000 €5,000 €3,000 €4,500 €3,000 €28,500 €1,500 €35,000 + VAT €24,950 €24,500 €13,950 €32,500 €27,500 €26,500 €31,000 €22,500 €19,500 €18,500 €21,000 €19,500 €18,500 €19,500 €16,500 €18,500 €16,500 €14,500 €14,500 €18,950 €10,500 €10,500 €8,000 €6,500 €6,000 €7,500 €6,000 €4,500 €5,000 €4,500 €3,500 €3,500 €1,350 €29,500 €28,500 €40,000 + VAT €26,500 €27,500 €19,500 €31,000 €24,500 €24,500 €22,500 €10,500 €10,500 €8,500 €9,500 €11,500 €11,500 €8,000 €6,500

2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 151 142 2011 2011 2009 2008 2007 2002 2005 2002 2011 131 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2002 2002 141 131 131 131 2011 2008 2008 2006 2003 2002 2001 2009 2007 2007 2007 2002 131 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2014 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 1997 132 131 131 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2003 2003 2012 2012 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006

Ford S Max 1.8 DSL 7 Seater Mitsubishi Galaxy 7 seater Fiat Dobla 1.3 Dsl 6 Seater Opel Zafari Petrol 7Seater Peugeot 307 DSL 7 Seater VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater Renault Scenic DSL 7Seater Ssangyong Rodeus DSL 7Seater VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater Mitsubishi Grandis 7 Seater Petrol A/T Ford Galaxy 7 Seater DSL Renault Scenic 1.4 VW Sharan 1.9TDI 7 Seater ESTATE CAR RANGE VW Passat 1.6TDI Highline Estate VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline DSL Estate VW Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Extras Toyota Avensis 2.2DSL Estate VW Passat 2.0TDI 140BH Highline Opel Vectra DSL Estate A6 2.0DSL Estate VW Passat 1.9TDI Estate VW Golf Estate VW Golf TDI Estate ALFA ROMEO RANGE Alfa Romeo 1.6DSL Guiliatta Lusso leather MERCEDES RANGE Mercedes Vito DSL Mercedes C270 DSL Mercedes E200 DSL Mercedes CLK Coupe 1.8 Mercedes C180 Silver Mercedes A180 DSL Mercedes 2.7DSL E Class A/T Mercedes E220 DSL A/T leather Mercedes C270 DSL A/T BMW RANGE BMW 420 M Sports 2.0DSL 3 DR Coupe BMW 320 Luxury DSL A/T leather BMW 116 2.0DSL 5DR Extras BMW 316 DSL ( White) (extras) BMW 320DSL BMW 320DSL BMW 520DSL Extras BMW 316i BMW 316 DSL BMW 318i DSL BMW 316 DSL MAZDA RANGE Mazda 3 1.4 Petrol Mazda 6 2.0 Touring DSL Mazda 3 Sports Mazda 6 2.0 Petrol Mazda Domino 1.5 A/T FORD RANGE Ford Focus DSL H/B Ford Mondeo DSL Ford Focus DSL TDCI Zetec Ford Focus 1.6 Ford Mondeo DSL Ford Focus DSL Ford Galaxy DSL 7 Seater Ford Mondeo Petrol Ford Fiesta 1.25 5 Dr Steel (25K) Ford Focus 1.6 DSL Choice Ford Mondeo 1.6SX Ford Focus 1.6DSL Ford Fusion 1.4 5DR Ford Mondeo DSL Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL Ford Fiesta 5DR Petrol Ford Fiesta 1.4 DSL Ford Focus 1.4 5Dr Ford Focus Ghia 1.8DSL Sal NISSAN RANGE Nissan Juke 1.5 DSL Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL (38K) Nissan Micra 1.0 5Dr Nissan Note DSL 1.5 Van Nissan Tida 1.6DSL Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL --- Extras Nissan Qashqui 1.5 DSL Passenger Nissan Primera 1.6 Petrol Nissan Pathfinder DSl 7 Seater Nissan Note 1.5DSL SVE Nissan Almera 1.5 Nissan Tida 1.5 DSL Nissan Tida 1.6 Petrol Nissan Almera Nissan Primera 1.6 Nissan Xtrail Passenger Nissan Almera Nissan Tino 1.8 MPV 5DR Nissan Micra 1.0 5DR A/T OPEL RANGE Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSL Opel Insignia 2.0TDI A/T 160BHP Elite Model l Leather Opel Corsa 5Dr Opel Vivaro 2.0DSL Comm Opel Insignia 2.0DSL Extras Opel Corsa 1.3DSL Opel (Vauhall ) Astra 1.4 Life --- (20K) Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr Opel Vectra DSl Opel Corsa 1.2 3Dr Extras Opel Astra 1.4 Sp.SXI Opel Vectra DSL Opel Zafari 1.6 7Seater Opel Vectra 1.6 Opel Astra 1.4 Sp.SXI Opel Corsa 1.0 5DR Opel Vectra 1.6 Opel Signum 20DSL Estate PEUGEOT RANGE Peugeot 3008 DSL Extras Peugeot 207 DSL Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI SR Peugeot 207 5DR Peugeot 308 1.6DSL (40K) Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR Peugeot 407 1.6DSL Peugeot 407 DSL Peugeot 207 1.4 5Dr Peugeot 307 1.6 5DR

€9,000 €8,500 €4,000 €6,500 €6,500 €7,500 €5,500 €5,000 €6,000 €3,950 €4,500 €3,500 €5,000 €31,000 €27,500 €17,500 €13,500 €11,500 €6,500 €7,500 €3,500 €6,500 €2,950 €11,500 €15,000 €11,500 €9,500 €7,500 €6,500 €4,500 €5,500 €4,500 €3,500 €38,500 €28,500 €22,500 €27,500 €18,500 €11,500 €11,500 €6,500 €4,500 €2,500 €1,850 €7,500 €7,500 €6,000 €5,000 €1,650 €18,500 €13,500 €12,500 €10,500 €8,500 €7,500 €11,500 €6,000 €7,500 €6,500 €5,500 €6,500 €5,000 €4,500 €4,500 €4,500 €3,950 €4,000 €3,000 €18,500 €16,500 €9,500 €6,500+VAT €8,500 €15,000 €11,500 €6,500 €9,500 €6,500 €4,500 €5,950 €4,500 €3,000 €3,500 €4,500 €3,000 €3,000 €1,350 €19,500 €23,500 €11,500 €11,500 €10,500 €10,500 €8,500 €6,000 €7,500 €5,000 €6,000 €5,000 €6,500 €4,500 €3,500 €2,500 €2,000 €3,000 €16,500 €11,000 €8,000 €7,500 €7,500 €7,500 €6,000 €4,500 €4,500 €6,000

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

paul@roscommonpeople.ie pointment. They suffer horrendously from ‘VIP-itis.’ Believe me, Dara is only continuing a long tradition. A few years ago it was revealed that then Minister John O’Donoghue (of Fianna Fail) had spent €472 (our money) on a limo to take him from Terminal Three to Terminal One at Heathrow Airport. (The same journey takes three minutes on the airport’s free shuttle service). Far from such lavishness ‘The Bull’ was reared. Meanwhile, does anyone remember Bertie Ahern spending €441 a week on make-up? Or the bould Enda, when he was only Leader of the Opposition, no less, staying in a €1,200 per night hotel room in Rome after travelling there for the Pope’s funeral in 2005? In fairness, they always acknowledge that we, the people they serve, have made great sacrifices! Anyways, Europe and the world can breathe easy. Dara made it to Brussels. And they’re getting his car fixed. No doubt we’ll be getting the bill!

Paul Healy on two celebrity Bryans; an emotional eviction; Minister Murphy’s broken-down car; rugby thrills; the appeal of the playground; the Coalition’s spending spree and when Kevin met Fergal… Saturday At a book launch in Longford Library, there are at least two very well-known personalities present. The book, written by my sister Audrey, is launched by the actor Bryan Murray. Bryan is accompanied by his wife, the actress Una Crawford O’Brien. Both of them appear in the very popular RTE ‘soap’ Fair City. I don’t follow Fair City, but I am aware that it is a huge success, a real RTE winner. Bryan is of course familiar to the public through countless other roles too, including The Irish RM, Bread and Emmerdale. He’s friendly and chats easily with members of the audience; Longford’s County Librarian Mary Carleton Reynolds, as ever an excellent and friendly host and MC, is in no doubt that Bryan’s presence has added significantly to the turnout. Meanwhile, a modest presence in the crowd is RTE Six-One News anchor Bryan Dobson, who is very down to earth, affable and sociable. Once the book has been formally launched and before you could say ‘Is that a tear in Bertie’s eye?’, Mr. Dobson is posing for photographs and chatting to locals. ‘Watching Me, Watching You’ is a collection of poems by Audrey Healy, native of Rooskey, resident of Longford and now a veteran of nine books. Priced at €10, ‘Watching Me, Watching You’ is available in O’Connor’s (formerly Easons) in Longford and Tighe’s Supermarket in Rooskey. (You can order copies by emailing audreyhealy69@gmail.com) .

Saturday/Sunday In the Rugby World Cup, England v Wales evolved into a thriller in the second half. England looked in control, but paid a price for the concession of too many penalties and for not putting Wales away. Wales stayed in touch and a late try and penalty edged them ahead. England are being pilloried for not trying for a draw with a late penalty, but had they crossed the line in the closing moments people would have said they had made the right call. I hope England rescue their tournament against Australia because this party ideally needs the hosts to stay around. On Sunday Ireland were comfortable winners against Romania, with Tommy Bowe, Simon Zebo and Keith Earls rampant. The Irish support at Wembley was incredible. Roll on the rest of this enjoyable tournament.

Tuesday I missed media coverage today of Enda and Joan announcing details of a €27bn Capital Plan, but I did see the marvellously deadpan Transport Minister Paschal Donoghue insist on Prime Time tonight that the eurocoated wish-list has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming General Election. Unfortunately presenter David McCullagh forgot to give out dates and venues for Paschal’s upcoming standup comedy gigs. Eamon Brennan pictured at the Ballyforan Fair & Festival. Picture: Andrew Fox

Sunday In today’s Sunday Independent, and all over social media, there’s coverage of the turn an ordinary Co. Meath family’s life has taken. Above the story is the evidence that a picture really can be worth a thousand words. At the door of the house, clearly ready to enter it, are bailiffs and the Gardai. Retired civil servant John Lloyd, who is blind, stands powerless a few feet away, outside the family home. At the front of the house, under a hanging basket, stand John’s wife Fiona and their ten-year-old son. They are cold, distraught, humiliated, fearful. The boy is wearing shorts. His mother is in a dressing gown. She is on her mobile phone, a look of anguish on her face. She cradles her son. It came to this. It’s a pitiful scene. Even allowing for the assumption that all appropriate procedures were followed in the particular repossession/eviction case in question, it ought to make ruthless bankers pause in plush boardrooms. The photograph is a stark reminder of life for some in this great little country of ours. I don’t know the ins and outs of the eviction in Kells, but this can’t be right, can it?

Monday It’s a beautiful morning, a classic September day, almost taunting the

anti-climatic summer days just gone. Even the parking challenges in the vicinity of the schools in Roscommon town lose their tedious side today as we enjoy gentle sunshine. On most mornings we have up to fifteen minutes to spare between dropping off our older children and getting our five-year-old son into school. What to do in those 12-15 minutes? The temptation is to pop into the office and check emails, to make calls on the mobile, to form a ‘to do’ list in your head. Instead, this morning, we pop into the playground in Loughnaneane Park, in the shadow of the castle. Many more parents and children have done the same. It’s ten minutes of magic for the kids, and precious moments – moments in time – for all concerned. Yes, it’s a good choice made for this ten-minute package of life – time in the playground, chosen over being a prisoner to the hurly-burly of 21st century life. When I get to the office a few minutes later, the unopened emails are still there, and no one has been in touch to say the world ended because we stole a few minutes in lovely Loughnaneane Park.

All week Brussels – the world in fact – heaved a huge collective sigh of relief with the news that Dara Murphy had, like John Cleese in Clockwise, burst into the lobby of the fancy hotel in which he was staying and would, after all, be available to attend that meeting.

Wednesday All over Brussels and Ireland people stopped and paused like in that footage which accompanies ‘The Angelus’ on RTE as we, the people, digested the great news: Dara had made it to Brussels. Spare a thought for Dara this week and hail his patriotism. Dara is a Junior Minister in our Government. You all know the story by now. Dara had to get to Dublin Airport, from his home in Cork. His car broke down. There’s lots of talk now, now that the episode has become public knowledge, of Dara trying but failing to get a taxi; ultimately he called on the Gardai for assistance and a Garda drove the minister from Cork to Dublin Airport. We are assured that it was a “quiet night” for the Gardai in the area. Which begs the question: Do criminals in Cork phone their schedules into Gardai in advance? As for dashing Dara, his wriggling since this codology was highlighted has only made things worse. He has resorted to that obnoxious form of apology, the one where people say they are sorry if people feel offended. ‘I’m sorry if people think I’ve wasted Garda resources.’ So Dara, you’re not actually sorry for what at best was arrogant behaviour and at worst an abuse of office? I have absolutely no doubt that Dara Murphy only did what many other ministers have done in the past. Not all, but many of our otherwise decent Dail members become laughably arrogant, pompous and out of touch on securing a ministerial ap-

‘Why should it be anywhere else?’ With those wisely chosen words, Kevin McStay will have endeared himself further to the Roscommon GAA fraternity as he pledges loyalty to our cause and, with Fergal O’Donnell, takes on the challenging task of leading our senior football expedition. McStay is a gentleman and I have no doubt that he also has the toughness required for the type of management role he is taking on this week. Liam McHale –also part of the ‘dream team’ now taking over the Roscommon senior footballers – was very highly regarded when working with McStay at the helm of St. Brigid’s, who the Mayo duo famously led to All-Ireland Club glory. Fergal O’Donnell, set to take on a joint manager role with McStay, is basically revered in Roscommon. These men know better than most that there are no guarantees about how a project like this will go, and they know too how fickle the relationship can be between a GAA management team and their public. But it is fair to say Roscommon’s new management team will enjoy huge support from fans. They are respected and tested GAA figures who have their fingers on the pulse of Roscommon GAA. They will sign up to sleepless nights for the cause we all believe in. They will leave nothing on the pitch after each training session, each battle. We wish them well and hope and trust, as Paddy Joe the Barber reminds us, that the best is yet to come.

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NewsPeople money No reduction in …More for vergetrimming Property Tax < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

There will be no change to the Local Property Tax (LPT) rates in Co. Roscommon next year, local councillors have decided. At Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, politicians had the power to increase or decrease the rate by up to 15 per cent. However they decided, almost unanimously, that due to the local authority’s financial constraints, they could not afford to reduce it. That stance was recommended by Martin Lydon, the head of finance and planning, who said that it was the recommendation of the executive that there would be “no variation” to LPT next year. He said that a 15 per cent reduction would re-

sult in a shortfall of €584,276 to the council, but that such a decrease would save 55 per cent of housholds in the county only 26 cent per week. That’s because 55 per cent of households pay the lowest LPT rate of €90. The only councillors who did not support Mr Lydon’s stance were Cllr. Michael Mulligan, of Sinn Féin, and Cllr. Valerie Byrne, an Independent. They proposed reductions of 15 per cent and 5 per cent respectively. Neither of their proposals were seconded, however. A major row broke out between Cllr. Byrne and Cllr. Paschal Fitzmaurice, of Fianna Fáil, over the matter. After Cllr. Byrne proposed the reduction, but also complained of a lack of services in the county, Cllr. Fitzmaurice said: “From where? You can’t want more services on the one hand

and a cut in property tax on the other.” Cllr. Byrne responded: “You should be with the people.” Cllr. Fitzmaurice, visibly irate, said: “How dare you say that. I am always with the people. Withdraw that.” The Cathaoirleach of the council, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, attempted to restore order to the heated Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were exchange, ringing a bell and proceeding with Eileen McGreevy, Leah and Jamie Bailey and Catriona Brennan. Picture: Andrew Fox the meeting. It was ultimately agreed that although there would be no change to LPT next year, an additional €30,000 would be set aside for vergetrimming in each municipal district – Athlone, Boyle and Roscommon. Numerous councillors said that overgrown greenery was causing a major safety hazard throughout the county.

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The long-running debate over an apparent lack of verge-trimming in Co. Roscommon took a new twist this week when it was said that the problem was being worsened by landowners refusing to cut their own hedges. At Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, various councillors once again expressed safety concerns over the amount of overgrown greenery throughout the county. In order to address the situation, an additional €90,000 was allocated from the local authority’s 2016 budget towards verge-trimming. Yet Eugene Dwyer, a senior engineer, told the meeting part of the problem was due to farmers’ not maintaining their hedges, as they

are legally obliged to. “In Roscommon, nobody seems to be cutting hedges,” he said. “They are the responsibility of the landowners, not the local authority. “We are spending a lot of time and money cutting hedges as well as verges.” Mr Dwyer said that seven tractors were deployed to verge-trimming

at the moment, which amounted to considerable resources. “I could have 20 tractors at the moment and I wouldn’t get all of the verge-trimming done because of the time cutting hedges, which people should be doing themselves,” he said. “It’s very awkward when we go cutting verges that we have to press the hedges on both sides of

the roads first, which could take two or three runs, whereas you could cut the verge in one run and cover miles more road.” Mr Dwyer raised the prospect of issuing enforcement orders to those landowners who refused to comply with rules. However, Fine Gael councillor John Naughten said many residents were simply unaware that hedge maintenance was their responsibility. He said: “We need to work in conjunction with the IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) in relation to raising the farmers’ awareness, rather than enforcement orders being sent out.” However, Cllr. Naughten implied that such orders should be issued in cases where there was “a refusal to address the situation.”

Kerrane slams Coalition over ‘housing crisis’ Sinn Féin’s General Election candidate for RoscommonGalway, Claire Kerrane, has called on the Government to address its “deplorable failure” in dealing with the housing crisis. Ms Kerrane, from Tibohine, Castlerea, said: “It is a damning indictment of this Government’s failed policies on housing and homelessness that we have 278 empty local authority units in Roscommon and Galway, while thousands suffer on the housing lists. “According to newly released statistics, there are 113 units in Co. Roscommon and 165 in Co Galway that are vacant at present due to a lack of funding from the government to make them available. “We have had plenty of hype and press launches from the government on how they will address the situation, but the reality is that we are not seeing houses becoming available. “We are seeing people being forced out of homes as rents increase and mortgages are foreclosed on. This is totally unacceptable and Enda Kenny and his Government should hang their heads in shame. “There has been a concerted effort on the part of government to shift the blame for the housing crisis, and the responsibility for addressing it, onto local authorities. This is farcical. “The responsibility for the crisis lies squarely with central Government. “The responsibility lies with the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister Alan Kelly and it lies with government TDs and Senators from Roscommon and Galway, no matter how much they attempt to run from it.”

Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Oliver and Catherine Comer and Seán McHugh. Picture: Andrew Fox

McAleese Collection at King House to be launched Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said the McAleese Collection to be launched on Friday, October 16, at King House will prove to be a major visitor attraction for Boyle. “President Mary McAleese has donated more than 60 gifts to the State she received during her 14 years in office,” he said. “Many of those items were presented by Heads of State from around the world, including Barack Obama and Yasser Arafat. “To have some of these presentations now on permanent display at King House in Boyle will certainly prove to be a major attraction for visitors at home and abroad. “Undoubtedly, the collection will enhance the visitor experience at King House. “I’m delighted to have been able help to secure this McAleese collection for Boyle and I would like to sincerely thank staff at Roscommon County Council and at King House for their work in organising this wonderful showcase.”

‘Longford ambulances covering Roscommon emergencies’ Pictured at the Roscommon Races on Monday last were Jeff Craft, Geraldine and John Sherry. Picture: Andrew Fox

Gardaí chase joyriders in Frenchpark A chase on foot took place between gardaí and three juveniles in Frenchpark on Tuesday evening after an alleged joyriding incident. A Garda spokesperson said, at 6 pm, the youths’ car failed to stop for officers in

the Leitrim townland and fled the scene. However, the spokesperson said that gardaí later located the vehicle nearby and, after a footchase, arrested the youngsters. A file is being sent to the director of public prosecutions in relation

Ambulances are being forced to travel from Longford to cover emergency cases in Co. Roscommon, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said. Two such incidents occurred on Tuesday, September 22, he said. “An ambulance crew from Longford had to attend a call in Roscommon at approximately 4.30 pm,” said Deputy Fitzmaurice. “Later, at 6 pm, a second ambulance crew from Longford attended a call in the Castlerea area. This meant that once again Longford was left without ambulance cover for a number of hours.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said that such instances were occurring regularly and said that it was a “totally unacceptable situation.”

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Renua Ireland leader Lucinda Creighton will attend a public meeting in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, on Friday, October 2, at 8 pm. Anne Farrell, the party’s General Election candidate in Roscommon-Galway, said: “We intend to use this meeting as a no holds barred discussion about the needs of Roscommon-Galway. This will be a genuine listening exercise, where people can shape local and national policy.”Deputy Creighton founded Renua after she lost the Fine Gael whip due to voting against the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act. Ms Farrell said that Deputy Creighton, as a native of Claremorris, had a unique insight into the difficulties of the west of Ireland. Ms Farrell, a sister of Labour Senator John Kelly, said that Renua was beginning to build a “real national profile.” She said: “We intend to be watchdogs for the people and, in particular, for working people that have not got a break under the last two governments.” Deputy Creighton endorsed Ms Farrell’s credentials. “Anne Farrell is a new type of candidate that will bring a new form of politics to a constituency that has been neglected and beaten up by Dublin-centred governments for too long,” she said. “Anne is a real doer and real thinker.”

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Former minister of state Conor Lenihan has been nominated to contest the Fianna Fáil Selection Convention in Roscommon-Galway – and he remains interested in vying for a seat in the constituency. At the time of going to press, the party headquarters had not confirmed the list of nominations, even though the closing date was last Friday. However, according to local party sources, 12 people have been nominated, including six Co. Roscommon councillors – Rachel Doherty, Paschal Fitzmaurice, Eugene Murphy, Orla Leyden, Ivan Connaughton and John Keogh – as well as Cllr. Michael Connolly (Ballinasloe). It is also understood that Dr Keith Swanick, a Castlerea native, and Mr Lenihan have been nominated. The speculated list also includes Alan Kelly (Roscommon town), National Executive member Larry Brennan (Kilteevan/Roscommon) and Nora Fahy (the project coordinator of Roscommon Women’s Network). Several of those understood to be nominated are likely to withdraw from the race, with Cllr. Leyden confirming she would not contest the convention. However, Mr Lenihan remains interested. “Of course I accept the nomination,” he said. “I am very honoured that people would consider me worth nominating. I will probably be over in Ireland next week and I will have meetings with people in the constituency when I am over.” However he stopped short of confirming he would contest the convention. “We will wait and hear what people have to say to see whether I will go fully and formally before the convention,” he said.

