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Senator Terry Leyden has been re-elected to the Seanad after he survived a huge scare in this week’s elections. He was elected on the 20th count on the Labour Panel, securing the 11th and final seat at stake. The veteran politician looked in grave danger when the count, which took place in Leinster House, was adjourned shortly after midnight on Tuesday. He received 44 first preference votes – equal to a value of 44,000, because every vote is worth 1,000 – but it did not look like it would be enough. Speaking to the Roscommon People on Wednesday, Senator Leyden said: “This morning, when I woke up, I psyched myself up for a possible defeat.” However, he was ultimately elected with a value of 92,102 votes, without reaching the quota of 93,667. It means that Leyden (70) will continue a political career that saw him first elected to public life as a Roscommon county councillor in 1974. It was the fourth consecutive time that he had been elected to the Seanad, with previous successes in 2002, 2007 and 2011. Senator Leyden said that he eagerly looked forward to his forthcoming term.

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“I think it is one of the most exciting challenges in the history of the Seanad,” he said. “You have a marvellous mix of people.” It crowned a successful few days for the Fianna Fáil party in Co. Roscommon because, on Monday, Dr. Keith Swanick, a native of Castlerea, was also elected to the Upper House. Dr. Swanick, a GP in Belmullet, was elected after the 19th count on the Cultural & Educational Panel. He secured 81 first preference votes, carrying a value of 81,000, and was elected with 205.32 votes (value: 205,320). Dr. Martin Daly, from Ballygar, and Barry Johnston, from Creagh, near Ballinasloe, were unsuccessful on the National University of Ireland Panel. At the time of going to press, the fates of Cllr. Nigel Dineen (Independent) and Maura Hopkins (Fine Gael) had not been determined. Standing on the Industrial & Commercial Panel, Cllr. Dineen was in with a good chance as the counts proceeded, while counting had not begun on Cllr. Hopkins’ Administrative Panel. At the time of writing, Cllr. Aengus O’Rourke (Fianna Fáil), who lives at Barrybeg in south Roscommon, had just been eliminated.

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Paul Healy on…Dublin v Kerry, Leicester’s dream… glancing at the snooker… and those thrilling talks between ﬁrst-daters Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil… Every day Thank God, we’ll always have sport… When we were young, someone in – to quote Cat Stevens – “the old schoolyard” – might score four goals one day and then they might even score four more the next day. Then the bell went and dreams of being the next Malcolm McDonald or Kevin Keegan drifted off on another dreary afternoon in front of the books (memo to our own kids: keep studying). But Luis Suárez? He’s just scored four goals in two successive games for Barcelona; that’s eight goals in less than three hours. The schoolyard brought back to life in front of a watching world… Sport – such thrilling mood music in our lives. In Croke Park last Sunday, fine entertainment as the magnificent Dubs powered their way to another convincing win over Kerry. The country’s GAA fans ask: Can anyone stop the Dubs? In Kerry this summer, the nervous talk will be of a ‘lost kingdom’ – the natives will spend many nights wondering how their traditional supremacy can be recovered… On Sunday I was in Rooskey and took a spin to beautiful Leitrim Village. I had a bowl of soup amidst Sunday afternoon drinkers, ricocheting pool balls and animated talk. On the screen above me, Leicester City were strolling to a 4-0 win over Swansea. The impossible dream – Leicester winning The Premiership – might be about to come true. Leitrim Village is great, but I feel like going to Leicester now. I have dipped in and out of the snooker. Ronnie O’Sullivan was gracious in defeat and I was delighted for his conqueror, one-time journeyman Barry Hawkins. The snooker isn’t the madcap, magical sporting soap opera it once was, but it’s still well worth a look, a half hour here or there in the evenings or late at night. Unlike the government formation talks, the snooker guarantees raw honesty – and promises real drama.

Tuesday I have considered issuing a formal complaint to both RTE and TV3. Have we no standards left in this country? I’ve imagined emailing both, pointing out that their nightly news footage surely should be prefaced by the standard warning: ‘Viewers are warned that they may find some of the following scenes distressing.’ But no such warning has preceded the nightly footage of the Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil teams, as they walk, with misguided self-importance, from their ‘Trinity talks.’ There was a time when the television channels would forewarn viewers of upcoming gruesome viewing. At least Michael McGrath (Fianna Fáil) and Leo Varadkar (Fine Gael) tend to look solemnly ahead. In some contrast, Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael) opts for the smug, stiff upper lip look which has been perfected in recent years by Brendan Howlin (and others). Michael Noonan annoys me too,

Which horse to back – ‘The return of Enda’ or ‘Back to the Polls’? Fianna Fáil Deputy Eugene Murphy might have had horse-trading on his mind when he attended the Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow on Saturday last. Picture: Andrew Fox

but my least favourite ‘important politician emerging from tense government-formation talks’ at the moment is Barry Cowen (Fianna Fáil). If I see any more footage of Deputy Cowen arrogantly strutting into the sunlight I will switch over to ‘First Dates.’ Come to think of it, has there ever been a worse ‘first date’ than this protracted one between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil? Of course it’s largely a circus – less about the national interest than self-interest. This is about personalities, posturing and poker. It is an unseemly, dark game. Fianna Fáil appear to have Fine Gael where they want them. Enda is clinging on. He is trying to renovate his cell and invite some new friends around – but all in the knowledge that he is on a political death row. Fianna Fáil have all the power just now, but there is something distasteful about their approach. They know that they can force a humiliating climbdown by Kenny on Irish Water. If Kenny doesn’t concede, he will be gone as Fine Gael leader, and the prize of a second term as Taoiseach will go down the drain. Kenny surely can’t send Fine Gael hurtling towards another election on the water charges issue. If the Fine Gael parliamentary party decides to hold firm on its water charges policy – and face down Fianna Fáil – Kenny will have to be sacrificed. Fianna Fáil have all the power just now and can probably force Fine Gael to u-turn on water. Fianna Fáil have been turning the Fine Gaelers on the spit, and every time it turns and Enda comes into view, FF are saying ‘capitulate, or you’re gone…and your party heads into an election on the back foot.’ All very unseemly. Actually, watching Fianna Fáilers solemnly explain their position these days is quite an emotional experience. You’d swear they were paragons of virtue who never broke a promise in their exemplary lives! Meanwhile, locally, new Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy (pictured at the Roscommon Ploughing Championships on Saturday) is hardly relishing the prospect of another election after he finally realised his career ambi-

tion in spectacular style just last February. Eugene has been knocking at the door of a prestigious house for many years – now that he’s finally got into the hallowed chambers, he must be a little alarmed to see the music being switched off, the wine glasses put away and the guests reaching for their coats. However I think Eugene can take his coat off and expect the music to resume. Enda will probably get his historic moment in the sun. The bigger glint that he’ll see from the corner of his eye will be from the sharpening of knives behind his back. And if Fine Gael and a few Independents do form a minority government, the old enemy (Fianna Fáil) will still hold the aces. Barry Cowen is smirking for a reason. Meanwhile, in ‘other news’, there are hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland in mortgage arrears, and old men and women lie on hospital trolleys – reflecting on life in this great little country – as the thrilling ‘Trinity talks’ continue.

Wednesday Er…breaking news. We awake to the confident spin on radio stations and social media that a deal is about to be done. It seems that the two first-daters actually do want to meet again. They sat across from one another at the dinner table, tentatively eyed one another up, cracked a few dry jokes, traded a few sarcastic comments. But now they’ve emerged holding hands, smiling sheepishly in the spotlight. ‘Eh, at first I thought ‘no way’…they’re not my type at all…definitely not what I was looking for. Especially when we started arguing for ages over that glass of water… but actually I wouldn’t mind seeing them again…we had a bit of fun…I’m not sure how far it would go or how long I’d like to spend with them…but yeah…maybe!’ Of course it remains to be seen if enough Independents will also be seduced. Anyways, the nation rejoices. And, as for that new arrangement regarding water charges, it’s perfectly straightforward, isn’t it?

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Pre-registration for this year’s Darkness Into Light run/walk will take place at locations across Roscommon this weekend with events due to take place in Roscommon town, Ballygar, Castlerea and Carrick-on-Shannon. Pieta House, the suicide prevention charity which is celebrating 10 years in existence, is calling on people to sign up for what is set to be the biggest Darkness Into Light event ever held. The charity’s annual fundraiser held in association with

Electric Ireland, will take place in 90 venues across Ireland on the 7th of May. Darkness Into Light is an early-morning experience which begins in darkness at 4.15 am with thousands of people walking or running a 5km route. Last year’s event attracted 100,000 participants in 80 locations. Registration for the Roscommon town event will take place in the shop unit beside Magnum’s restaurant on Main Street on Saturday (April 30th) from 12 pm to 6 pm, Sunday (May 1st) 11 am to 5 pm, Thursday (May 5th)

6 pm to 8 pm and Friday (May 6th) 6 pm to 8 pm. Ballygar organisers will host their annual bag pack at Holmes Centra, Ballygar on Friday, 29th and Saturday, 30th April to coincide with pre-registration for next week’s event. There will be two registration locations in Castlerea this Friday (April 29th), in Cahill’s SuperValu on Main Street and Lyon’s Mace in the Square. To register for your local event, log on to DIL.pieta.ie and take part in what promises to be the largest Darkness Into Light event yet at 4.15 am on Saturday, May 7th.

newsbriefs Frances seeking sponsorship to aid homeless crisis The ‘Long Walk Home’ is a major fundraiser in aid of the Fr. Peter McVerry Trust. Funds raised will help move as many people as possible out of homelessness. This 50 km walk takes place over two days this weekend. Lecarrow woman Frances Coyle is taking part in this challenge. Each participant has to raise a minimum of €400 for this very worthy cause. If you wish to sponsor Frances please contact her on 087-9520204. No donation is too small. We wish her all the best on her latest fundraising endeavour.

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Wear Orange Day at Athlone Towncentre 1 in every 3,500 boys and which currently has no cure. Touched by the journey of the Naughton family from Roscommon whose three sons were diagnosed with DMD in 2012, Athlone Towncentre is hosting a Funky Family Photo Event to raise funds for the charity. Come along on the day and have your photo taken in centre by Athlone Towncentre’s photographer.

Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre is this year delighted to participate in Wear Orange Day on Sunday, 1st of May in support of the Join Our Boys Trust to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Join the centre team on Sunday, 1st of May from 2-4 pm and help to raise some much-needed funds for the Join Our Boys Trust in the fight against DMD, a fatal neuromuscular disease that affects

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There was a good turnout in Roscommon town last Sunday (April 24th) to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. A special commemorative ceremony took place in the grounds of the civic offices where a proclamation plaque which was carved by Barry Feely of Feelystone in Boyle was unveiled by Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council. Members of the Defence Forces were also present as was as the Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council, Eugene Cummins. The Irish flag was raised to the sound of

a lone piper and the proclamation was read to those in attendance. It was a poignant day of remembrance with music from the Roscommon Youth Orchestra. Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. Paddy Kilduff said: “County Roscommon, like all counties, provides its own setting and contribution to the history of the period from the Great War 1914-1918 and the many soldiers from the county who served on the battlefield, to the Irish Home Rule & Government of Ireland Act (1914), the influence of Douglas Hyde and his resignation from the Gaelic League in 1915, to the Easter Rising in 1916 and the arrests in Roscommon

in the aftermath of the rising and the election of Count Plunkett in North Roscommon to the first Dail.” CEO of Roscommon County Council, Eugene Cummins added: “On this date 100 years ago the Easter Rising began, in what was then a very complex and troubled Ireland, and at a time of conflict in Europe. The Rising of 1916 was the first stage in the War of Independence, that later resulted in the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. The story is one of great bravery, vision and determination, but also one that is tinged with sadness, loss and separation. “The human price paid should never be forgotten, and is why we are

here today, on this historic occasion, to remember those who paid that price, those who bravely and selflessly, lost, and risked their lives, so that future generations could be citizens of a free and independent State.” Also in attendance at the event were Kathleen Gannon of Tarmonbarry and Mae Moran from Crossna. Kathleen’s father, James Farrell, fought in Jacob’s factory during Easter week while Mae’s uncle Paddy also played a role in the struggle. Former county councilor, Anthony Geraghty, also recalled his links to Sean MacDiarmada, a signatory of the Proclamation.

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Hannah Geever, Joe Geever, Theresa Geever, Gwen Bond (seated). Danny Dozio, Helen Dozio, Nicholas Scanlon and Mairead Scanlon enjoying the Commemorative Ceremony in Roscommon. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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Richie Farrell greeting Kathleen Gannon at the Commemorative Ceremony in Roscommon, also in the photograph is Caitriona Gleeson and Dearbhail Ni Reannachain. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea,

Paddy Kilduff (Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council) laying the wreath. Also in the photograph is Sgt. Fahey and Sgt. Martin Neary. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

Roscommon County Youth Orchestra (Brass Section) with Director Gerry Lacey. Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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Kathleen Gannon and members of her family with Paddy Kilduff (Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council) and Richie Farrell (County Librarian). Pic: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea.

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From My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

How do we help our teens avoid a crisis pregnancy? T

eenage pregnancy is an emotional and worrying issue; and, according to a report in this newspaper, based on statistics released by the HSE’s crisis pregnancy programme, more than 60 young girls under the age of 17 years availed of the service (that covered the Roscommon area) over the past five years. Now, to consider here is the impact a pregnancy has on a woman’s body, mentally, physically and socially – it’s also a serious health issue, both for the young mother, who is struggling with her own identity and sexuality and for her infant child, who desperately depends on her for his/her very survival. That said, despite these figures the HSE also reports there’s a “consistent decline in births to teenagers in Ireland for over a decade.” Now that’s a hugely significant shift, which is encouraging…but not for the poor kids who are in danger of becoming a crisis pregnancy statistic before they manage to sit their Leaving Cert! So what

can we do to help them? Well I’m sorry to have to put it onto the parents, but here’s the thing folks...sex education begins at home! Yep, you, as their mother and father, should be educating and enlightening your baby girls and boys throughout their lives. Now I’m not talking explicit stuff, I’m saying we need to discuss sex in an age and ability appropriate way; chat about the different parts of their bodies and the relationships they have with their little pals and with other people. Believe me, I know how difficult it can be to open up this conversation with a hormonal, mortified, knowit-all teenager, so that’s why I advise beginning this process when they’re young; when you’re the centre of their universe and they still need and value your input into their lives. Try to create an encouraging and open environment where your fouryear-old…yes I said four, can feel comfortable asking you questions and where you feel comfortable answering them.

You see, having sex, smoking and drinking alcohol is all part and parcel of a teenager’s risktaking behaviour; however, I would imagine, if we try to help our kids have longterm goals and promote their positive self-esteem when they’re pre-teens, i.e. before all the psychosocial, cognitive and physical changes begin to occur, then perhaps, if we’re lucky, we may manage to minimise the probability of having a crisis pregnancy within the family. Look, I don’t have the answers, I’m just a mother who, having become pregnant myself with my first baby at 17, complete with all sorts of trauma, managed to successfully steer my own two beauties away from this stressful situation with clear guidelines regarding relationships, responsibilities and birth control when they were young, so I fully understand where parents are coming from and realise how totally overwhelming and toe-curling this whole ‘sex education’ thing can be

for everyone. But hey, at 17 they’re still only babies themselves, they should be out with friends going to clubs and having a laugh, not trying to cope with a lifechanging situation. So, go on, sit them down today, explain all about the birds, the bees, the pill and the condom, etc., while you’re still the most

influential figure in their lives, but please, always remember that while our main focus should be preventing a crisis pregnancy, if it does occur, (and we all have slip-ups), your teen, whether the mother or the father, will need love, help, support and understanding; and should never, ever feel excluded or isolated.

most exceptional guitarists of his generation. He was a showman who managed to perform with operatic flair whilst wearing massively high heels; and, at only 5’2”, the pocket rocket, who released his first album back in 1978, and who sold more than 100 million records with hits such as his Oscar winning Purple Rain – from the cheesy but cult movie of the same name – was a global mega star. We will never again get to experience or hear the likes of his deep synth funk sound, his impromptu performances and his extravagant outfits. How sad.

Blood Donor Clinic in Castlerea A Blood Donor Clinic will be in operation in The Enterprise Hub, Castlerea on Thursday, 5th of May, from 5 pm-8.30 pm.

Annual Woodlands Run/Walk on Sunday The annual Woodlands 5k/10k Run/Walk will take place this Sunday (1st of May) in Loughglynn. Registration from 11 am and Run/Walk starts at 12.30 pm. This race is timed and certified. Refreshments in Loughglynn Community Centre afterwards. For further details contact Breege on 087-1268806 or Dympna on 086-0682109. All proceeds in aid of Loughglynn National School.

Coffee morning at Kate’s in Castlerea A coffee morning will take place at Kate’s Bar Castlerea tomorrow (Friday, 29th of April) from 9 am, with all proceeds going to local Palliative care services. Your generous support would be greatly appreciated.

Fundraising social in aid of Hospice

End of a Purple Reign There were performers, musicians and singers who sold more albums and gained more awards; but I think fans, of which I’m one, will agree, nothing compared to the notorious Purple One that was Prince Rogers Nelson. The li’l dude, who packed more genius and creativity into his pint-sized frame and his 57 years than Madonna and Michael Jackson, just two of his contemporaries, put together, was, quite simply gifted and magnificent. His image often set tongues wagging, generating such debate as…Is he straight? Is he Gay? Is he African American? Or is he Hispanic? – I mean, who cares? Prince was a person who, by creating his own sexual identity, became supremely iconic and totally other worldly. I remember watching the 2015 Grammys where Prince – or the artist formerly known as Prince who for years was identified as a totally unpronounceable squiggle symbol – landed on stage rocking an Afro, long beads and a shiny orange top and flares ensemble. With a cheeky, sexy grin, he appeared to enjoy the excitement his unique presence, his own androgynous style, had managed to stir. Eat your heart out Kanye West et al! The diminutive one was a versatile singer with a phenomenal vocal range, a songwriter, producer, Oscar winner, actor and multiinstrumentalist who was possibly one of the

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Why I won’t be bingin’ in de buff! The question, ‘what will I wear to dinner?’ may soon become obsolete if this new-fangled idea of naked dining catches on! I’m serious folks, The Bunyadi restaurant is set to become London’s new naked, pop-up eaterie, and, according to their press release, owners plan to “use only the most natural, home-grown ingredients to envelope its patrons in a Pangea-like world, free from phones, electric lights and even clothing.” Oh sweet mother of divine God…what’ll we do if this place opens in Roscommon? I mean, how would we ever manage to remove the image of some hungry, hairy naked guy, sittin’ in the nip, retrieving his scalding spaghetti out of his, ahem, Full Monty, from our poor retinas? Seriously I’d rather poke out my optic nerve without an anaesthetic than witness that! According to founder, Seb Lyall, “The decor will be minimalist, with bamboo partitions and wood-hewn furniture.” Er, wood! Ya might want to rethink that sunshine. Naked butt cheeks, loose dangly bits and splinters! Hellloooo! I hate to encourage you Seb, but wouldn’t wipe clean leather be more appropriate? Bon Appe-tit!

A fundraising social in aid of Roscommon/Mayo Hospice takes place in The Forge Bar, Castlerea on Saturday (30th of April). There will music and a monster raffle on the night with lots of great prizes. All are welcome. Please come out and support.

Castlerea coffee morning for Alzheimers Aras Mathair Phoil, Nursing Unit, Knockroe, Castlerea will host a coffee morning for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland on Thursday, 5th of May from 3 pm. Raffle and spot prizes on the day. Your support will be much appreciated so come along and enjoy a cuppa for this great cause!

ICA Guild meeting in Hannon’s Hotel The ICA Guild Meeting takes places in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon on Tuesday, May 3rd at 8 pm. All welcome, especially new members.

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J. Keane & Sons unveil new VW Tiguan tonight (Thursday) Volkswagen’s secondgeneration Tiguan model arrives in showrooms in July and order books are now opening across Volkswagen’s dealer network. The new Tiguan will be available to view this evening, Thursday April 28th, from 7.30 pm-9.30 pm at J Keane & Sons, Lanesboro Street, Roscommon. Two left-handdrive models will be on display and a highly-experienced sales team will answer any questions you may have. The Tiguan will start from €29,720 in petrol form, with a 1.4-litre TSI engine putting out 125bhp and starts at €33,765 with a 2.0-litre TDI engine putting out 150bhp. There is one diesel engine available initially, a 2.0-litre unit, putting out 150bhp. There is a choice of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, with

4Motion All-Wheel Drive available in diesel engines from 150bhp upwards. The traditional specification grades for Volkswagen are used with the new Tiguan. Even entry-level Trend-

line models get 17” Montana alloy wheels, Air Conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity and USB interface. There’s a raft of safety features as standard. Refreshments will be provided tonight in J

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Keane & Sons. It promises to be a great night. With over 40 years’ experience as a family-owned business in Roscommon town, J Keane & Sons continue to be the driving force behind quality new and used cars.

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The new Tiguan Roadshow J Keane & Sons (Ros) Ltd., April 28th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

For a limited time only, this much anticipated model will be available to view at our dealership - J Keane & Sons on April 28th. With 17’ Montana wheels and other fantastic features as standard- the new Tiguan is certainly worth waiting for. With maximum space and comfort this new SUV is always ready for the big and small adventures of daily life. And now available from only €359* per month on PCP. For more information contact us on 090 66 26315 or visit www.vwjk.ie

J Keane & Sons (Ros) Ltd., Lanesboro Street, Roscommon Town. T. 090 66 26315. www.vwjk.ie Models shown are for illustrative purposes only. Typical Finance Example: Tiguan Trendline 1.4 TSI BMT OTRP €30,540. Deposit / Part Exchange €8,830.39. 36 monthly payments of €359. 5.9% APR. Optional Final Payment €11,608.35. Total cost of credit €2,972.74.*Total cost of credit includes acceptance fee (€75) and completion fee (€75). Minimum deposit is 10%. Subject to lending criteria. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Volkswagen Bank GmbH is authorised by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in Germany and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Please contact your local Volkswagen dealer for full details.*Please visit your local dealer for updated pricing.

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Home care cuts condemned < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The people of Roscommon are urged to get out and support the Cycle Against Suicide this Sunday (May 1st) as the main cycle arrives in the town at 1 pm.

Cycle Against Suicide rolls into Roscommon on Sunday This year’s 14-day Cycle Against Suicide main cycle started in Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Sunday, April 24th, and concludes back in the Capital on Saturday, May 7th. This year’s route stretches 1,100 kilometres from Cavan to Clonmel, Glenties to Gorey and back again. Aimed at promoting an important message: ‘It’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help’, Cycle Against Suicide is positively changing our mindset and behaviour around mental health and emotional wellbeing. Cyclists and support crew will be arriving in Roscommon

town on day 7 of the Cycle, Sunday, 1st May at 1 pm at Hannon’s Hotel. Roscommon town, will host an inspiring, informative, and energetic event, comprising of presentations from guest speakers, entertainment, and exhibitions from local and national Mental Health organisations. Cycle Against Suicide was founded by Irish entrepreneur, Jim Breen, following his appearance on TV documentary, ‘The Secret Millionaire’ in 2012. There are still many ways to become involved in breaking the cycle of suicide on

the island of Ireland: cycle for a leg, a day or even the weekend. You can stand on the footpaths and pavements to welcome cyclists as the peloton arrives or departs from Roscommon town. Make your presence felt on the streets of Roscommon. You can display orange outside your homes or business as we pass. You can have orange tractors or bikes, teddies, plant pots or posters displayed. Please see www.cycleagainstsuicide.com for more information or contact Emma Dempsey 087-7604994 if you wish to volunteer on the day.

The news that home care packages in Co. Roscommon are being slashed has been condemned. It has reported over the past week that HSE managers were instructed to limit these packages by a third because of budgetary issues. The HSE said: “Measures were put in place for home care packages in March 2016, with the aim of bringing our expenditure back in line with our budget and our service plan targets for Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.” However, local Independent councillor Laurence Fallon described the cutbacks as “false economy”. “It’s the old story…if they are overbudget and they have to bring a range of measures in place, which is always the case with the HSE,” he said. “But it certainly isn’t wise in my opinion…taking funding away from home care packages, because they are the most economically efficient way of looking after old elderly people. “I would see it as false economy. You are saving a few shillings in home care packages, but you are actually creating a situation where people who need care will find themselves in long-stay nursing homes sooner. “That creates a further cost to the State.” All studies show elderly people prefer to live independently, Cllr. Fallon said. The HSE said that it would monitor the ‘cutbacks’ being implemented and that a review would take place later in the year. “We will continue to work with the Saolta Hospital Group in ensuring that discharges from hospitals are co-ordinated as quickly and efficiently as possible,” the HSE added.

