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The amalgamation of Abbey Boys, (left), and Scoil Mhuire National Schools in Roscommon town looks likely to proceed after parents voted for a co-educational school system in the county town. Pictures: Andrew Fox.

SCHOOLS’ REPORT: Parents say YES < PAUL HEALY

The amalgamation of Scoil Mhuire and Abbey Boys National Schools in Roscommon town looks likely to proceed after parents voted overwhelmingly for the historic introduction of a co-educational school system in the county town. While the ultimate decision will rest with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran – in consultation with the Boards of Management of the two

schools – the prospect of the two schools amalgamating within the next couple of years has moved a step closer this week. Last month, the Boards of Management of the Abbey NS and Scoil Mhuire, in conjunction with the Diocese of Elphin, conducted a ballot of parents of children at both schools. Parents were asked if they were in favour of a re-organisation of Abbey NS and Scoil Mhuire NS that would see them become one single co-edu-

cational school operating on the two existing sites. The results of the ballot have now emerged. 74% of families attending the schools used their ballot and 84% of those who responded voted in favour of the proposal. The respective Boards of Management and the Diocese of Elphin will now begin to advance the proposal with the Department of Education and Skills and the various stakeholders involved.

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Walk in Athleague for Action Breast Cancer this Sunday Keane’s Centra in Athleague are once again organising the 5k/10k Walk as part of Centra’s national campaign for Action Breast Cancer. The Walk will take place on this Sunday, 18th of October at 3 pm from Athleague Community Centre. Registration is from 2 pm. Registration (€10) includes a pink ‘hi-vis’ vest or an 8oz cotton bag (designed by Justinas Alisauskas). Refreshments provided. All are welcome and all support appreciated.

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Spouse Inheritance Rights My husband passed away recently. I understand that he made a will prior to his death and he left his large farm to his nephew. The farm was in his name only. Our home was also in his name and he left me with just a life interest in my home and after my death it will also pass to his nephew. I am very disappointed and I feel ill-treated. Is there anything I can do?

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Gardaí investigate ‘suspicious approach to child’ in Williamstown < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Gardaí have confirmed that an investigation is underway into a suspicious approach to a child in Williamstown recently. The incident has shocked the local community. The Garda Press Office said in a statement: “Gardaí in Tuam District are currently investigating the circumstances of a suspicious approach to a child which occurred in the Williamstown area on Thursday, October 1. “The incident occurred in close prox-

imity to Main Street, Williamstown, on Thursday afternoon (October 1). “House to house inquiries have been conducted in the area.” The gardaí have sought the public’s assistance in the matter. They have asked for anyone with any information regarding the incident or who observed a vehicle/person acting suspiciously in the Williamstown area between 3 pm and 7 pm that day, to contact them. Tuam Garda Station can be reached on 093-70840 or the Garda Confidential Line number is 1800-666111.

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The law governing wills, namely the Succession Act, 1965, provides unique protection for spouses of the deceased in Ireland. You refer to a will and I am assuming that your late husband’s will is valid. You are entitled to one-half of your late husband’s estate if he died having made a valid will and he had no children. You are entitled to one-third of your late husband’s estate if he died having made a valid will and he had children. This entitlement is called a legal right share. The legal right share ranks in priority after the rights of creditors of the deceased and ahead of any other beneficiary. You do not have to go to court to get your entitlement as the executor of his estate is obliged to grant this share to you where applicable. You should contact your Solicitor immediately to obtain legal advice as strict time limits apply in respect of claiming your inheritance share. I should also mention that a surviving spouse may cease to be entitled to a legal right share in a number circumstances to include legal separation or divorce. It would be usual for a spouse to renounce their legal right share as part of the terms of a divorce or legal separation agreement following the dissolution of a marriage. Contact Byrne Carolan Cunningham dedicated Wills & Inheritance Law Department in confidence for advice specific to your situation.

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The winning team receive their prize from CBAI Freda Fitzgerald (centre). Full picture, left to right: John Godden, Mary Brennan, Freda Fitzgerald, Nan Murtagh and Vincent Brennan.

All-Ireland Bridge win for Roscommon couple A husband and wife team who are long-time members of Bridge Clubs in Roscommon, were on the team which won the coveted Coen Trophy at the Bridge National Mixed Teams Championship in Dublin last weekend. Mary and Vincent Brennan from Roscommon town were on the team along with Nan Murtagh and John Godden from Longford. The ‘Coen Trophy’ is awarded annually to the winners of the Bridge National Mixed Team event. The event was held last Sunday in the Templeogue Bridge Centre in Dublin.

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Over forty teams from all over Ireland, which included most of the leading bridge players, including our international players, competed. While Mary and Vincent have been playing Bridge for many years, this is their greatest achievement and a first All-Ireland win. “We’re delighted to have won this AllIreland,� Vincent told the Roscommon People. “I suppose it helps put Roscommon on the ‘Bridge map’ and should hopefully encourage more people to take up the game.�

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I remember my first cup of proper coffee like it was yesterday. It was a simple Americano but I embraced that mahogany sultan as if it were a new-born child, thankful for every decision that had led me to that moment. It was a mind-blowing experience, like an LSD hallucination of Beatles’ proportions. I got such a woeful case of the jitters, I didn’t know if I was going to puke or build a house from scratch. How people do cocaine, I’ll never know. I could make my own Wolf of Wall Street happen from caffeine alone. Did I celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1st? No. Because, as Papa Bear once said about the proposed idea of Children’s Day, EVERY DAY is Coffee Day. I begin each morning with a mug of strong java. I care about the perfect crema on top and the milk that must be steamed between 60 and 65 degrees Celsius. I adore coffee art, mourning my half-arsed barista attempts at a leaf or a heart while the

internet produces bloody castles complete with turrets and a moat. I have a confession to make. If you haven’t already copped it, I’m a bit of a hipster when it comes to the caffeinated beverage. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I’m a certified coffee snob. I despise weak or imitation coffee. I opt for flat whites over the humble regular white. I’m that ponce that asks for a double shot macchiato in a take-away cup. I read a Daily Edge article last week that slated instant coffee, branding it ‘liquid disappointment’, and I wholeheartedly agreed. Even my dinky French press falls short of my pretentiously high standards and I yearn for a proper machine to complete my kitchen, and life. Not a Nespresso one, I’m talking about an industrial tank of a yoke that will cost thousands and take up the majority of my counter top. This will probably remain a pipe dream however, as I fear the inevitable outcome of becoming a hermit and

hooking the machine up to my veins like life support. Starbucks. Just where do you get off? If you’re going to infest every street corner like something out of Contagion, you could at least offer a decent brew. Starbucks do not serve coffee, they serve syrup in a cup. Pumpkin spice lattés are a crock and you know it. The new one that opened up near work is tauntingly cosy looking but I will refrain from the allure of the quirky couches because Starbucks is an EVIL corporation built on lies and deceit. Not that I feel that strongly about it or anything. So, to sum up, coffee is the greatest invention ever and I would gladly be referred to as Mrs. Bean for the rest of my days. Tea, don’t feel too disheartened. You have a very special place in my heart but you’re more of an evening treat. Coffee for morning, tea for night. And maybe also red wine. But that’s another article.

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Countdown to the Big Heart Fight Night It is almost the final countdown for the Big Heart Fight Night, the fundraising boxing show in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation taking place on Sunday, October 25, in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town. The show will feature 20 brave-hearted Roscommon people who have been training hard with Patrick Kilcoyne and Fisty Cuffs for the last seven weeks preparing to step into the ring for the ultimate challenge. On October 25, doors will open at 7 pm with the first fight at 7.30 pm. Tickets, priced €20, are on sale from each of the participants. More details on tickets and the night can be found at www.facebook.com/bigheartfight or contact Breffni on 086-3806941 or email Bgorman@ irishheart.ie

€500,000 for sports clubs in Roscommon < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Almost €500,000 was announced for sports clubs and organisations in Co. Roscommon last week, under the Sports Capital Programme 2015. Junior Sports Minister Michael Ring announced allocations amounting to €41 million for the entire country last week. Seventeen groups in Co. Roscommon were awarded, cumulatively, €487,842. Cloonfad United FC secured the biggest allocation, €80,000. Boyle Golf Club was awarded €55,000; Oran GAA – €52,000; Clann na nGael GAA – €50,000; Castlerea Golf Club – €47,000; Lough Keel Scout County – €38,000; Boyle GAA – €32,000; Castlerea GAA – €28,000. The following were awarded €15,000: Strokestown Co-Op Community Centre, Shannon Gaels GAA and Croghan Enterprise Company Limited. Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club were awarded €14,000, as was St Coman’s Swimming Club. Castlerea Boxing Club were given €12,000, as was St Dominic’s Park Committee. Kilmore GAA were given €7,342 and, finally, Moore Community Council were given €1,500. Two local Fine Gael politicians, Deputy Frank Feighan and Cllr. Maura Hopkins, have welcomed the allocations. Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice also welcomed the news.

A photograph featuring Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Arts Minister Heather Humphreys TD and Environment Minister Alan Kelly, with Cathaoirleach Paddy Kilduff and Richie Farrell (local co-ordinator).

Celebrating 1916 Rising Centenary in Roscommon A special programme of events will be held in Co. Roscommon next year as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the 1916 Rising. Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Joan Burton were among those who recently presided over the launch of over 1,800 events and initiatives that will take place in 2016 to mark the centenary. Roscommon’s county librarian,

Richie Farrell, and the Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, were present at the launch. Mr Farrell is the local co-ordinator of the programme. The Roscommon Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme is the outcome of consultations with interested local groups, organisations and individuals, who participated in the planning

and implementation of the programme. Led by Roscommon County Council and under the guidance of the local 1916 coordinator, the programmes contain events and initiatives ranging across all seven strands of the Ireland 2016 programme. As part of the celebrations, a new piece of music, commissioned and arranged by the Roscommon County Youth Orchestra (RCYO),

will premiere at the Roscommon Arts Centre in 2016, to mark the centenary. They is being developed in collaboration with RCYO students and tutors. Another interesting feature of the programme is The Poets’ Rebellion: a Library Services project which focuses on the ‘literary wills’ of the 1916 poets – Pearse, MacDonagh and Plunkett.

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Visit fabulous new-look Temple Lodge & Spa < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Temple Lodge & Spa, a beautiful hotel in Horseleap, Moate, has reopened. The hotel was built in 2005, but closed down in 2012. Now, three years on, businesswoman Cora Dwyer has taken over the lease of the plush residence and the official opening will take place on Friday, November 6, at 7 pm. Secluded in the countryside, in a tranquil setting, the property has 23 bedrooms in total, 18 of which are located in the cloister building. Each room is decorated to the highest standard, and has lovely countryside views. The old Temple Lodge, meanwhile, has a further five rooms, each decorated with original furnishings and décor of the original Lodge. Cora said: “Guests staying in the Lodge have private use of their own sauna and steam room. The Lodge is available for groups of more than eight and would prove ideal for a

group of friends and/or for small business groups. “The Lodge has its own private sauna, steam room and relaxation area.” The overall facilities are so extensive that the premises would provide a wonderful environment to relax and unwind from everyday life. As well as a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, nail bar steam rool and fully equipped gym, there are ten treatment rooms, where pedicures, reflexology and massage can be performed. There is also an exercise studio, where a number of classes, such as tai chi and yoga, are held.

“These are complimentary to residents and spa-users,” said Cora. All are welcome to the official opening on the night of Friday, November 6, but, in fact, the hotel is already open for business. It is open from Thursdays to Monday mornings until Christmas, while in the New Year, it will be open from Wednesdays to Monday mornings. Bar food and hot snacks are served in the lounge during the day, while dinner is served in the restaurant in the evenings. Sunday lunch is also served. Cora, who also runs Bellinter House in Navan, said: “Non-residents and locals are very welcome – for Sunday lunch, day spa, any of the facilities we provide.” Conference facilities are also available, while weddings are catered for. For further information about Temple Lodge & Spa, Horseleap, Moate, call 057-9335885 or email info@ templelodgeandspa.com. You can also log onto www.templelodgeandspa.com

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St. Angela’s College welcomes you to their Open Day 2015! Pictured at the Ballyforan Fair & Festival were Seán Caulfield, Seán McCann, Gerry Dunning and Tomás Burke. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballyforan Fair & Festival were Grace Gacquin, Sarah Kelly, Bridie Healy and Cuisha King. Picture: Andrew Fox

Interested in a career in Textiles, Fashion and Design? St. Angela’s College offers this unique CAO programme for September 2016:

On the shores of Lough Gill, and still only minutes from Sligo town, St. Angela’s College, Sligo offers a wide range of CAO Undergraduate programmes for September 2016. As College of NUI Galway, St. Angela’s College programmes are accredited by the University, offering the only university-level education in the region. The College opens its doors to welcome prospective students, parents and Guidance Counsellors to their Open Day on Thursday, 22nd October 2015. The Academic Departments of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies, Education and Home Economics offer programmes in: Textiles, Fashion and Design with Business Management, Food and Business Management, Health and Disability Studies, Nursing Degrees (General or Intellectual Disability), Home Economics Teacher Education (which includes a choice of a second teaching elective: Biology, Religious Education, Irish or Economics). “St. Angela’s College’s student enrolment now stands at over 1500 students” explains Dr Anne Taheny, President of St. Angela’s College, Sligo. “This unprecedented growth places the College in an excellent position to contin-

ue to offer the highest quality Universitylevel programmes with small classes and a strong community spirit.” She continues: “Our Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to visit the College and meet with students and staff as well as take a tour of the campus and see our state-ofthe-art facilities.” As Sligo continues to thrive as a student destination, now is the ideal time to consider a University qualification with our range of programmes on offer for 2016, including: Textiles, Fashion and Design with Business Management, Health and Disability Studies and Food and Business Management. The College also offers a Diploma in Foundation Studies programme for school leavers and mature students who wish to study at third level. Participants who successfully complete this Access Course are eligible to apply for direct entry to full-time degree courses at St. Angela’s College or NUI Galway. HEAR/DARE routes also available. For more information on St. Angela’s College, Sligo contact Seán Kelly on 071-9135658 or schoolsinfo@stangelas. nuigalway.ie or visit www.stangelas.nuigalway.ie

OPEN DAY 2015 Thursday 22nd October, 10am to 4pm Welcome to your local University Campus!

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Meeting on proposed indoor sports facility in Roscommon A Public Meeting is being held on Thursday, October 22nd to discuss the newly-proposed multi-purpose indoor sports facility for Roscommon town, planned in association

with Roscommon Community College. Are you involved with a club or sporting organisation that would benefit from access to such a facility? If you are, then you need to

attend this meeting and have your voice heard. The meeting will be held in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Market Square, Roscommon on Thursday, 22nd of October 2015 at 8 pm.

Pamper Night for Breast Cancer Research at Motivation Athlone Event is on Wednesday October 21 The team of experts from Motivation Weight Management Athlone will be holding an Open Evening in aid of Breast Cancer Research on Wednesday, 21st October from 5 pm to 8 pm. Come along and enjoy an evening of pampering, health checks, competitions and a charity raffle in aid of a great cause. Everyone is welcome to attend. Food, drinks, entertainment and pampering on the night! Motivation will also be offering 10% off all of our programmes on the night. Motivation has clinics nationwide and is almost 20 years in operation in Ireland. Clinical studies show that the Motivation programme has an 82% success rate and the company prides itself in having over 100,000 success stories. Programmes are specially designed for men, women and adolescents with any amount of weight to lose and take place through private, one-to-one consultations with experienced advisers and doctors. The Athlone clinic, now in its fifth year of operation, has succeeded in helping thousands of locals shed stones, making Athlone & environs a healthier place to live. The reasons for our success Motivation’s success is founded on the company’s unique approach to weight management, which focuses not just on what people eat, but why. This ground-breaking concept was pioneered by worldrenowned French-Canadian Bariatrician Dr. Maurice Larocque, who developed the revolutionary ‘Mental Weight’ concept, to help people achieve and maintain their ideal

weight by identifying and tackling the root cause of their eating habits and behaviours. So come along to our Charity Pamper Night in our clinic at Unit 13, Inis Oir, Golden Island, Athlone (opposite the cinema) on Wednesday, 21st October between 5 pm and 8 pm to raise funds for a well-deserved cause and to avail of your FREE health checks. For further information call Motivation Athlone on 0906479748.

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A thank you from Pat and Sally-Ann Pictured in Hannah’s Kitchen, Castlerea were Leah, Deirdre and Muireann Jordan. See feature on the new premises on pages 26-29. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pat and Sally-Ann Hanley would like to extend their thanks to family, friends, neighbours and everybody who helped and supported their fundraiser in the Heritage Angling Centre, Athleague, on Thursday, September 17. They would also like to thank Pauline and the

committee of the Heritage Angling Centre for use of their facility and for their help. They would like to thank all of the people who baked and donated different desserts for the coffee morning. To date, €710.44 has been raised for Mayo/Roscommon Hospice. Míle Buíochas.

PUBLIC MEETING To discuss the newly proposed multi-purpose indoor sports facility for Roscommon Town in association with Roscommon Community College Are you involved with a club or sporting organisation that would benefit from access to such a facility? If you are, then you need to attend this meeting and have your voice heard. The meeting will be held in:

Gleesons Townhouse Market Square Roscommon Town on 22nd October 2015 at 8pm

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Education and Training Fair to showcase opportunities A major event will be held in Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, on Wednesday, October 21, to showcase the wide range of education and training opportunities available to those looking to update their skills to return to work as well as school leavers. The Education and Training Fair is being organised by Roscommon Leader Partnership Company, in conjunction with Co Roscommon Youth Service and Roscommon Citizen Information Service. This free event will offer a one-stop shop to those in search of education and training opportunities and will provide information on local full-time and part-time options, third-level and post leaving cert courses (PLC). Exhibiting on the day will be in excess of 40 stands from third-level institutes and universities, including Athlone IT, GMIT, Sligo IT, Trinity College Dublin and DCU, as well as Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board, MABS and Citizen Information Service. The event runs from 11 am to 2.30 pm and will feature a number of workshops on new employment trends, including Mapping Your Future – a guide to the CAO application process – SUSI and Eunicas – studying abroad options. The aim of the Education and Training Fair is to increase awareness of the post-secondary learning opportunities that are available at local and national level. It is hoped that by increasing awareness, there will be a greater takeup of places on the various courses showcased. Students with disabilities

Coláiste Mhuire presents ‘Hairspray’ this weekend Broadway Musical runs from Thursday to Saturday

and learning difficulties are especially welcome as the Education and Training Fair will provide details of courses and support services offered by various colleges,together with key information on the access routes for those with disabilities, and in particular DARE: Disability Access Route to Education. For further information about the event, contact Sandra in Roscommon Leader Partnership at sandra@ridc.ie or 090 6630252.

Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar, is staging ‘Hairspray,’ the Broadway Musical, the latest in the long line of highly successful and entertaining shows staged by the school. A massive cast of over 90 students are involved in the staging of the production which will begin on Thursday 15th October and run until Saturday 17th October, featuring three top class performances. The show incorporates a number of hit songs including ‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ and ‘Good Morning Baltimore.’ Ms. Carmel O’Shea, the Music teacher in the school, is once again producer of the musical. She is joined by Eilish Beirne (Director), Laura Murray (Musical Director) and Thelma Cunniffe (Choreographer),

who, for the first time, have taken major roles in producing the show. John O’Leary and Eamon Madden are again in charge of the stage and set. The lead roles in ‘Hairspray’ will be played by Lucia Daly as Tracy Turnblad, Séan Clogher as Link Larkin, Shannon Collins as Motormouth Maybelle and Ronan Mockler as Corny Collins. The Von Tussles are played by Ciara Why and Sarah Scott. Padraig Bury is unforgettable as Enda Turnblad and Eoin Finneran plays his patient husband, Wilbur. There are students from each year in the school in the show and many of the new first year students are taking to the stage for their first musical, with Niamh

Bury giving a fantastic performance as Little Inez. Principal Emma O’Malley highlighted the level of commitment displayed by everyone, staff and students, since they have returned to school. Complimenting all involved, Ms. O’Malley also thanked the pupils’ parents for their cooperation and “our sponsors, to whom we are indebted.” She added: “And of course our students have been fabulous throughout.” ‘Hairspray’ will begin this Thursday 15th October and run on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th, commencing at 8 pm. Admission is €10 for adults and €8 for student/OAP ticket. It promises to be an unforgettable show. Don’t miss it!

Pictured are some of the cast members in rehearsals during the week for this weekend’s Colaiste Mhuire production of ‘Hairspray’. The show will begin tonight, Thursday 15th and continues Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October.

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The Lough Ree Angling Hub have voiced their anger at the findings of a report into the invasive species outbreak at Ballyleague and Lanesboro. Last week, as exclusively reported in the Roscommon People, Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) released their report on the Asian Clam – one of the world’s most invasive and widespread species – infestation. They advised against any radical measures, such as dredging, to control the species, because they would prove costly and have limited success. The executive of the Hub met last Wednesday

morning week to consider the contents of the report, and later released a statement on the matter. It said: “The Hub is deeply concerned about the report’s contents and the implications for the angling sector.” The Hub said that they had written to the IFI chief executive, Dr Ciarán Byrne, to seek an urgent meeting with all key agencies and local representatives to discuss the report and its implications. The Hub added: “We feel a multi-agency response is now urgently needed to address an issue that poses a very serious threat to the future of angling tourism on Lough Ree and the River Shannon.”

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Complimentary consultations with Bradley Clinic in conjunction with World Spine Day How healthy is your spine? Throughout the country people with spinal complaints suffer every day, often without having their complaint assessed and not knowing what is the cause of their existing problem. In support of World Spine Day on Friday 16th October, Bradley Clinic is providing complimentary

consultations for the public for one full week. In conjunction with this the Chiropractic Association of Ireland will promote their yearly campaign, called Straighten Up Ireland. This is a campaign that provides the public with basic exercises and advice to keep and maintain a healthy spine, which most of us do not think about

Straighten Up Ireland Week The Chiropractic Association of Ireland (CAI) is hosting its seventh annual Straighten Up Ireland Week, which includes World Spine Day on Friday 16th October. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Healthy Spine, Healthy Brain’ and aims to highlight the importance of a strong, flexible and balanced spine to keep brains healthy and enhance overall body function. The CAI is encouraging adults and children to commit to a three minute exercise programme, specifically designed to maintain a healthy spine, improve posture, stabilise core muscle groups and boost health. The Straighten Up Ireland exercises can be undertaken by people of all ages with a special program tailored for children. Detailed instruction leaflets can be downloaded at www.chiropractic.ie.

from one end of the week to another. Why is our spine so important? Our spine is a structure which protects our spinal cord, which is part of our

nervous system. The nervous system controls every function that your body has, from allowing us to use the muscles involved in bending over and tying our shoe laces, to the

more intrinsic functions of blood flow, digestion and fighting disease without conscious thought. This is why it is so important to look after your spine as we only

have one and it cannot be replaced. Some symptoms and complaints that our spine is related to, are, back pain and neck pain, disc problems causing pain into the hips legs

and buttocks, sciatica, headaches, arm and shoulder pain, pregnancy pains and pins and needles into the extremities. The most common misconception in the general public is that our spine only affects our back, however the spine is related to the majority of nerve, muscle and joint complaints that people suffer from on a daily basis. Open Week at Bradley Clinic At Bradley Clinic our complimentary consultations will take place in Carrickon-Shannon and Longford Town for both Chiropractic and Physiotherapy. During our consultation our practitioner will assist you with any questions you may have and fully assess the complaint that you are presenting with. If you wish to avail of a complimentary assessment by one of our practitioners, please call 071-9671100 or 043-3336565, or visit www.bradleyclinic.com for more information.

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NewsPeople Three emaciated dogs seized at Roscommon property

newsbriefs Roscommon SPCA Cake & Craft events Roscommon SPCA are holding a Cake & Craft Fair in Gleeson’s Townhouse, Roscommon town on Saturday 17th October 2015 from 10 am to 4 pm. Roscommon SPCA are holding a Cake Bake Sale in Boyle Church Grounds – in the Resource Centre – on Sunday 18th October 2015 after the 9.30 & 11.30 Masses. Please come along and support your local SPCA.

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Art classes at Ardcarne Art classes at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, continue for the next five Fridays with Rebecca O’Connor (10 am-12.30 pm). Suitable for beginners and advanced, including drawing and painting. Last few places available. Please ring 0719667091 to book.

Lisnamult monthly draw October winners in the Lisnamult Monthly Draw were – €100 Mary Mannion; €100 Vincent Fegan; €50 Chrissie Farrell; €25 John Kelly; €25 Pat Kilroe; €25 Sis Hunt.

Marie Corcoran pictured with family and friends celebrating her 80th birthday in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon. Picture: Andrew Fox

From New Jersey to Roscommon …to celebrate 80th birthday! It’s a long way to go for a party…but well worth it! Marie Corcoran, who lives in Verona, New Jersey in the USA, recently traveled to Co. Roscommon to celebrate her 80th birthday with family and friends, many of whom had travelled over from the United States with her. Marie’s mother was Nora

News from the Europe Direct Centre @Ballinasloe Library Roscommon People Friday 07 November 2014 EU Commission agrees €5m aid package and flexible payments for farmers The first elements of the special a new Implementing Regulation aid package for EU farmers worth which provides more flexibility €500 million, announced in early to Member States to pay out September, have been adopted earlier a greater share than usual by the European Commission. of the Common Agricultural Policy Direct Payments and area Commissioner Phil Hogan said: “A related payments from Rural part of this package is aimed at Development. In addition to this, addressing the more short-term the Commission has finalised cash-flow problems that many texts related to reinforced Private farmers face, I am delighted that Storage Aid schemes for certain we have been able to move so dairy products to address the quickly. It is now up to national market imbalance and increased administrations to ensure that funding for promotion especially objective criteria are defined on non-EU markets (+ €30 million). and the funds are able to reach farmers without delay.” SOAPBOX 2015: Adult entries still open for the annual Soapbox The largest part of the package Competition held this Friday 16th is a targeted aid scheme at the New Ballinasloe Library. worth €420 million, which is Motion: ‘Charity begins at home’. allocated to Member States. Full details at www.europedirect. To aid cash-flow difficulties, the ie Commission has also published www.europa.eu for further information

Keigher and her father was Patrick Kelly. Both were from Tonlegee, Fourmilehouse. Marie’s birthday celebrations were held in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon where she was joined by her daughters, sons and grandchildren, as well as extended family members and friends.

Three dogs, who were all emaciated and living in poor conditions, were recently seized from a property in Co. Roscommon. The ISPCA said that it was clear on arrival at the house that all of them – a beagle, Pomeranian and terrier cross breed – required immediate attention. Vets assessed their body condition and determined if there were any underlying causes. Enquiries revealed that the original owner of the dogs had died. Investigations are ongoing to establish who might have been responsible for the dogs subsequent to the owner’s One of the emaciated dogs that was seized death, or from a property in Co. Roscommon recently. if they had simply been forgotten about. ISPCA inspector Karen Lyons said: “These dogs were extremely thin. “In fact, the Pomeranian weighed just over 2kg, which is only about half of what a dog of this size should normally weigh. “We were so lucky we got there in time to help these three.” The dogs are now in the care of the ISPCA National Animal Centre in Longford, where they are receiving the urgent care they require. Once they have gained sufficient weight and completed their treatments, the ISPCA will be seeking loving homes for them.

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Pictured at the Roscommon Civil Defence Awards Ceremony were Ray Dunne, Maura Donnellan and Paddy Mullen. Picture: Andrew Fox

Complimentary bra fitting for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Burgess Department store will hold a number of bra fitting events during October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As always, complimentary bra fitting consultations will be available in the store from 15th-31st October as well as 20 percent off all bras during this time. The Lingerie fitter from the Triumph label will be in Burgess department store on Thursday 15th October while the fitter from the Fantasie and Freya labels will be in store on Thursday 22nd October. Fittings will be arranged on a first come/first serve basis.

Burgess Department Store is supporting the Marie Keating Foundation’s ‘Give your Bra for Breast Cancer’ campaign throughout October. The annual campaign calls on women to donate an unwanted bra in any size, any colour, any style and any condition to the Marie Keating Foundation. The Marie Keating Foundation will receive €1 for every bra donated throughout the month. Women can drop off unwanted bras at Burgess Department store from now until the end of the month. Visit www.mariekeating.ie for more information about the campaign.

