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Deputy Denis Naughten and Cllr. Rachel Doherty have led calls for a review of mental health services in Roscommon to be completed. Independent TD Naughten has sought an update from the Health Service Executive on the review of mental health services in County Roscommon that it commissioned last year. Deputy Naughten said the review was ordered in part because of serious concerns over the operation of the service that he had raised. An independent external team from Northern Ireland sought submission from the public last year as part of its review of the quality, safety, and governance of mental health services in the county. In his submission, Deputy Naughten sought a fully independent evaluation of both acute and community mental health services in Roscommon and Galway. Meanwhile Roscommon Couny Council is to write to the acting Health Minister Leo Varadkar and the Health Service Executive over the mental health situation locally. The service is in disarray in the county, said Fianna Fáil councillor Rachel Doherty, in a stinging attack at a recent council meeting. She proposed that the local authority write to Minister Varadkar “absolutely deploring” the fact that €12 million was being taken from the national mental health budget this year to be diverted to other services. “A crisis has been ongoing in mental health services in Co. Roscommon since the closure of the 22-bed unit in Ballinasloe…also the threatened closure of the psychiatric unit here in Roscommon town,” Cllr. Doherty added. She said that there were also staff shortages.

An independent review of mental health services in Co. Roscommon was commissioned last August, arising in part from incidents of alleged ‘sexual contact’ at Knockroe House in Castlerea. The review was originally due to be complete within three months but, over eight months later, it has still not been published. Cllr. Doherty said that the Psychiatric Nurses’ Association, families and service users deserved to know the outcome of the report at this stage.

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The Roscommon Hospital Action Committee (HAC) has said that it has met the three local TDs to highlight their concerns about local health services and to ensure these issues are prioritised in the new government. The issues discussed included the restoration of the Accident & Emergency Department at Roscommon Hospital, the extension of hours at the medical assessment unit and staffing of the new endoscopy unit, they said. “We spoke to each deputy separately and found that all the deputies were aware of the issues raised and have agreed to pursue them in their work in government,” a HAC spokesperson said. “Our job in the HAC is to keep the issue to the fore.

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t’s the Bank Holiday Monday and if I told you it is 25 degrees, and I’m lying out in the sun, I know you’d think to yourself that the drink has finally got me. However, when I tell you that Carol and myself are on our (almost) annual visit to Cabo Roig on the Costa Blanca on the eastern side of Spain, you will realise that I’m not totally delusional and at least for these few days, I’m living the dream. Just a week ago, we flew into Murcia Airport, which is Spain’s equivalent of Knock, got through in about 10 minutes, were met by our friend and neighbour, Terry Hampson, and before we knew it we were installed in our holiday house and ready for a few welcome days’ away from the weather, work and the ever-increasing number of bills that make their way into the letter box. I know the bills will still be there when we get back, but at least this week we can pretend they don’t exist. Talking of bills and the cost of living, like everyone else who comes over here, we can’t get over the value you can get when it comes to eating out. In most places you will get a good three-course meal for €10, while I’ve told you before

Pictured at the Roscommon Carers Association Mini Marathon were Sandra Keane McDermott and Catherine Gaffey. Picture: Andrew Fox

about the amazing Wok, where you can have as many starters, main courses and desserts as you can eat, all for the princely sum of €8.95. Children up to three are free, while those up to 5 are €5.95 – signs are on, to see so many families eating there. On the entertainment side, golf tours are huge in this area and every year we run into large numbers of (mostly) men from all over the country who get away for a few days to play the many top class golf courses that are all over the place. Needless to say the pub

has a big part to play in a place like Cabo Roig, and in the years that we’ve been coming here, we’ve seen a large number come and go. However, the one constant has been the Bog Road, owned by the O’Shea family from the Waterford/Tipperary border, which is always full, always lively and always where you will meet everyone from home. However, in the last couple of years, a big affable Corkman, Niall O’Riordan, has opened O’Riordan’s bar and it has fairly caught on too. The staff are so friendly and the governor himself

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Surely the visit of Glasgow to Galway next Saturday has to be one of the greatest sporting occasions ever in the Western capital. It’s one of those ‘winner takes all’ occasions. In relation to getting a home semi-final, it makes it a must-see match. On the day after (as I write) Leicester City have won the English Premiership,

let’s hope Connacht can carry on their fairytale season as well and clinch that home semi-final. What an occasion that would be! My daughter, Lisa, has a ticket to the Glasgow match (I’m jealous), but I’ll have to make do with watching it in O’Riordan’s – could be worse.

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first time, you feel as if you’ve known him all your life. I have to say that both places are a credit to their respective family owners and if you ever lay your head down in Cabo Roig, you will enjoy your visits to either of those excellent pubs. I said earlier that being out here is living the dream and as a fellow gets older and longs for the day of retirement (that sadly will never come), I would often allow myself to dream about living in Spain and having the benefit of the never-ending days of sunshine. And yet there’s something about the auld sod that would always draw you home – and so my ideal world would have me spend from November to March in Spain and the rest of the time back in the Emerald Isle, when I’d be home for the All-Ireland championships!

Blessing in disguise for Roscommon? Talking of the championships (as I do elsewhere in this week’s column), and it seems the Rossies must have had a rocky trip to the Big Apple. Sometimes an early, unexpected shock can be a blessing in disguise and this may well prove to be the best thing that could have happened to the league semi-finalists. I missed the hurling league final but apparently it was a cracker and the replay should be another great occasion.

From Cork to Costa Blanca Finally, for this week, at Christmas, one of the presents we got was a Nathan Carter DVD – ‘Live at the Marquee in Cork’ – and four months later (have no DVD player at home), we watched it here in Cabo Roig and I have to say I really enjoyed it.

He’s the new superstar of Irish country music and anything he gets he definitely deserves. Took me a long time to look at it, but it sure was worth it.

‘Till next week, Bye for now

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Confederation of Golf Ireland ‘Get into Golf Taster Day’ for boys and girls Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socialising with friends and family

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It’s an exciting day for St. Michael’s School in Castlerea! St Michael’s Special School in Castlerea has been shortlisted in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards ceremony, which will take place today (Thursday). The school has been shortlisted in the Best Set category for its production of ‘A Shepherd’s Song’. St Michael’s now travel to the special awards ceremony at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Thursday, 5th of May, where the winners will be announced. RTÉ Two Tube presenters Stephen Byrne and Bláthnaid Treacy will host the event,

with a special guest performance yet to be announced. The awards were set up by Bord Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in drama in schools. This year, 2,888 entries were received from 351 primary and secondary schools across Ireland. The awards categories range from best overall school musical, best overall school play and best set design to individual categories such as best short scene script, best dramatic critique and best male and female performances in a leading role.

The Confederation of Golf Ireland are running a ‘Get into Golf Taster Session’ specifically designed for boys and girls who might be interested in taking up the game at Roscommon Golf Club next Saturday morning, May 7th at 10.30 am. Roscommon Golf Club has long encouraged junior golfers in their pursuit of sporting development. Get Into Golf is a programme run in conjunction with the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI), which aims to introduce the game of golf to young players in a fun, friendly environment. Consisting of long and short game tuition as well as putting skills, the morning will be run by the PGA Professional Mr. Philip Murphy and facilitated by Roscommon Golf Club. Boys and girls interested in finding out if they would enjoy the many different aspects of the game can come along and enjoy some excellent free tuition with all equipment provided.

There is no obligation on anyone to join but information on the very attractive Junior membership package which includes weekly lessons throughout the summer and access to the driving range, putting green and clubhouse will be given to all on the day. This is an excellent

opportunity to experience the game of golf in a friendly, relaxed environment and is open to all boy and girls so why not come along and join in the fun next Saturday morning at Roscommon Golf Club! For more information, contact 086-8371856 or just go along on the day!

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NewsPeople Roscommon Races First Race Meeting 2015 at Roscommon

Monday, 9th May, 2016 First Race: 5.40pm Log on to www.roscommonracecourse.ie or facebook.com/roscommonracecourse for updates.

Admission Costs: Adults: €13.00 Students and OAP: €8.00 (up to date cards must be produced on the day) Discount on Group Bookings. ‘Ros Special’ €30.00 to include admission, race card, two course meal and €10.00 betting voucher ALL ENQUIRIES: 087 2203288 or email: roscommonracecourse@eircom.net

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They’re off! Races resume The roar of the punters, epic finishes, the highs and lows – all parts of the unique atmosphere that is the Roscommon Races, now only days away from its new season. This Monday, May 9th, sees the 2016 year start at Lenebane. The first race is at 5.40 pm. In what has been a very busy pre-season for the race committee, all associated with the racetrack are eagerly looking forward to a productive year. Racecourse Manager Michael Finneran is delighted with the improvements made as the course continues its policy on upgrading facilities year on year. “We’re very pleased with the upgrades and we’re looking forward to the new season. A lot of people have worked behind the scenes to get things ready for 2016 and I want to thank Horse Racing Ireland, Tim Higgins, Chief Executive of Tote Ireland and of course the board and members of Roscommon Racecourse Ltd. for all their wonderful efforts.” A new tote building has been erected, and in the region of €185,000 has been spent on improvements at the course over the winter and spring. Improvements were made on the track also, notably a further canter-down area for horses going to the start, which will greatly improve

Pictured at the corresponding meeting last year were Carla Costello and Karen Davey. Picture: Andrew Fox

the racing surface on the day. In the jockeys room, extra toilets and shower facilities have been provided for both male and female jockeys.

Monday’s card is made up four flat, two chases and a bumper and once again a large number of Kepak customers are expected to cheer home the winner of the Kepak Bumper. This year there is a new sponsor at this meeting with another local company, myITdepartment. ie, sponsoring the handicap chase. The Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund are sponsoring two races also at this meeting and the Best Turned Out Prize in each race is sponsored by Hamrock’s Bar & Lounge, Athleague. “The business community of Roscommon and the greater region have a long association with the course and once again they have got behind us. There are also new sponsors on board for the coming season, which we really appreciate,” Michael Finneran said. The standard admission costs for adults is €13 with OAPs and students €8. A special voucher for €30 includes admission, race card, two-course meal and a €10 betting voucher. Catering will be provided by Lydon House Catering, Galway with music in the main bar after the second last race by The Usual Suspects. Any groups interested may phone Michael on 087 2203288 or email the racecourse at roscommonracecourse@eircom.net

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Weee Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, holds collection events that allow people to get rid of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. The collection event, in association with Roscommon County Council, will take place on Saturday, May 7th, in

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the Tesco car park, Roscommon town, from 10 am-4 pm and the Church Street car park, Strokestown from 10 am4 pm. Anything in the home with a battery or a plug can be recycled at these collections. Waste collection specialists from Weee Ireland will be there at these events to help you send your old and broken toasters, vacuum cleaners, fridges and every other electrical item imaginable to a better place. Visit weeeireland.ie for full listing of events. Every battery that is recycled this year goes towards a monetary donation for the exceptional LauraLynn@ HOME service that is provided by LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. You can help by clearing out all old batteries and recycling through Weee Ireland. Weee Ireland’s latest Environmental Report shows that people in Roscommon collected almost 490 tonnes of electronic waste in 2014. This equates to an average of almost 8kg of electrical waste recycled per person in Roscommon in 2014, double the EU target of 4kg per head.

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and parents. The Cumann Scoildrámaiochta was set up in 1934, with the aim of brightening the lives of school children through the medium of drama. Eighty-two years on drama is alive and well with over 11,000 children taking part in the various competitions around the country, north and south. It is over 30 years since the first Féile Dramaíochta was held in Scoil Mhuire Convent Primary School. Links were made with Seosamh Mac Gabhann, who has since died, from Kilmovee, near Ballaghaderreen, who was the national president of the organisation. A branch was set up in Roscommon with the support of the then principal, Sr. Brid. The féile is open to school children from primary and second level schools as well as youth clubs. Since 1999, curricular pressures led the school to decide that the féile would be held on a bi-annual basis. It is a huge success and Mrs Feeley, the Principal of the school, and the staff acknowledge the wonderful boost it gives to the children’s confidence and also their enjoyment of the Irish language. This All-Ireland success is evidence that Drama and Gaeilge are alive and well in Scoil Mhuire!

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Roscommon town pharmacist, David Hynes, has welcomed the news that Roscommon town would be included in the pilot Minor Ailment Scheme which was announced recently by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar. “We’re delighted Roscommon town has been chosen for this pilot and we’re looking forward to getting started. It will mean easier access to medicines for patients.” The scheme, which was announced at the IPU National Pharmacy Conference held in Dublin, will allow medical card holders to receive treatment for common illnesses including dry eye, dry skin, scabies, threadworms and vaginal thrush directly from their local pharmacy without the need for a visit to the GP. The scheme would also be cost neutral to the Exchequer. Commenting on the announcement, out-going Irish Pharmacy Union President Kathy Maher said: “The IPU is delighted that this pilot will commence on the 1st of June. We look forward to working with other healthcare professionals, including GPs, to deliver a service that will not only benefit patients but also reduce the pressure on hard-working local GPs allowing them to focus their valuable time on treating patients with more complex conditions, making better use of their resources.”