Teams sought for Roscommon Sports Park winter league With €1,000 of prize money up for grabs, Roscommon Community Sports Park are looking for the best five-aside AstroTurf teams in the region to join their annual winter league, which will start in mid-October. Due to the phenomenal success of the inaugural competition, the committee have again secured great sponsorship this year from local businesses Norio’s and Dermot Hughes Car Sales. Teams are made up of five players and two subs. Games last for two 25-minute halves and are played on a Monday or Wednesday, depending on the draw. The facility is the only full-size 3G AstroTurf pitch in the area. Clubs, individuals, teams or schools can rent out the AstroTurf for five-a-side, or ten-a-side games or training sessions if needed, as the overall length is 75 metres long by 45 metres wide. Changing rooms, showers and car parking are all on hand, which all go to make to make it a great addition to sporting life in Roscommon area. To book the pitch or to enter the league, please call 0906626152

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Annual fundraiser in Athleague Athleague Apostolic Workers Group are holding their Annual Fundraiser on Saturday/Sunday, October 10/11, in Athleague Community Centre after Masses. A cake sale and tea/coffee will be held. Raffle will take place on Sunday morning. Again, the group wish to thank our loyal supporters who have donated prizes, especially Martin Conneally (hamper), Parklawn Tree Services (Cash Prize) and David Hynes (Cosmetic Hamper). They would also like to thank the community centre committee for making the centre available to them. All monies raised go directly to Elphin Diocesan Missionaries working abroad and no administration costs are incurred. Works carried out include: building of churches and schools, education of children and adults of poor families, feeding programmes for mothers and babies, medical care for HIV/AIDS patients, sacramental preparation and also preparation for priesthood and religious life. The group also contributes to the supply of sacred vessels and vestments for priests in poor countries. The group would like to thank those who loyally collect used postage stamps. If you would like more information on the work of apostolic groups, or if you would like to sponsor a chalice or a Mass kit in memory of a loved one or as a birthday gift, please contact Bridie at 090-6623455. Businesses: Reach your target market! 18,000 COPIES PRINTED WEEKLY

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NewsPeople newsbriefs Work to be carried out on Ballyforan bridge Construction is due to start shortly on Derrycahill Bridge, near Ballyforan, after Roscommon and Galway county councils agreed to co-fund the project. The bridge, which crosses the River Suck, has been closed for about two years, causing extreme inconvenience to residents. However, at Monday’s monthly meeting of Roscommon County Council, senior engineer Eugene Dwyer said that plans were at an advanced stage to carry out rehabilitation and improvements works on the bridge. He said that the cost of the works would be approximately €90,000, and that the project had gone out to tender. Construction work – involving the replacement of structural steel beams, bracing, decking and handrails – will commence in October or November. As the bridge spans counties Galway and Roscommon, it was agreed that the local authorities would share the cost. Roscommon County Council will act as ‘lead authority’ and pay €60,000, the remaining €30,000 to be borne by Galway County Council. Local councillors warmly welcomed the news. “I am delighted,” said Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, right, of Fianna Fáil. “I have been making many representations on this matter with other councillors, including (Galway) Cllr. Michael Connolly. “The bridge is a very important link between Roscommon and Galway. Many people use the bridge to go to work and for agricultural purposes.” Two Independent councillors, Laurence Fallon and Tony Ward, also expressed delight at news of the upgrading and reopening of the bridge.

Youth arrested over car break-in in Keadue A juvenile was arrested over a car break-in in Keadue last Sunday. Local gardaí said that, at 1.30 pm, the vehicle was broken into at a lakeside amenity in the Knockranny townland. They said that €200 worth of damage was caused to the car, while a laptop and an amount of cash were robbed. Following inquiries, gardaí arrested the young man and a file is being sent to the director of public prosecutions in relation to the matter.

€95,165 for community centres in Roscommon Fine Gael councillor Maura Hopkins has said that the €95,165 being provided for community centres in Co. Roscommon will be put to extremely good use. This is part of a €3.2 million funding announcement by the Department of Social Protection to support the operation of community centres and facilities for 91 notfor-profit companies nationally. “I am delighted to see funding being provided for community centres in Roscommon,” said Cllr. Hopkins. “Elphin Community Centre is to receive €38,066, whilst the Roscommon Retail Therapy Society is getting €57,099.” Cllr. Hopkins said that community centres are at the heart of our community and offer a range of family and community supports. She added: “They could not operate without the financial support from the Government’s Community Services Programme. This funding enables centres to open and supports quality services to everyone in the area.”

FRANKLY SPEAKING Frank Brandon’s unique take on life ...

A walk on the wild side Sometimes out of bad comes good, and so last week, as a reward from my children for not checking out the week before, when (in case you didn’t read last week’s piece) I discovered that a load of my fuel lines were blocked, myself and Carol found ourselves heading off to County Mayo, where we were booked for a two-night stay in the wonderful Hotel Newport, in the village of the same name. Now for years I have talked about Mayo, and the amazing scenery that is to be found along the west coast, but not since my days on the travelling bank that used to service such scenic spots as Geesala, Ballycastle and Rossport have I been back to the wild west, and I have to confess that I headed off last Monday morning with a fair bit of excitement and anticipation (and five stents) in my heart. And the great thing as I reminisce now that I’m back at work on this absolutely beautiful Monday morning is that it more than lived up to our expectations! On our way we stopped off in Balla for a round of golf in a wonderfully scenic Par 3 Golf course, that was literally carved out of a forest and while yet again the golf wasn’t exactly brilliant, the scenery more than made up for it. I’m now beginning to think that I should just walk around the golf courses and not bother to bring the clubs at all – I need to keep up the walking, but for some reason I can’t seem to improve at the game itself at all. Anyway on to the Hotel Newport and no matter what way you look at it, you would have to give it ten out of ten. The accommodation was top class, all the rooms newly done up and re-decorated, the food (and the Guinness) couldn’t have been bettered, but for us, it was the staff that made it so special, and that the hotel is owned by a Kilteevan man, Peter Kilmartin, who lives in England, but whose family still reside in Kilteevan. He bought the then closed hotel a couple of years ago, and it re-opened about 18 months ago, and from what we could see business is absolutely booming. As I said all the staff were brilliant, but in particular, Michelle Murphy, the General Manager, and Caroline in the bar made us feel so welcome, and (I hope the children read this) this time, by hook or by crook, I will be back. I said earlier in this piece that I haven’t been down that part of Mayo for many, many years, but that’s not exactly true, because in 1989 we took a house in Achill Island for a week and I can remember it so well because Mayo were in the All-Ireland Final, and the county was just a sea of green and red. One of the highlights of that week (Mayo didn’t win the All-Ireland) was Carol winning a Mothers race in the sports on Dugort Beach, and so I took her back to the scene of her triumph. The beach is still there but The Strand Hotel where she got her winner’s trophy was closed! I don’t know if it was just because the season was over or not, as the building itself was fairly well maintained, but we had to make do with a stroll on the beach – Carol declared herself injured and refused to do a re-run of her 100 metres dash. We visited Keel which has another fabulous beach, although there too, it was hard to

Pictured at the Ballyforan Fair & Festival were John Brady, Tony Brady, Damien Leonard, Adrian and Daithí Keegan. Picture: Andrew Fox

find any open hotels, which surprised me as I definitely remembered a few of them back in ’89. Still, the weather was so lovely there was a good crowd walking on the beach while the surf boards seemed to be in constant demand. Back then to Mulranny, although it too has fallen victim to what I call the changing name syndrome, and is now known as Mallaraney. It is also blessed with a marvellous beach at Murevagh, and with the mountains all around, it, truly is a spectacular place to visit. As for the Hotel Newport, if you ever get the chance go to it, tell Michelle I sent you, and I guarantee you will have the time of your life. Brannan’s pub was also very welcoming, and of course Newport is the home of Kelly’s Pudding which in my opinion is the undoubted prince of the white pudding, unrivalled anywhere in the country, unless by Michael Waldron’s in Brideswell. As it happens we will soon know for certain who has the best white and black pudding in Ireland as we are holding the first ever pudding competition (in the twenty-six counties – Enniskillen held one in the Six counties) during the upcoming Harvest Festival when puddings from several different manufacturers will be eaten and voted on. All the details will be revealed over the next week or two, but if you like your pudding make sure you’re in Creggs for the October Bank Holiday Weekend.

A few musings Changing subjects entirely, and normally I don’t ‘do’ birthdays, but last Saturday night, in Terry Leyden’s I met Gerry Cunningham,

whose son Michael was celebrating his 21st while I’m told that Seamus Ward’s mother Mary was a sprightly 88 also during the week. Congratulations to both, and many happy returns. Also on Saturday night, I was privileged to see the remarkable victory for Wales over England in the Rugby World Cup and even though I had tipped the English to win the tournament, I have to confess that I hugely enjoyed the Welsh win. Our lads are going along nicely as well, and the tournament as a whole is very entertaining and exciting. I’ll discuss it later on when the important stuff really begins.

And ﬁnally… Finally for this week we have been out and about for a couple of nights with the tickets for the Big Dance which is taking place in Dowd’s, Glinsk on Saturday, 10th October with music by Frank Nelson and his band. I was given out to last week by a reader who told me I didn’t say anything about the charities involved, so to make sure that I’m not in trouble this week…we divide all the proceeds between the Lourdes Invalid Fund and Cancer Care West. Both of these organisations do enormous work to help our sick and ailing people and they can do with all the support they get. All I can ask if for your continued support, and please give whatever you can! I look forward to seeing you at the doorstep, and if I don’t make it to your door, please God I’ll see you all in Dowd’s. Thanks again! ‘Till next week, Bye for now

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‘Simon’s not bad… and Cheryl said I’m her favourite!’

Athlone’s Joe faces X Factor Chair Challenge this weekend < DAN DOONER

Athlone native Joseph McCaul will take on the Six Chair Challenge on this weekend’s X Factor after he impressed the judges with a stirring rendition of Same Love by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Joseph was in fine form when he spoke to the Roscommon People earlier this week. “I’m just in from college, feet up enjoying mammy’s stew!” he quipped. He went on to admit that this was going to be his last tilt at X Factor fame; “It’s been amazing but it’s the last time I’ll put myself through it, it’s mentally draining.” The 27-year-old singer, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis earlier this year, had previously auditioned for the show in 2012. He also represented Ireland in the 2005 Eurovision with his sister Donna, who is pursuing a singing career in the US. Despite Joseph’s tough year, he was adamant that he would continue to do his talking on the stage. “Save the sob stories for your book!” he joked, before adding “I want to be seen as a bubbly, vibrant Irish chap.” During the Six Chair Challenge stage of the competition, the judges know which group they will be mentoring and will therefore decide who gets a chair for their particular category. However having a chair does not mean a contestant will remain in the

competition as the judges can decide to swap one hopeful for another. The jury still appears to be out on McCaul, as new judge Nick Grimshaw questioned the Irish singer’s wider appeal. “Yeah but I don’t know if anyone is going to say ‘yeah I’m a massive Joseph McCaul fan!’” Simon Cowell, Joseph’s mentor in the over 25s category, seemed to enjoy the Irishman’s latest performance but also had similar reservations. “Whether you like him or not, he can sing” Cowell said, before adding “Is there any way, like that movie The Fly, you can put that voice into another contestant?” The man who has faced much bigger battles already this year will remain unperturbed however as he sets his sights higher. “People don’t expect what I have to offer. Ginger hair, freckles and glasses. Kind of like an uglier Ed Sheeran! But I have what I have been given, so I am going to use it. I want that bigger stage. I want Wembley, but my own show,” he said. He then went on to defend Cowell’s comments. “Simon’s not that bad actually, it looks worse on TV! Cheryl (Fernandez Versini) actually said I was her favourite and the reaction from people has been incredible!” This weekend Joseph McCaul’s fans will be hoping the singer can produce the performance of his life and turn the X Factor judges into believers too.

Joseph McCaul will take on the Six Chair Challenge on this weekend’s X Factor

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Function for Sacred Heart Hospital Comfort Fund on Friday night The Heebie Jeebie’s band will play in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, on this Friday night, October 2, in aid of the Sacred Heart Hospital Comfort Fund. Dancing will take place from 10 pm to 1 am. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the committee at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon town, or at the door on the night. They are priced at €10. A raffle will also be held on the night.

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characters that have a plan to capture a beautiful bird perched high in a tree! This enchanting tale is filled with music, puppetry and lots more and is perfect for families. Another unmissable family event is Paper Bubbles at 5 pm on Wednesday 28th October for ages 3–10. It’s a dynamic and magical performance combining dance, music and lots of bubbles!! There are plenty of workshops taking place throughout the month to keep your little ones busy including a Lantern Making Workshop on Saturday 10th October with Tom Meskell who is renowned for his creations with the Galway Macnas parades. Following that, Anna Spearman will be on hand on Tuesday 27th October with a workshop

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Entertainment at JJ’s in Roscommon Mike Banahan will star in the Folk Club in JJ Harlow’s, The Square, Roscommon town, tonight (Thursday) from 9 pm to 11 pm. Roscommon native and founding member of traditional/folk group ‘Rig the Jig’, Michael has been involved in the music business for many years and has released in total nine critically ac-

claimed albums. On Friday, October 2, the Open Mic Night will take place. All are welcome. Sign up to participate from 9 pm. On Saturday, October 3, from 6 pm in the Middle Bar, Felix Sonnyboy will play, while on Sunday, October 4, Ciaran Conor and Gary (CCG) will play in the Middle Bar from 6 pm.

Lollipops Children’s Festival underway at Arts Centre Roscommon Arts Centre’s annual Lollipops Children’s Festival kicks off this Saturday and runs right throughout October. It’s a jam-packed programme of events for ages 2–12 with everything from arts and craft, theatre, workshops, music, film and visual art. The arts centre welcomes families, primary schools, crèches and pre-schools to join in the fun this month with a selection of weekend and evening shows for families and lots of morning and afternoon events taking place for school groups and crèches. Some of the highlights for children include SHH! We Have A Plan on Wednesday 21st October which is a family show taking place at 5 pm for ages 4–8. It tells the story of some madcap

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to help make those very important Halloween Masks! The Art School exhibition runs from the 16th in the arts centre gallery. This is a collaboration between artists Rhona Byrne, Vanessa Donoso Lopez, Nollaig Molly and Breda Coyne and the pupils of Gaelscoil de hIde and Scoil Mhuire to create an installation which will transform the gallery. The fun begins this Saturday where there will be face-painting, arts and crafts and lots more taking place in the arts centre foyer from 1 pm onwards. For more information check out www.roscommonartscentre.ie, call in to the arts centre to pick up a copy of the Lollipops Events brochure or contact the box office on 09066 25824.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Lily Clarke and Vanda Fryday.

Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Steve Gregory, Caroline Dooley, Chris Gregory, Brian Gregory, Martha Gregory and Orla Dooley.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Mags, Amy, Ceelan and Eamon Gallagher.

Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Michael Egan, Jude Lohan and Jack Donnelly.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Caroline and Orla Dooley.

Pictured at the Roscommon Arts Centre were Roisín Kearns, Amy Collins, Laura Feeney, Katie Thomas and Jason Collins.

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Michelle Jury, Aodhan Quigley, Sinead McDermott, Brian Larkin.

Sinead McDermott, Brian Larkin, Jamie Connaughton, Robbie Connaughton and Laura Timoney.

Out & About

Engagement party for Sinead McDermott & Brian Larkin in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon

Kieran Sherlock, Helena Sherlock, Bill Sherlock and Ashling Conaty.

Photographs: Chris O’Gara

Laura Timoney, Robbie Connaughton and Jamie Connaughton.

Emma Shalley, Amy Dowd, Sinead McDermott.

Maureen Larkin, Ultan Carr and Aoife Larkin.

Bernard Keane, Mags Keane, Brian Larkin.

Catherine McDermott, Christine McDermott, Sinead McDermott and Catriona O’Rourke.

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Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Paul Cummins, Kathleen Kiernan and Joan Beattie. Picture: Andrew Fox Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Mary and Eugene Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Winner’s alright! The curtain came down on a successful racing season at Lenabane on Monday when beautiful weather conditions prevailed. It has been a good season for Roscommon Races, with hugely positive feedback about the course and facilities from within the industry and with local punters and visitors too enjoying the various meetings. Congratulations to Racecourse Manager Micheal Finneran and the Races Committee on another superbly organised series of meetings. Meanwhile the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town remains the popular venue for Roscommon’s famous Race Dances. Last Monday night it was the great Jimmy Buckley and his band who entertained patrons. We sent Andrew Fox along, not to display his dancing moves, but to photograph some of the revellers present on the night… – PH

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Kathleen Hynes and Jim Glancy. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Liam Coffey and Charmaine Simpson. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Fred Dolan and Zarah Hickey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Rosaleen Casey and Aidan Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured in the Abbey Hotel on Monday night last were Adrian Cummins, Siobhan Harrington and Marie Hannon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Conlon’s Chemist opens in Athleague

Louis Conlon pictured outside Conlon’s Chemist which recently opened in Athleague.

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Louis and Maree Conlon open new pharmacy in Athleague village Prior to its opening, there was no pharmacy between Roscommon town and Ballygar, a distance of 19 km. Conlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chemist will help to bridge that gap and serve a number of outlying areas, such as Fuerty, Rahara, Castlecoote and Donamon. Conlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opened in early September, and is open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday and from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturdays. An after-hours service is also available in emergency cases.

A wide variety of services and products are on offer. Prescriptions can either be made in the store or delivered to the customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home or businesses. As the winter sets in, flu vaccinations are sure to be in great demand, and Louis will be more than happy to provide this service to people of all ages. You can also have your blood pressure and blood sugars checked in-store, along with your body mass index (BMI). Ladies will be delighted to learn that the chemist stocks various top-range perfumes, such as Elizabeth Arden and Chanel.

Another service will be added next month, when a treatment room, located on the premises, opens it doors. A physical therapist and chiropodist will run clinics, with sessions available by appointment. Being located on the main road from Roscommon town to Galway means that Athleague has a lot of passing traffic. This will add to the success on Conlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and ensure that, like many other businesses in the area, it thrives. For more information on any of the services on offer, contact Conlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on 090-6663867.

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A new pharmacy, called Conlonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chemist, has just opened in the village of Athleague. Run by Louis Conlon and his wife, Maree, it is the latest addition to the small but thriving village, just five miles from Roscommon town. < EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY

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Conlon’s Chemist at Athleague represents a new venture for Louis Conlon and his wife, Maree, who live in Kiltoom, south Roscommon.

Louis is originally from Ballinagard, Roscommon town, however he went to school in Ballygar and as such as knows the Athleague area well. Maree, meanwhile, is a native of Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. They have two children: Clodagh (4) and Senan (2). Louis will run the chemist’s on a full-time basis, while Maree will work there part-time; she also works as an occupational therapist

in Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Both Louis and Maree are extremely well qualified. Initially, Louis was a toxicologist, conducting research in a laboratory in Ballina. Then he opted for a career change and went to study pharmacy at Liverpool John Moores University, from where he graduated five years ago. After qualifying as a pharmacist,

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he worked in Liverpool, where Maree was a senior occupational therapist in Aintree Hospital. “We came back to Ireland about three years ago,” said Louis. “I had been working in different pharmacies around about, mainly between Mullingar and Athlone. Then, I decided to take the leap and open my own place. “The community response has been fantasic.”

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‘Prescriptions can be made to order’ Conlon’s Chemist caters for GP prescriptions, with Louis adding that “prescriptions which are not commercially available can be made-to-or-

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from Roscommon and within close proximity to Ballygar, is now blooming once again. A number of new businesses have opened in Athleague in the past two or three years and the village now boasts excellent facilities and amenities – to be enjoyed by locals, passing motorists and visitors wishing to stay in an area which is rich in history and heritage.

Conlon’s Chemist opened in Athleague recently and the venture headed by Louis and Maree is a business move which has been widely hailed. The arrival of Conlon’s Chemist is a positive step in its own right and also a clear vote of confidence in the resurgence of Athleague and in the local economy. A few years ago

This weekend the local football team – Fuerty – are in the County Intermediate Football Final, so the Athleague/Fuerty area is very much on the crest of a wave!

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Delivery service available at Conlon’s A delivery service is available at Conlon’s Chemist in Athleague, which is sure to prove popular for those who, for whatever reason, are unable to make their way to the new facility. For details on the delivery service available, call 090-6663867. An out-of-hours service is also available in emergency cases. The store itself is open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday. It is also possible to have your blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) checked by Louis and his trained staff.

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An ‘Introduction to Trialogue’ meeting will be held in The Melting Pot Cafe, Castle Court, Roscommon town, on Tuesday, October 6, at 7 pm. Entry is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Caroline on 087-1303738. The Mental Health Trialogue Network is a community development project, aiming to increase community participation in fostering positive mental health, developing an enhanced understanding of mental health and mental health problems from the diverse perspectives within communities.

Rooskey Hospice Charity Cycle The Rooskey branch of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice palliative care service will hold their second annual Charity Cycle event on Saturday, 10th October. The event will feature 100 kilometre, 50 kilometre and 20 kilometre routes which will suit all levels. Registration will take place in Rooskey Community Centre from 7.30 am with the 100 km event commencing at 9 am, the 50 km at 9.30 am and the 20 km taking off at 10 am. All U-12s wishing to take part must be accompanied by a parent. Cyclists will be glad to hear that refreshments will be available both before and after events. All volunteers are of course welcome and encouraged to attend and help out on the day. For further information contact Teresa on 087-6575272 or check out: Facebook/mayoroscommon hospice/ rooskeycycle.

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Countdown to a fabulous Féile Strokestown 2015! Preparations are continuing for what promises to be a fabulous Féile Strokestown 2015, being held from Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th next. This will be the 14th annual such celebration of Traditional Irish music, song and dance in Strokestown. The weekend line-up includes concerts, ceilis, workshops and impromptu sessions. Over the past number of years the organisers have hosted the cream of our traditional musicians and have had many memorable weekends in the process! This year will be no exception as the weekend starts with a special celebration of the contribution made by the late Pauline Hanly to the traditional arts. The committee of Féile Strokestown invite you

all to celebrate Pauline’s great contribution in The Percy French Hotel on Friday, October 9th at 8 pm. This will be a night of singing, music and dancing by some of Pauline’s great musical friends and family. MC will be Roisín White. There are many other weekend highlights. The festivities will formally kick off at 7.30 pm on the Friday evening with the official opening, which will feature music by young musicians from Roscommon, Longford and Westmeath. On Saturday, 10th of October we will be showcasing the great Roscommon Flute-playing style. We have a Masterclass from 11 am-1 pm which will be given by Patsy Hanly, John Carlos and Tommy Guihen. On Saturday afternoon from 2 pm-4 pm Roscommon’s John

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McGlynn. This will take place in The Percy French Hotel, starting at 8 pm. What an honour it is to have Matt, a County Roscommon naive and member of The Chieftains, appearing with fellow Chieftain Seán Keane and Arty McGlynn, a much sought after accompanist. We will be celebrating the songs and stories of Percy French on Sunday, October 11th in the Percy French Hotel at 2 pm. This will be delivered by Strokestown native Sean Beirne along with Dick Hogan, originally from

Tipperary and now living in Dublin. Also on Sunday, 11th of October (4 pm) there will be a Céilí Mór with the Tulla Céilí Band at 4 pm in Percy French Hotel. ‘The Tull’ never fail to hypnotise and excite dancers with their melodic, rhythmical music. Meanwhile there will be sessions in pubs daily and nightly over the course of what promises to be a very special weekend. There will be an outreach programme to our local schools in the week prior to our Féile. This will consist of a hands-on musical instrument workshop given by local musicians in various instruments. To find out more, see www.feilestrokestown. com and/or email feilestrokestown@gmail. com and/or call Mairead on 086-8546433 or Anne on 086-3750298.