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Business Roscommon – a Green Town? Public meeting next Wednesday Roscommon Chamber of Commerce have invited a speaker from Greenbusiness to address its members and the wider business community on Wednesday, 21st of October at a meeting in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon (8.30 pm). All members of the public are invited to attend. Greenbusiness is publicly funded under the National Waste Prevention Programme to help all businesses and enterprises deliver substantive results and savings on resource efficiencies, through waste management and prevention and reduction in energy and water consumption. Aside from assisting businesses in reducing costs it will also allow businesses to consider

putting in place a programme which will allow them to ‘run a rule’ over their business and get specific green actions that they could do. The economic advantage is that the businesses can then measure whether or not there have been cost savings referable to the green actions. The business benefits and the environment benefits. By setting a standard and ensuring the standard is maintained the businesses can ensure that the savings are maintained into the future. If a sufficient number of businesses are prepared to participate in the programme the Chamber would consider the idea of a green town, co-ordinated by the Chamber. The idea of the green

town could link in with other tourism initiatives around sustainable tourism and heritage trails. This would allow the business community in partnership with other community and civic groups, like the tidy towns and County Council, to enhance our town and encourage businesses and the wider community to develop a sustainable future for the town. The cultivation

of a socially and environmentally responsible approach to business has the capacity to improve our businesses and attract greater numbers of tourists to the area. The task is to try and pull together all the interested stakeholders. The initiative is being run by the Chamber and opened to the wider business community in Roscommon and other

towns in the county to see whether or not businesses can pull together to give the initial impetus to the idea of a green town. Roscommon County’s unique hospitality isn’t just about providing accommodation. It’s the entire experience and a green town or towns can offer a unique experience to those visitors looking for a more sustainable holiday experience.

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€900 raised for Charity Fund at Shannonside FM Tea Thursday Shannonside FM is thanking people for their support for the inaugural Tea Thursday, a fundraising event for the Shannonside Northern Sound Charity Fund which raised €900 recently. This fund builds up throughout the year with money from raffles at the country music concerts organised by the station, as well as money raised in the live on-air Christmas Charity Appeal auction. The Lions Clubs in Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon, Cavan, and Monaghan are the main beneficiaries of the appeal, to help those most in need at Christmas. Many other local charities will benefit after Christmas, when they can submit applications for the remainder of the funding. Shannonside FM wants to thank all the listeners, community representatives, gardaí, politicians, and members of the clergy from across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon who called into the station, and donated baked goods and money towards the fund.

RIGHT: Singersongwriter Albert Hammond and presenter Joe Finnegan at the Tea Thursday event in Shannonside FM’s studio in Longford. BELOW: Deputy Denis Naughten, Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran and Longford Independent election candidate James Morgan at the Tea Thursday event in Shannonside FM’s studio in Longford.

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An appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála over Roscommon County Council’s refusal to grant planning permission for a €5 million development in Monksland, near Athlone. In July, businessman Donie Kenny applied for permission to develop a district centre, measuring 16,300 sq. ft. It would contain a discount food store, like Lidl or Aldi, along with an off-licence, café/bar and 16 dwellings. A second building, measuring almost 7,700 sq. ft., would also be built. It would contain consulting rooms and offices. However, in September, the council rejected the application, partly on the grounds that the amount of retail develop-

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Pictured at the Lecarrow Harvest Exhibition were Paddy Shaughnessy and Gerry Milton. Picture: Andrew Fox

Mickey McGlynn and Paddy Shaughnessy at work during the Lecarrow Harvest Exhibition. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Lecarrow Harvest Exhibition were Ryay, Paddy and Eoin O’Shaughnessy. Picture: Pictured at the Lecarrow Harvest Exhibition were James Harrington and Andrew Fox Micheál Hussey. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Lecarrow Harvest Exhibition were Gerard, Adrinna and Killian Gallagher. Picture: Andrew Fox

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It is unusual: Sir Tom so hurtful about the woman he loves

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He may be a superstar and an icon to millions of fans, but notorious womaniser Tom Jones, on the eve of the launch of his autobiography, has made undignified comments about his ill wife in public which have drawn the ire of our columnist… Last week, as Irish mental health charities and the World Health Organisation (WHO) publicised a range of activities and hosted events around the country promoting Mental Health Week, with this year’s theme being ‘Dignity in Mental Health’, I was glad nobody asked old fogey and 60’s icon Tom Jones to be their inspirational spokesperson; especially given his alleged negative, and in my opinion, extremely undignified, comments about his wife of nearly sixty years, Linda Jones. You see Linda, according to quotes attributed to her aging and definitely not so sexy bomb of a hubby, “has had a depression since she was young,” and has “let herself go,” and “lost her spark,”, with Jones allegedly adding “she doesn’t look like she did, I don’t look like I did either, but I try my best.” Wow, bless your efforts Tom, and what a gleeful little pensioner you are; quick, someone hand him his mirth control pills please. Now look readers, if these comments attributed to Jones are true, this pair may well be suited to each other; aesthetically speaking of course; I mean, after all, he has a fortune and she, ahem…has four chins; something which I might add, she is perfectly entitled to have instead of resorting to the extent of lifting, pulling and tucking of the kind undertaken by her plastic-fantastic hubby who has spoken openly in the past about his eyes, nose and chin jobs, leading me to think that perhaps now it’s time to have his motor mouth altered, because these days, when it comes to criticising his darling wife, his gigantic gob appears to be so rarely shut,

planes could mistake it for a landing strip. Mrs Jones, now reportedly living her life as ‘a virtual recluse,’ appears to have put up with quite a lot of her husband’s inexcusable and incredibly disloyal behaviour when he headed for the bright lights while she stayed behind to keep the home fires burning and raise their only son during his glory days. If the knicker magnet’s admission of having slept with “250 women a year,” at the height of his fame is to believed, I have to ask, is it any wonder the poor woman is unhappy? What a crass, insensitive and horrible thing for any husband to say that his wife had “let herself go” –even in a private conversation – a comment which, by the way, could be construed as emotionally abusive behaviour. However, for a man to utter such tripe on such a public platform, as in to effectively ‘ugly shame’ the mother of their child, the woman they profess to love, is both brutish and savage behaviour. I’ll be honest and say that, until I read reports about the boyo’s alleged verbal attack on his ill wife, I was in fact a minor fan. In my opinion the Welsh crooner has managed to constantly, ahem, swing the lead and reinvent himself, always staying hip and relevant; however for anyone to use their fame to emotionally throttle a loved one, to, in some way, manipulate their depressive illness, and, it appears in his opinion, their waning attractiveness, as an apparent attempt to promote an autobiography, (Jones’ latest tome, ‘Over The Top and Back Again,’ ghost written by Giles Smith and which Jones reportedly admits he has only ‘read fifty per cent,’ of), as a smokescreen for their appalling infidelity is, wounding at best, repulsive in the least. Last week’s reported vile statements made me wonder if this Knight of the Realm, Sir Tom, has tricked himself into believing that his bad behaviour and infidelity had played absolutely no part in his poor wife’s decline down through the decades; the very same woman who seems to have sacrificed so much, including her positive mental state, on the altar of her husband’s phenomenal success.

And I do understand that life on the road must have been difficult for poor, put-upon Tom, what with the girlos sniffing around him like they were ravenous dogs and he was an open tin of puppy chow. However, on the other hand, you see readers, it’s my belief that very often those who become intoxicated by their own importance tend to forget that one special person who will still remain by their side as a constant, loyal presence once their dubious spark begins to dim. We all bear responsibilities in life, one of those being that we should cherish the people we love and in turn, feel cherished by them. Now I’m not saying you should enjoy every single second you spend in their company; God no, that would be weird and slightly abnormal; but for a successful man who has literally gone from the Valleys to Vegas, Jones appears to have learned very little about gentlemanly behaviour along the way; and, despite the fact he has said he “still loves Linda,” (well big whoop!), his alleged remarks are disrespectful and undignified not just to his wife, but to women in general. Mind you Jones does credit Linda as being “strong,” and if what he is quoted as saying about her looks is true, she’d not only need to be a strong person, she’d also need to have a strong stomach in order to swallow all that boorish bull he’s laying on, when, in an attempt to recover from the media backlash, he told the Daily Mail his affairs were just “Part of life. Everything I’ve done is a part of life. You can’t cry over spilt milk and nobody got hurt. And my wife is still with me.” Wow, somebody always gets hurt when cheating occurs and while we’re at it, can I ask, where do you get your misshapen take on fidelity Sir Tom…Adultery Barn? Here’s a thought, when your singing career comes to an end, why don’t you type up all those cock-a-hoop little insights for us laydeez; you know, the ones who’ve lost our spark and email them to The Smart Ass Digest; I’m sure we’d all love advice from a skilled seducer like your good self…NOT!

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‘KEEP SAFE’ LAUNCH IN ROOSKEY Deputy Denis Naughten launching the campaign, with members of Rooskey Active Retirement. Denis Naughten TD recently launched a new initiative to save lives and reduce crime, particularly against older people. The launch of the ‘Keep Safe’ card with Rooskey Active Retirement, combines an emergency response card to assist the emergency services with an unknown caller card to reduce incidents such as, for example, bogus tradesmen preying on vulnerable people.

Roscommon launch for Galway Percy French Society Journal Following its successful launch in Galway in October 2014, the Galway Percy French Society, in association with the Roscommon County Library Service, is embarking on a promotion of its acclaimed Journal – ‘To the West’ (title of poem by Percy French) in Roscommon. It is fitting that this further event should take place in the home county of the multi-talented artist who was born in Clooneyquinn in May 1854.Edited by Margaret Curley, the Journal is a skillfully crafted 100-page publication liberally laced with a colourful

blend of history, culture, folklore stories and humour by well-known writers, poets and new writers. The launch by Fr. Francis, Beirne, P.P., Four Roads, Chairperson of the Roscommon Percy French Society, will take place in the County Library, Abbey Street, Roscommon on Thursday, 22nd October at 5 pm. Entertainment will follow. Everyone is welcome to what will be an enjoyable literary and musical evening. Further information from Roscommon County Library on 090-66 37277.

Michael Waldron, Waldron Meats, Brideswell, County Roscommon, right, receives a Gold Medal Award for his Maple and Mustard Cook n Bag Bacon Joint from Arty Clifford, Chairman at the annual Blas na hEireann/Irish Food Awards at the Dingle Food Festival 2015 in County Kerry. Photo: Don MacMonagle

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Paul Healy on Eamonn Dunphy’s lament for Wes on the RTE soccer panel; the Rugby World Cup; avoiding the Budget, and giving up cigarettes and a twice-yearly Hamlet habit… Sunday We need to talk about Eamonn. Dunphy, that is. I warned before, like others, that this national treasure is in danger of becoming a parody of what he once was. Perhaps it’s too late. I obviously wouldn’t wish to be accused of being ageist, but I need to say that the RTE soccer panel, the legendary RTE soccer panel, is really continuing to show signs of wear and tear. As a Leeds fan, I bow to the greatness of John Giles. I’ve always enjoyed Dunphy. And Liam Brady, a truly great player, is the wisest of the three pundits just now. Giles and Dunphy have become a bit tiresome. There are still times when you listen to Giles and say ‘hey, he is absolutely spot on’ and there are still times – wonderful times – when Dunphy starts a rollicking row with Brady/some other panellist, or the unfortunate presenter. I mean, Dunphy remains a wonderful one-off, truly a man who has made our lives brighter! But…but, but: this panel is quite simply past its peak. Dunphy’s tunnel-visioned perspective on the absence of Wes Hoolihan from the starting line-up as Ireland took on Poland on Sunday was tiresome and tedious. I thought Hoolihan was absolutely brilliant against Germany. He is without doubt our best (only?) creative force in midfield. But Giles and Dunphy have become obsessed with the Hoolihan issue. He’s not the Irish Messi. If he was, I imagine he’d have worn the jersey of Manchester United or City, Chelsea or Arsenal. And he is 33, so it is reasonable enough perhaps that he couldn’t start against Poland, having been so involved against Germany just three days earlier (not four, as Dunphy erroneously said). There are times when Giles and Dunphy are frustratingly simplistic, too often sticking rigidly to their longheld beliefs, unwilling to lean towards Brady’s more nuanced views, unwilling to accept that the Martin O’Neills of this world are a bit more in touch with modern-day soccer, not to mention with their own dressing room. Dunphy in full combative form is still a great sight, but oppose him, and you are put in your place, and told that you never played the game (which is effectively what Dunphy said to presenter Darragh Maloney on Sunday evening).

Clann na nGael and Padraig Pearses will meet in a fascinating County Senior Football Final on Sunday. Pictured at the recent Clann na nGael press night were Ross Naughton, Matt Scally and Emmett Kenny. Meanwhile Declan Duffy and Tom Butler celebrate Padraig Pearses’ great win over Roscommon Gaels in the semi-final. Pictures: Andrew Fox

Eamonn loves playing the ‘we’ve been in the game/you haven’t played it’ argument. Well, Dunphy wrote a major book on U2 many years ago, and he also wrote the official biography of Lester Piggott. But I don’t recall seeing Eamonn lead a world class rock band out on stage, or for that matter crossing the finishing line (on a horse at least) in the Epsom Derby…

Sunday/Monday The soccer fans were beaming on Sunday evening in Roscommon town as they poured out of the pubs, waved their flags in celebration and beamed as motorists honked their horns. It was no surprise that on Monday morning outside the local schools the soccer fans were still celebrating

the big win on Sunday and automatic qualification for Euro 2016. What a day it had been. The unfashionable soccer team had done it, had made it to France without any play-off. The final moments had been tense, but the soccer team had hung on and all over Roscommon, the fans were rightly celebrating. Congratulations to our sizeable Polish community…

tournament. Later, confirmation that Paul O’Connell’s international career is over – also due to injury – is devastating. What a warrior he has been. But the one great positive, amongst many, from Sunday’s win was the evidence of the tremendous squad Joe Schmidt has developed. One reason why I don’t think they’ll be crying for us in Argentina…

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We’re smiling, not because the Budget is imminent, but in the aftermath of Ireland’s stunning performance against France on Sunday in the Rugby World Cup. Today, we’re counting the cost of the injuries received, with the really bleak news that the fabulous Peter O’Mahoney will miss the rest of the

I don’t listen to or watch the Budget anymore. Who’d watch a movie when you’ve already heard how it ends? The Budget details always get leaked now, often weeks in advance. It’s not like the old days, when a grinning or grim-faced Minister for Finance stood outside Leinster House

with a battered briefcase before an expectant nation. Now we seem to get a few Budgets every year, and the showpiece one is leaked to the point where its ‘main points’ have been exposed to the public several days in advance of its unveiling. I go to the papers on the morning after the Budget but if I can’t find a sample family that exactly reflects ours I give up on trying to work out precisely how the changes in the Budget will affect us. The thing about Budgets is that they may put a few euro extra in your pocket – that’s welcome – but just as you’re feeling the loose change, the ‘stealth tax’ phantom comes along and begins to raid more from you. And I must say I’m glad that I gave up the old fags when I was nine or ten years of age. When my family owned the Kon Tiki pub outside Rooskey, my brothers and I were tempted the odd time to smoke the odd cigarette. Thankfully it was a brief flirtation. Then, for a few years in my twenties, I smoked about two and a half Hamlet cigars a year. I gave them up too. This reminds me of the famous old television ad in which the man reached for a relaxing smoke of a Hamlet cigar every time a crisis or catastrophe loomed. I imagine many smokers, on hearing the latest Budget Day increase on the cost of their habit, are tempted to turn to a cigarette or cigar to cope with the sheer frustration of it all. Of course it is claimed that putting up the price of cigarettes is a measure aimed at stopping people from smoking, which is a good thing. Cynics might say that it’s more a question of smokers being seen as a great source of revenue for the State, but in fairness even I give the benefit of the doubt to successive Governments on this one. Anyways, while I am digressing, I may as well go on. The 50 cent added on to a packet of cigarettes in this week’s Budget will give smokers something else to talk about during their long chats in the smoking areas outside pubs, leaving the rest of the customers inside the pub waiting even longer for their return. Back in the Healy family run Kon Tiki in Rooskey in the early 1970s, my brothers and I were eventually rumbled. During one militant summer – probably in protest against perceived slave labour –we’d been smuggling soft drinks, peanuts and the odd cigarette into an upstairs loft/hideaway. When rumbled, we got rid of the evidence, dispatching drinks, peanuts and cigarettes into the field behind the Kon Tiki. There were no major repercussions, save for the odd field mouse/badger developing a bad cough and a nasty smoking habit over the following weeks. Back to the Budget: it had its good points, and the country is in recovery mode, but I didn’t fancy breaking away from work to hear them droning on in the Dail or on the airwaves. I’m sure many people did give it their full attention. But I just wonder if any of the old men and women who helped build this country and who are now lying on trolleys in hospital corridors could see or hear any of the coverage from the televisions in the nearby wards?

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At the CORE of the community… The CORE building in Roscommon town originally functioned as a Methodist Church. This was following evangelistic activity of John Wesley and certain Irish followers such as Gideon Ouseley from Galway. However, following the decline of Methodism in the area, the Church of Ireland acquired the building in 1961 and for many years after it was used for a range of purposes and by a range of bodies such as the Credit Union, the local Travellers Association and Church congregations. In 2014 however, a committee from the Church of Ireland, led by Cyril McElhinney, began the process of applying for funding so that the building could be modernised for the 21st century. The work completed to date has been fan-

tastic and it is testament to all involved that the building is now suitable for use by the Church, local community and for private enterprises to hire. On Sunday, 4th of October, following Roscommon Harvest Thanksgiving, Rev’d Dr Heather Morris (former president of the Methodist Church in Ireland) unveiled a plaque at the CORE building commemorating the ministry of Methodism in the area and recognising the restoration of the building to the glory of God. She was accompanied by Bishop Ferran Glenfield and members of the CORE committee. Refreshments were then served. * If any private businesses, organisations or groups would like to hire the CORE, please contact Rev’d Alastair Donaldson on 090-6665413.

Pictured at The Core were David Johnston and Neil Morris. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at The Core were David Satchwell, Peggy Simms, Violet Satchwell, Caroline Conboy, Bishop Ferran Glenfield, Rev. Dr. Heather Morris, Valerie Marks, Brian Murray, Penny Crawley and Rev. Alastair Donaldson. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at The Core were Brian Murray, Violet and David Satchwell. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Core were Louise Talbot Beirne and Elise Donaldson. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Fianna Fáil select Swanick as Seanad candidate GP NOW LIKELY TO RUN IN FF CONVENTION? < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY Rose Brennan, Catriona Devine, Aidan Browne, Aileen Looby, Jennifer McCormack and Kathleen Finan pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

Just a week after ruling himself out of the forthcoming General Election in the RoscommonGalway constituency, Dr Keith Swanick was selected as Fianna Fáil’s candidate for next month’s Seanad by-election. The election was prompted by the retirement of Senator Jimmy

Harte (Labour) and will take place on November 13, with Maíria Cahill (Labour) the favourite. However, on Wednesday night, Fianna Fáil announced that Dr Swanick, a Castlerea native, would be running against her for the party. Dr Swanick said: “I am really pleased to have been nominated by Fianna Fáil as the party’s candidate in this Seanad by-election.”

The Belmullet-based GP was also nominated to run in the party’s General Election Selection Convention in this constituency, which is likely to take place in November. In a statement last week, he ruled himself out, due to “family and work commitments”. Yet Wednesday’s announcement has prompted speculation that, in fact, he may

Dr. Keith Swanick

contest the convention, not least because it may take place after the Seanad by-election on November 13.

Fianna Fáil Convention postponed Mary Dwyer, Hollie Foley, Iris Cudd, Julie Ann Keane and Bridie Dowd pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

Up to 90 Council staff to ballot on strike action DISPUTE OVER FEARS OF IRISH WATER JOBS CULL < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Up to 90 staff members of Roscommon County Council will ballot for a strike next month because of a dispute with Irish Water. The row arose after the utility announced last week that it would reduce its employees by 1,200 over the next six years. However, Siptu, which represents a great number of the staff affected, said this would be an unacceptable breach of agreements on the operation of the utility, and would be a clear move towards its future privatisation. Around 3,000 staff members of local authorities throughout the country provide a service to Irish Water. The utility pays their wages, but they remain employees of their local authorities. “We will be balloting all of our members who are working in water and sewerage services in all local authorities nationally, including those in Roscommon County Council, for industrial/strike action,” said Anthony McCormack, an industrial organiser with Siptu. The ballot will take place between November 9 and 19, with a result to be declared the following day.

The Lapo trade union will also ballot it members for identical action. Siptu said that a service level agreement had previously been reached with Irish Water that would see employees provide a service for 12 years. Brendan O’Brien, Siptu’s sector organiser, said: “Our union will vigorously resist any attempt by the management of Irish Water to reduce the number of workers providing this essential service. “Siptu members are demanding a strong and unequivocal commitment from Irish Water that it intends to fully honour the terms of the service level agreement.” Irish Water said that they would bring about operational efficiencies of €1.1 billion through a programme of transformation in how water services are delivered up to 2021. A spokesperson added: “Of this €1.1 billion in efficiencies, approximately one-third or €370 million will be made through payroll savings and a reduction in operations staffing of 1,500, based on the 2014 figure. “A reduction of 300 has already been achieved through retirements, redeployment and non-filling of vacancies as they arise. “A further reduction of 1,200 will be brought about through consultation under the service level agreement and transformation plan already agreed with local authorities.”

Fianna Fáil’s Selection Convention for the Roscommon-Galway constituency has been postponed and will not now take place until November. Plans were at an advanced stage for the event to be staged next Monday, October 19, in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, but that was cancelled. After Taoiseach Enda Kenny ruled out a General Election being held in November, it was decided that there was no urgency for a convention. “It was decided to take our time and do it right,” a senior

party member said. “I would say it won’t be held until early November now.” There are four confirmed candidates for the convention – Larry Brennan, Alan Kelly, Cllr. Eugene Murphy and Seán Óg Higgins. Councillors Ivan Connaughton and John Keogh are also considering contesting it. Nora Fahy, the project co-ordinator of Roscommon Women’s Network, has, however, ruled herself out, having been nominated.

Anne Farrell, Brendan Kelly and Siobhán Foley pictured with Deputy Lucinda Creighton in the Abbey Hotel. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Renua leader Lucinda Creighton was very well received at a public meeting in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, recently. The meeting attracted an attendance from the agricultural and

SME sectors and also of second and third-level students. Many showed their support for Renua’s policies and new party members were recruited. The event was partly organised by Oran’s Anne Farrell, the party’s General Election candidate in the Roscommon-Galway constituency.

She said: “A healthy and constructive question and answer session followed, which highlighted the common interests shared by us all.” Deputy Creighton will visit Roscommon town again on this Friday, October 16, when she will drop into the Sacred Heart Hospital.

Meeting on homeless crisis in Athlone on Sunday < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A meeting on the repossession and homeless situation will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel on Sunday.

The event, being organised by the Eviction Free County movement, will get underway at 3 pm. Gerry O’Boyle, the founder of the group, said that the meeting was designed to mobilise the movement.

He said: “We are trying to get all of the groups together to deal with the repossessions and homeless crisis that is going on in the West of Ireland, and to form a nationwide campaign.

“There is an avalanche of repossessions coming up in the next couple of months. We are trying to get prepared for it because there is no help or support out there for any families that are dealing with

the issue.” There has been a big increase in the number of repossessions granted at Roscommon Circuit Court this year. In the first six months of 2015, 39 possession orders

were granted at Roscommon Circuit Court, 28 of which related to primary homes. Up to 100 repossession cases are listed to before the County Registrar at next Monday’s sitting of the court.

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€2m to make air ambulance permanent In the Budget, the Government allocated €2 million towards making permanent the air ambulance service, which operates from Custume Barracks, Athlone. In July, the establishment of the permanent Emergency Aeromedical Service, as it is officially known, was announced. It had operated on a pilot basis since June 2012, a year after the closure of the emergency department at Roscommon Hospital. This week’s announcement will finance the permanent privision of the service. The new has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan. “The service has helped save many lives and I warmly welcomed this funding allocation to ensure that the service will remain on a permanent basis,” said the outgoing Deputy.

Fitzmaurice welcomes slashing of tax on goods vehicle Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the overhaul of motor tax on commercial vehicles that was introduced in the Budget. Finance Minister Michael Noonan announced on Tuesday that the maximum rate would be €900, compared with a current top level of €5,195. In his Budget speech, Minister Noonan said that he was replacing the current 20 existing motor tax rates for commercial vehicles with just five. These will range from €92 to €900, compared to the current system that starts at €333 and rises to €5,175. Deputy Fitzmaurice said that the overhaul would lead to job creation. He said: “As someone who was involved in this industry in the past, I was aware first-hand of the problems that existed. “Hauliers in this country were at a major disadvantage compared to their counterparts in the UK and, indeed, in recent times a levy on Irish hauliers had further worsened this situation. “However, the new measures announced by the Minister in the Budget will level the playing field. “I predict they will lead to the creation of jobs in this sector.” Deputy Fitzmaurice added: “The additional resources allocated to apprenticeships in this week’s Budget is welcome. Some months ago I published a major policy document on the whole area of apprenticeships and I am glad to see that at least two thirds of the measures proposed in that document will now become a reality. We had to change the way we looked at apprenticeships in this country and this budgetary measure is welcome.”

‘Families are going to be a lot better off now’ Senator John Kelly, of the Labour Party, has said that families would be a lot more financially secure as a result of Tuesday’s Budget. He particularly welcomed the Christmas bonus for social welfare recipients being restored to 75 per cent of weekly payment, a 50 per cent rise. He also welcomed news that the respite care grant, paid to more than 77,000 carers, would be restored to its previous level of €1,700 next year. He also welcomed the €5 a month rise in child benefit and the introduction of free preschool childcare for children aged three to five-and-a-half, or start of primary school. “Families are going to be a lot better off now,” said Senator Kelly, who is based in Ballaghaderreen. “They will have a lot more money in their pockets. “The more they have to spend, they will spend it, and that will create more jobs. It has a ripple effect.”

Knockcroghery artist Alan Tarpey will be featuring in Brent Pope’s Inside Out on Thursday, October 15, on RTÉ One (Television) at 10 pm. Alan loves painting familiar people and the buildings they inhabit, using pen and ink to bring out the colour and subjects. An eyesore in real life might be relived by his stroke. He started with his own native Co. Roscommon and has proceeded to illustrate every enjoyable spot he has ever encountered along his daily path.Alan works from his home in Knockcroghery.

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Feighan hails Budget measures Fine Gael TD for Roscommon/South Leitrim, Frank Feighan, has said that Budget 2016 will make a significant difference for those in rural Ireland. “Budget 2016 has introduced a series of agri-taxation measures including the extension of the general stock relief, stock relief for young farmers and stamp duty exemptions for young trained farmers up to the end of 2018. There will be a tax credit of €5,000 per annum for five years for farmers who transfer their land to successors over a period of time, making it easier for farms to be passed from one generation to the next. “This Government is tackling rural crime by investing in more Gardaí and the announcement of

600 additional Gardaí will be added to the 550 who have already started training since this Government reopened Templemore. “Budget 2016 also announced the increase in the Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) band from €225,000 to €280,000 for children inheriting the family home or farm. “One in three jobs created in the economy come

from small business and local employers. All of these businesses will now be able to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit of €550. Farmers, who also contribute massively to rural Ireland, are self-employed and will be eligible to claim this credit. It will also apply to a spouse where a couple both work on the farm. “In addition Minister Noonan also announced a reduction in USC, which in real terms will mean people earning under €50,000 will pay less than 50% tax for the first time since 2009. “This Government has allocated €275 million for the National Broadband Plan as part of the Capital Investment Plan too.”

INTO – additional teachers will reduce overcrowded classes The Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) has said that measures announced in Tuesday’s Budget would tackle Ireland’s overcrowded classes. A small cut in the pupil-teacher ratio and the creation of 2,260 additional tecahing posts were the key education measures announced. The Department of Education will have a budget of €8.5 billion next year, an increase of €144 million. From next September, the pupil-teacher ratio at primary level will fall from 28:1 to

27:1, requiring about 300 extra posts. Some 810 mainstream teaching posts are also being created to address demographic demand. At post-primary level, 550 extra teachers will be provided to enhance guidance counselling and leadership. Joe Killeen, a central executive committee member of INTO, representing counties Galway and Roscommon, said that the Budget heralded an welcome first step towards bringing Irish classes sizes in line with other countries.