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NewsPeople newsbriefs South Roscommon Vintage Club’s annual Road Run At this stage the final arrangements are completed for the holding of the South Roscommon Vintage Club 2016 Annual Charity Road Run. Registration for the Road Run and breakfast will take place in Les Petites Tartes, Athleague on Sunday, May 1st between the hours of 9 and 10.30 am. All proceeds collected on the day are going to Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon Castle, Co. Roscommon. Cuisle is the Irish Wheelchair Associations National Holiday Centre. At 2 pm a stop-off will be made in Ballintubber village to view Colm Daly’s old world shop and have lunch in Garvey’s. This old world shop attracts visitors from many overseas countries during the summer months and has a fine display of ration books dating back to WWII. The planned route of the Charity Road Run is starting at Athleague, Roscommon town, Ballintubber, Donamon and Castlecoote before returning to Athleague. All insured vintage tractors and motorcars are more than welcome to be involved in the Road Run on Sunday, May 1st. In 2015 all funds raised went to Cancer Care West. Currently the South Roscommon Vintage Club has over 80 members. The Annual Auto Jumble was held at the Taughmaconnell Community Centre on Sunday, January 31st with a record crowd in attendance. This is the first Auto Jumble held every year at a Connacht venue. For further information on the Charity Road Run on May 1st contact Dermot Coyle on 086-3035324.

Roscommon/Kilteevan Community Games The Roscommon/Kilteevan Parish Community Games and Athletics event will take place on Wednesday, May 4th at 6 pm in the Convent of Mercy sports field.

At The Melting Pot this weekend The Melting Pot in Roscommon town will be having a weekend of ladies high end fashion! It will feature labels such as French Connection, River Island, Wallis. There is something to suit all styles and tastes, so don’t miss your chance to avail of these great offers, exclusive on Friday 29th of April (10 am-5 pm) and Saturday 30th (10.30 am-5.20 pm). The Busy Needles Knitting Club will also be selling their beautiful knitwear and hosting a cake sale on Friday, 29th of April 10 am-2 pm in the community space across from the Melting Pot. It’s a must-see for all knitting enthusiasts. Many thanks for all your support.

Sliabh Bán Wind Farm In an article in last week’s Roscommon People, it was stated that 50 wind turbines were being built at Sliabh Bán, Strokestown. This was a typographical error. The wind farm will comprise of 20 wind turbines.

Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were Lorraine Sleator and Cliona Hurley. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Launch of Paddy’s Western Alzheimers fundraiser A major fundraising initiative on behalf of Western Alzheimer’s Roscommon, in association with Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, was officially launched at The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on Thursday evening last. The event, a social celebration and charity evening which coincides with the end of Cllr. Kilduff’s term as Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, will take place in The Abbey Hotel on Friday, 27th of May, with all funds raised supporting those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in the county. Issuing “an open invitation” to all in attendance, Cllr. Kilduff asked people to “join in the celebration and consider taking a table”. “We hope the event will be very successful, raising much-needed funds to help the many families using the

services of Western Alzheimer’s,” he added. Roscommon County Council CEO Eugene Cummins, also on hand to support the launch, remarked on the importance of “valuing the contribution of older people in our society” while wishing the initiative every success. He noted that people with Alzheimers “can lead and live a full life with support” and acknowledged the work of Western Alzheimers to help families make this a reality. Services Manager Noeleen Rudden thanked Cllr Kilduff and all those who had come along to the launch for their support. She outlined that all proceeds would help fund the charity’s range of services locally which continues to grow and includes the recently opened dementia specific Day Care Centre at Cuan

Pictured at the launch of the Social Celebration & Charity Evening were Anya Grealy, Deputy Eugene Murphy, Roisín Monahan Murray and Cllr. Orla Leyden. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Paula Leddy and Mairéad Nally pictured at the launch. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Mhuire in Fourmilehouse. Cllr. Kilduff said: “We’ll have a reception, buffet, a raffle with some fantastic prizes, music with the wonderful Vinegar Bill and a DJ – so definitely a great night on the cards.” Tickets cost €30 and are now available from Cllr. Paddy Kilduff on 0862568570 or from Western Alzheimers Office, Goff Street, Roscommon. Tel: (090) 66 27816.

Pictured at the launch of the Social Celebration & Charity Evening were Cllr. Paddy Kilduff, Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council, Cllr. John Cummins, Martina Egan and Cllr. Ivan Connaughton. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Barry’s latest book captures atmosphere of Boyle during historic rebel period < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

In 1966 in Boyle, Barry Feely, who was 26 at the time, helped his father, Henry, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. A white marble plaque to Padraig Pearse, a signatory to the Proclamation, was erected on the Courthouse on May 22, 1966. Afterwards, the organising committee and guests adjourned to the Feelys’ home at Greatmeadow for refreshments provided by Barry’s mother, Una. It was their way of honouring those who sacrificed their lives in the fight for Irish freedom. Fifty years later, on the 100th anniversary of the Rising, Barry, who is now almost 76, intends erecting a simple plaque beside the Courthouse in Boyle. “We already have one up celebrating the 50th year, so I want to put one up for the 100th,” he said. The plaque will be erected in the coming weeks. The 50th anniversary intensified Barry’s interest in Irish history: for the past half-century, he has devoted much of his time to the subject. Since 1966, he has retained anything relevant that he has come across, such as photographs and newspaper clippings. Recently, this approach crystallised itself into a book, They Dared to Challenge, his labour of love over many years. The book catalogues the story of the Troubles in Boyle, which includes the IRA, the Royal Irish

Constabulary and the British Army. A chapter is devoted to his father, Henry, a staunch Republican, who was involved in the Volunteers and the IRA during the Civil War. In 1920, Henry was arrested with a despatch in Carrick-onShannon, was found guilty of treason and sentenced to one year in Mountjoy Prison. During his time in ‘The Joy’, Henry kept an autograph book, with entries from his comrades that reflected the defiant mood of the Volunteers. Barry regards that book as his “treasure”. “He (Henry) was second in command in Mountjoy at that time, and he got all his mates to sign the autograph book,” he said. “They had plenty of time, of course, and there are 50 pictures.” One of the pictures is of the ‘Ballinameen bomb’, a concrete device made in the north Roscommon village. The autograph book forms part of Barry’s exhibition currently on display in King House. His has devoted much of his time to such activities since he retired as Managing Director of FeelyStone in Boyle in 2000. Barry worked there for 45 years, beginning his career as a 15-year-old in 1955 as an apprentice stone-cutter and carver to his father. The business continues to flourish, now run by the ninth generation of the Feely family. Having swapped his ‘chisel for his pen’, Barry has written three

Author Barry Feeley signs a copy of ‘They Dared to Challenge’ for County Librarian, Richie Farrell, who launched the book.

books – the others being A Life in Stone and Great Character – in the years since. For his recently-launched book, written mainly from his home at Doon, Boyle, he “talked to 45 people, some of them three, four of five times”. He added: “What I wanted to do was to give an idea of the atmosphere at the time and to give

some of the idea of the characters and personalities. “I avoided just the hard facts because they were already written about. So I was trying to give more about personalities and that sort of thing.” Boyle was a garrison town. The Connaught Rangers, a regiment of the British Army, were based in King House for more than a

century, having purchased the landmark building in 1795. “The Connaught Rangers left Boyle in 1914 and they went to India,” Barry said. “They were not involved in the Troubles at all because they were gone. “So it was then different regiments came, and there was always at least 200 soliders in the barracks in Boyle.”

There were more British than Irish in Boyle for years, he said, and the soldiers augmented the town’s income significantly. “It was the main commercial business in the town,” Barry said. “Two hundred soldiers, you can imagine, all the pubs kept going, all the business they brought to town. The IRA were very unpopular in Boyle at that time.” Barry said that 126 Boyle men were killed in the First World War. “It is something that we cast aside…but now we should be more mature and be able to recognise them,” he said. Barry intends also marking their sacrifices with a plaque in Boyle. “It’s an ambition of mine,” he said. “I have a proposal actually that we would erect a plaque shaped like a V: one side would be to remember the IRA and the other side would be to remember the Boyle men who died in the First World War.” More books are surely in the pipeline, but not before a brief interlude. “My wife (Ursula) says this is the last one because I write best on the kitchen table, so you can imagine the disruption that causes!” Barry said. “So I will rest for a while, but of course something else will come up!” he concluded, with a hint of inevitable future projects. Barry’s book is for sale in ETL, Roscommon town.

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161 151 151 151 151 142 141 141 141 141 132 132 132 132 131 131 131 131 131 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007

Mitsubishi L200 Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI H/L Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI Audi A3 1.6TDI 5 Dr Extras Volkswagen Golf SV 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI A/T Volkswagen Golf 2.0GTD 184HP Extras A/T Hyundai 1.7DSL Executive A/T Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 7 seater Hyundai 140 12.7DSL Estate Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI 5Dr Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI High line 180HP A/T Audi A6 2.0TDI 177HP Leather Extras Volkswagen Touran 2.0TDI 140BHP Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI 7Seater Opel Insignia 2.0TDI 150HP Full Leather Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Plus Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI Comfortline Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Extras Nissan Micra 1.2 5Dr Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140HP Comfortline Volkswagen Golf 1.6tdi 5Dr (20K) Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI GTD 184BHP 3 Dr Extras BMW 116 DSL Volvo S40 2.0DSL Leather Kia Soul 1.6DSL Volkswagen Caddy TDI BMW 320 Coupe 2.0 Audi A6 2.0TDI 140HP Opel Astra 1.4 SXI Mercedes E200 1.8

€18,500 €17,500 €11,500 €6,750 €8,500 €7,500 €7,500 €8,000 €4,500 €4,500 €4,000 €4,500 €2,000 €1,350

AUTOMATIC RANGE €28,500 + VAT €29,500 €25,500 €19,500 €28,500 €24,000 €22,500 €22,500 €29,500 €19,500 €22,500 €19,500 €19,500 €19,500 €28,500 €29,500 €23,500 €29,500 €22,500 €18,500 €18,500 €22,500 €9,500 €17,500 €16,500 €17,500 €13,500 €13,500 €11,500 €8,500 €13,500 €11,500 €5,500 €7,950

2007 2007 2005 2005

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 Comfortline Audi A4 2.0TDI Mercedes E320 DSL Seat Alhambra 7 Seater A/T

151 131 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006

Audi A3 1.6 TDI 5Dr A/T Audi a6 2.0TDI SE 177BHP A/T Audi A3 1.6TDI Extras Audi A3 1.6TDi Audi A4 2.0TDI Audi A5 2.0TDI Coupe Audi A5 2.0TDI Coupe Black Audi A4 2.0TDI 143BHP Audi A6 2.0TDI A/T leather Audi A3 1.6TDI Audi A4 2.0TDI A/T Audi A6 2.0TDI Estate Audi A4 TDI

152 152 151 151 142 141 141 141 141 131 2012 2012 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007

Skoda Rapid 1.6TDI Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI Ambition Skoda Fabia 1.4 Estate Ambition Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Elegance Skoda Octavia 1.6DSL Skoda Citigo 1.0 5Dr Skoda Superb 2.0TDI Ambition (30K) Skoda Superb 1.6TDI elegance (Leather) 29KM Skoda Octavia 1.6DSL Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI Skoda Superb 1.6TDI (79Km Skoda Octavia 1.6 DSL Elegance Skoda Octavia Ambition (1 Owner) Skoda Fabia 1.2 5DR Skoda 1.9TDI Skoda Superb 1.9TDI Comfortline Skoda Octavia DSl Estate

€6,000 €8,500 €4,500 €3,000

AUDI RANGE €28,500 €31,000 €17,500 €15,500 €16,500 €22,500 €18,000 €15,000 €11,500 €10,500 €8,500 €7,500 €7,500

SKODA RANGE €19,500 €16,500 €18,500 €21,000 €19,500 €19,500 €9,500 €25,500 €24,500 €16,500 €9,500 €15,000 €16,500 €13,500 €11,000 €7,500 €6,500 €5,950 €6,000

TOYOTA RANGE 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2006 2006 2007 2005

Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota Auris 1.4D4D Van Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota Auris 1.4 5 Dr Petrol Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota Corolla verso 2.0DSL 7 seater Toyota Corolla Petrol Toyota Yaris 1.0 5 DR Petrol Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D 5Dr Toyota Avensis D4D Toyota corolla 1.4 H/B Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D 5Dr Toyota Yaris 1.0 Automatic

151 2010 2010 2005 2005

Toyota Proace DSL LWB Toyota Hiace Toyota LandCruiser LWB Kombi (€330 TAX) Toyota Hiace Toyota Landcruiser Comm LWB

151 141 131 131 131 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2008 2007 2007

Nissan Duke 1.2SV Nissan Duke 1.5 DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.6DSL 7 Seater extras Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSL 5 seater Nissan Micra 1.0 5dr Nissan Micra 1.2 5dr Nissan Micra 1.2 5dr Automatic Nissan Note 1.5SXE Van DSL Nissan Primaster DSL Van Nissan Qashqai 1.5DSL 5 Seater Nissan Note 1.5 SXE Van DSL Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DSL 5 seater Nissan Almera 1.5 Nissan Tida 1.6

€16,500 €9,500 €13,500 €11,900 €10,500 €10,500 €8,500 €7,000 €9,500 €8,000 €6,500 €9,500 €5,000 €5,000 €7,500 €4,500

TOYOTA COMMERCIAL RANGE €18,000 €8,500 €27,500 €4,500 €8,500

NISSAN RANGE €19,500 €18,500 €24,800 €21,000 €10,500 €8,000 €9,000 €7,500 €9,000 €14,500 €8,000 €8,500 €4,500 €5,000

MITSUBISHI RANGE 151 151 141 141 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2010 2010 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 2002 1996

Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI 4x4 Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater 4x4 Pick Up Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI 4x4 Mitsubishi Pajero SWB Mitsubishi Outlander 7 Seater Automatic Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8DSL Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Comm. Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI Comm. Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 CZC Inform Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7 Seater Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Petrol Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0DSL Passenger Mitsubishi Colt 1.35D Automatic Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB Mitsubishi Colt 1.5DSL Van Mitsubishi L200 5 Seater Comm. Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5DI SWB Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5TDI SWB Mitsubishi Pajero DSL SWB

151 141 141 131 2012 2012 2011

Ford Transit Custom T270 Ford Transit Custom T270 Ford Transit Connect Ford Transit Custom T280 Ford Transit T350 H/R Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Automatic Ford Kugo 2.0 DSL

€24,000+VAT €28,500 €21,000+VAT €28,000 €28,500 €15,000 €15,000+VAT €13,950 €16,500 €10,500+VAT €8,500 €9,500 €6,500 €7,500 €6,000 €11,500 €3,000+VAT €5,000 €6,500 €4,500 €2,000

FORD RANGE €19,950 €18,000 €14,500 €16,500 €12,500 €22,500 €14,500

2011 2010 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005

Ford Transit T260 Ford Transit Connect Ford Focus DSL Van Ford Galaxy TDI 7 Seater Ford Focus DSL Van Ford Transit T260 Ford Galaxy TDI 7Seater

€11,000 €9,000 €8,500 €11,500 €5,000 €3,500 €6,000

161 161 161 161 161 161 161 161 152 152 152 151

Volkswagen Crafter 2.0TDI SWB €19,500+ VAT Volkswagen Crafter 2.0TDI 1.6BHP MWB €23,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Trendline €21,750 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 102BHP LWB €20,750 + VAT Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDI V6 A/T 4WD Choice Com €45,500 + VAT Volkswagen Amorak 2.0TDI 140BHP €30,000 + VAT Volkswagen Golf Van 1.6TDI €17,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI choice €14,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI €13,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 104BHP €19,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy TDI 7 seater €27,500 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI Kombi 5 seater( €330 Road tax) €20,000 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB Choice €18,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140BHP LWB €19,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 1.6TDI €11,500 + VAT Ford Transit Connect (3 Seater) €14,950 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0TDI 140BHO Extras Choice €12,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 106TDI Maxi Trendline €14,500 + VAT Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI choice €11,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI SWB €17,500 + VAT Citroen Berlingo ( 3 Seater ) Extras €13,500 Volkswagen Crafter 2.0TDI MWB High Roof €17,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI LWB 102HP Black €18,000 + VAT Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 seater €23,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 102 SWB €13,000 + VAT Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 140BHP 7 Seats Extras €22,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 102 LWB ( new Model) €14,500 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI DSL €14,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5TDI 130 BHP LWB Silver €11,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5TDI 130BHP kombi 5 seater €11,500 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.5TDI 130BHP LWB €9,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5TDI 130BHP SWB €8,000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5TDI 130BHP LWB €6,500 Volkswagen Transporter 19TDI SWB €4,500 Volkswagen Transporter 2.4LWB (Tested) €2,000

COMMERCIAL RANGE

151 142 142 142 141 141 141 141 141 131 131 131 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2006 2004 2001

BUSES RANGE 152 152 151 132 132 132 132 131 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2005 2005 2000

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life 7 seater 1.6TDI €27,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI 7 Seater Sunroof €28,500 Volkswagen Shuttle 2.0TDI 115BHP LWB 9 Seater €38,500 Citroen Multi Space 1.6TDI Passenger €16,500 Volkswagen Shuttle Bus 9 seater €32,500 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 7 Seater €29,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI €24,500 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DSL +2 7 Seater €22,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI €22,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 7Seater 4x4 Automatic €29,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI €18,500 Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater €25,500 Volkswagen Touran 1.6TDI Comfortline €17,500 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0TDI 140HP 7 Seater Extras €28,500 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0TDI 140HP 7 Seater €22,500 Nissan Qashqai + 2 1.5DSL 7 seater €14,500 Toyota Hiace 2.5DSL Bus 13 Seater €16,500 Ford Galaxy 1.8 Ghia 7 seater New Model €16,500 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi LWB 130BHP 6 seater (330 Road Tax) €13,500 Ford Galaxy 1.8DSl 7 Seater €11,500 Toyota Corolla Verso 7 Seater 1.6 €8,500 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0TDI 7 seater €9,500 Opel Zafari 1.6 Petrol 7 seater €5,500 Toyota Corolla Verso DSL 7 Seater €6,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0TDI 7 seater €7,500 Volkswagen Shuttle 9 Seater Bus LWB Extras €15,000 Ssangyong Rodius 2.7 DSL 7 Seater €4,500 Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI 7 seater €5,500 Citroen Multispace DSL Passenger ( NCT ) €2,000

4 X 4 JEEP RANGE 161 161 161 161 151 151 142 141 132 131 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2005 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Volkswagen Touareg 2.0TDSI DSG Commercial choice €45,500 + VAT Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 180HP H/l Extras Canapy, Bootliner + Towbar €35,000 + VAT Volkswagen Amarok 2.0DSL 140HP ( white) €30,000 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 Automatic €28,500 + VAT Mitsubishi outlander 2.2 Choice €24,000 + VAT Mitsubishi L 200 Crew Cab €28,5200 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 SWB €32,000 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 €21,000 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 Crew Cab €22,500 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 180BHP A/T €28,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €15,000 + VAT Mitsubishi L200 Crew Cab ( choice) €16,500 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0TDI 163HP Canapy €17,000 + VAT Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI 140HP 4X4 Trendline €15,000 + VAT Ford Kugo 2.0DSL 2WD €12,500 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 4x4 €12,000 + VAT Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2DSL Passenger €13,500 Ford Ranger 2.5 DSL Crew Cab €11,500 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 DSL Commercial €8,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB €11,500 Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 2.5DSl LWB €8,500 Toyota Landcruiser 3.0 LWB €8,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 LWB A/T ( White) €6,000 Mitsubishi L200 2.5 Crew Cab €6,500 Landrover Discovery 2.8DSL Passenger €4,000 Mitsubishi L200 2.5 Crew Cab €3,500 Mitsubishi Pajero 2.5 SWB €4,000

RENAULT RANGE 132 2011 2011 2010 2008 2008 2005 2004

Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Dynamic Renault Megane 1.5DSl Renault Kangoo 1.5DSL Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Renault Laguna DSL Renault Grand Scenic 1.5DSL Comm Renault Megane 1.5DSL Renault Megane 1.4 H/B

161 161 152 152 151 151 151 151 151 151 141 141 132 131 131 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2001

Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Trendline Extras Mitsubishi ASX 1.8DSL ( White) Leather Volkswagen Golf 1.6SV Comfortline Peugeot 2008 1.4 DSL Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Highline Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI Comfortline Volkswagen Golf 2.0TDI 150BHP Highline Estate Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Comfortline Volkswagen Golf 1.6 SV Comfortline Skoda rapid 1.6 DSL estate Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140 HP Highline Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140HP Comfortline Hyundai 140 Exect A/T Volkswagen Touran 1.6DSL 5 Seater Nissan Qashqai DSL Peugeot 3008 2.0DSL HDI Extras ( 20K) Volkswagen Touran 1.6DSl 5 seater Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140HP C/L Toyota 2.0DSL Estate Peugeot 3008 1.6DSL Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI Estate Audi A6 2.0TDI Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDi Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI Skoda Octavia 1.6 Ford Mondeo 1.8 DSL Ford Focus 1.4

141 2010 2010 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2002

Mercedes Vito 113CDI Mercedes Vito DSL Mercedes Sprinter DSL Mercedes Sprinter DSL Mercedes E200 Mercedes C180 Mercedes A180 DSL Mercedes E320 CDII Sp. DSL Mercedes E270 DSL A/T Mercedes E220 DSL A/T

141 131 2012 2010 2009 2009 2007 2006

BMW 116 2.0DSL BMW 116 2.0DSL BMW 5 series DSL 520D Leather BMW 320DSL SE BMW 320DSL Touring SE Estate BMW 320 Coupe A/T BMW 520 DSL leather BMW 318 Petrol

2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 1999

Volkswagen Jetta 1.6TDI C/L Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI C/L Ford Mondeo 2.0DSL Extras Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI 140BHP Estate C/L Ford Focus DSL H/B Ford Focus Van TCDI White Opel Astra 1.4 5Dr Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI Ford Focus 1.4 5DR Vauxhall Vectra 1.9DSL estate Lexus IS220 DSL Toyota Avensis DSL Renault Megane 1.4 Estate Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Plus Volkswagen Passat 1.9TDI Est Volkswagen Sharan 1.9TDI 7 seater Hyundai Accent Mercedes E270 A/T Opel Corsa Toyota Avensis DSL Volkswagen Bora DSL Ford Focus 1.4 5 Dr Ford Focus 1.6 Sal

152 131 131 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2004 2004

Opel Astra 1.3DSL CDTI Ford Focus 1.6DSL Opel Corsa 1.2 5Dr Audi A3 1.6 TDI 5DR Audi A4 2.0TDI Suburu Justy 1.0 5Dr Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0DSL passenger Opel Zafari 7 Seater DSl Seat Ibiza 1.2 Petrol Nissan Navara DSL Suzuki Swift 1.3 5Dr Hyundai Getz 1.1 Hyundai Coupe Opel Vectra DSL Audi A6 2.0TDI Estate Suburu Impresso Suzuki Liana 1.3 Saab 95 1.9DSl Saab 93 1.8 Carbrio Volkswagen Bora TDI Toyota Avensis DSL Hyundai Coupe 1.6

€11,500 €9,500 €8,500 €8,500 €4,500 €4,500 €2,000 €2,000

ESTATE CARS €31,000 €28,500 €24,500 €18,500 €31,000 €29,500 €29,500 €25,500 €23,500 €16,500 €25,500 €24,500 €19,500 €21,500 €18,500 €17,500 €18,500 €12,500 €11,500 €12,500 €6,000 €7,500 €6,500 €5,500 €2,000 €2,000 €1,500

MERCEDES RANGE €17,500 €10,500 €12,500 + VAT €8,500 + VAT €9,500 €6,500 €4,500 €6,000 €4,500 €3,000

BMW RANGE €22,500 €20,000 €25,500 €16,500 €11,500 €14,500 €11,000 €6,500

SPECIAL OFFERS €12,500 €13,500 €10,500 €11,500 €7,500 €7,500 €6,500 €6,500 €9,000 €5,500 €5,000 €6,000 €6,500 €2,000 €4,500 €4,500 €4,500 €3,000 €4,500 €2,500 €2,000 €3,500 €2,000 €1,000

OTHER MAKES €16,500 €15,000 €10,500 €14,500 €16,500 €6,000 €13,500 €7,500 €6,500 €11,500 €6,500 €6,500 €6,000 €5,000 €6,500 €4,500 €3,000 €4,500 €4,500 €3,500 €2,000 €3,500

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‘Showcasing our great county’ T

he 9th annual Roscommon Lamb Festival kicked off earlier this week and continues until Bank Holiday Monday, May 2nd. Fun and entertainment is assured over the coming days, with a diverse range of activities lined up, celebrating

agriculture, our heritage and culture. There will be an emphasis on the sheep industry – with a fun approach. The festival will feature art exhibitions, farm walk, farmers’ market, quilt-making demonstrations, céilí, barbecue, sheepdog trials and fun events for all

the family – as well as much more! A major Family Fun Day will be held in Loughnaneane Park on Sunday, May 1st. With children’s amusements, pony rides, etc., it is certainly not to be missed. Events are being held in Roscom-

mon town, and also in adjoining areas including Castlecoote, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow and Drum. Council CEO Eugene Cummins said: “I hope we use that opportunity to showcase and celebrate what we have here. It is a celebration of Roscommon,

based around the theme of the sheep and the importance the industry is to this great county of Ireland. It highlights the quality of locally-produced food and craft in the county.” For more information, see roscommonlambfestival.com.