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Proliﬁc composer for Solstice Choir Workshop and Concert Roscommon Solstice Choir is honoured to host a Liturgical Music Workshop with the renowned liturgical musician, composer, speaker, performer, author and clinician Tom Kendzia in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Elphin Street, Strokestown, on Saturday, May 14th, 2016, from 2 pm to 5 pm. If you are a member of a church choir, a choral group that performs liturgical music or a music enthusiast, then this is an opportunity not to be missed. For over 30 years, Unity award winner Tom Kendzia has travelled throughout the United States, Canada, Asia and the Caribbean. Since 2002, he has consistently graced Ireland with his music as a featured performer. He began parish ministry in 1977 and currently serves as music director at Christ the King Parish in Rhode Island where he has been since 1986. A prolific composer, Tom has over 30 recordings of liturgical and instrumental music including popular pieces such as Light of the World, Out of Darkness, Stand by Me, This is the Day, The Hands of God, Calling me Home, Be Not Afraid, Answer the Call, Like a River, Here I am Lord, Like a Shepherd, City of God, and Blest Be The Lord, etc. His latest recordings include Get On Board with ValLimar Jansen and his newest album is Christ Within Me. A number of his articles have appeared in NPM Magazine, Today’s Parish and Modern Liturgy. The workshop will be followed at 8 pm by a concert with Roscommon Solstice Choir and Tom

Kendzia performing his works. The concert will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Elphin Street, Strokestown. Tickets are €10 payable at the door and proceeds will go to Strokestown Parish Fund and the choir. All are welcome.

Athleague/Fuerty Heritage Group are asking the public to look through their family collections for any photographs, letters, maps, roll books, medals, equipment, etc. relating to the history of Athleague and Fuerty. The group are

looking to photocopy, scan and record items brought to them for an exhibition of items relating to the area. Please bring along your items of copying to Athleague Angling Centre on Sunday, 8th of May at 3 pm.

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No same-sex marriages or civil partnerships were registered in Co. Roscommon last year, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). A total of 467 gay couples entered such unions countrywide last year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 376 civil partnerships and 91 samesex marriages. The latter was enacted into law last year after the electorate passed the marriage equality referendum. Ros-

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nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and one was a Spiritualist Union of Ireland ceremony. Throughout the State last year the average age of grooms and brides reached record highs, 35.3 years and 33.2 years respectively. Meanwhile, in Co. Roscommon last year, 29 divorce applications were made, 23 of which were granted. Twelve applications were made for judicial separations, with eight granted. One annulment was sought and granted.

Glenamaddy to host Galway Fleadh Ceol A bumper weekend is planned for Glenamaddy as the town hosts Galway County Fleadh Ceol for a second time with competitions running at Glenamaddy Community School right throughout the weekend of Friday (13th) to Sunday (15th of May). A lively weekend is expected in Glena-

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Primary school initiative launched with County Childcare Roscommon Children and Young People’s Services Committee recently launched an initiative to support the transition from Pre-school to Primary school called ‘This is Me’. Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC’s) bring together the main statutory, community and voluntary providers of services to children and young people in local areas to plan and co-ordinate services. This initiative, the result of an interagency collaboration between Pre-school providers, Roscommon County Childcare Committee and Tusla, was successfully piloted in the county in 2015. The purpose of the booklet is to promote an easy transition for children from Pre-School to Primary School, to assist the Junior Infant teacher in getting to know the child and give parents memories of their child’s time in Pre-school. The booklet is completed by the Pre-school and then sent to the school the child will attend in September. It provides information to the Junior Infant teacher on the child’s achievements in Preschool and is based on the Aistear Curriculum. The information provided in the booklet provides a holistic image of the child and focuses on the positive ability and capacity of each child, using child friendly language. Parental participation is encouraged and parental consent is required to transfer the information to the school. Once noted by the teacher, the booklet is given to the parent to provide a record of their child’s time in Pre-school. It is hoped that all children making the transition from Pre-school to primary school in Roscommon this year will do so with

Pre-school providers and staff from Roscommon County Childcare Committee and Roscommon Children and Young People’s Services Committee at the launch of ‘This is Me.’

the support of the booklet. The initiative is supported for 2016 by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and booklets are available free of charge to Preschool providers. If you are a Pre-school provider and have not received copies of the booklet please contact Roscommon County Childcare Committee, Knock Road, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 094-9622540 or info@roscommonchildcare.ie.

Childminding Development grants now available here Roscommon County Childcare Committee Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs are delighted to announce they are seeking applications for the Childminding Development Grant initiative 2016. If you are a new or existing childminder and would like more

information, please check out the Roscommon CCC website at www.roscommonchildcare.ie. Alternatively, contact us on 094 9622540 or send an email to cdo1@roscommonchildcare.ie to request an application pack. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11th May.

Roscommon County Childcare Committee are now inviting applications for Parent and Toddler Grants and Childminding Development Grants Roscommon County Childcare Committee Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs are delighted to announce they are seeking applications for the Parent and Toddler Group Initiative Grant 2016. Pictured at Wear Orange Day in Roscommon Town were Jacqui Snype, Sinéad Gannon, Maria Corcoran, Ann Feeney and Josephine Thornton. Picture: Andrew Fox

If you are a new or existing Parent and Toddler Group and would like more information, please check out the Roscommon CCC website at www.roscommonchildcare.ie. Alternatively, contact us on 094 9622540 or send an email to cdo2@roscommonchildcare.ie to request an application pack. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 6th May 2016

Roscommon County Childcare Committee are now inviting applications for Childminding Development Grants Roscommon County Childcare Committee Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs are delighted to announce they are seeking applications for the Childminding Development Grant initiative 2016. If you are a new or existing Childminder and would like more information, please check out the Roscommon CCC website at www.roscommonchildcare.ie. Alternatively, contact us on 094 9622540 or send an email to cdo1@roscommonchildcare.ie to request an application pack. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 11th May 2016. Pictured at Wear Orange Day in Roscommon Town were Annmarie Newell, Dee Newell, Padraic Naughton, Annmarie O’Mahony and Michael Loftus. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Plans are progressing for the hosting of a reunion of pastpupils of Famore National School at Kiltoom, which will take place in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Kiltoom, on Saturday, August 13th. Famore NS closed in July 1981 when a new central school to serve the families of the Kiltoom area was opened at Ballybay, Kiltoom, alongside the Church of the Risen Christ.Back in 1836, Sir F. W. Trench gave the land at Famore on a 99-year lease to build a school there estimated to cost £102.10s. The proposed trustees of the new school were Mr. Hodson of the Bay and Henry Trench of Roscrea. A state school was then in existence at Ballybay under the direction of Reverend Terence O’Neill and two Presentation sisters. Famore new school opened on July 1st, 1837. It had 35 male and 35 female students and the teacher was a man called Thomas Shoebottom. The school opened for five and a half days a week, 10 am to 4 pm during weekdays. Mr Shoebottom’s salary was £8 per annum. The Famore NS Reunion committee comprises Desmond Shine, Tommy Dolan, Barry Murray, Ms. Geraldine Kenny, Brian Cunniffe and Tommy Byrne.

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newsbriefs Afternoon of music, song and dance in Ballymoe Ballymoe & District Active Retirement Association will host a Gala Afternoon of music, song and dance in the Fr. Flanagan Community Centre in Ballymoe on Thursday, May 12th, from 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm. Music will be provided by a group of traditional musicians, local musicians and a ballad group. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information, call Betty McCormack on 087-7848520.

Roscommon for Life meeting in Castlerea The Roscommon for Life group will hold a meeting on Friday, May 13th, in the Cuan Aire Family Life Centre in St Patrick’s Street, Castlerea, at 8 pm. All are welcome.

Tidy Towns Church gate collection Roscommon Tidy Towns Association will hold its annual Church gate collection this weekend. All proceeds collected on Saturday, May 7th, and Sunday, May 8th, will go towards projects to enhance the town for the Best Kept Town and National TidyTowns Competitions. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Last Friday, a group of young people from across Roscommon and east Galway met in Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe, and a Young Fine Gael branch for the newly-established constituency of Roscommon-Galway was formed. Newly-elected Senator Maura Hopkins attended, along with Young Fine Gael organisers David McLaughlin and Keelan Moran, who travelled to Ballinasloe from Donegal and Westport respectively to be present for the launch. Newly-elected chairman Alan Harney highlighted how heartening it was to see such a crowd in attendance at a time when there was a perception that young people were uninterested and disengaged from politics. Along with chairman, the members elected Niall Curley as secretary, Senator Maura Hopkins as vice-chair, Róisín Finan as treasurer and Laura Mannion as public relations officer. Anyone interested in joining should please contact Alan Harney at harneyal@tcd.ie

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Ursula Hannon at the Lamb Festival BBQ, which took place at Hannon’s Hotel on Saturday night. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

€59,800 in amenity grants awarded Eighty-three groups have been awarded a total of €59,800 by Roscommon County Council under the Tidy Towns and Amenity Grants Scheme 2016. The scheme is available as grant-aid to community groups and voluntary organisations to undertake small-scale amenity projects in their local area. The grants awarded range from €400 to €1,500. Six tidy towns groups – in Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Castlerea, Monksland, Roscommon and Strokestown – were awarded the latter amount.

Ethics conference in Castlecoote House With the centenary of the Rising being a timely opportunity for national self-examination, Castlecoote House will host a seminar to consider some of the important ethical questions facing us today on Saturday, May 13th. The 1916 Proclamation pledged to cherish ‘all the children of the nation equally’, but many people are living on the margins of Irish society. In his lecture, Dr. John Scally will hold up the mirror to Irish society and consider of the most important ethical issues that we face today and pose the question: Is ethical Ireland dead and gone? A native of County Roscommon, Dr. Scally lectures on Ethics and Theology in Trinity College Dublin. He is the author of over 30 books and has written articles in several academic journals. Twice All-Ireland winning manager and former TD John O’Mahony will speak on how our fast-changing world throws up many new and troubling ethical questions and he will offer his own thoughts on how they might be solved. The editor of the Longford Leader Sheila Reilly will speak on the very topical issue of ‘Ethics, Politics and The Media’. For further information and for details of booking contact Kevin Finnerty on 087-2587537 or email: kevin@castlecootehouse.com.

The Bridge Club Happy ‘71 Bridge Club – President’s Prize (Mrs. Maureen Kearns) – 1st: L. Curley & P. Cooney, 2nd: T. Smyth & L. Shine, Gross: N. Murtagh & M. Shannon, 3rd: C. Ansboro & E. Kelly. 1st Session: L. Curley & S. Cooney, 2nd Session: P. & V. Finneran. Kilbride Bridge Club – End of Season – 1st: F. Keane & B. Gillooly, 2nd: M. Regan C. Neilan, 3rd: A. Gaffney & J. Hunt.

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From My Kitchen Table MIRIAM KERINS

Brand Beyoncé is lookin’ so crazy right now! I

t appears born-again political activist, feminist and diva… she says so herself over forty times in her song…’Diva; I’m a diva, hey I’m a diva…’ you get my drift, Beyoncé (Mrs Carter) has decided to let the muzack do the talkin’! And so, whatever your interest in the singer, (mine is mild), it seems that once an artiste manages to reach the dizzying heights of fame, and has a bone to pick with someone, (hubby?), rather than settle the gripe in private, they feel the best way to dish the dirt is through the very public medium of song. Therefore, unless you were living under a rock, you’ll know that last week, the flawless perfection that is Queen Bey ‘dropped’ her latest album Lemonade and, in doing so, took her autobiographical impulses to another level, airing her dirty laundry (once again; more inflammatory this time) to the masses; (well on HBO and Tidal). Yep, Mrs Carter has hinted that nothing-to-writehome-about hubby Jay Z was cheatin’ with some floosy she referred to as ‘Becky with the good hair.’ Wow…what a massive marketing ploy; sell

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an album and out a two-timing creep – allegedly! Now at this stage, superfans of Queen Bey (The Beyhive) accused poor aul Rita Ora of being this so-called ‘Becky with the good hair,’ something which Ora has strenuously denied; despite the fact the big eejit made herself a target by posting a scantily-clad social media image wearing a lacy bra embossed with lemon motifs and a pendant with the letter ‘J’ around her neck! However, ‘cos I’m down with da kids… (and ‘cos there’s

nothin’ good about Rita’s hair), I can tell you the phrase ‘Becky with the good hair’ is a political statement, a slang hip hop term that’s been around for decades referring to a generic white woman, originating with rapper and producer Sir Mix-a-Lot through his classic ‘Baby got Back,’ where he characterised the stereotypical ‘white’ woman as Becky! So, there ya go, mystery solved, Becky could be anyone. In fact, I’ve got good hair; she could even be me. Je suis Becky! But would ya give me a

First impressions of First Dates Like a lot of tripe on RTE, (The Ray D’Arcy Show being an example), ‘First Dates’ is cheap, throwaway, car crash telly, yet, due to not having a spot on the wall to stare at last Thursday I tuned in…and d’ya know wha? I predict this ‘observational docu’ as we say in the business, is going to be a slow burner with a potential to take off. And so, when irritating Dubliner Gemma realised she’d previously dated the man with short-term memory loss who drank through a straw – the equally irritating Mark, who found her so memorable, he forgot her, asking the poor woman, “Did it go wrong when we met?” – I shouted, what do you think Dufus, you’ve totally blanked her, so I’d say yeah; defo a pairing destined for disaster! Next up was pretty boy player Kias who asked bewildered Ciara how many dates it would take before she’d have sex with someone, leading me to advise Ciara to date the hot barman and Kias to seek counselling for his obsession with

himself and his glow-in-the-dark teeth and hair! Then it was son-in-law material and utter gent, Corey from Galway, whom, I would say, given his impeccable behaviour is clearly a keeper. How has nobody snatched up the gorgeous Corey? The lad, at only 24, was old school, and, as he held date Melissa’s coat for her, had me congratulating the Mammy who raised him!