Budget 2016 delivers for rural Ireland – Hopkins Fine Gael Councillor Maura Hopkins has said that Budget 2016, announced on Tuesday by Finance Minister Michael Noonan, would make a significant difference for those in rural Ireland. She said that a series of agri-taxation measures – the extension of the general stock relief, stock relief for young farmers and stamp duty exemptions for young trained farmers up to the end of 2018 – were introduced. Cllr. Hopkins, who will contest the forthcoming General Election, said: “There will be a tax credit of €5,000 per annum for five years for farmers who transfer their land to successors over a period of time, making it easier for

farms to be passed from one generation to the next. “These measures make farming more attractive to younger people and to families.” Budget 2016 announced the recruitment of an additional 600 gardaí. “This Government is tackling rural crime by investing in more gardaí,” said Cllr. Hopkins, from Ballaghaderreen.

She also welcomed news that the Capital Acquisitions Tax band had been increased from €225,000 to €280,000 for children inheriting the family home. Cllr. Hopkins added: “In addition Minister Noonan also announced a reduction in USC, which in real terms will mean people earning under €50,000 will pay less than 50% tax for the first time since 2009.” In conclusion, she said the Budget was a positive one for rural Ireland after what had been a very difficult time. She said: “The last few budgets have been hard, but they made it possible for Ireland to exit the bailout, reduce our debts, and move into a real recovery.”

Draw for Irish Cancer Society at McGuinness’s Totalhealth Pharmacy McGuinness’s Totalhealth Pharmacy on Main Street, Roscommon town, are running a prize draw in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The draw, which is part of the Society’s ‘Paint it Pink’ campaign, has commenced and will run until October 29. Various prizes are on offer, including a camera, hampers, perfumes, aftershave and jewellery. Tickets are on sale in McGuinness’s Totalhealth Pharmacy. All funds will go directly to the Society. Meanwhile, on October 29, a ‘Paint it Pink’ Day will be held in the pharmacy, which will feature a Fuschia Make-Up event and free pink nail-painting.

Support Shoebox Appeal at Melting Pot The Melting Pot in Roscommon town is happy to again act as one of the collection points for the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Let’s try and fill our new window on Castle Street with as many shoeboxes as we can. These shoeboxes will go out to some of the most neediest children in Africa and Eastern Europe bringing them Christmas joy all the way from the people of Roscommon. You can drop your shoeboxes into the Melting Pot shop at any time during shop opening hours (10 to 4.50 Monday to Friday and 10.30 to 5.20 on Saturdays). For more information please contact Caroline on 087-1303738 or go to www.teamhope.ie.

Annual Fundraising Dance in Hamrock’s The annual fundraising dance in Hamrock’s Lounge, Athleague will take place on Sunday October 25th at 9 pm. Admission is €5, with music on the night by J&S Sound. All funds raised are in aid of Croí and directly assist in the fight against heart disease and stroke. This fundraising dance has been a long-standing event with Mary Hamrock going to great efforts each year. Croí is the local heart & stroke charity for the West of Ireland and supports thousands of individuals and families each year that are impacted by Cardiovascular disease. For more information on this great fundraiser please contact Hamrock’s Lounge on 090-6663325.

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Roscommon Underwater Search & Recovery would like to congratulate Ava Donnelly on winning €376 in their 50/50 draw on October 3rd in Kelly’s. Next draw will take place on October 17th.

Castlerea CCE session The next Castlerea CCE session will be on Friday, 16th October when we return to McGourty’s. The session starts around 9.30 pm. All are welcome.

Fundraiser for Western Alzheimers A major fundraising event on behalf of Western Alzheimers takes place on Sunday 18th of October at The Birchgrove, Ballinasloe. Organised by a local committee, the fundraising extravaganza kicks off with a Charity Drag Hunt, meeting at The Birchgrove at 11 am. To register for the Charity Drag Hunt contact Paul Lynch on 087-237 4192.

Solstice Choir Charity Concerts in 2016 Roscommon Solstice Choir is seeking expressions of interest from charities and community organisations that would like to use the choir for fundraising purposes in 2016! The choir performs five or six concerts during our Spring/Summer Programme and the same number for Christmas. If you think we can help your cause please write a letter now to Secretary, Roscommon Solstice Choir, c/o Catherine Murray, Cloontymullen, Roscommon, detailing your plans. Earliest applications will receive first priority, so please don’t delay! Terms and conditions apply.

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Great Irish win a reminder of magic memories of Millennium Stadium A hoist which was granted to Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon recently by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine. It was a charitable donation.

Oran woman prompts charitable donation to Cuisle < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

An Oran woman was behind a charitable donation of a piece of lifting equipment to Cuisle Holiday Centre in Donamon recently. Dr Irene Regan is the President of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine in Dublin. At their yearly conference, the president always nominates a charity as the recipient for donations collected. This year, the conference was held in Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. Dr Regan said: “My chosen charities were Cuisle and the Thomas Hayes Trust (Kilkenny). Being a local, I am very familiar with the work that Cuisle do, both for the community and nationally. “I have had the pleasure of visiting the centre on a number of occasions and I knew that any monies donated would be well spent. “Along with the centre managers, Jean Coleman and Noel Brennan, we felt that this charity money would purchase a muchneeded hoist.”

Honeybee Health Store joins Molloy’s Having looked after the health needs of people in the Claremorris area since 2010, Honeybee Health Store has now joined the Molloy’s Lifestyle Group of Pharmacies and Health Stores and is looking forward to serving the community as part of the west of Ireland group. Come along to join in the celebration on Friday, October 16, in the Claremorris store for some exclusive offers, giveaways, demonstrations, tastings and health tips. In addition the MidWest Radio Roadcaster will be broadcasting live from Honeybee between 11 am to 1 pm. This celebration marks the start of a new beginning for Honeybee as it joins the expanding Molloy’s Lifestyle Group of Pharmacies and Health Stores. In addition to Honeybee’s extensive range of products and supplements, they now also stock the Benevits range of Health Foods and Vitamins and NutriSci a range of Protein based lifestyle supplements, designed exclusively by the Molloy’s Lifestyle Group to promote health and wellbeing for its customers. Midwest Radio’s resident pharmacist and the managing director of Molloy’s Lifestyle Group, James Geraghty, will be at Honeybee from 11 am to 1 pm to welcome customers, old and new, and help provide some health advice.

It’s Sunday afternoon and along with thousands upon thousands of Irish sports followers, I am settling down to watch the first of the two huge matches involving our Irish international teams, when the rugby lads take on the mercurial talents of the French aristocrats in the majestic Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Now I don’t know if it was the effects of the previous night’s exertions at the big dance in Dowd’s (which I will tell you about later), or if it was the sight of so many green-clad supporters milling around the Cardiff streets, but all of a sudden I was gone back in time, and I was engulfed by a myriad of remarkable memories from my various visits to the home of Welsh rugby. The stadium was built for the 1999 Rugby World Cup at a cost of €114 million and back then, and to this day, it was an amazing and spectacular sporting arena. We first went for that final, which was between Australia and France, but we also managed to get tickets for the 3rd place play-off, which was between South Africa and the All Blacks, and that game was the occasion of my first ever visit to the Millennium Stadium. For that match I was way up in the high seats, but couldn’t believe how clear the view was, but for the final, we were so close to the pitch I was almost playing. When Australia won and did the customary lap of honour, I could literally have reached over and touched the Webb Ellis Trophy, which captain John Eales was proudly showing off to the world. I fell in love with Cardiff and its people, later that night (a lot later) when I was somewhat unsteadily making my way home (well, to the hotel) from the nightclub which we, aptly christened The Doghouse (my brother, The Rasher, will explain). Not for the first time, I was going the wrong way. As I walked, I met a fellow late-night reveller, a Welsh lad, who told me I was lost, but that he, as it happened, was going by my hotel. He hailed a taxi, put me in, dropped me off at the front door and wouldn’t take a penny for my part of the fare! I often wondered if that happened a lost Welsh supporter in Dublin, what would be the outcome? We ran into Jack The Higher on that trip, as he celebrated a significant birthday and in the meantime, I have been there for Munster’s Heineken Cup victory in 2006, the Grand Slam victory in 2009, a few other Six Nations games and as I watched the extraordinary scenes during and after Sunday’s game, I could only wish that I could hop on a magic carpet and be transported straight over to the Welsh Capital. Sadly it wasn’t to be and the only carpet I saw was the on the sitting room but even there, hundreds of miles away from the action, it was one of the most amazing performances I have seen from any Irish team. I’m not going to go into the story of the game itself, as it’s on every paper everywhere, but on this bright Monday

National Grandparents Day was celebrated at Knock Shrine recently. Five generations of the one family from Roscommon town were present and brought the gifts to the altar during Mass. Picture shows (left to right) Mary Lynch, Catherine Lynch Mulryan, Loretta Mulryan Smyth, Dwane Smyth and Zoie Smyth.

morning, despite all the injuries and the possible citing of Sean O’Brien (who has since got a one-week ban), I’m very proud to be an Irishman. Sadly, it didn’t work out so well for the soccer lads over in Warsaw, but at least we can still get to France through the play-offs. Again in Poland, our supporters were magnificent and showed yet again why they’re so well regarded all over the world. Terrible tragedies However, back in the real world, there’s always something to jolt us into reality and the terrible fire in Dublin’s Carrickmines on Saturday morning in which 10 lives were lost, followed by the shooting dead of an unarmed Garda in Omeath on Sunday evening while attending a domestic violence incident, in which a young girl was also critically injured and the gunman killed himself, fairly makes us realise that sport, for all its excitement, is really only a diversion from life’s trials and tribulations. There’s not much to say in both instances except to offer sincere sympathies to the relatives of the dead and hope for the recovery of all the injured. Reader’s views on crime Changing subjects, and back to my piece last week in which I made the point that prison life for our criminals is too easy, and it inspired one of my readers to contact me and put forward a suggestion of his own, which, while possibly controversial, is certainly interesting. His idea is that thugs like the seven who terrorised the Corcoran family in Tipperary should be sent to places like Russia for the duration of their sentences and made work in the mines, do hard physical labour and get little or no remuneration – and he reckons

by the time they come back, they’ll have little or no interest in carrying on their lives of crime. He also commented on Paddy O’Gorman’s segment on Sean O’Rourke’s programme on RTE 1 where O’Gorman interviews people as they come out of the Courts and he was amazed at the number of them who had no intention of paying whatever fines they had got in the Court, and were more than happy to go to prison for a few days, thereby getting rid of their responsibility. Several said they had already purged fines that way previously and my correspondent wonders if they were on social welfare (as a lot of them were), why the fine money wasn’t deducted from their weekly payments. I’m not too sure about sending our criminals to Russia, but I definitely agree with him on the Social Welfare matter. A word of thanks Anyway, back to Saturday night and I’m delighted to say that we had a great night, great crowd and great craic with Frank Nelson in Dowd’s in Glinsk and I just want to thank all the ticket sellers, all who gave spot prizes, all who bought tickets and couldn’t come and especially all those who actually made it to Dowd’s. We are still sorting out the money, but it looks as if we have close to €3,700 to be divided equally between Cancer Care West and the Lourdes Invalid Fund. It’s a fantastic amount and we are so grateful to all the people in both Creggs and Glinsk (and indeed Glenamaddy and Oran and loads of other surrounding villages). Thanks again. And finally… Finally for this week, the excitement is building around the village

of Creggs as we prepare for the annual Harvest Festival. Now the full programme of events will be in next week’s Roscommon People, but I’ve been asked to mention a few special things. The Craft Fair is taking place on the Bank Holiday Monday (26th October) and anyone interested in taking a stall should contact Bina at 09- 6621037. The Dog Show is on Sunday 25th at 1 pm and the Festival committee will be putting up a Memorial Shield in honour of the late Marie Mullen, who was synonymous with the running of the Dog Show for many years. Also on the Sunday, there is an open Harvest Day for children in the Wildlife Park at 1.30 pm and among the activities will be a Treasure Hunt, face painting (some adults could maybe do with a makeover!), Ducking for Apples and lots more. You can dress up in full Halloween Costume or come as you are! If you want to sell Bric A Brac or anything else (except drugs), call Nora at 090-6621010 to take a stall and make yourself a few bob and finally an event that’s dear to my own heart, takes place on Sunday night in St. Mary’s Parochial Hall, when we host a parish dancing night with music by the great Sean Brennan. When I was young, no dance halls had alcohol licences and we got on fine! This is the chance to have a ‘dry’ dance, meet the neighbours and have a nice enjoyable night out with one of the locality’s best musicians and on top of all that, we are reviving the parish Waltzing Competition! Vincent Canny and Elizabeth Ward are the reigning champions but challengers include previous winners Seamus Keane and Theresa Canny who are waiting in the long grass! Watch this space!

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Mary Claire wins PPI Radio Award

Shannonside Northern Sound has won the Specialist Speech Programme Award for ‚ ‘Phoenix from the Ashes - The Rise and Restoration of St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford‚‘ at the PPI Radio Awards ceremony, held 09/10/15 in the Raddisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Galway. MaryClaire Grealy, and Claire Mulcahy (right) are pictured receiving the award from PPI Radio Awards Committee member Jackie Neill, Station Manager, BBC Radio Ulster. Pic Iain White

Shannonside Northern Sound has won the Drama Award for ‚ ‘Left Behind‚‘ at the PPI Radio Awards ceremony, held 09/10/15 in the Raddisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Galway. Pictured from left: PPI Radio Awards Committee member Sinead Wylde, RTE Lyric FM, who presented the award, Martin Howard, Siobhan Clarke, Aisling O Connor and Daithi McMahon. Pic Iain White

Mary Claire Grealy, presenter of the daily ‘Let’s Talk’ programme on Shannonside FM, was one of the winners at last Saturday night’s PPI Radio Awards in Galway. Mary Claire won in the Specialist Speech Programme Category and took home the Gold Award for her compilation of a docu-

mentary piece called ‘A Phoenix from the Ashes’ which highlighted the rise and restoration of the landmark St. Mel’s Cathedral in Longford. The prestigious PPI Radio Awards celebrate the art and skill of radio production and programming.

‘People from the Sky’ for top animation festival Black Hole Studio of Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon was the creative force responsible for the latest incarnation of Count Tornado. They drew their inspiration from long-time collaborator Dualta MacEoghan’s cartoon characters for this short animation which has been selected for the ReAnimania International Animation Festival. From over 1,200 submissions only 183 were selected for the festival (now in its seventh year)

which takes place from October 28th-November 3rd in Yerevan, Armenia. With submissions from over 90 countries Black Hole Studio’s threeminute music video is the only accepted entry from Ireland. Having worked on the project for over a year, the Creative Director of Black Hole Studio, David Pierce said: “It was a lot of work, but the kind of project we wanted to do for a long time.

“Due to the nature of the content it gave us a lot of freedom to use some off-the-wall ideas, which we believe captured the true essence of Count Tornado.” After the success of Count Tornado’s previous two single releases this year the Mullingarbased artist hopes his new track with accompanied video will propel him even further into the stratosphere of the music comedy world. ‘People from the Sky’

depicts a cartoon version of the Count as an Interstellar Timelord arriving at a space station. Count Tornado, aka Dave O’Byrne, said of the video “I am delighted to have an Avatar of myself fighting oppression in the world, even if that world is in outer space…and is in a cartoon!” Dualta MacEoghan, the grandson of John DeCourcy Ireland, is a multi-talented artist from Blackrock.

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Innovative singer-songwriter Graham on stage in JJ’s Graham Sweeney, an innovative young singer-songwriter from Achill Island, will play in The Square House Social in JJ Hawlow’s, Market Square, Roscommon town, on Friday, October 16. Graham utilises a combination of techniques, blending traditional guitar playing with his own unique style of finger-tapping. The result is a truly distinctive sound that captivates audiences and leaves them wanting more. During his dynamic live sets, he shifts seamlessly between percussive guitar riffs and delicate vocal melodies.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, October 17, The Suitcase Junket – Matt Lorenz’s internationally touring one-man ban – will perform at the same venue. Matt Lorenz is a Vermont-born musician, visual artist and tinkerer. The Suitcase Junket’s artistic vision is one of salvaged and repurposed objects, images and emotions. With masterful command over instruments of his own creation, he silences a room with the first notes of his throat singing and holds the crowd until the final chords of his guitar.

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Exciting programme for 2015 South Roscommon Singers Festival The programme for the South Roscommon Singers’ Festival 2015 was launched in PJ’s Bar, Castlecoote, recently and once again there is a jam-packed cornucopia of delights in store for

aficionados of traditional, old-time, folk and gospel singing. The festival takes place from Thursday, October 22, to Tuesday, October 27. The festival, which,

once again, extends from Knockcroghery and Lecarrow to Roscommon town and Castlecoote, will feature an array of international acts, as well as the best of the homegrown variety.

Jane Tobin, Jack and Angela Plunkett pictured at the launch of the South Roscommon Singers Circle Festival in PJ’s, Castlecoote. Picture: Andrew Fox

Old-time banjoist and balladeer Sara Grey returns from the USA with Kieron Means (guitar and vocals) and Ben Paley (fiddle) to present a ‘Song Talk’ on murder ballads, as well as a couple of concert appearances. Brigitte and Katelle Kloarag return from Brittany after a long absence, as well as Thomas McCarthy (London), and Chris Miles, Barbara Dymock and Jack and Angela Plunket, from Scotland, and Jim Bainbridge and Nik and Fiona Vickers, from England. A host of local singers and musicians will also contribute to a series of concerts, song talks and sessions. One of the main features of the festival will be the opening salvo on Thursday night in Hannon’s Hotel – the Roscommon People-sponsored Annie McNulty Award Presentation Concert. This involves a showcase of Roscommon musical talent: Gatehouse, featuring John Wynne, John and Jacinta McEvoy and Rachel Garvey; Boyle

balladeer and songwriter Donal O’Connor; south Roscommon singers Frank Brennan and Johnny Johnston and storyteller Vincent Pierce (MC). This year’s guests of honour and recipients of the Annie McNulty Award will be The Grehan Sisters from Boyle. Also, for the first time there will be a Gospel Concert in St. Coman’s Church of Ireland, Roscommon town, on Saturday night, featuring an array of international acts as they present some amazing and uplifting Gospel songs and Spirituals from the Americana and European traditions. A fascinating series of ‘Song Talks’ in Murray’s in Knockcroghery will feature strongly all day on Saturday, as well as informal singing and music sessions throughout Knockcroghery and Lecarrow over the weekend. Watch this space for full details over the coming weeks or check out www.southroscommon.ie where you can download the full programme.

McNulty Award for The Grehan Sisters This year’s recipients of the Roscommon People-sponsored Annie McNulty Award will be the renowned family folk group from Boyle, The Grehan Sisters. The Grehan Sisters – Frances, Helen and Marie – have been singing and playing music all their lives. Having been born into a rich traditional music family, they first started playing in their parents’ pub in Boyle in the late 1950s. The Roscommon People-sponsored Annie McNulty Award will be presented to the Grehan Sisters at a gala concert in Hannon’s Hotel, Athlone Road, Roscommon town, on Thursday, October 22. Doors open at 7.30 pm and admission is €10. Also appearing will be a new Roscommon band, Gatehouse, featuring Jacinta McEvoy (guitar and concertina), John Wynne (flute), John McEvoy (fiddle) and Rachel Garvey (vocalist). Another Boyle man, singer/songwriter Donal O’Connor is also on the bill as are singers Frank Brennan and Johnny Johnston with MC Vincent Pierce (Seanchai).

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Supporting Ireland and Poland in Roscommon Supporters gathered in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Caitlín McConn, Benny Burns, Rory McMahon and Anna Fleming pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

A group of Polish supporters pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Annmarie Farrell, Sinéad Connaughton and Jeremy Jurnnigan pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Cian O’Brien, Patrick Connally,, Philip Gallagher, Joe Gallagher and Niall O’Brien pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lisa Kiernan and Geri Lee pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Lisa and Cian O’Brien pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pawel Opach and Iwona Dziegiel pictured in JJ Harlow’s for Ireland vs Poland. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Creggs RFC event in the Hollywood Bar for Ireland v France were Denis Healy, Jack Hegarty and Padraig Deane. Picture: Andrew Fox

On a ‘Super Sunday’ which saw Ireland’s rugby and soccer teams playing two momentous internationals, thousands of sports fans congregated in pubs, hotels, sports clubs and cinemas to watch the drama unfold. ‘Super Sunday’ sports fever took the same hold in Roscommon as elsewhere around the country. We persuaded SEAMUS DUKE to spend Sunday afternoon in local pubs, watching us watching them…

‘Draw in Athleague, victory in Cardiff, defeat in Warsaw…’ People in this country are sports-mad. Any excuse and we are away. It is very seldom that two of our premier international teams are involved in major fixtures on the same evening, one after the other –and that’s what happened last Sunday. It has been a bad time for rural publicans in recent years but last Sunday evening most of them got a boost. After the drawn County Hurling final I made my way to Roscommon town where the Ireland v France World Rugby Cup match was kicking off. The atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium could be felt as the game started. I missed the pre-match chat with Matt Cooper and guests, but from the opening exchanges it was obvious that this was going to be a monumental battle as the ferocious hits went in one after the other. The thirty players, with no regard for their personal safety, threw themselves into a battle which was frightening in its intensity. The pub was packed as punters roared on their heroes. “Go on Johnny”, “Great hit Paulie”, “Ah for Jaysus sake referee” could be heard as the game took shape.

Ireland were hanging on a bit and then there were groans as first, Johnny Sexton, and then, Paul O’Connell, suffered really bad injuries. “We’ll see now if Madigan is up to it” one man roared at the TV. “I think we are bunched now for sure” said another. At half-time and we were left with the sight of Paul O’Connell being stretchered off, taking oxygen as he made his way to the dressing rooms. Was that going to be our World Cup hopes up the spout? The cocktail sausages and sandwiches were very welcome at the break as we pondered just how Ireland would be able to cope without their talisman and inspirational captain. But the answer came very quickly. Ian Madigan did actually step up to the mark and then, as if to signal that Paul O’Connell was handing on the baton, on came Ian Henderson to show that we have a new superstar in the Irish pack. The big man from Ulster was brilliant as he helped drive Ireland on. It was relentless in the second half as Ireland drove forward. The French blue machine was in reverse. Sean O’Brien was everywhere,

Conor Murray was directing the play, Madigan was kicking brilliantly, Henderson was controlling the lineout along with 6 foot 11 inch Devin Toner. Athlone man Robbie Henshaw was awesome, putting in hit after hit. Stuart Barnes, the co-commentator on TV3, said: “If I was Irish I would be so proud of these men here today. This is just phenomenal” – and it was that surely. The tries came eventually. Rob Kearney and Conor Murray got across the Cardiff whitewash. Ireland had beaten the mighty French, against all the odds. Not alone did Paul O’Connell and Johnny Sexton have to go off, but we lost one of our greatest warriors in Peter O’Mahony too. The Irish supporters were fantastic. Joe Schmidt has masterminded a brilliant victory. However I have seldom seen a man as shell-shocked after a major victory. He knew it had come at a huge cost. Back in the pub, everyone was on their feet for the last ten minutes. Fists were shaken at the TV, some people were close to tears. You had to marvel at this Irish team and the way they refused to bend the knee. It was

Pictured at the Creggs RFC event in the Hollywood Bar for Ireland v France were Aengus Oates, David Kearney, Vincent Collins and Dermot Hughes. Picture: Andrew Fox

a really great day to be Irish. Bring on Argentina now. Even watching that rugby game was exhausting. Could we go to Warsaw and win and qualify for Euro 2016? Eamon Dunphy was aghast in the studio. His ‘love child’ Wes Hoolihan was not playing. “I’m told it’s due to injury” said presenter Darragh Maloney. But he was named in the substitutes, so Eamon was having none of it. “Martin O’Neill doesn’t trust Wes Hoolihan and it shows a lack of ambition” said Eamon. Oh dear, we are getting off to a bad start. The stadium in Warsaw looked magnificent and the Poles gave their side massive support. We were going to be up against it. When Poland took the lead in the 13th minute the pub fell silent. The writing was on the wall. However the gloomy mood did not last too long. Two minutes to be precise. A Polish defender decided that he would try to decapitate Shane Long and the referee pointed to the spot and Johnny Walters walloped the penalty to the Polish net and now the ‘Oles’ could start again. But Poland were dangerous going forward and just when we

Pictured at the Creggs RFC event in the Hollywood Bar for Ireland v France were Sadhbh Brereton and Peter Waldron. Picture: Andrew Fox

thought we would get to halftime, Lewandowski struck for his customary goal. The Bayern Munich striker has scored a hatful of goals this season and he powered a header home in the 42nd minute. Poland 2-1 up at the break. There was no shortage of encouragement as the punters shouted their support for Ireland and the much talked about Wes Hoolihan and Robbie Keane came on to try and rescue the situation. There was to be no late equaliser however and at the close, a very glum ‘Holy Trinity’ of John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy agreed that we were not good enough. Still, we have the play-offs!

When the soccer was over, the screens were switched back to TV3 where they were showing highlights of the rugby. The smiles returned as we basked in the glow of a never-to- be-forgotten display. It was a momentous day. A long day of sport. A draw in Athleague, victory in Cardiff, and a loss in Warsaw. And the good news is that there is more to look forward to next weekend. I suppose you can’t win them all. But it was a day that will not be forgotten in a hurry. * On ‘Super Sunday’, Seamus Duke watched the action unfold in Down The Hatch and Pat Kelly’s; photographs from JJ’s and The Hollywood by Andrew Fox.

Pictured at the Creggs RFC event in the Hollywood Bar for Ireland v France were Jane Gilsen, Padraig Holmes, Tom O’Brien, Geraldine Gately, Dermot Gately, Sadhbh Brereton and Peter Waldron. Picture: Andrew Fox

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< EOGHAN YOUNGMURPHY A new coffee shop, Hannah’s Kitchen, has opened in Castlerea. Located on Patrick Street and run by Hannah Muldoon, it is open from 9 am until 6 pm

from Monday to Friday. It serves homemade soup, sandwiches, wraps, paninis and freshly baked goods and treats. They also serve highquality Lavazza coffee and speciality teas. “Call in, enjoy a bite to eat and relax with great com-

pany,” says Hannah. An event to mark the official opening of the outlet, which was a huge success, took place on October 3rd. “I was so nervous,” said Hannah. “We did not know if one person would show up. Over

the space of three hours, over 300 people walked through the door. Flowers, gifts, bottles of bubbly, card and well-wishes flowed through. “It was totally overwhelming, but gave me the determination I needed.”

Hannah was equally nervous when normal business commenced for the first time in Hannah’s Kitchen on Monday, October 5. She said: “The building was ready, the fridges stocked…but to actually turn the key in the door

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Opening hours at Hannah’s Kitchen Hannah’s Kitchen is located on Patrick Street in Castlerea and is run by Hannah Muldoon. The new business is open from 9 am until 6 pm from Monday to Friday. It serves homemade soup, sandwiches, wraps, paninis and freshly baked goods and other treats. Hannah is looking forward to meeting and greeting you over the coming days – do call in!

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Castlerea and finally realise this was the minute it began, made me feel sick to the stomach!” But, speaking at the end of the first week in business, Hannah said that she was delighted with the progress made. “Five days into business and I couldn’t have asked for better,” she said. “The amount of people that have walked through the door, even just to wish us well…” she reflected, “and those who walked in the door for their double shot cappuccino three times a day!”