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this year, the award-winning Ardcarne Garden Centre, near Boyle has become a mecca for enthusiastic gardeners. Gardening is one of life’s simplest and most rewarding pursuits – a hobby for some – a career for others like ourselves here at Ardcarne Garden Centre. There really is something special in feeling connected to nature and in tune with the rhythms of the changing seasons. This is the time of year a lot of people really start to appreciate flowers as spring starts to merge into summer. If you’re looking for plants to colour your garden right now and

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Pots of colour Even before you open the door to any visitors or family coming for special occasions, you have the chance to provide a colourful welcome outside. This could be as simple as planting up a few pots to bring colour right to your front door and this is the time to start using your creative flair. The choice of pots, plants and flowers available means that you can let your imagine run wild to create your dream containers. Your pots will look

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Homegrown goodness! In addition to making your garden look pretty, now is a perfect time to make a start growing your own fruit and vegetables and it’s so easy. Do you fancy picking your own sun-warmed strawberries in summer or perhaps a bunch of fresh herbs or salad leaves from right outside your own back door? Well everyone can enjoy these delicious pleasures, even if you are completely new to gardening. Children too, love to get involved in growing and caring for a simple pot of strawberries or watching their sunflower seed grow – it can lead to a life-long love of nature and growing.

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Join us We’re celebrating our 30th Birthday at Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle, this Friday, 29th April – we hope you can join us for some great family fun and entertainment.

Join us on Friday for our 30th birthday celebrations Ardcarne Garden Centre, Boyle will celebrate its 30th year in business this Friday (29th of April). Shannonside Radio with Joe Finnegan will be broadcasting from the garden centre from 9 am to 11 am. There will be giveaways and a free draw to win prizes worth €2000. This will be a day of family fun, music, complimentary drinks and nibbles. There will also be face-painting and a visit from some furry friends from Tullyboy Farm between 5 and 7 pm. Garden Café also open until 7 pm. All welcome. There will also be a summer BBQ and a fundraising event with music at Ardcarne Garden Café on Saturday, 7th of May from 7 pm. All proceeds to the Burren Chernobyl Children’s Charity. Bring your own beer or wine. Tickets cost €25 and are available from Ardcarne Garden Centre. Booking is essential. Please call 071 9667091.

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27th April – 2nd May

Cookery Demonstration and Food Waste Rescue Event It is said that if 50,000 people in Ireland reduce food waste by just 1 kilogram per week, just over €1 million would be saved, and that’s the equivalent of over 5.7 million meals. Another interesting statistic is that every family in Ireland wastes domestically approximately €700 a year on food. “It is one of the great scandals of our time that over 30 per cent of food sold in shops is wasted,” Gerry Browne, the chairperson of

the Roscommon Lamb Festival, said. But fear not, the festival, in association with Roscommon County Council, is hosting a informative afternoon with TV3 Ireland AM chef Joe Shannon at 3 pm in the Food Marquee in Loughnaneane Park on Sunday, May 1st. Suzanne Dempsey, the council’s environmental education officer, explained: “We invited Joe Shannon along to give a cookery demonstration at the festival this

year, as he is well-known for his championing of methods and ideals in food waste. “This is an opportunity for families to learn how to rescue those foodstuffs that regularly end up in our bins by incorporating them into delicious and simple recipes that you will even get to taste on the day.” So join Joe, who will share with you some frightening facts on domestic and commercial food waste.

He will also share with you some simple but practical ideas on reducing food waste and putting more money in your pockets and he will also demonstrate some mouthwatering dishes based in the ideals of reducing food waste. There will also be advisory stands on how to reduce your food waste through proper storage, shopping tips and a compost demonstration stand with experts on hand to provide information on what to do with food waste.

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VENDÉEN RAM & EWE SALE

Irish Vendéen Sheep Society Premier Show & Sale The Irish Vendéen Sheep Society will hold a Premier Show & Sale of rams and ewes at Roscommon Mart on Wednesday, July 13. Vendéen can offer: easy lamb-

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27th April – 2nd May

Let’s appreciate fully the riches that are in our midst A welcome from Gerry Browne, Festival Chairperson

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on my life so far, I am deeply grateful for having had the privilege of growing up and living in Co. Roscommon in a time of peace and prosperity. My wife, Caitlin, a Roscommon woman, and myself have reared our family here also and as we look around the country and farther afield, we are more and more appreciative of the lifestyle available in our native place. I worked for more than 20 years as a veterinary practitioner in Roscommon and came to appreciate the wonderful traditions and farming heritage that are present in our population. Family farms are the norm here and the skill and commitment of our sheep farmers are second to none anywhere in the world. When the Roscommon Lamb Festival was started in 2008, I felt it was a perfect vehicle to highlight everything positive about

Co. Roscommon and I am very pleased that the festival is now looked on with pride by the people of the county. Before the invention of artificial fibres in the 1930s, sheep were kept more for their wool than for their meat. The hand crafts associated with wool have always featured in our programmes over the years and this year Fran Crowe, a fibre artist of international renown, has organised a wonderful exhibition of woven tapestry art, featuring/artists from all over Ireland and Scotland. The other wool crafts will also be demonstrated and displayed from shearing through to fabrics and garments and, as a new generation discovers the beauty of wool – a raw material which we have in abundance in Co. Roscommon – I hope it will once again be valued for the wonderful product that it is. We have meatprocessing facilities in the county – is there scope

for a wool processing industry here? It is one of the great scandals of our time that over 30 per cent of food sold in shops is wasted. This year we are proud to host a ‘food rescue event’, in association with the environment section of Roscommon County Council, and we hope it will generate the interest and response that is urgently required. The 2016 programme has over 30 different events reflecting and celebrating life in Co. Roscommon and our committee hopes that all locals and visitors will find something of interest over the course of the festival. Once again I wish to thank our funders and sponsors, both for their financial support and also for their trust in our committee to use the funds wisely. Thanks also to our committee members and volunteers who do all the background work that enables the festival to take place and run smoothly.

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Roscommon Lamb Festival Chairman, Gerry Browne, speaking at the official launch of this year’s event, which was held recently at the Roscommon County Council Civic Offices. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

As we celebrate the centenary of the 1916 Rising, let us do so with pride in our county and country and appreciate fully the riches that are in

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Working Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; host 25th anniversary exhibition Working Artists Roscommon are 25 years in existence and are celebrating with an exhibition and website launch in conjunction with Roscommon Lamb Festival to take place in the old AIB Bank on Church Street in

Roscommon town from this evening (Thursday, 28th April) to Sunday (1st May). The exhibition will be opened by Arthur Duignan from CREATE who will also officially launch the website this evening at

6.30 pm. A performance titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eireanach, Should I Cut the Red or Blue Wireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be performed by Noel Molloy. Artists exhibiting are Frances Crowe, Joe Cunniffe, Honor Fitzgerald, Anne Rigney, Dympna Molloy and Noel

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exhibition between professional and award-winning Irish and Scottish tapestry artists, called Interconnections, is taking place at The Core in Church Street, Roscommon town, as part of the Roscommon Lamb Festival. The exhibition opened on Tuesday, April 26th, and will run until Tuesday, May 3rd, from 11 am to 6 pm daily. There will be an opportunity to meet a variety of the participating artists on Saturday, April 30th, and Sunday, May 1st, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Joan Baxter and Frances Crowe will demonstrate techniques of woven tapestry. This major exhibition brings together Celtic

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neighbours who are passionate about expressing themselves through the ancient and beautiful medium of woven tapestry. For more information, contact: Frances Crowe at francrowe@eircom.net or 087-7760250. Speaking at the launch, Ms. Crowe said that it was fitting that she was so involved in the festival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love lamb and sheep because they grow wool,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They eat grass and they grow wool, and wool is the main component of my work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the lamb festival was launched nine years ago, I immediately saw the connection between local food, farming, arts and crafts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wool crafts and demonstrations have always had a big part to play in the festival, with spinning, natural dyeing, weaving, felting, knitting and croquet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Demonstrating these crafts and encourag-

ing people to have a go is educational and fun, bringing our ancient heritage back into vogue.â&#x20AC;? Ms. Crowe said that she tried to add something new to the festival every year. Last year, she designed and made a weaving frame, where people could learn to weave together all at the same time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a great success and travelled throughout the midlands and the west of Ireland to heritage days and festivals,â&#x20AC;? Ms. Crowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, I have decided to showcase open tapestry, which is my chosen medium of expression. Tapestry is a much misunderstood art form, and I seem to have taken on the task of reforming and educating the public about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Used in medieval times as a narrative, recording fantacies or other historical events, nowadays contemporary artists still use

Pictured is Fran Crowe, tapestry artist from Fourmilehouse, speaking at the recent launch of the Roscommon Lamb Festival at the Roscommon County Council Civic Offices. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

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wider community in Co. Roscommon. As Cathaoirleach, I am very proud of this event and all it stands for that is good in Co. Roscommon. “The programme of events is huge and there is something in it for everyone and every age group.” He hailed the organising committee, noting that they were busy with other endeavours at this time of year. “As a member of the farming community myself and well used to assisting at the birth of the lambs, I appreciate the hard work of farmers at this lambing season,” Cllr. Kilduff said. “Sleep is the last thing farmers think of with the maternity ward in full flow. I fully understand and appreciate the work that is being done by you, the voluntary committee, and I applaud you.”

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sports day for children and parents. History lovers will enjoy a lecture at 4 pm in the castle on St. Coman’s monastery, the Dominican Abbey and the Castle. Later on Sunday, there will be a ‘Keep Moving’ children’s disco in the marquee at the back of the Bank of Ireland, The Square.

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concert with Donal O’Connor, followed by a singing session in Murray’s, Knockcroghery, on Saturday night. JJ Harlow’s, Roscommon town, will have music on Saturday and Sunday night. On Saturday night Aine Cahill and Spam Turner will be joined by special guests Jason James, while The Hardchargers will provide the entertainment on

Sunday night. The Jumptones will feature in Bear an Raille in Abbeytown on Sunday night at 10 pm. Carthy’s Porterhouse will feature the Hillbillies on Saturday 30th April and Deckie Walsh on Sunday night. There will be live music in P Kelly’s and An Tobar on Saturday and Sunday night and a live DJ in the Hollywood Bar on both nights.

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a celebration of life in the county, Eugene Cummins, the Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council, has said. “I would see the festival itself as a celebration and a recognition of the wonderful tradition that we have here in Roscommon,” Mr. Cummins said. “It highlights the quality of locally-produced food and craft in the county. “We have a wonderful tradition here in Roscommon in relation to lamb, sheep, heritage and crafts, and everything we have to offer. “Over the festival, I hope we use that opportunity to showcase and celebrate what we have here.

“It is a celebration of Roscommon, based around the theme of the sheep and the importance the industry is to this great county of Ireland.” Mr. Cummins acknowledged the contribution that the farming community made to life in Co. Roscommon. He also said that the festival was “internationally recognised” and that it “continues to put Roscommon on the map”. He noted the dedication of the organising committee. “It is a mark of the quality and the commitment of the hard work put in by the committee and by Gerry Browne (the chairperson),” Mr. Cummins said. The council funds the festival, in conjunction with others, with Mr. Cummins saying: “We are absolutely delighted to be associated with the event.”

Singers Circle concert during Lamb Festival In association with South Roscommon Singers Circle and Roscommon Lamb Festival, acclaimed singer/songwriter from Boyle, Donal O’Connor, will present an intimate concert of his own original material in Murray’s, Knockcroghery on Saturday evening (April 30th). A modest admission fee will be requested and the concert will be followed by an informal singing session. Proceedings will begin around 8.30 pm and some tasty Roscommon Lamb will be served during the night. While Donal’s background is in traditional music he has always written lyrics. He writes about local and international issues. His songs bring you from

heartfelt tragedy to humour of the highest order. He released his first album of self-penned songs, called It’s About Time in 2001 and since then his music has been acclaimed Donal O’Connor.

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The Join Our Boys Trust was established in 2014 to raise awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and to raise funds to support the three Roscommon brothers Archie, George and Isaac Naughton, all of whom have DMD. May 1st will be George and Isaac’s sixth birthday, and there are a number of events organised to celebrate with them. From 5 pm this Saturday (30th of April) to 5 pm on Sunday (May 1st) there will be a variety of events taking place in Roscommon to raise much-needed funds for the cause. There is something for everyone over the weekend in question and it all starts with a run/walk in Loughnaneane Park in Roscommon town. The run/walk is the first event of a 24-hour ‘Keep Moving Challenge’ which will be led by personal trainer and Roscommon Harriers coach, Sinéad Gannon. Sinéad’s group will continue their challenge at 7 pm in Gleeson’s

Pictured are students from St. John’s National School who recently sang at the Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow to raise awareness and funds for the Join Our Boys Trust. Wear Orange Day takes place this Sunday (May 1st).

Townhouse where Jacqui Snype will be leading a 24hour knitting challenge. Jacqui and Sinéad will be driven to Gleeson’s by local blood bikers, Slawomir Jurek and Tom Cummins. They will be part of an entourage which will arrive at Gleeson’s Townhouse at 4.45 pm prior to events taking place on Saturday. These Join Our Boys events will run alongside

the Roscommon Lamb Festival which will be taking place in the town over the weekend. There will be a fun sports day on Sunday at 12 noon before the events finish in the Lamb Festival tent at 5.30 pm with birthday cake and a children’s disco. Everyone is encouraged to come to Loughnaneane Park on Sunday wearing orange as local man,

Damien Hogan, is kindly capturing the scenes from a drone above Roscommon. Organisers have called on local clubs, schools and businesses to come out in force to support this worthy cause. They are also encouraging schools and businesses throughout Ireland to wear orange on the 29th of April or any other day, and to post pictures

on the Join Our Boys Facebook page. This year there will be a prize for the school with the best photograph uploaded. For more information about the challenges or indeed the Join Our Boys Trust call Sinéad Gannon on 087-9215490 or Jacqui Snype on 087-9694747, log onto www.JoinOurBoys.org or email JoinOurBoys@gmail.com.

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Pictured at a previous Wear Orange Day Concert in the Abbey Hotel were Maria Corcoran, Jacqui Snype, Nessa Law, Nora Regan, Caoilfhionn Cox, Gerry Jago, Lorna Conway and Peppa Pig. Picture: Andrew Fox

Knitting Challenge for Join Our Boys Jacqui Snype is hosting a 24-hour knitting challenge as part of Join Our Boys Wear Orange Day where knitting clubs from near and far will knit a large orange scarf in aid of the boys. The challenge will take place in Gleeson’s Townhouse from 5 pm on this Saturday until 5 pm on Sunday and knitters are encouraged to go along and take part. Jacqui says: “We are

currently knitting a scarf that between now and the 7th of September, which is World Duchenne Awareness Day, we’ll be adding to. It will then be joined together and wrapped around Loughnaneane Park. So for May 1st I’m going to be knitting for 24 hours and asking people to come on board.” The scarf is seen as a symbol of the warmth

and comfort the community continue to offer the boys. Jacqui added that she would appreciate all support and that whatever your level of knitting expertise is you would be more than welcome to take part. “Anybody that can’t give a specific time can just drop in.” Jacqui advised that people can donate online or in the Bank of Ireland.

Personal trainer and Roscommon Harriers coach, Sinéad Gannon, will be leading a 24-hour ‘keep moving’ challenge in aid of Join Our Boys this weekend (Saturday, April 30th-Sunday, May 1st). Sinéad recently gave the Roscommon People the rundown on this weekend’s events: “It will all kick off at 5.15 pm on Saturday with a family run/walk in the park. The kids can bring their bikes if they want. I’m putting a call out for the kids to dress up in their superhero costumes because we all need someone to look up and to have fun like that,” she said. Sinéad and her group will then move to Gleeson’s Townhouse at 7 pm where the knitters will be set up. The ‘keep moving’ challenge will take place in the function room while the knitters will be in the courtyard. With Irish dancers already on board and local clubs and groups invited

to take part it should be an extremely active 24 hours. “Last year I did the Dublin Marathon with a group for Join Our Boys. My idea came to me that weekend. My idea and Paula’s (the boys’ mother) idea is that, wherever you are in life or whatever you’re doing you have to get up and keep moving. So on Saturday at 5 pm I’ll be starting our challenge with Jacqui (Snype, see article alongside). So Jacqui will be knitting and I’ll be moving!” she said.

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Strokestown hosts International Poetry Festival this weekend The Strokestown International Poetry Festival takes place in venues around Strokestown over this May Bank Holiday weekend, starting this evening (Thursday 28th of April) and continuing until Sunday (May 1st). This year is the 18th year of the festival and it’s a packed programme with over thirty poetry readings and competitions. The festival kicks off with a poetry workshop with poet James Harpur on Thursday evening at 7.30 pm in the

Percy French Hotel. On Friday evening in the Percy French Hotel at 6.30 pm the schools poetry competition takes place followed by the official opening of the festival by Eugene Murphy TD. This is followed by readings by the poets from the shortlist in the Percy French Prize section for comic verse and the prize-giving. On Saturday in Strokestown Park House there are readings all day, starting at 10.15 am. As part of the Co. Ros-

common 1916 commemoration events the festival hosts the Poets & Poetry of 1916 at 6 pm followed by the announcement of the winners of the Duais Filíochta Dhúbhglas de hÍde – The Douglas Hyde Irish Language Poetry Prize. Readings resume on Sunday at 10 am in Strokestown Park House after which the festival hosts the launch of Cyphers Magazine. The announcement of the winner of the 2016 Strokestown

International Poetry Prize by judges Paddy Bushe and Grace Wells will follow. The final event of the festival will be the famous pub poetry competition which will pit the best bards of the area against each other to become the Strokestown pub poetry champion of 2016. All events are free and enquiries can be made to 071 9633759 weekdays between 10 am and 1 pm. Full programme is available on www.strokestownpoetry.org.

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Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Aaron Butler and Stacey Quinn. Picture: Andrew Fox

Music fans are in for a treat this Saturday night (April 30th) in the Country Ballroom at the Tulsk Inn. ‘The man with the golden trumpet’ is set to wow the audience with a vibrant set featuring music from a long and distinguished career. Johnny has been belting

out all the big band sounds, rock ‘n’ roll, international and traditional tunes on his trumpet with all the best Irish bands since the 1960s and promises a great night of entertainment in Tulsk on Saturday night. Doors are open at 9.30 pm and tickets are €12.

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For those of us who love music – and particularly the music of the ‘80s – there is surely agreement that there was a lot of great artists around in that era. The decade was arguably dominated by five artists: David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen and Prince. It is incredible that three of those musical superstars have now passed away. The death of Prince (born Prince Nelson Rogers) last week brings to an end one of the most extraordinary musical careers that we have seen in the modern era. He was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time. In addition to the 42 albums he released it is reported that he also had at least 1,000 more unreleased songs written.

Prince seemed to be a man with a very introverted – or non-existent – personality. He was aloof and eccentric and in fact he came across as someone who didn’t really care. However he was a musical genius as he rolled out classic hit after classic hit. His songs entertained a generation and in nightclubs and discos throughout the world his music reverberated every weekend for almost 20 years. His TV appearances and stage shows were spectacular and he brought massive energy to his music. He was known to be a perfectionist and spent hours and hours practising for each live performance. In 2007 he performed at the interval in the Superbowl and despite the fact that there was a huge rainstorm on the night, he delivered what is commonly deemed to be the greatest live performance ever seen at the event. It

drew a record TV audience of 140 million people in the USA alone. Prince had a couple of minor hits in the late 1970s before bursting on to the scene in the early ‘80s. Songs like ‘Little Red Corvette’, ‘1999’, ‘When Doves Cry’, ‘Let’s Go Crazy’, ‘Purple Rain’, ‘Rasberry Beret’ and ‘Kiss’, to name just a few, were all classics and of course he wrote many other huge hit singles including ‘Nothing Compares To You’ for Sinead O’Connor. Prince may have been an eccentric and a complex person who had a lot of personal problems in his life, but he was a musical icon with a status that few artists attain. His massive volume of work will live on and I think we will be hearing new songs that he never released for many years to come too. His passing brings to an end another magical musical career. He will be missed.

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‘Rose Royce’ makes a splash for Doireann The 2016 Roscommon Roses, escorts and Roscommon Rose of Tralee committee members along with Roscommon’s firemen and Dolphin Car Wash are giving the proceeds from their recent ‘Rose Royce’ Fundraising Car Wash day to ‘A Miracle for Doireann’. Doireann Martin, who is aged five and hails from Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, was recently diagnosed with a rare cancerous brain tumour DIPG

(Disfuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma). The money raised from the carwash will go towards Doireann’s treatment and care. A few well-known Disney characters and others were there to meet children that came along. Rosmed Pharmacy supplied lollies for the children and Casey’s Centra provided drinks for the hard-working washers and collectors. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the event and gave a donation.

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Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Bernie Kelly, Breege Mullen and Carmel Hughes. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Pat and Carmel Gilmore. Picture: Andrew Fox

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‘Miracle for Doireann’ auction and rafﬂe Doireann Martin is five years of age. On the 27th of November she was diagnosed with DIPG, an inoperable brain tumour with no survival rate. ‘A Miracle for Doireann’ auction and raffle night will take place in Into the West in Frenchpark this Saturday night (April 30th) at 9 pm. The main draw will take place on the night as well as an auction of some super items including signed jerseys from Connacht and Roscommon. The night will also feature a raffle for a young heifer calf and tickets are still available by contacting committee members and fundraisers. This promises to be a fantastic night with entertainment provided by The Jumptones. To buy tickets contact Tyrone Martin on 086-8900999. Tickets can also be purchased from other fundraising committee members. Check out auction items on Facebook or go to the ‘A Miracle for Doireann’ gofundme page to donate to this very worthy cause.

Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Mary King and Eugene Madden. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Denise Fitzmaurice and Audrey Pettit. Picture: Andrew Fox

Entertainment at JJ’s With the Lamb Festival taking place across this May Bank Holiday weekend in Roscommon town, JJ’s (The Square, Roscommon) will play host to live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. First up on Saturday night is Aine Cahill and her band Spam Turner who will be joined on stage by special guest Jason James as part of his Sexy Propaganda tour. Cavan girl Aine has been writing songs since she was 15 and promises “pop with a retro twist”. With Monday being an extra day off work, there is no excuse not to get down to JJ’s on Sunday to check out Belfast boys, The Hardchargers. The lads are no strangers to this neck of the woods and bring with them a rip-roaring selection of blues, roots and rock. The perfect mix for your bonus night of entertainment to give you Sunday blues of a different variety. So get down to JJ’s and enjoy two great nights of musical entertainment this weekend.

Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Mary Finneran and Cáit Kenny. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured enjoying Attracta Finneran’s birthday celebrations in Tierney’s Bar, Ballygar were Bridget and Eamon. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Tom and Ann Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Pat and Ann Mulvihill. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Gerry and Mary Teresa Small. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Carmel Dillon and Lisa Dillon. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Marian, Seán, Sarah, Sophie and Padraig Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Susan Madden, Helen Mannion and Cathy McGrath. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Padraig, Ann and Marian Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured celebrating Padraig Raftery’s 40th birthday in The Oakland Hotel in Glenamaddy were Chloe and Gemma Raftery. Picture: Andrew Fox

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THE BRIDGE CLUB Roscommon Bridge Club North/South – 1st: K. Dowd & C. McGrath, 2nd: E. Kelly & M. Dermody, 3rd: M. Kearns & K. Kelly. East/West – 1st: M. Brennan & L. Brennan, 2nd: R. Roughneen & M. Hickey, 3rd: M. Moran & A. Murray. Ballymurray Bridge Club End of season. Section A North/South – 1st: C. Browne & K. Kelly, 2nd: V. & P. Finneran, Gross: S. & M. Gregory, 3rd: J. Hunt & A. Gaffney. East/West – 1st: C. Carty & P. Donnelly, 2nd: K. Gately & M. Naughton, Gross: K. Blighe & F. Neilan, 3rd: M. & J. Regan. Section B North/South – 1st: E. & D. Bruen, 2nd: M. McDermott & K. Jones, Gross: M. Law & S. Farrell, 3rd: S. Macken & A. McCourt. East/West – 1st: P. Pierse & B. Weir, 2nd: B. Maher & M. Madden, Gross: J. Devaney & G. Spillane, 3rd: S. Farrell & J. Walsh. Kilbride Bridge Club President’s Prize (Mrs. Gertie McDermott) – 1st: M. Fallon & P. Donohoe, 2nd: E. Dowling & M. Farrell, 3rd: F. Keane & B. Gillooly.

SUNDAY GOSPEL REFLECTION The first Church council, the Council of Jerusalem we hear about in today’s First Reading, decided the shape of the Church as we know it. Some Jewish Christians had wanted Gentile converts to be circumcised and obey all the complex ritual and purity laws of the Jews. The council called this a heresy, again showing us that the Church in the divine plan is meant to be a worldwide family of God, no longer a covenant with just one nation. Today’s Liturgy gives us a profound meditation on the nature and meaning of the Church. The Church is One, as we see in the First Reading: “The Apostles [bishops] and presbyters [priests], in agreement with the whole Church [laity].” The Church is Holy, taught and guided by the Spirit that Jesus promises the Apostles in the Gospel. The Church is Catholic, or universal, making known God’s ways of salvation to all peoples, ruling all in equity, as we sing in today’s Psalm. And the Church, as John sees in the Second Reading, is Apostolic – founded on the twelve Apostles of the Lamb. All these marks of the Church are underscored in the story of the council. Notice that everybody, including Paul, looks to “Jerusalem [and] ...the Apostles” to decide the Church’s true teaching. The Apostles, too, presume that Christian teachers need a “mandate from us.” And we see the Spirit guiding the Apostles in all truth. Notice how they describe their ruling: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us.” Knowing these truths about the Church, our hearts should never be troubled. The Liturgy’s message today is that the Church is the Lord’s, watched over and guarded by the Advocate, the Holy Spirit sent by the Father in the name of the Son. This should fill us with confidence, free us to worship with exultation, inspire us to rededicate our lives to His Name – to love Jesus in our keeping of His Word, to rejoice that He and the Father in the Spirit have made their dwelling with us. – Dr. Scott Hahn, www.salvationhistory.com (and courtesy of Sacred Heart Church)

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ometimes, when you live – as they say – out in the sticks, it can be easy to go along with popular opinion and give out about everything that has happened to rural Ireland over the last few years, but when we do that, we lose sight of the many things that make living in this country so special. For the last three Sundays, I have had the pleasure of attending

four games – two rugby and two football – in my native village, which, in case you don’t know, is Creggs, and in a lot of ways those games sum up a lot that is right about local communities. For people outside our village, it has long been popular to say that having two clubs – rugby and football – in a small area is divisive, and that the clubs can not and do not pull together. Nothing

could be further from the truth and quite a number of our lads are more than delighted to wear the colours of both clubs, which, funny enough, are the maroon and white of Galway. On Sunday last, 24th of April, our footballers hosted the players and mentors of another small, rural community, St. Michael’s, from Cootehall country, and it was as I sat in the car at the end of

Pictured at the launch of ‘Ireland 1916-2016’ in Creggs NS on Sunday were Lauren Browne, Sheila and Shane Beirne. Picture: Andrew Fox

Is the law crazy? April 14th was my birthday, as it was for a number of local people, including Glinsk’s James Scott and Athleague’s Anne Hughes, but in 2002, April 14th signalled the end of the lives of two of our Gardai, Garda Anthony Tighe and Garda Michael Padden, when a stolen Mazda car, driven by Raymond Dowdall (aged 16 at the time) smashed into their Garda car, killing both members of the Garda Siochana. This week, the same Raymond Dowdall appeared in court again for getting caught driving without either a licence or insurance, and as he had got a driving ban until 2030, after the 2002 incident, there could be no mitigating circumstances regarding him not knowing that his licence had expired or that he had no insurance. However, he walked out of court with a five-month suspended sentence, which it now transpires is the same as a full free pardon. There can be no doubt

that the R.S.A. (Road Safety Authority) has made great strides in making drivers more aware of their responsibilities – and yet the law can sometimes seem to be a little crazy. A friend of mine recently got three points on his licence for driving a car that didn’t have an N.C.T. Cert. He is a bit disappointed because the car was in perfect nick and flew through the test. His point is that you get three points on your licence, whether the car is roadworthy or not, even if you genuinely overlooked getting it tested, and he feels that is unfair and that there should be some leeway whereby a driver would get a few days to pass the N.C.T. I know you might say that those few days would enable the driver to fix the vehicle up, but if the car was very bad it would take more than a few days to fix it anyway and either way, it would mean that cars would be roadworthy when they were back on the road.

the match that I realised the effort it takes to keep a small club alive. I had a visitor to our area in the car with me and as we waited for the lads (my two were playing), to come out from the dressing rooms, she asked me a very simple question: How far would the lads from Michael’s have had to come to line out for their club in Creggs at 12.30 on a Sunday? I had to think for a moment, as it’s some time since the two clubs crossed swords, and as I was thinking of my answer, I noticed a Michael’s club member, a man of middle age, come to the boot of his car, put in a load of footballs and training cones and bibs and carry on about his business (by the way the answer is at least an hour). I wondered do our clubs really appreciate the men and women, who can no longer play, but who do the dirty jobs and, come hail, rain or snow, will be at the next game and make sure the jerseys, balls, cones and bibs are all in place to help the players be the best they can be? As it happened, our lads played very well and won the game, but for me the great thing was to see nearly forty lads make the effort to be there to represent their

local communities and give their areas something to be proud of. In the history of Creggs GAA we had some wonderful players to talk about and among the many great men, the names of Mick Roarke, Noel Hanley and Sean ‘Bags’ Keegan would be right up there with the very best of them. Two of those men are now in their 80s and one has made big inroads into the 90s, and yet on Sunday all three were there on the sidelines, to give encouragement (and an odd time something else) to the players that now have the honour of keeping our club going until the next generation comes along. It is many years ago since I was told that a club jersey never belongs to you – you only have the loan of it. So for me, when I went to see a club match on a Sunday morning, somewhere along the line, it made me realise that no matter what they tell us, it’s great to live out in the country. So if your club, be it soccer, rugby, hurling, football or tiddlywinks, is playing next week, get out there and support them and, if someone asks you, get involved and give a hand. It’s what makes it all worthwhile.

Quiz-time in Creggs On Friday night next, the Creggs Tidy Town Committee, who are doing an amazing job, are holding a Table Quiz to raise muchneeded funds. It’s in Mikeen’s and all will kick off at 10 pm. The sad news for me is that I will be away on my annual holidays and won’t be there to ask the questions. The good news is that Tom Connolly, a man of many parts, is ready, willing and more than able to stand in – and with him at the helm, you are guar-

anteed a great night’s craic! As I said, the committee are really doing great work around the village and its surrounds, so make a date in your diary for Friday night, get to Mikeen’s, put your hand in your pockets and give the hard-working committee a big fundraising boost. They need and deserve it.

‘Till next week, Bye for now

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Gromór launched – to get the country growing! The launch took place recently of GroMór 2016, a nationwide campaign to get the country growing, in association with Bord Bia. The initiative encompasses 65 Retail Excellence Ireland Garden Centres and 17 nursery growers and the aim is to make gardening accessible to everyone by offering practical advice on growing, highlighting the many benefits of gardening as a pastime and encouraging novices to dig out their wellies and discover their green fingers. The campaign encourages people to get out, get healthy and get growing with top tips for spring, summer and autumn gardening. With easy to follow guides on how to grow flowers, plants, herbs and vegetables, GroMór provides a refreshing approach to introducing new people to gardening, whether it be on their windowsill, their balcony or in their garden. This year’s campaign highlights the benefits of growing plants, flowers and foods, focusing on areas such as health and well-being, interior and exterior décor in the home, introducing children to gardening and lifestyle. Extra support will be provided for budding gardeners with a series of 40 demonstrations taking place throughout member centres nationwide during the campaign, with 10 demonstrations in four regions involving the expert 2016 GroMór Ambassadors – Jane McCorkell, Fiann O’Nuallain, Ciaran Burke and Kevin Dennis. For a taste of what you can expect in a GroMór Centre near you check out on the newly redesigned website www.gromor.ie.

IFA accuses DG trade of reckless offer on Mercosur Jer Bergin, the national chairman of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has called on the Government to join with France and lead a storm of protest by member states on Mercosur at the EU Commission’s Trade Policy Committee meeting in Brussels. Mr. Bergin said there was clear opposition from 20 member states at the Farm Council meeting to the Commission’s draft trade offer on sensitive products such as beef. “The EU already has an agricultural trade deficit with Mercosur of €18.5bn. Member States must reject the flawed strategy from Commissioner Malmstrom of sacrificing agriculture, in particular the Irish and EU beef sector, to do a trade deal at any cost,” he said. Mr. Bergin said it was incredible that the EU Commission was offering a new Tariff Rate Quota of 78,000 tonnes to the Mercosur group on top of the preferential 275,000 tonnes access they already had. “If the majority of these imports were brought is as high value steak cuts, it would be the equivalent of handing over more than one third of the valuable European steak market to South America,” Mr. Bergin said. He accused DG Trade of drafting a reckless offer by running ahead of the commission’s own impact analysis that isn’t due until MUST HAVE September. ACCESSIBILITY He called on the Trade Policy Committee to FOR TRUCK insist that Commissioner Malmstrom withdraw the Contact: draft offer.

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Friday April 22 : There were bigger numbers of stock on offer at last Friday’s sale which included a large entry of top quality bullocks. There was a flying trade for bullocks with a good attendance of buyers and the majority of lots sold. Prices for bullocks ranged from an average of €2.52 per kilo up to a top of €3.27 per kilo. There was also a good trade for heifers with prices averaging form €2.25 per kilo up to €2.76 per kilo. There was a similar trade for dry cows with no significant change in prices from the previous week. Dry cows averaged from €1.66 per kilo up to €2.03 per kilo. Sale as usual on Friday (April 29th) with 56 pens of heifers on offer, also bullocks and dry cows. Yard opens at 7.30 am and all stock must be penned by 10.30 am, cattle not penned by this time will not be included in the draw. Special sale of bullocks next Friday (May 6th) at 11 am. Bookings accepted up to 5 pm on Thursday April 28th. Also heifers and dry cows. Dry cows made from €820 to €1485 per head. Sample prices: Char X 825 kgs €1485, Lim 735 kgs €1420, Lim X 675 kgs €1280, AAX 660 kgs €1185,Lim X 615 kgs €1035, Fr 600 kgs €800, AAX 585 kgs €1020, Lim X 580 kgs €990. Heifers made from €425 to €850 over. Sample prices: Char X 580 kgs €1430, 2 AAX 487 kgs €1100, AAX 415 kgs €910, Char X 390 kgs €1075, Lim X 380 kgs €905, Char X 470 kgs €1165, Lim X 395 kgs €1050, Char X 385 kgs €1010, Lim X 395 kgs €1050. Bullocks made from €535 to €1035 over. Sample prices: Char 745 kgs €1720, Lim 685 kgs €1650, BBX 605 kgs €1640, Char X 590 kgs €1615, 2 Char X 567 kgs €1505, 2 Simm X 572 kgs €1440, 2 Char X 545 kgs €1430, 3 498 kgs €1405, 2 Char X 510 kgs €1405, Char X 460 kgs €1470, Lim X 495 kgs €1230, Char X 415 kgs €1100, 2 Char X 483 kgs €1300, Simm X 335 kgs €895. There was a good entry of stock on offer at Tuesday’s weanling sale. There was a slightly easier trade for weanling bulls with prices averaging from €2.36 per kilo up to €3.13 per kilo. There was an improved trade for weanling heifers with prices ranging from €2.60 per kilo up to €3.40 per kilo. Cows with calves fetched from €1400 up to €2400. Weanlings and cows as usual Tuesday next (May 3rd) at 5 pm. Weanling heifers made from €385 to €700 over. Sample Prices: Char X 360 kgs €1060, Lim X 445 kgs €1050, Char X 385 kgs €1010, Lim X 290 kgs €985, Char X 295 kgs €970,

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Char 340 kgs €950, Lim X 260 kgs €850, Lim X 315 kgs €950. Weanling bulls made from €375 to €840 over. Sample prices: Char X 395 kgs €1235, 2 Lim X 322 kgs €1005, Lim X 345 kgs €910, Lim X 295 kgs €875, Lim X 370 kgs €910, Lim X 355 kgs €920, Simm X 390 kgs €955, Simm X 270 kgs €765. Cows and calves at foot made from €1400 to €2400 Sheep Sale, Wednesday, April 27th: There were bigger numbers on offer at Wednesday’s sale. The show and sale of lambs held in conjunction the Roscommon Lamb Festival attracted a good entry of spring lambs. Spring lambs made up to €84 over their weight. There was a small number of cast ewes on offer; however there was an improved trade for them. There was a large entry of ewes with lambs at foot. Ewes with 2 lambs at foot made up to €290 while ewes with single lambs at foot made up to €226. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot. Sample prices - Spring lambs: 45.30 kgs €120, 43.70 kgs €120, 43.60 kgs €127, 53 kgs €120, 46.30 kgs €117, 49.30 kgs €118. Ewe hoggets 52.20 kgs €116, 50.10 kgs €130. Cast ewes made from €70 to €110 per lot. Ewes with twin lambs at foot made up to €290 per unit. Ewes with single lambs at foot made up to €226 per unit.

Winner of the Best Ewe and two lambs was Alan Martin from Knockcroghery. Pictured presenting the prize is Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher alongside Maura Quigley from Roscommon Mart and Bertie Mannion, Qualtex Lamb Producer Group. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

900 cattle on offer and with increased exporter and farmer activity an improved trade all round was reported from last Thursday’s sale. With the recent improvement in weather conditions demand for store cattle was very strong with a good clearance. Weanling bulls and store heifers and quality weanling heifers were the best for the top quality lots. Sample prices – heifers: Lim 420kgs €1225, Ch 375kgs €1090, AA 495kgs €1295, Ch 470kgs €1225, Ch 590kgs €1470, Lim 580kgs €1400. Dry cows: Sim 840kgs €1600, Ch 765kgs €1405, AA 760kgs €1395, Lmx 450kgs €860, Her 640kgs €1075. Cows with calves at foot made from €1200 to €1850 per head. Springer cows made from €1200 to €1560 per head. Calves: Fr bull €110, Sim bull €370, Hr bull €340, AA hfr €255, Hr hfr €340. Weanling bulls: Lim 290kgs €990, Ch 260kgs €935, Lm 270kgs €905, Ch 325kgs €1240, Lm 365kgs €1160. Weanling heifers: Lm 295kgs €910, BBx 270kgs €840, Chx 360kgs €1100, Lm 320kgs €1010, Ch 310kgs €1015. Bullock sale – Monday, 18th of April: 220 bullocks on offer with bullocks making from €400 to €880 with their weight with an average of €662 over paid. Prices were improved all round with extra customers in attendance and the best demand on the day was for the younger quality lots. Sample prices: Ch 480kgs €1280, AA 485kgs €1280, Ch 530kgs €1385, Ch 575kgs €1430, Lim 575kgs €1415, Ch 620kgs €1500, AA 690kgs €1455. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart. Please note that the Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Breeders Club will hold their Annual Spring Sale at 7 pm today (Thursday, April 28th).

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Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday were Eoin and Seán Treacy. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday were Bob, Breege and Cormac Brady. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday were Amy Grundy, Michael Gilmartin, Mollie Grundy, Liam Flynn and Diane. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday.. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday were Billy Lyons, Michael Grenham, Roger Forster and Pat Kearney. Picture: Andrew Fox

Action from the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships in Lecarrow last Saturday were Deputy Eugene Murphy, James Coffey, Cyril Cunningham and Michael McGlynn. Picture: Andrew Fox

2016 Roscommon Ploughing Championship results 2 Furrow Junior (Confined) – 1st: John Hanley, Crosswell, Creggs, Co. Roscommon, 2nd: Paddy Finnegan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. Horse (Confined) – 1st: James Coffey, Lisphelim, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon. Horse (Open) – 1st: Joe Fahey, Glenrena, Cornadulla, Co. Galway, 2nd: Joseph Egan, Glenmore, Kenagh, Co. Longford, 3rd: Philip Larkin, Clonfert, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Under 21 (Confined) – 1st: Cathal Treacy, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon, 2nd: Cian O’Leary, Ballinagard Road, Roscommon. Under 28 (Open) – 1st: Andy Stewart, Killashee, Co. Longford. Farmerette (Confined) – 1st: Martina Beirne, Farragher, Roscommon.

3 Furrow Standard (Confined) – 1st: Paddy Beirne, Ballymacurley, Co. Roscommon. Vintage 2 Furrow Trailer (Open) – 1st: David Grahan, Banbridge, Co. Down, 2nd: Danny Pakenham, Cavan, 3rd: Neil Scott, Down. Vintage 2 Furrow Mounted (Open) – 1st: Oliver Smith, Rathmoylan, Meath, 2nd: Eamon Kiernan, Mostrim, Longford, 3rd: Stephen Weatherup, Antrim. Vintage 2 Furrow Mounted (Confined) – 1st: Sean Ward, Creagh, Ballinasloe. Vintage Single Furrow (Open) – 1st: Bruno McCormack, Meath, 2nd: Alex Hunter, Sligo, 3rd: John King, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. 2 Furrow Senior (Open) – 1st: Matt Duffy,

Navan, Co. Meath, 2nd: Christy Carton, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, 3rd: Tom Monaghan, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford. Novice (Local) – 1st: John Murray, Lecarrow, 2nd: Neil Watson, Lecarrow, 3rd: Rachel Corcoran, Lecarrow. Loy Men’s Junior (Open) – 1st: Packie O’Brien, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, 2nd: John Whyte, Tuam, Co. Galway, 3rd: Hugh O’Neill, Foxford, Co. Mayo. Loy Ladies Senior (Open) – 1st: Kathleen Donahy, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 2nd: Amy Daly, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath. Loy Men’s Senior (Open) – 1st: Brian Casey, Drumlish, Co. Longford, 2nd: Gerry Mallon, Kilmacrennan, Co. Donegal, 3rd: PJ McStay, Cavan.

Pictured at the County Roscommon Ploughing Championships. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Kilronan and Lough Rynn Castle hotels ‘sold for €14m’

‘We won’t strike’ insist Tesco Roscommon staff < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY & PAUL HEALY

As 149 Tesco stores countrywide continue to take part in balloting over possible strike action, staff in the Roscommon outlet insist that they will be voting ‘No.’ In a press statement issued this week – signed by a number of staff of Tesco Roscommon – the employees say that speculation in last week’s

staff said that they had received some adverse reaction from the public because of the strike speculation. “We have a great relationship with our loyal customers in Roscommon and we want to assure them that we are not planning to strike. We are happy with our conditions (in Tesco) and are satisfied that staff here will vote no.” Mandate are currently balloting around 12,500 staff throughout Ireland because of a pay dispute.

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A group of Irish investors based in the UK have paid €14 milion for Kilronan Castle in Ballyfarnon and Lough Rynn Castle near Mohill – 75 per cent above their asking price – The Sunday Times reported last weekend. The hotels, initially developed by the Hanly Group, were put on the market late last year for about €8 million, but realised significantly more than the asking price as bidders showed strong interest, the newspaper reported. “Bank of Ireland is lending €7.5 million to part-fund the purchase of the hotels, according to Companies Office filings,” the newspaper reported. Lough Rynn is a four-star hotel with 144 bedrooms, split between the original Victorian house and modern blocks. The sale includes 16 holiday homes on the 260acre estate. Kilronan has 84 bedrooms and a leisure centre, as well as 48 holiday homes on the 40-acre grounds.

Roscommon People to the effect that they are likely to strike over pay is “false” and “a misrepresentation of our store.” “We firmly believe that our store is a No vote,” the staff say. They added that they are happy with local management (in Tesco Roscommon). “From speaking among ourselves (to fellow staff) we believe staff in Tesco Roscommon will vote no and have no intention of striking.” The Roscommon

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Jim Power, the renowned economist, will be the guest speaker at a Breakfast Talk hosted by Campion Insurance at the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon town, on Friday, April 29 at 9 am. During the wide-ranging talk, he will address the challenges facing the next government, along with

the issues of the national and global economy. He will also voice his strong opposition to Brexit, ahead of the UK’s forthcoming referendum on pulling out of the European Union, and speak of the implications it would have for Ireland. “My opinion on Brexit is that, if it were to happen, it would create, in the short-term, a lot of nervousness, uncertainty and negativity for Ireland,” Mr. Power said. “The European Union is based on the free movement of goods, people

and capital, so by definition, if one is not a member of the European Union, access to free movement of goods, people and capital would be undermined. “Ireland’s exports about €15.5 billion (a year) in goods to the UK. A lot of that is food. The UK accounts for around 41 per cent of our food and drink exports. So it is our biggest single market for food. “If, post-Brexit, barriers went up to that trade, it would be very bad for rural Ireland, which is heavily dependent on agri-food.”

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Pictured at the recent Athlone Chamber of Commerce Awards in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone were Micheal Curley (Bank of Ireland Manager, Athlone), Lorna Blake (Bank of Ireland), S. Concannon, (Bank of Ireland) and Sean Naughton (Sean Naughton Auctioneers, Roscommon).

Roscommon records highest car sales rise Co. Roscommon recorded the highest annual increase in car sales in the country over the past year, a report has found. The latest edition of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry’s Motor Industry Review said new car registrations in the county rose by 45.1 per cent (from 603 to 875) between the first quarter of 2015 and the same period this year. A strong growth rate was recorded in all counties, with the report concluding that the recovery in new car registrations was continuing. Countrywide, in the first three months of 2016, new car sales amounted to 82,830, an increase of 28.4 per cent on the first quarter of 2015.

Mulligan tops ‘Rich List’ Seamus Mulligan, a south Roscommon resident, remains the richest man in the county, according to The Sunday Times ‘Rich List 2016’. On the list of the 250 richest in Ireland, Mr. Mulligan (55), was placed 37th, having accumulated a fortune of €336 million through pharmaceuticals work. However, the newspaper noted that Mr. Mulligan, who lives at Barrymore, had seen his stake in Jazz Pharmaceuticals slip by a value of €126 million in the past year. “He left the Dublin-based Nasdaq-quoted company last year, having made more than €96 million in share sales,” it said. “The former Elan executive set up Adapt Pharma to focus on the US market.” He has invested in a hotel in Prague and a property in London, it was said. The next Roscommon person on the list was Eddie O’Connor (68), a native of Ballaghaderreen, who placed 169th with estimated wealth of €79 million. Mr. O’Connor runs Mainstream Power, a Dublin energy firm with operations in Chile, South Africa, the UK, Ireland and the Middle East. His 35 per cent stake is worth €79 million, the newspaper said. Also on the list was Tom Morrisroe (51), originally from Ballaghaderreen, but now living in Co. Wicklow. He placed joint 235th, with €56 million. The newspaper reported that Mr. Morrisroe sold his Dublin software firm The Now Factory to IBM in 2013, making him €48 million.