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break…sure who in their right mind would go creeping with Mr Carter aka Jay Z; I mean, he kind of resembles the title of his own 2001 ‘dis song’ ‘Supa Ugly’ where he slagged music heavyweight Nas for being, well, ugly! Er, kettle calling the pot black? Jay Z should look in the mirror and realise he’s punching above his weight with his wife; who is, given the hype

around Lemonade, either his new arch-rival or his massive money-making collaborator! On the other hand…and I’m playing Devil’s advocate here, why would Beyoncé, a self-proclaimed independent woman, constantly peddling powerful feminist messages through her music yet perpetuating pathetic weakness by whinging about hubby’s alleged infidelity for years now, stay married to him? Seriously love, if he’s cheating, don’t put up with it, stand up for yourself, for your daughter and for those who buy your albums, and walk away because if you want to ‘Run the World,’ start by sorting out your own house first, that’d be a much more powerful and positive message to send to scorned and abused women. You see, high-fiving yourself following a public evisceration of your relationship while at the same time managing to maintain a career out of playing the punters and being coy regarding what or whom is really behind those provocative lyrics is just plain un-cool and childish.

Changing face of Dublin

There’s no doubt that late, lamented, murdered journalist Veronica Guerin’s son Cathal Turley has grown into a fine young man. And, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death, as he talks about life and legacies, Cathal, who was only six when his mother was callously gunned down by gangland criminals as she sat in her car on the Naas Road in Dublin must surely wonder at how things have gone from bad to worse, with Gardaí wearing guns and balaclavas becoming the norm on our Capital’s streets. Last Friday we travelled to a quiet Dublin suburb, an area where property prices have risen, where young families reside and parents battle to enrol kiddies in the excellent local schools – a good area –only to witness what is now the common sight of a patrol car complete with three armed Gardaí keeping a vigilant watch as locals did their shopping at a little mini market. We all know Guerin’s murder led to the formation of the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) however, two decades on it seems murderous scum can still act with impunity, traumatising communities, destroying innocent lives and holding our country (in particular our capital) to ransom with their reign of terror. We’re all psychologically damaged, the situation is desperate, Gardaí are under-resourced, yet our leaders, Enda and Michéal, appear to be more interested in having a massive peeing party to see who has the bigger, ahem, appeal!

newsbriefs Historical Society meeting A meeting of the Co. Roscommon Historical & Archaeological Society will take place on Tuesday, 10th of May at 8.30 pm in the Percy French Hotel, Strokestown. Oliver Donagher, a retired NT and native of Croghan, will give a talk on Croghan and Cavetown – emphasing its history, scenery, developments and natural amenities. Oliver was Principal of Croghan School for thirty-three years and was involved in the local community through various development schemes and the GAA. All are welcome.

Ballygar DIL bag pack raises €1,712 Ballygar Darkness Into Light Committee held their annual bag pack in Holmes Centra, Ballygar on Friday, 29th and Saturday, 30th April. This community generously donated an incredible €1,712 over the two days. DIL Ballygar would like to say a heartfelt thanks to Ollie Holmes, the staff, all our helpers and the entire community for their generosity. Ballygar Darkness Into Light Walk will take place on Saturday, May 7th at 4.15 am. Please join us on this short 5km walk, saying no to suicide and self-harm and building a supportive culture of positive mental health in our community. You do not need to register in advance in order to take part. Just turn up and if you wish, make a donation on the morning. All money raised will be donated to Pieta House, Tuam. We look forward to your support and participation again this year. Many thanks!

Coffee Morning in aid of Alzheimers Aras Mathair Phoil Nursing Unit in Knockroe will host a Coffee Morning for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland today (Thursday, 5th of May) from 3 pm. There will be a raffle with spot prizes on the day. Your support will be much appreciated so come along and enjoy a cuppa for this great cause.

Self Care to Wellness in Monksland A Self Care to Wellness Programme is starting in Monksland Primary Care Centre on Monday, May 9th and will run for six weeks. The sessions are two and a half hours long and would be of benefit to anyone suffering from long-term health problems. Further programmes are due to start in Roscommon and Boyle in the coming weeks. For more information contact Jackie Morrisroe on 083-8478076 or email selfcaretowellness@ rsg.ie. Places are limited, so book early! Total cost is €20.

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PAUL HEALY’S WEEK A column by Roscommon People editor

Paul Healy on… detour de Boyle; Exclusive! Children play in the open air; Political musings; Lamb Festival 1 Weather 0; Leicester’s deserved big break; A strange thing happened in New York…and…working on bank holidays… Friday I’ve been calling to the hospital in Sligo (as a visitor) a few times lately. Did you know that the road to Boyle is laden with roadblocks these days? I’m not the best on the roads. I have no sense of direction and I don’t like narrow roads – or indeed wide motorways either. But that’s beside the point. When I headed for Boyle in the new circumstances that now prevail – there are major detours in place due to extensive roadworks – I was all over the place. I found parts of the county I hadn’t seen in years. Sure, I got to Tulsk alright (there are traffic lights in place on that route too). Then I realised Elphin was off limits (well, you know what I mean) and that traffic to Boyle was being diverted via Frenchpark. But I got flustered, and while I did turn for Frenchpark, I took a wrong turn a few miles on and ended up in the general Ballinameen area. But then I took another slightly wrong turn and ended up in a remote (but lovely!) area. Now I know I’m not exactly new to County Roscommon, but I had been running late, hadn’t thought of the detours and perhaps hadn’t been concentrating (I had been listening to ‘Off the Ball’ on Newstalk). Anyways, it seems one bad turn deserves another, and I had made two bad turns. Next I saw a man on the road who I hadn’t met in years. I pulled up and we chatted about several things, including life. He put me back on the right road and I eventually got to Sligo Hospital, suitably embarrassed by my shocking command of the roads.

Saturday Maybe experts would call it mindfulness with grass… Anyways, I was cutting the grass, with the assistance of a lawnmower, when – happily – I was able to stop time in its tracks… …and enjoy watching the kids enjoy themselves in the open air. They had no gadgets in their hands, weren’t lost in some game on their smartphones. Our daughter, Ciara, aged 11 as and from this week, had a few friends around. Whatever they were playing, it

was all very furtive. Every now and again two of them would emerge from a side door of the house, look to see if they were being chased, and then proceed to avoid their pursuers by hiding in the garden shed/going behind a tree/sneaking back into the house via another door. Seconds later, a few of their ‘enemy’ would emerge from the house to begin looking for the others. As luck would have it, they’d usually go running in the opposite direction. Every now and again our son, Matthew, would emerge from somewhere with a Star Wars machine gun, and sometimes run in both directions, followed by Coco the dog, who, like the others, had no idea which way to go. They were all very good at this game…everyone avoiding everyone else, tip-toeing around the house and garden, almost in slow motion, like those Tom & Jerry cartoons where one of the characters is chasing the other around street corners and house gables. It all seemed like a silent movie, or a very quiet cartoon – that added to the enjoyment I got from observing it. Then I realised that I was wearing ear muffs for the very first time, in order to deaden the sound of the lawnmower. That, I guess, explained the atmospheric silence! What a nice way to usher in the summer. And I must say I recommend the use of ear muffs when mowing the lawn. I’ll be using them again…next time I’m cutting the grass, or when George Hook is on the radio (whichever comes first).

In recent days… It’s been an interesting few days on the political scene locally. To the ordinary person, the Seanad elections are, as Leo Varadkar might say, surreal. Just exactly who votes? And how do they total the votes? And why does it go on for several days? I hadn’t the will to chase the ‘breaking news’ online. But I got bits of news via texts, twitter and word of mouth. Late on Tuesday night of last week the word went around that Fianna Fáil veteran Terry Leyden was in big trouble. But it turned out that rumours of his political demise were ‘greatly exaggerated.’ By Wednesday he had bounced back and was back in the Seanad. Cllr. Nigel Dineen fought a good fight but didn’t make it on this occasion. Dr. Martin Daly lost out, but Dr. Keith Swanick, a Mayo-based native of Castlerea, won a seat. Then, a day or two later, came the news of a commanding triumph by Maura Hopkins (Fine Gael), now elevated from councillor to Senator. Senator Hopkins has bounced back impressively following her narrow loss in the General Election. Suddenly, Roscommon has a host of TDs and Senators. Now we wonder whether or not, to quote a national newspaper, Enda Kenny is

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Who says farming has no future?

Michael and Devin O’Brien enjoying a bird’s eye view of the sheepdog trials during Roscommon Lamb Festival last weekend. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

going to bury the hatchet and promote Denis Naughten to ministerial office. Michael Fitzmaurice, like Naughten, is also prominently to the forefront of Fine Gael/Independents’ talks. We could certainly do with a minister here. This is fairly high-stakes political poker. In the coming days we’ll have a new government, and it will be very interesting to see where Naughten and Fitzmaurice are positioned once the deal is done.

All weekend The Roscommon Lamb Festival cheerily ignored the rain and hail and embraced the sunshine on an erratic weekend weather-wise. As ever, the organisers should take a collective bow; it’s a highly impressive festival in terms of the range and ingenuity of events organised. The festival wasn’t really smiled upon by the weather this time, but while some events suffered, many others attracted good crowds, and an enjoyable time was experienced by those in attendance. Likewise, Wear Orange Day was a success, with the community again rallying in support of the three Naughton brothers – Archie, George and Isaac – who have all been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The boys thoroughly enjoyed the weekend activities with their family, friends and their wider Roscommon family.

Sunday I’m driving back from another visit

to Sligo Hospital, but I’m taking a country roads route. I don’t want the monotony of the lorry-laden N4, even for 15 or 20 miles, or whatever it is. So I am on my own personal country roads route, listening to Sunday evening radio. But, motoring along in rural Sligo, I can’t get a good Shannonside reception, and I have to listen to two annoying DJs on some other station, when I know that Willie is breathlessly setting the scene in Gaelic Park, where Roscommon are playing New York. Later, I do get to tune into Shannonside, where Willie is playing requests galore in between reporting on the disquieting drama that’s unfolding on the pitch. The last five minutes or so are riveting radio. Roscommon just hang on. Earlier, Willie told us about the Roscommon man who arrived in New York on Thursday and returned home on Friday because his wife had a baby. If the man’s actually a football fan, it seems like he won on the double; a beautiful new baby, and he missed the match. Still, Roscommon won, and we live to fight another day. We’ll travel to Carrick with hope – not hype – in our hearts.

Monday What a sporting win for Leicester. And I actually thought that Ding, with his remorseless century breaks, was the man with momentum, but fair play to Leicester’s Mark Selby, he bossed the World Snooker Final in the

end. (The city’s football club also did well at the weekend).

Earlier on Monday I seldom work bank holidays any more, so I don’t have to feel sorry for myself. But today I went in to edit some copy for a few hours. First there was Seamus Duke’s report from New York. As I edited it, I thought ‘I bet he’s off to join a few hundred other Rossies for more craic in Terry Connaughton’s or somewhere’ – and good luck to them all! (See Seamus’ New York Diary and match report and analysis). Then I edited more sport, and I remembered that our (new) man Dan’s not here this week. He’s even had the cheek to send copy about Barcelona from right beside the La Masia soccer training academy in Barcelona (see page 48). Then, Frank Brandon’s column came in – and it was ‘live from Spain!’ It turns out that Frank and Carol are over there on a beach, with Nathan Carter. Well, Nathan’s not actually with them in person, but Frank brought Nathan’s DVD with him, ‘cos Frank doesn’t have a DVD player, but – guess what – it works in their accommodation in Costa Blanca. (Read all about it on page 4). I hope they’re all enjoying their travels, but I must say that by 9 pm on a bank holiday I was beginning to feel a bit sorry for myself. I went home just in time to see Deputy Mattie McGrath on the RTE News.