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Celebration of life and times of Pauline Féile Strokestown 2015 will kick off with a special celebration of the contribution made by the late Pauline Hanly to the traditional arts. Pauline (nee Sweeney) taught at her home and in many schools all over Co. Roscommon. Many of her pupils were All-Ireland

winners in traditional singing at Fleadh Cheoil Na h-Éireann. Pauline, who was a native of Donegal, came from a family immersed in music, singing and dancing. She was Senior All-Ireland Champion in singing in 1976, 1977, and 1978. She toured America, Canada, Scotland, England and

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The committee of Féile Strokestown have lined up a celebration of the songs and stories of Percy French on Sunday, October 11th in the Percy French Hotel at 2 pm. This will be delivered by Strokestown native Sean Beirne along with Dick Hogan, originally from Tipperary and now living in Dublin. Dick, who is a well-known singer, has studied the songs of Percy French and will delight his audience with songs that they may never have heard before. Don’t miss this free event.

Flute-playing masterclass On Saturday 10th of October we will be showcasing the great Roscommon Flute-playing style. We have a Masterclass from 11 am-1 pm which will be given by Patsy Hanly, John Carlos and Tommy Guihen, who are three great well-known exponents of the Roscommon style. This masterclass is open to musicians and non-musicians alike and would be of great benefit to young aspiring music students. There will be open discussion involved. On Saturday afternoon from 2 pm-4 pm Roscommon’s John Wynne will give a presentation on Roscommon Flute-playing. There are other classes in flute maintenance, blowing techniques, etc. as well as an Adult beginner class in tin whistle.

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The Tulla Céilí Band on stage on Sunday Don’t miss the big Céilí Mór with The Tulla Céilí Band at 4 pm in the Percy French Hotel on Sunday, 11th of October. ‘The Tull’ never fail to hypnotise and excite dancers with their melodic, rhythmical music. Their sessions are always very entertaining and invariably memorable. A great afternoon for dancers and listeners alike is in store. Don’t miss it!

Wales in 1979 & 1980. She was the 2004 recipient of the Annie McNulty Award for her contribution to Traditional Singing. Pauline performed on radio and television on many occasions. The committee of Féile Strokestown invite you all to celebrate Pauline’s great

contribution in The Percy French Hotel on Friday, October 9th at 8 pm. This will be a night of singing, music and dancing by some of Pauline’s great musical friends and family. Do come and help us to celebrate the musical life of this great woman, Pauline Hanly.

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One of the many happy memories I have of living in Strokestown for a few years back in the late 1980s is of the town’s great bond with the world of Irish traditional music. In those days, as now, it was obvious that Strokestown was an ideal place in which to host a major Fleadh; there was a great musical heritage associated with the area, there was a passion for traditional music, song and dance, and there was the happy, pragmatic reality that, with its many pubs, its wide streets, its ‘Big House’ (Strokestown Park House) and an appreciative local audience ‘on tap,’ this was a perfect location for such gatherings. There aren’t nearly as many pubs in Strokestown now as there was in the past, but Strokestown remains an ideal location in which to host a Fleadh or, in the case of the upcoming festivities in October, the annual Féile Strokestown (now, in its 14th year). It is not by chance that the arts have flourished in Strokestown over the decades, even against the wretched recessionary tides. The annual Poetry Festival has brought Strokestown’s charms to a wider audience; the town is usually on the short-list when Fleadh venues are being considered; Strokestown House has been proactive in hosting cultural events, both big and of the more intimate nature; and the annual Féile is very clearly marked on the ‘artistic map.’ Chatting to some committee members in the past few days I got a real sense of the workload involved in organising

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Féile 2015 – but I also got a sense of the great excitement there is about this year’s programme. A real highlight will be the fabulous concert being held on Saturday night, October 10th, and featuring two Chieftains no less – indeed a line-up of Matt Malloy, Seán Keane and Arty McGlynn. It takes place in the Percy French Hotel. It’s also apt that a tribute to Pauline Hanly is being held and that is sure to attract a packed house. Throughout the weekend in question (October 9th-11th) there will be

workshops, sessions and ceilis. These are tough times for the towns and villages of County Roscommon and events such as Féile Strokestown not only serve to celebrate our great traditions but also to boost business, lift morale and draw attention to local amenities and attractions and everything we have to offer. I have no doubt that Strokestown will live up its own tradition of welcoming visitors and celebrating traditional music, song and dance in style when Féile Strokestown kicks off in just over a week’s time!

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French Hotel at 8 pm. This will be a very special night. What an honour it is to have Matt, a County

Roscommon naive and member of The Chieftains, appearing with fellow Chieftain Seán Keane and Arty McGlynn, a much sought after accompanist. Matt was born in Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon. He began playing the flute at age 8 and by the age of 18, he had won the All-Ireland Flute Championship and had a string of successes in National Fleadh Cheoil and Oireachtas. He moved to Dublin in the mid 1960’s where he started playing in the music scene and became acquainted with Paddy Moloney. He was invited to join The Chieftains in 1979. During the burgeoning folk scene of the 1970’s, Matt was a founding member of the famous folk group, The Bothy Band. After the Bothy Band, Matt appeared briefly with the reformed group, Planxty. Matt has released several highly acclaimed solo albums and has worked with other accomplished musicians. He has

teamed up with Paul Brady, Tommy Peoples, Micheál Ó Súilleabháin, Dónal Lunny and the Irish Chamber Orchestra among other artists. In addition to playing, Matt owns a pub in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland called Matt Molloy’s, where he has recorded a live session album. Sean Keane is a popular and established performer and is a member of the

well-known musical family from Tuam in County Galway. He is an acclaimed sean-nós singer. Tickets for this very special concert are available from committee members on 086-8546433, 0863793094, 086-3496935 or from Denniston’s in Longford, Hanly’s, Ballymahon or The Percy French Hotel, Strokestown.

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Parish Mission to cover seven Church areas in Galway A Parish Mission covering seven Church areas – Williamstown, Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin, Clonberne, Dunmore, Kiltevna and Garrafrauns – will run from Sunday, October 4, to Sunday, October 11. There will be five services daily: Mass at 7 am to accommodate those travelling to work; Mass at 10 am: and the Mission Service at 8 pm for everyone and including families who want to attend together. There will be a night in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches which will involve our young people. On Saturday in Dunmore at 11am and Kilkerrin at 12 noon there will be Mass with Anointing of the Sick. The Mission team also hope to visit the housebound and schools . The Mission will be conducted by three Redemptorist priests – Denis Luddy, John Doherty and

Laurence Gallagher – and lay person Ms Sarah Kenwright. The full programme of events is as follows. On Sunday, October 4, Masses will be helds in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches at 8 pm. On Monday, October 5, Masses will be held in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches at 7 am; in Kilkerrin Church at 10 am; and in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches at 8 pm. On Tuesday, October 6, Masses will be held Kilkerrin and Garrafrauns churches at 7 am; in Williamstown Church at 10 am; and in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches at 8 pm. On Wednesday, October 7, Masses will be held in Kiltevna Church at 7 am; in Glenamaddy and Dunmore churches at 10 am; and in Williamstown and

Clonberne churches at 8 pm. On Thursday, October 8, Masses will be held in Clonberne and Williamstown churches at 7 am; in Garrafrauns Church at 10

am; and in Williamstown and Clonberne churches at 8 pm. On Friday, October 9, Masses will be held in Glenamaddy Church at 7 am; in Kiltevna and Kil-

kerrin churches at 10 am; and in Williamstown and Clonberne churches at 8 pm. On Saturday, October 10, Mass will anointing of the Sick will be held in Dun-

more at 11 am; at noon, the same will take place in Kilkerrin; at 7 pm, Mass will take place in Williamstown; at 7.30 pm, Mass will be held in Kiltevna; at 8 pm, Mass will be held at

Clonberne. On Sunday, October 11, Masses will be held in Garrafrauns at 10 am; in Kilkerrin at 11 am; at 2.30 pm in Glenamaddy; and in Dunmore at 2.30 pm.

Students from Glenamaddy Community School preparing for the involvement of young people in the upcoming Mission in the parishes of Williamstown, Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin, Clonberne, Dunmore, Kiltevna and Garrafrauns. They are pictured with Breda Keaveney (Cluster secretary), Aoife de Burca (Glenamaddy Community School teacher), Fr Denis Luddy (Redemptorist), Niamh O’Flanagan (chaplin of Glenamaddy Community School) and Fr Paddy Mooney (parish priest of Glenamaddy and Williamstown).

County Roscommon Social Inclusion Week 2015 events Aoibhe, Rachel and Sarah, of McDermott Ballet School.

Success for McDermott Ballet School students Six students from the McDermott School of Ballet, which has a branch in Roscommon, successfully auditioned for places in three of Ireland’s most prestigious youth dance companies. The students competed for their places with dancers from all over Ireland and were chosen to train with guest teachers and choreographers. The students will spend their winter rehearsing for performances in 2016. Their teachers, Ruth and Trisha McDermott, are extremely proud of the girls and are looking forward to seeing what they achieve of over the next year. Students Aoibhe Curley and Sarah Connolly, who

have been accepted into Dublin Youth Dance Company, will be performing at the Irish Youth Dance Festival. Rachel Phelan is going to Irish National Youth Ballet, where she will be performing in their De-

cember production of the Nutcracker. Isobel Holmes, Aoibhe Tiernan and Eimear Collier have been accepted into Youth Ballet West and will be dancing in their production Coppelia in the spring of 2016.

Eimear, Isobel and Aoibhe, of McDermott Ballet School.

Roscommon Social Inclusion Week 2015 runs from Friday, October 2, to Friday, October 16. Roscommon County Council invites you to participate in Roscommon Social Inclusion Week 2015. Castlerea Brass & Reed Band kicks off the week on Friday, October 2, with an Open Night in Hester’s Golden Eagle Lounge, Main Street, Castlerea. On Monday, October 5, Roscommon Sports Partnership is running Rhythm and Roll for All in the Quad Centre, Roscommon. On Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7, there are Weaving & Tapestry Workshops for children and teenagers with well-known artist, Frances Crowe in the County Library. Also on Wednesday, October 7, the national school in Ballinameen has organised a Junk Drumming Workshop, which is a training drumming workshop for national school children. Thursday, October 8: Why not come along to BAKE! in Roscommon Arts Centre. It’s Prince Fredrick’s ninth birthday, but who will bake the Royal Cake? BAKE invites you into the action, but be warned, things could get messy! Also on October 8, the transition year students in Strokestown and the Brothers of Charity have organised a table quiz which will take place in the Percy French Hotel. All proceeds of the quiz will go to the Simon Community. On Thursday, October 9, there is

‘Celebrating our Ages’, organised by Castlerea Community School. This is an opportunity for older people to visit the school and meet the students. Come along to the Seniors Nostalgic Evening on Monday, October 12, and enjoy an evening of story telling and showing old video recordings in the Old School House, Ballintubber at 8 pm. There is a Lantern Making Workshop in Roscommon Arts Centre on Saturday, October 10, suitable for ages 10-plus. Please note there is a fee for this event. Contact Roscommon Arts Centre for more information. Also in Roscommon Arts Centre on Monday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 13, there is a handson for fun music workshop. A Rhythmical Drumming Workshop takes place on Tuesday, October 13, in the Town Hall, Frenchpark from 11 am to noon. Wednesday, October 14, is the day for Open Information Days. The following groups and organisations are holding open information days and are inviting you to come along and see the service they provide: Roscommon Disability Support Group, Derrane; Roscommon Safe Link Ltd., Elphin Street, Boyle; and St. Asicus Day Care Centre, Keadue. Also on Wednesday, October 14, Lean Ar Aghaidh and Reiltini Preschool Roxboro have organised a ‘Singing together with Lámh’ event, aimed at preschool children

with additional needs. Also on Wednesday, October 14, there is a Health Information and Screening Morning for members of the Traveller Community in Primary Healthcare Programme Office, Roscommon Leader Partnership. Dysart Rural Men’s Group has organised an Open Evening including a display of Traditional Crafts for Thursday, October 15, at 8 pm in Dysart Community Centre. ‘Don’t let your child miss out on Education – Everyday Counts’ – this is an Information Day providing information and advice to parents or other interested parties about the role of the Education Welfare Service. This event is on Friday, October 16, from 10 am to 4 pm in Government Buildings, Convent Road, Roscommon. Throughout the month of October, FAI officer Adrian Carberry is running the ‘FARE’ Workshop (Football against Racism in Europe) in schools around the County. If you would like this workshop in your school please contact Adrian at 086-0455957. The majority of these events are free. For further information on any of the above events, please contact Anita Kenny, Social Inclusion Officer, Community and Enterprise Section, Roscommon County Council at (090) 66 37359 or email akenny@roscommoncoco.ie or log onto www.roscommoncoco.ie for full programme of events.

Roscommon People Friday 02 October 2015

Living&Lifestyle

Praise for local committees

Castlecoote top Roscommon entry in Tidy Towns < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Castlecoote emerged as the top entrant in Co. Roscommon at the National Tidy Towns Awards ceremony in The Helix, Dublin, on Monday. While Letterkenny was crowned the overall winner, a number of areas in Co. Roscommon impressed the judges and won awards. Castlecoote won the overall county award and a gold medal in category A, with 320 points. The judges were very impressed by the presentation of a number of amenities at the village, including Castlecoote House, the Church, the community centre and PJ’s bar, along with the landscaping. Castlecoote pipped its erstwhile rival Kea-

due, which scored just one point less, 319, but nevertheless also won a gold medal in category A. The judges were very impressed by the newly-refurbished stained-glass window in Keadue Church, while they said that the newly-completed Keadue Discovery Trail was “another excellent amenity for the area.” Cloontuskert was third in the county, with 307 points, and were “commended” in category A. The judges praised the “beautifully maintained” graveyard and said that the old school was “well presented.” Ballintubber were next up, with 306 points, and they were presented with €1,000 and a Best Small Town award. “There is a great display of colour at every turn of the head in Ballintubber,” the judges

said. “The lupins on the island on the Roscommon road really caught the eye. The park/ amenity area is immaculate.” While all of the aforementioned Roscommon towns were entered in category A – for villages with a population of less than 200 people – the county town featured in category E, for towns between 5,001 and 10,000. And, Roscommon town fared very well, picking up a silver medal with 304 points. The judges said that The Square was the main focus of the town. “It was looking well on adjudication day, with the post office, Bank of Ireland and Gleeson’s Restaurant particularly standing out,” they said. Meanwhile, Mote Park won a heritage award and €1,000.

Keadue wins 6th Gold Medal

Eileen Kenny Feeley and Evan Feeley with Environment Minister Alan Kelly after Ballintubber, their home town, won a ‘Best Small Town’ prize at the National Tidy Towns Awards in The Helix, Dublin, on Monday.

The village of Keadue has secured a Tidy Towns Gold Medal for the sixth time, the last of which was achieved in 2004. The village was up 6 marks from last year and only 4 marks behind the overall winner, Letterkenny, in this year’s competition. Members of Keadue Tidy Towns expressed their delight with the result of achieving a Gold Medal once again. Keadue’s success is all the more pleasing considering that major works on the laying of new water mains which resulted in damage to the street surface and grass verges was in progress when the adjudication took place. The inspiration for Keadue Tidy Towns came about as a result of an incident in 1976, when Bord Failte held a seminar for local organisations in Carrick-on-Shannon. During the seminar, various towns and villages were shown a film, which highlighted the positive and negative features of each place with Keadue village being portrayed negatively. This inspired the local people as they set about improving their village, resulting in numerous awards over the last four decades.

Heritage Award for ‘Mote Park, a Time and a Place’ A documentary created by a Roscommon-based production company has been awarded the National Heritage Award at the 2015 Tidy Towns Competition. The feature-length film entitled ‘Mote Park, a Time and a Place’ was the brainchild of Mimar Media and funding for the production was sourced from local businesses and through crowdfunding on the ‘fundit.ie’ website. The project was researched in collaboration with and features Mote Park Conservation Group as well as other voluntary groups like Roscommon Tidy Towns, Roscommon Heritage Group

and of course local residents. Sponsored by the Heritage Council of Ireland, the Heritage Award recognises projects undertaken by individuals or groups within the community that have helped to promote their local heritage and enhance access and knowledge of it in their community and beyond. ‘Mote Park, a Time and a Place’ is a documentary about the Landscape, Architecture, Biodiversity and History of a wooded amenity area in Roscommon. The film chronicles some of the history of the area including its time as a landed estate, introduces viewers to its vibrant raw beauty and diverse wildlife,

interviews those with stories to tell and meets with the major stakeholders of its resources, including Coillte, National Parks and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries Ireland and Roscommon County Council Heritage Office. Martina Larkin, Producer/Director with Mimar Media was pleasantly surprised by news of the award. “We’re immensely proud of ‘Mote Park, a Time and a place’ and we’re delighted with this accolade.” She went on to praise all those who helped to bring about the documentary. “We would like to thank all those individuals, organisations and groups who took part in the documentary and a special word

of thanks to Mote Park Conservation Group, Roscommon Tidy Towns and Roscommon Girl Guides. We are also very grateful for the financial sponsorship from local businesses and individuals, without whom the documentary would not have been possible.” Mimar Media would grateful also like to acknowledge the support of Roscommon Leader Partnership (RLP). Eilish Feeley, representing Mote Park Conservation Group, expressed her delight at the news of the award. Speaking on behalf of Roscommon Tidy Towns, Mark Kerrigan who attended the Tidy Towns Awards Ceremony in the Helix in Dublin, noted that “Roscommon Tidy Towns nominated this project for the award as we felt that it fully represented the spirit of Tidy Towns which is communities working together for the betterment of their locality and that this effort deserved to be acknowledged. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the making of this project and in particular local video production company Mimar Media and the volunteers of Mote Park Conservation Group.”

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den has applauded Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Ley performance in the nt Castlecoote on their excelle n. itio pet com National Tidy Towns village, said that their the in s live o wh , den Senator Ley gol r the d medal was down performance in winning ano .” to “hard work and dedication , narrowly tipped by due Kea ted He also congratula nty award, but still Castlecoote for the overall cou winner of a gold medal. er on getting a Best He also commended Ballintubb town on winning a mon Small Town award and Roscom . dal silver me hael Fitzmaurice said: Similarly, Independent TD Mic communities who have “I want to congratulate all the n.” done so well in the competitio den said: “There is great Ley a Orl llor nci cou l Fái nna Fia live in a beautiful place. pride of place in the county. We in points and making ning All villages and towns are gai , work and visit.” live to ce pla at gre a nty our cou irperson of cha the , Cllr. Katheen Shanagher tulated the 30 gra con has ns, Tow Roscommon Tidy county in the competition. groups who represented the would like to thank Meanwhile, Lisacul Tidy Towns s who helped them ter por sup all the volunteers and nts this year. They to achieve an increase of 12 poi ults were unveiled res registered 279 points when the on Monday.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION

‘What God Has Joined’ In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees try to trap Jesus with a trick question. The “lawfulness” of divorce in Israel was never at issue. Moses had long ago allowed it (see Deuteronomy 24:1-4). But Jesus points His enemies back before Moses, to “the beginning,” interpreting the text we hear in today’s First Reading. Divorce violates the order of creation, He says. Moses permitted it only as a concession to the people’s “hardness of heart” – their inability to live by God’s covenant Law. But Jesus comes to fulfill the Law, to reveal its true meaning and purpose, and to give people the grace to keep God’s commands. Marriage, He reveals, is a sacrament, a divine, lifegiving sign. Through the union of husband and wife, God intended to bestow His blessings on the human family –making it fruitful, multiplying it until it filled the earth (see Genesis 1:28). That’s why today’s Gospel moves so easily from a debate about marriage to Jesus’ blessing of children. Children are blessings the Father bestows on couples who walk in His ways, as we sing in today’s Psalm. Marriage also is a sign of God’s new covenant. As today’s Epistle hints, Jesus is the new Adam – made a little lower than the angels, born of a human family (see Romans 5:14; Psalm 8:5-7). The Church is the new Eve, the “woman” born of Christ’s pierced side as He hung in the sleep of death on the cross (see John 19:34; Revelation 12:1-17). Through the union of Christ and the Church as “one flesh,” God’s plan for the world is fulfilled (see Ephesians 5:21-32). Eve was “mother of all the living” (see Genesis 3:20). And in baptism, we are made sons and daughters of the Church, children of the Father, heirs of the eternal glory He intended for the human family in the beginning. The challenge for us is to live as children of the kingdom, growing up ever more faithful in our love and devotion to the ways of Christ and the teachings of His Church. – Dr. Scott Hahn, www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Parish Office/Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon)

Roscommon People Friday 02 October 2015

Interview

THE MEN IN

Increasingly we hear from the players, managers, fans and pundits. But what do our local referees have to say? We asked SEAMUS DUKE to ﬁnd out!

‘Referees are human too!’ Eugene Deering has had a lifelong passion for soccer. He grew up in Sligo and attended his first Sligo Rovers game – in Tolka Park against Home Farm – with his dad. Soccer has been a big part of his life ever since. He began refereeing when he was in his thirties. A former journalist, who worked in Roscommon town and Athlone, he now works with the Labour Party. Eugene is married to Nataliya. He has two sons, Aaron (18), and Jason (15), and one daughter, Galyna (5). His early experience of refereeing was at schoolboys level, in the Athlone League. Now he has risen to the point where he is established as the top referee in the Roscommon & District League. And the big games have been coming his way over the years, including the 2014 FAI Junior Cup Final. He has also refereed the FAI Youth Cup Final and the FAI Women’s U-16 Cup Final (twice). He was assistant referee in the League of Ireland A Championship Final between Shamrock Rovers and Salthill Devon. It was not all plain sailing at the start of his refereeing career. “It takes a while to get the hang of refereeing. I moved on to the Leinster Junior League which was a huge jump from doing schoolboy games. “I have to readily admit that it didn’t work out for me. I made loads of mistakes and at that stage there was very little support or feedback either. I was going out every weekend and making the same mistakes, so I packed it in for about a year.” One day he went to a game in Lecarrow as a spectator, found himself observing the referee as much as the players, and decided to give it another go. Training of referees is now very strict and standards have improved, he says, explaining that aspiring referees do an FAI course, secure a license, start at school level (usually) and then hope to “progress up the line.” “There are assessors who are always at games and they are writing reports all the time so if you are good you get upgraded and if not you stay where you are!” Referees, he confirms, do make mistakes, but it is also the case that they are sometimes wrongly deemed to have erred! “If a referee makes a mistake in a game it is not forgotten. Sometimes players might think you have got it wrong but in fact you have got it 100% right. But you can’t stop the game and explain to the players the reason you made that decision. There is often confusion about the laws of the game and sometimes players do not really know the rules. “Young people now are very much into social media and they all are on Twitter and on Facebook and everyone has an opinion. Players are now commenting on what happens in games and there is not a lot you can do about it. Years ago there was the local paper and the spectators and that was it, but the scrutiny now is huge and there is far more comment than there used to be. I hope that it does not prevent young people getting involved in refereeing.” So what are the worst aspects of refereeing? “Making a wrong decision that affects the outcome of a game. Not giving a penalty where it was deserved or something like that. It has happened to me. Maybe a player runs across your sight line at the last second and you miss that vital tackle, but we are all human. You can’t beat yourself up about it…” So do referees get a chance to enjoy a game if it is exciting? “Oh for sure, referees are human like the rest of the population. We are competitive too and the first thing we all look at are the appointments and what games we are doing and it is great to get the top games. We always crib and moan among ourselves at appointments but it is just part of being competitive. I love doing the top games and watching good players.” As for the state of soccer locally, he admires the consistent success of Ballinasloe Town but acknowledges that emigration has hit clubs badly, just as it has affected the GAA and other sports. He believes that a Connacht Senior League may be set up in the future and in the meantime he commends Gerry Tully and Tom Cunningham and all associated with the success of the Roscommon & District League and the county facilities at Lecarrow. The young boy who fell in love with the game when watching Sligo Rovers is now a highly-rated adult referee, but he does have a timescale in mind for hanging up his boots. “I have set a date in my mind (to quit) but I won’t say it publicly! I intend to do it for another few years anyway.” Eugene wished to highlight that there are now two local referees on the League of Ireland panel – John McLoughlin from Knockcroghery and Shane O’Brien from Oran. There are also two on the current School of Excellence: Conor Fitzgibbon from Taughmaconnell, and Ciaran O’Reilly from Kiltoom. He also acknowledges the great work being done with the School by Ian Stokes, Declan Hanney, Martin Maloney and others.