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Hannah’s Kitchen Patrick Street, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

We are open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday We offer a breakfast menu from “Hannah’s Full Breakfast” to Bacon and Cream Cheese Bagels up to 12pm, then our lunch menu consists of speciality Paninis, Wraps and Sandwiches. Not forgetting our thick Homemade Soup and Brown Bread baked instore, and yummy treats, Bakes, Cupcakes and Desserts. All washed down with our speciality Teas and Italian Coffee from our Lavazzo Blue Coffee machine, offering Cappuccino, Americano, Espresso, Latte and Mocha. Loyalty Cards available for take out Coffee

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Wishing all the best to the new business in town, Hannah’s Kitchen. We would also like to thank all of our loyal customers coming up to our 1 year anniversary. Make sure to call in and check out all of our promotions to celebrate our first year in business from

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The opening of Hannah’s Kitchen on Patrick Street, Castlerea, fulfils a longheld dream of its proprietor to start a business such as this in the west Roscommon town. It all began in 2005, when Hannah Muldoon and her husband, Garrett, moved from the UK to his home town, Castlerea. Hannah worked as the assistant manager in a local hotel but, like many others, she became unemployed when the recession hit. “I had worked in the hospitality sector for so many years, so it (becoming unemployed) was a shock to the system,” she said. Hannah became used

to being a ‘stay-at-homemum’ for her four children. Then, after giving birth to her final child, she decided to undertake a course in sugarcraft, “purely through boredom.” “I loved it, found a passion for it and began to expand my knowledge and learn skills,” she said. “I started making cakes for friends and family.” This interest developed and Hannah was soon accepted by Roscommon Leader Partnership to become an applicant for the back-to-work scheme through the Department of Social Protection. “I applied for their grant and this helped me to move forward with new equipment and marketing

with well-wishers. “I found so many people coming back to me from the previous year and complimenting me on my work,” she said. She loved the buzz of mixing with people constantly and concluded that she would love to run such a business on a fulltime basis. Hannah had developed a strong attraction to Castlerea over the past decade and decided she would love to open up a coffee shop there. “I hoped the people of Castlerea would support me and not let me down,” she said. “So that was it – I made the decision. “I knew that the Deli Dock in Castlerea had always been a huge success

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devices,” said Hannah. “They were so helpful and provided a social networking course, which was invaluable.” What started as an ad hoc business pursuit expanded into a larger enterprise. Her home kitchen was soon registered with the Health Service Executive to allow her to trade officially and become selfemployed. “It was a huge challenge, but it fell into place,” she said. “That was in 2014 and my customer base grew monthly. I also took part in various craft fairs and Christmas markets, doing cupcakes’ stands.” At the Castlerea Rose Festival in early August, where she sold her produce, she was inundated

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in its time – great location, spacious building, so much potential. “I bit the bullet and made the move.” She started looking at various properties in Castlerea and eventually found a suitable premises that would be the home of Hannah’s Kitchen. Preparation for the grand opening earlier this month took place over a period of about six weeks. Not only did the premises need to be altered, she also put plenty of thought into the type of food she would serve. Hannah said: “I wanted to be different. I wanted to provide a quick food service for those who had a short lunch break, but to also provide for those who wanted to sit and chat and enjoy their food. “I couldn’t forget the love I had for baking either. “I wanted to provide as much homebaking as I could for all those who had supported me, and given me such praise over the years.” She opted to go for a high-quality Italian coffee, Lavazza, which would be different to other outlets in the town and “entice the coffee-lovers to me.” Hannah added: “I ordered my machine from Italy through Conroc Coffee in Sligo (Rory O’Connor), who had been so helpful and supportive when deciding on what product to go for.”

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thought I was crazy and told me so, only spur me on!” While grateful to all for their support, Hannah would like to acknowledge some people individually. She said: “I would like to specifically thank my husband, Garrett, for his hard work in getting the place as beautiful as I had hoped it would be. “He has been my rock. I would also like to thank my mum, dad, stepmum and sister for their hard work and support and also to thank my children. I would also like to thank my friends, especially Miriam, for her calming influence and diligence, and Olivia, for her graft, honest opinions and the laughs we have had. “Long may it continue!”

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Keeping those little trick or treaters safe this Halloween < MIRIAM KERINS

My girls, now grown-up adults, still adore Halloween; my granddaughter loves the entire festival and every child I’ve encountered over the past week has animatedly and excitedly been chatting to me about this year’s scary costumes, face painting and all the fun parties and spooky events that are quickly filling up their midterm diary. In fact my granddaughter has ‘phoned ahead with a horror wish list she wants us to plan for her during the customary mid-term visit; I swear that child is a future Stephen King in the making. However, as our little ones go trick or treating and gather their heavy haul of goodies it’s worth putting a few basic but important safety rules in place. So, call me a worry wort, call me a killjoy; I don’t care;

even though Halloween is an exciting time, the thought of the little ones trick or treating, knocking on strangers’ doors and being exposed to what is often dangerous items like bangers and fireworks, pumpkin carving activities and unattended candles scares the hell out of me. Around the House: * Don’t allow the kids to carve the pumpkin. Instead get them to draw on the scary face, you do the carving; taking care not to cut yourself, and then allow the kids to scoop out the insides. * The same sense of safety should apply to sharp objects that some costumes may require. So props like swords, knives and any other sharp implements should be strictly supervised or, taken away altogether and replaced with safer ones. Also, face masks should be a proper

fit, having enough air holes so your child can both see and breathe properly. * When choosing your child’s costume, make sure it conforms to the current safety standards which are EN71; however, reports in this week’s Daily Mail allege that, when tested, many popular kids’ costumes were still catching fire within seconds. So please, be vigilant because it’s clear more stringent health and safety standards urgently need to be applied. Remember TV presenter Claudia Winkelman’s daughter’s welldocumented horrific ordeal when her costume accidentally caught fire and ignited within seconds, leading to the child suffering serious injuries. Ms Winkelman, like most of us, is a highly responsible parent and this type of tragedy can happen in any family. Outdoors:

* Never allow your child to go trick or treating alone, not even with a group of kids. If they insist, perhaps older kids could go unaccompanied by an adult as long as they agree to stay on an agreed route and not to split up. Use your own parental judgement wisely here. * When taking the kids trick or treating, walk on the path, bring a torch, never go into houses that aren’t fully lit up and never knock on a stranger’s door…just stick to who, what and where you know. Also, bear in mind, there may be senior citizens living in your area who may not wish to open the door to strangers, who may, in fact, be frightened; so respect that and don’t bother them. * Hopefully everyone has kept their pets indoors during the festivities with all furry friends being safely

secured as soon as it begins to get dark. If you and your kids are dressed up in scary masks, don’t approach any dogs you may encounter, even your own beloved dogs or a neighbour’s dog; they won’t know it’s you and could easily get fright-

ened by an unfamiliar costume and monster’s mask. * Tell your kids not to eat their booty before they arrive home where you can inspect it and make sure it’s ok; this is especially important for homemade goodies.

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Enjoy Arigna Mining Experience The Arigna area has a coal-mining heritage of over 400 years and is located in a beautiful scenic location in north Roscommon overlooking Lough Allen.

The Arigna Mining Experience will certainly appeal to those with an interest in history or anyone looking for a day out with a difference. We’re open for Hallow-

een and would love to see you! Now a popular tourist spot, the centre allows visitors an insight into coal mining life in the Arigna Valley from the 1700s until its closure in 1990.

The Arigna Mining Experience has welcomed almost 200,000 visitors since it opened in 2003. A typical visit includes a 45-minute underground tour with an ex-miner

as your tour guide, the tour brings visitors to the mine’s coalface where the methods used to extract the coal are demonstrated. The authentic lighting and sound effects throughout the mine add to the reality of the experience. There is also a DVD presentation, an exhibition area where local geology and the formation of coal deposits is explained and there is an excellent photo archive on show. There is a talking telescope, which will give the visitor a commentary on the seven surrounding counties which can be viewed from this scenic location. The centre has a coffee shop, the underground tour is fully accessible and is an all-weather facility and is open seven days a week, all year from 10 am to 5 pm daily. They are currently taking bookings for Christmas. For more information, see www.arignaminingexperience.ie or call 0719646466.

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The ideal choice for that perfect Family Halloween break… Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar Breaffy House Resort has family Halloween holidays covered. The resort comprises two superb hotels, plus an award-winning leisure centre and spa, and is set in 90 acres of rolling countryside, just five minutes drive from Castlebar. Breaffy House Hotel dates back to the 1890s and retains some of its original country house atmosphere, while Breaf-

fy Woods Hotel offer families comfortable, quality accommodation with a choice of large family rooms. The resort, a short 15-minute drive from the vibrant and popular town of Westport, boasts an award-winning leisure centre with 20m pool and separate kiddies splash pool, an outdoor playground, games room, AstroTurf pitch and crazy golf course,

whilst the ever-popular Breaffy Buddies Kids’ Club provides a full-range of fun supervised kids activities – guaranteed to make your Halloween break Spooktacular… For more information, call 0949022033, email reservations@ breaffyhouseresort.com or visit www.breaffyhouseresort.com

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Things to do this Halloween ... Rathcroghan – The Home of Halloween! Halloween entertainment The Rathcroghan landscape can justifiably claim the title as the home of Halloween, the pagan festival of Samhain. Their door to the Irish Otherworld is located at the famed Cave of Oweynagat, Uaimh na gCat, the ‘Cave of the Cats’, where Cú Chulainn and two oth-

er members of the famed Red Branch Knights of the Ulster Cycle of tales were tested by three mighty Otherworldly cats, summoned by Queen Medb of Connacht. The cave is home to the Morrigan, the goddess of war and death in Irish mythology, who comes out on

Samhain Trip to Hell

Halloween night to create a world that is ready for the barrenness of winter. So visit them this Halloween night at Rathcroghan Visitor Centre at 5 pm, and let them lead you to the home of Halloween on a special dusk guided tour. Let us regale you with gory stories from our

ancient past, before testing yourself by entering Oweynagat, to come faceto-face with the mighty Morrigan! Adults – €10; U-18 – €8. Contact them at 0719639268 or info@rathcroghan.ie for information and to reserve your place. Spaces limited so please book early!

DID YOU KNOW Halloween began here, At Oweynagat/The Cave to the Otherworld? THOUGHT NOT Join us this Halloween and celebrate the Samhain in style

At Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk at 5pm

€10 for adults & €8 for under 18s Outdoor clothing is advised, as the cave is quiet muddy. Rathcroghan Visitor Centre Cruachan Aí, Tulsk, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon Phone: 00353 (0)71 9639268 Web: http://www.rathcroghan.ie www.Facebook.com/Rathcroghan Twitter @Rathcroghan

Oweynagat figures prominently in ancient Irish myth and legend.

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A range of exciting events will take place in Dec’s Bar/The Plunkett Inn Bar & Lounge in Castleplunkett over the Halloween period. All are welcome to attend the Open Traditional Music Session on Friday, October 16, and take part in and dance in the evening’s entertainment. On Sunday, October 18, Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina will be shown, with complimentary refreshments served. On Friday, October 23, DJ Dave Gilleran will play. The following Friday, October 30, a fundraiser for Vita House/Roscommon Cancer Care Services will be held. Music will be provided by The Lancers, with tickets just €5. Finally, on Saturday, October 31, the First Optional Halloween Fancy Dress Party will be held, with music from Liam Fitz.

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Dec’s Bar - The Plunkett Inn caters for all your party needs. Call Dec on 087 7955104

Get fit for Christmas at the Abbey Get fit for Christmas at the award-winning Abbey Health and Fitness Club, a Diamond White Flag award winning leisure centre, at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town. Why not avail of their amazing eight-week pool and gym membership, now available at the club. Members can avail of this fantastic offer for only €115 and get a free gym assessment and personalised programme and free aqua-aerobics, sculpt and tone classes. This offer ends on October 31, so only a limited time to book. Abbey Health and Fitness stock a full range of Aloe Vera Forever Living products.

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For a fun and spooky Halloween, visit Glendeer Pet Farm Looking for somewhere to bring the kids over the mid-term break? Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum, Athlone, is the perfect day out for kids of all ages and big kids too! With ghosts, ghouls, scarecrows and witches aplenty, you’ll be guaranteed a spooktastic time! Cast spells with Willow the witch, toast marshmallows over an open fire, enter the eerie maze but be warned, it’s as your own risk. Follow Pumkin Passage through the Forbidden Forest to see where it takes you, and be scared by lots more ghosts and ghouls at Glendeer Pet Farm this Halloween! But it’s not all about scares – during this Halloween experience, you will also get to interact with the friendly animals on the farm. Children can feed, pet and even hold some of the ani-

mals, which include puppies, rabbits, deer, pot belly pigs, llamas, alpache, emu, wallabies, goats, donkeys, sheep, the cheeky monkeys, meerkats and much more! Not only are there new Halloween scenes this year, but children can race on the new double obstacle course and lose themselves in the new timber maze, along with the slides, swings, seesaws and very popular glider swing in the large outdoor playground or they can avail of the indoor adventure area with lots of slides and bridges. So Glendeer is perfect even on those wet days. And while the big ones are burning off some energy, the little ones will be well entertained in the soft play barn and the all-weather outdoor sand pit. Just beware of the ghosts and ghouls in the Forbidden Forest on your way

ROSCOMMON LEISURE CENTRE BOOKING OPEN FROM 19TH OCTOBER Childrens Lessons commence Tuesday, 3rd November, Wednesday 4th November & Saturday 7th November €60 per child payment on booking please

there! Adults can enjoy freshly ground coffee/tea and home-made treats available in the coffee shop. Groups catered for by appointment. Special rate for

20 or more. Open: October 24 until the November 1 for Halloween. Opening times: Monday to Saturday – 11 am to 5 pm; Sunday – noon to 5 pm. Admission: €8 for adults

Lots to see and do at Carrick Cineplex There’s lots to see and do this midterm at Carrick Cineplex, Carrick-onShannon’s award-winning cinema, café and wine bar. It is open daily during midterm at 1 pm (11.30 am on Saturday), with late shows every Friday and Saturday night. Watch all the latest releases on the big screen projected by top of the range Sony 4K equipment in the comfort of a reclining seat in one of our luxury screens accompanied by your favourite snacks, gourmet coffees and wines, or enjoy before or after the show in the stylish Art Deco-style Café Paradiso. New releases for midterm include the hotly anticipat-

ed new Bond film SPECTRE, opening Monday, October 26. Pre-booking is highly recommended! Other exciting releases include lots for families including Hotel Transylvainia 2, Ghost Hunters and Pan, as well as lots for grown-ups including Sicario, Crimson Peak and lots more. Please visit www.carrickcineplex.ie for full listings or find us on Facebook! Met Opera Live from New York: Carrick Cineplex are delighted to present a new season of world-class opera live in high definition from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. On Saturday, October

17, at 6 pm, watch Verdi’s Otello, inspired by Shakespeare’s play, and on Saturday, October 31, watch Wagner’s Tannhauser at 5pm. Pre-booking is essential; please phone 071-9672000 for more information. Carrick Film Society has returned for a new season of World and Art House film, taking place every Thursday at 8.30 pm. See Force Majeure on Thursday, October 15, a Swedish drama about a family on a ski holiday in the French Alps who find themselves staring down an avalanche during lunch one day. In the aftermath, their dynamic has been shaken

to its core, with a question mark hanging over their patriarch in particular. On October 22, watch the acclaimed Argentinian film Wild Tales. Wickedly hilarious and delightfully deranged, Wild Tales is a subversive satire that doubles as a uniformly entertaining anthology film. On Friday, 30, and Saturday, October 31, a weekend of family-friends tricks and teats will take place at Carrick Cineplex. Come watch Halloweenthemed movies in your costume. Prizes will be given for the spookiest ensembles! Please see Facebook or www.carrickcineplex.ie for more information!

and €8 for children; under 18 months are free. Glendeer Pet Farm, Drum, Athlone. Phone: 0906437147. See www.glendeerpetfarm.ie.

HALLOWEEN CAMP Monday, 26th October – Friday, 30th October 10 am – 3pm daily €60.00 per child payment on booking please Book now to avoid disappointment

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GHOST HUNTERS SICARIO HOTEL TRANSYLVAINA 2 for all the family Opening Hours: Open daily during midterm from 1pm, late shows Friday & Saturday. Café Paradiso: Enjoy gourmet coffees, snacks or wines in Café Paradiso before or after your film.

Carrick Cineplex, Carrick Retail & Business Park, Boyle Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Roscommon

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OPTIONS TO IMPROVE YOUR FARM INCOME Teagasc are holding a series of workshops covering a variety of topics including:

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Teagasc Options Workshops to provide farm families with ‘new thinking’ What are the options for increasing family farm income? Are they through on-farm efficiencies or through diversification? To help farmers make wise financial decisions and inspire diversification ideas, Teagasc are organising a series of ‘Options’ workshops for farm families a number of locations throughout the country this Autumn. The Workshop for the Roscommon/Longford region will commence in Teagasc, Castlerea on Wednesday 21st October at 7.30 pm. Each workshop will consist of five sessions run over five consecutive weeks and will in-

clude visits to local farms and entrepreneurs who have succeeded in diversifying their farming activities. Topics covered at the workshops will include: Assessing your enterprise; Developing your idea; Family farm finances; Marketing and direct selling; Food enterprise possibilities; Rural tourism; Energy crops/forestry; Organic opportunities; Alternative land use options; A business plan – the basics; Business supports; Aplying for grant aid – and more. Allen McAdam, a native of Carrickmacross in County Monaghan will be opening the Teagasc

Options for Farm Families workshops held nationally this Autumn. Allen has over 16 years experience of working in the Local Development Sector in Ireland and across Europe. Other speakers will include Teagasc enterprise advisers/specialists along with Local Development Company, Local Enterprise Board and bank representatives. All farmers and farm family members are welcome to attend. Workshops are free of charge but prior booking is essential. There will be a small fee for a bus to the farm walks.

Macra welcomes ‘positive Budget’ for young farmers Macra na Feirme national president Seán Finan has welcomed the positive measures for young farmers introduced in the Budget. The extension of the young farmer stock relief and the young farmer stamp duty relief in the budget was very welcome, he said. Mr Finan, from Ballinlough, said: “The 100 per cent young farmer stock relief aids growth and expansion by allowing young trained farmers to offset an increase in the value of their stock against their tax liability. “At the outset, all livestock farmers need to build up a viable production base through livestock. This is a long term investment in the farm and

needs to be achieved without a heavy tax burden.” On the stamp duty relief, Mr Finan said: “Succession planning is crucial to ensure young farmers and their families can plan the future of the family farm. “We believe that is it important to encourage the early transfer of land to committed young and progressive farmers.” Macra na Feirme also welcomed the 24 per cent increase in the Group A Capital Acquisition Tax personal threshold up to €280,000 following their representations in this area. “This increase reflects the Macra national president Seán Finan outside increase in asset values,” said Leinster House on Tuesday, just before the Mr Finan. Budget was announced.

IFA welcomes Broadband commitment IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a €275 million allocation for the National Broadband Plan. With additional agreed EU support of €75m, this represents a significant commitment, Mr. Downey said. He said “The initial stimulus of €275 million is a positive step towards delivering high-speed broadband to rural dwellers and the farming community, as set out in the National Broadband Plan.” However, he said it is very likely that much more funding will be required to deliver fibre broadband to every home and business in rural Ireland. “IFA believes a fibre broadband network for rural Ireland is necessary. Fibre will ensure the service is accessible to all and it will deliver a high quality solution.”

Roscommon Mart Report Friday, October 2 There was another big entry of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a special sale of bullocks. There was a solid trade for bullocks with not much change in prices for good quality lots. The plainer type bullock was a little easier, but despite this, there was a good clearance of lots. The average price for bullocks was €2.37 a kilo with a maximum price of €3.06 a kilo. The trade for heifers and dry cows was similar to last week. The average price of heifers was €2.34, with a maximum price of €2.91 a kilo. Special sale of heifers on Friday next, October 9. 80 pens on offer; also 80 pens of bullocks and dry cows. 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. Weanling shows and sale: Tuesday, October 6, and October 20. Special entry of 42 outstanding springing heifers: Tuesday, October 20. Stock may be viewed on our website and Facebook. Dry Cows made from €915 to €1530 per head. Sample Prices: BAX 790 kgs €1530, Lim X 835 kgs €1500, Char X 770 kgs €1410, Char X 825 kgs €1350, Char X 755 kgs €1305, AAX 730 kgs €1255, Char X 665 kgs €1225, AAX 670 kgs €1160, Simm X 745 kgs €1100, Lim X 590 kgs €1150, BBX 650 kgs €1270. Heifers made from €435 to €800 over. Sample prices: BAX 700 kgs €1500, Char X 545 kgs €1280, Char X 485 kgs €1200, AAX 480 kgs €1110, Char 430 kgs €1120, 3 Char 420 kgs €1070, 2 Char X 382 kgs €1050, Lim X 435 kgs €1030, Char X 410 kgs €1050, BBX 330 kgs €880, 2 BBX 365 kgs €940. Bullocks made from €520 to €1135 over. Sample Prices: Char X 420 kgs €955, Lim 435 kgs €1100, Char X 765 kgs €1900, Char X 595 kgs €1680. 2 Char X 527 kgs €1615, 5 Char x 545 kgs €1640, Char X 565 kgs €1600, 6 Char X 573 kgs €1530, Lim X 570 kgs €1455, 3 BAX 533 kgs €1450, Lim 570 kgs €1455, Char

545 kgs €1370, 3 Char 468 kgs €1260, Lim X 500 kgs €1300, Lim X 580 kgs €1505, Char X 495 kgs €1385.Simm 585 kgs €1310. Breeding ewes – Saturday, October 3 There was a nice entry of breeding stock on offer at last Saturday’s sale. The trade of Breeding Ewes was similar to the previous week. The price for Breeding Hoggets was slightly easier. The final sale of breeding bwes will be held on Saturday next October 10. Gates open at 8 am. Sale commences at 11 am. Hoggets ranged from €128 to €181 per head; 2 year old Ewes made from €138 to €180 per head; 3 year old Ewes made from €120 to €150 per head. Show and sale of weanlings Tuesday, October 6 There was a great entry of top quality weanlings at the show and sale held on Tuesday last. There was a flying trade for Weanling Bulls with prices averaging from €2.76 a kilo up to a maximum of €3.74 a kilo. There was a steady trade for weanling weifers, with prices ranging from an average of €2.70 a kilo up to a top price of €3.77 a kilo. Once again there was a large attendance of customers and an excellent clearance of lots. Sales continue on Tuesday evenings for weanlings and suckler cows. Included in the sale on Tuesday next, October 13: 30 very good quality cont X Springing Heifers, (BBX, Char X & Lim X) in calf to P.B. Lim Bull, 5 to 6 months in calf. Scanning certs available on the night of sale. The next Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday October 20th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Tuesday, October 13, Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15, September 30 and Thursday, October 1. Special entry of 42 outstanding Limousin springing heifers on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 pm. In calf to the easy calving A I Limousin 5 Star Bull (ZAG). All heifers scanned and guaranteed in calf to AI dates, calving from November 1 onwards. Scanning Certs and AI Certs will be supplied on the evening of the sale. All heifers are calving down 2½ to 3-year-old. All Heifers are tested and clear from BVD. All Heifers are vaccinated for leptospirosis and BVD.

All heifers are star-rated as per ICBF. Opportunity to purchase quality heifers to produce the high-priced weanlings. Contact: Tommie Regan on 086-8286795. Full details on www.roscommonmart.ie or Facebook. Live streaming of sales from Ring 1; click on our website or Facebook page. Weanling Heifers made from €440 to €805 over Sample Prices: Char X 390 kgs €1180, Lim X 335 kgs €1160, BBX 335 kgs €1100, BBX 325 kgs €1040, Char X 265 kgs €1000, Lim X 360 kgs €995, Lim X 330 kgs €1000, BBX 290 kgs €980, AAX 370 kgs €800, BBX 300 kgs €820, BBX 305 kgs €920, Simm X 300 kgs €840, Lim X 335 kgs €1040, Char X 385 kgs €1105, Char X 415 kgs €1150. Weanling Bulls made from €535 to €1010 over Sample Prices Char X 550 kgs €1510, Lim X 545 kgs €1500, BBX 620 kgs €1400, AAX 555 kgs €1360, PTX 410 kgs €1320, 3 Lim X 498 €1270, Char X 385 kgs €1265, Char X 470 kgs €1310, BBX 455 kgs €1340, Char 405 kgs €1260, Lim X 420 kgs €1235, 2 Char X 422 kgs €1200, BBX 395 kgs €1200, AAX 480 kgs €1165, BAX 325 kgs €1160. Sheep sale – Wednesday, October 7 There was a large entry of sheep on offer this week. The trade was slightly easier for finished lambs while the prices for ewe lambs were also back in particular for lesser quality lots. There was no significant change in the trade for cast ewes. Weekly sales for sheep continue on Wednesdays @ 11 a.m. Please note ewe lambs will be sold separately to wether/ram. The final sale for breeding ewes will be held on this Saturday, October 10. Sample Prices: Ewe Lambs: 51.20 kgs €105, 47.20 kgs 95, 48.60 kgs €110, 52 kgs €126, 38.20 kgs €80, 56.30 kgs €117, 49.30 kgs €100, 52.20 kgs €102. Mixed Lambs: 48.30 kgs €98, 50.50 kgs €100, 40.40 kgs €87, Wether Lambs: 41.10 kgs €88, 38.3 kgs €80, 44.60 kgs €85, 57.5 kgs €102, 47.90 kgs €95, 42.70 kgs €88, 43.80 kgs €90, 45.65 kgs €93. Ram Lambs: - 44.30 kgs €86, 42.3 kgs €83, 38 kgs €80, 55 kgs €100 Cast Ewes made from €50 to €117 per lot.

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FarmingPeople Castlerea Co-operative Livestock Mart Ltd.

(Serving Farmers for over 56 years)

Property Services Providers Licence No. 001373

TELEPHONE: 094 9620300

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

email: info@castlerealivestockmart.com web: www.castlerealivestockmart.com

Special Sale of Heifers

PROPERTY SERVICES PROVIDERS LICENCE NO. 002249

TOMORROW Friday, 16th October at 11a.m. 55 Pens on offer Also 45 pens of Bullocks & Dry Cows -------------

SALE OF HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS

THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER:

3 RINGS IN OPERATION. YARD OPENS AT 8 A.M. ALL STOCK PRE-BOOKED.

Weanlings & Suckler Cows Each Tuesday at 5 p.m. Show & Sale of Weanlings Tuesday, 20th October at 5p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. Judging at 3 p.m. – 2 Sales Rings Prizes: 1st: €100, 2nd €65, 3rd €40 Class 1: Best Pair of Bull Weanlings Class 2: Best Pair of Heifer Weanlings Weanlings must be born 2015 in exhibitors own herd Bookings accepted up to 5p.m. Thursday, October 15th ------------Tuesday October 20th Special Entry of 42 Outstanding Limousin Springing Heifers at 6p.m. ( Ring 3) In calf to the easy calving AI Limousin 5 Star Bull (ZAG). All Heifers scanned and guaranteed in calf to AI dates, Calving from the 1ST November onwards. Scanning Certs and AI Certs will be supplied on the evening of the sale. All Heifers are calving down two & a half to three year old. All Heifers are tested and clear from BVD. All Heifers are Vaccinated for Leptospirosis and BVD. All Heifers are Star Rated as per ICBF. Opportunity to purchase quality heifers to Produce the high priced weanlings Contact: Tommie Regan (086)8286795 ---------

Special Sale of Continental X Bullocks Friday, 23rd October at 11a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5p.m. on Tues 13th, Wed 14th & Thurs 15th. --------------------

Special Breeding Heifer Sale Friday, 23rd October at 11a.m. Bookings accepted up to 5 p.m. on Tues 13th, Wed 14th & Thurs 15th. -----------------

Sale of Unhaltered Limousin Females Friday, 23rd October at 7 p.m. Consisting of 21 in calf commercial Heifers, 10 Pedigree Heifers, 25 Pedigree Maiden Heifers & 8 Pedigree Bulls -----------

Special Sale of 46 Springing Heifers Saturday, 24th October at 12 noon. (Photos of all the stock can be viewed on our website and facebook) Lot 1: 22 Excellent Quality Springing Heifers In calf to the easy calving AI Lim Bulls (ZAG), (GWO) & HCA Calving from end of October to Early Dec All Heifers vaccinated for lepto and BVD Lot 2: 9 Excellent Quality Springing Heifers In calf to AI Lim Bulls (RHF), (KJB) (EBY) (HCA) Time up- all vaccinated for letpo & BVD Lot 3: 15 Excellent Quality Springing Heifers All Lim heifers in calf to AI Dovea EBY, 1 Simmental Heifer in calf to AI Dovea SEV. Calving from the start of Nov to end of Dec, All have AI cert and are export tested -------------Tuesday, October 27th at 6 p.m.

40 Excellent Quality Springing Heifers Red & Black Lim X & Simm X (Photos of stock on our website and facebook) In calf to a Ped. Reg Lim Bull All heifers scanned and guaranteed in calf, calving from Nov 1st onwards, all heifers calving down 30 months to 36 months old. Scanning certs available on night of sale, all are vaccinated for lepto and BVD Full details Michael Cuddy 083 8420400 ------------

SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER:

Pictured on the Dairymaster stand at the National Ploughing Championships discussing hi-tech milking parlours are (l to r) Dr Edmond Harty, CEO of Dairymaster with Sean Finan, Macra National President (from Ballinlough) and Roscommon man Conor Beirne, Veterinarian with Dairymaster. Dairymaster Chief Executive Dr Edmond Harty has welcomed the announcement that the company’s latest technology innovation – the Swiftflo Commander – won the top innovation award at the National Ploughing Championships (NPC). Separately the Swfitflo Commander was also awarded the prestigious top award for agri software technology at the NPC.