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NewsPeople

Connaughton slams duo… INDEPENDENT TDS ‘FAILING ELECTORATE’ < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Fianna Fáil councillor Ivan Connaughton, right, has launched a scathing attack on Independent TDs Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice, accusing them of ignoring local issues in their government negotiations. He said that Deputy Naughten, who was expelled from Fine Gael over the closure of the Accident & Emergency Unit (A&E) at Roscommon Hospital, had “turned his back on the people of Roscommon”. The two TDs have been actively involved in the long, but ultimately fruitful (it appears), attempts to form a new administration, and there is strong speculation that at least one of them is set to be rewarded with a ministry. However, Cllr. Connaughton said that they were failing the people

who elected them by not prioritising local matters. “They are not taking local issues seriously in the context of the vote they got,” Cllr. Connaughton said. “Thousands of people in Roscommon and Galway voted for the two Independent candidates, particularly in relation to the topical issues going into the election.” The issues in question, he said, included the restoration of Roscommon Hospital’s A&E, flooding and the reopening of St Brigid’s Hospital in Ballinasloe. “I would be very surprised that these aren’t red line issues with our two

Independent TDs,” Cllr. Connaughton said. He was particularly critical of Deputy Naughten. “Deputy Naughten has said that Portiuncula (Hospital, Ballinasloe) is a red line issue for him,” Cllr. Connaughton said. “I think it’s a cop-out because the main focus of the votes that he got was in relation to the stance he took on Roscommon Hospital.” He speculated that Deputy Naughten was on the brink of rejoining Fine Gael. “It’s a u-turn from Denis and he is getting ready for a soft landing back into Fine Gael,” Cllr. Connaughton said. “If he votes for Enda Kenny as Taoiseach without getting a commitment to get Roscommon A&E reopened, I think he is turning his back on the people of Roscommon.” Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice was unavailable for comment on Wednesday.

‘I’m trying to improve health services and rural Ireland’ – Naughten < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Responding to strong criticism from Cllr. Ivan Connaughton, Independent TD Denis Naughten has told the Fianna Fáil man to discuss the issues highlighted with his own party leader, Micheál Martin. “Ivan needs to have a word with his own party leadership in relation to the fact that Micheál Martin decided to pull back from the contest to become Taoiseach and has now agreed with Fine Gael that they would facilitate the election of Enda Kenny as Taoiseach,” he said. “His discussions should be had with his own party leader on those matters.” Deputy Naughten said that he had been trying to ensure that a government

could be put in place that dealt with issues that affected all of Ireland. “We are trying to ensure that rural Ireland, which has been neglected for the past decade in particular, is very much in the centre of decision-making in government,” he added. The Independent TD continues to be strongly linked with a ministry in the government that is expected to be formed in the coming days. However, he said: “Everyone would like a ministry, but they have only got 15 of them, not 158 of them. It hasn’t been discussed.” Asked about suggestions that he is not making Roscommon A&E a red line issue in his talks with Fine Gael, Deputy Naughten said: “I gave a commitment to the people of Ros-

Senator Maura Hopkins with supporters following her success last week.

Hopkins storms into Seanad Maura Hopkins was elected to the Seanad with the highest vote achieved by any of Fine Gael’s 38 candidates in last week’s Seanad elections. She was elected on the Administrative Panel. Speaking afterwards, she pledged that she would use her new Seanad platform to be a voice in national politics for young people from the west of Ireland. Senator Hopkins also said that she would provide “ambitious” and “sincere” representation at Oireachtas level for the 7,000 Roscommon-Galway voters who gave her their No. 1 votes in the recent Dáil election. At the count last Thursday, Senator Hopkins received 117 votes and was comfortably elected. Outgoing Minister of State Paudie Coffey, who was a Fine Gael candidate on the panel, was some distance back on 46 votes and was not elected.

Independent TD Denis Naughten

common and east Galway before the election that I would do my utmost to talk to everyone and anyone to try to improve health services and employment prospects in the constituency of Roscommon-Galway. “That is very much to the fore of discussions that I have had with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and other Independents over the last nine weeks.”

Senator Hopkins said: “Ireland is going through a period of political uncertainty. Political parties need to show leadership. Ireland needs Fine Gael to be stronger and, to achieve more support, Fine Gael needs to be better. “As Fine Gael’s new Oireachtas representative in Roscommon-Galway, I will work hard to ensure that Fine Gael is better and stronger. And I will be a voice in national political debate for young people from the west of Ireland.” Independent councillor Nigel Dineen narrowly missed winning a seat on the Industrial & Commercial Panel. Co. Roscommon will have two representatives in the new Seanad, Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden being the other.

Who will suceed Senator Hopkins on Council? < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Pat Towey, a businessman in Ballaghaderreen, is the latest name to be linked with the vacancy on Roscommon County Council that was prompted by Maura Hopkins’ election to the Seanad last week. Mr. Towey has been very active in the community in recent years, especially with Ballaghaderreen

Chamber of Commerce, and is proprietor of the well-known Towey’s Topaz. Among the other names linked with the vacant Fine Gael seat in the Boyle Municipal District are former councillors Gerry Garvey (Kilmore), Liam Callaghan (Tulsk) and Charlie Hopkins (Arigna). Strokestown’s John O’Beirne, the former chairman of the Roscommon

branch of the Irish Farmers’Association, has also been mentioned, as has Boyle’s Mary Keenan, a daughter of former councillor Ernie Keenan. Darragh Kelly, the party’s Western Area Regional Organiser, said that a Selection Convention would take place to fill the vacancy. Nominations will be sought for the convention, he said. No date has yet been fixed.

Is Denis trying to fudge the A&E issue? Dear Editor, As I observe the political to-ing and fro-ing in recent days, I note that Denis Naughten TD is choosing to focus on what may happen to health services in Ballinasloe, rather than trying to use his current negotiating position to have the A&E services restored in Roscommon Hospital. Denis needs to be reminded that voting against the decision to close Roscommon A&E in the past is not enough – he now needs to use his possible position of strength to have the A&E re-opened or at the very

least to have the hours and services extended. In effect, this is what he has been recently re-elected to do as the overcrowding issues in all the surrounding A&Es has not been addressed and therefore the services being provided in this region remain sub-standard to other regions. Denis needs to take example from John Halligan TD who is seeking to have health services restored in Waterford – rather than adopting a position whereby he (Deputy Naughten) gives the impression of (conveniently) ignoring – certainly

Letter to the Editor not highlighting – the Roscommon Hospital issue and instead highlighting the possible reduction to services at Ballinasloe Hospital. In effect, the Waterford-based TD is acting in line with his commitments and the wishes of his constituents while Denis is posturing on the entire health issue. His attempts to speak nationally on health matters rather than focus on the lack of services in the core area he represents point

towards political posturing on the matter rather than a real desire to achieve the goal he claims to stand for. The lack of comment from Roscommon Hospital Action Committee – where have they gone? – is also worrying. Before the election, long-standing HAC chairman and former election candidate John McDermott broke ranks with the wider HAC committee to support Deputy Naughten. Yet, it seems to me that our elected TD has shown little appetite to continue the

fight for re-instatement of services at Roscommon Hospital. How the late Tom Foxe would have used the current Goverment formation talks to benefit the hospital and the people of Roscommon. It is extremely disappointing that nobody is holding Denis to account on this matter. How easily we have given up the fight. Yours sincerely, Roscommon Town resident (Name and address withheld on request)

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Roscommon weather New York storm Seamus Duke’s New York diary

Friday, 29th of April A lot of the Roscommon supporters had travelled over on the Thursday (as did the team) so I was a little late in joining the party. I always look forward to any visit to New York. It’s a magical city to come to. In the queue to check in at Dublin Airport were at least 150 Rossies, and several of them familiar faces too. The Aer Lingus flight to JFK was smooth and the service was excellent, as usual. Roscommon team doctor Martin Daly and Padraig Pearses player Davy Murray sat in front of us on the plane (Davy was delayed by a day because of his college exams). We caught a glimpse of Roscommon’s new tracksuits, which look very smart indeed. We got into New York at around 2 pm local time and myself and my wife Teresa shared a taxi ride into the city with Willie Hegarty, who was minding his vocal chords in preparation for his commentary from Gaelic Park on Sunday. We travelled with Michael Caslin’s group and stayed at the very central Chelsea Savoy Hotel on 23rd Street. Right next door is Jake’s Saloon, owned by Galway man Jimmy Glynn, from Dunmore. It became a base for a lot of Rossies over the weekend. One of the first people I met in the hotel was Paul Earley, who was there with Dermot Earley Junior. The Earley family attended a major fundraising function on Thursday night – hosted by Club Rossie – at which it was announced that the new Roscommon training centre at Runnabracken would be named after the legendary Dermot Earley. It is a lovely touch by the authorities. By all accounts it was a hugely successful fundraiser too. After a short rest, and in the company of Councillor Domnick Connolly, we made our way to Eugene Rooney’s bar on 7th Avenue, where a huge crowd of Rossies were in attendance, including members of the team management who were in town to attend another Club Rossie fundraiser, being held in Rosie O’Grady’s (across the street from Rooney’s). The scene in Rosie O’Grady’s

Pauline May, from Boyle, Co. Roscommon, but now living in New York, in Times Square before the game. Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship, Round 1, New York v Roscommon, Gaelic Park, New York, USA. Picture credit: D·ire Brennan / SPORTSFILE

was remarkable. There were about 400 people at the Club Rossie gig, but there were at least 400 more Roscommon people in the premises on the night. Kevin McStay and Seanie McDermott addressed the crowd at the function. It was astounding to see so many Roscommon supporters in one place at a social function thousands of miles from home. The price of the drink may have been dear but that didn’t diminish the craic which was enjoyed into the early hours. And not a sign of Donald Trump either, despite the fact that we were in his neighbourhood!

Saturday, 30th of April The handy thing about being a sports enthusiast in New York is that the sport in Ireland and the UK is on early in the day New York time. On Saturday morning we caught the Premier League action in Jake’s Saloon from 10 am – incredibly, all the games were on different screens. I had a special interest in the Newcastle game as I was ‘on them’ in the last man standing competition. They won 1-0, but were so lucky. Then, a decision to make: would we look at the Mayo v Cork All-Ireland U-21 final or not? It was on at 1 pm. I decid-

ed against it. I had a feeling that Mayo would win it, which they duly did. It was another AllIreland title that Roscommon had left behind them at this level. Well done to Mayo on a great win, but it was painful for the Rossies, given what might have been. A trip to Macy’s in the glorious sunshine was what took up those few hours for us. Everywhere one looked there were Roscommon jerseys and tops to be seen, as the visitors soaked up the sunshine and enjoying the New York hospitality. A lot of shopping was on the agenda. Especially for the ladies, many of whom took the opportunity to visit the outlets in New Jersey, which offer great value. Late on Saturday evening we took a train out to the Riverdale Steakhouse which is owned by Athleague man Terry Connaughton. We had a lovely evening there. The food at The Riverdale is top class and Terry’s manager, Jimmy Naughton (from Knockcroghery), is a perfect host.