Paddy Neilan. Picture: Andrew Fox.

‘At ﬁrst it was strange refereeing lads I had played against!’

Eugene Deering.

Paddy Neilan is now Roscommon’s premier gaelic football referee. He started when he was 26 years of age and after eight years he has risen through the ranks. In 2015 he refereed three intercounty senior football championship games and he ran the line in the controversial Monaghan v Tyrone All-Ireland quarter-final. Modestly stating that he was “only” a junior standard player, he quit playing with his club, St. Faithleach’s, in 2005. In 2007 he did a refereeing course and began officiating at underage level. “The first year it went very well and I loved it. You just learn your trade in the first couple of years and take it one step at a time. I felt more comfortable with refereeing than I was playing. “Then in 2010 I moved on to senior league games and senior championship. It was a bit strange at the start because I would have played against a lot of the lads I was refereeing, but I adapted well. I found that the higher up you go it gets easier. The game goes quicker. I find that it is easier to referee a senior championship match than an underage match.” It wasn’t long before Paddy progressed to intercounty level. “I started doing Ted Webb (U-16) matches in 2010 and then I progressed on to the Connacht panel. Then in 2011 I did an FBD League game and it went well and I was proposed by Connacht to get on the national referees panel.” From 2012 on he began being selected for National Football League games. “There are 18 referees on the national panel. I did Cavan v London, Tyrone v Limerick and Laois v Carlow this year and they all went well and I got great reports back, which is good. But you are only as good as your next game so you have to be as good as you can in every game – you can never relax.” He has four colleagues who travel with him to games for umpiring duties. “They are fantastic and take their job very seriously. A lot of people think that umpires only travel with a referee for the free dinner, but I can tell you for instance that this year we did a league match between Down and Galway in Newry. We left Roscommon at 9.30 am and we didn’t get back until 9.30 pm that night. They are loyal lads to me and they do a great job.”

He readily concedes that referees make mistakes. He is pragmatic about this. “It’s a matter of getting the big calls right and if you can do that then you will be okay.” Paddy believes the issue of referees receiving verbal abuse from the dug-outs and the stands is overstated. “I have got very little abuse since I started. There might be a few bits here and there, but nothing serious. On the field you can control the players and what’s said on the line too, and that’s the important part. You can’t control the crowd and what they say. Look, people get excited watching games and sometimes they say things that they normally wouldn’t. I am the same myself when I’m watching a game. I think the vast majority of people are very fair.” He is not on social media so he doesn’t subject himself to any criticism that players or fans might engage in there. So can a referee enjoy a good game while he is doing his job? “Oh definitely, it is great to be dealing with great players and doing top level games and you can appreciate great play and great scores.” Asked about financial terms, he says you certainly won’t make money out of refereeing, but that officials get looked after in terms of “gear and a few euro expenses.” He praises the support provided by the County Board and the Connacht Council. He is anxious to see more referees being recruited and also that standards keep improving. Looking to the future, he says a lot of referees on the national panel would have “the big one” – the All-Ireland Final – in their sights, but he is happy to progress and see what happens. He refereed the Connacht Club Final and was happy with how it went. Now the short-term target is a Connacht inter-county championship game “and maybe a few qualifiers again next year.” Now aged 34, he lives in Kilteevan with his wife Carol and their seven-month-old son. He runs three times a week and goes to the gym at least once a week. As a referee he is required to do a fitness test in January and those who are on the championship panel do another one in May. He intends to train hard over the winter months. “I’m enjoying refereeing and I’m looking forward to the next few years.”

Roscommon People Friday 02 October 2015

Interview

THE MIDDLE ‘Respect from rugby players is second to none’ Steve Gregory from Birmingham in the UK now lives in Roscommon town. He is married to Martha and they have a 12year-old son. “I played rugby in Birmingham until I was 18 but I preferred cricket and that took over after that. I ended up in Roscommon town and my young son was about four and a half and I started bringing him out to Creggs Rugby club and my interest reignited from there. I started as a minis-coach on a Saturday morning. “I found out that there was a referees courses going on in Galway and I decided to apply. I did the course in January 2012 in Galway under the supervision of Peter Fitzpatrick, the international referee. Then you start on a trial basis and

you are doing touch judge or refereeing U-13 games and there are assessors there to guide you through. Then you do underage games and there is continuous assessment going on. You then move on up. I was older when I started (at 45) so there is more emphasis on the younger people who start and that is understandable. But it is enjoyable. “I have been doing junior-two games and this year I hope to be doing junior one games. I have to say I love it. The respect that you get from the players is second to none in any sport and it is ingrained in the players from the youngest age. ‘You do not speak to the referee at all’ is the mantra. The players never question a referee’s decision. You talk to the captain every

so often, but that’s it. Any backchat and you just move the ball forward. There is not much stick from the sideline either. There are always people who will disagree with your decisions but you just let that wash over you.” Rugby is a very technical game, so is it difficult to remember all the laws and implement them correctly? “If you come off the pitch after a game and say you got every single decision right then you are not telling the truth. The key is trying to get most of the decisions right. We are all human and we all make mistakes. But mostly players and spectators will say well done after the game and that’s great. But the one person that you have to please is the assessor and if he

is happy then you have done a good job.” Steve says the role of his touch judges for each match he referees is vital and their assistance is much appreciated by him. Steve is enjoying the Rugby World Cup, although he did chat to the Roscommon People prior to his native country’s defeat to Wales. He will be willing England on against Australia this weekend. As an Englishman living in Ireland, he quips: “I just hope that it is not an Ireland v England final. I think Ireland are going to do very well and they should get to the semi-finals. You never know after that! Of course you have New Zealand there all the time as favourites and home advantage will be huge for England.”

‘You learn to block out sideline critics!’

Athleague man Kevin McGeeney refereed last weekend’s All-Ireland Minor C Hurling Final replay in Ballinamore in which Tyrone defeated Mayo. Left to right: Shane McGeeney, Kieran Connell, Aaron Clogher (Roscommon) James Clarke (Cavan) Kevin McGeeney (Roscommon) Shane Hynes (Galway) Matthew Farrell and Tommy Doyle.

Popular Athleague man Kevin McGeeney became a hurling referee about ten years ago, as his playing career came to an end. “I was asked would I be interested after I stopped playing – because there was a shortage of referees – and I said I’d give it a go and I love it, to be honest.” Kevin says that in the first couple of years he had to learn to block out the stuff he was hearing from the sideline. “It wasn’t that there was that much abuse coming my way but it is in the nature of team management to be putting pressure on the referee. I was often in team management myself and I did the same thing, but you have to learn to block that out and it was a while before I did that.” In Kevin’s view there is far less physicality in hurling than in football. “I think that hurling is easier to referee. The ball moves so quickly in hurling…there is less tackling…and the rules are clearer and are easier to implement. I think that the rules of the game are fine as they are and I wouldn’t be making any changes.” Kevin was recently appointed to the national panel which has seen him travel around the country doing inter-county matches. “It was great to get on the national panel and I have been doing national league games in Divisions 2 and 3 and Lory Meagher games as well. This year I was the fourth official at the Tipperary v Dublin All-Ireland minor semi-final in Croke Park, which was nice.” Just last weekend Kevin had the honour of refereeing the All-Ireland Minor C Hurling Championship final replay between Tyrone and Mayo. As for the future, Kevin says: “I’m 47 now and I have decided to keep going until I’m 50 and we will review it then, but as long as I’m enjoying it I’ll keep going.”

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Fitzmaurice accuses Coveney of ignoring small farmers Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has strongly criticised Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney over the recent changes that have been made to GLAS agri-environmental scheme. The local deputy said small farmers were being “left out in the cold”. He said: “It is another example of the total disconnect that exists between Minister Coveney and small family farms. The news that hedgerows are to be taken out of the environmental scheme is simply astonishing. “Farmers were allowed ten hectares of permanent pasture but now the proposal is that they will be allowed five hectares of permanent pasture and five hectares in

meadow. “Does Minister Coveney realise the ratio of land needed for permanent pasture on marginal land? As far as I can make out, the Minister is only thinking about the Golden Vale here. “The agreement made on the weight of carcasses that was supposed to be in place until January 2016 has been broken. “Once again the factories have given the two fingers to farmers and the Government. When is Minister Coveney going to admit what is actually going on in the beef sector? “The Minister was made aware that this situation was going to arise a week ago and he did nothing about it.”

Independent TD Denis Naughten has called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to immediately release compensation which has been due to farmers for up to 21 months under the BVD eradication policy. “Farmers were strongly encouraged to remove persistently infected (PI) calves under the BVD eradication policy and as part of this scheme €120 compensation per calf was to incentivise the culling of these PI calves in the beef herd and a payment of €75 is made for the second and each subsequent PI female dairy breed calf born,” said Deputy Naughten. “What is really infuriating farmers is the fact that on one hand the department is threatening to name and

shame those who don’t dispose of PI caves from their herd and yet it is telling farmers that they can wait up to two years before receiving compensation payment. “This ‘do as I say, not do as I do’ policy of the Department of Agriculture needs to change and not only must the 2014 funds be released but the 2015 applications must now be processed without delay. “While progress has been made in reducing the incidence of BVD, it is taking much longer than the original three year timeline to get the disease under control, with 1,578 PI animals still in herds and there is no doubt that these Departmental delays are contributing to the problem.”

Roscommon Macra meeting on Friday Roscommon Macra na Feirme are holding an information meeting for farmers in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon town, on Friday, October 2, at 8 pm. There will be a speaker on the night from Aurivo, talking about animal nutrition. There will also be speakers on Skillnets training for young farmers and other farming related issues. All are welcome.

Roscommon Mart Report Friday, September 25th: There was a very large sale again this week which included a special sale of heifers with excellent quality stock on offer. There was a flying trade for heifers with an average price of €2.50 a kilo and top price of €3.27 a kilo for a super quality Belgian Blue heifer. There was a good number of customers present with brisk bidding and a high clearance of lots. There was a solid trade for bullocks with a good demand and an excellent clearance. Prices for bullocks ranged from an average of €2.21 a kilo up to €2.80 a kilo. The trade for dry cows was improved with a top quality Belgian Blue cow making €3.10 a kilo. Sales continue weekly on Fridays for bullocks, heifers and dry cows. Special Sale of Bullocks on Friday next, October 2nd. 100 pens on offer – also heifers & dry cows. As a result of the large entry of bullocks (100 pens will be sold on Friday, October 2nd and the remaining 60 pens will be sold the following week – Friday, October 9th) Special Sale of Heifers will be held on Friday, October 9th (bookings accepted up to 5 pm Thursday, October 1st. Bookings by ‘phone to 090-6626352) by email to roscommonmart@gmail.com or by calling to the office. 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. Dry cows made from €935 to €2500 per head. Sample prices – BB 805 kgs €2500, Char 925 kgs €1850, Char X 870 kgs €1760, Char X 845 kgs €1690, BAX 730 kgs €1530, Char X 640 kgs €1300, Lim x 620 ks €1250, Lim X 700 kgs €1440, Char 690 kgs €1445, Lim X 685 kgs €1380. Heifers made from €510 to €1770 over. Sample prices: BB 780 kgs €2550, Char X 740 kgs €1900, Char X 725 kgs €1890, Lim X 610 kg €1720, Lim x 500 kgs €1595, Sim X 770 kgs €1570, Char X 540 kgs €1540, Char X 590kgs €1680, PTX 540 kgs €1570, Char X 500 €1475, BBX 540 kgs €1495, Lim X 465 kgs €1400, Lim X 450 kgs €1265, Char X 570 kgs €1635, Char X 610 kgs €1735, 2 Char 490 kgs €1330, Char 510 kgs €1370, Char X 390 kgs €955. Bullocks made from €470 to €895 over. Sample prices: Lim X 750 kgs €1645, Lim X 685 kgs €1550, Lim X 655 kgs €1485, Lim X 575 kgs €1350, Char X 485 kgs €1360, Char X 550 kgs €1340, Char X 490 kgs €1310, Char X 440 kgs €1230, BBX 465 kgs €1165, Lim X 445 kgs €1140, HEX 525 kgs €1105, Lim X 435 kgs €1100. BREEDING EWES, Saturday, September 26th: There were smaller numbers on offer at last Saturday’s sale. There was a lively trade for breeding ewes with prices well improved from the previous week. There was no significant change in the price of hoggets. Saturday sales for Breeding Ewes continue on Saturday next, October 3rd with the final

sale on Saturday, October 10th. Gates open at 8 am. Sale commences at 11 am. Show & Sale of Pedigree Suffolk Rams on Saturday next, October 3rd after the Breeding Ewe Sale. Hoggets ranged from €120 to €181 per head. 2-year-old ewes made from €130 to €164 per head. 3-year-old ewes made from €120 to €154 per head. Show & Sale Weanlings, Tuesday September 29th: There were bigger numbers of weanlings on offer at last Tuesday’s sale. Prices for weanling bulls were improved this week with a top price of €3.64 a kilo and an average price of €2.64 a kilo. Prices for weanling heifers was also better with an average price of €2.79 a kilo and a maximum price of €3.83 a kilo. There was a lively trade for the special entry of excellent quality cows with plenty of customers in attendance and all lots sold. Prices ranged from €1100 up to €2650. The Special Entry of springers met with a good demand resulting in a high clearance of lots. Prices ranged from €1100 to €1500. Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday next, October 6th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday, October 1st. Special Entry of 42 outstanding Limousin springing heifers, Tuesday October 20th at 6 pm. Weanling heifers made from €415 to €795 over. Sample prices – Lim X 390 kgs €1100, Char X 335 kgs €1100, Lim X 385 kgs €1100, Char X 295 kgs €1090, Char X 325 kgs €990, Lim X 265 kgs €910, 2 Char X 280 kgs €825, Lim X 240 kgs €810, AAX 315 kgs €775, Char X 220 kgs €710, Lim X 290 kgs €720, Lim X 325 kgs

€880. Lim X 390 kgs €1045. Weanling bulls made from €350 to €840 over. Sample prices – Char x 440 kgs €1260, Char X 400 kgs €1240, 2 Char X 297 kgs €950, Lim X 475 kgs €1100, Lim X 410 kgs €1000, Lim X 345 kgs €950, Char X 290 kgs €950, Lim X 295 kgs €880, BBX 345 kgs €860, BBX 335 kgs €785, HEX 315 kgs €750, BBX 245 kgs €750, Lim X 240 kgs €775, Lim X 300kgs €860, Char X 235 kgs €900. Springing cows made from €1100 to €2650. Springing heifers made from €1100 to €1500. Sheep Sale, Wednesday September 30th: There were better numbers of sheep on offer at Wednesday’s sale. The average prices for lambs showed an improvement this week. There was a good trade for quality lots of ewes lambs with tops making €146. Average prices for cast ewes were also slightly better. Weekly sales for sheep continue on Wednesdays at 11 am. Please note ewe lambs will be sold separately to wether/ram lambs. Sale of Suffolk Pedigree Rams on Saturday next, October 3rd (after sale of breeding ewes). Sample prices – Ewe lambs: 41.30 kgs €100, 48.20 kgs €103, 47.70 kgs €102, 49.70 kgs €100, 45 kgs €95, 43.70 kgs €95, 43.10 kgs €91, 46.80 kgs €103, 47.20 kgs €108, 56.90 kgs €146. Mixed lambs: 52 kgs €105, 43.30 kgs €90. Wether lambs: 52.20 kgs €100, 42.20 kgs €86, 53.30 kgs €102, 39.80 kgs €85, 50.70 kgs €100, 47.4 kgs €95. Ram lambs: 51 kgs €104, 51.66 kgs €100, 45.50 kgs €90. Cast ewes made from €60 to €118 per lot.

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‘Farmers having to pay twice for water’ A Ballyforan farmer has spoken out over having to “pay twice” for water since the introduction of domestic water charges earlier this year. Patrick Concannon said that farmers like himself had been paying for water supply for many years, but since the advent of Irish Water, they have had to pay twice, without receiving an additional supply. Farmers pay their charges to the company Veolia, he explained, but now receive bills from Irish Water also. “Currently, there is a €25 standing charge per quarter from Veolia,” said Mr

Concannon. “They gave a free allowance to domestic and farm users of 227 cubic litres. For every cubic litre that you use outside that, you pay €1.22. “That was the system that was in place.” He said that, under the Irish Water system, his family – two adults and three children – also had to pay €128 a year to the State utility. Mr Concannon added: “And the neighbouring family next door, who don’t farm, pay €128 to Irish Water and can use an unlimited amount of water.” Following an outcry against the introduction of water charges, Irish Water

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is: ‘I have paid you €128; what am I receiving?’ “I am receiving absolutely nothing because I have always paid Veolia for

the privilege of the water meter and my water. I am paying twice for the same water.”

Irish Water’s response Irish Water cannot comment on specific customer queries. However, customers who use the water services for both domestic and non-domestic purposes receive separate bills for domestic use from Irish Water and nondomestic use from their Local Authority. The domestic allowance is an annual quantity of water above which charges for non-domestic use of water services apply. They were previously set by a local authority and have been adopted by Irish Water. Their purpose was to ensure that no domestic usage was charged for, so they were usually set above what would be

considered normal domestic use. The domestic allowances are being retained as the quantity above which nondomestic use is charged for. Mixed use customers with a water meter have to date been charged for usage above the domestic allowance allocated to them. They may also have been charged a standing charge. If there was no water meter, the customer’s non-domestic use was assessed. Since January 1, Irish Water adopted the charges previously set by local authorities and mixed-use customers have been billed by their local authority on behalf of Irish Water.

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Castlerea Mart Report Castlerea Mart held its Annual Show and Sale of weanlings on Thursday last. A large entry of top quality weanlings were on offer and met a flying trade with farmers, exporters and feeders anxious for stock, resulting in an excellent clearance. The Champion Weanling Heifer weighed 310kgs and made €1385 or €4.46 per kilo, while the Champion Weanling Bull weighed 530kgs and made €1350 or €2.54 per kilo. Other prices from the prize-winning bulls – Ch 360kgs €1290 Ch 355kgs €1530 Ch 430kgs €1370 Lim 440kgs €1300 and Lim 500kgs €1270. Top quality bulls made from €3.00 to €4.30 per kilo. Weanling Heifer prizewinners – Ch 310kgs €1125 Ch 310kgs

€1100 Lim 325kgs €1100 Ch 315kgs €1065. Top quality heifer weanlings made from €3.00 to a top price of €4.46 per kilo. Store heifers: Trade for the store heifers remained firm this week. Sample prices: Lim 375kgs €1090 Ch 415kgs €1115 Lim 470kgs €1515 Lim 440kgs €1260 Ch 660kgs €1530 Ch 580kgs €1415 Lim 770kgs €1620. Dry Cows: Ch 770kgs €1485 AA 775kgs €1415 LMX 670kgs €1325 LM 610kgs €1245. Cows with calves at foot made from €1100 to €2110. Springers made from €1000 to €1640 per head. Today: On Thursday, 1st of October we hold our Continental Heifer Show and Sale and Belgian Blue Weanling Show and Sale. All sales commence at 11 am.

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Five-bedroom bungalow in Kilteevan www.propertypartners.ie Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon. Tel. 090 66 26579. Fax: 090 66 25405. EMAIL: jearley@propertypartners.ie

PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE LEADING TOWN CENTRE PUB/ RESTAURANT AND (QUINNTINS) FUNCTION ROOM WITH 9 BEDROOMS ON UPPER FLOORS INCORPORATING 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT “REGANS” LOCATED AT THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN. Public Auction on the premises at 4pm on Friday 9th October 2015 (unless previously sold)

Minimum reserve not to exceed €250,000 + VAT if applicable. Renowned trading house located on the Square. The said property benefits from a high volume of local and passing traffic in this rapidly expanding shopping town with many new developments ongoing. Excellent turnover figures have been recorded with potential to expand further. The said property is serviced by a storage area at the rear. A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the leading trading houses in Roscommon town on the Square. Enquiries invited and viewing strictly by appointment. BER: D1.

New to the market this week with Hughes & Company is a five-bedroomed bungalow located convenient to Kilteevan Village. The residence is finished to a high standard and comes with fully landscaped lawns. For further information please contact the office on 0906627003. This week Hughes & Company have on offer at Clooneigh, Kilteevan a circa 57-acre residential farm with some out-offices. The lands are located only two miles from the village of Kilteevan and are divided into three main lots. Pat is confirming that there is a lot of interest in this farm due to the fact that it has direct access to the River Shannon. The residence is a three-bedroomed bungalow that needs to be totally modernised but is structurally sound and is only approximately 40 years old. The company is guiding a price in the region of €220,000 for this fine property. The week they are also offering for sale at No. 14, Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon a four-bedroomed semi-detached residence finished to a high standard. The property is well located and can be sold fully furnished if required. For further details please contact the office. Hughes & Company have on offer at the

Racecourse Road, Roscommon a block of four one-bedroomed apartments convenient to the Town Centre. Pat is confirming that the building is fully let at present, generating an annual rental income of €14,000. Offers in the region of €200,000 are being sought for this property. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net. Hughes & Company have for sale at Porteen, Dysart, Co. Roscommon a circa 20-acre residential farm. The lands are located in a number of different lots. Most of the lands are of good quality but have been neglected over the last number of years. The residence is a three-bedroomed farmhouse in need of total modernisation. Pat is confirming that they are accepting offers in excess of €120,000 for this property. Hughes & Company are also offering for sale at Roxboro, Roscommon an attractive threebedroomed cottage on a circa one-acre site. The company are accepting every offer in excess of €60,000 for this property. For further details please contact the office on 090-66227003 or email phughes2@eircom.net. At Ballymurray, Roscommon Pat is confirming that they have for sale a circa 20-acre farm with a range of out-offices. All of the lands are of top quality located less than two miles from

Roscommon town with excellent handling facilities and sheds. For further details please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net. They also have for sale at Kilmore, Athleague, Co. Roscommon an old three-bedroomed cottage in need of total modernisation. The property stands on circa half-acre site and overlooks a local Turlagh. At Fourmilehouse, Roscommon the company is offering for sale a three-bedroomed cottage in need of total refurbishment. The company are accepting every offer in excess of €25,000 for this property which stands on the main Boyle to Roscommon road. Also on their books are lands to let suitable for winterage at Racecourse Road, and in Ballinaheglish and Fuerty areas. The company are also offering for sale 100 bales of top quality hay at a bargain price of €15 per bale. To let convenient to Mount Talbot is accommodation for up to 30 cattle and 100 bales of top quality silage. For details on all properties of offer with Hughes & Company please contact the office on 090-6627003 or email phughes2@eircom. net.