MOYSIDE/CROGHAN SHORTHORN CLUB SHOW AND SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR SATURDAY WEANLING SALE.

100 SHORTHORNS ON OFFER AND 420 WEANLINGS 3 RINGS IN OPERATION. MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER:

BULLOCK SALE

First dairy forum to address farmers’ concerns – Feighan Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that the first dairy forum hosted by the Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney marks a significant opportunity for farmers and stakeholders to discuss issues important to the dairy sector. “It has been a historic year for the Irish dairy sector and many farmers in Roscommon have been affected by these changes,” he said. “The dairy forum has been established by the Minister to focus on strategic issues for the development of Ireland’s dairy sector. “The abolition of the EU dairy quotas provides a great opportunity for the Irish

dairy sector but it has also presented some challenges for farmers. “Recent price volatility due to turbulent global markets means Irish farmers are receiving a reduced farmgate price for their milk this year and this has caused difficulties. “However, there have recently been tentative signs that markets may be starting to stabilise due to the reduction in global production and a slow increase in demand. “While some price volatility is inevitable, it is important that Irish farmers and processors have the tools to help overcome these challenges.

THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER: FOR SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR USUAL SALE OF

HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS, 12 CONTINENTAL SPRINGING HEIFERS DUE MID NOVEMEBR ONWARDS TO PB LIM BULL TWO AND HALF YEAR OLDS, SCANNED IN CALF. SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER:

ABERDEEN ANGUS WEANLING SALE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR USUAL

SATURDAY WEANLING SALE MONDAY 26TH OCTOBER: BULLOCK SALE (BANK HOLIDAY) SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER:

WEANLING SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH:

HORSE SALE FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR AUTUMN SALES

Castlerea Mart Report Sale, 8th of October: 1000 cattle on offer on Thursday last at our Annual Show and Sale of Aberdeen Angus heifers and aided by the recent improved weather conditions trade has remained firm for almost all types of stock. Weanlings in particular have remained a very strong trade with farmers and exporters especially keen for the quality lots. Sample prices – AA Heifers prize-winners: AA 555kgs €1220 AA 510kgs €1170 AA 520kgs €1190 AA 570kgs 1265 AA 565kgs €1280 AA 535kgs €1245 AA 515kgs €1260 AA 550kgs €1265. Dry cows: Ch 800kgs €1655 Lim 800kgs €1610 Ch 745kgs €1550 Ch 840kgs €1567. Cows with calves at foot made from €1300 to

€1880 per head. Springers made from €920 to €1600 per head. Weanling bulls: Ch 270kgs €950 Lim 290kgs €910 BB 405kgs €1280 Ch 440kgs €1235. Weanling heifers: Ch 295kgs €1010 Ch 260kgs €900 BBx 250kgs €870 Ch 360kgs €1135 Ch 325kgs €1025. Bullocks sale, Monday 5th October: 280 bullocks on offer with prices ranging from €400 to €860 over their weight with an average of €607 over paid. Sample prices: AA 475kgs €1250 Ch 520kgs €1335 AA 500kgs €1255 Lim 590kgs 41450 Ch 625kgs €1415 Lim 635kgs €1365. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. Benny O’Connell, Benny’s Deli, Castlerea presenting 2nd prize to Martin Casey, Carracastle, Ballaghaderreen for the Best Limousin Weanling Heifer at Castlerea Weanling Show and Sale at the Annual Weanling Show and Sale at Castlerea Mart.

Lambs & Cast Ewes Each Wednesday – 11.am. -----------Wednesday, October 21st

Show & Sale of Pedigree Vendeen in Lamb Ewes Show at 12 Noon – Sale at 1.30 p.m --------------------Saturday, October 17th – 12 Noon

Organic Sale of Cattle & Sheep ----------------

Live streaming of sales in Ring 1 – see link on website or facebook

ENQUIRIES 090 6626352

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

Anthony Cahill, Cahill’s SuperValu, Castlerea presenting trophy to Declan Davis, Williamstown for the Overall Champion Weanling Bull at the Annual Continental Weanling Show and Sale at Castlerea Mart. Also in photo is John McDermott Chairman, Castlerea Mart Committee and Ivan Whyte, Judge on the day.

Kevin Henry V.S Castlerea presenting 2nd prize to Tom Fitzmaurice, Ballyhaunis for the Best Charolais Weanling Bull at the Annual Continental Weanling Show and Sale at Castlerea Mart. Also in photo is John McDermott, Chairman, Castlerea Mart Committee.

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

NEW TO THE MARKET

A SUBSTANTIAL AND RENOWNED FARM OF LANDS CONTAINING C. 101.5 ACRES ON WHICH STANDS

“LARAGH HOUSE”,

A 3 STOREY CHARACTER 6 B/R PERIOD PROPERTY WHICH DATES BACK c. 300 YEARS LOCATED AT

LARAGH, BALLINTUBBER, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMON (ONE OF THE AREAS MOST RENOWNED FARMS)

“Laragh House” is an imposing Georgian house which dates back c. 300 years and is nestled among c. 101.5 acres of quality dual purpose Roscommon lands. This substantial residence offers c. 4,000 sq.ft of accommodation throughout and maintains many of its original features and charms. A most charming house with huge potential and the renovation of same would be a most rewarding project due to its location and setting. The said lands are set out in well managed and maintained divisions. The main holding comprises of c. 89.6 acres around the said residence with the benefit of a substantial farmyard and facilities standing thereon with the balance of lands of c. 11.9 acres located on the opposite side of the public roadway. The location and setting of this said property speaks for itself and the auctioneers now invite viewings by appointment and offers to sell. BER: G. ----------------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET

A PRIMELY LOCATED LUXURY 6 BEDROOM DETACHED DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF C. 1,875 SQ FT LOCATED AT

ARDSALLAGHMORE, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN Price Region: All offers after €210,000 to sell

Hughes & Co urgently seek properties for disappointed underbidders! This week Pat Hughes is reporting that they are offering for sale new to the market at Moher, Lanesboro an attractive fourbedroomed bungalow which is finished to a high standard. The residence has the benefit of a good range of garages and a private garden to the rear with a large decking area. They also have only recently placed on the market an impressive five-bedroomed dormer bungalow at The Grove, Kilteevan. The property is located only a short distance from the local Church, school and pub. The residence is finished to a high standard and viewing is highly recommended. Pat is also confirming that they have on their books a number of old cottages in need of repairs, ranging in price from €25,000 to €50,000.

to every offer in excess of €60,000. Due to recent sales Hughes & Company urgently require all types

of property in and around Roscommon. If you are thinking of buying or selling let him advise you – his advice is free.

– SALES BY – PAT HUGHES & CO. LTD. AUCTIONEER & VALUER At Clooneigh, Kilteevan…60-acre residential farm.

They also have to let at the Lanesboro Road, Roscommon a large garage measuring 9,500 sq. ft. which can be let in one or two lots to suit. A car wash facility is also available to let at the new Top Filling Station site at the Lanesboro Road, Roscommon. Hughes & Company have a number of offices to let in Roscommon town at present. At Clooneigh, Kilteevan

the company are offering for sale circa 60-acre residential farm. Pat is confirming that most of these lands would be suitable for forestry subject to planning permission being granted. The residence is a bungalow approximately 30 years old in need of modernisation. At Kilcar, Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon the company are offering for sale circa 11 acres of top quality agricultural land selling

Luxury Corraun Village property available at Earley’s John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, is this week offering to the market a luxury four-bedroomed dormer-style residence of c. 1,800 sq. ft. finished to a very high standard located at 22, Corraun Village, Racecourse Rd., Roscommon town. John describes the property as “a most attractive luxury four-bedroomed dormerstyle residence, finished to a very high standard incorporating numerous energy saving features.” No expense has been spared on the finish with extra features such as solar panels, PV panels to produce electricity and offset against electricity bills, a 500 gallon insulated water harvesting and filtration system, CCTV system, solid oak floors and kitchen units, large enclosed patio area to rear with electric roller door system, garage and storage shed, etc.

ABBEY ST., ROSCOMMON. TEL: 090 66 27003 FAX: 090 66 26296 EMAIL: phughes2@eircom.net

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE at MOHER, LANESBORO An attractive 4 bedroomed bungalow on a large private site

Accommodation consists of a Sitting Room cum Living Room, 4 Bedrooms with one en-suite, Kitchen & Bathroom with a Triple Garage to the rear and an outside toilet. There is a large decking area. The residence is finished to a high standard with viewing highly recommended. ----------------------------------------------------------

NEW TO THE MARKET FOR SALE at THE GROVE, KILTEEVAN An impressive 5 bedroomed Dormer Bungalow

This spacious property offers quality living accommodation throughout and has the benefit of side access to a mature rear garden area. Altogether this is a quality property to come on the market for which the auctioneers invite viewings and offers. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

On circa 1 acre site, located less than ½ mile from the village of Kilteevan. The residence is finished to a very high standard. Viewing is highly recommended. ----------------------------------------------------------

LANDMARK BUILDING FOR SALE at CHURCH STREET, ROSCOMMON

Oakwood Retirement apartments and bungalows to rent

A highly attractive 6 bedroom spacious detached residence located in a much sought after residential location convenient to Roscommon Town and just off the Athlone Road. The said residence is presented for sale in excellent condition throughout and offers spacious living accommodation tastefully decorated and well maintained by its present owners. Altogether, this is a quality property to come on the market in a highly select area for which the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers after €210,000 to sell. BER: C2. LEGAL: TERRY O’KEEFFE, SOLICITOR, ABBEY STREET, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26239. ----------------------------------------------------------------

David Diffley, MIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, is this week offering new to the market two-bedroomed quality bungalows and apartments located at Oakwood retirement village, Hawthorne Drive, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. David says these properties are finished to the highest standard throughout. The units are finished to turnkey standard and have the benefit of safe and secure living accommodation and with

additional care services available from the adjacent nursing home. “We now invite immediate enquiries and viewings. Price guide: bungalows €500 per month; apartments €450 per month.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley, MIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090-6626579 or email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie.

TO LET

• Convenient to Mount Talbot accommodation for up to 30 Cattle and 100 Bales of top quality silage. • Circa 60 acres of Winterage available in two lots at Fuerty, Roscommon • Circa 35 acres at Ballinaheglish, Roscommon. Circa 8 acres of aftergrass and circa 27 acres of uncut meadow. ----------------------------------------------------------

URGENTLY REQUIRED

2 / 3 Bedroomed Bungalow in Roscommon Town Cash client. For further details please contact the office in confidence on 09066 27003 Or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net

FOR LEASE

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

Formerly the old AIB Bank which is currently laid out into offices measuring circa 3,000 sq ft with a yard to the rear. ----------------------------------------------------------

Oakwood retirement village, Hawthorne Drive, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon

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FINAL OFFERS INVITED

3 GLENVIEW, ROSCOMMON TOWN, CO. ROSCOMMON 4 bedroom detached two storey residence Quality detached property in desirable location this 4 bedroom detached two storey residence is situated in a quality residential setting convenient to all amenities, schools, shops etc in Roscommon Town. A desirable location off the Galway Road. Number 3 is situated to the front of the estate and comprises 4 bedrooms (1 ensuite), living room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, utility, wc and conservatory.This property provides a quality family home in a sought after location. Viewing comes highly recommended Please contact REA Seamus Carthy at the Roscommon office on 0906 630001

Sgt. Ronan O’Meara, Garda Donna McKeogh, Garda Martin Coyle, Sgt. Maura McGarry, Garda Michael Pilkington, Romina Zuta (Garda Reserve), Garda John O’Connor and Sgt. Adrian Queeney pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

EVERY OFFER ABOVE €130,000 NOW BEING CONSIDERED

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE DEMENSE, CASTLEREA, CO. ROSCOMMOM

Bridget Finneran, Caroline Winters, Anna Rogerson, Mol Lane and Sgt. Maura McGarry pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

The site (formerly occupied by Eircom) extends to 0.47 hectares (1.16 acres) and provides a vast development opportunity in an established commercial location. The site is currently occupied by two former commercial buildings extending to a Gross External Area of 1,069.55sq.m. (11,513sq.ft.) together with a number of outbuildings. The site is zoned “Business Park and Light Industrial” under the Castlerea Local Area Plan 20122018 and provides a unique development opportunity suitable to a number of uses, subject to planning permission. Nearby occupiers in the locality include An Post, Harmac and the IDA Business Park, Castlerea. This development site offers a unique development opportunity that rarely comes to the market in this locality. Please contact REA Seamus Carthy at the Roscommon office on 0906 630001

AMV: €75,000 Mary Murray, Margaret Redmond and Olive Barnes pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

RETAIL UNIT TO LET MAIN STREET, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON High Profile 62 sqm/ 677 sq ft retail unit & first floor office accommodation 40 sqm/ 430 sq ft located in the centre of Roscommon Town between Supervalu and Donnellan’s menswear. This retail unit and first floor office accommodation (separate access) is ready for immediate occupation and can be let separately. Please contact REA Seamus Carthy at the Roscommon office on 0906 630001. PRICE ON APPLICATION

GOFF STREET, ROSCOMMON TOWN MAIN STREET, CASTLEREA TOWN

T: 090 66 30001 T: 094 96 25990 Sr. Kathleen Giblin, Sr. Margaret Mary and Mary Dunne pictured at the Harvest Gathering in Fourmilehouse. Picture: Andrew Fox

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

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for an appointment for these surgery times.

NEED HELP IN COMPLETING YOUR TAX RETURNS

DOCTOR SURGERY

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

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

FREE CAR PARK AVAILABLE AT REAR OF SURGERY

PHONE: 090 66 25650 DENTAL Dental Design Studio • Natural Cosmetic Dentures • Palate Free Dentures • Flexible Dentures • Repairs & Re-lines • Express replacement of lost/broken dentures

Patrick Lynch Clinical Dental Technician

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

Eg. Farmers, B&B, Rental Income, help with school grant applications. Contact Margaret on 087 6430717.

ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE Traditional Chinese Medicine Better Health Naturally Michael Lennon, Lic. Ac. Galway Road, Roscommon, Health Insurance approved (090) 6626023 (086) 8225575

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

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

BIRTHDAY PARTIES CLOWN OR MAGICIAN AVAILABLE for Children’s Birthday Parties, Christenings, Creches, Communions, Weddings etc. Phone 087 6890161.

BOUNCING CASTLES ROSCOMMON CASTLES

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

Phone No: (087) 4136355

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

TEL.: (087) 2315448 or (090) 6624797 Find us on facebook BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT FOR COMMUNIONS/CONFIRMATIONS

CAREERS CAREER ASSESSMENT & ADVICE

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

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

CHIMNEY

CHIROPRACTOR

DRIVING LESSONS

DRIVING LESSONS

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIRS

ROSCOMMON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

NOEL’S Driving School

DOCKERY’S

ADI/RSA Approved Driving Instructor Reg No. 37840

SCHOOL OF MOTORING • ROSCOMMON

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

Tel: 087 2798704 CHIMNEY CLEANING CHIMNEY CLEANING POWER SWEPT No Mess Reasonable Charge

TELEPHONE: 087 9657933 CONNAUGHT CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimneys (Power Sweep and Vacuum - no mess) - Openfire - Stoves - Ranges Oil Boilers serviced and repaired Carpets and Upholstery cleaned Satellite and Digital TV Installation All areas covered Tel: 071 91 97984 Mob: 086 2495851 www.connaughtchimney cleaningservice.com < CHIMNEY CLEANING FROM €30.00, Industrial Vaccum and brush, etc. Clean professional job guaranteed. Tel: 089 4381143.

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

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

Specialising in:

• BACK PAIN • HEADACHES • NECK PAIN • LIMB PAIN

Phone: (086) 8433433

Tuition in Car Car available for test

EDT LESSONS AVAILABLE

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

Contact: Noel Burke Ballintubber

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

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

BUPA & VHI Covered

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

087 6870248

SYL’s

School of Motoring

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

Call (085) 1348779

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DOCTORS’ ROTA

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

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

(094) 98 80281/ (087) 2031909

JOHN DOORLY School of Motoring RSA REGISTERED AND FORMER DRIVER TESTER

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

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

TEL: 086 2387528 www.aclearsteerdriving.com

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

Contact: 085 1348779 Learn to drive with ....

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

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

< MUSIC WANTED for New Year’s Eve. Contact Kieran Leavy on 087 6025597.

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Classifieds 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.

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

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

Call 086 8770711.

DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

REPUTABLE CLIENTS

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

With references, looking for Land to Lease in all areas of Roscommon, South Leitrim and South Sligo.

Contact Smith Kelly Scott Auctioneers on 071 9662124. < FOR SALE: Square bales of hay. Saved without rain in June. Suitable for cattle, sheep and horses. Contact 087 6330452 or 090 66 30821.

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. < FOR SALE: Beautiful oak fitted kitchen, 5 top presses, 3 presses with glass, six bottom presses, 2x4 sets of drawers, 1 x 2 pan drawers. Tel: 086 3750679/071 96 62732. €1,200 or nearest offer. < FOR SALE: Patio door, 6’ 6” high, 6ft wide in perfect condition. Phone: 086 8164362.

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

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

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

Find us on facebook

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

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

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

Appointments with Anne: Molloy’s Pharmacy, The Harrison Centre, Roscommon

Tel: 087 2721757

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

18 years experience in treating babies to adults

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.

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

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

www.aobtherapies.com www.facebook.com/ AOBTherapies

< I AM A 53 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALE, looking for friendship, maybe more. Own car, social drinker. Roscommon area. Please reply to Box No: 841, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

Phone: (086) 3614230

HAPPY TAILS BOARDING KENNELS

& orthopaedic sports massage

PERSONAL & SOCIAL

Tattie Hoaker, Health Store, Goff Street, Roscommon

Members of IBKCA

● Neuromuscular therapy

TO LET: 2 shop units for rent in The Harrison Centre in Roscommon Town, beside Tesco. Suitable for all types of business. Contact 090 66 26753.

Roscommon Physical Therapy Clinic

www.lisbrockkennels.ie

● Amatsu Therapy

LETTINGS

LETTINGS < GROUND FLOOR UNIT TO LET with off street parking. Wheelchair accessible, at Main Street Castlerea. Phone 086 2505325 or 087 2536428.

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

PLANNINGS

PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL. We are applying for planning permission, on behalf of John Duffy, to retain a change of use of the first floor area of a shop unit (Unit 2) to use as office space, and to retain the incorporation of the said first floor of Unit 2, along with a stairwell, as an extension to an existing office development at The Square, Ballaghaderreen. Signed: Mary O’Hara & Associates, Civil Engineering Consultants, Market Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 094 98 61515

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of William Kilcline to erect a slatted house, widen existing field gate and associated siteworks at Killiaghan and Gort, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com

The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs 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 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.

Can we help you? Call us today to enquire

MORRIS LOHAN

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

Consulting Engineers Castle Street, Roscommon Phone: 090 66 27950

Located at Henry Street

PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying on behalf of the Board of Management, Glanduff National School, for planning permission to demolish existing prefabricated building and to construct an extension consisting of 2 number classrooms, resource rooms, toilets and associated site works at Killiaghan and Gort Townland, Glanduff, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Fr. Ray Milton, Board of Management, Glanduff National School, Glanduff, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon That the planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

• 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 intend to apply to Roscommon County Council for planning permission to retain a domestic garage and replace the existing roof tiles with fibre cement slates at Beagh (Brabazon), Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Niall Keane. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to erect a slatted house, construct silage slab and associated siteworks at Frenchpark Demesne, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: P. J. McGarry. The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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.

TWO BEDROOMED HOUSE to let in Fuerty, three miles from Roscommon Town. Both rooms en suite, pleasant location. Contact 086 3836415 for further information. < ROOM TO LET in shared house in Oldwood, Roscommon town. All mod cons. Tel: 087 6413688.

PROPERTIES TO LET/RENT

HOUSES TO LET 2 b/r apartment to let, Roscommon town 2 b/r house, Athleague WANTED – WANTED

Houses/Apts in Roscommon Town!

For Further Details: Tel.: 087 2233223 www.lorettadowdpropertylettings.com < TO RENT: 3 bedroom house, fully furnished, Oil Central heating. Ballyglass, Fourmilehouse. Rent reasonable. Tel: 086 8356280. TO LET: 2 bedroom bungalow house to rent in Ballyleague, Lanesboro. Full furnished, all mod-cons, close to all amenities. Contact: 086 6095572. < TO LET: One single bedroom flat. Fully furnished. Roscommon town. All mod cons. Tel: 086 3915847. < TO RENT: Spacious 2 bed apartment to rent in Ballyleague. Newly decorated. Tel: 087 2765421.

PSYCHIC DOLORES PSYCHIC MEDIUM CLAIRVOYANT REIKI HEALER

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

Athleague

REFLEXOLOGY

REFLEXOLOGY

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

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Classifieds SEPTIC TANKS

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

TELEPHONE MICHAEL HAVERTY: 086 8381227 or 086 1997815

SITUATIONS VACANT < 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. < LIVE IN CARER REQUIRED, ROSCOMMON TOWN - To look after lovely lady in her 90’s, no illness, requires female to live-in Friday 3pm – Tuesday 3pm. More days possible. Must be patient, caring, responsible, flexible cooking breakfast, dinner. Own room, oil heating, TV, Wifi provided. Lots of down time. €200 plus food. Please call 086 3595957. < CASTLEREA AREA: Kind reliable person rquested to assist in the family home in Castlerea or surrounding areas. Sleepover and night duty required for elderly person. Please reply to Box No 839, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < REQUIRED: Lady to help tidy house and some cleaning. Please reply to Box No 840, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

JOINER/CABINET MAKER REQUIRED For shop fitting work. Must have Safe Pass and willing to travel.

Please email CV to: cartycarpentry@ yahoo.com or call 086 1536956. < REQUIRED - PART-TIME BAR STAFF: Strokestown area. Please reply to Box No 842, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

SITUATIONS WANTED < EXPERIENCED RELIABLE CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE to mind children in her own home. Ballagh/Curraghroe area. Mon – Fri 8.30 am – 6 pm. Tel: 086 2502993 or 087 6779015.

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

SITUATIONS WANTED < EXPERIENCED RELIABLE AND EMPATHIC PERSON AVAILABLE to assist in the family home in Castlerea or surrounding areas. Sleepover and nightcare for disabled or elderly person. Person centred care provided. Please reply to Box No 836, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. < CASTLEREA AREA: Lady available to take care of elderly person in Castlerea or surrounding areas. FETAC Level 5. Preferably night duty. Reasonable rates. Please reply to Box No 837, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon. AND < STROKESTOWN SURROUNDING AREAS: Kind reliable lady available to care for person with a disability/elderly person in the Strokestown area. Evenings, 7-9pm, one/two evenings per week. FETAC Level 5. Reasonable rates. Please reply to Box No 838, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon.

SPECIAL NOTICES < A SEVENTH SON HEALER WILL ATTEND in Hannons Hotel, Athlone Road, Roscommon this Saturday 16th October, 12 noon to 4 pm. Cures for Depression, Sinus, Headaches, Migrane, Shingles, Blood Pressure, Ear Noise, Vertigo, Back pain, Acne, Exzema, Blushing, Lack of Confidence, Chest Asthma, Rheumatisim, Arthritis, Psosrias, Panic Attacks, Nerves, Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue, Phobias etc. 100% Success. No appointment needed call on day in private. Any enquiries to 049-4335497 or Mobile 086-1921955 anytime.

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.

TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TOM KILDUFF CABS Tel: (086) 2544662 086 3821515

Pete’s Cabs

Roscommon

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

< 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.

– 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.

TUITION TAXIS AND HACKNEYS

TURF, FIREWOOD AND FUEL

< CASTLEREA AREA: Leaving/Junior Certificate Maths, Irish, French private tuition in your own home. Phone: 086-3282437. < MATHS, CHEMISTRY AND SCIENCE GRINDS AVAILABLE for ordinary and higher level. Roscommon Town area. Tel: 087 1248936. < 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 < ENGLISH GRINDS REQUIRED for 2nd year student. Contact: 087 7110370.

WANTED: Fallen trees for firewood. Ash, Beech, Birch, Sycamore and Whitethorn. Good price paid. We are safety certified and insured. Phone: 086 2437376. < TURF FOR SALE in ton bags. 1 mtr cubed. Delivered to Roscommon town and surrounding areas. €50 delivered. Tel: 086-8534011. < FOR SALE: Bags of good quality turf in 25kg bags. Delivered, keen rates. Contact: 087 6213803. < TURF AND FIREWOOD OF QUALITY TURF sold in various size loads. Tel: 087 4475230. < 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

Quality Small Job Services For Home or Business

LOFT LADDERS Aluminium

Supplied & Fitted From

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

DAVID CLOGHER PLUMBING & HEATING • ALL PLUMBING AND HEATING REPAIRS

WANTED

WANTED

CONTACT 086 3275919

Call Sean on 087 6929113

Glamorous Dogs

WINDOW CLEANING

FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

KESHIA CASEY

Professional Dog Groomer

(087) 2731228

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.

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

Contact Liam 086 8094679

Gannon Environmental Services Ltd, Creggs

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

OLD JEWELLERY

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

Contact Maurice on 086 2538169

< 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.

• OIL AND GAS BOILER SERVICING

USEFUL SERVICES DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS:

USEFUL SERVICES

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 10/10/2015 FIRST PRIZE €60: Michael Oates, c/o K.H. SECOND PRIZE €30: Mary Brandon, c/o K. Finan THIRD PRIZE €20: Frank Kelligher, c/o K. Finan 10 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Padraic O’Rourke, c/o K. Collins; Valerie Mangan, c/o K. FInan; Evelyn, Noel and Darren, c/o K. Hoare; Catherine Gleeson, c/o K. Finan; Chrissie Farrell, c/o Donnellan’s; Anges Donnellan, Main Street; Carmel Taylor, c/o K. Finan; Corrmac Conway, c/o K. Hoare; John Mangan, c/o K. FInan; McGuinness Pharmacy. 10 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Callum Hoare; Breda Healy; Marian Rice; Dean Hoare; Kathleen Finan; K. Collins; Michael Ward, Goff St.; Mickey Hoare; K. Collins; K. Finan. TOTAL RECEIPTS €326. TOTAL PRIZES €260.

THANKSGIVING 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. P.F. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. O.B THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. M.McG A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN NEVER FOUND TO FAIL O, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. (Make request). O, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this my necessity. There are none than can withstand your power. O, show me here herein you are my mother. O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you publish it and it will be granted to you. Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands, (3 days). This prayer must be published. Grateful thanks to St. Anthony for favours received. W for B. 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. Grateful thanks to St. Anthony for favours received. W for B.

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AtYourService BLINDS

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

PIO TULLY

BRENDAN DOOLIN

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

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

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

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

CHIMNEY PROBLEMS

fergalkelly@live.com

Fergal 086 1016899

For Professional Advice Contact: Tel: 090

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Due to the increased work load, ArchEngTech Consulting Ltd, a leading Architectural, Engineering & Project Management Consultancy organisation in Roscommon has opportunities for experienced Architects/Architectural Technicians/Engineers/CAD Technicians to join the growing team. The ideal candidates will have at least 3-5 years recent Architectural / Engineering experience and have experience within the Housing / Commercial / Retail and Agricultural industries in both public and private sectors. Experience in conceptual design, planning, tender drawings, construction design, budgets and cost estimates, on-site construction and development required. SOME OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THESE POSITIONS WOULD INCLUDE: - Meeting with clients (public & private) on initial conceptual designs - Complete design and prepare projects for planning - Liaising with the client throughout the planning process - Preparing and developing tender drawings and specifications - Analyse tenders and selection of appropriate contractors - Preparing and developing construction drawings and specifications - Coordinate projects with in-house team, clients and on-site contractors - Full familiarity with Irish Building & Planning Regulations is essential - Working alone and as a part of a team to ensure deadlines are met - Travel to various projects maybe required and therefore full clean driving licence and own transport will be required but not desirable. - High proficiency in AutoCAD / ArchiCad / Revit is essential - Computer literacy with Word, Excel and other packages required.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KELLY Paul

McMANUS Mary (Mai)

DEANE John

RUDDEN Vera

Carrowdangan, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon and Queens, New York Who passed away October 15th 2014 (1st Anniversary)

Dromore, Keadue, Co. Roscommon Died 18th September 2015

Ballymacfrane, Donamon, Co. Roscommon Died on 11th September 2015

Rathmore Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (9th Anniversary) In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, who died on 14th October 2006

We, the family of the late Mai McManus, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who sympathised and supported us on our recent bereavement. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to those who called to our home, attended the Wake, Removal and Funeral Mass, especially those who travelled long distances, sent Mass cards, Mass Enrolments, letters of sympathy and floral tributes. We would like to give special thanks to our extended family, neighbours, friends and work colleagues for their kindness, generosity, help and support. We wish to thank all those who brought food to the house and those who worked tirelessly in the house to provide refreshments to all. We would like to give a special word of appreciation to the management and staff of Innis Ree Lodge, Lanesboro, who cared so well for our mother during her long stay. We would also like to acknowledge and thank Tom Shivnan, Funeral Director for the dignified and professional manner in which the Funeral arrangements were carried out. Grateful appreciation is also due to the gravediggers who prepared Mai’s final resting place. A sincere thanks to Fr. Cathal Faughnan who gave us great solace in our time of sorrow and who celebrated the Funeral Mass. We would also like to thank Carmel Hackett on the beautiful music chosen for our mum. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. A month’s Mind Mass for Mai will be offered in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keadue on Sunday 25th October 2015 at 12 noon.