Sunday, 1st of May Early on Sunday morning I got a chance to see Manchester United v Leicester City as the Foxes continued their pursuit of an incredible Premier League

title. We are all in agreement that for Leicester to win the title would be one of the biggest stories that we have ever seen in any sport. Little did we know on Sunday morning that we were almost to witness one of the biggest shocks in the history of the football championships ourselves later that day in Gaelic Park! It would seem that every TV channel in New York reports on the weather forecast every ten minutes. We were all warned time after time that Sunday was to be a “soggy and nasty day”. What’s more, they were right, and it was a terrible pity after the beautiful day we had enjoyed on Saturday. Most Roscommon people travelled without any major rain gear and the local shops which sold umbrellas did a roaring trade as the persistent rain fell from early on Sunday morning. Not alone that, it was cold too as the buses headed for Gaelic Park. We got to the venue at about 2.15 pm and already there were huge crowds of Roscommon supporters present. Usually the weather is glorious, but it was like going to an FBD League game in January. The AstroTurf pitch stood up to the demands of the game very well and the players on both sides coped with the wet and cold

conditions. However it was a different story for the fans who were huddled together in the open stand. It was a truly miserable day. Suffice to say that Roscommon got the shock of their lives as this New York team almost became the first from the city to win a game in the Connacht Championship. There was a really strange atmosphere after the match as Roscommon fans came to terms with what was a very poor display. In 2011, when Roscommon were a Division Four team, they came to New York and won by 3-21 to 1-11. This year the team were in Division One and scraped home by a point. We were lucky enough to be in the press box and out of the rain. Willie Hegarty brought the action back to the listeners in Ireland. There were several requests for people at home. The statement of the day from Willie was a request for Mary who was at home in Roscommon while Mammy and Daddy were in New York. “Mary is holding a party tonight while the parents are in New York. There will be only one outcome there,” said Willie, to howls of laughter in the press box. (A big thank you to Larry McCarthy and eve-

ryone in the New York GAA Board for their hospitality). Hundreds of supporters headed back to places like McKeon’s and The Riverdale Steakhouse for grub and a few drinks after the game, and while there was palpable shock at how close Roscommon were to being knocked out of the Connacht Championship, the mood lightened later on in the night as a few drinks eased the pain. The music also lifted the mood. The Roscommon players and management were in The Riverdale for a meal and the view was ‘what’s done is done’ and ‘we have to put this display behind us and move on to the Leitrim match’. You could see that they were all very disappointed, but, hey, it could have been worse. Another pair of extremely successful fundraisers were held by Jimmy Naughton in the Riverdale Steakhouse over the weekend. I spoke to a very happy looking David O’Connor of Club Rossie late on Sunday night. It has been a close shave for the Roscommon team on the field of play, but off the field it was a very successful weekend for Club Rossie. A lot of the Rossies were heading home on Monday, with more leaving on Tuesday. Indeed some were taking advantage of the trip to visit family and friends in the USA and even in Canada. I wonder will New York still be in the Connacht Championship when the next Roscommon v New York fixture is due, in 2021? On the evidence of what we saw in Gaelic Park last Sunday, they deserve to be in the competition. As for Roscommon’s championship prospects now, interesting questions arise. Could this poor display be just the kick in the backside that Roscommon needed, or are we in for another short summer? Time will tell. In any event, this weekend was officially about a football game between Roscommon and New York, but for the couple of thousand Roscommon people who made the journey, it was much more than that. It would be great to be there again in 2021. It’s Carrick-on-Shannon next. It’s not as far to travel – but the craic might not be as good!

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Summer GARDENING

Give your favourite garden furniture a facelift! < MIRIAM KERINS

As money is often too tight to mention in most households – ours included – when I’ve got the time, I try to upcycle and customise old furniture rather than replace it. And, even though I’m no Nick Knowles, I’m actually quite nifty with a piece of sandpaper and a paint brush, often going on mad benders transforming, updating and working a bit of magic to old tables and chairs and keeping those paint suppliers in business.

You see it’s easy to be brave and creative with a bit of old furniture that would otherwise end up on top of a skip; there’s absolutely no commitment involved, and, if it doesn’t work out then just use it to keep the home fires burning – everyone’s a winner. However, like anything you attempt, before deciding to undertake any DIY project, preparation is the key, and, depending on the condition of the piece about to be restored, grab a coffee, a pen and a notepad and make a full wish-list of items you’re going to need.

If you’re upcycling something with chipped paint, make sure you’ve got sandpaper or a wire brush handy, a selection of decent paintbrushes, old newspapers for drips, old, clean cloths, some kitchen roll, masking tape and some turps (white spirit) close to hand. If the item you’re restoring is made of bare wood, and because wood is porous, using a primer is a must before even attempting to add the paint. However, if the item is made of wicker, and I love wicker garden furniture despite the fact it constantly squeaks, I’d suggest you spray paint

with an aerosol can rather than doing your head in with a brush – because this way, the spray can get right into those awkward grooves. Now at this point I don’t wish to sound like Sting, (or, God forbid, Bono), but as we’re currently experiencing the horrific effects of climate change, I’d suggest you spend the extra few euro and go for a paint that has added UV protection; it will go a long way towards preserving your showpieces during those harsh erratic, hormonal mood swing episodes of hail, rain,

shine…repeat… we’ve been slave to lately. As always, (and I should practice what I preach) but do follow the instructions on the product label. That way, you shouldn’t go wrong. However, I’d advise two thin coats rather than one thick lumpy coat; in my experience you tend to get a smoother finish and your paint dries much quicker. So go on, get painting, stencilling, rejuvenating and distressing this weekend and give that old patio set a last-minute reprieve – you’ll be glad you did!

Summer Gardening – just add muck! < MIRIAM KERINS

Whether you’re digging in the muck, planting herbs, barbequing or watching hubby toil and sweat as you relax with a Roscommon People and a glass of vino, (me), there’s no doubt, summer gardening can be fun! However, if you’re currently planning to create your summer haven or your own personal Eden this month, perhaps you might like to consider going the sustainable, organic route – meaning you’ll need to not only be aware of the usual suspects that can hamper your efforts, i.e. pests, you’ll also need to be aware of certain pesticides that can hamper the planet and are potentially harmful to the kiddies, the birds, the bees and the butterflies and of course, your pets. So, in order to get you started, here are some of my own top tips. The first step in manufacturing your summer Eden is to create a haven for the little birdies. You see, that gorgeous robin who visits each morning and sings his little heart out will actually benefit your efforts because believe it or not, tiny though he may be, he’s the Arnie Schwarzenegger of rural life because, put simply, he’s a predator who will gladly hunt down all those pesky insects and at the same time leave his own natural fertilizer behind to help nourish your plants. When visiting the garden centre, ask staff for plants that have a hardy, extensive root system, i.e. perennials. They’re more heat-resistant, and, as Met Eireann are forecasting warm, balmy Pimms sipping days ahead, this means you’ll be planting for the future rather than just one season at a time. When watering your plants…and yes, we know the charges are about to be suspended for a few months (well that’s the comedy statement of the week from Leinster House anyway), I’d advise you don’t go too mad in case you’re penalised for over-use of our natural resource; so adding a bit of mulch to your flower beds will keep the soil’s moisture from evaporating, allowing you to conserve at least some of that precious, expensive water! Oh and if you have the time, try to sprinkle first thing in the morning, that way your plants can take in the moisture over the entire day. The sound of the lawnmower hails the beginning of summer for me and I have to say, there’s nothing as aromatic as the smell of freshly-cut grass, and hubby, who’s the Percy Thrower in the family, tells me that “little and often rather than going like a lunatic once a month” is yer only man when it comes to having the perfectly mown lawn. So go on, get gardening!

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Ardcarne Garden Centre take the OFFERS IN STORE LOTSupMORE Gordischche Orphanage challenge Ardcarne Garden Centre’s 30th anniversary (thirty years in business) coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Marie O’Conghaile and other Irish volunteers have taken up a challenge at the Gorodishche Orphanage in Belarus; she will bring ten orphan children, all with either physical or intellectual disability, on a holiday to the Belarussian capital, Minsk. In fact, in three months’ time, Marie will be on her sixth mission to the Gorodishche Orphanage, where Burren Chernobyl – a charity based in Ennistymon, Co. Clare – has been a constant and regular supporter over the past 20 years. Burren Chernobyl has contributed major support in the form of modernising the orphanage, providing care equipment and generally improving the lot of the orphans through the volunteer programme. “Most of the orphans have never been outside the orphanage,” says Marie. “Most of them have no family or no visitors, so the one week’s holiday in Minsk is a major highlight in their lives. “These children just want to be like other children.” The children range from 4 years up to 18 years old. Their disabilities mean they cannot survive without constant care. Many Irish people – some from Co. Roscommon – spend a week or so in the orphanage each year, giving extra care to the children. A fundraising barbecue will take place on Saturday, May 7th next at 7 pm as part of the 30th anniversary of Ardcarne Garden Centre, and all the proceeds will be given to Marie to fund the holiday for the orphans.

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Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were committee members accompanied by Captain Áine Gilmore. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were Frank Coyne and Pat Roche. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were Angela, Sarah and Seán Kelly. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were retired members of the Defence Forces. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the Ballygar 1916 Centenary Commemorations were Sgt. Noel O’Brien, Captain Áine Gilmore and Sgt. Seán McDonnell. Picture: Andrew Fox

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and the second in Galway in 2014. The company is a leading employer with a team of almost 100 staff across their two outlets, the majority being based at the flagship centre in Athlone. It engages the services of local businesses where possible, including motor factors suppliers, tyres, fuel, stationery, catering supplies, etc. as well as their bodyshop and paintwork being outsourced locally. Colm Quinn BMW and MINI have a philosophy to provide the very highest levels of service to their customers. The business is showcased throughout the world as a location where best practise is not only displayed but also conceived. The company have been awarded a number of accolades in recognition of their commitment to Best Practise Excellence and Customer Satisfaction. The Retail Centre in Athlone was recently the first and only Motor Retailer in Ireland to gain 20* Status in Customer Satisfaction. Working with other

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(1) Standard from Allure model. (2) 5 years warranty is made up of 3 year manufacturer’s warranty and 2 year extended manufacturer’s warranty. (3) On orders before 30th April 2016 Finance Example: Peugeot 2008 Access 1.2 VTi. Retail Price† €20,040 Customer Deposit / Trade In €6,951.88. Finance Amount €13,088.12. 36 monthly payments of €200. Total Cost of Credit €1,189.37 which includes a documentation fee of €63.49. GMFV†† (Optional Final Payment) €7,014. APR 3.9% as at 1st January 2016. Min deposit 10%. † Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only. ††The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be applied by your Peugeot Dealer subject to kilometre limits/ condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and conditions apply. Offer available on all new Peugeot 2008 models ordered before 1st April 2016 and registered up to 30th April 2016 at participating dealers. APR 3.9% which is inclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. This is a Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance.

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New Citroen Dispatch World premiere held C itroen says that their

all-new Dispatch van is set to become the ideal partner for Irish professionals, with enhanced practicality, comfort and safety stemming from new design features, architecture and technologies. The global public reveal of the New Citroën Dispatch took place at the CV Show in Birmingham last week. Citroen’s new generation of the ever-popular Dispatch LCV features new technologies, design features and architecture, as well as functions that

are new to the segment. The new Dispatch is the first vehicle of its type to offer hands-free sliding side doors and a head-up display, as well as numerous other technologies that make working lives easier and safer. Designed with a wide range of professionals in mind (including tradespeople, construction workers, local authority employees and delivery and service professionals), the new vehicle will be available in van, Combi and Crew Vanversions, as well as being specified in

three lengths (XS: 4.60m, M: 4.95m and XL: 5.30m). Further to the hands-free sliding doors and the colour head-up display, new features include Driver Attention Alert, Active Safety Brake, Citroen Connect Nav and Mirror Link systems, and a wide range of optional extras to suit every professional’s unique needs. Launched in 1995, the original Citroën Dispatch sold 600,000 units. New Dispatch joins the Nemo, Berlingo and Relay as part of Citroen’s broad modern range of LCVs.

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New Volkswagen Tiguan SUV here in July V

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launch their more substantial looking new Tiguan SUV here this July. 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 for a 2.0-litre TDI engine putting out 150bhp. Volkswagen says that it has been designed and engineered to redefine the compact SUV segment and that new Tiguan

introduces class-leading levels of interior space, practicality and safety while also debuting cutting-edge technology and connectivity. New from the ground up, the German carmaker says that

the Tiguan brings previously unseen levels of quality and refinement to its sector with a premium look and feel that belie its price, which hasn’t been announced yet.

The first new Volkswagen SUV to sit on the innovative and flexible MQB platform, which also underpins the class-leading Volkswagen Golf, the new car signals the start of a comprehensive SUV offensive that will

see the brand represented in all core SUV segments over time. By virtue of its cutting-edge, MQB underpinnings, Volkswagen claims that the new Tiguan debuts exceptional levels of safety and connectivity.

Volkswagen (VW) will launch their more substantial looking new Tiguan SUV here this July.

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Pictured at the launch of the Volkswagen Tiguan at J. Keane & Sons, Roscommon were Mary Morris, Oliver McDermott and Mary McDermott. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at the launch of the Volkswagen Tiguan at J. Keane & Sons, Roscommon were John Keane, Mary Scahill Flynn and Michael O’Reilly. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Korean models ﬂourish at prestigious design awards K Suzuki Swift overtaking ﬁve million sales

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sister company Hyundai have reinforced the reputation for Korean car manufacturers adopting the highest design standards. Between them, they picked up three prizes at the 2016 ‘Red Dot Awards’ for Product Design, one of the most prestigious international product design competitions. The new Kia Sportage compact SUV and Optima

saloon – the carmaker’s two latest models – both received coveted ‘Red Dots’. And Hyundai, with their groundbreaking new IONIQ model has been recognized for its outstanding design in the coveted Vehicle category, becoming the sixth Hyundai car to receive a Red Dot title in the last three years. The independent judging panel even honoured the Kia Optima with a ‘Best of the

he Suzuki Swift has now passed the five million production mark, just 18 months after the celebration of four million units. The Swift, first launched in Ireland in 2005, is referred to as a world strategic model that was first built in Japan in 2004 with production bases expanding the year after to Hungary, India and China. Production then commenced in Malaysia (2007), Pakistan (2009), Thailand (2012) and Vietnam in 2014. All European Swifts are made at Suzuki’s established Magyar plant in Hungary. Across the globe, 11 per cent of Swift sales are in Japan, around 50 per cent in India and 19 per cent across Europe. Swift is on sale in 140 countries and has won more than 70 awards.