Offers invited for lands in Ballyforan area

LEGAL: BILLY BRANDON, MESSERS PATRICK J. NEILAN & CO, SOLICITORS, ROSCOMMON 090 66 26245.

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A PRIME 4 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE STANDING ON C. 0.29 OF AN ACRE LOCATED AT

ROVERKILLY, RAHARA, CO. ROSCOMMON • Final viewings Monday 5th October from 5:30 – 6:30 pm • Final offers by 12 noon on Monday 12th October AMV: €50,000 to sell.

44, The Glen, Coosan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath

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A CHARACTER AND LANDMARK PUBLIC HOUSE

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LOCATED AT THE SQUARE, ROSCOMMON TOWN Lease terms negotiable.

Offers over €115,000 sought for prime Athlone residence David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers after €115,000 for a quality four-bedroom semi-detached three-storey residence located in a much sought after residential area at 44, The Glen, Coosan, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. David says this is “a quality semi-detached residence located in this select residential area with the benefit of a good quality finish throughout and opposite the Athlone Rugby Club.” The property boasts spacious living ac-

commodation throughout over three floors with a spacious rear garden and unrivalled location beside Athlone town. Accommodation comprises of reception hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, four bedrooms (two ensuite), and bathroom. The auctioneers now invite final offers after €115,000 to sell. For further details or to arrange a viewing, contact David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto

David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for six compact plots of lands located at Breeole, Ballyrevagh & Porteen, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon. David says “The subject lands consists of farm lands located just off the main Dysart/Ballinasloe road at Breeole, Ballyrevagh & Porteen, Ballyforan and offers some good quality agricultural lands together with lands of lower quality.” The lands can be sold in one or more lots as set out below: Lot 1: c. 12.7 acres at Breeole, Ballyforan incorporating rock outcrop; Lot 2: c. 8.9 acres at Breeole, Ballyforan. Good quality agricultural lands; Lot 3: Plot of lands of c. 0.27 of an acre at Breeole, Ballyforan; Lot 4: c. 15.9 acres at Ballyrevagh & Porteen, Ballyforan incorporating roack outcrop; Lot 5: c.1.8 acres at Ballyrevagh West & Porteen, Ballyforan which border the River Suck; Lot 6: c. 7.9 acres at Breeole, Ballyrevagh & Porteen together with one undivided 8th part of commonage of c. 38.1 acres located adjacent. This said sale must offer neighbouring landowners an excellent opportunity to increase their existing holding and the auctioneers now invite final offers. To arrange maps or for further details contact David Diffley, MIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-66 26579, email jearley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Wanted now! Houses for cash clients A prime town centre traditional public house with an established trade. The said property offers excellent potential and the auctioneers now invite enquiries and offers. Lease terms negotiable. Viewing by appointment. BER: D1.

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.. 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.

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Quality two-storey residence is ‘Property of Week’ with REA Seamus Carthy REA Seamus Carthy are confirming this week the forthcoming sale of a substantial, high quality four-bedroomed detached two-storey residential property situated at No. 1, Highfield Park, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. This impressive family home extends to an internal area of c. 155 square metres and comprises of a large kitchen, dining room, utility, shower room, sitting room, living room, four bedrooms (master ensuite and walk-in wardrobe) and family bathroom. This excellently-located property, which is finished to a high standard and present-

ed to a turnkey finish with the benefit of a private rear garden is situated within a small development of eleven houses on the outskirts of Ballaghaderreen Town Centre and is close to all amenities. Some features include spacious rooms throughout, quality fixtures & fittings, floor to ceiling sliderobes in the bedrooms and the house is alarmed for security. Viewing of this quality residence is highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Trevor Finneran in Sole Selling Agents REA Seamus Carthy, Main Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon on 094-9625990 or info@reacarthy.ie

Pictured at Court Devenish House, Athlone recently were Anthony Regan, foreman; Niall Murphy, Killian Consulting Engineers; Séamus Biesty, of Biesty Construction; Fr Vicente Griego, Irish Superior of The Priestly Society of St. Pius X; Gavin Sherry, project co-ordinator and John Killian, of Killian Consulting Engineers.

Kilrooskey company refurbishing historic Court Devenish House Following a recent contract signing, Séamus Biesty, of Biesty Construction, Kilrooskey, Roscommon, has been engaged by the Priestly Society of St. Pius X to undertake the refurbishment of Court Devenish House, Athlone, the well-known town

centre house, which is of considerable historical interest. The property, built in 1790, is on the same site as the remains of the original Court Devenish House, built circa 1628 and destroyed during the 1692 bombardment of Athlone.

The house had lain dormant for a number of years and it had been feared that the condition of it might decay further and the news that it had been acquired at the end of 2011 by the Society was warmly welcomed.

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Mill Stream House, Williamstown Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.

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Cloonfower, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Forte George, Ballyglass, Ballinaheglish, Co. Roscommon

Estate of Thomas Crean Deceased. Single Storey Detached Former Residence (in need of Total Refurbishment) on c. 11.4 Acres of Agricultural Land with c. 2 Acres of Bogland. Features - Old stone buildings, Stone fences on land Mature trees, Rights of turf brown & black, Spring for water well Public Auction Friday, 9th October, 3pm at McGourty’s Public House, Castlerea. Reserve Price: €55,000 Joint Agents REA Seamus Carthy & Nigel Dineen. Legals: Callan Tansey Claire Higgins: 071 9662019 Padraig Kelly: 071 9633666

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

Substantial Commercial Investment Property (over 3 floors). Ground floor let under informal tenancy agreement Income Stream: €2,439 plus Vat per month. First & Second floor unoccupied and available to lease. Subject property C.10 Years old offers investment opportunity. Final dates for offers to be submitted to our office on or before Friday 9th October. Please contact REA Seamus Carthy at the Castlerea office on 09496 25990 Guide Price: €150,000

PROMINENT COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON The property is adjoined to the Towns main public car park and offers independent vehicular access at the rear entrance of the property. The property is in need of attention and offers obvious potential. Viewings are strongly recommended and advised. Final dates for offers to be submitted to our office on or before Friday 9th October. Please contact REA Seamus Carthy at the Castlerea office on 09496 25990 Guide Price: €50,000

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Department of Health Approved Every Monday - Cuan Aire Resource Centre, St. Patrick’s Street, Castlerea

CONTACT: Abbeyside House, Abbey Street, Roscommon. Tel . 090-6630760. Email: abbeysidehouse@ eircom.net

• Home visits • Insoles and Orthotics prescribed

Opening Hours: 9 am - 5.30 pm, Mon-Fri.

CHIMNEY 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

For appointment: (094) 96 21647 / (089) 4142233

CHIROPRACTOR ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

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

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

SOCIAL DANCE CLASSES SOCIAL DANCING CLASSES Social Dancing Classes commence in Ballyleague Hall, Lanesboro on Friday night 2nd October at 9pm. Learn the Quick Step, Fox Trot, the Waltz and slow Waltz, etc.

Tel Kay on 087 9612056

Roscommon West Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon. David Connor BSC (Hon.) Chiro. MSc. Chiropractic Association of Ireland

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POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge

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DRIVING LESSONS

NOEL’S Driving School

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ADI/RSA Approved Driving Instructor Reg No. 37840

SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

Tuition in Car Car available for test

EDT LESSONS AVAILABLE Contact: Noel Burke Ballintubber

087 6870248 www.noelsdrivingschool.ie Email: noelsdrivingschool@gmail. com

SYL’s

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

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

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

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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

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

FARMING < ABATTOIR SERVICE AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715.

AGRI SHEDS Power washed and disinfected. Protect your livestock from infection. Keen rates.

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Classifieds FARMING < STRAW FOR SALE: Barley straw - €12; Oaten straw - €10. ALSO round bales of silage. Tel: 086 1945562. < GRAZING WANTED for 15 to 20 bullocks from now until 1 December in Castleplunket , Ballintubber, Tulsk area. Tel: 087 4614776. WANTED: Winter Grazing for 15 cows, slatted accommodation. Elphin/Strokestown area. Tel: 086 7306430.

FOR HIRE RM TOOL HIRE Unit 1, Abbey Business Park, Circular Road, Roscommon Hire – Sales – Repairs – Construction DIY & Garden Equipment Mini Digger Hire Tel: (090) 6630700 Mobile: (087) 8299628.

FOR 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. < BIKE FOR SALE, 10 speed velocity, in very good condition (suit male) Tel: 087 7561101. < FOR SALE: 94 Mazda 323 GLX 1600 cc engine. 80,000 miles, good condition. Tel: 090 66 61108.

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

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

Contact Walter on 087 9519873

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

(087) 9201818 Gift vouchers now available

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• 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

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

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Phone: (086) 3614230

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

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

● Amatsu Therapy

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

● Neuromuscular therapy

www.lisbrockkennels.ie

& orthopaedic sports massage

Members of IBKCA

Appointments with Anne:

HAPPY TAILS BOARDING KENNELS

Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

Tel: 087 2721757 www.aobtherapies.com www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies

HOLISTIC SEAMUS HUNT

PARKLAWN TREE SERVICES

HOLISTIC

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

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

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

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

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

Can we help you? Call us today to enquire

Woodchipping & Shredding Splitting service also available Insured and c2 Registered Contractor

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

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

Located at Henry Street

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Michael Martin intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for retention of attic development to bedrooms with en-suites/dressing areas to existing dwelling previously granted planning permission under P&D ref 01/1650 at Cuilmore, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 66 26974 Mob: 086 8115449

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Breda and Gerard O’Brien hereby give notice, to intend to apply to Roscommon County Council with a planning retention application for revised location of family dwelling boundaries, per planning condition PD10/281, at Gort na Goyne, Ballanagare, County Roscommon. Signed: Breda and Gerard O’Brien.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We Rathcroghan Designs intend applying for Planning Permission on behalf of Ned O’Connor for the following development: 1) Calving Shed 2) Silage Base with associated Effluent Tank 3) Cattle Pen and Crush 4) Roof structure to contain Manure Pit and bull pen, together with all associated site works at Annaghmore Td Strokestown Co. Roscommon.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a 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 with out permission or may refuse to grant permission

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I Sarah Higgins intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to construct single storey dwelling domestic garage, proprietary effluent treatment system and percolation area, associated site development works and services at Tully, Bellanagare, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural + Design Services Ltd., Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone: 090 66 26974 Mob: 086 8115449 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying to Roscommon County Council on behalf of Goretti Dwyer for Planning permission for change of use of ground floor from a Pizza Restaurant to a Health, Leisure and Fitness facility incorporating a fitness/Pilates/dance/yoga studio (for 1:1 and group classes) and for the change of use of part first floor office area to a Physical Therapy Consultation/Treatment room together with associated signage and all ancillary siteworks at Unit Number 1, Castleview, Castle Street, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Signed: Seamus Dowd & Associates Ltd, Chartered Building Surveyors Tel: (090) 66 23417, Mob: 086 8546035. The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the Offices of the Planning Authority during its Public Opening Hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Signed: Martin Dowd Rathcroghan Design, Ballyconboy,Ballinagare, Co Roscommon Tel: 086 2328484.

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.

< PERSON REQUIRED TO SHARE house in Roscommon Town. Tel: 087 0519691. < TWO BEDROOMED HOUSE to let in Fuerty, three miles from Roscommon Town. Both rooms en suite, pleasant location. Contact 086 3836415 for further information. < HOUSE TO LET: 3 bed house in Roscommon Town fully furnished. Newly decorated. Work reference required. Tel: 086 2510294. < LUXURY 5 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT in Ardsallagh Woods from 1st October, OFCH, very good condition, close to Roscommon Hospital. Tel: 086 8594967 after 4 pm. < ROOM TO LET in shared house in Oldwood, Roscommon town. All mod cons. Tel: 087 6413688. < ONE BEDROOM FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT TO LET in Abbey Street, Roscommon. Phone: 086 3120158/087 2536428/094 96 20393. < TO LET: One single bedroom flat. Fully furnished, Roscommon town. All mod cons. Tel: 086 3915847.

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT REIKI HEALER

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

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SITUATIONS VACANT QUALIFIED STYLIST REQUIRED for busy salon in Roscommon Town. Minimum 5 years experience, fluent English essential. Tel 086 4534842 after 6 pm. < BUSY BOOKMAKERS in Strokestown has a position for a part-time cashier. Must have experience and a good knowledge of the betting industry. For an immediate start call 086 3343448. VACANCY EXISTS at Laragan Pig Farm, Elphin for full time employment. Please contact 086 8524894 if interested. < REQUIRED: Current Holder of a SPSV Licence required for part/full-time work in Roscommon Town. Please reply to Box No 833, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < PART-TIME DELIVERY PERSON REQUIRED for business in Roscommon Town. Applicants must hold a full driving licence. Please reply to Box No 834, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

SITUATIONS WANTED < LADY AVAILABLE for cleaning in Castlerea/Ballintubber area, part-time. Tel: 087 0629353. < CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE: After pre-school or after school care in the Knockcroghery area. Qualifications – FETAC Level 6 and registered with Roscommon County Childcare. Contact: 086 4025452.

SOULMATES SOULMATES - DON’T BE ALONE, LOVE IS ALL THERE IS: Find that special person for friendship and romance with likeminded people. Confidentiality assured. Tel: 087 9216302/087 7720250.

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

(086) 2714879

ATHLEAGUE CABS 1-8 Seats Wheelchair Accessible

PADDY PURCELL 087-3186590

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

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

TUITION < CASTLEREA AREA: Leaving/Junior Certificate Maths, Irish, French private tuition in your own home. Phone: 086-3282437. < AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY grinds available. Leaving Cert and Junior Cert catered for Tel: 087 7828311. < TUITION available up to Leaving Cert Higher Level in both Maths and Applied Maths. One to one tuition in student’s own home. Teaching Council Registered. Tel: 086 1237232. < MATHS, CHEMISTRY AND SCIENCE GRINDS AVAILABLE for ordinary and higher level. Roscommon Town area. Tel: 087 1248936. < GRINDS REQUIRED for Leaving Cert Higher Level Physics, Castlerea and surrounding areas. Tel: 087 2583395. < FIRST CHOICE TUTORIAL CENTRE: Junior and leaving certificate revision classes now available in Roscommon for maths and science subjects. For bookings or information call 0879497825 or visit www. firstchoicetutorialcentre. com < GRINDS: Maths, Business, Accounting and LCVP. Glenamaddy/Williamstown/ Ballymoe area. Contact: 087 6222147.

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL

– Contact –

Peter Lynch 086 8400002 HACKNEY SERVICE Tommy Gilligan, Roscommon

(086) 8099503 JOHN BEATTIE Cab and Bus Hire Roscommon

086 2670670 BUS HIRE FOR ALL OCCASIONS

TRANSPORT REQUIRED LIFT REQUIRED for student from Roscommon town to Longford for 6 weeks, starting 12th October. Needs to be in Longford by 8am. Will contribute to fuel. Tel: 085 1398448.

< 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 €2.50 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. WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch, Sycamore and Whitethorn. Good price paid. We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376.

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

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169 Gannon Environmental Services Ltd, Creggs

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

Glamorous Dogs FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

KESHIA CASEY

Professional Dog Groomer

(087) 2731228 NIALL DALY BLOCKLAYING HOME & MAINTENANCE House extensions, shed, and walls. Brick/block paving new and repair. Patio, fencing, power washing, decking and all aspects of maintenance. Contact: 086 1632989.

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

OIL BOILER SERVICE

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

PLUMBING & HEATING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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

CONTACT DAVID CLOGHER ON 086 3275919

MAN AVAILABLE For garden maintenance, hedge trimming, knocking trees, cutting up timber and general garden work. Also patios made and garden borders catered for. Gardens designed, brick and patio laying. Keenest rates. Also available for footing turf and bags of turf for sale.

< FOR SALE: Black turf in shed, also trailer loads delivered. Two small plots, also in bog and bags of turf, €2.80. Tel: 086 2656567. < FOR SALE - 40KG BAG COAL AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES: 40kg bag of Black Diamond Polish Coal only €13.50 per bag collected or 20 bags for €260 collected. Bags of coal can also be delivered. Contact Tom on mobile 086 2628439.

USEFUL SERVICES

Ring Gerry anytime on 089 4182430 or 089 4913747.

KILMORE UTILITY SERVICES CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE All your chimney cleaning needs with rotary power brushes. Cleaned from ground up No Mess, No Fuss Just call the professionals.

Contact Liam 086 8094679 < MAN AVAILABLE FOR flat roofing, roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170. < FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com < SHANE NAUGHTON ROOFING CONTRACTOR Roofing, slating, tiling, 1st and 2nd fixing and flooring. All aspects of carpentry and building undertaken. Tel: 086 3155329. < HANDYMAN AVAILABLE: All types of outdoor work undertaken – fencing, patios, power washing, hedge trimming, painting (internal & external). Tel 086 0815802 for quote. < PLASTERER AVAILABLE – small jobs, dry lining, garden walls, old walls replastered. Neat work, good rates. Tel: 087 2519912.

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THANKGIVINGS NOTICES

< MAN AVAILABLE for plastering, blocklaying slabs , metal fixing, timber fixing, flat roofs – torch on felt, carpentry. No job too small, good price, Tel: 087 9188170. < MAN AVAILABLE for plastering, blocklaying, slabs, metal fixing, timber fixing, flat roofs – torch on felt, carpentary. No job too small. Good price. Tel: 087 7561101.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

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

PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 26/9/2015 FIRST PRIZE €60: Alan Beirne c/o K Collins SECOND PRIZE €30: Nick Leonard c/o K Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Chrissie Farrell c/o Donnellan 10 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Jackie Crefin, c/ o K Finan; Rachel Tully, c/o Vets Supplies Roscommon; Sam Noone, c/o K Hoare; Liam Gately, c/o K Hoare; Margaret Dunne, c/o K Finan; Maureen Buckley, c/o K Hoare; Kay and Callum; Ben and Jack, c/o K Hoare; Shane Mulryan, c/o Vets Supplies Roscommon; Kathleen Hoare. 10 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: John Igoe; Kathleen Hoare; Sadie Mulryan; Mary Hicks; Kathleen Hoare; Breda Healy; Niamh Tully; K Gordon; Aaron and Kirsty; Kathleen Hoare. TOTAL RECEIPTS €350 TOTAL PRIZES €260.

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. Thanks to St. Martin, Our Lady of Clonfort, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Anthony for many favours received. M NOVENA TO ST. MARTHA Oh Saint Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith. I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regards to the favour I ask. Interceed for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon, which thou didst cast at thy feet. Say one Our Father and Three Hail Mary’s. Light a candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made know with the intention of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This Miraculous Saint grants everything before the five days are ended, no matter how difficult. M.H. VERY POWERFUL NOVENA TO ST. EXPEDITE Blessed St. Expeditus who are honoured by the gratitude of those who have invoked thee in their last hour or in any urgent necessities. We pray thee to obtain for us this day the grace of (Name it) say your urgent need of the moment with deep emotion and sincerity with fervent hope that the Lord Jesus Christ may hear you through St. Expeditus that he may serve and save you from your predicament right there and now. Thank you St. Expedite for hearing and answering my prayer. Amen. M.H. PUBLICATION PROMISED For very special favours received, to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Blessed Virgin, St. Martin, St. Anthony, Fr. Rookey, The Miracle Prayer, St. Peregrine, The Cancer Saint in grateful appreciation. K.D.

PLANNING EXTRA 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. 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.

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

WINDOWS AND DOORS

CLEANING

Dead & Worn-Out Animals

Larkin Windows

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Contact

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

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

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Gerry Monaghan

TARMACADAM Contact: Gerry Monaghan

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THE DISTRICT COURT AN CHUIRT DUICHE DISTRICT COURT AREA OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO. 4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCE LICENCE BRYAN O’GARA – Applicant TAKE NOTICE that Bryan O’Gara of Old Circular Road, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon intends to apply to the Court sitting at an adjourned sitting of Roscommon Annual Licensing District Court in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid, on the 20th day of October 2015 at 10.30 a.m. for a Dance Licence for Public Dancing pursuant to the provisions of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 in respect of premises known as “Rockfords and Jack’s Live Venue” situate at Castle Street, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon in the Court Area and District aforesaid. Dated this the 14th day of September 2015. Signed: Brid Miller Solicitor for the Applicant, Athlone Road, Roscommon. TO: The District Court Clerk. The Courthouse, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. TO: The Superintendent An Garda Siochana, The Garda Station, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. TO: The Secretary Roscommon County Council, The Courthouse, Roscommon. Being the Local Authority for the purposes of the Public Dance Halls Act, 1935. TO: The Chief Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council, The Courthouse, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Being the Fire Authority for the purposes of the Fire Services Act, 1981.

THE DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT AREA OF ROSCOMMON DISTRICT NO. 4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER OF PUBLICAN’S LICENCE TAKE NOTICE that it is the intention of Jasim Uddin Dewam as Nominee of JR Cuisine Limited having its Registered Office at Jackson Restaurant, Market Square, Roscommon in the County of Roscommon to apply at the adjourned Licensing Court at Roscommon District Court on the 20th day of October 2015 for a District Justice’s Certificate to enable him to secure a Confirmation of a Transfer of an Ordinary Licence to sell beer, wine, spirits etc., by retail at a premises situate at The Square in the County of Roscommon which said premises known as “Jackson’s Restaurant”being heretofore licensed in the name of Owencrest Properties Limited.. Dated this the 23rd day of September 2015. Signed: ERIC GLEESON & CO Solicitors Shop Street Tuam County Galway TO: The District Court Clerk Government Buildings Golf Links Road Roscommon Co. Roscommon TO: The Superintendent Garda Siochana, Abbey Street Roscommon TO: The Fire Officer, Roscommon County Council, Abbey Street Roscommon

Gardaí issue advice on winter burglaries Gardaí have issued advice to householders to help reduce the rise in winter burglaries. Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan launched a campaign called ‘Supporting Safer Communities’ at the National Ploughing Championship at Ratheniska, Stradbally, Co. Laois. As the main campaign theme will focus on burglary, crime prevention and reduction, the key message to the public is to ‘Do the ‘Light’ thing – illuminate to eliminate burglary.’ In a statement, the gardaí said that, during the winter months, burglaries increase between 5 pm and 10 pm. The public are encouraged to make their homes appear occupied by using timer switches to turn on lights or other appliances when no one is home. Security lighting outside homes is also an effective burglary deterrant. The gardaí’s five burglary prevention tips are: secure all doors and windows; light up your home, using timer switches when out; store keys safely, out of sight and away from windows; record details of valuables and don’t keep large amount of cash at home; use your alarm, even when at home.