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Governments and elections come and go – the ﬂooding fallout remains SPECIAL REPORT Eoghan Young-Murphy

In December, flooding was at its worst in Co. Roscommon, with vast swaths of land submerged in water and numerous roads impassable. Nearly five months on, however, the effects remain, especially for the farming community. Acres of land remain under water. Grass is not growing as it should. Thousands of euro worth of fodder has been damaged. All told, farmers have suffered a huge financial loss as a result of the impact of the flooding. Fine Gael councillor John Naughten, a farmer at Drum, gave an overview of the situation. “Currently, in the south of the county, there are a significant number of farmers affected, particularly those along the banks of the Shannon and Suck. “Turloughs and loughs have flooded in those areas. A significant portion of farmers’ lands are ungrazable or covered in water. “Farmers are unable to allow stock out on land.” Among the areas in Co. Roscommon that have been particularly flood-hit are Rahara, Lecarrow and Castleplunkett. “Farmers are losing land because of erosion caused near Lough Fushinagh, Rahara,” John Hanley, the chairman of Roscommon IFA, said. The crisis is beginning to take its toll on farmers, he said. “We are into the fifth month of the flooding now: it started at the beginning of December; now we are almost into May. That’s nearly half the year,” he said. “That has caused physical and mental devastation to farmers and their families and businesses. There are still houses being pumped.” During the height of the crisis, many cattle were moved to Roscommon Mart for animal welfare reasons. Almost five months later, many remain cocooned in that environment, said Mr. Hanley, who thanked Maura Quigley, the mart manager, for accommodating them. Independent councillor Laurence Fal-

Declan Conboy pictured on the Tulsk Road, just outside Castleplunkett. Picture: Andrew Fox

lon paints a similarly bleak picture. “The whole county is bad because of wet soil and low temperature,” he said. “Hence, grass is not growing,” he added. “Growth is at least a month behind compared to last year. That is putting a huge cost to farmers because, if there is no grass, you have to substitute (for

feeding).” Sheep are the mainstay of the Roscommon farming industry, and wet weather, as Cllr. Fallon explains, affects the animal considerably. “The very wet winter put an extra cost on farmers because, in order to keep sheep at the right body condition, they have to be fed more substitutes. When

animals are wet and cold, it is hard to keep them in proper condition,” he said. There is no end in sight to the flooding epidemic, and even when it eventually dries, problems will remain, Cllr. Naughten said. “Certainly, there is a significant effect

on the farming community from the extended winter and delays in being able to allow stock out to graze on land, to reduce the fodder cost,” he said. “And there is going to be a significant additional cost on farmers that wouldn’t have been expected at the commencement of the winter months.”

Hanley’s call for new waterways authority < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The three prominent Roscommon farmers who the Roscommon People spoke to last week on the issue of flooding have all urged the Government to do more to alleviate the plight of flood-hit farmers. John Hanley, the chairman of Roscommon IFA, described the response so far as “totally inadequate”. “Whoever the next government is needs to make sure that there is one authority for the waterways of the country,” he said. “There has to be one body to take control and all of the stakeholders, farming community and businesses (should) go under that.” There has been some criticism that flood relief has been too fragmented, involving various bodies and organisations. Some measures have been welcomed, such as a Department of Agriculture scheme that targeted

farmers worst-hit in those areas most severely affected. Those who qualified received assistance to compensate for uninsured direct costs arising where livestock was lost to the floods, along with rental costs incurred where livestock had to be moved off farms due to potential welfare issues, and some repairs to structures and fittings. “They have been of some benefit to farmers who have qualified, but that scheme has ceased now,” Fine Gael councillor John Naughten said. “It should be looked at again in relation to farmers that are currently affected, or those who weren’t affected originally but are now because the situation has extended significantly longer than expected. “There is certainly a need for more measures at this point.” Independent councillor Laurence Fallon agreed, saying that the Government’s response had been “mediocre”. “Where feed was damaged, there was a

compensation mechanism, but you had to show that happened,” he said. “They didn’t make any compensation for flooding and they didn’t make any compensation for loss of grass, which is a problem.” A slight saving grace for farmers, Cllr. Fallon said, was that last year was a “good growing year”, with a “substantial amount of feed around”. Measures that look to the long term must also be taken, he said. “There is a need to do a complete assessment of what has changed with regard to climate change, what has changed with regard to non-maintenance of small rivers and streams for the last 25 years,” the Rahara man said. “That, in itself, is causing a clog-up of water all over the place. There is a need for a proper plan, proper action and immediate action.” In 2011, the Government initiated the Catchment Flooding Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study, which is central to the

medium to long-term strategy for reduction and management of flood risk in Ireland. However, the study is not yet complete, and Cllr. Fallon said: “There is a tendancy to hide behind CFRAM. It’s very easy to say we are waiting to see what CFRAM comes up with.” He said that the study was likely to take another year and that immediate action was required. Roscommon County Council was granted €4.3 million by the Government to deal with damage caused to the county’s roads by the flooding, but Cllr. Fallon noted that this was well short of the €10 million the council had sought. “Based on what has happened, we need that,” he said. “We need to find the money to get us back to where we were two years ago.” Cllr. Fallon said that roads need to be restored and drains need to be tended to. “If we go into another winter without having solved some of these problems, it’s only going to get worse” he warned.

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Former HSE ofﬁces for sale This week Hughes & Company have on offer at Lanesboro Road, Roscommon, above, approximately 25,000 square feet of office space which was the former HSE Offices. The property can be sold on one or two lots to suit. Pat is accepting offers in excess of €500,000 for this property. Contact Pat on 090 6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net.

Spacious home in prime location at Hughes & Co Hughes & Co. are re-advertising at Stonepark, Galway Road, Roscommon; Greenmount House, a large two-storey four bedroomed house which stands on a private elevated ½ acre site. The residence is located just off the main Galway to Roscommon road. Accommodation consists of sitting room, dining room and kitchen. Upstairs consists of four bedrooms and a bathroom. While the house is in need of modernisation, it is prominently located and creating a huge interest. The company are accepting every offer in excess of €110,000. Contact Pat Hughes & Co. on 090 6627003 or phughes2@eircom.net.

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Pat Hughes & Co. have announced that their 16th Annual Machinery Auction will be held on Friday, 27th May at 6 pm at their site at Emoe, Co. Roscommon. Entries are now being accepted. Items already entered are: Massey Ferguson 5525 ’08 1400hrs, Zetor 6211, Zetor 6718, Universal, Ford 4000, Major Topper as new, manure spreader 1 ½ Tonne Amazon, This Massey Ferguson tractor tipping trailer, low loader, round will be up for auction unless balers, hay bobs, rotary mower, previously sold. bale splitter, ploughs, power harrow, cattle trailers, muck spreader, land rollers, potato digger, chain harrow and numerous other items. Please contact the office on 090 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net if you would like to have your items entered. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment as only a certain amount of lots can be accepted.

Top quality land at Rahara with Hughes & Co Approximately 60 acres of top quality land available at Carrowmoney, Rahara, Co. Roscommon. Contact Pat Hughes on 090 6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net.

Townhouse at Abbey Street with Hughes & Co. At Abbey Street, Roscommon, Hughes & Co. have an ideal investment opportunity. A townhouse, which can be easily converted into 2 x 2 bedroomed apartments. For further details please contact the office on 0909 6627003 or e-mail phughes2@eircom.net

Roscommon town property on offer with Pat Hughes Hughes & Company have for sale at The Spinney, Abbey Town, Roscommon, a five bedroomed, two-storey detached residence in excellent condition. For further details or an appointment to view please contact the office. The company are also offering for sale in Roscommon town centre a three bedroomed townhouse, fully furnished and currently let, generating an annual rental income of €7,800. The company is also offering to lease a large number of entitlements. Hughes & Company are urgently looking for all types of property for sale in and around the Roscommon as a result of recent sales. For further information or to arrange viewings, contact Pat Hughes & Co at Abbey Street, Roscommon. Call 090 6627003, fax 090 6626296 or email phughes2@eircom.net.

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NEW TO THE MARKET A MOST ATTRACTIVE 4 B/R DORMER STYLE RESIDENCE OF C.1,660 SQ.FT STANDING ON A LARGE MATURE SITE AREA OF C.0. 69 OF AN ACRE WITH GARAGE SET TO THE SIDE LOCATED AT 21 Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon.

Prime penthouse on the market at Stonecourt David Diffley of Property Partners Earley is this week offering new to the market a quality two bedroomed duplex penthouse apartment located at 21 Stonecourt, The Square, Roscommon. Located on the town square, this spacious apartment has an asking price which reflects the value to be found in the market at the moment. David described the property as “A prime rental and investment property due to its location on the town square. The property is presented for sale in good condition. This is a quality apartment available in a select town centre location and we now invite viewings and offers after €70,000 for immediate sale”. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 6626579, email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

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A most luxurious property finished to a very high standard offering spacious living accommodation throughout together with a generous and mature site area on which stands a spacious detached garage of c. 300 sq.ft. The said property which was constructed c. 1983 is located in a much sought after residential location convenient to Roscommon town on the main Boyle route (N61) and boasts many fine features. Overall this is a select property to come on the market and is an ideal family home for which the Auctioneer invites viewings and all offers to sell. BER: C3. LEGAL: CONLETH HARLOW, MESSERS HARLOW & CO, ST. ALBANS PLACE, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 25939. --------------------------------------------------------------

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“CHESTNUT GROVE” DEVELOPMENT, BESIDE TULSK VILLAGE, CO. ROSCOMMON The Walk Road, Roscommon town. All offers after €145,000 to sell.

Bungalow in prime location in Roscommon David Diffley of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a primely located four bedroomed detached bungalow of approximately 1,380 square feet, with a large office/workshop set to the side, located at The Walk Road, Roscommon town. All offers after €145,000 to sell. David described the property to the Roscommon People earlier this week: “A very attractive bungalow finished to a very high standard and tastefully renovated by its present owners. The residence stands on a large and mature site in this select residential area close to Roscommon town and offers spacious living accommodation throughout. Living accommodation comprises of a weather porch to the front, a reception/hallway, an open plan sitting room, a kitchen/dining room, a sunroom, a utility room, W/C, four bedrooms in all and a family bathroom. “Rarely does such a quality property come to the market in this location and we now invite viewing and all offers after €145,000 to sell.” For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley MIPAV, TRV of Property Partners Earley, Property Partners Earley Roscommon on 090 6626579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@ propertypartners.ie.

Quality semi-detached and detached residences located in a select residential development beside Tulsk village and all amenities. 4 B/R semi detached from €80,000. 4 B/R detached with garage from €105,000. BER: C3 – D2. The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and enquiries. LEGAL: MESSERS KANE TUOHY, GRAND CANAL QUAY, DUBLIN 2. (01) 6722233. --------------------------------------------------------------

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has said that building modular homes for €240,000 is not the way to solve the housing crisis. “We can build houses at €85 per square foot and that is a far more realistic price,” said the TD. He said that there were several things that could be done to address the housing crisis countrywide that would not only solve the problem but would also boost the economy. He also warned the Government that, if the problem was not tackled immediately, things were in danger of getting worse. “People should remember that up to 50,000 people around the country will be getting repossession letters

from banks over the next couple of years, and that could add thousands more to the housing lists,” Deputy Fitzmaurice said. “Banks will have to start listening to people and maybe an equity stake in the house where there is a bad loan might be one solution to that problem.” Deputy Fitzmaurice said that the key to ‘housebuilding’ was credit, and that builders had to be able to access it at reasonable rates. He said that, as well as banks, credit unions had a role to play. “They have €4 billion to €5 billion in assets to invest in this sector and they will have to be brought on board,” he said.

“With regard to young people and access to mortgages, we will have to think outside the box and investigate the possibility of inter-generational mortgages over a long term, like those which are available in countries like Austria.” Local authorities have a central role to play, Deputy Fitzmaurice said. “There should be financial incentives for local authorities who can make ‘voids’ available as quickly as possible while those who are lagging behind would be penalised,” he said. ‘Voids’ are council houses that have been vacant for a long time and need repair or refurbishment to make them habitable.

Appeal to public to use new car park < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

A local councillor has encouraged people to use the new car park beside Roscommon County Council’s offices in Roscommon town because she feels it is not being utilised. When the new €15 million headquarters of the local authority was built last year, a car park with 120 spaces was built nearby, directly behind Main Street. It is for the public’s use. Cllr. Kathleen Shanagher said: “We are advertising all the time about the free parking in Roscommon town. “But yet when you want to get into town and drop into the post office or hop into the bank, you can’t get a parking space because unfortunately people are parking

long-term all day long in the Main Street. “I would encourage people to use the new car park to allow people that come into town shopping with older people in our community to park their car and (for example) let their mother or father out within easy access of the shops.” Cllr. Shanagher noted the proximity of the new car park to the town centre. “I would like to create an awareness of this fantastic new car park that is available with 100 metres of Main Street,” she said. “There are two access points to it – one into the Market Square and one into Main Street.” A further car park has also been built, following the demolition of an extension to the Courthouse nearby. It has 70 spaces and will open in the next two weeks.

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS TO LET QUALITY 2 B/R RETIREMENT APARTMENTS LOCATED AT OAKWOOD RETIREMENT

VILLAGE, HAWTHORNE DR, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN There were plenty of vacant spaces in the new car park in Roscommon town this week.

Final offers invited for prime Ballymoe lands John Earley of Property Partners Earley Roscommon is this week inviting final offers for a compact parcel of lands containing approximately 20 acres with the benefit of a substantial farmyard and a derelict one-storey residence located at Ballyglass South, Ballymoe, Co. Galway selling with the benefit of approximately €4,000 of entitlements and greening value. Final offers after €125,000 are now invited. For further details or to arrange maps, contact John Earley FIPAV of Property Partners Earley, Stone Court, The Square, Roscommon on 090 6626579 or email jearley@ propertypartners.ie or log onto www.propertypartners.ie.

Modular homes not the solution to housing crisis – Fitzmaurice

Just 45 planning permissions for houses in Roscommon last year Primely located 2 B/R retirement apartments located adjacent to the established Oakwood Nursing Home. The units are finished to a turnkey standard and have the benefit of safe and secure living accommodation with additional care services available from the adjacent nursing home if desired. Ground and 1st floor apartments available. Rent: €450 per month. Lease duration negotiable. We now invite enquiries and viewings. BER: D1.

< EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Only 45 planning permissions for new houses were granted in Co. Roscommon last year, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO), with no evidence of a ‘building boom’ returning. This was an almost 10 per cent decrease on the 55 granted in 2014. There was a sharp reduction in the number

granted in the final quarter of 2015, with just eight granted, all for one-off houses. In the third quarter of the year, 22 applications were given the go-ahead: 21 for one-off houses, the other being for a ‘multi-development house’. In the second quarter of the year, seven one-off houses were given the green light and, in the first quarter, eight similar applications were granted.

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< PRESSURE TREATED STAKES FOR SALE: • 6ft stakes 4inch only €2.40 per stake or bale of 70 for €160 delivered • 5ft stakes 3inch only €2 per stake or bale of 100 for €180 delivered • Pressure treated Larch Strainers 8ft 7-10inch only €11 delivered or bale of 25 only €250 delivered • 200 meter rolls barbed wire €25 per roll • 100 meter 3ft sheep wire €90 per roll. Also staples and nails available. Contact Tom on 086 2628439. < FOR SALE: Bales of 2014 silage. Ballinagare area. Tel: 094 98 70229. < FOR SALE: Quality bales of silage. €18 per bale. Ballinlough area. Tel: 087 6335774.

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< FOR SALE: New complete double divan bed including leather base and headboard, memory foam pocket sprung mattress. Still in packaging. Retail €950, will sell for €240 including free delivery. Tel: 086 4438919.

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PLANNINGS

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Rathcroghan Designs intend on applying for Planning Permission on behalf of Paul Groarke to construct slatted shed together with all associated site works at Cloonmullin Td., Loughglynn Co. Roscommon. Signed: Martin Dowd, Rathcroghan Designs, Ballyconboy, Ballinagare, Co Roscommon Tel: 086 2328484

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Tommy Lynch, intend to apply for planning permission to construct a new access road to facilitate access to existing forestry plantation. The proposed access road shall have a bell-mouth entrance at public road and external turn table, together with all ancillary site development works at Mullen, Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Richard Middleton, Middleton Engineering, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

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086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Adam Dybkowski intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Mount Prospect, Fuerty, County Roscommon. The development will consist of: 1. Existing Garage demolition; 2. Existing House partial demolition; 3. Existing House extension with domestic garage and all associated site works. Signed:

Roscommon Office: 118 Abbeyville, Galway Road, Roscommon. M: 086 2102190. T: 090 66 65832. E: adam@apk.ie The Planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, 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.

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

www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We, Roscommon Gaels GAA Club intend to apply for Permission for a revised single storey pitch side building consisting of 4 no. dressing rooms, ancillary rooms and toilet block from that previously granted under planning reference PD/15/114 along with connections to services and all other associated site works at: Lisnamult Td, Roscommon, Co Roscommon. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd., Engineers & Architects. Ph (090) 66 34421 Fax: (090) 66 34423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, 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 Ballyboughan & Carrownabrickna, Racecourse Road, Co. Roscommon We, Shuttington Holdings Limited intend to apply for planning permission for (i) Retention of first floor storage and staff facilities area in the existing storage building c.53 sq.m and (ii) Permission for construction of new link corridor between existing convenience shop building and storage building c.10 sq.m, Glazed entrance porch (6.4 sq.m) and refurbishment of our existing convenience shop including internal layout changes, new window on Northern elevation and all associated works. Signed: APS Consulting & Engineering Limited. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FAMILY CIRCLE DATE: 24/04/2016 FIRST PRIZE €50: Christine Woodhams, c/o K. Hoare SECOND PRIZE €25: Noel Coyle, c/o K. Hoare THIRD PRIZE €20: Paul Grehan, c/o K. Hoare 8 RESIDUAL PRIZES OF €10 EACH: Holly, c/o Frances Finishing Touches; Jacko Rice, c/o Marion Rice; Padraig Mee, c/o K. Collins; K. Gately, c/o K. Hoare; Bridie, c/o K. Finan; Elaine Campbell, c/o K. Collins; Paul Byron, c/o R. Walshe; Mary Fogarty, c/o K. Hoare. 5 PROMOTORS PRIZES OF €5 EACH: Aaron Dimambzo; Kathleen Hoare; Kirsty Dimambzo; Kathleen Gordon; Thomas Hoare TOTAL RECEIPTS: €540 TOTAL PRIZES: €200

THANKGIVINGS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for 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. Many thanks. M.F. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for 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. Many thanks. A.H.

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Please reply to Box No: 884, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon Starting date will be 9th May

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Micheal and Emer Healy intend to apply for Permission for the construction of a two storey extension and renovations, to an existing dwelling house along with the demolition of existing outbuildings within the curtilage of the existing dwelling and the installation of a septic tank and percolation area along with connections to services and all other associated site works at: Grange Beg Td, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd., Engineers & Architects, Galway Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. Ph (090) 66 34421 Fax: (090) 66 34423 Email: info@collinsboydeng.com The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

LEGAL SECRETARY REQUIRED PART-TIME POSITION Please reply to Box No 875, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

VERY POWERFUL NOVENA TO ST. EXPEDITE WHEN YOU ARE IN URGENT NEED PRAY TO SAINT EXPEDITE Our dear martyr and protector Saint Expedite, you who know what is necessary and what is urgently needed, I beg you to intercede before the Holy Trinity, that is your Grace, my request will be granted. (request - clearly express whtat you want and ask him to find a way to get it to you). May I receive your Blessings and favours in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. If Saint Expedite grants your request, place a prayer in the paper, thanking Saint Expedite, his name and fame will grow. Amen. Thank you so much Saint Expedite for answering my requests. Thank you. I am very grateful to you. Amen. J.C.

PLANNING EXTRA

Closing date for receipt ofapplications: Thursday 5th May 2016

Roscommon Town. Experience essential.

THANKSGIVING NOTICES PRAYER TO ST. PADRE PIO O St. Pio, I come to you today knowing that you are truly a miracle worker. As one who is close to Jesus, I ask that you would pray for these my intentions (state your intentions here). I pray with the words of Pope John II, as I beg for your prayers on my behalf. Glorious, humble and beloved Padre Pio, teach us we pray, humility of heart, so that we may be counted among the little ones of the Gospel to whom the Father promised to reveal the mysteries of his Kingdom. Help us to pray without certain that God knows what we need even before we ask Him. Obtain for us the eyes of faith that will help us recognise in the poor and suffering, the very face of Jesus. Sustain us in the hour of trouble and trial and if we fall, let us experience the joy of the Sacrament of Forgivness. Grant us your tender devotion to Mary, Mother of Jesus and our mother, accompany us on our earthly pilgrimage toward the Blessed homeland, where we hope to arrive to contemplate forever the Glory of the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen. In closing St. Pio, we pray the prayer you composed for confidence and trust in God’s mercy. O Lord we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in your divine mercy and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of your Church. Help us to love you with a pure and contrite heart and to humble ourselves beneath your cross as we climb the mountain of Holiness, carrying our cross that leads to Heavenly glory. May we receive you with great faith and love in Holy Communion and allow you to act in us as you desire for your greater glory. O Jesus most adorable heart and eternal fountain of divine love, may our prayer find favour before the divine majesty of your Heavenly Father. Amen. All glory be to the Father and the son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. St. Padre Pio, pray for us. Amen. B.C.

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LEGAL NOTICE FOLIO: COUNTY: LANDS:

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Folio 13094 Galway Property situate in the Townland of BALLYGAR known as The Gospel Hall REGISTERED OWNER: THOMAS W. CORNWALL, DIGBY P. FRENCH and RALPH WALKER In the matter of The Registration of Title Act 1964 In the matter of An Application of Carmel otherwise Margaret Carmel O’Rourke of Ballygar, County Galway. For Registration as Owner with an Absolute Title. Application No. D2014LR133158T TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take Notice that Carmel otherwise Margaret Carmel O’Rourke of Ballygar, Co. Galway has lodged an application under Section 49 of the above Act to be registered as full owner with an absolute title of folio 13094 COUNTY GALWAY as described above. The map may be inspected at this Registry. All persons objecting to such registration are hereby required to file their objections in writing within one calendar month from the date of publication of this notice. In the absence of objection or in the event of any objection not being sustained registration will be effected. Dated this the 27th day of April 2016 GERALDINE SWEENEY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL THE PROPERTY REGISTRATION AUTHORITY CHANCERY STREET DUBLIN 7.

€100 grants for cemeteries criticised < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Thirteen cemetery committees in Co. Roscommon have been allocated grants of just €100 for maintaining their graveyards this year, with two councillors condemning the news. Roscommon County Council’s head of roads and transportation, Eugene Dwyer, said that 88 committees had been allocated a total of €35,000 in cemetery improvement and maintenance grants for 2016. Speaking at meetings of the Athlone, Boyle and Roscommon municipal districts, Mr. Dwyer accepted that the individual amounts were “very small”, but added that everybody who applied “got something”. The overall amount allocated was grossly insufficient, said Cllr. Valerie Byrne, and should be increased next year. “The amount of work that the council are getting for that €35,000 is just something else,” said the Independent. “The committees in those cemeteries are maintaining them, cutting grass shrubbery and trees, and rebuilding walls. Everything is being looked after. “We want to compliment those committees for doing that, and taking an interest in people who have gone before us. “I would like to see if that money could be raised next year from €35,000. It’s very, very small money.” Sinn Féin councillor Michael Mulligan voiced similar views. He proposed that, for next year, grants be a minimum of €200. This was seconded by Cllr. Byrne and agreed by Boyle Municipal District members. The largest grants allocated this year were €900 each for St Joseph’s, Castlerea; Ardcarne, near Boyle; and Ballinderry, Fourmilehouse.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES CLABBY Bridie Circular Road, Roscommon In loving memory of Bridie who died on 4th May 2005 (11th Anniversary)

Hold her, O Jesus in thine arms And let her henceforth be A messenger of love between Our human hearts and Thee.

Fondly remembered by her family. Anniversary Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon on Wednesday 4th May at 10.30am.

NAUGHTON Marian Tullamore and Knockcroghery (4th Anniversary)

SWAN (nee Lynch)

Lena Abbeytown, Roscommon and 38 Irishtown, Athlone 17th Anniversary occurs on the 28th of April

In memory of a dear mother How dearly we loved you and prayed you might live, But Jesus beckoned and we had to give.