Best’ award, the competition’s highest distinction, for which only the most ground-breaking designs in a category are eligible. The new generations of the Optima and the European Kia bestseller, the Sportage, were launched across Kia’s global markets earlier this year. These new prizes have seen both models defending their Red Dot Awards – both the previous generations of the Kia Sportage and Kia Optima also received Red Dot awards in 2011, while the Optima retains its ‘Best of the Best’ prize. Since 2009, when the first-

generation Kia Soul won the carmaker’s first award in the competition, Kia’s design teams have gone on to achieve a total of 15 Red Dot Awards. Now, in 2016, every model in the current Kia product range has a Red Dot. For Hyundai, the award acknowledges the futureorientated design of the newest addition to their car line-up. IONIQ is Hyundai Motor’s first dedicated eco-friendly model and is an important milestone in its sustainability strategy, with this latest award bringing further global recognition for its forward-looking design philosophy.

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FarmingPeople Tackling the farm income crisis my top priority – Healy In his inaugural address to the 61st annual meeting of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) at the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin, newly-elected president Joe Healy said that tackling the farm income crisis would be his number one priority. “Fifty years after the Farmers’ Rights Campaign, IFA

still has a really important job to do farmers. I want to thank farmers for their support and I am asking for their continued strong support of IFA,” Mr. Healy said. “Farm Incomes will be top of my agenda when I meet the Minister for Agriculture. Politicians need to get serious and

recognise that there is a real income crisis on Irish farms. I want to see a dedicated Minister with sole responsibility for Agriculture and Food in the new Government.” Mr. Healy also pledged to bring trust, transparency and credibility to the heart of IFA and to strengthen governance

and transparency. He said that the single biggest challenge facing Irish agriculture was farm income. He added: “2016 is proving to be an extremely difficult year and the reality is farm incomes are too low and unsustainable. The president identified the immediate issues as product

prices, retail regulation, input costs (with particular emphasis on IFA’s campaign on fertiliser) and the Mercosur trade deal. “It is totally unacceptable that farmers, who do most of the work in producing high-quality food, are receiving a price below the cost of production.”

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Eight students from CBS Roscommon, Colm Kildine, Kyran Rayner, Kenneth Kedian, John Cuttle, James Costello, Oisín Stephens, Luke Glennon and Keelan Neary, made it to the finals of the Health and Safety Authority’s (HSA) Multimedia Farm Safety Competition for post-primary students which took place in Dublin Castle last Wednesday. They reached the final with their multimedia project entitled Think Farm Safety, which is a video showing how things can go wrong on the farm when incorrect decisions are made. The aim of the competition is to raise awareness among post-primary students of farm safety and to give a voice to young people in the national campaign to raise levels of safety on Irish farms. The project aims to harness the powerful influence that

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Society’s Registered Offices, Circular Road Roscommon on Thursday, May 19th 2016 at 9 p.m. AGENDA 1. Minutes 2. Chairman’s Report 3. Adoption of Accounts & Auditors Report 4. Appointment of Auditor 5. Declaration of Election Results 6. Declaration of Dividend (if any) 7. Any other Business incidental to the Meeting. By order of the Board

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young people have to effect change in safety behaviour among their own farming families and in the wider farming community. Speaking at the Awards Ceremony, Assistant Chief Executive of the HSA, Brian Higgisson said: “Congratulations to Colm, Kyran, Kenneth, John, James, Oisín, Luke and Keelan and all of the finalists here today whose innovative multimedia entries promote the farm safety message in new ways. Every year, farmers and their family members die on Irish farms through avoidable and preventable accidents. One hundred and six people have died in farm accidents over the past five years. This year, three people have died so far in farm accidents. Young people can influence safety behaviour in their own families and the wider community.”

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Pictured at the Health and Safety Authority’s Farm Safety Multimedia Awards Ceremony for Schools, in Dublin Castle, from left to right: (back) Brian Higgisson, Assistant Chief Executive, HSA, Colm Kildine, Kyran Rayner, Kenneth Kedian, John Cuttle and Joanne Harmon, Education Manager, HSA. Front: James Costello, Oisín Stephens, Luke Glennon and Keelan Neary, Transition Year students from C.B.S. Roscommon, Co. Roscommon. They reached the final with their multimedia project entitled Think Farm Safety.

Castlerea Mart Report Sale on 28th of April last: There were 1000 cattle on offer and despite the recent downturn in the weather conditions demand remained strong for all classes of stock presented for sale. Quality store cattle in particular recorded some fancy prices while the suck calves and breeding stock attracted improved prices. Heifers, dry cows and weanlings reported prices similar to the previous week. Sample prices Heifers: Lm 390kgs €1055 Lm 480kgs €1315 Ch 470kgs €1230 Si 450kgs €1175 Ch 570kgs €1515 Ch 550kgs €1395 Lm 580kgs €1485. Dry cows: AA 845kgs €1635 Ch 570kgs €1125 Lm 580kgs €1225 Lm 715kgs €1515 Lm 690kgs €1515. Cows with calves at foot made from €850 to €2480 for a Ch cow and ch bull calf at foot. Springers made from €850 to €1550 per head. Calves: Better quality lots presented for sale this week and this was reflected in the prices: AA bull €375 Hr hfr €310 Fr bull €120 Ch bull €390 Lm hfr €360. Weanling bulls: Lm 290kgs €1015 BBX 265kgs €980 Ch 285kgs €920 Ch 460kgs €1250 Ch 365kgs €1060. Weanling heifers: Ch 295kgs €940 Ch 270kgs €840 Ch 370kgs €1120 Si 360kgs €1055 Ch 420kgs €1095. The Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Breeders Club recently held their annual Spring Sale of Pedigree and Non Pedigree Shorthorn Cattle here. 43 lots were presented for sale. 26 lots were sold with an average price of €954 paid with a top price of €1400 paid for a maiden heifer. Bullock Sale, Monday 25th April: 200 bullocks presented for sale with prices improved, especially for the smaller quality stores. Bullocks made from €400-€915 with their weight and an average of €684 over paid. Sample prices: Ch 480kgs €1345 Ch 540kgs €1450 Ch 570kgs €1485 Lm 635kgs €1550 Ch 665kgs €1475. Sales continue at Castlerea Mart today (Thursday, 5th of May) with a sale of heifers, cows, calves and weanlings and also a clearance sale of 32 dairy stock. All sales commence at 11 am.

Roscommon Mart Report Friday, April 29th: There was another good entry of excellent quality cattle on offer at last Friday’s Sale. There was a brisk trade for heifers, with improved prices from the previous week. The trade for bullocks was similar, with lesser quality lots more difficult to clear. There was an excellent trade for dry cows with a top quality Belgian Blue making €2500 (€2.43 per kilo). Bullocks’ prices averaged from €2.27 per kilo up to a maximum of €2.75 per kilo. Prices for heifers averaged from €2.41 per kilo up to a high of €3.05 per kilo. There was a good attendance of customers, with the majority of lots sold. Sale as usual Friday next, May 6th – 30 pens of bullocks on offer, also heifers and dry cows. 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 on Friday, May 13th at 11 am. Dry cows made from €850 to €2500 per head. Sample prices – BB 1030 kgs €2500, BBX 850 kgs €1690, Char X 680 kgs €1450, Lim X 755 kgs €1360, Lim 655

kgs €1300, AAX 745 kgs €1135, AAX 640 kgs €1125, BBX 515 kgs €900, Char X 745 kgs €1280, Lim 655 kgs €1300, BBX 495 kgs €1015. Heifers made from €505 to €1075 over. Sample prices: Lim X 600 kgs €1635, SAX 525 kgs €1600, 2 Char X 580 kgs €1420, Lim 575 kgs €1400, Char X 525 kgs €1380, Lim X 465 kgs €1290, AAX 590 kgs €1260, AAX 490 kgs €1130, 2 AA X 470 kgs €1145, 2 AA 498 kgs €1220, Simm X 415 kgs €1005, Simm X 370 kgs €875, Simm X 465 kgs €1150, 2 Simm X 507 kgs €1200. Bullocks made from €555 to €985 over. Sample prices: Lim X 715 kgs €1700, Char 710 kgs €1450, HEX 670 kgs €1390, Lim 545 kgs €1360, AAX 395 kgs €1030, Char X 365 kgs €920, Char X 430 kgs €1180, AAX 550 kgs €1250, AAX 395 kgs €1030, Char X 520 kgs €1300, Char X 490 kgs €1200. Weanlings and suckler cows, Tuesday, 3rd of May: There was a good entry of weanlings and suckler cows on offer at this

sale. The trade for weanling heifers was similar to the previous week, with a good clearance of lots. Prices for weanling heifers ranged from €2.54 per kilo up to €3.25 per kilo. There was a slightly easier trade for bull weanlings with average prices of €2.28 per kilo up to a high of €2.89 per kilo. Special Sale of Weanlings on Tuesday next, May 10th at 5 pm. Bookings accepted up 5 pm on Thursday, May 5th. Weanling heifers made from €395 to €675 over. Sample prices: Char X 415 kgs €1090, Char X 365 kgs €975, Char X 305 kgs €930, 3 Char X 200 kgs €650, 2 Lim X 320 kgs €765, 2 Char X 282 kgs €850, Lim X 295 kgs €805, Lim X 270 kgs €845. Weanling bulls made from €350 to €705 over. Sample prices – Lim X 545 kgs €1200, Char X 410 kgs €1115, AA 435 kgs 900, Lim X 310 kgs €800, Simm X 220 kgs €635 AAX 395 kgs €820, Simm X 430 kgs €930. Cows and calves at foot made from €1200 to €1400. Sheep Sale, Wednesday, May 4th: There was a good entry of sheep on offer at this sale. There was a slight improvement in the average

price for spring lambs, resulting in a full clearance of lots. There was a small number of hoggets on offer, with prices on par to last week. The trade for cast ewes was a little less, however all lots were sold. Once again this week there were good numbers of ewes with lambs at foots presented for sale. Ewes with two lambs at foot made up to €300, while ewes with single lambs at foot made up to €254. Sales continue each Wednesday at 11 am for lambs, cast ewes and ewes with lambs at foot. Sample prices – spring lambs: 47 kgs €122, 59 kgs €130, 42.30 kgs €113, 44 kgs €115, 41.70 kgs €113, ewe hoggets 57.75 kgs €123, 49.90 kgs €119, 49.40 kgs €122.50. Cast ewes made from €66 to €104 per lot. Ewes with twin lambs at foot made up to €300 per unit. Ewes with single lambs at foot made up to €254 per unit.

AGM of the Society Notice is hereby given that the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at the Society’s registered offices, Circular Road, Roscommon on Thursday, May 19th 2016 at 9 pm.

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Solar energy farms are the way to go – Byrne < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Independent councillor Valerie Byrne has voiced her strong objection to wind farms and argues that solar energy farms are the way to go. A wind farm, comprising 50 wind turbines, is currently under construction in Strokestown, an area that she represents. Cllr. Byrne has opposed the project, along with a plan for a line of electric-

Cllr. Valerie Byrne.

ity pylons from Flagford, Carrick-on-Shannon, to Moygownagh, Co. Mayo. Cllr. Byrne said: “In relation to how we get energy,

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PROPERTY SALES ● LETTINGS ● VALUATIONS Athleague, Co. Roscommon. Tel. (090) 6663700. Mob. (086) 8985013. www.connaughtonauctioneers.ie

FINAL OFFERS BY 5PM FRIDAY 20th MAY Glenmore, Taughmaconnell, Co. Roscommon

MONDAY 9TH MAY:

BULLOCK SALE THURSDAY 12TH MAY:

SALE OF HEIFERS, COWS, CALVES AND WEANLINGS HORSE SALE MONDAY 16TH MAY:

BULLOCK SALE FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT MART OFFICE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

• Luxury four bedroom bungalow c.2,500 sq.ft • Potential to convert first floor c.1,000 sq.ft • Standing on large elevated site c.1.5 acres • Finished to a very high standard • Spacious living accommodation throughout • Viewing by appointment only Final offers after €200,000 by 5pm Friday 20th May

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(Adjacent to Roscommon Train Station) (zoned local/neighbourhood centre (LC/NC) under the Roscommon LAP 2016-2020)

A highly attractive and substantial commercial property which offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of Roscommon towns most selfadvertising locations. The said Ware-house commands an overall area of c. 8,000 sq.ft in total set out over 2 floors which accommodates showrooms, stores, warehousing, offices and bathroom facilities. A large carpark services the said property to the front and side and same stands on a prime site area of c. 1.7 acres in total holding huge potential for further development in the existing trade and also for various alternative uses due location. Rarely does such a primely located and established property such as this come on the market and the auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and offers to sell. Note: The said buildings and lands can be sold independently should market interest dictate. Viewing by appointment only with the sole selling agents. BER: D1. LEGAL: MAHON SWEENEY & CO, MAIN ST, ROSCOMMON, CO. ROSCOMMON. 090 66 27350. --------------------------------------------------------------

PRELIMINARY NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING SALE

SALE CONSISTS OF 18 FRESHLY CALVED COWS (9 FIRST CALVERS) (3PBR) 5 SPRINGER COWS CALVING TO FR AI AND PB SIM 6 MAIDEN HEIFERS (5FRS AND 1 JERSEY) 3 YEARLING HEIFERS.