Call for applications for Sliabh Bán Community Fund Coillte has announced the opening of the 2015 Sliabh Bán Community Fund and has called on community, voluntary, not-for-profit organisations and charities to apply to the fund. The fund is designed to compensate residents for the erection of 20 huge wind turbines on Sliabh Bán, Strokestown. Construction work is underway. The fund will support projects whose work falls under recreation, tourism, health and wellbeing, environmental sustainability and culture. Priority will be given to projects and initiatives that will benefit the area surrounding Sliabh Bán mountain. The fund amounts to €87,000 and will be available each year over the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm to benefit local community projects and initiatives. Coillte are developing recreation facilities for Doughill Forest, as part of the overall Sliabh Bawn Community Benefit Scheme. Full details on applying for the Sliabh Bawn Community Fund, including the eligibility criteria can be found at www. sliabhbawnwindfarm.ie. Should people require any assistance in completing the application, they should contact SECAD at 021 4613432 or email sliabhbawn@secad.ie.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES TIERNAN (nee Meighan) MARY

McCAFFREY (nee Dockery) Geraldine

Roscommon (Aughalustia, Ballaghaderreen and Kilmore) and Castleknock, Dublin (2nd Anniversary)

( 1st Anniversary)

Memory keeps you ever near us Though you died two years ago

Lovingly remembered by her husband, Joe, daughters Michelle, Marika, and Sharon, and her extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th October 2015 at 12.15pm in the Parish Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock, Dublin 15.

CASEY Bernadine Grange, Fourmilehouse, Roscommon

Treasured memories of a dear wife and mother who passed away 6th October 2011 (4th Anniversary) In God’s care you sleep above, In our hearts you stay with love. Ours is just a simple prayer God bless and keep you in His care

Loved and remembered by your heartbroken husband Joe and sons Damien and Declan. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No words, no tears, No prayers can say How much we miss you everyday.

For our dear sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend, sadly missed and remembered everyday with love and affection by your heartbroken family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Bridget’s Church, Fourmilehouse on Saturday 3rd October 2015 at 8.15pm.

In loving memory of Geraldine McCaffrey, Ballyglass, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon Who died on 4th October 2014 As I sit in Heaven and watch you every day, I try to let you know with signs I never went away. I hear you when you’re laughing And watch you as you sleep, I even place my arms around you, To calm you as you sleep. I see you wish the days away, Begging to have me home, So I try to send you signs, So you know you’re not alone. Don’t feel guilty that you have life That was denied to me, Heaven is truly beautiful Just you wait and see. So live you’re lives, Laugh again Enjoy yourselves, be free Then I know with every breath you take You’ll be taking one for me.

Sadly missed by her loving children Niall, Keith and Denise ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No Birthday Card to send you, For there is no address, Only a beautiful garden, Where you have gone to rest. A day that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you closed your eyes, And quietly slipped away. Nothing can dim the face we loved, Or the memory of your smile, The countless things you did for us, To make our lives worthwhile. Our hearts will ache with sadness, Our secret tears will flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th October 2015 at 11am in Ballyleague, Church, Ballyleague.

O’ CONNOR Jerry

DELANEY William (Bill)

Ballyleague, Lanesborough Who died on 2nd October 2003 (12th Anniversary)

You toiled so hard for those you loved. You said goodbye to none, Your spirit flew before we knew, Your work on earth was done. We miss you now, Our hearts are sore, As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, Your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. Your life was love and labour. Your love for your family true. You did the best for all of us. We will always remember you.

Sadly missed by your wife and family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary Ballyleague on 3rd October at 7pm.

BANAHAN Gretta & John In loving memory of the late Gretta and John Banahan, Hollywell, whose anniversaries occur around this time

Your names are often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You have never been forgotten, And by us you never will.

Always remembered and sadly missed by Patsy, John, Peggy, Deirdre and grandchildren.

SIGGINS Edward, Ann and Edwin Roscommon Town

Cruby Hill, Galway Road, Roscommon Who died 9th October 2013 (2nd Anniversary)

In loving memory of William (Bill) Delaney, Creemully, Castlecoote, Roscommon Who died on 5th October 2002 (13th Anniversary) We think of you in silence We talk about you too We have some lovely memories But we wish we still had you.

Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Fuerty Church on Sunday 4th October at 11.30am.

MALONE Jimmy Cloontuskert, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon. (9th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Jimmy, who died on 1st October 2006 To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

Loved and remembered by wife Kathleen and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 25th October at 11am in Ballyleague Church.

Lovingly remembered by your family.

Just a prayer from the family that loved you, Just a memory fond and true. In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

GREENE Frances and Gerald (2nd and 27th Anniversaries) In loving memory of Frances, who died on 30th September 2013 and Gerald, who died on 21st October 1988

Sadly missed by all her family and neighbours. Anniversary Mass on Thursday 8th October at 8am in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

FLYNN Theresa Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (5th Anniversary)

Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year, From our lives you may be gone But in our hearts you still live on.

Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters-in-law. Anniversary Mass on Friday 2nd October in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart at 8pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BURKE Patricia

FLYNN Mary

9 An Graig, Athleague, Co. Roscommon Who died on 3rd October 2007

Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

MUM AND DAD, They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel, For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried, We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by your sons Gary and Niall, daughters Anne and Jacinta, extended family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 4th October at 12.15pm in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

NESTOR Stephen and Bridget Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon (16th and 5th Anniversaries)

No words were ever written No tears will every say How much we miss and love you every single day.

Loved and remembered by all the family xxxx

Family Notices Each of us in our own way Have special thoughts of you today.

Fondly remembered by Deirdre and Lucia. Treasured memories today and always. In our thoughts and prayers.

McDONNELL Marie

Time may pass and fade away But silent thoughts and memories stay. No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters-in-law. Anniversary Mass on Friday 2nd October in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart at 8pm.

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Appointments

We are now recruiting for the following positions at SuperValu in the county Roscommon area ROSCOMMON COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA CO-ORDINATOR Galway & Roscommon Education & Training Board (GRETB) is seeking a co-ordinator to oversee the running of Roscommon County Youth Orchestra. The co-ordinator is expected to work ten hours per week during the academic year 2015/2016 and must be available from October 2015. Flexibility is essential. This postition is funded by Roscommon County Council and GRETB with the support of the Arts Council. The successful candidate will work closely with Roscommon County Council Arts Section and the GRETB. Application forms and further particulars may be downloaded from www.gretb.ie Closing date: 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 6th October, 2015. Signed: David Leahy, Chief Executive.

Are you Customer focused and ambitious? Do you have organisation and communication skills? Why not join our team! FRUIT & VEG ASSISTANT DELI SALES ASSISTANT SHOP FLOOR ASSISTANT TRAINEE BUTCHER We are looking for staff who can help maintain the above departments efficiently and effectively at all times, providing our customers with excellent quality standards and customer service, which comes from having a passion for what you do. A previous track record is an additional benefit. SuperValu is an equal opportunites employer.

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Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA Ltd) has a vacancy for a

PART-TIME DRIVER/ PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Presentation to Pieta House… Pictured recently in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon, is Geraldine McLynn presenting Tom McEvoy, of Pieta House, with a cheque for €2,404.50. This was raised in sponsorship for her participation in a mini-marathon earlier this year. Geraldine is very thankful to all the kind people who supported her through their contributions to the fund and in any other way in which she received assistance. She is very happy to have completed the course and in so doing to have helped Pieta House to continue their efforts in prevention of suicide and self-harm. Pieta House have a number of centres around the country and the one local to us is Pieta House West in Tuam (telephone 093-25586, email mary@pieta.ie).

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(30 hours per week) in Roscommon The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe transportation of the members to and from Cuisle Holiday Centre and assisting with the delivery of services to members engaging in personal and activation programmes in the Centre A full copy of the job description is available on our website www.iwa.ie

To apply, please submit a current CV and cover letter to hr@iwa.ie Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15th October 2015 IWA is an equal opportunity employer

VAN DRIVER REQUIRED

Driver required for Roscommon based courier company Must be over 25 years of age. Experience in multi-drop would be an advantage but not essential. Training will be provided.

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New appointment at well-known local medical practice Dr Wojciech Wawrzynek, Dr Michael Lynn and their team would like to welcome Dr Fiona Sweeney as partner in their medical practice – The Medical Centre, St Coman’s Park, Roscommon. Dr Sweeney is from Stonepark, Roscommon and was educated in the Convent of Mercy Primary and Secondary schools, Roscommon town. Dr Sweeney completed her medical degree in The Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, graduating in 2004. She went on to successfully complete her specialist training in General Practice. Dr Sweeney has a keen interest in women’s health, paediatrics and dermatology, with diplomas in each area. Dr Sweeney provides family planning services including mirena coil and implanon insertion. The Medical Centre, based in St Coman’s Park, Roscommon was originally founded by Dr Michael Lynn in 1979 and has grown significantly over the years. The practice consists of Dr Michael Lynn, Dr Wojciech Wawrzynek and Dr Fiona Sweeney, their nursing staff Christine Smith and Niamh Conroy, along with their administrative staff Anne Maria McDermott, Jean Nally and Elizabeth Hanly. Not only do we provide the expected services found in general practice but we also provide specialist services including minor surgery, ultrasound scanning, women’s health, STI screening and travel vaccinations, which we hope give our patients a more satisfying experience when they visit our practice. We are open from 8.30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday and operate on an appointment basis, but emergencies will be accommodated. Please consult our website www. roscommonmedicalcentre.com or call the practice on 090-6626769 for further information.

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NUI Galway Graduate Jobs Fair on Tuesday Over 70 actively recruiting companies across all industries will feature at the NUI Galway Graduate Jobs Fair on Tuesday, 6 October from 12.30-4 pm in the Bailey Allen Hall. The Graduate Jobs Fair will showcase graduate employment opportunities for students and graduates from all disciplines, with a diverse number of fields such as accountancy, IT, law, science, retail, civil and public sectors, and consultancy. Major local employers such as Medtronic, SAP, Enterprise Ireland and Smyths will attend, in addition to international companies including Abbott, SITA Inc., Pepper Asset Servicing and Gerson Lehrman Group. Details on participating exhibitors is available from www.nuigalway.ie/careers.

Pictured at the opening of the new SuperValu store in Athlone were Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu; Special Olympics gold medallist Shauna Stewart from Athlone; Mary Croughan, Store owner and Stephen O’Connor (aged 8) from Athlone, who was the first customer at the new SuperValu Athlone store!

SuperValu creates 55 new jobs in Athlone SuperValu has announced that 55 new jobs have been created at its new store in Athlone. The premises is located on Ballymahon Road in Athlone

and operated by local retailer Mary Croughan. The 10,000 square feet store represents a total investment of €5.3 million. This development

is indicative of the growing momentum behind the SuperValu brand, with the retailer investing €18 million in store developments in

2015, adding 280 jobs to the SuperValu network. SuperValu now serves over 2.6 million customers every week and has 223 stores nationwide.

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Roscommon’s favourite broadband provider’ From Stephen Dunlop and David Forde, the Purple Flag assessors, with some of Carrick-on-Shannon’s Purple Flag Team at the Michael Warren Sculpture ‘Sea of Cortez’ outside Victoria Hall. Photograph courtesy of Keith Nolan Photography.

Carrick Chamber proud to ﬂy the purple ﬂag! Carrick-on-Shannon has become the first small town in Ireland to be awarded the Purple Flag. The award is given to towns and cities based on 30 different criteria for vibrant and safe evening and night-time economies. The announcement was made by Carrick Chamber, following months of hard work in conjunction with

Leitrim County Council. It has been heralded as a fantastic achievement for the town and the local economy. Gerry Faughnan, Chamber President, said: “The Level of cooperation from Carrick’s businesses and local groups has been unprecedented. I would like to thank all the people who gave of their time and experience. I would also like to fully

acknowledge that without Frank Curran, CEO Leitrim County Council, and his enthusiasm from the start, this project would have gone nowhere.” The Carrick Chamber see the award as a stepping stone in the continuing development of a vibrant and safe night-time environment for both residents and visitors.

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action

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This afternoon’s racing takes place in Powerstown Park, in Clonmel with an all flat card starting at 2.05pm. There is action at 2 venues tomorrow, at 1.55pm on the turf over the sticks at Gowran Park, the first of a two day all national hunt meeting and at 6.05pm on the all weather at Dundalk. On Saturday the first at Gowran Park is off at 2.20pm. Sunday Tipperary sees a mixed card opening with 3 flat races and 5 national hunt featuring the Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle first away at 2.05pm. Prix de L’Arc weekend at Longchamp on Sunday as Treve attempts to win 3 in a row from a field that includes 2 Irish runners, Aidan Obrien’s Found and Dermot Weld’s Free Eagle, the Irish Derby winner Jack Hobbs and the French Derby winner New Bay in the 17 runners still standing. John Gosden’s Epsom Derby victor Golden Horn is expected to be supplemented today at a cost of £120,000 and if he is Jack Hobbs is unlikely to run. Adrian Joyce continues to produce winners from his Curraghboy yard where he has horses in training when his Coach Bombay made it two on the trot last Friday for owner Sean Dalton. Fran Berry had his mount in the van throughout and taking over entering the straight he drove out Coach Bombay at the distance to win by 1¾l from Jessamine.

Review for Lenebane On a fine September Monday afternoon racing opened at Lenebane with a result for the punters as the John Oxx trained and

Declan McDonagh ridden 11/8 favourite Red Stars won the 2-Y-O 7f race by 2½l and the same from Lady Valeur and Palmones. The 7f handicap over the same distance for 3-Y-O’s and upwards also went to the punters choice Willie McCreery’s Expreso Brasileiro at 9/4 from Oor Jock and High Focus. Ger Lyons and jockey Colm Keane provided first relief for the layers winning the third with 33/1 outsider Cape Aqraan from Ebazziyr, 16/1, and Bunk Off Early, 10/1, putting paid to the jackpot. The final flat race of the year at Roscommon was won by Colin Bowe’s Tawseef at 8/1. Racing over the birch started with the Grade 3 Kilbegnet Novice Chase with a small field of 4. The market was dominated by Henry de Bromhead’s Sizing Platinum and Gordon Elliott’s The Game Changer. Sizing Platnium led into the straight where he was quickly joined by The Game Changer who went on from the last to win by 2½l. King of the Picts finished 3rd. The final chase for the season the 2m 5f handicap was won by the joint 2nd favourite Colm’s Dream from Churchfield Champ and As De Pique. The favourite Shield, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Barry Geraghty for JP McManus, finished in 4th. There was an amazing incident in the race when after a mistake at the 6th Jody McGarvey, on Old Supporter, was out of the saddle on his way to oblivion when Danny Mullins, on Clondaw Dude grabbed him and pushed him back into the saddle. Well worth finding and looking at it on Facebook. The maiden hurdle saw a rare jump run-

Tawseef wins from the grey Mallory Heights and Smiler on the rails.

ner from David Wachman’s yard but Time For Action found one too good for him in Edith Somerville ridden by Andrew Lynch for Sabrina Harty. The Barry Connell owned favourite Rocky Bleier weakened 3 out. Last Goodbye won the bumper for Wexford trainer Liz Doyle ridden by Finny Maguire. The horse finished 8th on his debut in the Land Rover Bumper at the Punchestown Festival and the even money favourite sent punters home happy ending racing at Lenebane for 2015. A very sentimental winner for the Doyle’s this was the last horse purchased by Liz for her father who passed away 12 months ago and hence the name. Once again the days tote aggregate was well up from € 113,870 to € 158,793 showing the increasing popularity of the venue.

General News

by Tom Red Edith Somerville skips the last flight under Andrew Lynch.

There was a very unsavoury incident after the last race at Southwell on Tuesday when Irish jockey Aidan Coleman was set on in the jockey’s room. The jockey had finished last of 5 on the complete outsider Sawwala received minor injuries. Four people, including two men and one woman on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, were arrested along with a woman arrested on suspicion of obstructing police. Ralph Beckett along with connections of

Secret Gesture, demoted last month, failed in their bid to have the horse reinstated as the winner of the Arlington Grade 1 Beverley D Stakes. US stewards announced their decision last week rejecting the appeal. They had succeeded in getting the disqualified Simple Verse reinstated as winner of the Doncaster St Leger a week earlier.

Point to Point Corner With the cancellation of Saturday’s meeting at Loughbrickland in Down there is only one meeting this weekend, nearer to home, when the Westmeath’s race at Castletowngeoghan outside Mullingar in Westmeath starting at 2.00pm. There will be schooling allowed after racing. The point to point season opened last Saturday at Toomebridge with the times champion wasting no time getting off the mark winning the opener on Ballycash for handler Colin McKeever. On Sunday racing at Athlacca he added two more winners to his tally and is joint leader with Barry O’Neill, 3rd last season, after the first weekend. Jamie Codd, runner-up last year, was in the wars in the Open when coming to grief in the open and will be on the sidelines for a while with 4 cracked ribs, lung and liver damage. Here’s wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Boyle Golf Club Well done to Brendan & Susan Gaffney who were presented with the Boyle Motor Works Cup last Sunday evening following their win in the Boyle Motor Works Mixed Foursomes. The full results were – 1st Brendan & Susan Gaffney, 2nd Patrick Egan & Claire Cryan, 3rd John McGuinn & Paula Cull. Last Sunday’s 18-hole sponsored by Conor Dowling and Deirdre O’Reilly was won by Tommy King with a score of 62. 2nd was Jim Mooney (63), Gross winner was Gary Carty, 3rd was Pat Conroy (65). The result saw Gary Carty crowned ‘Golfer of the Year 2015’ for the second year running with Charlie O’Donnell 2nd and Jim Mooney 3rd. The weekly 9-hole was won by Pat Conroy with 20 points followed closely by Charlie O’Donnell on 19 points. The Winter League commences this week and can be played between Thursday and Sunday. The weekly 9-hole will run from Monday to Sunday for the next three weeks. The outing to Portumna Golf Club takes place on Saturday. Cost is €40 per person including golf, meal and prizes. Best of luck to the ladies who play in the Roscommon Cup on Saturday October 3rd. In other news, the men’s, ladies’ & management monthly meetings take place on Wednesday, October 7th.

Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club Ladies: Open Day every Tuesday. The great weather, Brenda’s organisational skills, the teams taking part and

the wonderful meal served by the Bunker Bar all made Saturday’s Nine and Dine great fun. Well done to the winning team of Martina Gallagher, Ger Farry and Teresa Kenoy. Second place went to Hillary Collins, Ger Prendiville and Kathleen Cox. Lidl Garvey and Lynch Cups: Play your third round this week if you get a chance, as the weather forecast looks good. The deadline for the third round is October 10th. Congratulations from all of us in Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club to Joe and Rosie Dolan on winning the Leitrim Guardian Person of the Year Award for 2016. Winter Alliance: The Captains for this year’s alliance are Frances Molloy and Mary Molloy. The Alliance will run on the first Saturday of every month, starting on November 7th. The Ladies AGM will be held on Friday, October 9th at 8 pm.

Castlerea Golf Club The results of this week’s Men’s Competition, sponsored by Silke’s Bar, are as follows – 1st: John Caulfield, 62; 2nd: Michael Mulligan, 64; Cat. 1: Kieran Rosney, 67; Cat. 2: Paul Connaughton, 65; Cat. 3: Johnny Mahoney, 67. Next Sunday’s competition is sponsored by Kelly Henry Medical Centre and the Ladies competition which takes place on Tuesday, 4th of October is sponsored by Keith Revins. The winners of the girls and boys section of the Ladies Captain’s Prize for Juniors were Rachel Mulligan and Jack McDonnell respectively.

Roscommon Golf Club Congratulations to Peter Geraghty,

winner of President Cathal McConn’s Prize 2015 and hard luck to runner-up Paul Hoare. The presentation of prizes took place in a packed clubhouse on Saturday night. Captain Ken Kearney introduced President Cathal McConn and outlined his outstanding contribution to the club and his promotion of the game through his involvement in the Connacht branch of the G.U.I. He spoke of the great honour for the club when Cathal was appointed as Irish Boys Captain, a position which he is carrying out with distinction. In his presidential address Cathal complimented the wonderful work which all the representatives on the various committees are doing for the club. He said that he was particularly proud that Roscommon is one of the few clubs where the membership has grown in recent years. Cathal gave special mention to Ian Gannon and the course staff on the fantastic work which they are doing in keeping the course in top class condition. He also praised Bryan Keogh and his staff for the wonderful service which they are providing to the members. The winner of Sunday’s competition, sponsored by Hynes Pharmacy, was Michael Connaughton with 40 points. Jack Sharkey finished in second place with 38 points. Brian Feeley won the gross prize with 29 points and Michael Costello was in third place with 37 points. Margaret Egan won the ladies’ 9-hole competition with 20 points (back 6) and Patricia Donnelly was in second place with 20 points also. The winner of the ladies’ Tuesday competition, sponsored by Satara

Winners of President Cathal McConn’s prizes to the ladies at Roscommon Golf Club. Back: Mary O’Gara 5th, Margaret Brennan 3rd, Patricia Donnelly 2nd, Carmel Walker 1st 18 holes, Gertie Spillane 2nd 18 holes. Front: Anna Higgins junior prize, President Cathal McConn, Lady Captain Marie McManus, Mary O’Keeffe, winner of the President’s Prize, Captain Ken Kearney.

Winners of President Catha McConn’s prizes to the men at Roscommon Golf Club. Back: Patrick Farnon, quarter finalist, Allan Hill, 2nd junior prize, Ben McGahan, 1st junior prize, Albert O’Connor, semi-finalist, Richard Browne, semi-finalist, Eddie Keane, quarter-finalist, Sean Fayne, quarter-finalist. Front: Eoin O’Dowd, beginner’s prize, President Cathal McConn, Peter Geraghty, winner of the President’s Prize, Paul Hoare, runner-up, Captain Ken Kearney.

Boutique, was Joan Hannon with 36 points. Yvonne Waldron was in second place with 33 points. Bertie Fallon was the winner of the Over 55’s competition on Thursday. Michael Brennan was in second place and Jim

Tunney was in third place. Mary Pender won the ladies’ competition and Kay Ruane was in second place. Madeline Daly was in third place and Margaret Egan was in fourth place. There is an Open Over 55’s

competition on Thursday and the usual Open Friday competition. Believe it or not the first of the Christmas Hamper competitions (Mixed), sponsored by Barr An Raille, takes place on Sunday.