Always loved and remembered by Dympna. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A silent grief that is in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories left behind.

Thanks for the memories, Helen and Lynne. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No one knows the pain we bear, When we all meet and you’re not there. We talk, we laugh, we play our part, But behind it all lie broken hearts. Dearly loved – Sadly missed

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th May at 7pm in St. Patrick’s Church, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon. Also remembering our dear sister Anne Loved and missed by all your family.

Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade because a loved one’s gone. Those we love, Can never be more than a thought apart, For as long as there is a memory, They’ll live on in the heart.

You are always in our prayers and thoughts, son Patrick and daughter-in-law Elaine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, But love leaves a memory that no one can steal.

Forever in our hearts, granddaughters Fiona and Sorcha.

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NEILAN Kathleen

FLYNN Leo

MULLOOLY Ann

Muff, Castlecoote Who passed away on 29th April 2015

Kilmore, Ballygar, Co. Galway Who passed away on 30th April 2010 (6th Anniversary)

Clooneenbane, Roscommon

Christy, Ann, Seán, Tomás, Alan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren, would like to thank all who sympathised with us on the loss of Kathleen. We miss her presence in our lives. We thank Henry Hamrock, who handled mam’s Funeral with grace and dignity. Sincere thank you to all who called, travelled long distances and our neighbours who brought food to our home. Grateful thanks to Fr. Kazimir and Fr. McLoughlin who concelebrated the Funeral Mass and Burial. We thank also Sr. Christine, Johnny Gallagher and the choir who made her Mass so beautiful. We also remember the Late Fr. John Leogue P.P. Thank you to those who sent Mass Cards, letters of sympathy and kind messages. Special thanks to the gravediggers who prepared Kathleen’s final resting place with such care and attention. Thank you to Oscar, PJ and Mary Leyden for providing refreshments. Sincere thanks to all the staff of Roscommon Hospital and Sacred Heart Home, Dr. O’Mara and the Late Dr. P. McHugh. We will be forever grateful to all the staff in Bon Secours and to Sr. Mary Margaret for their kindness and professional care of Kathleen over the years. We especially thank the Public Health nurses who attended to mam over the years and recently to nurse Mary Tiernan. A special thank you to Ann Corcoran who cared for mam over the years. It is much appreciated and will never be forgotten. To all the wonderful staff of Dr. Hanratty and Dr. Crosbie surgeries and nurses - a sincere thank you. We will be forever thankful to Charlie, Joe and the staff of RosMed Pharmacy, Roscommon. 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 will be offered for the intentions of all. Kathleen’s First Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday May 1st in Fuerty Church at 11.30am.

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

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary and family. Anniversary Mass on Friday 6th May at 7.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar.

RATTIGAN Thomas Corlackin, Creggs (6th Anniversary)

Every day in some small way, Memories of you come our way, Though absent, You are always near, Still missed, still loved, and always dear.

Remembered always by his wife Ann, family and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 1st May at 11.30am in Kilbegnet Church.

KELLY Larry Feevaghmore, Dysart, Co. Roscommon Died 30th April 1997 (19th Anniversary)

Memories grow deeper, As time travels on, We long for the face and the smile that is gone, When we think of your sayings and picture your smile, We feel you’re not lost dad, Just gone for a while.

Loved and missed by Denis, Marie, Teresa, Phyllis and Valerie. Anniversary Mass on Thursday 28th April in Dysart Church at 7.30pm.

The family of the late Ann Mullooly would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Roscommon Hospital, the staff of the HSE Roscommon Home Services and also Drumderrig Nursing Home. Thank you to Fr. Leahy, Fr. Glennon and Donie Gunning for the Funeral Mass Service. Thank you to Ann Corcoran and Eoin Kenny for the choir and to all the gravediggers who prepared Ann’s final resting place. Thank you to Hannon’s Hotel for the food. Thank you to Tom and Pat Smyth, Undertakers, Roscommon who took care of all the Removal and Funeral arrangements. Thank you to anyone who took part or helped out in any way, it is much appreciated. Ann’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Friday 29th April at 7.30pm in Cloverhill Church.

MANNION Carmel Cartron, Kilteevan, Roscommon 10th Anniversary 1st May 2010

You can only have one mother, Patient, kind and true, No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you. Sad are the hearts that loved you, Silent tears that fall, Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us lovely memories, We will treasure through the years.

WINSTON Michael Mullymucks, Roscommon 1st Anniversary - 22nd April 2016

Michael’s wife Anthonine, daughters Emma, Leah and Amy and grandchild Katelyn, would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all those who helped and supported us on our sad loss and sympathised with us on our bereavement. A special word of thanks to Roscommon County Council for providing the Guard of Honour and friends that prepared his final resting place so beautifully and for their help and support. Thanks to An Garda Siochana for their kindness and help and directing traffic. A special word of thanks to our wonderful and kind family, friends and neighbours who helped and supported the family during this difficult time and to all those who prepared and brought refreshments and food to our home and to Gleeson’s Restaurant for their help also. A special word of thanks to Fr. Browne, Fr. Christopher Byrne, Fr. Joe Fitzgerald and Fr. McLoughlin for a lovely Mass. Sincere thank you to all who sent Mass Cards, flowers, letters of sympathy, called to the house and made phone calls. Thank you to the staff of Roscommon Community College and Scoil Mhuire National School for their support. Thank you to Nicola and Pat McDonagh, Undertakers for their professional and dignified manner in which they carried out the Funeral arrangements. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. Michael will be forever loved and missed by his wife and children. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

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Loved and missed so much by daughter Sharon and granddaughter Shauna. 10th Anniversary Mass for Carmel and Jack on 30th April at 7 o’clock in Derrane Church.

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WALSH Doreen

FEERICK Etna and Myles

BEATTIE Mary

COYNE John James

10 Antogher Road, Roscommon 1st Anniversary - 10th May

Doorty, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon (3rd and 2nd Anniversaries)

Turlough, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon Who passed away on 28th March 2016

Milltown, Dysart, Co. Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Those who loved you dearly, Are the ones who can’t forget. We often sit and think of you, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Deeply loved and sadly missed by son Barry, daughters Becky and AnneMarie, family and friends. Anniversary Mass will be offered on Sunday 1st of May at 12.15pm.

JOYCE Thomas (16th Anniversary)

In loving memory of our dear father, Tom Joyce, Ballymoe, Co. Galway who died on 1st May 2000 Also remembering our brother Paddy Joyce who passed away on July 4th 2012 Just a prayer from the family who loved you. Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Sadly missed by Tommy, Mickie, Maureen, Chrissie, Eileen, Sean, Stephen, Cyril, Carmel and Sheila, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

THE IRISH BLESSING May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall softly on your fields And until we meet again May you keep safe in the gentle loving arms of God.

Always loved and remembered by your loving family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 1st May at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Fourmilehouse.

ENRIGHT Pauline

CORCORAN Willie

Cloontuskert, Ballyleague, Co. Roscommon 30th April 2015 On the First Anniversary of mam’s death, we the family, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our relatives, neighbours and friends, who travelled from near and far to be with us on our recent sad loss. Thank you to the many people who sent Mass Cards, made phone calls and sent messages of sympathy. Thank you to the management, doctors, nurses and all the wonderful staff in the Sacred Heart Hospital for the care and attention that was given to mam during her stay there. Many thanks to Fr. Sean Beirne, Fr. Larney Shine and Fr. John McManus for all their visits and especially to Fr. John for celebrating a beautiful Funeral Mass. A special word of thanks to Pat Smyth, Undertakers and the gravediggers for their help and professional service. Thanks to St. Faithleach’s Football Club for the use of the premises and also to Alan Horohoe for providing the beautiful meal. As it would not be possible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Pauline’s First Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday 30th April at 7pm in Ballyleague Church.

Ballygurry, Knockcroghery (6th Anniversary) Died 2nd May 2010

Just a prayer from those who love you Just a memory ever true In our hearts you will live forever Because we thought the world of you.

Always remembered by his wife Martina and family. Anniversary Mass in St. John’s Church, Lecarrow at 11.30am on Sunday 1st May.

DUKE John Joe Aughagad, Castlecoote (10th Anniversary)

In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and granddad John Joe, late of Aughagad, Castlecoote, who died on 5th May 2006 Loving and kind in all his ways Upright and just to the end of his days Sincere and true in heart and mind Beautiful memories he left behind.

Sadly missed by Mary B and family. Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Fuerty on Monday 2nd May 2016 at 12 o’clock.

The family of the late Mary Beattie, would like to take this opportunity to convey our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement. Sincere thanks to all those who attended Mary’s Removal, Funeral Mass and Burial. To those who travelled long distances, sent Mass Cards, letters of condolence and floral tributes - a kind word of thanks. To all our neighbours and friends who helped with traffic management and provided and served food, we are very grateful. Many thanks to the management and staff of the Hodson Bay Hotel who provided catering services. To the gravediggers for preparing Mary’s final resting place, thank you. A special thanks to Fr. Ray Milton, Fr. Donal Morris and Deacon Willie Gacquin who celebrated the Funeral Mass and Burial. Thanks also to Fr. Tom Beirne, Fr. Michael Breslin, Fr. Michael Donnelly and Fr. Bernie Costolloe who attended Mary’s Removal. To the choir and organist for their music and singing. Our sincere thanks to Pat and Tom Smyth of Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their courteous and professional service. Special thanks to the staff of Portiuncula Hospital and UCHG and D. Alex Robinson for their care and kindness to Mary during her illness. Thanks to her carer who cared for her over the past year. As it would be impossible to thank everyone personally, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our sincere gratitude and appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Mary’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Sunday 1st May 2016 at the Church of the Mary Immaculate, Rahara at 10am.

In loving memory of John James, who died on 24th April 2014 Your memories are so precious Your presence missed so much. You will always be remembered and missed by all of us. Our thoughts are always with you in a very special way Not just on your Anniversary But every single day. No matter how life changes No matter what we do A special place within our hearts Will always be with you.

Sadly missed, loved and remembered by your sisters Agnes and Margaret, family and friends. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Dysart on Friday 6th May at 7.30pm.

Christy Ring Cup Round 1 Roscommon 2-20 Derry 0-15 All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship Final Down 1-6 Roscommon 0-6 TG4 Connacht Ladies IFC Roscommon 1-15 Sligo 2-6 Adult Football League Division 1 (O’Rourke Cup) Elphin 2-15 Western Gaels 2-15 Clann na nGael 1-11 St. Brigid’s 0-8 Roscommon Gaels 1-15 Strokestown 0-15 Kilmore 3-11 Pádraig Pearses 1-10 Boyle 0-14 Oran 1-8 Adult Football League Division 2 (O’Gara Cup) Tulsk Lord Edwards 2-17 Michael Glavey’s 3-12 St. Croan’s 2-13 Kilbride 2-11 St. Faithleach’s 2-18 Eire Óg 0-15 St. Dominic’s 0-14 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-10 Fuerty 3-14 Clann na nGael 1-9 Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) Creggs 2-17 St. Michael’s 1-3 Kilglass Gaels 1-12 St. Aidan’s 0-12 Ballinameen 3-9 St. Brigid’s 2-1

GAA Fixtures Saturday, April 30th Irish Daily Star National Camogie League Division 3 Final At Kinnegad: Roscommon v Armagh. 2 pm Christy Ring Cup Round 2 At Pearse Park, Dunlody: Antrim v Roscommon. 3.30 pm Adult Football League Division 4 (5 pm unless stated) At Strokestown: Strokestown v St Barry’s At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St Croan’s At Rockfield: Oran v Clann na nGael At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v St. Dominic’s At Abbey Park: Boyle v St. Ronan’s. 7 pm Adult Football League Division 5 (5 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Kilmore At Kilbride: Kilbride v St. Aidan’s At Mulhern Park: Fuerty v Roscommon Gaels At Ballinameen: Ballinameen v St. Joseph’s (Kilteevan) Adult Football League Division 6 (5 pm) At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Shannon Gaels At James Timothy Park: Éire Óg v St Barry’s Sunday, May 1st Connacht Senior Football Championship Round 1 At Gaelic Park, New York: New York v Roscommon. 4 pm (9 pm Irish time)

Underage Fixtures Thursday, April 28th U-14 Football League Division 1 (7 pm unless stated) At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Ciaran’s At Kiltoom: Boyle v St. Brigid’s U-14 Football League Division 2 (7 pm unless stated) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v Elphin At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v Kilmore/Shannon Gaels At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v St. Aidan’s U-14 Football League Division 3 (7 pm unless stated) At Strokestown: Strokestown v Éire Óg At Western-Gaels: Western-Gaels v Tulsk Lord Edwards At Kilbride GAA Park: Kilbride v Kilglass Gaels/St. Barry’s U-14 Football League Division 4 (8.15 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Boyle At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Croan’s Friday, April 29th Minor Football League Division One Knockout At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s. 7 pm Minor Football League Division Two Knockout At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Éire Óg. 7 pm Minor Football League Division Three Knockout At Rockfield: Oran v Western-Gaels. 7 pm Saturday, April 30th U-12 Spring League Division 1 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle. 2 pm U-12 Spring League Division 2 At O’Rourke Park: Castlerea St. Kevin’s v St. Dominic’s. 2 pm U-12 Spring League Division 5 At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v Boyle 3.30 pm U-12 Spring League Division 6 At Kilronan Park: St. Ronan’s v St. Dominic’s. 11 am Monday, May 2nd The Pepper Mill Minor Hurling Championship K/O Stages At Athleague: Four Roads v Pádraig Pearses. 7 30 pm Eurona Brisknet U-14 Hurling Feile K/O Stage At Athleague: Four Roads v Athleague\Tremane. 6 pm

Roscommon People Friday 29 April 2016

SportsPeople Roscommon ready for bite at Big Apple Connacht SFC First Round: New York v Roscommon on Sunday, May 1st at Gaelic Park, New York at 4 pm (9 pm Irish time) < SEAMUS DUKE

oscommon begin

their 2016 championship campaign with a trip to New York on Sunday to take on the home side. In many ways this is a good way to get back into action after what was a very successful league campaign that ended on a slightly sour note against Kerry. Roscommon’s primary aim in the league was to preserve their Division One status and they did that with two rounds to spare, which was a marvellous achievement. The losses against Mayo and Kerry showed Roscommon just how far they have to travel before they can compete at the very top level, but now that the championship has started, an appearance in the Connacht final in July is a very legitimate ambition. Anything other than a fairly emphatic win in this opening round game would be a setback and as long as the players take it seriously (which they will) they should have no problems in Gaelic Park. Injuries mean there will probably be a number of changes in defence – particularly in the half-back line – and in midfield, but the

attack looks strong. Geoffrey Claffey played in New York in 2011 and looks likely to be the goalkeeper again on Sunday. Seanie McDermott, Neil Collins and Niall McInerney will be the full-back line, but outside them there may be changes. David Keenan, John McManus, Sean Mullooly, Gary Patterson and Brian Murtagh are in line for call-ups as there are injuries to Ronan Stack, Ronan Daly, Seanie Purcell and Davy Murray. Fintan Cregg looks likely to partner Niall Daly at midfield while up front Conor Devaney, Cian Connolly, Ciaran Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh, Senan Kilbride and Cathal Cregg look likely to start, with Donie Smith back on the panel and likely to see some action too. James McDermott, the returning Niall Carty and Cathal McHugh, Tom Corcoran and Cathal Compton will also be hoping to feature at some stage. New York are managed this year by JJ O’Halloran, a Cavan man who has played football for New York in the past. As usual New York have a high turnover of players from one year to the next and their lack of challenge games has proven a stumbling block

in the past as they prepare for the championship. Captain of the New York team is Galway man Johnny Duane who is a very accomplished player and who has played in the Connacht Championship for the past four years. Ex-Galway hurler Johnny Glynn is also on the panel as is former Longford player Enda Williams. Gerard McCartan and Keith Quinn from Down both played last year and may feature. Speaking to GAA people in New York over the past few weeks, reports are that the team have been training hard for this game. In the past New York have usually come up well short of their opposition, however they gave Galway a real fright in 2010 and Leitrim a scare on another occasion. Roscommon players and management should be far too professional to slip up here and while the opening 20 minutes could be a battle, Roscommon’s superior fitness and ring-craft after a successful season in Division One should mean a comfortable win. Match odds: New York 25/1; Roscommon 1/500; Draw 66/1.

Neil: ‘New York won’t be a holiday for players’ < SEAMUS DUKE

Neil Collins (pictured in action recently against Kerry) has been one of the Roscommon stalwarts over the past three years. In 2016 he has made the full-back position his own. His partnership with Seanie McDermott and Niall McInerney helped Roscommon copperfasten their place in the Allianz NFL Division One for 2017. After the recent league semifinal loss to Kerry, the championship is now the focus. The Castlerea St. Kevin’s man says that while the trip to New York is a nice experience for supporters, the

sole objective for the players and management is to win the game. “We are looking forward to the trip to New York, but it won’t be much of a holiday for us! We are going out to win the match and we will leave the socialising to the supporters. We have been working hard since the league defeat and we are just concentrating on beating New York this weekend. “Overall you have to say it was a great league for us…to have retained our place in the division was a great achievement. I know the Kerry game didn’t go so well but we knew we were safe and our focus may have

turned to the championship. “The league is great but you are judged on how you get on in the championship and Roscommon have not done so well in recent years, so we are really focused on a good run this year. But it is one game at a time and we are not looking beyond this game on Sunday. It’s a game we are expected to win and we have to guard against any complacency. “We have to give New York full respect. But it is all about our own performance and how we play and if we perform to our best then we should win the game – and that’s the objective.”

Prediction: Roscommon.

Fergal’s in a New York state of mind… < SEAMUS DUKE

To quote the Billy Joel classic, Fergal O’Donnell –and Kevin McStay – are in a “New York state of mind.” A game against New York is a classic ‘no win prospect’ for Roscommon management (and players). Win by a wide margin and people will say New York were not up to much anyway; win narrowly and people will say Roscommon are poor. Roscommon will travel this weekend with a panel of 28

players to win a first-round Connacht Championship game and joint manager Fergal O’Donnell knows that to get out with a win and a good performance thrown in is what is required. “We will be travelling with 28 fit players. They are in good shape and we have a lot of work done. The league didn’t finish the way we wanted against Kerry but we got what we wanted out of the league in that we will be in Division One again in 2017. We have to concentrate on the championship now and

we are ready for our trip to New York.” Once again injuries are a worry and only players who are fit will be brought this weekend. “I am worried by the amount of players who are out of contention, particularly in defence. Davy Murray is now a major doubt while Ronan Stack, Seanie Purcell and Ronan Daly are all definitely out. Conor Daly has left the panel. But look, this means that the door is open for lads like David Keenan, John McManus and Brian Murtagh,

and that’s what a panel is there for.” When you add the names of those players out to Enda Smith, Ultan Harney, Cathal Shine and Ian Kilbride, the squad strength is certainly being tested this weekend. It wouldn’t be typical if Fergal wasn’t expressing some wariness of the New York challenge! “We know little about them except that they have a huge turnover of players every year but this year they have a few names who have been there

for the past few years. We know that their captain, Johnny Duane, has played championship football for Galway for the past four or five years and is an excellent player. “They have a number of players who played championship here, so they will be strong. Last year against Galway they lost fairly heavily but it was only at the end that Galway pulled away. After 22 minutes the score was two points each so they can be sticky opponents and they are used to playing and training on

the AstroTurf pitch.” Fergal says that Roscommon are going out to New York to win – and deliver a performance. “We are going out expecting to win, for sure. We know that our performances against Mayo and Kerry were not good, but we played well in other games recently. We are not expecting an easy ride at the weekend but we want to win and play well too and I think we are capable of doing that. It’s all about qualifying for the next round.”

Roscommon People Friday 29 April 2016

SportsPeople This weekend’s action: Racing today continues at Punchestown, and continues on until Saturday with a 3.40pm start today and tomorrow. Racing will start at the earlier time of 2.35pm on Saturday. On Sunday Sligo opens its programme for 2015 with the action on the level stalls opening at 2.20pm for the first. Bank Holiday Monday sees the Curragh stage a flat card off at 2.05pm featuring the Astahi and Mooresbridge Stakes, both Group 3 races. There is also national hunt card at Down Royal starting at 2.25pm. Ballinrobe launch its 2015 season on Tuesday with an all national hunt evening card. Punchestown is forecasting good to yielding and at Sligo on Sunday the going is expected to be soft, soft to yeilding. On Monday the going at the Curragh will good, good to firm and good to firm in Down Royal. The flat season is getting back into full swing with the first of the cross channel classics, the Newmarket 2000 Guineas, up for decision on Saturday and the 1000 Guineas on Sunday.

Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Week Review Tuesday: BoyleSports Champion Chase Day The week’s racing started with a win for Wish Ye Didn’t trained by banks specialist Enda Bolger. The 7–Y-O mare also won last year race and Peter Maher’s Enniskillen was 2nd once more with Bolger’s Strangford Lough 3rd. It was three in a row for Nina Carberry. The first Grade 1 race of the meeting, Champion Novice Hurdle, provided the first shock of the meeting with defeat for the Willie Mullins’ hot pot Yorkhill. Jessica Harrington and Barry Geraghty provided owner JP McManus with a quick double as 14/1 shot, came late to catch Petit Mouchoir on the line by ½l with Brain Power 4½l away in 3rd. More pain for the punter in the handicap hurdle as 25/1 outsider Tempo Mac beat Ancient Sands and To Choose 4½l and 1½l. In the highlight of the meeting, the Champion Chase, Tom George’s English raider God’s Own, a winner here in 2014, beat another Mullins hotshot Vautour into second place with the ever green Simonsig in third. The Land Rover Bumper went to the Robert Tyner’s Couer De Lion a 22/1 outsider who won by ½l from the favourite, English raider Jenkins and Noel Meade’s Moulin A Vent. In the penultimate race, the Growise Novice Chase, Andy Lynch, Davy Russell and owner Chris Jones gained ample compensation for the Cheltenham debacle when Zabana finished in front of the Gigginstown pair Outlander and Sub Lieutenant. There was some relief for punters at last in the bumper when the favourite Cilaos Emery held on by ½l under PW Mullins to beat Someday and Blairs Cove.