John’s brother Michael, nephew, nieces and extended family of the late John Deane would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to everyone for their expressions of sympathy, kindness and support shown to them on their recent loss. Thanks to Dr. Brennan and to the staff and the Palliative Care Team at Roscommon General Hospital who took great care of John in his final days. Thanks also to the Pallitive Home Care Team for calling to John’s home so regularly. A special word of thanks to Fr. Glennon and Fr. Mullaney who were regular visitors to John’s home and also to Fr. Beirne who was so caring before and on the morning John passed away. Thanks to all who called to his home and attended his Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. Thank you to those who sent Mass Cards and letters of sympathy and to all who travelled long distances to be with us and for those who made donations to the Cancer Society. Sincere thanks to Fr. Glennon and Fr. Mullaney for the beautiful Mass, prayers and support and to the Altar Servers. To the Clooneycolgan Choir for their lovely music and songs. Thanks to the Abbey Hotel Roscommon for providing a lovely meal after the burial. Thanks to Pat Smyth Undertakers for their courteous and professional manner in which the Funeral arrangements were carried out. Thanks to the gravediggers who prepared John’s final resting place. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. John’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Clooneycolgan on Friday 16th October, 2015 at 8pm.

Paul’s parents Pat and Mary, sisters Sandra and Grace, fiancée Pamela and extended family, wish to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who sympathised and supported us on the sudden loss of our beloved son, brother and fiancé, Paul. We are thankful to all our relatives, friends and neighbours who supported us at this difficult time, from the moment we got the news and for many months afterwards to help us in any way they could. Thank you to all those that provided refreshments during the ten days leading up to Paul’s Funeral. For everyone that helped with the traffic management and to those who erected the marquee and lights at Paul’s home house for the days of his Wake and Funeral. Thank you to those that travelled from far and near, including New York, to sympathise with us and attend Paul’s Funeral Mass and Burial. Thank you to those who sent Mass Cards, sympathy cards, letters, telephone messages and flowers. For everyone that so generously donated to Pieta House – thank you. A special word of thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Paul’s resting place so beautifully and to the Altar Servers, the choir and all the Priests who helped celebrate Paul’s Funeral Mass. Thanks to all Paul’s friends who formed a Guard of Honour at the Church. Sincere thanks to Fr. Leahy and Fr. McDonagh for all their prayers and kind words. Thank you to Flanagan’s Undertakers for all their support, guidance and attention to detail. Thank you to all of Paul’s relations, friends, work colleagues and everyone who attended a Memorial Service at Lynch’s Undertakers in Queens, New York and to Lynch Undertakers for all their help. Thank you to the Paul’s aunt Ann and the Walsh family, who escorted Paul on his final journey home from Queens. We would especially like to thank Paul’s aunt Ann, for all her help, support and assistance in New York. We would like to thank The Emerald Isle Immigration Centre in Woodside, Queens, The Irish Consulate, Aer Lingus, especially the cabin crew who couldn’t help us enough on our journey home with Paul. Thank you also to Dublin Airport for all their help and assistance and the Garda Siochana for their Garda Escort. Thank you to Paul’s employers Eamonn McDonald and Gene Reilly and all his work colleagues in Mc&O Contracting for their support during this difficult time. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope you will accept this as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. Paul’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 18th October in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballinaheglish at 11am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts, he is always there.

Sadly missed and forever loved by his parents Pat and Mary and sisters Sandra and Grace.

RYAN Willie and Josie Beechwood (3rd and 17th Anniversaries)

In remembrance of our loving parents, Willie and Josie Those we hold most dear never truly leave us, They live on in the kindness they showed and the love they brought into our lives.

Remembrance Mass on Sunday 18th October at 10am in St. Joseph’s Church, Kilteevan.

Happy memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Always remembered by husband Brendan, son Bernard, daughters Geraldine, Deirdre, Lorraine and families.

MORAN Shane

MURRAY Jarlath

MYERS Bridget

Lanesboro, Co. Longford 4th October 2011

Dundonnell, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon (4th Anniversary)

MURRAY Freda Lanesboro, Co. Longford 22nd October 2003

McGILL (nee Murray) Marian Ardara, Donegal 17th October 2001

Lissacarrow, Fuerty, Roscommon (9th Anniversary)

In loving Memory of Shane Moran, who died on 15th October 2006 God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of angels drawing near, The golden gates stood open God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful He only takes the best.

Shaney, you are always in our thoughts, love always, Mammy, Daddy, Ciara and Niall. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption Fuerty on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 11.30am.

FINNERTY Peter (4th Anniversary)

God called your names so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps of Angels drawing near. The Golden Gates stood open God saw you needed rest, His Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

Always remembered by Greg, Mary, Eoin and David. Anniversary Mass on 23rd October in St. Mary’s Church, Lanesboro at 7pm.

BEIRNE Johnny (18th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our brother Johnny, Ballymacurley South, Fourmilehouse, who died on 17th October 1997 RIP Life brings us happiness But can quickly turn unkind It brings a grief that’s hard to bear For loved ones left behind.

Always remembered by Patsy and Maureen. Masses offered. In loving memory of Peter, who died on 16th October 2011 Always remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Ballinagare on Sunday 18th of October at 10am.

In loving memory of our dear mother, who died on 19th October 2011 R.I.P. We are left with your memories, So precious they don’t fade away, We think of you always, Not just today. When you lose someone so special, The hurt is hard to hide, But when it is your mother, The hurt goes deep inside. We think of you in silence and talk of you too, We have lovely memories, But wish we had you.

Loved and remembered by your sons, daughters and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 17th October at 7.30pm in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell. ~~~~~~~~~~~

MYERS Liam Turloughmore, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway (5th Anniversary)

BROTHER The midnight star is shining on a grave not so far away, Here sleeps a special brother, We love and lost five years ago today.

Anniversary Mass on Saturday 17th October at 7.30pm in St. Ronan’s Church, Taughmaconnell.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

O’GRADY Helen

COYLE Peter

NELSON Thomas

TREACY Patricia (Patsy)

Ballyleague, Lanesboro, Co. Roscommon (25th Anniversary)

Curlea, Curraghboy, Athlone, Co. Roscommon Who died on 17th October 2005 (10th Anniversary)

Curraghroe, Roscommon Who died on 20th October 2014 (1st Anniversary)

Aughavorney, Curraghroe, Co. Roscommon Who died on October 21st 2014 RIP

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 Donal and family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Ballyleague on 17th October at 7pm.

O’GRADY Helen Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon (25th Anniversary) In loving memory of Helen, who died on 15th October 1990 Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed by your mother, brother, sisters and their families.

Time passes, Life goes on, But from our hearts you are never gone. For those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday.

Lovingly remembered by all his family. Anniversary Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Curraghboy at 8pm on Saturday 17th October.

KELLY Margaret Grange, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon Who died on 15th October 2014 (1st Anniversary)

Loved and remembered by her husband Colin and children Ryan, Charlie and Chloe. Anniversary Mass in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow on Sunday October 18th at 11.30am. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MAUREEN Precious memories of you today and always.

Always remembered by Maura and all the O’Beirne families.

God looked around His garden And saw an empty space Then he looked down on earth And saw your loving face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest His garden must be beautiful He only picks the best. Your life was love and labour Your love for your family true You did your best for all of us We will always remember you. Your resting place we visit We place some flowers with care But no one knows the heartache As we turn and leave you there.

Sadly missed by your loving wife Mary, family and friends. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Carnagh, Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon (12th Anniversary)

A silent thought A quiet prayer For a special person in God’s care.

Island View Canine Creche, Lecarrow Who passed away on 17th September 2015 RIP

CULLINAN Francis (Frank) Lissananny, Castlerea 86th Birthday on 15th October

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O’BEIRNE Maureen

In loving memory of Maureen, who died on 8th October 2003 RIP

MULLEN (nee Grady) Marie

Family Notices

Margaret’s husband Joe and her family, wish to extend their sincere thanks to all who sympathised with them on Margaret’s passing. We thank all those who travelled, called to the house, attended Margaret’s Removal and Funeral Mass, sent Mass Cards and messages of sympathy. We wish to thank Dr. Keenan, the Air Ambulance crew and staff of UCHG. Thanks to Tom and Pat Smyth for their professionalism and help in the organising of the Funeral. Thanks also to Fr. Browne for a very touching Funeral Mass. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Margaret’s First Anniversary Mass will be held in Fourmilehouse Church at 11am on Sunday

Softly in the morning You heard a gentle call You took the hand God offered you And quietly left us all. The day you left us father Our hearts just broke in two The smallest part is still with us And the biggest part with you. For the rest of our lives We will miss you father Our secret tears will flow Oh, how we really loved you No one will ever know. We miss your smile Your joking ways We miss the things you used to say And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all.

Forever in our hearts, loved and remembered by wife Mary, sons Al and Des, daughters Mary and Sandra, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother John, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 18th October 2015 at 10am in Curraghroe Church, Curraghroe.

The family of the late Patricia (nee Kelly), would like to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to all for the kindness, love and support shown to us in the lead up to and on the sad loss of our mother. Thanks to all those who attended mam’s house, Funeral Mass and Burial. To all those who sympathised, sent Mass Cards, letters, floral tributes, for telephone calls and those who travelled long distances including the UK - thank you. Thanks to all who provided and organised food on the days of the Funeral. Thanks to Dr. Noel Farrell for the kind care and attention he provided to mam. Thanks to the Palliative Care team, the management and staff at Innis Ree Lodge who looked after mam so well. Thanks to Fr. John McManus and Fr. Ciaran Whitney, for celebrating the Mass, to all those who took part in the Mass and to Carmel McLoughlin for her beautiful music and song. Thank you to Aidan Tully, Funeral Director for taking care of the arrangements in such a sensitive and professional manner. Thank you to the grave diggers who prepared mam’s final resting place. Thank you to Hannon’s Hotel for preparing a lovely meal after the Burial. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass on Saturday October 24th 2015 at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh.

Marie’s husband Michael, daughter Nevada and partner Aidan, parents Pat and AnnieMae, and the extended Mullen and Grady families, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. We would like to thank all who attended the Removal and Funeral Mass, especially those who travelled long distances. Thank you to all who sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes and to those who telephoned and called personally to express their sympathy, we are extremely grateful. A special word of thanks to Fr. Ray Milton, Fr. Donal Morris, Fr. Eamon O’Connor and Fr. Peter, who concelebrated Marie’s Funeral Mass and to the choir for the beautiful singing during the Mass. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Dominic’s Ward, University College Hospital, Galway, for the care, kindness and compassion shown to Marie during her stay there. It will always be appreciated and long remembered. Thanks also to Pat and Tom Smyth, Smyth’s Undertakers for their professionalism and kindness they extended to us during Marie’s final journey home. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we hope you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the intentions of all. Marie’s Month’s Mind Mass will be held on Saturday 17th October at 10.30am in St. John’s Church Lecarrow. Her ashes will be interred in St. John’s Old Cemetery immediately afterwards.

In our hearts, Your memory lingers, Always tender, fond and true. There’s not a day, Dear dad, We do not think of you.

Thinking of you today and always, your loving family. Anniversary Mass in Fairymount Church at 10am on Monday 26th October.

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THANKSGIVING NOTICES NOVENA TO ST. EXPEDITUS USE IN URGENT CASES If it is possible, recite this Novena before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Saint Expeditus suffered a lot during the time of Diocletian. He is holding a cross in which is inscribed “Hodie (Today) while he is stepping on a crow which is crying “Cras” (Tomorrow) in order to remind us not to doubt even for a single moment the great mercy of God, and not to postpone for tomorrow the devout and trusting prayer but to call on him always as our advocate by the side of our Blessed Virgin. Act of Contrition My LORD Jesus Christ, Father of endless charity, I am heartily sorry for my sins. Grant me, therefore, pardon of my sins and the grace I ask of You thru the merits of the sorrows of Your loving Mother and the virtues of Your martyr, Saint Expeditus. Prayer to Saint Expeditus for Each Day. Concluding Prayer Oh Saint Expeditus, my protector, in you I place my hope that my petitions may be granted if they are for my own good. Please ask Our Lord, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, for the forgiveness of my sins, and the grace to change my life, particularly the grace … (mention here the particular grace desired) and I promise to follow your examples and will propagate this devotion to you. FIRST DAY - O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the lively faith which was granted you by God, I ask you to awaken the same faith in my heart, that I may also believe wholeheartedly that there is God, but most particularly that I may be saved from sinning against Him. Three Our Fathers in honour of the Most Holy Trinity then the concluding prayer. Concluding Prayer for Each Day. Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my words but graciously hear and grant my prayer. Amen. One Hail Mary in honour of Our Lady of Sorrows. SECOND DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the enviable hope given you by God, pray that those of little belief may be penetrated by some rays of hope so that they also receive eternal things, Please pray that ardent hope in God be also given me and hold me steadfast in the midst of sufferings. Three Our Fathers then the Concluding prayer. THIRD DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the endless love which Our Lord planted in your heart, please remove from mine all the shackles tied by worldliness, that without them I may love only God in all eternity. Amen. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. FOURTH DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, who knew full well the teaching of the Divine Teacher to carry the cross and follow Him, ask him for the graces I need that I may fight my own passions. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. FIFTH DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the bountiful graces you received from Heaven that you may conserve all your virtues, grant also that I may get rid of all the feelings that black my way to Heaven. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. SIXTH DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the sufferings and humiliations which you received for the love of God, grant me also this grace which is very pleasing to God, and free me from anger and hardness of heart which is the stumbling block of my soul. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. SEVENTH DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, you know that prayer is the golden key that will open the Kingdom of Heaven, teach me to pray in a manner which is desirable to Our Lord and to His Heart, that I may live only for Him, that I may die only for Him, and that I may pray only to Him in all eternity. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. EIGHT DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, through the clean desire that reigned in all your feelings, word and actions, please let them guide me also in my endless search for the glory of God and the good of my fellowmen. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. NINTH DAY - My Lord Jesus Christ O Glorious Martyr, Saint Expeditus, who was so much loved by the Queen of Heaven, that to you nothing was denied, ask her, please my advocate, that through the sufferings of her Divine Son and her own sorrows, I may receive this day the grace I ask of you, but above all the grace to die first before I commit any mortal sin. Amen. Three Our Fathers then the concluding prayer. Thank you St. Expedite for a wonderful favour received. A.K. 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. Grateful thanks to St. Anthony for favours received. J.D. 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. P.C

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action This afternoon’s sees the second of 2 days racing take place at Punchestown with an all jumping card starting at 2.30pm and tomorrow there is a national hunt meeting at Downpatrick first away at 2.30pm and the flat continues on the all weather at Dundalk with stalls opening for the first at 6.05pm. The first day of a 2 day meeting at Cork takes place on Saturday with a flat card stalls for the first opening at 1.50pm. Sunday racing at Cork is a national hunt meeting tapes away for the first at 2.05pm and on the flat at Naas starting at 1.25pm. There are 2 Grade 3 chases in Punchestown today and The Game Changer, having followed up his win in the Kilbegnet Chase at Lenebane in Tipperary, is seeking a hat trick. Sixing Platinum is 2lb better off for a 2½l beating at Roscommon but The Game

Changer looks to have improved since Roscommon and is my fancy. On his Sligo win over Shadow Catcher Shantou Flyer is probably capable of challenging both if he puts his best foot forward. In the other Grade 3 race the Daily Star Chase Gordon Elliott’s Don Cossack is a very short priced fav and if he turns up he won’t be beaten. If not Gordon Elliott has Roi Du Mee and Bright New Dawn providing a very useful back up. On Friday evening Lenebane bumper winner Oathkeeper trained by Aidan O’Brien should be capable of returning to the winners enclosure beating twice runner up Blessed King. Tomorrow at Downpatrick Brian Hamilton’s Canadian Steel is given his last of 3 chances since finishing 3rd to the above named Oathkeeper at Roscommon in June. He was in front everywhere but the line at this track in July and disappointed in Na-

Horses for

van last month. Declan Lavery retains the ride and their July experience on the track should benefit them. Tony Mullins’ Free Stone Hill, 2nd to JP McManus’s Lieutenant earlier this month in Tipperary, looks the one to beat. Also tomorrow night Co Roscommon trainer Adrian Joyce’s Coach Bombay is looking to complete a hat trick on the all weather surface in Dundalk in the 1m 2f handicap off top mark of 10 stone.

Weekly Review

courses by Tom Red

Ground conditions will dictate whether Ireland’s highest-rated chaser Don Cossack runs.

Grumeti, near side, and Oriental Fox cross the line together

Golf

Boyle Golf Club The second round of the Winter League took place last weekend. Team Heslin are the new leaders on 235 points followed by Team Gaffney on 229 points and Team McGuinn in 3rd place on 225 points. The final round takes places this week from Thursday-Sunday. Presentation of prizes will take place on next Sunday evening, October 18th. The weekly 9-hole was won by Michael Gilmartin on 22 points. 2nd was Michael Simon on 22 points and 3rd was Michael Bannon with 21 points. The weekly 9-hole runs from Monday-Sunday. Date for your diary is the Golf Classic in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society on the October Bank Holiday weekend. (Saturday, Sunday & Monday). Full details on noticeboard. The club are delighted to announce a funding offer of €55,000 from the Sports Capital Fund. Well done to Susan O’Mahoney who won the Ladies Outing in Bundoran.

Carrick-onShannon Golf Club Ladies: The Captains for this year’s Winter Alliance are Frances Molloy and Mary Molloy. The Alliance will run on the first Saturday of every month,

starting on November 7th.

Castlerea Golf Club Last Sunday’s Men’s Competition, sponsored by Keith Revins, was won by David Healy with 61 points. 2nd was Ignatius Hayden, 63; Cat. 1 Liam O’Connell, 64, Cat. 2 Patrick O’Connor Junior, 64 and Cat. 3 Padraig Casey, 65. The recent winners of the Ladies Competitions are as follows: Mamie Creaton was winner of Peter Caulfield’s with 42 points and Valerie Callaghan winner of Pat McDonagh’s with 34 points. Next Sunday’s competition is sponsored by Paul Lafferty Auctioneer. Congratulations to Dara Bruen who has won the Golfer of the Year for 2015. Hard luck to the runners-up Patrick O’Connor Junior, Peter Hester and Tony Mitchell. The dates for the Ladies Club and Men’s Club AGMs are Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October respectively, both at 8 pm in the Clubhouse. The Club have received great news in being allocated €47,000 from the Department of Sport for further development of the course.

Roscommon Golf Club The winner of Sunday’s competition, sponsored by Keenan Bookmakers, was James

Comiskey with a great score of 46 points. In second place was Johnny Coyne with 42 points. Brian Feeley won the gross prize with 30 points and Francie Noone was in third place with 39 points. Brian Campbell was the winner of the Open Friday competition with 40 points. The winners of the Mixed Christmas Hamper competition, sponsored by Bear An Raille, were Peter Brady and Mary Lalor with 70.5 nett. Gerard Harlow and Geraldine Hoban were in second place with 70 nett. The winner of the ladies’ Christmas Hamper competition, sponsored by O’Brien’s Mushrooms, was Aoife Donnellan with 38 points. Kate Walshe was in second place with 37 points. Sinead Benedetti won the gross prize with 33 points and Mary Seymour was in third place with 36 points. Marguerite Farrell was in 4th place, Liinda Maxwell in 5th place and Carmel Walker was in 6th place. Jack Halliday won the Over 55’s competition on Thursday. Declan Browne was in second place and Sergio Benedetti was in third place. Kay Ruane won the ladies’ competition. The usual Open Competition takes place on Friday and there is a Men’s and Ladies’ 18-hole stableford competition, sponsored by the Roscommon Herald, on Sunday.

In the English Cesarewitch at Newmarket on Saturday County Meath trainer Tony Martin had to settle for 3rd place behind Grumeti and Oriental Fox beated a short head and one length. Renneti trained by WP Mullins finished 4th. Mullins had better luck in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Sunday when Digeanta held the late run of George Baker’s raider

Guard of Honour with another raider, Mark Prescott’s Sea Pride, in third.

Point to Point Corner

Only one meeting this weekend on Sunday when the Galway Blazers race at Dartfield Horse Museum between Kilreekil and Loughrea in Co Galway and is scheduled for a 1.30pm start. Aidan O’Brien’s son Joseph could have his first runner at this meeting if Minella For Me, an unraced five-year-old son of King’s Theatre, runs in the 5yo Geldings Maiden. Joseph is expected to take out a full National Hunt licence in the near future. The O’Brien family have a connection with point to point racing and Aidan rode 18 winners in Irish point-to-points between 1989 and 1992. Only 3 weeks to go to Roscommon Hunt’s point to point at Rockfield on the 1st November.

Ballinlough & District Angling Club Ballinlough & District Angling Club hosted an introduction to fishing on a beautiful Saturday at the idyllic Lake O’Flynn recently. The event was sponsored by Martin McEnroe, a board member of Inland Fisheries Ireland and Mick McEnroe, general manager of Harmac, Castlerea. For all participants it was their first experience of fishing and there was great excitement when the first fish were caught. The young anglers were delighted to see the fish being returned back to the water alive and none the worse from their ordeal. Club officers John Ryan, Gerry Markham and Martin O’Gara were very happy with the success of the day and would like to thank our sponsors and particularly Gerry Welsh, Inland Fisheries staff member and his colleague Michael Egan for providing the boat as well as boat crews Alan Kealy, Patrick Conneelly, Pat and Maureen O’Gara and Colm O’Gara for the photographs.

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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Pool

Handball

Irslam (9) a star in the making! The build-up to last Sunday’s Silver Masters doubles All-Ireland semi-final was like watching an episode of ‘Casualty’, as originally for the Connacht final Aengus Cunningham (St. Coman’s) stepped in as substitute for the injured Ronan Galvin (Taughmaconnell) – then with Cunningham himself doubtful because of a back injury all week, Cormac O’Brien (Curraghboy) withdrew on Saturday, also with a back injury. This meant Galvin returned to team up with Cunningham, but with the semi-fit new pairing never even having trained together it was a big ask expecting them to beat the fine Tipperary partnership of John McQuaid and Adrian Johnson. Despite a decent start by Roscommon, Tipperary’s Johnson, in particular, dominated the match, with his excellent mobility and left corner killing. Cunningham’s lack of preparation showed up clearly as he missed a lot of opportunities to kill in the front left corner himself and his serving wasn’t as accurate as normal. Galvin battled hard but there was no doubting the dominance of the Premier men as they advanced to the final, 21-9, 21-11. 60x30 Juvenile ‘B’ Connacht Finals: Last Sunday in Belcarra, Co. Mayo saw a young St. Coman’s player with enormous potential win his first ever title, when Irslam Yakhyaev, the youngest of four handballing brothers, took the U-11 ‘B’ Connacht title in very decisive fashion despite only turning nine years of age in August. Irslam dominated the match from the off, with pinpoint serving into the back left corner and sweet strokes from both hands. His opponent, James Kenny from Galway, is a decent player in his own right, but was outclassed by the small but powerful Yakhyaev. Irslam won 15-0, 153, but make no mistake this will only be the first of many titles Irlsam will win. Peter Kirwin competed in the U-14 singles on the same bill and unfortunately took too long to get into the game as he went down to Galway’s Sean Seoige 15-4, 15-6.

Roscommon Pool League The following are the latest Roscommon Pool League results – CUP: Silver Eel 4 Charlie’s 3. Foxe’s 3 Sportsman’s 4. Bothar Rua v Lifebelt postponed. Kenny’s v Cosy Bar postponed. SHIELD: Eddie’s 3 Silver Eel 6. The Central 4 Charlie’s 5. Farrell’s 6 Earley’s 3. The Forge 7 Sorohan’s 2. Ned’s 4 Foxe’s 5.

CUP TABLE TEAM Silver Eel Sportsman’s Charlie’s Foxe’s Bothar Rua Cosy Bar Kenny’s The Lifebelt

SHIELD TABLE PLAYED 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0

POINTS 4 4 3 3 0 0 0 0

TEAM The Forge Farrell’s Silver Eel Foxe’s Charlie’s Ned’s The Central Earley’s Eddie’s Sorohan’s

PLAYED 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

POINTS 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2

Faithleach’s Drive-In Bingo on bank holiday Monday St Faithleach’s GAA club will hold a Drive-in-Bingo event on October bank holiday Monday, October 26 at 3 pm. There are cash prizes of €4,000 on the day, along with an opportunity to win the jackpot, which now stands at €1,200 if won in the first 42 numbers on the jackpot sheet. The books cost just €12 for a double book and €8 for a single book with two flier sheets for €5. Proceeds will go towards the further development of sport for the youth in Roscommon.

Darts

David’s great battle with three-times world champion A number of Roscommon darts players were in action throughout this past week in Hull, England. A hectic week started with Tuesday’s Grand Slam of Darts Qualifiers. Ballinaheglish player Gary Concannon was unfortunate to lose out to Wayne Warren of Wales in the first round, despite his best efforts. His McDermott’s team-mate and Irish number 1 David Concannon fared better and took a 5-4 win over Paul Harvey of England in his first game to progress to the last 64 of the competition, where he would take on Keita Ono of Japan. A 5-3 win here put David into the last 32. An unlucky 5-2 loss to Joe Chaney at this stage put David out of the event but the Irish number 1 had played some impressive darts. Next up was the Lakeside World Championship Qualifiers on Wednesday. David Concannon got off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over Morten Boe of Norway. An experienced opponent in the form of Sweden’s Daniel Larsson was next up for David, and the Swede showed composure in taking a 1-0 lead in sets. David, an experienced player, rallied and a world class 11-dart leg helped him restore parity in the second set before he went on to tie the game at 1-1. The Irish number 1 went on to record a 2-1 win with some clinical finishing. A 2-0 win over Peter Hudson of England and a win by the same score over Rohit David of Norway put David into the last 32. A last four spot would result in automatic qualification for the Lakeside World Championships proper and

this was becoming a real possibility as David continued to throw some outstanding darts. Finland’s Tatu Pekhonen was up next for David, but the Roscommon player proved too good for the classy Scandinavian; a 2-1 win was the result on this occasion. Having beaten many of Europe’s top players, David’s next opponent was from much closer to home as he was paired with Wexford player Michael Meaney in the last 16. Having qualified for the televised stage of the World Championship in 2014, Meaney knew what would be required and would prove a tough opponent. After some top class darts from both players it was David who came out on top on a 2-0 scoreline. A place in the last eight beckoned, with David only one victory from qualification. However, Scotland’s Alan Soutar would bring a wealth of experience and quality to the table. Despite David going 2-0 up in the first set thanks to a 72 checkout under pressure, Soutar showed great composure and grit to fight back and win the first set. David rallied with a 14-darter in the first leg of the second set, but the Scot again showed composure to rally back and take the second set for a nervy 2-0 win. Also in action on Wednesday in the Youths’ World Championships Qualifiers was Roscommon Youth player Ronan McDonagh. McDonagh was drawn against Northern Ireland’s Nathan Rafferty in the first round. The young Northern Ireland player won 3-0.