SATURDAY 14TH MAY:

if you go to England, it’s not all wind any more.” She added that the emphasis in the UK is on solar panel farms. “I do think that that is one thing that we should have in Co. Roscommon. “They would not interfere with the view; you are not interfering with anybody; and you can still have lots of sheep and they can maintain the land. You don’t need sun all the time. That’s one way that we could be going here.”

ROSCOMMON TOWN, (GALWAY ROUTE), CO. ROSCOMMON

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NEW TO THE MARKET C.8.5 ACRES AT

Lissanisky, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon • Excellent quality lands comprising c.8.5 acres in one lot • Huge potential for building sites (Subject to Planning Permission) • Unrivalled views of surrounding countryside • Located between Tremane & Knockcroghery • Convenient to Roscommon Town, Knockcroghery & Athlone • Viewing Highly Recommended Offers invited for immediate sale Contact Sole Selling Agents Connaughton Auctioneers on 090-6663700 for further details

A prime farm of quality lands containing c. 23.6 acres on which stands a bungalow residence (in need of repair) and farmyard located at

Rathbrennan, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon LEGAL: TERRY O’KEEFFE, MESSERS TJC O’KEEFFE & CO, ROSCOMMON. 090 66 26239 Full details in next week’s edition. --------------------------------------------------------------

FOR SALE A prime countryside public house with quality 3 B/R accommodation offering great potential. Price Guide: €100,000 to sell. For further details, apply the office. --------------------------------------------------------------

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

OAKWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE, HAWTHORNE DR, ATHLONE ROAD, ROSCOMMON TOWN

NEW TO THE MARKET Cashelnagole, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon • Prime property standing on c.1.33 acres • Huge potential for re-development • Located convenient to Castlerea & Ballinagare • Excellent views of surrounding countryside • Potential for building site (Subject to P/P) •Price Region: €25,000 Contact the office on 090-6663700 for further details and brochure

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.

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

LANDS TO LET • Circa 35 acres at Runnabracken, Roscommon Residence at Creggs, Glenamaddy.

• Circa 18 acres at Dysart, Roscommon

On the market this week at Sean Naughton Auctioneers Lisnaree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon.

Quality Strokestown property new to the market at Earley’s David Diffley of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a primely located three-bedroomed semi-detached residence of c. 1,018 sq. ft. located at 14, Lisnaree, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon. David commented: “This is a quality semi-detached residence located in this select residential area with the benefit of a good quality finish throughout and adjacent to Strokestown and all amenities. “The property boasts spacious living accommodation throughout over two floors with a spacious rear garden area. “ The auctioneers now invite immediate viewings and all offers in the region of €70,000. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact David Diffley of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090 66 26579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email ddiffley@propertypartners.ie.

Sean Naughton Auctioneers is delighted to offer for sale a five-bedroomed bungalow at Cloonconra, Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon, situated in a prime location, just two miles from Lough Ree in the River Shannon. The property is surrounded by large, wellmaintained landscaped gardens with mature trees and shrubbery, and to the rear is a large workshop and garage. This property has recently been refurbished throughout and come to the market in pristine condition. Viewing is highly recommended. We are also delighted to

‘One of best-known houses in west of Ireland’ John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon is this week offering new to the market a primely-located four-bedroomed 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 Coolteige, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon. It is, say the auctioneers, “one of the best known houses in the west of Ireland.” Described as “a most luxurious property” it is 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. For further details or to arrange a viewing, please contact John Earley, FIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090 66 26579, logonto www.propertypartners.ie or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

Seeking houses in Castlecoote/Fuerty Property Partners Earley, Roscommon are this week seeking houses in the Castlecoote/Fuerty area for cash clients and disappointed underbidders. John Earley, FIPAV, commented: “We have experienced a very busy period of house sales over the past number of months with a large volume of residential properties being sold or sale agreed. For further details or to arrange a consultation, please contact either John Earley, FIPAV, or David Diffley, MIPAV, of Property Partners Earley, Roscommon on 090 66 26579 or email jearley@propertypartners.ie.

• Circa 55 acres at Glinsk, Co. Galway • Circa 43 acres at Curraghboy, Co. Roscommon. Can be let on a 5 year Lease if required. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

16th Annual Machinery Auction

Five-bedroomed bungalow at Cloonconra, Ballymurray.

offer for sale a newly-refurbished three/four bedroomed residence, with a large garden at Creggs, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway. This property has to be seen to be appreciated. Also on offer this week is a number of sites, e.g. 0.5 acre site at Jamestown,

Four Roads, Co. Roscommon. Price on application. Also on offer this week is a 3.15 acre site for sale at Clondarah, Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon. For details on all properties on books of Sean Naughton Auctioneers, call 090-6625080.

Countdown to Machinery Auction This week auctioneer Pat Hughes is confirming that the interest in their annual machinery auction is gathering pace, with entries rolling in. The auction will be held at Emoe, Roscommon on Friday, 26th of May (6 pm start). Pat is encouraging people who are thinking of selling items at the auction to get them entered immediately as the auction is filling fast. For further details, call 090 6627003 or email phughes2@ eircom.net.

Coolteige, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon.

• Circa 30 acres at Scrine, Rahara, Roscommon

Pat Hughes & Company are holding there 16th Annual Machinery Auction at Emoe on Friday 27th May 2016 at 6.00 p.m. Sharp ENTRIES ARE NOW BEEN TAKEN. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE ON 090 6627003 OR E-MAIL PHUGHES2@EIRCOM.NET Items already entered are:- Massey Ferguson 5525 ’08 1400hrs, Zetor 6211, Zetor 6718, Universal, Ford 4000, International 885, Major Topper as new, Manure Spreader 1 ½ Tonne Amazon with cover, Tipping Trailer, Low Loader, Krone Round Baler, John Deere Round Baler – Belt Driven, Hay Turners, Rotary Mower, Bale Splitter, Ploughs, Power Harrow, Cattle Trailers, Muck Spreader, Land Rollers, Potato Digger, Drill Plough, Chain Harrow, Tipping Trailers, Car Trailers, Cattle Trailers, and numerous other items. OUTSIDE LOTS ARE STILL BEEN TAKEN. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Entitlements available to Lease

2008 Massey Ferguson 5425 – will be up for auction, unless previously sold.

Properties for sale in Roscommon town Hughes & Company have a large commercial building for sale which is suitable for all types of businesses. It’s located at Henry Street, Roscommon. The building also has a two-bedroomed apartment on the first floor. Hughes & Company are now accepting final offers on a four-bedroomed townhouse at Abbey Street which needs some modernisation but which is located in a prominent location. For further details or an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 Four-bedroomed townhouse in Abbey 6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net. Street.

Townhouse has rental income of €7,800 At Castle Street, Roscommon Hughes & Company are offering for sale an attractive three-bedroomed townhouse. Fully furnished and currently let to a tenant, it’s generating an annual rental income of €7,800. The residence is in excellent condition and located convenient to all amenities. This would be an ideal investment opportunity. The property is selling to offers in excess of €100,000. For further details or an appointment

Townhouse in Castle Street.

to view, please contact the office on 090 6627003 or email phughes2@eircom.net.

Greenmount House’ – located at the Galway Road, Roscommon.

On the books of Pat Hughes & Co

The company have a large four-bedroomed residence for sale – ‘Greenmount House’ – located at the Galway Road, Roscommon convenient to all local amenities. The residence is in need of some modernisation. Pat is accepting offers in excess of €120,000 for this property. For further details or an appointment to view please contact the office on 090 6627003 or email phughes2@ eircom.net. Pat Hughes & Company have circa 57 acres at Clooneigh, Kilteevan for sale with a three-bedroomed bungalow in need of modernisation. The lands can be sold in a number of different lots with some of the lands suitable for planting. Viewing is highly recommended. The company also have for sale at the Racecourse Road, four one-bedroomed apartments attracting an annual rental of €15,500. The building is in excellent condition and has been well maintained and is located only a short distance from the town centre. For further details please call 090-6627003. Auctioneer Pat Hughes is also confirming that they have approximately 150 acres of land to rent. Contact the office for details.

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Weekend

PEOPLE

FACES and PLACES:

See pages 36 -37

Anthony has Eurovision on homecoming

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Hennessy Literary Award winner Jane Clarke with Elaine Cullen (Moët Hennessy) at the Hennessy Literary Awards in the RHA Gallery, Dublin, on Thursday, April 28th.

Fuerty-born Jane wins top award

Jane Clarke, a native of Fuerty, Co. Roscommon, won a prestigious Hennessy Literary Award in the Emerging Poetry category in the RHA Gallery, Dublin, on Thursday last. For the last 45 years, these awards have recognised and rewarded emerging Irish writers and poets in the literary sphere. Three winners were announced last week, with Jane being joined by Ríona Judge McCormack (First Fiction) and Chris Connolly (Emerging Fiction).Ms. Clarke won her award for three poems – Isobel, The Blue Bible and Every Tree. Ms. Clarke’s first collection, A River, is published by Bloodaxe Books. She holds a bachelor of arts in English and Philosophy from Trinity College, Dublin, and an MPhil in writing from the University of South Wales. She now lives in Co. Wicklow and combines writing with her work as a management consultant.

ver watched the Eurovision Song Contest and thought ‘I could do better than that’? Well former CBS student Anthony Keigher, AKA XNTHONY, accompanied by his backing singers, The Penny Slots, is bringing a new production to the Roscommon Arts Centre this Saturday that proves you probably can’t! DOUZE is the story of a misguided young performer who is set to take on the rest of Europe at the annual music extravaganza. There’s just one problem: He’s not as wonderfully talented as he thinks he is! For Anthony this a homecoming of epic proportions, as he told the Roscommon People earlier this week. “I’m based in London. I graduated here and loved it – so I stayed. It’s really fun coming back home and a bit mad. I’m excited on a personal level that I get to bring a show to Roscommon. I used to work in the Arts Centre! “Sometimes you go to a venue and there’s no relationship, you just do the job, but there’s a real feeling that this is fun, someone’s coming back.” The production deals with the thirst for that 15 seconds of fame. It’s about wanting and expecting the adulation, even without having the necessary talent to warrant it.

Anthony said: “The show itself is about validation. It’s kind of pathetic because XNTHONY is not that good at singing, well we’re grand but we’re not Beyonce, you know. It’s kind of like we’re really committed and – no matter what – we’re going to the Eurovision.” Anthony told me it was a commentary on modern society and how, regardless of talent, the promise of fame drives performers on. This is a humourous production, which will provide an evening of laughs while poking fun at the serious business of fame and notoriety. The Eurovision can sometimes seem like a parody in itself and DOUZE will bring that to the next level. The show became a smash-hit at the Dublin Fringe Festival last year and has been described as ‘genuinely hilarious’ by the Irish Times. This is a wonderful opportunity to see it performed in the artist’s home town and Anthony was quick to acknowledge previous support. “I went to the CBS. I loved it – it’s a great school. The Arts Centre are the only ones who were brave enough to take this show and I’m really excited to be bringing it to the town!” DOUZE will take to the stage this Saturday (May 7th) at 9 pm and some tickets are still available. Contact 09066 25824/wwwroscommonartscentre.ie.

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Ahead of their gig in JJ Harlow’s in Roscommon town, this Saturday, Limerick band ‘Sean’s Walk’ sat down with the Roscommon People to talk about perfect weekends, music and ﬂip-ﬂops.

Limerick band ‘Sean’s Walk’ will play in JJ Harlow’s in Roscommon town, this Saturday

getaway if you needed to escape? Not that we feel we need to escape right now but, our perfect weekend getaway would have to be a place with sun, sand, flip-flops, a hat and some good music.

What makes the perfect night out? The perfect night out has to have good music and good company. All else will fall into place itself. Maybe the music could be a live band, perhaps from Limerick, made up of guitar, cello, piano and vocals!

As a group, I’m letting you create your dream gig, so what one act would you really love to share the stage with? As a group we’d probably debate and disagree for too long on who to choose that we’d miss the opportunity altogether! But if we chose one each to blend into a spectacularly unusual gig, it would have to be Ray Charles, Dire Straits and Son Little!