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Soccer ﬁxtures Saturday 3rd October The Herald Premier Division (7.45 pm) Moore Utd v Skyvalley Rovers. S. O’Brien Sunday 4th October Connacht Junior Cup 1st Round (2 pm) Ballyhaunis Town v Lough Harps Gurteen Celtic v KC Celtic Loughglynn Utd v Barna/ Furbo. R. Stokes Roscommon Utd v NUIG Galway B. M. Hachett Shiven Rovers v Dynamo Blues. D. Dully Kilkerrin Utd v West Utd. J. McCrossan CP Ajax v Corofin Utd. G. Carmody Kiltimagh/Knock B v Glen Celtic Herald Premier Division (2 pm) Dysart FC v Castlerea Celtic. E. Deering St. John’s Athletic FC v MD Town. C. O’Reilly Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (2 pm) Rahara Rovers v Ahascragh Utd. T. Cormican Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (2 pm) Skyvalley Rovers B v Cloonfad Utd B (11 am). A. Goncalves Moylough 79 v St. John’s Athletic B. W. Stokes MD Town B v Moore Utd B. N. Larkin

WIN OF WEEKEND Brazukas’ Brazilian boys bounced Bangor Hibs out of the FAI Junior Cup with an impressive 3-0 win.

GAME OF WEEKEND Skyvalley Rovers needed extra-time to see off Premier Division new boys, MD Town, Rovers eventually running out 2-1 winners in the FAI Junior Cup second round.

Walkover of the Weekend Michael O’Connor, Roscommon Leisure Zone pictured presenting clothing and equipment to St. John’s Athletic. Pictured were Paddy Coffey, St. John’s Athletic President, Liam Kenny, St. John’s Athletic Chairman, Michael O’Connor, Roscommon Leisure Zone and Niall Kelly, St. John’s Athletic Secretary. Roscommon Leisure Zone are the main sponsors of St. John’s Athletic. Picture: Andrew Fox

Cup cheer for local clubs The second round of the FAI Junior Cup took centre-stage last weekend and by and large it was a good day for the Roscommon & District League teams. Premier Division sides Castlerea Celtic and Dysart both enjoyed impressive wins, Castlerea with a 3-1 away win over the Mayo Super League side Ballyglass, Dysart thumping Mayo League Premier side Glenhest Rovers 4-0. Moore United made the long journey to Achill and came away with a 4-1 win against the Mayo Premier B side, Achill Rovers. Division 1 side Brazukas launched themselves into the next round with a 3-0 win over the Mayo Premier side Bangor Hibs, while Cloonfad United were unlucky to be beaten 2-1 away to Sligo Superleague side, Strand Celtic.

Creggs RFC Report Carrick 15 Creggs 2nds 0: Carrick proved too strong for Creggs in Saturday’s friendly fixture played in ideal conditions at Carrick’s new grounds. With the J2 league starting next weekend, this was a useful exercise for both teams, with Carrick’s greater cohesion helping them to a hard-earned victory against the recently reformed Creggs 2nds team. Carrick led 5-0 at half-time, and confirmed their superiority with two tries in quick succession midway through the second half. Creggs battled bravely to the end, with experienced campaigners Kieran Coyne, Noel Flynn, Paul McNeill, Alan Glennon and Kieran Ryan providing leadership alongside Brian Coady, Enda Tully, Conor Deane, David Hoare and Jonny Pontier. Creggs face Portumna in their opening J2 League fixture (away) next Sunday. Creggs: Sean McNeill, Conor Deane, David Feeney, Tom Deane, Jonny Pontier, David Hoare, Noel Flynn, Brian Coady, Enda Tully, Peter Heavey, Alan Glennon, Declan Nee, Kieran Ryan, Kieran Coyne, Rory O’Donoghue, Paul McNeill, Damien Nolan. Connacht Junior League: Loughrea 6 Creggs 13: Loughrea has not been a happy hunting ground for Creggs in recent years but on Sunday a youthful

In an all-Roscommon clash, Premier side Skyvalley Rovers edged out newly-promoted MD Town 2-1 after extratime, Alan Naughton with the winner five minutes into the first period. Division 2 side Roscommon United were beaten 7-1 at home by the Mayo Super League side Ballyheane. Jamie Bracken scored for the inexperienced home side who were well beaten by one of the top sides in the Mayo League. Glen Celtic travelled to Ballina but were unfortunate to be beaten 3-2 on penalties after the game finished 2- 2 after extra-time. Ballinasloe Town and Ballaghaderreen received walkovers against Iorras Aontaithe, and Straide/Foxford United respectively.

Ballinasloe’s ill-fated fixture against Iorras Aontaithe didn’t go ahead which led to a sigh of relief from at least one regional soccer journalist, whose grasp of Gaeilge remains untested.

Kilkerrin close in Division One: Kilkerrin United closed the gap on leaders Shiven Rovers and Brazukas with a hardearned 1-1 draw away to Ballinasloe. Elsewhere, Ballaghaderreen were 2-1 winners over a luckless Ahascragh United away from home. Dillon Kennedy won all three points when he scored their second from close-range with just five minutes left to play.

Leaders lose Division Two: Leaders MD Town were beaten 2-1 at home by Skyvalley Rovers as a single point now separates the top three. Elsewhere, CP Ajax had an impressive 3-1 win away to Moore United and KC Celtic beat St John’s Athletic 2-1 at Lecarrow in a game that could have gone either way.

THE GAIN LINE Creggs side left with 3 league points and the PJ Forde trophy which is contested annually in memory of the Loughrea second row whose untimely death cast a pall over his club’s last Junior Cup success following a titanic final with Creggs in 1982. On Sunday the game was played in perfect conditions, albeit influenced by a wind which on the day appeared specific to the venue. Creggs playing into the wind were quickly forced on the defensive but Loughrea’s normally reliable full-back Padraig Burke was having an off-day with his boot and having missed a number of kickable chances earlier only opened his account in the 35th minute with a penalty from 30 metres. This was cancelled by a Shane Dowd penalty goal four minutes later. Just after the turnaround Burke added a second penalty but again Dowd, who made a most impressive senior debut, eclipsed that effort with a classic chip and chase, gathering his own kick to cross in the right-hand corner. This score put Creggs ahead for the first time and that lead was increased after 22 minutes when Stephen Crehan, by then at full-back, finished off a back-line movement with a spectacular try into the left corner. The ball was flashed out the back-line, all

of the three-quarters involved, Dowd contributing a neat reverse flick but Crehan still had it all to do when hitting the line at the half-way mark. Like his out-half earlier he chipped his defender, gathered the rebound and out-paced the cover to leave his side a seven-point cushion heading into the last quarter. That lead was never really threatened, Creggs controlled matters from thereon and comfortably closed out the game. Rolling substitutes are allowed in the league for the first time this season and on Sunday Creggs availed of this to good effect. In the pack, Kevin Brandon, Tom Oates and Tom Fleming stood out. Of the backs, along with Dowd, Andrew Callaghan and his brother Tom put in huge shifts respectively at scrum-half and centre. Creggs have no game this weekend, league resumes the following weekend with the first home game against NUIG, time and date to be confirmed. Creggs: R Collins, P Leetch, R O’Brollocháin, T Callaghan, S Crehan, S Dowd, A Callaghan, K Brandon, P Lohan, M Brandon, B Donoghue, T Oates, E Conlon, S O’Higgins, T Fleming. Replacements: K Rushe, A Leetch, N Walker, B Egan, J Jones.

Ireland v Italy: Creggs Rugby event The Rugby World Cup gets really serious for Ireland this Sunday and Creggs Rugby has teamed up with the Holywood Bar, in Castle Street, Roscommon on this occasion for a live event. If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the match on Sunday, Ireland v Italy (kick-off 4.45 pm) will be shown on big screens at this Creggs/Hollywood event. So we urge members, players, and everyone who would like to meet up to come along and support the Irish team. There is no cover charge. We will also have a ‘predict the score’ competition. We’re looking forward to seeing you there for the rugby and the craic!

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An exciting new era for Roscommon football It was probably the worst-kept secret in the history of Roscommon GAA that Kevin McStay would be the new Roscommon team manager along with Fergal O’Donnell. With all due respect to all the others who were mentioned in connection with the job, this is the management team that the vast majority of Roscommon GAA fans wanted to see in place. In fact in my view we couldn’t have got any better. I am glad that they have been given a three-term with an option on a fourth because I reckon it will take that long to bring this Roscommon team to real-

ise their very best potential. At the present time we are miles away from the likes of Dublin, Kerry, Tyrone and Mayo – and that’s a fact. However I am certain that whatever is in that squad of Roscommon players Kevin and Fergie and his management team will get it out of them. This announcement is very exciting and when you add Liam McHale, David Casey and Stephen Bohan into the mix you have loads of coaching ability and experience. But before anyone gets carried away this new management team have a massive job on their hands. Roscommon will be

hoping to stay in Division One of the league but it may well be that relegation to Division Two will be a reality in 2016. However it might well be that we might have to take a step back to take two forward. Remember that Roscommon have not beaten Galway or Mayo in the senior football championship since 2001. That situation will have to change if we are to make any progress at all. Knowing Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell as I do, there will be no stone left unturned in terms of preparation and training. Every Roscommon player and po-

tential player should have a pep in their step today. It is a very exciting announcement. Whether we are good enough to go far is another matter. But I for one am really looking forward to finding out over the next three or four years. The great work of John Evans and his team must be acknowledged, but this is the start of a new era. Well done to all concerned on this appointment and with the backing of great Roscommon men like Sean Mulryan and others, we can look forward to the future with confidence. Personally I can’t wait for 2016 to start.

Intermediate showdown

Unique ﬁnal ahead after day of shocks

This Sunday in Strokestown we have another unique county final when the junior football champions for the past two years Michael Glavey’s and Fuerty meet in the 2015 Intermediate final. If ever there was a 50-50 game then this was it. Both sides have been impressive in their run to the final and both will have designs on the title. Both teams have got the final by upsetting the odds in the semi-finals and the final should draw a huge crowd. I think it will be a great game. Just one thing that has been very noticeable in the club football championships is that the clubs in the senior and intermediate championships that got directly into the semi-finals have all been beaten. Maybe it is an advantage to play a quarter-final and not to have to wait for a long period of time for a semi-final and maybe it is something that the powers-that-be will have to look at for next year.

What a day it was in Kiltoom last Sunday. There I was nice and smug after having a good week on the prediction front the previous week and then along comes the county semi-finals at the weekend which produced two big surprises and two good games of football too. The St Brigid’s run had to come to an end at some point. They have been magnificent champions and have given so much enjoyment to their supporters and to football supporters in the county in general. They won their All-Ireland, a number of Connacht titles and winning five Roscommon championships in a row is some achievement. With the great underage success that they have been enjoying over the past few years I have no doubt that it will not be long before they are back in the winners’ enclosure again. But all credit to Clann na nGael. They are coming good at just the right time. They were very ordinary earlier in this championship but in recent games there were signs that it was finally coming together for Paul Curran and his team. In the game against Castlerea, Clann played some very good football and they took that a step further on Sunday last. The key was the performances of Cathal and Donie Shine. Both were excellent and led the team from the front. But it wasn’t a two-man effort. Fergal Lennon and Jack Connaughton were outstanding in the half-back line and both are excellent young players. When you add in lads like David Flynn, Ultan Harney, Matt Scally, Jamie Fahy, Graham Pettit and Ruari McManus, this is a fine Clann team. The huge following that there is in the Johnstown area for Clann na nGael was evident at the final whistle when hundreds of their supporters flooded on to the field in a genuine show of emotion. Those of us who are old enough can remember a time when Clann ruled the roost in Roscommon club football. It is almost 20 years since they dined at the top table and now they are back and it is unique final that no one would have predicted. Clann may have lost three

Marvellous Rugby World Cup… The Rugby World Cup is going really well for Ireland so far. The wins achieved against Canada and Romania have been impressive and Joe Schmidt has used almost all the players on his panel. It is going to get a little more difficult now, with Italy and France on the way. I know that it is early days yet but the Irish team has looked good so far. However I just hope that no one in the media gets carried away. If we do not beat both Italy and France then it will be impossible for us to get to the semi-finals. We should certainly be able to beat Italy next Sunday. The England v Wales game last Saturday night was incredible. Why England went for the try and not the draw towards the end of that game defied logic. Now England will have to beat Australia next weekend to qualify for the quarter-finals. It would be sensational if England were knocked out at the group stage. It has been a marvellous World Cup so far. There have been some one-sided games but there have been no games where a team has been absolutely slaughtered like we saw in previous World Cups. The grounds have been full for every game and the atmosphere has been excellent. Credit where it is due.

That’s my boy! Clann na nGael v St Brigid’s: Matt (senior) and Matt Scally celebrate after the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

games in this championship, but they are in the final on merit. There in the final on merit as well are Padraig Pearses. They have so many good players that I thought that they were the big underachievers – until last Sunday that is. Anyone who saw them playing against Roscommon Gaels earlier in the championship would not have given them a prayer last Sunday, but they were a team transformed, and Shane Curran and his management team had them ready for action against Roscommon Gaels. Pearses won the tactical battle hands down and they blew the Gaels away with their intense tacking and excellent counter-attacking. They had many

stars on the day but Davy Murray, Niall Daly and Hubert Darcy led the way and they were out of sight a long time before the final whistle. It is hard to believe that Pearses have never won a Roscommon senior football championship title. Is this their year? They certainly have the players to do it but they have to perform on the big day and they have flopped more than once on the big occasion. One thing is for certain, the final will be a mouth-watering affair and is very much a 50/50 game. If Pearses can win it this year they will build a statue to Shane Curran at Pairc an Piarsiagh! It will be the battle of the Currans as Paul and Shane go head to head!

Great golf, obscene earnings So Jordan Spieth ended the year as the top golfer in the world. I suppose it is only right that anyone who wins two majors and finishes second in the other two is the top dog. Now we have Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Jason Day who are the top three golfers in the world and there is a new order now at the top in the game. However, I cannot leave the golfing season without mentioning the obscene and immoral amount of money that these guys get. Jordan Spieth last Sunday night received a cheque for 11 and a half million dollars. He will add that to the 12 million that he has already won this season alone. That does not count the sponsorship he receives, which amounts to at least 10 million more. When you look at families walking thousands of miles to try and make a better life for themselves from Syria and Africa, it puts it into perspective. Then you look at a 21-year-old American kid who makes at least 50 million dollars for playing golf this year. It is totally immoral and is never mentioned in any media that I am aware of. I realise that it is not only in golf that it happens. Last weekend Floyd Mayweather admitted that he has ‘earned’ 700 million dollars in his career. Meanwhile we have the likes of Wayne Rooney getting over 200,000 pounds sterling per week, to play soccer in the Premier League. One-tenth of the money available at the top level in sport would keep these people in luxury for the rest of their lives. I wonder why it is never ever discussed on TV, on radio or in the newspapers.

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In the senior football championship we have a novel pairing which was decided last Sunday and in the IFC we also have a final pairing that few would have predicted at the start of the championship when the junior champions from each of the last two years, Fuerty and Michael Glavey’s, go head to head in Strokestown for the Jimmy Murray Cup. It has been a super year for both teams, both having played some great football to get to the final. Glavey’s have been a revelation as their young team have swept into the final playing some sensational attacking football. Having played really well in the Tansey Cup, Glavey’s fought their way into the quarter-finals from tier 2 of the championship without any fuss and they knocked out a very experienced St Dominic’s side in the quarter-final, by a single point. Then in the semi-final the Ballinloughbased side were given no hope against the hot favourites Tulsk, but they came through by a point after a severe test of character. They are in this final totally on merit. Glavey’s have a very young and inexperienced team, but they are excellent young players. The likes of captain of the side Shane O’Malley, county star Darren O’Malley, U-21 star Conor Hussey,

Caoileann Fitzmaurice, Gary Patterson, Stephen Comer and the prolific Andrew Glennon are top class young players. Indeed Andrew Glennon has been a revelation this year and his trusty left foot has put many a team to the sword. It will be interesting to see how Fuerty cope with him on Sunday. Fuerty come into the final with a definite edge over their rivals in terms of experience. In Eamon and Thomas Bannon, Philip Neilan, Eoin Whyte, Peter Kellehan, Fran Hanlon, Gearoid Ennis and Niall Kilroy, they have outstanding players who have been performing at this level for many years past. Experience is vital in any final and Fuerty have it here for sure. For years Michael Glavey’s have been in the doldrums, but a win on Sunday would represent the culmination of a sensational change in fortunes for the club. Fuerty have improved with every season in recent years and their experience of winning a Connacht junior title and playing in an All-Ireland junior club final should definitely be an advantage to them on Sunday. Fuerty may have the edge in experience but the way that Glavey’s withstood the late rally from Tulsk in the semi-final speaks volumes for their character. I find this an incredibly difficult game to call.

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he told me that everyone in the club is looking forward to the big game and says that it is a 50/50 match. “We have had a great year so far certainly. We were unlucky to have been relegated to the Tansey Cup last year but we have done very well in that competition this year and it gave us great confidence for the championship. “We have a very young panel of players and we have recruited a few of last year’s minors and they have been doing very well. Our oldest starting player on Sunday is Darren O’Malley, who is just 24, so we are very inexperienced – but it is great to

be working with so many talented underage players. “It has been a great year for us in the championship. We have had a few tight squeezes in a few of the games but the lads have done really well to have reached this final and now it’s a 50/50 game. “We started in the championship in tier 2 and we were confident that we would do well in that group. Once we got to the quarter-finals we could relax and when we beat St Dominic’s by a point in that game we grew in confidence. “In the semi-final against Tulsk we were written off by everyone and we went

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Hodson Bay Hotel Group Intermediate Football Championship Final Fuerty v Michael Glavey’s on Sunday in Strokestown at 3.30 pm

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It has been a massive few years for the Fuerty football team. Two years ago they defeated Michael Glavey’s to win the county junior championship. Then the following spring they contested the AllIreland junior club final in Croke Park, losing out to Twomilehouse of Kildare. Later in the summer Fuerty were unlucky not to have made the final of the intermediate championship, but they have made no mistake this year and now they face Michael Glavey’s in Sunday’s final. Malachy Gately has managed Fuerty for the past three years and he is preparing for Sunday’s game in a philosophical mood. The common view is that this is a 50/50 game and that is a view shared by the popular Fuerty team boss. “Everyone is fit and well in preparation for Sunday. We have played some great football when we needed to. We performed well against Kilbride and against Oran and the lads are in this final on merit. One more good performance to go, hopefully. “People tend to say that we have a settled panel for the past three years but one of the lads pointed out to me during the week that of the panel of 30 or so that togged out for the All-Ireland junior final in Croke

Park in January 2014, 15 players have left the panel and we have 14 new players to replace them. I never realised that there was such a turnover and it is a credit to the players that we are in this final on Sunday. “People have been saying that we have a big advantage against Michael Glavey’s in terms of experience, but in reality we have one more year at this level then they have and that’s all. “In addition they have many players who have played at Division One level at U-21, minor and U-16…they have players with plenty of experience at underage county level. Make no mistake, we are facing a very good side on Sunday. “But there is no doubt that this is a great opportunity for both sides on Sunday. Fuerty have not played at senior level since the 1930’s so it would be fantastic to win this game. I’m sure Glavey’s are looking at this game the same way too. “I have huge admiration for our players. Remember that we have two senior hurling teams in this parish. We have had some of the younger players involved with Roscommon CBS and who have played at underage level for Roscommon as well. They are so dedicated, it is a credit to them that we are in this final.

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT GAA ﬁxtures

Sunday 4th of October Hodson Bay Hotel Group IFC Final At Strokestown: Fuerty v Michael Glavey’s. 3.30 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group SFC Relegation Play-off At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Kilmore. 12 pm Hodson Bay Hotel Group Junior B Football Championship At Tulsk: Elphin B v St. Aidan’s B. 12 pm King & Moffatt Group O’Rourke Cup Semi-Final At Boyle: Boyle v Roscommon Gaels. 12 pm King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division Three At Tarmonbarry: St. Barry’s v Kilglass Gaels. 12 pm

St Brigid’s Monster Auction 2015 St. Brigid’s GAA club are hosting a monster auction this Sunday from 2 pm at their clubhouse in Kiltoom. Proceeds from this year’s auction will go towards the club’s continued development of facilities and also to the day to day running of the club itself. The club are therefore seeking goods in saleable condition for the auction, which can be either new

or second-hand. Sought after items include; working electrical equipment, furniture, services, livestock, vouchers, fuel, bric-a-brac, or unwanted gifts. The club have asked all patrons to contribute whatever they can to a worthwhile cause. People wishing to bid at the auction must purchase a catalogue with a bidding number which will cost

€3 and is available on entry to the hall. To arrange a collection before the deadline closes tonight please contact one of the committee members: Dermot Ryan (086) 7725128, Tomás Beades (086) 0876933, Barry Donnelly (086) 8504676, Gerry McInerney (086) 8103665, or Ger Aherne (087) 1787397.

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Ladies GAA ﬁxtures Saturday 3rd October Percy French Hotel sponsored Junior Championship Final At Knockcroghery: Ballinameen v Padraig Pearses. 1 pm Truly Irish sponsored Senior Championship Final At Knockcroghery: Clann na nGael v Strokestown. 3.15 pm Sunday October 4th Connacht Intermediate Championship Preliminary Round: Shannon Gaels (Roscommon) v St. Francis (Leitrim). Time & Venue TBC Alan O’Hara Coaches sponsored U-14 Championship Finals Div. 3B Final At Ballyleague: St Ciaran’s/St Michael’s v Elphin. 12 pm Div. 2B Final At Ballyleague: Shannon Gaels v Roscommon Gaels. 12.30 pm Div. 3A Final At Ballyleague: St. Barry’s v Strokestown. 1.30 pm Div. 2A Final At Ballyleague: Eire Óg v Western Gaels. 2 pm Div. 1B Final At Kilbride: Boyle v Padraig Pearses. 3 pm Div. 1A Final At Kilbride: St. Dominic’s v Clann na nGael. 4.30 pm

Underage GAA ﬁxtures Thursday, October 1st Chillout Firewood U-16 Hurling Championship At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Four Roads. 6 pm Friday October 2nd Connaughton Fuels Minor Football Championship Division 1 Semi-Final At Kiltoom: St Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 7.30 pm Saturday October 3rd Connaughton Fuels Minor Football Championship Division 2 Semi-Final At Strokestown: Strokestown v St Faithleach’s. 1 pm Tulsk Fuels U-12 Summer Football League Division 3 Final At Mulhern Park: Clann na nGael B v St Aidan’s. 4 pm Tulsk Fuels U-12 Summer Football League Division 1 Final At Mulhern Park: St Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 5.30 pm Tulsk Fuels U-12 Summer Football League Division 4 Final At Orchard Park: Shannon Gaels v St Barry’s. 4 pm Tulsk Fuels U-12 Summer Football League Division 2 Final At Orchard Park: St Michael’s v Kilbride. 5.30 pm Tulsk Fuels U-12 Summer Football League Division 5 Final At Rockfield, Oran: St Croan’s v Roscommon Gaels B. 5.30 pm Sunday October 4th Shane Beirne Shield Final sponsored by Cryan’s Hotel At Tulsk: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Barry’s. 12 pm Connaughton Fuels Minor Division 4 Football Championship Final At Strokestown: Eire Óg v St Croan’s. 1.30 pm

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Strokestown can claim title

Round Robins continue in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon town. Last Friday’s concluded with an exciting final between Charlie’s player Mick Kilroe and Tommy Beirne. Both players threw impressively but it was Kilroe who came out on top with a 4-1 win. There had been some great darts thrown throughout the group and knockout stages, with one of the highlights being a 111 checkout from Jason Hoare. The series of Round Robins continue in the Hollywood Bar this Friday. For more details or to enter your name contact David on (086) 0823180 or join the Facebook page ‘Hollywood Bar Darts Events’. Roscommon Darts AGM: The AGM has been set for this Friday at 8.30 pm in Hannon’s Hotel. All teams must have at least one representative present. Team lists must be submitted and all entry fees must be paid on the night. All welcome. For more on Roscommon Darts check out www.rosdarts.com or the Roscommon Darts Facebook Page.