Thursday saw the Winmau World Masters Qualifiers take place. Roscommon Youth player Ronan McDonagh faced Ryan Perry of England in his first game and despite the young Roscommon player’s best efforts it was the Englishman who came out on top. In the Mens’ event David Concannon took advantage of a bye in the first round to face Craig Orr of Northern Ireland. A nerveless David won 3-1 win in sets. Ireland’s Dave O’Connor was Concannon’s next opponent and the Roscommon man won 3-2. A 3-1 win over Stephen Haggan of Northern Ireland followed in the next round. This set up a last 32 clash in the qualifiers section, against Alan Soutar. Having got the better of Concannon the previous night, the Scot was bound to be confident but Concannon had different ideas. A 141 checkout in the first leg showed David’s intent before he went on to race into a 2-0 lead prior to Soutar pulling one back. David held off the Scot and kept his nerve to take a 3-2 win. With David through to the qualifiers, the seeded players would now be added to the event, and as David went into the last 32 of the competition proper, his opponent at that stage would be Martin ‘Wolfie’ Adams. The World number 3 was guaranteed to prove a difficult obstacle for Concannon as Adams had proved his pedigree throughout a lengthy career that has included World Championship wins in 2007, 2010 and 2011. One would have forgiven nerves on David’s part given the magnitude of the event and the opponent, but if they were present there was little sign of

them. Aided by a 140 and two 100s David took the first leg; a 180 along with scores of 100 and 81 were key to David taking a 17-dart leg and a 2-0 win in the first set. However, just as David went up a gear, so did Adams. A 180 with his first three darts of the second set helped him to record a clinical 13-dart leg. David responded in the second leg, and a score of 133 at a crucial time left him on a 132 finish. Two perfect darts gave him a shot at the bull but unfortunately he struck a 25. After some scintillating darts from the former world champion and the young Roscommon man, Adams won by three sets to one. Hard luck to David, Gary and Ronan but also well done on qualification for the events and the progress which was made through them. David’s run was particularly impressive.

Local darts action Fixtures in round one of the Hannon’s Hotel sponsored Roscommon Darts League are as follows – Friday, 16th of October: An Bothar Rua v Ned’s; The Hatch Bar v The Hollywood; The Forge v Flanagan’s; McDermott’s v Charlie’s. Summer Round Robins came to their conclusion for this year in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon last Friday. There had been a variety of winners throughout the year but Charlie’s Mick Kilroe and The Hollywood’s Ciaran Hickey had surpassed the rest with four wins each. Fittingly, it was these two players who contested an exciting final. Kilroe’s 4-0

David Concannon

win was more indicative of the relentless and consistent nature of Kilroe’s game than the standard of Hickey’s, with the latter throwing some great darts. With the summer series of Round Robins completed the organisers and The Hollywood Bar wish to thank all players who took part throughout the summer. Also special thanks to The Hollywood Bar. A Round Robin competition will take place in The Hollywood Bar, Roscommon this October Bank Holiday Monday 26th October. Money in/Money out plus €100 generously put up by The Hollywood Bar. Games at 3 pm sharp. Finger Food on the day. Contact David on (086) 0823180 for entry.

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ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS

Castlerea curb champions Daniel O’Donnell’s on ‘Strictly,’ Ireland beat World champions Germany recently and Japan shocked South Africa in the rugby…and strange things are happening in the Roscommon & District League Premier Division too as the usually all-conquering Ballinasloe Town are beginning to falter. Ballinasloe suffered another defeat at the weekend, losing 3-1 to Castlerea. Secondhalf goals from Ronan Curran and David Fitzpatrick secured the win for Celtic against a Ballinasloe team who were reduced to ten players just before half-time.

This great win moves Castlerea to within a point of joint leaders of the Roscommon & District Premier Division, Dysart and Moore. Moore were merciless against St John’s, winning 6-0. Skyvalley defeated MD Town 2-1, but only after a struggle.

Big wins for Shiven, Brazukus Division One Aidan McInerney scored a hat-trick as Shiven Rovers defeated Kilkerrin 5-1. Brazukus were also on a goal-spree, defeating Ballaghader-

reen B 6-1 in a game played at Donamon. Joe Hunt scored one and set up one as Ahascragh United enjoyed their first win of the season, 2-0 against Glen Celtic. Division Two Lough Harps won 1-0 away to Cloonfad United B. Rob Cregg scored the winner for an on-song Harps’ side. Roscommon United had an impressive 4-2 win against St John’s Athletic in Lecarrow and leaders MD Town received the points from their game against the Kilconnell side KC Celtic.

CONGRATS SHIVEN Shiven Rovers U-16 boys team

Friday 16th October Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (8 pm) Glen Celtic v Kilkerrin United. Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (7.45 pm) Shiven Rovers v Ballinasloe Town B. D. Dully. Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (7.45 pm) Cloonfad United B v MD Town B. E.Collins. Sunday 18th October FAI Junior Cup 3rd Round (2 pm) Ballaghderreen FC v Kilmore. S. O’Brien. Westport United v Skyvalley Rovers. Ballinasloe Town v Manor Rangers. C. O’Reilly. Dysart FC v Partry Athletic. M. Hatchett. Strand Celtic v Moore United. Brazukas v Ballyhaunis. R. Stokes. Claremorris v Lough Harps. Castlerea Celtic v Ballina Town. E. Deering. Herald Premier Division (12 pm) St. John’s Athletic v Ballymoe FC. W. Stokes. MD Town v Cloonfad United. J. McCrossan. Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (12 pm) Loughglynn United v Ahascragh United. G. Carmody. Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (12 pm) Roscommon United v Moore United B. A. Goncalves. CP Ajax v St. John’s Athletic B. D. Jordan. Moylough 79 v Skyvalley Rovers B. N. Larkin.

This week’s Awards…

have won the Roscommon & District Premier Divisional Cup. It has been 15 years since Shiven last won this cup. The team has now made history as it is the first time for the club to win both the Premier Divisional Cup and the League. Congratulations to all the team and coaches. Back row: Martin Macdonald, Sean Keating, Ryan Wagstaff, Paídi O’Shea, Rory Cunningham, Ralph Gallagher, James Mulrooney, Conor Macdonald, Kieran Browne, Michael Hughes, Sean Gavin. Front row: Jack Gavin, Darragh Nolan, Pierce McDonagh, Hughey Daly, Josh Lane, Oisin McConn, Ronan Dowd, Mike Brandon, (absent squad member Mícheal Berry).

Creggs RFC Report

Soccer fixtures

WIN OF THE WEEKEND over champions ng 3-1 win Castlerea Celtic’s stunni Premier League. Ballinasloe Town in the

ND GAME OF THE WEEKEe. Moore’s win

linasloe gam Also the Castlerea v Bal ile s a one-sided game, wh was impressive but it wa but the n, Tow MD inst aga do Skyvalley had it all to s certainly the Castlerea/ game of the weekend wa h. clas Ballinasloe

KEND PLAYER OF THE WEE hats off to hat-trick ing goals: We haven’t stopped lov ven who bagged three for Shi y, rne Ine Mc an Aid o her n. erri Kilk inst Rovers aga

THE GAIN LINE

Three out of three for Creggs in Connacht Junior League SENIOR RUGBY: Creggs 24 NUIG 9. Following last weekend’s break, Creggs resumed where they had left off with a comprehensive victory over NUIG at The Green on Sunday. Played in perfect conditions, this was Creggs’ first home league outing and the venue is in splendid shape following works carried out during the offseason. A jittery start saw Creggs concede a penalty on seven minutes which was converted by John Kennedy. Following an early injury to centre Barry Egan, who was replaced by Rory O’Brollocháin, Shane Dowd restored his side to parity with a penalty on the quarter-hour and from the re-start scored a virtuoso try to which he added the conversion, further stretching the Creggs lead with a second penalty on the halfhour mark. The lead was cut back to 13-6 on the stroke of halftime when Kennedy slot-

ted over his second penalty, brought forward at least 20 metres by the referee, in the seventh minute of injury-time. Two minutes into the second half Kennedy further reduced the deficit with a third penalty but Dowd again cancelled that with his third, before Creggs sealed the deal when Rory O’Brollocháin finished off a sweeping backs move for his side’s second try. A final penalty from Dowd finished the scoring on the hour mark. Creggs continued to press with bonus points in mind but these were not to be gained as the students’ defence proved impregnable in the closing stages. Creggs now have 9 points from their three opening games and are away to Sligo next weekend (to be confirmed). On Sunday there were particularly impressive performances from Tom Fleming, Sean Og Higgins and Eddie Conlon in the pack, Dave Flahive at full-

back, Andrew Callaghan at scrum-half and of course Shane Dowd at out-half whose personal haul of 19 points made for a memorable home debut. Creggs panel: D Flahive, S Crehan, B Egan, T Callaghan, P Leetch, S Dowd, A Callaghan, T Fleming, S O’Higgins, K Rushe, B Donoghue, N Walker, M Brandon, R Cassidy, K Brandon. Replacements: E Conlon, A Leetch, T Oates, R O’Brollocháin, S Quinn. MINI RUGBY: Creggs Minis welcomed Carrick-on-Shannon RFC last Saturday to Creggs and games were played at all ages from U-8 to U-12 for boys and girls. Well done to all and there was a big turnout on the day and some great rugby played. Next weekend Creggs Minis will train at home at 11 am in Creggs. YOUTH RUGBY: U14s. Creggs 15. Buccaneers RFC 14. Creggs U14s had a very good 15-14 win over Buccaneers RFC

Pictured at the Creggs RFC event in the Hollywood Bar for Ireland v France were Dave and Siobhan Purcell. Picture: Andrew Fox

on Sunday morning in Creggs in the Connacht U14 League Division 1. The game was played in perfect conditions and both teams played a very good open brand of rugby. Creggs had the better of the first half and should have had more than one try on the scoreboard. Instead, we had to rely on a late try to seal the victory. Creggs’ next league game

is home to Corinthians next weekend (the day and time to be confirmed). UNDER-16s: Creggs 33 Claremorris RFC 28. Creggs U-16s defeated Claremorris RFC by 3328 in a highly entertaining game in the Connacht U16 League on Saturday last in Creggs. Claremorris looked like they had the game wrapped up with two tries

early in the second half – taking a 28-7 lead – but in a thrilling comeback, the Creggs lads took the game to Claremorris after that and scored four unanswered tries with the winning score coming in the last play of the game from Hubert Cadiou, which Tim Lambe converted. Next weekend Creggs U-16s will play Ballinrobe RFC at 12.30 pm in the Connacht U-16 League. U-15s: Creggs 17 Galwegians RFC 35. Creggs U-15s played Galwegians in the U-15 Connacht League Division 1 on Sunday in Creggs and gave a very good account of themselves. However, Galwegians got a couple of late scores to put a gloss on the scoreline, finishing winners by 35-17. Next weekend Creggs will play Ballinasloe RFC in the Connacht U-15 League at home on Friday night at 7 pm. UNDER-17s: Creggs’ U17 game v Ballina RFC was postponed last week-

end. This coming weekend Creggs will travel to play Corinthians in Galway at 11.15 am on Sunday. WORLD CUP: Creggs Rugby Club are supporting Ireland all the way! After a great four wins from four in the World Cup Pool D, culminating in that super win over France last Sunday, Ireland now play Argentina next Sunday in the Quarter-Final. For the last four games, Creggs players, officials and supporters have been gathering in different hostelries to support the Irish team. Last Sunday, the Hollywood Bar in Roscommon was the venue for the great win. Check CreggsRugby.ie or Creggs Rugby Facebook for news of the gathering next weekend. CREGGS RUGBY LOTTO: The Jackpot of €10,000 was not won this week. Lucky dip €50 winner: Janet Maloney. Last week (October 4), Lucky dip €50 winner was Tom O’Brien.

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Can Joe’s heroes march on? Several far more talented sports journalists than I have written many fine words about the Irish rugby team’s performance against France last Sunday. If we were never to win another major rugby game I will never forget what we saw on our TV screens last Sunday. Has there ever been a more heroic performance from an Irish team in any sport? If there has been, I cannot remember it. I presume that Joe Schmidt has been working on our squad for a long time before the tournament started. The strength of the squad was shown on Sunday last when Ian Madigan, Ian Henderson, Chris Henry and others came into what was a massively intense game – and all fitted in seamlessly. I still don’t think we have a team good enough to win the World Cup but at this stage it is knockout and anything can happen. We have seen that the All Blacks, France and South Africa have not played well at one stage or another, although South Africa have made

a huge recovery after being beaten by Japan in their first game. It would be ironic if they were to go on and win it out. Australia look the best team in it so far and we will be meeting them if we can manage to beat Argentina next Sunday. But that’s for another day. It was incredible last Sunday that when Paul O’Connell had to go off we saw Ian Henderson coming on and playing brilliantly. It was like the baton was being passed on from the older generation to the new generation and Henderson did not let us down. Neither did Ian Madigan. In fairness to the guy, he has been living in Johnny Sexton’s shadow for years. He got his chance on Sunday and he took it with both hands. It was incredible stuff. In fact Ireland totally dominated the second half and could have won by even more. Now we go on to face Argentina on Sunday and they will offer a very different challenge than France. It will be another big week for Joe Schmidt. The Irish players and management

knew well going into the French game, that if they were not all ready for the battle that we would not have won. This week Ireland will be expected to beat Argentina and complacency will be an enemy, like it was in the run-up to the game against Italy. Irish rugby fans will not need to be reminded that we don’t have a good record against Argentina in World Cups and make no mistake, they (Argentina) will be looking on this game as one that they can win. It will be a very, very tough game. But I like Joe Schmidt and the way that he has got his team ready for this World Cup. Injuries could cost us in the long term but we have a great chance of getting to a World Cup semi-final for the first time ever and I think that we can do it. I presume that Australia and South Africa will beat Scotland and Wales respectively, but the match between New Zealand and France might not be straightforward for the All Blacks. Even though they were well beaten by Ireland, France

are the one team that the All Blacks hate playing against. It could go to the wire. It has been a magnificent World Cup so far. It has been very well organised, with full houses at every game. Even the games between the socalled lesser nations have been very entertaining. The clash last Saturday between Samoa and Scotland was one of the most exciting games of rugby that I have ever seen. It was brilliant to watch. Just a word too about the TV3 coverage of the World Cup. Matt Cooper is a good host and his guests, particularly Keith Wood, have been on the money too, but the length of the ad breaks is a joke. Last Sunday during the Ireland v France game the ad break at half-time was 14 minutes and the panel spoke about the game for exactly one minute and forty-two seconds. Surely there has to be a limit on the amount of ads that you can have in any break? I know that TV3 have to make hay while the sun shines, but there has to be a limit!

O’Neill has done a good job

Exciting times ahead for Liverpool?

So the Irish soccer team has got to a play-off for Euro 2016 and the way things were going in the group early on we would have taken that. Yes, we had a great win against Germany, but in fairness it was a one-off, and third in the group was about a fair reflection on the way we played. It depends who we get in the play-offs as to whether we have a chance or not. The draw is next Sunday so we will know after that how we are fixed. Martin O’Neill has done a good job with the players that he has. We just don’t have very many top class players like we had in the past. Northern Ireland and Wales have done really well to qualify but they were in groups that were much easier than the one we were in, but fair play to them all the same.

This weekend Liverpool play their first game under their new manager Jurgen Klopp and I really think that, after many years, they have finally got the right man to bring them back to the top. It won’t happen this season but when he gets a chance to bring in a few players in January – and particularly during the summer – Liverpool will be back challenging for the title. Remember too that I am a Manchester United fan, but I think this is a great appointment by Liverpool. There are very few genuine characters in soccer any more but this guy is one of them. He has his own style of play but it was very successful at Dortmund and Liverpool fans will be rightly excited about the next few years at the club.

The future of rugby I listened with interest on Monday night to a very interesting debate on BBC Radio 5 Live about the future of the game of rugby. The question was asked – has the game become too physical? The amount of strength and conditioning that the top players do now has made them much stronger than ever before and the collisions in the big games are now frequent and savage in their impact and intensity. It is incredible to report that a total of 33 players have had to retire from this World Cup by the end of the pool stages, because of injuries. The debate heard that in every big game of professional rugby now an average of two players are stretchered off the field with serious injuries. The panel (which included former international players, doctors and journalists) agreed that something would have to be done and that the game was at a ‘tipping point’ at the moment with regard to serious injuries. The issue of concussion in rugby is being addressed but the game has a serious problem with regard to other injuries and it is hard to know what can be done about it.

A grim weekend *Sport is a huge part of the lives of those of us who love it, however what we write about and express passion about here every week was put into perspective last weekend by events in Omeath and Carrickmines. My deepest sympathies to everyone concerned.

A thank you to the folk on the gates! GAA grassroots! Action from Sunday’s County Hurling Final between Four Roads and Padraig Pearses, which ended in a draw. Picture: Andrew Fox

County Final fever It’s a weekend of county finals in GAA and a very busy weekend for the Padraig Pearses club in particular. On Saturday their hurlers have another shot at dethroning Four Roads in the replay and they will be the first to admit that they will have to play a lot better if they are to win their third ever senior hurling title. Four Roads will feel they left the title behind them and they are usually not beaten in replays. Staying on hurling, it was great to see St Dominic’s winning the County U-16 hurling title last Sunday in Athleague. It was the first time the club won that title since 1989 and the team was managed by none other

than the ‘seanchai’ himself, Vincent Pierce! Well done to all involved. Then on Sunday we have a county football final pairing that few would have predicted when Clann na nGael take on Padraig Pearses. It is hard to believe that Padraig Pearses have never won a county senior football title. It’s not as if they went down the ranks to junior or anything like that. They have been at or near the top of the Roscommon football tree for 40 years. But Clann are hungry too and they have not even been in a final in almost 20 years. I am expecting another very tight game. Another draw?

One group of people that I often meant to write about in this column over the years are the men and women who are on duty at the gates at the various grounds around the county. I would mainly be going to GAA games throughout the year and I have to say that the courtesy that I have been shown over the years has been fantastic and it is very seldom acknowledged. These are the first people that I meet when I go to any ground and there is always a smile and a programme or two on the way in. This is not an easy job and these people usually only get to see the last 20 minutes of any game. I meant to record my thanks to them many times but it went out of my head. They know who they are, so a big thank for your courtesy and kindness over the years.

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Four Roads ladies to make it eight in row? McNeill’s Roscommon Senior Club Camogie Final: Four Roads v Athleague on Sunday in Rockfield at 4.45 pm

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The Four Roads men are not the only senior team going for eight senior titles in a row this weekend as the same club’s camogie side are also chasing that incredible figure (eight on the trot) when they take on Athleague in Oran. Athleague, managed this year by Liam Gordon, are improving all the time. They have outstanding performers in Kelley Hopkins, Elaine Daly, Annette McGeeney, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Paula Daly, Niamh Farrell and Fiona Connell – amongst oth-

Congratulations to Ciara Moran who has been named as a Hidden Hero for 2015. Ciara was a selector with the County Junior camogie team who reached the All-Ireland Final this year. Ciara will be honoured at a Gala Lunch on Monday, 19th of October in The Double Tree by Hilton, hosted by Mary Kennedy. Well done Ciara – a very worthy recipient.

ers – and are capable of troubling the champions if they play to their best form. Four Roads have several top class players too. Siobhan Coyle, Gertie Dowd, Marie Glennon, Lizzie Glennon-Tully, Donna Kelly, Breda Mannion and Niamh Coyle have been joined by a number of promising youngsters and manager Shane Curley will have a busy weekend as he lines out for the Four Roads men in the senior hurling final replay on Saturday. In last year’s final between these two sides, Four Roads

Glavey’s minors crown great week for club Connaughton Fuels Roscommon MFC Div. 3 Final MICHAEL GLAVEYS FOUR ROADS

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It has been a fantastic few weeks for the Michael Glavey’s club. Last Sunday their minor footballers took up where the intermediate side left off the previous week by winning a thrilling minor final. Glavey’s seem to like playing in Strokestown too! As was the case in the intermediate final, Glavey’s got their goals at vital stages, which was crucial to the outcome. This was a lively affair and after two early points for the Gaels, Glavey’s scored their first goal, in the 10th minute, through Cathal Heneghan. However the Gaels were the better side coming up to half-time and a Ryan Higgins goal saw them ahead by 1-6 to 1-5 at the break. Two goals from Tiernan Murphy turned the game on its head in the third quarter –in favour of Michael Glavey’s – and they led by six points with 15 minutes to go. Then Western Gaels were handed a lifeline in the 47th minute when Oran Hestor fired home a great goal – and now the game was back in the melting pot.

Champions…Michael Glavey’s celebrate after winning the cup. Picture: Andrew Fox

It was Glavey’s who finished the better side and late points from Cian Ruane and sub Keevan Murphy saw them home safely. Michael Glavey’s: S Ruane; K Neenan, T Murphy; C Flynn, N Morris, M O’Doherty; C Ruane

(0-2), L Cregg (0-1); C Heneghan (1-2), D Ruane (0-1), J McDonagh; R Naughton, Tiernan Murphy (2-3). Subs: K Murphy (0-1) for Naughton. Western Gaels: A Fannon; C Egan, J Ryan; E Mulvihill, T McCann, J

Brady; C Sampey (0-1),AO’Dowd (0-4); D Cafferky (0-1), L Kelly, O Hestor (1-1); D Kennedy (0-2), R Higgins (1-0). Subs: A Beirne for Kelly, E Morahan for Ryan. Referee: T Gately.

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There were great scenes of excitement and euphoria in Athleague last Sunday when St Dominic’s

won their first county U-16 hurling title since 1989 when they had three points to spare against Four Roads in what was a very enjoyable final. Niall Hynes, who was outstanding, scored the only goal of the game for Four Roads in the 19th minute, but St Dominic’s, inspired by Jack Lohan and MJ Egan, Connell Kennelly, Jack Halpin and Dwain Egan, were playing some

excellent hurling and at half-time they led by a point, 0-9 to 1-5. The scoring rate dropped in the second half but there was some tremendous defending on both sides. Four Roads did not score for the last 24 minutes and St Dominic’s sealed the win with two Dwain Martin frees in the final seven minutes. St Dominic’s: C Miley; J Lohan, D Byrne, F Hoare; J Fagan, P Halpin,

E Connaughton; MJ Egan (0-2), C Kennelly (0-3); C Grimes, D O’Neill (0-1), M Treacy (0-2); D Martin (0-5), E Campbell, D Keenan. Subs: C McCormack for Keenan, K Doyle for E Campbell. Four Roads: C Finneran; C Treacy, J Donnelly, M Treacy; L Fallon, O Campbell, P Kenny; J Cunniffe (0-1), D Treacy; J Corbett, M Clogher, N Hynes (1-3); D McCarthy, B Mulry (0-3), D Meares. Subs: P Gannon for Meares, John Cunniffe for Donnelly.

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won by 14 points, but Athleague look a much stronger side this year and this promises to be a competitive and closely-fought affair. I am expecting Athleague

to make a real battle of it, but it is hard to look beyond Four Roads to take another senior title. People Sport Prediction: Four Roads.

Camogie fixtures Saturday 17th October Connacht Junior B Final At Knockcroghery: St Dominic’s v Shamrock (Galway). 4 pm Sunday, October 18th OCR Recycling U-16 Championship B Final At Rockfield: Roscommon Gaels v Tulsk. 3.30 pm McNeill’s Roscommon Senior Club Camogie Final At Rockfield: Athleague v Four Roads. 4.45 pm Wednesday, 21st October OCR Recycling U-16 Championship A Final At Roscommon Gaels: St Dominic’s v Four Roads. 7 pm Monday, 26th of October Dermot Hughes Minor Championship semi-finals At Woodmount: Padraig Pearses v Oran. 2 pm At Four Roads: Four Roads v Athleague. 2 pm

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Shannon Gaels and Pearses into Connacht finals Connacht IFC Semi-Final Shannon Gaels 1-13 Eastern Harps 3-5 Shannon Gaels staged a great second-half recovery to qualify for the Connacht club intermediate final following this thrilling semi-final at Kilglass on Saturday. The Sligo champions blitzed Shannon Gaels with three well-taken goals in the first half but the Gaels were the better side in the second period and edged out the deserved two-point winners in the end. Shannon Gaels began the game well, Aisling McDermott scoring a goal after only a minute. But the Sligo girls hit back in the 5th minute when Lisa Casey scored a goal for them. Then Eastern Harps took control with further goals from Lisa Casey and Katie Higgins in the 19th and 29th minutes respectively, and at half-time Eastern Harps led by 3-3 to 1-5. The excellent Katie Daly scored two great points on the restart to set the Gaels on their way to recovery. Then points from Tess Murtagh and Aisling McDermott saw the sides level with 10 minutes to go. Inside the final couple of minutes Aisling McDermott kicked a great point from close range and the victory was completed when Aine O’Dowd pointed in injury-time. Shannon Gaels: A Egan; C Noone, N O’Beirne, E O’Beirne; S Bruen, T Murtagh (0-1), C Glancy; A Filan, S O’Dowd; C Beirne, K Daly (0-6), O Glancy; R O’Hart (0-1), A McDermott (1-4), A O’Dowd (0-1). Subs: E McDermott for C Glancy, M O’Dowd for O Glancy, R McDermott for Filan, C O’Dowd for O’Hart. Connacht JFC Semi-Final Padraig Pearses 4-18 Cloone 1-7 Padraig Pearses swept into the Connacht junior club final following a superb attacking display against the Leitrim champions at Kilglass on Saturday last. Pearses were in control from the very first whistle with first-half goals from the impressive Aine Galvin, who bagged two, in the 19th and 26th minutes respectively. At half-time Pearses led by 2-11 to 1-4. Aoibheann Reilly scored Pearses’ third goal within 20 seconds of the restart and the game was over as a contest. Sub Sarah Dolan completed the rout in the 55th minute with a superb goal to cap a wonderful all-round display from the Roscommon champions. Padraig Pearses: L Kenny; S Corbett, N Ryan, C Killeen; C Kelly, G Lohan, M Galvin; R Greene (0-2), A Ryan (01); O Sweeney, M Ryan (0-4), S Finnerty (0-2); A Galvin (2-3), S Sweeney (0-3), A Reilly (1-1). Subs: M Finnerty (0-2) for O Sweeney, N Sweeney for Corbett, S Dolan (1-0) for D Sweeney, J Kelly for A Galvin.

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The dramatic finale to Sunday’s County Senior Hurling Final as Gavin Downey (number five, on left) directs Thomas Seale’s free to the back of the net for an equalising goal. Photographs: Andrew Fox

Downey, but not out! Gavin’s last-gasp goal denies champs and keeps Pearses’ hopes alive THE VERDICT

THE VERDICT Seamus Duke

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Padraig Pearses’ joint manager Robbie Donoghue said his team are “very, very lucky” to still be in contention for the County Senior Hurling title after a goal in the 4th minute of injury-time dramatically secured an unlikely draw for the underdogs against eight-in-a-row chasing Four Roads on Sunday. Wing half-back Gavin Downey’s goal at the death stunned Four Roads, who really should have had another title back in the trophy cabinet by then. While a draw was an excellent result for Pearses, they had underperformed against champions who were themselves unusually wasteful in front of the posts. “We are very, very lucky to be still there” Donoghue told the Roscommon People. “Our lads kept going and we were always hoping that we would get a chance and when it came we took it, thank God.” Donoghue said Pearses played much better in the second half but he was mystified about their overall performance. “We weren’t happy with the way we played overall. I can’t put my finger on it, but we just didn’t play to our ability today. Our lads are very disappointed

at how we played today. I don’t know what happened us but our heads weren’t right today and we are delighted to have got out with a draw.” A philosophical Four Roads manager Micheal Mulry said that the late goal was “unfortunate” but he was delighted that his side will have another tilt at the title on Saturday next. This was a county final where a lack of quality was compensated for by that thrilling finish. On a day borrowed from a Mediterranean holiday resort, the first half was a very poor affair pot-marked with loads of handling errors and poor shot selection. Four Roads were the better side but they shot some bad wides, and with Tomas Sweeney on fire from placed balls, Pearses were always able to stay in touch. The second half was a much better spectacle. All the chat at half-time was about Johnny Coyne, and when Four Roads would bring on the brilliant attacker. We didn’t have to wait too long as in the 34th minute he arrived as a sub for Brian Lawlor – and he didn’t disappoint either. Coyne scored three superb points from play and was responsible for at least two more as the champions turned the screw. Micheal Kelly and Shane Curley were doing the business

lead. Four Roads were repelling the Pearses challenge. The time ticked over the three minutes. Pearses were awarded a free. Tomas Seale (who had a great game) lobbed the ball into the danger area. It was one last throw of the dice. There were at least 25 players standing between the 20-metre line and the goal. Gavin Downey reacted quickest and flicked it past Noel Fallon. The huge Pearses following erupted. On the puck-out it was over and we will do it all over again on Saturday next. Pearses had got out of jail. Four Roads will have to wait at least another week to see if they

can make it eight titles in a row. Pearses will surely feel they will never play as bad again. Robbie Donoghue will certainly be hoping that’s the case. “We will need to up the intensity levels big-time for the replay” he acknowledged. Four Roads manager Micheal Mulry said: “A three-point lead is dangerous and never enough in a hurling match. We hurled well in the second half and Johnny (Coyne) did really well for us when he came on. But look, we are still in the championship. I said to the lads that we are not down at all and we will be ready again at the weekend for the replay.”