Creggs RFC Report

Wednesday: Gold Cup Chase Day Yesterday in the opening Martinstown Opportunity Final was won for the third time by Shamiran trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin and ridden by Niall Kelly at 12/1. The horse was ridden to victory in the race 4 years ago by Ian McCarthy and last year by Andrew Ring when trained by Stephen Nolan. Luke Dempsey was the overall winner of the series will form part of the Irish Jockeys’ Team which travels to Australia in August as result of his win. Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power combined with Woodland Opera to repeat their win of last year with Walk To Freedom in the Conditions Hurdle. Woodland Opera who beat Val De Ferbert and Baden 2l and a neck. Another Grade 1 winner for WP Mullins in the Novice Hurdle with Bellshill leading Coney Island and Sandymount Duke home by ½l and 3l. In the Punchestown Gold Cup the English raider Cue Card ran a disappointing 4th with John Kiely’s Galway Plate winner Carlingford Lough leading Djakadam and Don Poli home by 4½l and 2l at 12/1. Punchestown Today Racing opens today with a race a wide open 25 runner handicap hurdle with the layers going 8/1 the field and best left alone. Next up is a Handicap Chase which is very open and a chance is taken with Days Hotel. Today also sees the running of the longest race in the islands with the 4m 1f La Touche, 11 go to post, run over the cross country course. The King of Cross Country Enda Bolger runs 3 Josies Orders, Quantitiveeasing and Cantlow. Quantitiveeasing is getting 9lbs from Josies Orders and may make it count but the banks will favour Peter Maher’s Ballyboker Bridge and he is given a last chance to win under Andrew Lynch. Thistlecrack gives the Grade 1 World Series Hurdle a miss and Mouse Morris’s Alpha Des Obeaux looks to have a great chance but Shaneshill will have a say in the finish. Value for money looks an e/w bet on the aptly named English raider If In Doubt. A 25 runner handicap hurdle is next up and at 10/1 the field again best left alone. In the other Grade 1 on the cards The Ryanair Chase Willie Mullins, Ruby Walsh and the Ricci’s look to hold all the aces once again with Douvan who will be long odds on. In the closing bumper Kate Harrington rides Sunni May for her mother Jessica and has been disappointing to date but is given another chance. Tomorrow’s feature Champion Hurdle has only six runners and Identity Thief is my selection to win from Fethard Player. In the other Grade 1 nine go to post in the Champion Novice Hurdle with Nicky Henderson’s raider O O Seven taken

to beat A Toi Phil and Jer’s Girl. General News Despite Willie Mullins sending a very strong team to Sandown on Saturday Paul Nicholls retained the British trainers championship with a one-two in the Bet365 Select Hurdle at Sandown Ptit Zig beating Silsol. On Sunday, six-time former British Flat champion jockey Kieren Fallon rode a double, Mo Henry and Anonymous Lady, for trainer Adrian Keatley at Ayr. Fallon made a surprise return to racing on this side of the big pond linking up with Curragh trainer Michael O’Callaghan for the Flat season. How about a Guineas ride at the weekend? Northern Ireland jockey Peter Buchanan, 37, had his last ride at Perth but there was no fairy tale finish as fellow Ulsterman Stuart Crawford’s River Dun could only finish 4th in the bumper. Buchanan was mainly associated with trainer Lucinda Russell for whom he rode many winners. Point to Point View Saturday sees two meetings with racing, one in the north at Taylorstown above Newry in Co Down and the other in the south at Lisronagh between Cashel and Clonmel in Co Tipperary. On Sunday there are 2 meetings at Curraheen near Ballincollig in Cork and Lisbeg between Laurencetown and Clonfert in East Galway. On Bank Holiday Monday there is a point to point at Dawstown between Mallow and Blarney in Co Cork. All 5 meetings are down to start at 2.00pm. One of the many problems faced by Hunt Committees when organising a point to point was highlighted when the meeting at Largy was postponed on Friday due to insufficient ambulance cover. Competition Time The first chance to win two tickets for Lenebane this year with the opening meeting on Monday 9th of May please let us know which racing festival started last Tuesday? Answers please on a post card to The Roscommon People, Abbey St., Roscommon or by e-mail to tomred17@gmail.com by 12.00 pm Wednesday the 4th May and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street. We also have our 2nd competition for Kilbeggan this year with tickets for Friday the 13th May and all we want to know is which horse won this week’s Punchestown Champion Chase on Tuesday? Answers please as above by Wednesday the 11th May and don’t forget to include your name, address and a contact phone number with all competition entries. Tickets have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street.

THE GAIN LINE

Creggs take home the plate! Buccaneers 22 Creggs 47. Creggs U-17s won the Connacht Plate competition beating Buccaneers on a glorious day for rugby in Dubarry Park, Athlone last Sunday afternoon. Buccaneers brought a very physical game to the table and came out all guns blazing at the start with Creggs on the back foot early on. Within four minutes they took the lead after touching down in the corner to take a 5 -0 lead. After 8 minutes Creggs began to get their running game going once their forwards got parity up front and they reduced the deficit when Shane Purcell landed a penalty soon after. Up front Creggs were making good ground through Rian Biesty, David O’Gorman, Melvin Conteh and Brian Maloney with Adam Finnerty especially prevalent as the first half progressed. It was Finnerty who gave Creggs the lead after scoring in the corner, which Purcell again converted for a 10-5 lead. It was Purcell himself who broke the defensive cover and scored in the corner shortly afterwards to increase the lead after 18 minutes taking the score out to 15-5. The Creggs backs were running the ball at every opportunity now and Niall Cunniffe, Jason Hoare, Tim Lambe and Ben McGahon

were making very good yards with ball in hand and it was from such an attack the next score came when Creggs ran the ball from their own 22” with Niall Cunniffe eventually touching down in the corner. Shane Purcell converted again to stretch the lead to 22-5. Just before half-time, after some good work from Danny Arnold and Eoghan Coyle, Daire Byrne touched down in the left corner to leave the half-time score 27-5. Creggs began the second half as they had started the game by surrendering cheap possession to the opposition and again Buccaneers took full advantage touching down to decrease the deficit to 22-10. Creggs then took control of the game and used their pace out wide to make the hard yards, and after 7 minutes they were awarded a penalty, which Purcell converted to make the score 30-10. The score of the game came shortly afterwards with a move starting inside the Creggs 22”. Creggs backs moved the ball wide and brilliant work from Niall Cunniffe brought the play into Buccaneers territory with the ball kept alive by brilliant Daire Byrne and Eoghan Coyle offloads Tim Lambe touched down in the corner which Purcell converted for a 37-10 lead. Further tries followed from Niall Cunniffe and Daire Byrne but

Pictured is the Creggs U-15 panel, which lost out to Galwegians in the Connacht U-15 Plate last Sunday.

Buccanners to their credit kept going and scored two tries of their own to leave the final score 47-22. Creggs will play Corinthians RFC at 12 pm next Sunday in Dubarry Park Athlone in the final of Division 1 of the Connacht U17 League. Creggs: Aaron Glennon, Brandon Hanmore, Oisin Keenan, Mathew Curley, Juan De la Campa, Ian Conlon, Danny Arnold, Melvin Conteh, David O’Gorman, Brian Maloney, Rian Biesty, John Martin, Adam Finnerty, Eoghan Coyle, Shane Purcell, Jason Hoare, Niall Cunniffe, Tim Lambe, Ben McGahon, Daire Byrne. U-15s: Galwegians 11 Creggs

3. The U-15 Connacht plate final was played in Buccaneers on Sunday with an impressive Galwegians team just getting the better of Creggs in a high quality match. Conditions on the day were perfect for rugby and it was Creggs who started strongly attacking through the centre channels using their dynamic centre Sam Sullivan and full-back Aaron Hannon to crash over the gain line. On 10 minutes the Galwegians defence infringed at the breakdown giving Creggs out-half Mark Purcell a difficult opportunity to kick for goal. Belying his young years Purcell struck the ball majestically over the cross bar for an early lead.

The Galway City lads responded strongly and Creggs who were without their influential number 8 Jack Keegan through injury were scrambling in defence. The impressive Galwegians winger Tyrone Ezeogu looked very dangerous and only some last ditch defending from Creggs kept him from crossing the try line. With ten minutes to go to halftime the Galway City team were awarded a penalty for offside in front of the posts and out-half Daniel Redden slotted over to level the match. Creggs found another gear and were pushing for a score when against the run of play Galwegians cleared their lines and a perfect bounce favoured their winger Sean Nohily

who skipped in for the game’s only try and the Galway team went in at the break leading 8-3. Creggs started the second half in similar vein to most of the first half, strong performances from the forwards with Rory Callaghan and Thomas O’Brien very prominent and captain Aodah Hession controlling the game from scrum-half. Indeed Hession was very harshly penalised by the referee for holding on with Creggs only a metre out and looking certain to score. As the half progressed it was evident it just wasn’t to be the day for the lads from the ‘Village’. Despite their best efforts and dominating in many areas the Galwegian defence was excellent and managed to keep Creggs out and indeed the Galway team added a late penalty again from Redden to run out winners 11-3 and lift the Connacht U-15 Plate. Creggs: Aaron Hannon, Leigh Doyle, Sam Sullivan, Mark Purcell, Aodah Hession, Tom Farrell Roddie McGuinness, Jonathan Whyte, Thomas O’Brien, Lorcan Maher, Jack Tucker, Jack Hanley, John McDonnell, Rory Callaghan, Eric O’Doherty, Evan Comiskey-Hoare, Diarmuid Quinn, Sean Quinn, Ryan O’Keeffe, Adam Downey, Luke Divilly.

Roscommon People Friday 29 April 2016

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SICK AS A PARROT/OVER THE MOON ROSCOMMON & DISTRICT LEAGUE NEWS

Martial Law declared as United reach ﬁnal < DAN DOONER

ootball’s a funny old game. A few months ago I wrote a piece declaring that the romance of the FA Cup was gone and that winning it wasn’t a big deal anymore. Fast forward to Saturday evening, my mother and I were watching Manchester United and Everton in their FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The mother’s an Everton fan. Everton usually beat United in the FA Cup. I’m a United fan. I’ll be honest, I roared like mad when David De Gea saved Lukaku’s penalty (harshly given) and I’m sure I momentarily brought a halt to the Ploughing Championships down the road in Lecarrow when Anthony Martial scored the last-minute winner. This was a good old-fashioned cup-tie, which had everything. It was drama you usually don’t see in the competition anymore and it restored my faith in the world’s oldest competition. It also restored

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Soccer Results Friday, April 22nd The Herald Premier Division Castlerea Celtic 4 Ballaghaderreen FC 3 Moore United 5 MD Town 0 Division 2 Cup Round 1 CP Ajax 3 Roscommon United 0

Saturday, April 23rd The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final Shiven Rovers 1 Lough Harps 1. Shiven Rovers won 3-1 AET. The Herald Premier Division Ballymoe FC 1 Dysart FC 0 Manchester United’s players ended up in the crowd following Anthony Martial’s late winner against Everton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley last Saturday.

my faith in footballers too. To see the reaction of the United players after Martial’s goal was refreshing. It proved how much was riding on the game for both sets of players and both managers. United’s young players were fantastic to watch,

especially Martial and Marcus Rashford. It’s great to see young players grabbing first team opportunities and having the confidence to try outrageous flicks and tricks all over the pitch. Everton also deserve credit for the way they

came out in the second half and put it up to United. It was great to see such an open game between two sides desperate to finish the season on a high. I don’t think an FA Cup win will save Louis Van Gaal’s job and to be hon-

est it wouldn’t surprise me if the José Mourinho deal has already been done. I just hope whoever is in the Old Trafford hotseat next season keeps faith with the likes of Rashford and Martial because young, fearless players are always a joy to watch.

Sunday, April 24th The Herald Premier Division Ballaghaderreen FC 1 Moore United 1 Skyvalley Rovers 1 Ballinasloe Town 2 Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Loughglynn United 0 Brazukas 2 Kilkerrin United 2 Ballaghaderreen FC B 0 Rahara Rovers 2 Ballinasloe Town B 4 Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 KC Celtic 0 CP Ajax 2 Division 2 Cup Round 1 MD Town B 3 Cloonfad United B 0

Dooner’s weekend predictions We are heading into squeaky bum time in the Roscommon & District Football League and there seems to be fixtures on most evenings across the Bank Holiday. Excuse me if I become more abrupt for the last few weeks, the pressure is getting to me so I can only imagine how Castlerea Celtic, Ballinasloe Town and Moore United feel!

Thursday, April 28th The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final (8 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Skyvalley Rovers The sky’s the limit for Skyvalley Rovers. Not tonight though. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town.

Friday, April 29th The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final (8.30 pm) Moore United v Ballymoe FC This is an interesting tie; Moore should have too much though. Prediction: Moore United. The Herald Premier Division (7 pm) MD Town v Ballaghaderreen FC The visitors will win comfortably. Prediction: Ballaghaderreen FC.

Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (8 pm unless stated) Glen Celtic v Loughglynn United Glen were thumped last weekend at home so I fancy the visitors to claim all three points this weekend. Prediction: Loughglynn United. Kilkerrin United v Brazukas The Brazilians were impressive away from home last weekend and should be ok this weekend. Prediction: Brazukas. Ballaghaderreen FC B v Rahara Rovers (7 pm) This has the feel of a wooden spoon match. Prediction: Draw.

Sunday, May 1st Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 (2 pm) Cloonfad United B v Roscommon United I remember watching Roscommon United early in the season and thinking if there was a Division 3 they’d be in it in 2017. All that has changed. Prediction: Roscommon United. Lough Harps v CP Ajax It could have been the perfect ending, but now it’s a victory parade for the Harps. Will the visitors provide a guard of honour? Pictures to

sport@roscommonpeople.ie if they do. Prediction: Who cares! (Draw) Skyvalley Rovers B v KC Celtic Skyvalley should win this comfortably. Prediction: Skyvalley Rovers B. Moore United B v MD Town B The visitors by two. Prediction: MD Town B.

Monday, May 2nd The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final (1 pm) St. John’s Athletic v Castlerea Celtic I like St. John’s but Castlerea Celtic have been brilliant lately. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic. The Herald Premier Division (1 pm) Moore United v Ballaghaderreen FC Can the visitors wreck Moore’s title chase? Probably not. Prediction: Moore United. Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 (1 pm) Ahascragh United v Loughglynn United Ahascragh will enjoy this. Prediction: Ahascragh United. Ballaghaderreen FC B v Brazukas If it’s sunny, Brazukas will win. If it’s raining, Brazukas will also win. Prediction: Brazukas.

Ballinasloe Town’s next little and large strikeforce! Leighton and Cameron Keighrey pictured supporting Pete Keighrey during the recent Connacht Junior Cup semi-final win over Mervue United in Ballinasloe. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Dan’s SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER

Roscommon ladies making their mark THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner Hands up, I probably don’t watch as much ladies’ GAA as I should. In fact women’s sport in general is below a number of male-centred sporting events on my watch-list. Part of that is my fault and part of it is down to the lack of coverage on TV; but in my 30 years of sharing this planet with the superior sex I’ve learned to apologise, just in case! Last Saturday, I travelled to Stradone in Co. Cavan to watch the Roscommon minor camogie team lose a heartbreaking All-Ireland final against Down. Despite the defeat my estimation of the team remains very high a few days later. Each player played for the shirt and with a bit more luck on the day they would have been celebrat-

ing another All-Ireland title. Sparkling displays lit up the park, with the constant running and skills of players like Rachel Dolan, Leah Rowe, Niamh Farrell, Nora Brennan and Rachel Fitzmaurice the jewels in the crown. In fairness, I could name several more, as the whole team was a credit to their county. This county produces some fantastic female sports stars, and they probably don’t get the credit they deserve. Coverage can be dominated by men’s sport. This is understandable of course with men’s sport drawing larger crowds and filling out stadiums across the country. This in turn leads to more sponsorship and therefore more coverage from TV and other media. I believe, however, that the public are being short-changed, as last weekend the travelling Roscommon supporters were treated to as gutsy a performance as you will see from any team in Primrose

Sporting week on Tweet Street Conor McGregor @TheNotoriousMMA I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the cheese. Catch ya’s later. (I smell a money-making scheme!)

Paddy Barnes @paddyb_ireland I have decided to retire young. Thanks for the medals. Catch ya’s later. (The Olympic boxer followed suit!)

Joe Brolly @JoeBrolly1993 Awesome team. (The RTE pundit is, for once, stuck for words following Dublin’s win over Kerry.)

This weekend in the sporting world Murphy Cup Open in Carrick Pictured in Croke Park at a recent launch ahead of this weekend’s Irish Daily Star National League Finals in Croke Park were Division 2 finalists Aoife Maguire (Meath) and Moira Connaughton (Galway), Division 1 finalists Julianne Malone (Kilkenny) and Niamh Kilkenny (Galway) and Division 3 finalists Siobhán Coyle (Roscommon) and Gráinne Kelly (Armagh). Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

and Blue. They have been fantastic ambassadors for Roscommon camogie and have bright futures in the game. Looking ahead, no doubt

plenty of Rossies are already en route to cheer on the footballers this weekend in New York – and rightly so. However, just in case you’re around, the Roscom-

mon senior camogie team is in action against Armagh in a National League Final on Saturday at 2 pm. It’s in Kinnegad too, so you don’t need a visa!

Darts

McDermott’s make it a treble

Pictured is the McDermott’s team which won the Roscommon Darts League Cup final against Ned’s Bar in Hannon’s Hotel last Saturday.

People’s Champion of the Week This week Roscommon camogie joint captain, Rachel Fitzmaurice, dusted herself off after the heartbreak of losing an All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ final to accept the award for People’s Champion of the Week. What’s your favourite sport and why? It’s too tough to choose between Gaelic Football and Camogie!

The Roscommon Darts season ended in fine style last Saturday in Hannon’s Hotel as McDermott’s from Ballinaheglish overcame great rivals Ned’s Bar from Knockcroghery in the cup final. McDermott’s claimed bragging rights once again with a 4-2 win as Ned’s failed to live up to their recent form. McDermott’s Ronan McDonagh set the tone of the evening as he defeated Willie Doyle 4-0. Despite good wins for Mick Egan and Jimmy Reilly, Ned’s were swept aside as Paul Carton, Tony Lyons and Scobie Connaughton all suffered 4-0 defeats. Elsewhere, Charlie’s Bar of Roscommon town claimed the Shield with a convincing 4-1 win over Flanagan’s of Castleplunkett.

Handball

Rossies fail to capitalise on bright start Linda Connolly and Siobhán Tully will wonder how the All-Ireland Junior ‘B’ title eluded them in Windgap, Co. Kilkenny last Saturday. The Roscommon duo came up against Dublin pair Maebh Ni Dhalaigh and Lisa McKenna and started brilliantly winning the first game 21-9.

The Dubs were dogged in the second, however, and hung on to take it 21-19. The Roscommon pair had allowed mistakes to creep into their game and this seemed to encourage the girls from the capital. The third game wasn’t as close as Ni Dhalaigh and McKenna took it 21-14 to claim the title for Dublin.

Who’s your sporting hero? Briege Corkery (Cork dual star) because she is such a talented dual player.

Soccer from the Masters The Umbro Masters League is back with three fixtures kicking off on Saturday at 7 pm. Shiven Rovers take on St. Francis, CB Trotters entertain Skyvalley Rovers and St. Coman’s play Glen Celtic.

Committee Cup to tee off in Boyle The first major of the year, the Committee Cup, will be competed for this weekend. Ladies start on Saturday and gents start on Sunday. Charlie O’Donnell will be looking to retain the title!

Golf

Heslin and Cull win in Boyle There will be plenty of golf teeing off right across the May Bank Holiday weekend. Hopefully the weather holds out and we see some fantastic scores. Last weekend in Boyle saw the annual Voucher Competition take place. Seán Heslin took the men’s competition with a score of 63 nett. In the ladies Lucky Strike competition, Paula Cull sealed a first place finish. In Roscommon, there was a great turnout for the first qualifying competition of the year, which was won by Conor Merriman, to make him very merry indeed. The ladies’ event was won by Nuala Costelloe with 39 points. Across in Castlerea, the Hester’s Golden Eagle ladies’ competition was won by Breege Cullen on 42 points while Patrick O’Connor Jr was best of the men. To Carrick-on-Shannon next where the Club Foursome is ongoing. Top seeds Jim King and Adrian Beirne had the best score of the weekend with 39 points. Finally to Athlone where the ladies played Tullamore in the Revive Active Fourball last Saturday. It was touch and go until the end but Tullamore came out victorious. The ladies minor team take on Roscommon Golf Club next Monday.

Pitch and Putt

Ladies season tees off in Bealnamulla

What’s your favourite post-game meal? Lasagne and chips – by far! What’s your best sporting memory? Playing in Croke Park in the Junior Camogie All-Ireland with Roscommon last year. And your worst? Breaking my foot and having to watch from the sideline for two months. Best advice you’ve ever been given? “The crest on the front of the jersey is more important than the one on the back.”

The Murphy Cup Open tees off this weekend in Carrick-onShannon Golf Club in aid of the North West Hospice. There will be ladies and gents Open Stablefords, which will be played across the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Roscommon duo, Siobhán Tully and Linda Connolly, were defeated in the All-Ireland Junior ‘B’ title against Dublin’s Maebh Ni Dhalaigh and Lisa McKenna in Windgap, Co. Kilkenny last Saturday.

The ladies’ pitch and putt season got underway at Bealnamulla recently with the Lady Captain’s drive-in. There will now be weekly competitions each Monday at 10.30 am and 7 pm. Results from the last few weeks are as follows: 18-hole competition (March 20th) – 1st net: Mary Breen, 1st gross: Doreen Green, 2nd nett: Ita Shanagher. 18-hole competition (March 28th) – 1st nett: Bridie Nugent, 1st gross: Cathriona Harrington, 2nd nett: Helen Hyland. New members are always welcome.

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Seamus Duke ON SPORT

All business for footballers in New York Sunday’s opening Connacht Championship game against New York at Gaelic Park creates the prospect of a mighty weekend for the Roscommon supporters who are travelling, and a great social weekend for the New York GAA Board too. But it is not very exciting for the players. They will go on Thursday, train Friday and Saturday and will be locked away far from the supporters and the craic. It is only when the game is over on the Sunday evening that they will get the chance to chat to their families and friends and relax. Then it is home again on Monday evening. It is unfair that the lads on the panel do not get to enjoy the trip as much as the supporters will, but that’s mod-

Mayo U-21s to sink Cork? The All-Ireland U-21 football final is on this Saturday evening and it might be just as well that a lot of Roscommon supporters will be in New York because I think Mayo have a great chance of winning! Sometimes a team seems to have its name on the trophy and after a very fortunate win against Roscommon and an injury-time victory against Dublin, both by a point, that may be the case with Mayo this year. Those wins will give them great confidence going in against a Cork team who were impressive against Monaghan but who don’t look like world-beaters.

On-ﬁre Clare to beat Déise In the Allianz National Hurling League Final on Sunday Clare look a good bet to me. Waterford have a very unusual and effective playing style but Clare were on fire against Kilkenny and they seem to have got their mojo back. I think they will win by five or six points.

Camogie team just fall short Hard luck to the Roscommon camogie team on their narrow loss in the All-Ireland Minor B Final last Saturday. My colleague Dan was at the match and tells me that a number of wides proved very costly, which is unfortunate. They should be very proud to have got that far.

ern-day Gaelic Football. I know a lot of people who often question the value of New York being in the championship at all, but I have been lucky enough to have been there for a number of championship games, and for the GAA community in New York this is their big weekend of the year. It is like their All-Ireland Final. They love to put on a show at Gaelic Park and they are genuinely excited by the prospect of a team from Ireland and their supporters visiting for a weekend. They work very hard at promoting the GAA in the city and indeed throughout North America and they deserve their big weekend. Whether the visitors should be confined to Connacht or not is a different

It’s strictly business for the Roscommon footballers this weekend in New York as the Connacht Championship gets underway. Pic: Andrew Fox

matter entirely. In any event, there will be 5,000 people there on Sunday to see the match. It is a classic no-win situation for Roscommon. If they win by a cricket score then people will say that New York were useless anyway and if they win narrowly people will say Roscommon are poor. What I would like to see is Roscommon winning with a bit to spare while producing a good performance.

There are a few players out injured – especially in defence – but it is a chance for others to come in and do a job there. We are strong in attack, which should prove decisive. I am expecting that the first 20/25 minutes will be evenly contested and tough but that once Roscommon’s fitness kicks in they will pull away in the second half. The league is over now and while the performances against Mayo and

Kelly recovers to lead hurlers to victory Well done to the Roscommon hurlers on a great win against Derry in the Christy Ring Cup last Saturday. It is one of the biggest wins for Roscommon hurlers in many years and Christy Ring status is now ensured for another year, which is fantastic for the game in the county. Last week when we did the preview Justin Campbell told me that captain Micheal Kelly was out of contention to play because of a shoulder injury – at that stage he was out for certain. In fact the physio, Niamh Mulhern, told Justin that Micheal would not be able to last the entire game even if he did start. It shows the determination of the man that he not only started – but lasted the entire 70 minutes too. When I called Justin Campbell on Monday I said “You sold me a dummy with Micheal Kelly” to which he replied (laughing): “He sold us both a dummy.” I am so glad it all worked out for him in the end. This weekend’s game against Antrim will be a different matter entirely. Despite their fall from grace in recent years Antrim are still one of the top 12 teams in the country and they are playing at McCarthy Cup level for decades. Roscommon could not have got a harder draw. They can go to Belfast with the pressure off and hope to put in a big performance.

A happy Cillian Egan pictured after the full-time whistle in the Roscommon v Derry Christy Ring Cup game. Picture: Andrew Fox

Dubs’ juggernaut rumbles on Looking back at last Sunday Dublin were really impressive against Kerry and after this league final it is doubtful if any team will be able to get the better of the Dubs in 2016. They are so athletic and skilful and Kerry were not able to match them at all. I know that there was very little in the game when Aidan O’Mahony was sent

off but Dublin looked far more dangerous and were getting on top then anyway. Eleven points was the margin but that was very unfair on Kerry. Still, Dublin were by far the better team. Unless Tyrone or Mayo can do something fantastic, this Dublin team looks unbeatable this summer. Make no

mistake, Kerry were going all out to beat them last Sunday and they had to return to the southwest with their tails between their legs. Tyrone were impressive against Cavan, who were not too bad either. Tyrone are one team who are not afraid of Dublin or Kerry. They might have the measure of Kerry, but not of Dublin.