Truly Irish Roscommon Ladies Football Senior Club Final: Strokestown v Clann na nGael on Saturday in Knockcroghery at 3.15 pm Strokestown will start favourites in Saturday’s ladies county senior final at Knockcroghery. There has been little between the teams this year and indeed Clann beat Strokestown in the league earlier in the season, but Strokestown gained revenge by beating the Johnstown girls in the championship. In the championship Strokestown have been the more impressive side and they swept aside Kilbride in the semi-final. However Clann had a much harder

passage as they prevailed against St Brigid’s in what was an epic game. Strokestown will be looking to the likes of Niamh McHugh, Aisling McAuliffe, Triona Kelly, Laura Brudell, Brona McHugh and Sarah Brudell. The team are managed by Martin McDermott and Dick Togher. Clann, who are managed by Morgan McDonnell, will be looking to the likes of Ruth Finlass, Sinead Farrell, Edel Concannon and Kayleigh Dunning, although there is a doubt about Kayleigh

because of an injury. Clann will be determined to win the title having beaten St Brigid’s in that semi-final but Strokestown look to have more strength throughout the team and they should be able to regain the title they won for the first time in their history two years ago. People Sport Prediction: Strokestown. Note: The junior final between Ballinameen and Padraig Pearses will be the curtain-raiser at 1 pm.

Camogie ﬁxtures McNeill’s Roscommon Senior Club Championship Saturday October 3rd Oran v Athleague Saturday October 10th St Dominic’s v Four Roads Connacht Junior B Semi Final Saturday October 3rd At Tremane: St Dominic’s v Na Brideoga at 3.30 pm

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Fiona into Minor All-Ireland ﬁnal

Fiona Tully continued her recent rich vein of form with an excellent win over Clare’s Doireann Murphy in the Ladies Minor All-Ireland semifinal last Sunday. Using a mixture of skill and awesome power, Fiona dominated from the very beginning and won 21-7, 21-8. Niall McGrath and Mark Nally were defeated in the Intermediate Doubles Connacht final held in Mullingar last Wednesday night week.

Brendan McDonagh is the new Connacht Junior ‘B’ champion after defeating Mayo’s Jonathon Conroy in St. Coman’s. Conroy was a strong opponent and early on Brendan had trouble making any inroads, but the Roscommon man made smart tactical decisions and took the title 2111, 21-14. The last-minute partnership of Cormac O’Brien (Curraghboy) and Aengus Cun-

ningham (St. Coman’s) won the Silver Masters Doubles Connacht title by the skin of their teeth last Saturday in Williamstown. They beat Mayo’s Tom Sweeney and George Millar 14-21, 21-17, 21-16. St. Coman’s Eanna Moran put in a superb performance to beat Sligo’s Cormac Finn 15-5, 15-6 in their U-12 Connacht semi-final held in Fenagh, Co. Leitrim last Saturday.

Shane Naughton (St. Coman’s) and Padraig Coyle (Curraghboy) lost a tight one when they were beaten by Mayo’s Cunnane brothers in the Junior ‘B’ Doubles Connacht Final in Williamstown last Saturday. Mayo took the first 21-12 and looked much stronger. They then went into a 12-3 lead and the match looked over, but the Roscommon duo made a dramatic comeback and actually served ‘gameball’ three times

before succumbing 21-20 in the second. Cathal O’Connor and Michael Fallon were well beaten in the Minor Doubles Connacht final held in Williamstown last Sunday. They lost 21-12, 21-4 to strong Mayo pair Niall Joyce and Patrick Murphy. The 60x30 Juvenile Connacht Finals will be held in St. Coman’s this Saturday at 11 am.

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Senior Team of the Weekend Adam McManus Davy Murray Anthony Butler Shane Pettit Jack Connaughton Graham Pettit Fergal Lennon Cathal Shine Niall Daly Ronan Daly Donie Shine Brian Stack Hubert Darcy Ruari McManus Brian Kelly

Delight of Clann legends! Sunday was an emotional day for Clann na nGael legends of the 1980s and 1990s – the club won multiple county and Connacht titles in that period, and reached several All-Ireland finals – as they witnessed the club’s return to the big time. In our top photograph Jodie Harney and Joey Connaughton celebrate; meanwhile (below) former star Fran Nicholson congratulates Cathal Shine. Pictures: Andrew Fox

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Mystery circles! A new management ploy was seen in Kiltoom last Sunday. Around the pitch-side fencing there were large red, orange and green circles (see Andrew Fox’s photograph) which had been put there prior to the Padraig Pearses v Roscom-

mon Gaels game. Pearses’ manager Shane Curran was remaining tight-lipped about the meaning of it all afterwards but it was certainly something that no one had seen before.

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St Brigid’s needed every ounce of their experience and guile to overcome a dogged Ballinameen side last weekend. Looking back on this game, the Ballinameen management will no doubt bemoan the fact that it took them over 20 minutes to get on the scoreboard. They did improve however, and 2-10 was an impressive tally. St. Brigid’s had no such problems as they exploded into life from the first whistle, making early inroads through Daire Blaine and Eamon Cunnane. In fact, they were unfortunate not to be further ahead after a goalbound effort from Dermot O’Connor came back off the post. Cunnane eventually did find the net when he converted a Jack McDonnell delivery to provide his team with some much-

needed breathing space. Ballinameen kept plugging away though and only trailed by one point at the break thanks in large part to James Tansey’s accurate frees. It was Tansey who really put the cat amongst the pigeons early in the second half as he capitalised on good work from Andrew Beirne to drag Ballinameen back into the game. Joey Cunniffe and Mark Ward then traded scores as this turned into a real championship humdinger with Ballinameen sensing blood. Gerry McDermottroe led a late assault for the north Roscommon men, slotting over a fine free-kick with 15 minutes remaining to give his side the lead. Brigid’s took control of this match in the last ten minutes as points from Jack McDonnell,

Joey Cunniffe and Mark O’Carroll pushed them towards the finish line. Ballinameen still weren’t finished though and James Tansey’s second goal late on provided a grandstand finish. This St. Brigid’s side is nothing if not determined however, Jack McDonnell and Daire Blaine leading the green and red response with scores, before Joey Cunniffe finished the job late in the game. St Brigid’s: P. Martin; S. McBrearty, K. Dolan, J. Grehan; I. Monaghan, M. Grehan, Donie O’Connor; M. Nolan, M. Daly; C. McDonnell (0-1), E. Cunnane (1-1), J. Cunniffe (0-5, three frees); J. McDonnell (0-3, one free), D. Blaine (0-3), Dermot O’Connor (0-1). Subs used: A. Daly for McBrearty (27 mins), M. O’Carroll (0-1) for Monaghan (31 mins), D. Nestor for Donie O’Connor (40 mins), R. Fallon for Dermot O’Connor (44 mins), G. Dunning for Cunnane (45 mins), K. Noonan for C. McDonnell (61 mins).

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Padraig Pearses v Roscommon Gaels in last weekend’s SFC: Niall Daly retains possession despite being on the receiving end of a tackle from Cian Connolly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Ballinameen: J. McDermott; D. Connaughton, J.McDermott, P. Cryan; F. McDermott, E. Keavney (0-1), I. Finneran; A. Cunningham, A. Beirne; M. Ward (0-1), G. McDermottroe (0-3, all frees), P. Brehony (0-1); M. McDermott, P. Keane (0-1, a free), J. Tansey (2-3, two frees).

Sub used: J. Murtagh for M. McDermott (42 mins), A. Harrington for Beirne (56 mins). Man of the Match: Joey Cunniffe (St. Brigids) Vital scores and a cool head.

There may be plenty of county finals and big games going on over the next few weeks, but for these two teams this is a massive clash as their senior status is at stake when the teams meet in Ballintubber. This season started so well for St Croan’s – with an All-Ireland intermediate final appearance in Croke Park in January – but it has been a long year and they have found progress in the senior championship tougher than expected. Nevertheless they have plenty of players who can pull this out of the fire for them on Sunday with the Connaughtons, Ross Timothy, the Smyths and

Mike Holland all key men, to mention just a few. Kilmore have been in this situation before several times. They are the ultimate warriors and they will certainly put up a huge display in this game. I saw them play against Castlerea and Strokestown and they displayed huge character and bottle in both games. Derek Connellan is their talisman for sure but the Caslins, Colm Garvey, Diarmuid Carney, Aaron McEvoy and Jack Sharkey are all experienced seasoned players. I expect an almighty battle but I will be surprised if St Croan’s do not prevail by a couple of points. People Sport Prediction: St Croan’s.

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BACK IN THE BIG TIME Magniﬁcent Clann dethrone champions Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Semi-Final CLANN NA NGAEL

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One of the most remarkable runs in the history of the Roscommon SFC came to an end in Kiltoom last Sunday when five-ina-row champions St Brig-

id’s came a cropper at the hands of their fierce local rivals Clann na nGael in what was a hotly-contested semi-final played in perfect weather conditions in Kiltoom. Displaying all the characteristics that one associated with Brigid’s over the years in the final 10 minutes – when they staged a desperate late rally – the champions found that it wasn’t enough this time and even the most com-

mitted Brigid’s supporter will admit that Clann were the better team on the day and deserved their win. Indee Clann would have been kicking themselves had they not won this game. They were much the better team throughout but they almost threw it away with some bad wides and poor shot selection at vital times. From the start of the match it was clear that Clann meant business. Cathal Shine and Donie Shine were dominating at midfield while behind them, Jack Connaughton and Fergal Lennon were proving the springboard for many attacks. Further upfield Ultan Harney, Jamie Fahy and Ruari McManus were showing well for the ball and Clann

Johnny Dunning of Clann celebrates at the final whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

chose this semi-final to play by far their best game of the season. Brigid’s were off colour and struggled for a lot of

Ruari McManus gets out in front of Niall McInerney to win possession for Clann na nGael. Picture: Andrew Fox

the game. It was only when defeat was staring them in the face that they responded and they just came up short in the end. They have been magnificent champions, and with so much success at underage level in recent years, it will not be long before they are back at the top again. Clann burst from the blocks and led to 0-3 to 00 after only five minutes. Brigid’s responded with two scores but the Johnstown men were ahead by 0-7 to 0-2 by the 25th minute. Brigid’s staged a minirevival before the break which yielded three points from Senan Kilbride (free), Karol Mannion (free) and Cathal McHugh, to leave the half-time score at Clann na nGael 0-7 St Brigid’s 05. St Brigid’s cause was not helped when talisman Frankie Dolan got a black card in the 13th minute. Cathal Shine extended the Clann lead on the resumption of play with an excellent point before there was more misery for Brigid’s when Garvan Dolan was sent off for a second yellow card offence, in the 33rd minute. Senan Kilbride kept the Brigid’s fires burning when he pointed two frees, but Clann were playing the better football. Then two Clann points within a minute were worth the admission fee on their own. First in the 42nd minute Cathal scored a beauty with the outside of his right foot and then Donie Shine outshone his

county colleague with an audacious effort from 40 metres. They were inspirational scores which lifted Clann all over the field. It was all Clann now and by the 49th minute the underdogs led by 0-13 to 0-8. Brigid’s now realised that their title was on the line and they started to play well for the first time in the game. Sustained attacks saw Karol Mannion point three frees in a row and with the game slipping into time added on, there was just two in it. The impressive young Brian Stack closed the gap to one with a point in injurytime. Could Brigid’s effect a miracle escape? The answer was no and it was fitting that the final score came in the 3rd minute of injury-time, a magnificent long-range free from Donie Shine. The final whistle sounded and Clann supporters raced on to the field to acclaim their heroes. The former kingpins of Roscommon club football are back in a final for the first time since 1996 and

the mighty St Brigid’s had finally been beaten. Clann na nGael: Ronan O’Reilly; Ronan Gavin, David Flynn, Shane Pettit; Jack Connaughton, Graham Pettit, Fergal Lennon (0-1); Cathal Shine (0-2), Donie Shine (0-4, 3 frees); Emmet Kenny (0-1), Ultan Harney (0-1), Matt Scally; Jamie Fahy (0-2), Ruari McManus (01), Johnny Dunning (0-2). Subs: David Connaughton for Scally (42), Dara Pettit for J Connaughton (53), Ross Naughton for Fahy (57), Cian McManus for Dunning (61). St Brigid’s: Cormac Sheehy; Robbie Kelly, Darragh Sheehy, Conor McNiece; Niall McInerney, Niall Grehan, Ronan Stack; Ian Kilbride, Darran Dolan; Garvan Dolan, Karol Mannion (0-5, all frees), Brian Stack (0-2); Frankie Dolan (0-1, free), Senan Kilbride (0-3, free), Cathal McHugh (0-1). Subs: Padraig Kenny for F Dolan (black card, 13), Davy Cunniffe for McNiece (44), Gearoid Cunniffe for D Dolan (53), Referee: Paul Daly.

Man of the Match: Cathal Shine (Clann na nGael) There were plenty of candidates on the Clann side. Shane Pettit, Jack Connaughton and Fergal Lennon were outstanding in defence. Up front, Ruari McManus, Ultan Harney and Jamie Fahy were in great form, but it was at midfield where Clann won this game. Donie Shine was outstanding, but is pipped to the award by Cathal Shine, who kept his side going all game with some great fielding and superb work all through. For a disappointing St Brigid’s, Niall Grehan, Brian Stack, Karol Mannion and sub Padraig Kelly were most prominent.

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Emmet Kelly of Padraig Pearses celebrates his team’s victory at the full-time whistle. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Shane Curran’s Padraig Pearses threw the form book out the window last Sunday when they totally dominated this semi-final against a fancied Roscommon Gaels side in a contest played in perfect weather conditions. In fact once Pearses swept into a 1-5 to 0-1 lead by the 18th minute the game was all but over as the Gaels had no answer to a superbly well drilled and determined Pearses outfit, who scored all but one point of their total from play. With Niall Daly, Hubert Darcy, Ronan Daly, Conor Daly, Davy Murray and Emmet Kelly in superb form Pearses gave a highly-rated Gaels side the runaround and although the town team did improve somewhat in the final quarter, the game was long over by that stage – and on the evidence of this display Pearses’ first ever senior title could become a reality in 2015. The Woodmount club

played some wonderful football at times in this semi-final and are a team transformed after a few less than convincing displays in the championship earlier in the summer. Pearses were in control from the throw-in. Niall Daly galloped downfield for an excellent point after 50 seconds and that set the tone for the game. Young Hubert Darcy, who was to terrorise the Gaels defence all through, was next to score after a super move and then on six minutes Niall Daly was on the mark again with another very well-taken point. Then in the 7th minute Pearses’ excellent play was rewarded with a superb team goal. Roscommon Gaels gave the ball away at midfield and Conor Daly found Hubert Darcy, who made excellent headway before unselfishly passing to Tom Butler who fisted to the Gaels net. The Gaels responded with an Enda Lannon point from a free but it was all one-way traffic and

the Gaels incredibly only managed one point from play (from Mark Nally in the 22nd minute) in the entire first half. In the meantime Pearses continued to dominate, and points from Hubert Darcy (2), Adrian Mannion and Seanie Fahy (free) saw Pearses go at half-time leading by 1-7 to 0-3. The Gaels brought on the injured Mark Healy at half-time but any chance of a Roscommon Gaels revival was quickly dampened when Pearses grabbed their second goal, in the 37th minute. Conor Daly and Niall Daly did the heavy lifting and Emmet Kelly supplied the finish, blasting low and hard to the Gaels’ net. The Gaels were playing somewhat better now but they spurned three goal chances in the second half. In the 39th minute Cian Connolly’s piledriver was well saved by Adam McManus, then in the 45th minute Gaels’ sub Brian Kelly was upended in the Pearses penalty area but Enda Lannon’s spotkick struck the butt of the post. Then in the 51st minute David O’Gara was through on goal but Adam McManus was equal to the

shot and parried it over the crossbar. But all the while Pearses were adding to their score, and by the 48th minute they led by ten points, 210 to 0-6. Gaels sub Brian Kelly made a big difference to them when he came on and three points in the last eight minutes put a bit of respectability on the scoreboard from their point of view. However Padraig Pearses were the masters and they swept into the final as the thoroughly deserved winners. For Roscommon Gaels this was a desperately disappointing defeat and now they must go back to the drawing board. A season that promised so much has ended in bitter disappointment and they can have no complaints after a very poor display. Padraig Pearses: Adam McManus; Enda Barrett, Anthony Butler, David Murray; Niall Carty, Paul Kelly, Declan Duffy; Niall Daly (0-3), Ronan Daly (0-1); Emmet Kelly (1-2), Conor Daly, Adrian Mannion (0-1); Hubert Darcy (0-3), Tom Butler (1-0), Seanie Fahy (0-2, 1 free). Subs: Shane Carty for Duffy (38), David Grehan

Kieran Kilcline searches for options as he carries possession forward for Roscommon Gaels. Picture: Andrew Fox

for Fahy (43), Shane Dolan for Mannion, Conor Payne for Grehan (57). Roscommon Gaels: Owen Hoare; Liam McNeela, John Nolan, Paul Gleeson; Kevin O’Gara, James McKeague, Kevin Kilcline; James McDermott, John McManus; Scott Oates, Kieran Kilcline, David O’Gara (0-1); Cian Connolly (0-1, free), Mark Nally (0-1), Enda Lannon (0-5, 4 frees). Subs: Mark Healy for Nally (h-t), Brian Kelly (0-2, frees) for Nolan (42), Cillian Egan for Kevin Kilcline (47), Brian O’Gara for D O’Gara (50),

Oliver Hannon for McKeague (50), Johnny Con-

teh for Lannon (56). Referee: Marty Parker.

Man of the Match: Niall Daly (Padraig Pearses) Padraig Pearses had several excellent performers. Adam McManus made some outstanding saves in goal. Anthony Butler and Davy Murray were superb in defence while Conor Daly, Emmet Kelly, Ronan Daly and Niall Carty were also very prominent. The award was between Hubert Darcy and Niall Daly. Young Darcy gave the Gaels defence a torrid time throughout but Niall Daly was here, there and everywhere and was a huge influence on the game from the opening minute and he scored three excellent points as well. A superb all-round display from the county star. For a very disappointing Gaels, Liam McNeela, Scottie Oates, Enda Lannon and subs Mark Healy and Brian Kelly were best.

Roscommon People Friday 02 October 2015

SportsPeople ‘Why should it be anywhere else?’ THE FIRST INTERVIEW: PAGE 10 < SEAMUS DUKE

Following a number of meetings held in recent weeks, the committee that was entrusted to choose a successor to John Evans as the next Roscommon senior football team manager has recommended that a new management team headed up by Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell be put before the clubs at a County Board meeting to be held on Tuesday night next. Since the resignation of John Evans, Kevin McStay has been the popular choice of GAA fans and with the reported backing of former sponsor of the team, businessman Sean Mulryan, a management team consisting of Kevin McStay, Fergal O’Donnell and selectors David Casey, Liam McHale and Stephen Bohan has been proposed. Speaking to the Evening Herald on Monday, Kevin McStay said that he is delighted to accept the Roscommon job. “I’m 53, I have the energy for it, the enthusiasm for it. I’m not going to have that forever. I saw this as probably the best time to go into county management. “I’m a very proud Mayo man and I had two goes at managing my native county, it just didn’t happen. So this gives me a chance to test myself at inter-county management, and I obviously was nev-

er going to get it with Mayo. “I’ve lived most of my adult life in Roscommon, my three girls are Roscommon girls and they support Roscommon. Why should it be anywhere else?” he concluded. It is understood that Kevin McStay and his new management team will be offered a three-year term with the option on a further year. The Roscommon team will start 2016 in Division One of the National Football League after back-to-back promotions under John Evans, but it is in the championship that Roscommon have been underachieving. Their last Connacht senior title win came in 2010 (under the management of Fergal O’Donnell) and the last time Roscommon beat either Galway or Mayo in the Connacht Championship was in 2001. The All-Ireland minor win in 2006 and consistent success at minor and U-21 level in recent years has raised expectations in the county, and now that this management team is in place, hopes will be high of an improvement in championship performances over the next few years. The draw for the 2016 championship will take place in three weeks time and Roscommon know already that they will face a provincial opener in New York in early May.

Kevin McStay celebrates St Brigid’s’ All-Ireland success in 2013 with Frankie Dolan. Picture: Andrew Fox

Two Currans, one prize! < SEAMUS DUKE

Clann manager Paul Curran on the sideline on Sunday. Picture: Andrew Fox

The outcome of last weekend’s Roscommon SFC semi-finals has created a unique final pairing, with neighbouring clubs Clann na nGael and Padraig Pearses meeting and the two Currans – managers Paul and Shane – going head to head. After his side’s great win over Roscommon Gaels, jubilant Padraig Pearses manager Shane Curran said the team’s excellent display was down to the players themselves and not to any special formula from management. “It was the players that did it out there today. We prepared well but when the players go out on the field it is down to them and they played really well out there today. “They have done everything we asked of them… they took ownership of their performance today. We are delighted to have won this game here today and beaten a good Roscommon Gaels team.” Equally thrilled at the final whistle in the day’s other semi-final was Clann na nGael manager Paul Curran, who had just seen his charges defeat the mighty St. Brigid’s. “I am thrilled that we got over this test today. I know that it is only a semi-final but it was all about winning and we have beaten a magnificent team there today. St Brigid’s have been magnificent champions.

“We prepared well for this. We came out of what was a very difficult group and remember that the two teams who did not qualify, Western Gaels and St Faithleach’s, have been in county finals in recent years, so the standard was very high.” Curran acknowledged that Clann had missed a number of chances which almost jeopardised their prospects of what ultimately was a sensational win. “We have been playing well in all our games and creating a lot of chances but we’re not finishing them well. Even today we missed a few chances but thankfully we took enough to win it in the end.” Paul Curran said Clann would celebrate their famous win and then “during the week” begin preparing for the challenge of meeting Padraig Pearses in the final. Last word to Shane Curran, the former Roscommon, Castlerea and St. Brigid’s star player who has made an impressive start to his career in management. He told the Roscommon People: “We were underdogs out there today and we responded to that well. After today, teams will be watching out for Pearses, but that’s good, and that’s what football is all about. We have a huge challenge now. We will be underdogs in the county final as well.” Let the build-up begin!

Pearses manager Shane Curran pictured at final whistle on Sunday. Picture: Andrew Fox