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Action from Sunday’s County Hurling Final as Padraig Pearses takes control of possession. Picture: Andrew Fox

further back the field. When the champions went four points ahead with eight minutes to go, they looked set to take home the Mickey Cunniffe Cup yet again. But Pearses hung on doggedly. Tomas Sweeney was unerring from the placed ball and we saw

flashes of brilliance from their young guns, Adam Finnerty and Daniel Glynn. It was a familiar story though as we saw three minutes’ injury-time signalled on the board. Conor Coyle had edged the champions into a three-point

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Padraig Pearses 6 21 1-5

Man of the Match: Cathal Dolan (Four Roads) For Pearses, David Loughnane, goal hero Gavin Downey, Tomas Seale, Adam Finnerty. Cathal Kelly and Tomas Sweeney were all prominent, while for Four Roads, Johnny Coyne made a huge impact when he came on as a sub after half-time. Micheal Kelly, Mark McLoughlin and Shane Curley were outstanding in defence while David Dolan and Eamon Mulry played well up front. Cathal Dolan was excellent throughout. He got through a mountain of work and scored two super points as well.

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Celebrations for Padraig Pearses as they scored an injury time goal to secure a replay. Picture: Andrew Fox

Four Roads to seal it on Saturday? Kepak Roscommon SHC Final Replay: Four Roads v Padraig Pearses in Athleague on Saturday at 4 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

It was interesting to note the reactions of both sides after Sunday’s drawn County Hurling Final. Micheal Mulry, the Four Roads boss, was philosophical, although one sensed that he felt that his side had left this one behind them on the day. Joint manager Robbie Donoghue felt that Pearses had played very poorly and was thrilled to have got another chance this weekend. So the questions are: Can Pearses improve on last Sunday’s display? Or will Four Roads make no mistake this time? Following a poor first half, Four Roads could have been five or six points ahead at half-time. They missed two goal chances and hit five bad wides, which is uncharacteristic. Pearses were able to hang on, and with Tomas Sweeney excellent from frees, they were always in touch. The introduction of Johnny Coyne looked to have been the key move of the game and he was superb when introduced for Four Roads. But all credit to Pearses, who stuck to their guns and got an unlikely draw in the end. On the Four Roads side, Noel Fallon is a superb net-minder and his worth was emphasised last Sunday with some super saves and some mighty puck-outs. Mark McLoughlin, Shane Curley and Micheal Kelly were excellent in defence and Micheal Kelly’s influence was once again felt, with two inspirational points from him. Johnny Moran and Cathal Dolan were excellent at midfield and Cathal Dolan, in

particular, was outstanding. Eamon Mulry, David Dolan and sub Johnny Coyne were sharp up front. Micheal Mulry and his selectors will be under pressure to start Johnny Coyne, but I would be of the view that he makes an even bigger impact coming off the bench. As for Pearses, they will surely have to play better in this replay. Padraig Dolan got the nod last weekend in goals and he will retain his place. David Loughnane, Aidan Sweeney and Gavin Downey will lead the defence. At midfield, Tomas Seale did well last weekend but Pearses will want to do better in this sector. Up front we saw flashes of brilliance from the young guns, Adam Finnerty and Daniel Glynn, while Tomas Sweeney was outstanding from the placed ball. Cathal Kelly is a hugely influential performer for Pearses and one wonders where his best position is. Pearses were very disappointed at how they played in the drawn game and if they up their performance levels a number of notches they will be in with a chance, but Four Roads will know that they should have won last Sunday. They missed too many chances and that is unlikely to happen again. It promises to be another humdinger in Athleague and there will not be a lot in it but once again it is hard to look beyond the champions. I take them to collect their 8th title in a row at the second opportunity. Match odds: Four Roads 4/6; Padraig Pearses 13/8; Draw 10/1. Prediction: Four Roads.

RIGHT: Micheál Kelly of Four Roads carries possession forward. Picture: Andrew Fox

Four Roads rue misses, Pearses punish them Gavin Downey’s last-gasp goal gave Pearses a second chance in this county final. But this is a game that Four Roads should have won. They shot 11 wides, many from scoreable positions, and missed a couple of goal chances that they normally would have scored. But credit to Pearses. Although they did not play well they stuck to their guns and they will feel that they can play much better than this in the replay. The first half was a poor affair despite the perfect weather conditions. Pearses led by 0-3 to 0-1 after two minutes with Tomas Sweeney (two frees) and Cathal Kelly (who scored after 10 seconds) on target for Pearses and Eamon Mulry replying for Four Roads. However by that stage Four Roads had already shot five wides and missed two goal chances. From then until half-time, it was nip and tuck. David Dolan landed three frees for Four Roads and Micheal Kelly landed a trademark inspirational point on the run for the champions while Tomas Sweeney (two frees) and young Daniel Glynn pointed for Pearses. At the break the score was Padraig Pearses 0-6 Four Roads 0-6. Thankfully the second half was a much better spectacle. Four Roads

KEY MOMENTS SEAMUS DUKE brought on Johnny Coyne in the 33rd minute and he was to have an increasing and crucial influence on the game. The sides shared four points in the opening nine minutes with the highlight a fantastic sideline cut by Tomas Sweeney in the 39th minute. With Johnny Coyne now causing havoc in the Pearses defence, Four Roads started to assume control. David Dolan was accurate from frees and by the 46th minute Four Roads led by 0-12 to 0-9. Pearses, while not playing well, always posed a threat going forward and in the 47th minute Adam Finnerty raced through and shot low and hard but Noel Fallon saved brilliantly to prevent a certain goal. Three brilliant points from Johnny Coyne kept the champions ahead and with eight minutes to go they led by 0-15 to 0-11. Tomas Sweeney pointed a free and Daniel Glynn narrowed the gap to two, with an excellent effort from play. Then less than a minute later Four Roads captain Conor Coyle looked to have sealed victory for his side when he pointed from 30 metres.

Pearses attacked looking for that vital goal that they now needed and it looked like their search would be fruitless until that last-gasp free from Tomas Seale and that flick into the net from Gavin Downey. Now Pearses will compete in two county senior finals within 24 hours this weekend. Padraig Pearses: Padraig Dolan; Jimmy Donoghue, David Loughnane, Alan Naughton; Gavin Downey (1-0), Aidan Sweeney, Paul Dolan; Leon Fehily, Tomas Seale (0-1, free); Adam Finnerty (0-1), Michael Donoghue, Daniel Glynn (0-2); Shane Naughton, Cathal Kelly (0-2, 1 65), Tomas Sweeney (0-7, 6 frees one s/ l). Subs: Karl Fehily for J Donoghue (19), David Sweeney for S Naughton (57), JP Dolan for L Fehily (59). Four Roads: Noel Fallon; Ciaran Dowd, Mark McLoughlin, John Rogerson; Shane Curley, Micheal Kelly (0-2), James Fitzmaurice; Johnny Moran, Cathal Dolan (0-2); Eamon Mulry (0-1), Jamie Lawlor, David Dolan (0-6, 5 frees); Brian Lawlor, Paul Higgins (0-1), Conor Coyle (0-1). Subs: Johnny Coyne (03), for B Lawlor (33), Darren Fallon for P Higgins (61). Referee: Christy Browne (Galway).

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The St. Brigid’s team that were defeated in the Roscommon Junior A Championship Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

Lynch goal seals Junior title for Shannon Gaels Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon Junior A Football Championship Final SHANNON GAELS

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It was a beautiful summer-like afternoon when the two Junior finalists, Shannon Gaels and St Brigid’s B, squared up to one other on Sunday last. A large crowd gathered in Strokestown for the spectacle and the opening few minutes proved to be an intense and feisty affair. It was in the sixth minute when the opening score came. After making a blistering run through the Shannon Gael defence, Brigid’s Gerry Dunning then finished delightfully over the bar. Shannon Gaels tried to reply instantly and Conor Layden powered his way straight through on goal but Philip Martin pulled off a brilliant save to deny the Shannon Gaels man. The two teams exchanged wides and both sides found it hard to break each other down. It was the twelfth minute before Gerry Dunning tapped over another free to put his side two clear. The Brigid’s midfield dominated in the early stages and played a big role as Shannon Gaels struggled to get to grips with the intensity of their opponents. However, Shannon Gaels almost netted when after a long ball was launched into the square it broke to Matthew McDermott of Shannon Gaels who crashed a shot against the crossbar. It was clear to see from the early stages that Brigid’s were on top but they wasted many frees and other opportunities and in fact had five wides inside 20 minutes. On the 18th minute Jack McDonnell slotted over a wonderfully-struck free to add another point to

Brigid’s tally. Shannon Gaels wasted a few chances of their own but finally opened their scoring after Ciaran Lynch tapped over a point after a surging run through the Brigid’s defence. The game then turned scrappy as both teams squandered lots of opportunities. Michael Murtagh bent over a lovely point off his left foot for Shannon Gaels and drilled over a second a few minutes before half-time. This proved to be his last involvement as he limped off on the stroke of half-time with a leg injury. The sides were level at the break, 0-3 apiece. The second half got off to a much more lively start and straight from the throw-in Fintan Sweeney of Shannon Gaels made a brilliant run and won his team a free which was coolly put over the bar by Matthew McDermott. Brigid’s replied immediately and Jack McDonnell converted a free. In a far more entertaining second half, both teams once more shared scores, the pick of the bunch being a score which started in the Shannon Gaels half-back line and was finished by Matthew Bourke. This left the scores at 0-5 to 0-4 in favour of Shannon Gaels in what was a very tight affair. Both teams continued to miss chances however and Shannon Gaels kicked three more wides before finally adding a score courtesy of Ciaran Lynch. Excellent defending by Shannon Gaels proved crucial at this stage. It was another defender who got the next score with Shane McDonnell finished well after blistering his way down the field and putting Shannon Gaels three clear. The Kiltoom men kept in touch with Joey Cunniffe adding a lovely score for St Brigid’s to reduce the deficit to two. Darren Conlon of Shannon Gaels replied immediately with an inspirational point. 0-8 to 0-5 in favour of Shannon Gaels. St Brigid’s kept battling away and cut the lead to two points again, with another Joey Cunniffe free.

The Brigid’s forward had made a difference since coming on in the second half. In the closing minutes the only goal of the game came. A long ball was sent into the St Brigid’s halfback line and it broke to Ciaran Lynch. The veteran centre-forward collected the ball before bursting his way through the Brigid’s defence and powering the ball into the corner of the net. The final whistle blew minutes later and after a valiant performance from St Brigid’s it was a powerful Shannon Gaels team that were fully deserving of their victory in the end. Shannon Gaels: Cathal Sweeney; Damien Horan, Matthew Mulvey, Niall Lynch; Shane McDonnell (0-1), Matt Bourke (0-1), Shane O’Dowd; Noel McDermott, Fergal Finnerty; Cian Harman, Ciaran Lynch (1-2), Fintan Sweeney; Matthew McDermott (0-1), Conor Layden, Michael Murtagh (0-2). Subs: Darren Conlon (0-1) for Michael Murtagh (35), Luke O’Dowd for Niall Lynch (40), J. Filan for C. Lynch (60). St Brigid’s B: Philip Martin; Sean McBrearty, Martin Nolan, Jack Grehan; Ian Monaghan, Mark Grehan, Keith Dolan; Mark Daly, Eamon Cunnane; Cian McDonnell, David Nester, Gerry Dunning (0-2); Robert Fallon, Darragh Blaine, Jack McDonnell (0-2). Subs: Joey Cunniffe (0-2) for Robert Fallon (37), Dermot O’Connor for Gerry Dunning (40), Alan Daly for Sean McBrearty (37), Donal O’Connor for Darragh Blaine (56), Conor Quinn for Ian Monaghan (54). Referee: S. Regan.

Man of the Match: Ciaran Lynch The man of the match award goes to Ciaran Lynch who was fantastic. He proved to be a dominant figure for Shannon Gaels and really put his mark on the game and added crucial scores along with a fantastically finished goal.

Kepak Senior Hurling Championship Final Replay At Athleague: Four Roads v Padraig Pearses. 4 pm King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division 2 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Creggs. 5 pm At Rockfield: Oran v St Dominic’s. 5 pm At Fuerty: Fuerty v Kilbride. 5 pm King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division 3 At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Michael Glavey’s. 5 pm At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s B v Shannon Gaels. 5 pm King & Moffatt Group Adult Football League Division 5 Final At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels B v Boyle B. 5 pm Sunday October 18th Hodson Bay Hotel Group Senior Football Championship Final At Dr. Hyde Park: Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael. 4.30 pm

Underage fixtures Saturday October 17th The Pepper Mill Minor Hurling Championship SemiFinal At Athleague: St Dominic’s v Athleague\ Tremane. 12 pm Eurona Brisknet U-14 League Final At Athleague: Pádraig Pearses v Four Roads. 2 pm Molloy’s Bakery U-13 Football Feile (Round Two) At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Roscommon Gaels. 2 pm At Ballyforan: St Aidan’s v St Faithleach’s. 2 pm At Orchard Park: Elphin v Oran. 2 pm At Strokestown: Strokestown v St Dominic’s. 4 pm Sunday October 18th Connaughton Fuels Minor Division 2 Football Championship Final At Dr Hyde Park: Oran v Strokestown. 2.30 pm

The Shannon Gaels team that won the Roscommon Junior A Championship Final. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Club Final

Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael at Dr Hyde Park, Sunday 18th October

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My heart says Clann, but… This Sunday we have an eagerly-awaited county senior final between great southern rivals Clann na nGael and Padraig Pearses. It must have been very frustrating for Padraig Pearses over the years watching the dominance of their neighbours Clann and St Brigid’s while they failed to win a county title. But destiny seems to be saying that this could well be their year. Both teams struggled in the early rounds and were probably adjusting to new management set-ups both produced outstanding semi-final performances. Clann will claim that they did the really difficult bit, accounting for the recent kingpins of Roscommon club football, St Brigid’s, and the will be anxious to finish the job off by taking the county title. History and pedigree are definitely on the side of Clann. Having said that, Pearses look a team that are a bit more mature than their

opponents. They have five players who have loads of county senior experience including the county captain, Niall Carty. You can also throw in the fact that Conor Daly was arguably Roscommon’s best player in the league, and was sorely missed in our two championship defeats against Sligo and Fermanagh. Niall Daly has been a huge driving force for Pearses at midfield and Hubert Darcy looks an outstanding prospect up front, something that has been badly needed by this Pearses team. This is the best Padraig Pearses side for some time and they look ready-made to deliver a county title to the club for the first time. Clann on the other hand are a team that are progressing. The team is largely based around their outstanding minor teams of the last two years and last year’s U-21 side. They are very young squad and they may have difficulty in crossing the

line in their first county senior final. But I have no doubt that they are a team that are on the way up. The team is built around the huge midfield partnership of Donie and Cathal Shine and a very youthful and exciting half-back line. When weighing up who might win this title it is hard to call it. My heart says Clann but I get the vibes from around the county that this might be Pearses’ year. Pearses have a great chance to win their first ever county title on Sunday.

Wishing Kevin and Fergal well I haven’t been here for a couple of weeks, and I want to now take this opportunity to wish Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell the best of luck in their new roles as joint managers of the Roscommon senior football team. They face a huge task to keep Roscommon in Division One of the league because the competition

there will be miles ahead of the standard of opposition that Roscommon faced in Division Two last year. On the back of a poor championship campaign this season they face a huge task in the years ahead to lift Roscommon, but the vast majority of Roscommon GAA people are happy with this appointment and wish them well.

Player power I must say I was surprised at the player uprising in Mayo. Here were a team who were a fraction away from an All-Ireland final but who were still prepared to come out strongly against their management. Contrast that with some of the Roscommon players who came out in support of John Evans after what was a very disappointing championship campaign for them. I am not in favour of player power, but lads who put their lives on

‘Pearses an improving team’ < SEAMUS DUKE

Seanie Fahy has something in common with his opposite number Johnny Dunning as they lead out their teams on Sunday in the county final. Both men are the longest serving members on their respective sides. Seanie Fahy started playing for Pearses’ senior team in 2003 and in his 12 years on the team he has given great service to the club. He has experience of playing in county finals for Pearses and is looking forward to another big day on Sunday. “I’m a while on the Pearses team alright but I have enjoyed every minute of it. I have experience of

being in county finals and I am looking forward to another one against Clann next Sunday.” Seanie will admit that it wasn’t until the semi-final game against Roscommon Gaels that Pearses really played some quality football. “We played in fits and starts this year but we really put it all together against a good Roscommon Gaels team in the semi-final and we will probably have to improve again for the final – but we are improving all the time.” Seanie Fahy says that the arrival of a number of talented young players and the inspiration of Shane Curran as manager has

been the key this year. “It is great to have the five or six county players that we have on the team, but lads like Hubert Darcy, Tom Butler and Conor Payne have added real energy and competition to the panel and it is a great mixture now.” Seanie says that the fact that Pearses have yet to win a county senior football title will not be preying on the minds of the players on Sunday. “This is a stand-alone game that we have to go out and win. What happened before is in the past and we won’t be thinking about that. “If we are good enough on the day we will win it and that’s up to us players

out on the field.” Seanie insists that Clann na nGael are the favourites on Sunday. “Clann will be very tough opposition. They beat a very good Brigid’s team in the semi-final and their confidence is high, so they will be the deserved favourites to win the match. But we are improving too and if we can maintain that improvement we will not be far away at all. “It’s a great honour for me to captain the team and it would be a great boost for everyone in the club if we were to get over the line and win the championship. It promises to be a tough battle and we will be ready for it.

hold to play county football must have a say with the County Board if they think that the adequate support for their efforts is not there. As far as I can see the Mayo panel want James Horan back in charge. I was also surprised to see what happened with the Galway hurlers and Anthony Cunningham. Everyone knows that managing Galway senior hurlers is a very difficult task due to the intense club rivalry. But it seemed to me that Anthony Cunningham was doing a good job. It must be upsetting for him that one of his own club men and one of the younger players that he introduced to championship hurling went against him also. Interesting times ahead in both counties.

No GAA clash with World Cup I have to say that it was great to see that common sense prevailed this coming weekend (including in Roscommon) with the

Pictured at the recent Clann na nGael press night were Cathal Shine and Donie Shine. Picture: Andrew Fox

timing of county finals to ensure that people can watch Ireland play in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. This World Cup has captivated the Irish people, who are watching in massive numbers. The atmosphere at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff last weekend could even be experienced

through the TV coverage and was just fantastic. It is a source of great sadness that we have probably seen the end of Paul O’Connell in an Irish jersey. He has been an icon in Irish sport but I think that the Irish players will now rally to the cause and give a big performance on Sunday.

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The Clann na nGael captain on Sunday is their most experienced player. Johnny Dunning has been playing senior football for Clann for 15 years and the former county star will play in his first ever coun-

ty final for the club at any level, which is hard to get your head around. Johnny is really looking forward to leading his young team out on Sunday. “We are really going well at training now and there is a great buzz. Personally I am really looking forward to this final. It is my first at any level since I started playing with Clann and it is a huge honour to be leading out the team. “When I started playing for Clann we thought we would be in county finals every year but the years slip by very quickly – but thankfully this chance has come around. “We are improving and this year the young players that have come into the panel have made such a positive difference. A lot of people might say that it is not right to be putting minors on to a senior panel but they have given the whole scene such a lift and when you have lads like Jack Connaughton and Fergal Lennon putting pressure on the senior players it is great for the team in general. “We have a situation now where there are two player fighting for every position on the team, which is brilliant. No one is sure of their place. “There is a great buzz around the place for sure now that we are in the final, but it is no good being there if we don’t win it. Very few people remember who was beaten in a county final so we have to make sure we play to the best of our ability. “Pearses have a very good side. They have five or six excellent players with county experience and they play a counter -attacking game. They played some great stuff in the semi-final. They beat us by a point earlier in the championship and I would say that very few people would have said that day that both sides would have got into the final, but both sides have improved since then. “We are going out on Sunday to win our first county title – as well as Pearses (are). There is no one on our side with a county medal and what happened a long time ago is not relevant on Sunday. We all want that first county medal and I must say I am looking forward to leading out Clann on Sunday for this final.”

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Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael at Dr Hyde Park, Sunday 18th October

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When Shane Curran was appointed as the new manager of Padraig Pearses at the start of the year many people were watching closely to see if the mercurial former St Brigid’s star would be able to end the long drought at the club as they have never won a Roscommon senior foot-

ball title. In common with the experience of their opponents, Clann na nGael, Pearses’ season has been a bit slow to get going, but in the semi-final against Roscommon Gaels it all came together and they blew away their fancied opponents with a stunning display of counter-attacking football that yielded 2-12

on the day and a comprehensive win. Can Shane Curran help Pearses to break their duck in his first season in charge? “Preparations are going great to be honest and we have a full squad to pick from. Shane Carty was a doubt but hopefully he will be okay. “It took us a while to get going this year but when you are trying to implement a new style of play it takes a while but it is coming good now thankfully and we have one more major step to go. We are thrilled to be in the final and we are getting ready to give it our best shot.” Shane acknowledges that Pearses played some great football in the semi-final, but he is not getting carried away. “We did play some good football against the Gaels but one swallow doesn’t make a summer and we have to repeat that and improve on that on Sunday.” Shane knows that the tra-

dition that Clann na nGael bring to the table will be a factor. “We all know that Clann have a great history, but we have to deal with that. The fact that Pearses have not won a title up to now doesn’t matter either. This is one game of championship football and the best team on the day will win it. It’s as simple as that.” Shane says that he has been so impressed by the people he is dealing with at Padraig Pearses since he arrived there. “From Michael Dolphin down, there are brilliant people at the club who are Padraig Pearses to the bone and there is a fantastic energy at the club. It is a pleasure to work with them. “It’s not just around our team. The girls won a county final last week and the hurlers are in the county final too so it’s a great club to be involved in.” Every team manager will say that it’s a team effort

but Shane has very high praise for the lads on the county senior team like the three Dalys, Davy Murray and Niall Carty, all of whose leadership in recent months has been vital. “I have such respect for those lads. They came back in here after a disappointing end to the season with Roscommon and they have remained focussed and have led the team brilliantly. Kevin McStay will be lucky to have these lads with him as he starts off his term (as joint manager of Roscommon). They are great lads as indeed are all the Pearses lads who have worked so hard. “It would be nice to get over the line but this is a one-off game on a one-off day. Clann are going for their 20th title and they have the tradition behind them but Pearses will break their duck one day – and why not this time around?”

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Eyebrows were raised when Clann na nGael opted for former Dublin star Paul Curran to manage their talented young team in 2015. It has turned out to be an inspired appointment as the club are back in a county final for the first time in almost 20 years and the Dublin man has presided over a team that has improved steadily as the year has gone on. There was a time when county senior football finals and Clann na nGael were always mentioned in the same sentence and those of us who are old enough can well remember when Clann totally dominated the club scene here in the county for almost 15 years. That era passed but now this young Clann team are in a county final and Paul Curran wants one more big performance to finish the season at the Johnstown-based club in style.

“I have to say that training and the preparations have gone really well since the semi-final and we have got everyone back down to earth. “There was great excitement when we beat St Brigid’s and rightly so too because they were excellent champions and it was brilliant for the club to be back in a final after such a long time. But we have one more big test to go and we have to prepare properly for that. “We have a full squad to pick from. Stephen Flynn was a doubt after the semi-final but he is back in full training, which is great.” Paul Curran agrees that this year has been a slow-burner for Clann. “Yeah it took us a while to get going but there are reasons for that. You have to remember that the age profile in the squad is very, very young. We have 20 players who are under 21 and 18 of those 20 are U-21 next year again. These

young lads will make mistakes as they learn but they have been magnificent. “We were in a very difficult group and even the two teams who missed out, St Faithleach’s and Western Gaels, have both been to county finals in recent years. All the championship matches that we have played have been very tight and we lost a couple by a point or two but we have improved as the year went on… “It is a squad effort but it is great to see the likes of Donie Shine and Cathal Shine and Johnny Dunning leading the way because we have a lot of younger lads on the team who need leadership.” Paul says that Padraig Pearses are the favourites to win this final, given their record this year so far. “They beat us in a group game and they have several very good county players in their team. This will be a much different challenge for us on Sunday because Pearses

play a defensive-type game but they are excellent on the counterattack.” Paul is well aware of the tradition that surrounds Clann na nGael and their record in Roscommon club football. “I played in an All-Ireland club final in 1991 for Thomas Davis and that was just after Clann has played four finals in a row so I am well aware of what a great side they were and (of) their tradition. The support for the club is phenomenal. I have been blown away by the amount of support and goodwill that is there for the club since we got to this final. They are a great club and hopefully they will get their reward on Sunday. Paul, who will welcome “a big crowd” of friends down from Dublin to support Clann, concluded: “It will be a very tough game but we are looking forward to it. We need one more big performance now.”

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Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC Club Final

Padraig Pearses v Clann na nGael at Dr Hyde Park, Sunday 18th October

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Few people would have predicted that these teams would have qualified for the county senior final this year, but, like two good racehorses, they are coming into form at just the right time and both have legitimate claims to take the Fahey Cup home on Sunday. Those of us who are old enough to remember it will recall a time when Clann na nGael were lords of all they surveyed in Roscommon club football. (For example, Roscommon People columnist Tony McManus won a total of 14 county senior medals!). But time has moved on, and it is 1997 since they were in a final. None of the players who will line out on Sunday have ever played in a county senior final, never mind win one. Even more remarkable is the fact that Padraig Pearses have never won a Roscommon senior football championship title. It’s not as if the club have been in the doldrums over the years either. They went down to intermediate ranks

for one year but bounced back immediately and for the past 40 years they have been at or near the top of the Roscommon club football scene and have contested many finals, without ever managing to get over the line. In fact one recalls in 2012, the season in which St Bridid’s went on to win the All-Ireland title: Padraig Pearses almost caused the shock of the year, with Brigid’s scraping through by a single point in Kiltoom. Both of Sunday’s finalists have been slow to get into form this year. Pearses appointed Shane Curran as manager at the start of the year and he imposed a more defensive-style game on his side, with a reliance on counter-attacking. It had limited success early on but it took a while to bed in. However it all came together in the semi-final when they blew a fancied Roscommon Gaels away, playing some great football. A repeat of that performance on Sunday next could see Pearses end their famine. Pearses have some super

Pictured at the recent Clann na nGael press night were Ruairi McManus and Ultan Harney. Picture: Andrew Fox

players, a lot of whom have county experience. Davy Murray has had a great year at corner-back and the Dalys, Niall, Conor and Ronan, will all have huge roles to play, with Conor and Niall probably starting at midfield, with Niall in a roving role. Niall Carty has been troubled by injury this year but he has made a huge contribution to the Pearses effort. It’s a real team effort with Pearses. Anthony Butler, Enda Barrett, Paul Kelly and the joint team captain,

Seanie Fahy, have loads of experience, while there are top class young players like Hubert Darcy, Emmet Kelly and Tom Butler. Shane Curran needs one more big display from his charges on Sunday. They will need it too. Clann have been beaten three times in the championship this year but they have shown significant improvement in their last two games. Paul Curran’s team is very young, with many players in the U-21 bracket. Against Castlerea and St Brigid’s they played

some super football and the younger players are beginning to show the maturity that Paul Curran was hoping for all year. Clann’s young guns, such as Fergal Lennon, Jack Connaughton, Jamie Fahy and Ultan Harney, are vital to the performance of the team. But lads like David Flynn, Graham Pettit, Ronan Gavin and Matt Scally have all been there for a while in the Clann jersey too. But the key players on Sunday for Clann could well be their most experi-

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enced men, Donie Shine, Cathal Shine and team captain Johnny Dunning. Against St Brigid’s, Cathal and Donie dominated the midfield exchanges and they will have to do that on Sunday again. Johnny Dunning has huge experience and his leadership role will be crucial. It is a very difficult game to call. Free-takers Donie Shine for Clann, and Emmet Kelly and Seanie Fahy for Pearses, will have crucial roles to play. I am not ruling out a draw here and I know that many

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neutrals would love to see Pearses winning their first ever title. Some of the finest GAA people that I have met over the years have served Pearses and they surely deserve to win a senior football title. But there is no sentiment in sport and Clann have a 20year hunger to satisfy too. I am leaning towards Clann, by a point or two. Match odds: Clann na nGael 4/6; Padraig Pearses 6/4; Draw 7/1. People Sport Prediction: Clann na nGael.

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