Foxes fairytale to end happily ever after The greatest sporting upset in my lifetime, in any sport, is about to happen now as Leicester City are poised to win the Premier League title. In fact they could do it this weekend coming at Old Trafford.

I’m a United fan and would love to see the Foxes win it. They were 5000/1 at the start of the season but this is no fluke. The season lasts nine months and the best team always finishes on top of the ta-

ble. It would be a pity if Spurs are denied because they have a lovely young team who play some brilliant stuff but the Leicester story is a fairytale that we will never see in our lifetime again.

Kerry were poor, Roscommon must now focus on a good championship run, starting on Sunday. I am looking forward to Roscommon winning by about six or seven points and for a quarter-final against Leitrim to be next on the agenda when everyone gets back from the Big Apple. It would be a legitimate ambition for Roscommon to get to the Connacht final this year. It will not be easy – the journey starts on Sunday.

From the Internet As speculation grows that Tiger Woods is to retire from golf, many stories have been appearing about his time in the sport and his eccentric personality. Here are two. The first is about the time he played golf with a number of Navy Seals and one guy, who was an excellent player, called Marshall. “Marshall got his golf clubs at one point and asked Tiger to sign his Taylor Made bag. Tiger refused, sheepishly, saying he couldn’t sign a competing brand. So Marshall challenged him to a driving contest for the signature. Both Marshall and Brown (another Navy Seal) confirmed what happened next: Tiger grinned and agreed. Some other guys gathered around a raised area overlooking the shooting range. Marshall went first and hit a solid drive, around 260 or 270 yards. Tiger looked at him and teed up a ball, gripping the Taylor Made driver. Then he got down on his knees! He swung the club like a baseball bat and crushed one out past Marshall’s drive...enough said!” Story number two as follows: “The sexual bravado hid his awkwardness around women. One night he went to a club in New York with Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan. Jeter and Jordan circulated, talking with ease to one beautiful woman after another. (Both declined to comment about the episode.) At one point, Tiger walked up to them and asked the question that lives in the heart of every young boy and nearly every grown man too. ‘What do you do to talk to girls?’ Jeter and Jordan looked at each other, then back at Tiger, sort of stunned. ‘Go tell ‘em you’re Tiger Woods’, they said…” (Courtesy of Balls.ie)

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SportsPeople CLUB ROSSIE NEWSDESK GAA stars for Club Rossie Draw night Club Rossie and Roscommon GAA are delighted to announce that Michael Duignan, former Offaly hurler and TV pundit, Cora Staunton, Mayo ladies football star and Bernard Flynn, former Meath GAA star and media pundit, will all be guests at the Club Rossie Draw night on Saturday, May 14th in Hannon’s Hotel, Roscommon at 9 pm. Seamus Duke, GAA columnist and broadcaster will act as MC on what promises to be a great night. Clubs are currently busy selling their Club Rossie memberships and have all got certain quotas to reach. Once they reach their quota, €50 of every ticket sold will go to their local club. So please support the Club Rossie Draw as funding is urgently required to go towards a fund for the development of the pitch in Dr. Hyde Park. Once Roscommon GAA shows an ability to provide some funding towards the project, Croke Park has agreed to provide a very large percentage of the projected costs. So, with only two weeks to go to the draw, we are asking all supporters and clubs and Club Rossie Club co-ordinators to drive the Club Rossie draw on to ensure that clubs don’t have to get behind another fundraising drive later in the season. You can purchase online at www.clubrossie.ie, call to the County Board office, or contact a club officer.

Roscommon hoping to be Daily Stars on Saturday Irish Daily Star National Camogie League Division Three Final: Roscommon v Armagh in Coralstown, Kinnegad on Saturday at 2 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

It has been a very exciting time for Roscommon camogie and the Rossies contest another national final on Saturday when they play old rivals Armagh in the League Division Three Final. Roscommon qualified for this final following a solid league campaign that saw them draw with Kerry (away) and lose to Armagh by four points and win all their other games. Roscommon joint manager Noel Finn says that it is great to be in another national final and he is looking forward to this game on Saturday. “We have reached his final without the minors who have been playing in their own championship. We will continue with the panel that got us to this league final on Saturday and the minor girls will come into contention for the championship. “In the league we drew with Kerry after a long trip down there but we beat them in the semi-final. We lost to Armagh by four points but four of our girls were sick that day and

Elaine Daly had a dead leg so we are looking forward to another game against them. “We have no injury problems ahead of the final and the girls have worked hard in training. There is huge talent in this county and it is an exciting time. The team has contested an All-Ireland final (in the last few months) and now they are in a league final and the players deserve it. They are a pleasure to work with and they will do anything that is asked of them. “There is a great buzz in the camp. It is a number of years since Roscommon contested a league final and it is a great opportunity to win a national title. We are well capable of doing it,” he concluded. Veteran Kelley Hopkins says that she is relishing the challenge of another national final. “It would be a huge honour to win a National League medal and we have been training hard this year again. There is a great bond between the girls and we know that if we play to our maximum that we can beat Armagh and win this title,” she said. Roscommon have loads of

Roscommon camogie player Siobhán Coyle pictured at the recent launch of The Irish Daily Star National League Finals in Croke Park. Roscommon take on Armagh in Kinnegad at 2 pm this Saturday. Pic: ©INPHO/ James Crombie

experience in their team and even without the minor stars they can win this final. Caroline Connaughton, Siobhan Coyle,

Susan Spillane, Joanne Beattie, Elaine Daly, Niamh Coyle, Annette McGeeney, Kelley Hopkins and Fiona Connell have all

been there for many years and they can lead Roscommon to victory in this league final. Prediction: Roscommon.

League Round-Up

Gaels go top after win over Strokestown Roscommon Gaels went to the top of the O’Rourke Cup Division One table with a hardearned 1-15 to 0-15 win against Strokestown at Lisnamult. Strokestown raced into a threepoint lead and even though it was early in the encounter the game’s major turning point came in the 6th minute when Aidan Duignan struck for a goal. The Gaels dominated until half-time, leaving the score at 1-8 to 0-5 for the home side. The Gaels, driven on by Kieran Kilcline at midfield, struck the first five scores of the second half and the game appeared to be over at that stage. To their credit, Strokestown took control with 20 minutes left. Colin Compton was excellent at fullforward and he finished with a personal tally of 0-7, six from play. The Gaels just held on to go top of the table. St. Brigid’s lost out to neigh-

bours and long-time rivals Clann na nGael in Kiltoom on Sunday. At half-time it was all to play for with Clann leading by a goal, however Brigid’s just couldn’t seem to find the extra few gears needed and only scored three points in the second half. Final score: St. Brigid’s 0-8 Clann na nGael 1-11. Western Gaels recovered from a nine-point half-time deficit to secure a well-deserved draw with Elphin in Orchard Park on Sunday. The home side made the best possible start when Killian Fox sent the ball to the back of the net in the opening minutes. The sides traded points but Elphin always maintained the upperhand and after 18 minutes of play they led by double scores, 1-5 to 0-4, and a goal from Gerry Cregg in the closing minutes of the half left the halftime score at Elphin 2-8 Western Gaels 0-5. A goal from Derek Moran in

the 43rd minute left just three points between the teams and three minutes later a goal from James McDonnell put Western Gaels into the lead. The game ended level, Elphin 2-15 Western Gaels 2-15. O’Gara Cup: St. Croan’s and Kilbride met on Sunday in Ballintubber. In an entertaining first half, the sides couldn’t be separated. Half-time score: St. Croan’s 1-¬8 Kilbride 1-7. The second half opened with a goal from Henry Walsh for Kilbride followed by Kevin Smyth for St. Croan’s scoring a point on the back of a free-in. Points then came from Michael Holland as well as Dylan Gavigan and Fergal Tully for Kilbride. Cathal Conneally scored a goal for St. Croan’s just before another point from Kevin Smyth and from Henry Walsh from Kilbride. Conor Devaney then successfully converted another free. The visitors were awarded

a penalty but missed that spotkick and Shane Smyth quickly put another point over the bar. Keith Keenan scored the last point of the game for St. Croan’s, leaving them victorious. Tulsk maintained their unbeaten run in the O’Gara Cup with a 2-17 to 3-12 win over Michael Glavey’s. Tulsk led by two points at half-time and the second half was a lively, entertaining affair with the lead changing hands a few times. Michael Glavey’s scored a penalty to put them a point up with only minutes to go but Tulsk dug deep to secure a two-point victory and maintain their position at the top of the O’Gara Cup coming into championship season. St. Dominic’s defeated Castlerea St. Kevin’s in round five of the O’Gara Cup last Sunday in O’Rourke Park. St Dominic’s led by 0-7 to 0-6 at half-time. Castlerea St. Kevin’s opened the scoring with a point to level

the scores immediately after the break. St. Dominic’s opened up a four-point lead but St. Kevin’s pulled it back to two. St. Dominic’s were awarded a penalty, which was sent wide. St Kevin’s lost midfielder Fintan Kelly to injury but were able to cut the deficit to one point going into injury-time. St. Dominic’s scored the last point of the game to leave the final score St. Dominic’s 0-13 Castlerea St. Kevin’s 0-11. A powerful St. Faithleach’s were much too strong for Éire Óg at James Timothy Park on Sunday. St. Faithleach’s scored two goals between the 15th and the 20th minutes of the first half and Colm Lavin saved a certain goal on 30 minutes. Faithleach’s were well served by the Murtagh brothers, Diarmuid and Ciarán. Diarmuid scored 1-2 and Ciarán contributed 0-6. The other goalscorer was Darragh Hussey who scored 1-2. For Éire Óg,

the Nolan cousins – Barry and Ross – scored all seven points in the first half while Liam Creaton, Aaron McLoughlin and Colm Lavin joined them in the second half. Tansey Cup: Shane Dowd kicked 1-8 from play as Creggs blitzed St. Michael’s and led by 2-10 to no score at half-time in their Tansey Cup game in Creggs. Ronan Kelly was the other goalscorer as Creggs ran out 2-17 to 1-3 winners in an impressive display. Ballinameen started the game against St. Brigid’s very strongly with first-half goals from Peter Keane and James Tansey. At half-time Ballinameen held a commanding lead. A resurgent Brigid’s team created plenty of chances, however a good display from the Ballinameen defence and a few more scores from Gerard McDermottroe and Tansey ensured that Ballinameen won by 3-9 to 2-1.

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All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship Final: Down 1-6 Roscommon 0-6

Brave Rossies Downcast after heartbreaking loss in ﬁnal < DAN DOONER

An early goal from Down’s Erin Hagan was to prove the crucial difference as Roscommon suffered AllIreland heartbreak last Saturday afternoon in Stradone, Co. Cavan. Both sets of players and supporters were well up for this one from the start (even the donkeys in a neighbouring field joined in with the National Anthem). Roscommon had enough chances to make it two AllIreland championships in a row but it wasn’t to be as the northern team put them to the sword. Down came flying out of the blocks and Hagan capitalised on hesitant Roscommon defending to scramble home as the travelling Down contingent made their voices heard. Both sides

were guilty of wasteful play shortly after as they hit two wides each. The impressive Neisha McCullough then stretched Down’s lead with a fine score after eight minutes. Despite the best efforts of Rachel Fitzmaurice and Nora Brennan, it took Roscommon ten minutes to get on the scoreboard. Leah Rowe found Fitzmaurice, who hit a well-struck point. Roscommon upped the intensity and Gráinne Whyte added another score before Down hit three without reply. This was low-scoring yet absorbing as two physical teams battled all over the Duke Park pitch. Roscommon’s running was causing Down problems and the accuracy improved in the last ten minutes of the first half. Leah Rowe struck three points, two from frees

Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon 9 (3 first half); Down 6 (5 first half) Yellow Cards: Roscommon 2 (E. Lennon, R. Fitzmaurice); Down 2 (A. Woods, K. McAleenan) Black Cards: None Red Cards: None

Curley: I thought we’d get a fairytale ending < DAN DOONER

The Roscommon players collapsed to the turf in agony at the final whistle as the Down players celebrated. Roscommon minor manager, Shane Curley, watched on, rueing the six wides in a frantic second half which could have gone either way. “Without doubt we had the chances to win it. If you had a stat on possession we absolutely totally dominated. We got off to a poor start and for ten minutes found it difficult to find our feet. “Then we started to dominate around the middle of the field, and in our half-back line and half-forward line. We just probably didn’t get the scores that the effort and toil deserved. We had to push on towards the last ten minutes. “We just couldn’t put the finishing touches to it. Maybe we took one or two poor options under pressure, but they’re 15, 16 and 17 year old girls and it was a big game for them. It’s very difficult to do the right thing when under pressure. “I thought Rachel Fitzmaurice was outstanding, Eimer McNally, Rachel Dolan, Nora Brennan, Niamh Farrell, they were all outstanding.” Curley hasn’t been alone in training and developing this talented team and he paid tribute to backroom members, Niamh Kilmartin and Maeve Healy. “Niamh and Maeve have done massive work. They’ve been there with the development squads. I jumped on board last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m gutted to see the players so upset now, but that’s sport. We have got a huge amount out of camogie in the last two years.”

and another one on the turn, while Fitzmaurice took on the Down half-back line and fired over a wonderful effort. Encouraging from the Rossies, and if it wasn’t for a late score from Down’s Eimear Rushe the sides would have gone in level. As it was, Down held a narrow lead: 1-4 to 0-6. The second half was the story of six Roscommon wides as Down added two points to finish hopes of back-to-back championships for Shane Curley’s charges. There was perhaps one moment in the half when time stood still for Roscommon. Lorraine Kenny fielded a Shauna Fallon delivery superbly, but with the whites of the goal in her eyes the referee blew for a free out, presumably for a square ball. It was a brave and battling Roscommon performance, which just came up short. Nevertheless, two All-Ireland final appearances in two years speaks volumes about the progress of this young team. Best for Roscommon were Nora Brennan and Rachel Fitzmaurice on a day when every player battled to the end. Roscommon: F. Tully; A. McDermott, E. Lennon, K. Lavin; R. Dolan, N. Farrell, N. Brennan; L. Rowe, R. Fitzmaurice; S. Fallon, G. Whyte, L. Keenan; A. Dempsey, L. Kenny, E. McNally. Subs used: M. Tiernan for K. Lavin (28 mins), P. Farrell for Dempsey (43 mins). Down: L. Clarke; M. O’Hare, C. Byrne, K. McGilligan; C. Caldwell, A. Woods, S. L. Clarke; N. McCullough, A. M. Smith; F. Toner, E. Ennis, K. McAleenan; N. McCabe, E. Rushe, E. Hagan. Subs used: B. Savage for McCabe (58 mins). Referee: J. McDonagh (Galway).

A dejected Katie Lavin consoles Laoise Fitzpatrick following Roscommon’s All-Ireland Minor ‘B’ Camogie Championship Final loss to Down. ©INPHO/Donnie Phair

Fitzmaurice: ‘Early goal was a killer’

Rachel Fitzmaurice just edged the player of the match award on a day when the entire Roscommon team did the jersey proud in Cavan. Joint captain Fitzmaurice was “heartbroken” following the final whistle. She said: “It didn’t go our way in the end. The early goal was a killer, even though we fought back or tried to fight back anyway. Their

backs were pretty strong so they were, I suppose their backs made the difference on the day.” She spoke about the confidence running through Roscommon camogie at this level in the last couple of years. “I think winning the C (championship) last year gave us a lot of confidence and we thought we could get the B this year. We did hit a few

wides in the second half and I suppose that’s the difference…maybe we could have won if we got a few of them over,” she added. Praising the Roscommon management, Fitzmaurice concluded: “The management from the last few years has been excellent, they definitely know their stuff and it’s brilliant to have them with us.”

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Jack Shaughnessy displays his skills in Athleague. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Roscommon ladies footballers started their campaign with an excellent win against Sligo in the Connacht Championship last Sunday in Ballinlough. If they can beat Leitrim in the next round, they will qualify for the Connacht final. Roscommon were on top from the opening whistle and led by 1-7 to 0-3 at half-time. Roscommon’s goal was a well-taken effort from Joanne Cregg just before the interval. There were other fine scores in that first half from Siobhan Tully, Laura Fleming (2), Jenny Downey (2) and Amanda McLoone. Points from Laura Fleming (2), Aisling McAuliffe and Joanne Cregg saw Roscommon extend their lead early in the second half. A goal goal from Stephanie O’Reilly and a penalty converted by Elaine O’Reilly reduced the margin to four. But late points from Jenny Downey and Sheila Brady saw Roscommon deservedly home by six. Roscommon: R Timothy; C Gunning, J Geoghegan, N Feeney; A McAuliffe (0-2), S Kenny, A McLoone (0-1); J Cregg (1-1), J Higgins (0-1); S Tully (0-1), J Downey (0-3), L Fleming (0-4); M Freyne (0-1), S Connell, R Fitzmaurice. Subs: S Brady (0-1) for Freyne, L McLoone for Fitzmaurice, Christina Beirne for Geoghegan, C Beirne for Connell.

Hurlers on a high – but facing Antrim is ‘Mission impossible!’ Christy Ring Cup (Round 2): Antrim v Roscommon on Saturday at Pearse Park, Dunloy at 3.30 pm < SEAMUS DUKE

Roscommon face a momentous task in Dunloy on Sunday when they face Antrim in round two of the Christy Ring Cup. Following their fantastic and unexpected win against Derry last weekend Roscommon were handed the toughest possible draw as Antrim attempt to recover past glories by wining the Christy Ring Cup after their demotion from the McCarthy Cup ranks last year. Roscommon manager Justin Campbell agrees that this draw hands Roscommon an almost impossible task. “It’s unfair really, because Antrim should not be in this competition. They are 10 or 15 points a better side than anyone else in the Christy Ring competition and for us to go to Dunloy is an even tougher prospect. But we will go up there and give it a go. We have nothing to lose. “The lads were magnificent

Micheál Kelly brings the sliothár out of the Roscommon defence. Picture: Andrew Fox

against Derry. I was so proud of the way they played. The display last week is as a result of two or three years’ hard work that they have put in and the people of Roscommon should be very proud of those players. It is a pleasure to work with them and whatever happens on Saturday we will be in the Christy Ring Cup again next year now. “We are going to Dunloy on Saturday with the pressure completely off and we intend to give it a go and keep it respectable. But it is a huge task and we will be up against it for sure,” he concluded.

Roscommon will have Shane Curley back after managing the minor camogie team last Saturday while Micheal Kelly will once line out at centre-half back after his shoulder injury. Noel Fallon will continue in goals, while in front of him Ian Delaney, Peter Kellehan and Liam Kilcline have been outstanding this year with Ciaran Shaw also in contention for a starting spot in defence. Justin Campbell has options at midfield, although Eamon Flanagan and Cathal Dolan did well there against Derry. Thomas Fetherston made a

welcome return to the team last Saturday. He played really well at centre-forward and the free-taking of Jerry Fallon is crucial to Roscommon’s chances. Cillian Egan, Ronan O’Meara and Adrian Murphy have all been playing well, while Naos Connaughton and Jamie Lawlor will be pressing hard for inclusion in the starting 15. Antrim have slipped down the pecking order slightly in the past couple of years but they still boast of some class operators, not least the prolific Ciaran Clark, who scored 210 in last weekend’s demolition of Kildare at Parnell Park. Tony McCloskey, Ryan McCambridge, Neil McAuley, Conor McKinley, Conor Carson and Sean McAfee are superb players who have played at the top in club and inter-county fare over recent years. It’s a massive task for Roscommon but they can go to Dunloy in the knowledge that they will be playing Christy Ring Cup hurling in 2017 – and in a higher league division too. They can give this game a real go and see what happens but it would be far too much to expect them to win it. Prediction: Antrim.

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Roscommon Ringmasters! HURLERS RETAIN RING CUP STATUS IN STUNNING STYLE Christy Ring Cup 1st Round ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon’s senior hurlers rose to a new level and scored one of their best wins in many years when they convincingly defeated Derry in the first round of the Christy Ring in Athleague on Saturday. Derry, who reached the final of last year’s Christy Ring Cup, had no answer for the Roscommon men who played some great hurling overall. From the throw-in Roscommon were the better team. Cillian Egan opened the scoring in the first minute when he collected the ball on the right wing, took on his man and scored a tremendous point. Jerry Fallon scored seven points in the first half, four frees, two from play, and a superb sideline cut as well. Adrian Murphy, Thomas Fetherston and Cathal Dolan completed the scoring in the first

half for Roscommon. Derry battled well but Roscommon always had their noses in front and the accuracy of Jerry Fallon from the placed ball was crucial. By half-time Roscommon led by 0-11 to 0-8. Roscommon started the second half brightly with two points from Tomas Fetherston and a score from Tomas Seale. Derry stayed in touch with four unanswered points. Two fine long-range points from Alan Moore and Eamon Flanagan fired up Roscommon again. Both teams were wasteful in front of goal in that second half with Roscommon the bigger offenders. Then on 60 minutes with a scoreline reading Roscommon 0-16 Derry 0-14, Jerry Fallon got a second yellow card which saw Roscommon down to fourteen men. But despite that setback Roscommon were inspired after the sending off and every player raised their game showing what they were made of. Sub Jamie Lawlor and then Cillian Egan found the Derry net with excellent goals in quick succession to see off the Derry challenge in the

Cillian Egan in action against Derry. Picture: Andrew Fox

Michéal Kelly prepares to tackle Tiarnan McCloskey. Picture: Andrew Fox. Picture: Andrew Fox

final eight minutes. Roscommon’s fourteen men outscored Derry 2-4 to 0-1 in the final ten minutes. In a fitting finish team captain Micheal Kelly scored a fine longrange point to leave Roscommon eleven points to the good at the final whistle. Best for Roscommon were (once again) the full-back line of Ian Delaney, Peter Kellehan and Liam Kilcline. Micheal Kelly, Eamon Flanagan, Cathal Dolan and Tomas Featherson commanded the middle area of the field and Cillian Egan and Jerry Fallon were outstanding up front. Roscommon: Noel Fallon; Ian Delaney, Peter Kellehan, Liam Kilcline; Jason Kilkenny, Micheal Kelly (0-1), Alan Moore (01); Cathal Dolan (0-1), Eamon Flanagan (0-1); Tomas Seale (0-1), Tomas Fetherston (0-3), Jerry Fallon (0-7, four frees and a sideline cut); Cillian Egan (1-3), Ronan O’Meara, Adrian Murphy (0-1). Subs: Jamie Lawlor (1-0) for Murphy, Naos Connaughton (0-1) for O’Meara, Hugh Rooney for Seale, Warren Boyle for Flanagan. Derry: C Quinn; S McCullagh, C McSorley, E McGuckian; P Cleary, O McCluskey, D O’Neill; T McCloskey (0-1), B Quigley (0-2); B Og McGilligan, M McGuigan (0-1), G O’Kane; S Farren (0-2), R Convey (0-7, 6 frees), A Grant (02). Subs: J McCullagh for Quigley, D Foley for McGilligan, S Quinn for McGuckian, B Douban for O’Kane. Referee: J Keane (Galway).

Roscommon v Derry: Mark McGuigan is challenged by Micheál Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

‘People should give these lads great respect’ < SEAMUS DUKE

Speaking to the Roscommon People this week Roscommon manager Justin Campbell said that the victory was a testament to the hard work that the players have put in over the past two or three years. “I am so thrilled for the lads. The people of Roscommon should give these lads great respect for what they have achieved. Lads like Peter Kellehan and Micheal Kelly are real heroes. “It didn’t just happen on Saturday. It is as a result of the huge commitment that they have given to the cause over the past two or three years.

“Look at Micheal Kelly. We thought he had no chance of playing in this game because of his injury but he wanted to start and even though we knew it was a huge risk, he lasted the entire 70 minutes, which is a tribute to him. “The fact that this win means that we will be playing Christy Ring Cup again next year is a huge boost to the game in the county and the fact we were promoted in the league as well shows that we are going in the right direction. “Remember this Derry team were in the Christy Ring Cup final last year. It is a major achievement to beat them here in Athleague today,” he concluded.

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INSIDE: Roscommon hurlers retain Ring Cup status.

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