How about your perfect weekend

What one album or piece of music

would you recommend to the good people of Roscommon? Obviously we would have to recommend our brand new album See the Light. Other than that, the debate continues between the three of us as to what our favourite album is. Consequently, our three suggestions would have to be, Damien Rice: My Favourite Faded Fantasy; Ben Howard: I forget Where We Were; and Trevor Exter: Flying Saucer People. One more before I let you leave… what can the Roscommon punters expect this Saturday in JJ’s? People can expect good, high-energy music and a good night overall! Basically they can expect everything that they would have answered to the first question in this Q&A!

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

Hamrock’s Athleague, Co. Roscommon Tel.: (090) 6663325 Saturday, 7th May:

cinema & leisure complex

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Centre Point Retail Park Roscommon KIDS MOVIE CLUB (KMC) Adult & Kids Tickets ONLY €3 each For All Enquiries Tel: 090-6665333 facebook/ C & L plex

- Market Square, Roscommon Telephone: 090 6626225

NEW RELEASES FRI 6TH

Frank Nelson

Friday 6th May:

& his band

The Glen View Glenamaddy, Co. Galway

Brendan McGee Sunday, 8th: Music by Trevor Moyles

Saturday, 7th: Music by

Social Dancing commences on Thursday 12th May Music by Stuart Moyles ALL PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

Contact Jim on 087 6239564 COMING SOON T.R. Dallas and Mick Flavin

Race Dance

The

Abbey Hotel Roscommon BEGINS THIS Monday, May 9th With

The New Season

DECLAN NERNEY + His Band ....Doors Open 11pm Dancing From Midnight ....

Week Commencing Fri 6th May —Thurs 12th May Movie Times BAD NEIGHBOURS 2 (16)

16:30; 19:30; 21:40

BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (12A)

12:10 (KMC); 18:00

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 2D (12A)

13:20; 20:50

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR 3D (12A)

17:45; 20:50

EYE IN THE SKY (12A)

21:15

FRIEND REQUEST (16)

17:00; 21:35

ROBINSON CRUSOE (PG)

15:00; 17:15; 18:40

THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR (12A)

15:15

THE JUNGLE BOOK 2D (PG)

12:00 (KMC); 14:30; 19:10

ZOOTROPOLIS (PG)

13:00 (KMC); 15:30

ence. On Saturday, we have a very special treat. Sean’s Walk features a trio from the Limerick/Clare area and they will be live and loud on the JJ’s stage this weekend. With Sean O’Dalaigh on vocals and guitar, Alec Brown on cello and Ciaran McLoughlin on piano, the group plays a

collection of folk and will bring toe-tapping tunes to your Saturday night out. Round the weekend off in style on Sunday evening with JJ’s regulars Ciaran, Conor and Gary – and our wide selection of craft beers. This weekend call into JJ’s in Roscommon town for great live music.

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Sunday 8th May:

Ciaran, Conor & Gary * No Cover Charge, all gigs are at 10pm approx unless stated otherwise * Search for us on facebook: JJ-Harlows- The- Square-Roscommon-Town

Sunday 8th May -

Jimmy Buckley Pictured in The Hollywood, Roscommon on Sunday night last were Emma, Amanda and Tracey Fleming. Picture: Andrew Fox

RSG, Derrane, Roscommon are continuing a Social Dancing class every Tuesday from 1.30-3 pm. The classes at €5 per session will take place in the Dale Centre. All welcome. For more information call 090 6625852 and select option 2.

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– All welcome, sign up at 9pm

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Social Dancing in Derrane on Tuesdays

Open Mic Night

Entertainment at JJ’s May is here and the weather is getting warmer so why not get down to JJ Harlow’s in Roscommon town for another weekend of live music. This Friday sees the return of Open Mic Night so if you fancy yourself as a singer or can play an instrument come on down and entertain the JJ’s audi-

The Country Ballroom

UNITY

JJ HARLOWS

BEER OF THE WEEK! JJ Harlows supporting Irish Micro Breweries

Pictured in The Hollywood, Roscommon on Sunday night last were Amy Mee, Dervila Hurley and Althea Whyte. Picture: Andrew Fox

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

Sinead Dolan Sponsor: Dinagh Modes

Sabrina Regan Christine O’Hagan Sponsor: Rockford’s Nightclub Sponsor: Carmel McLoughlin

Elaine Woods Sponsor: Gleeson’s Townhouse & Restaurant

Hollie Hersey Sponsor: Lough Key Forest Park & Activity Centre

Aisling McNeill Sponsor: Roscommon Racecourse

Deborah Beirne Sponsor: Percy French Hotel

Fiona Madden Sponsor: McDermott’s School of Ballet

Megan Healy Cribben Sponsor: Foxe’s Bar

Melissa Kelly Sponsor: Divine Nails & Beauty

Romy Madden Sponsor: Hannon’s Hotel

Who will be crowned 2016 Roscommon Rose of Tralee?

Naomi Plummer Sponsor: Casey’s Centra

Ruth Walsh Sponsor: Red’s Bar

ne of the most

prestigious annual functions in Roscommon will take place in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon on Saturday, the 7th of May when seventeen fabulous ladies from across County Roscommon vie for the Roscommon Rose of Tralee crown. Rose Centre Chairperson Yvonne Corrigan Donohue says great excitement is building as

the Roscommon Rose Team prepare for the 2016 Roscommon Rose of Tralee Rose Ball & Selection Night and Roscommon’s Most Popular Escort 2016. Compere will be Today FM’s Fergal D’Arcy. The Roscommon Rose Team sincerely thank all sponsors, with particular thanks to Main Sponsor for the second year running – Callington Ltd.

Michelle Cooke Sponsor: Castlerea Rose Festival

Maria McCarthy Sponsor: Loughglynn Music Festival

Emma Gannon Sponsor: Abbey Haven Care Centre & Nursing Home

Sara Mee Sponsor: Acres Machinery

Faces & Places

Pictured in Carthy’s Porterhouse on Saturday night last were Nikita Costello and Tommy Kelly.

Pictured in Carthy’s Porterhouse on Saturday night last were Alan Costello and Lyndsey Cookland.

Photographs: Andrew Fox

Pictured in Carthy’s Porterhouse on Saturday night last were Karen Harte and Niamh Loftus.

Pictured in Carthy’s Porterhouse on Saturday night last were Mary Costello and Alannah Costello.

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Roscommon Lamb Festival 2016

Pictured at the Roscommon Carers Association Mini Marathon were Sinéad Gannon, Madeline Mulligan, Tonya Hand, Tara Murphy and Fay McManus. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured blessing the lamb were Rev. Alastair Donaldson, Fr. Eugene McLoughlin and Bishop Ferran. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Pictured at the Roscommon Carers Association Mini Marathon were Carol Spellman and Gerard O’Halloran. Picture: Andrew Fox.

Pictured at the Roscommon Carers Association Mini Marathon were Deirdre Maher, Donal Maher, Adam Murphy and Padraig Holmes. Picture: Andrew Fox

Pictured at Hannon’s Hotel for the Céilí during Roscommon Lamb Festival were Michael Flynn, John Murray, Mary Murray, Carmel Gacquin, Jim Casey, Mary Whyte and Martin Newton. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Lamb producers look on at the sheepdog trials: Sean Flynn (sitting), Paddy Lohan, Dermot Costello and Peter Kelly. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Sean and Mary Murray enjoying the Roscommon Lamb Festival BBQ at Hannon’s Hotel last Saturday. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Petting the baby lambs at the Lamb Festival. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Congratulations to twins George and Isaac Naughton who celebrated their 6th birthday last weekend.

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Roscommon Lamb Festival 2016

Lamb Festival was ‘shear’ quality! < DAN DOONER

I had never experienced a lamb festival before I moved to Roscommon. Come to think of it, I had never experienced a lot of things before I moved to Roscommon. I was therefore curious as to what a lamb festival entailed. I suppose the closest animal festivals I had experienced were the Chengdo Bull-fighting Festival in Korea and

the festival in Kerry where they stick a goat in a cage high above the town. I figured the bull-fighting wasn’t much to go on as I imagine lambs wouldn’t do that much damage! So I settled on the Puck Fair in Killorglin as my waypoint, thinking that the lamb would be given the freedom of Roscommon throughout the weekend. Needless to say that waypoint was abandoned as early as Wednesday

afternoon as pictures from the festival launch arrived into Roscommon People towers. The lamb roasting on a spit clearly wasn’t given the freedom of the town! I ventured out over the weekend, safe in the knowledge that I wasn’t a lamb, and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of different events taking place in the town. There really was something for eve-

ryone, with artists’ displays, theatre and music, farm walks, farmers’ markets, sheepdog trials and music sessions in pubs across the town and further afield. Clearly this festival involves hard work from quite a number of people and even on Thursday afternoon there were brave men erecting stalls and the Lamb Festival tent in the hailstones! The town was indeed buzzing all

weekend with various Join Our Boys events taking place too as once again I was impressed with the effort Roscommon people put into staging events. The only moan I had was that all of this was taking place on championship weekend and the poor unfortunates who travelled to New York to watch the Rossies really missed out!

Pictured enjoying the sheepdog trials was Biros Barro with his son William. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

First-prize winner Ailbhe Fortune (for the Little Bo Peep Competition) at Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Gerry Jago turned orange in honour of Join Our Boys last weekend. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Carla and Caroline Hickey took part in the Cycle against Suicide which started at Hannon’s Hotel. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Gerard and Killian Gallagher enjoying the Family Fun Day during Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Ailbhe Cunningham won 3 prize in the Little Bo Peep Competition at Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Jack Bradley won third prize in the Little Boy Blue Competition at Roscommon Lamb Festival. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Lilly Fox kissing her pet lamb, Bui. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Mother and daughter Natasha and Emilia enjoying dragon fly making with Martina Butler at the craft marque at the Family Fun Day. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Pictured is Sarah Houre (holding baby lamb) and Nicola Dempsey. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

Bobby Reade (Mayo) and Michael Glynn (Donegal) give a warm-up talk before the sheepdog trials. Michael’s dog Bill waits in the background. Pic: Clare Frances Photography

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Classifieds FARMING SERVICE < ABATTOIR AVAILABLE: Cattle, lambs and pigs. Ready for freezing. Home Cured and Honey Dry cured traditional bacon (not pumped with water) now available. Webb’s Butcher’s 094 96 20005 or 086 4094715. FOR SALE: Angus and Hereford suck calves. Bull and heifers. Call Mark 086 1996367. TREATED < PRESSURE 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.

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086 3482387 moleskin architecture@gmail.com facebook.com/moleskinarch ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Enda Naughton and Fiona Finneran to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system and associated siteworks at Dundonnell, Taughmaconnell, Ballinasloe, Co Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission on behalf of Lorraine Donoher and Emmett O’Connor to construct a dwellinghouse, garage, waste water treatment system and associated siteworks at Grange, Carrickon-Shannon, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Seamus Murray, Project Managers, Engineers & Surveyors. Ph: (087) 2222874, seamusmurray60@gmail. com The Planning Application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Margaret Keaveney intend to make application to Roscommon County Council for planning permission for single storey extension to side of existing dwelling, associated site development works and services at ArdComáin, Henry Street, Ballypheasan, Roscommon. Signed: Gaynor Architectural & Design Services Limited, Fallon Avenue, Roscommon. Phone 090 6626974 Mob: 086 8115449

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Gerard Cryan am applying to Roscommon County Council for full planning permission to construct a slatted shed and calf creeps together with a dungstead and to carry out all site development works at Tully Td., Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Signed: Gerard Cryan.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

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www.morrislohan.ie ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission, on behalf of Kieran Regan and Niamh Donlon, to construct a dwellinghouse and a garage, along with a septic tank system at Aghalour Townland, Loughglynn. Signed: Mary O’Hara & Associates, Civil Engineering Consultants, Market Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. Tel: 094 98 61515 The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable costs of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I, Gerry Griffin intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Dundermot, Ballymoe, County Roscommon. The development will consist of: 1. Construction of slatted shed with slurry tank; 2. Construction of loose shed; 3. Relocation of existing stone wall and gate, together with and all associated site works. Signed:

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Registered Practice 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

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL We are applying for planning permission for demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of replacement dwellinghouse and domestic garage, with treatment plant and percolation area and associated site development works at Ballymurray, Roscommon. Signed: Kevin and Aine Cooke. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

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Classifieds PLANNINGS ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL I am applying for planning permission for erection of extension to dwellinghouse at Ard Aoibhinn, Ardsallaghmore. Signed: Colm Tully. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

ROSCOMMON COUNTY COUNCIL Mark and Irene Lennon wish to apply for Planning Permission for a development at this site in Crannaghmore, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. The development will consist of a proposed dwelling, sewage treatment system percolation area, domestic garage and associated works. Signed: Emerald Eco Homes Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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Glamorous Dogs FUERTY, ROSCOMMON

KESHIA CASEY

Professional Dog Groomer

(087) 2731228 < MAN AVAILABLE FOR ROOFING: roof lights fitted, re-roofing, facia board and gutter repairs, roofing, flat roofing, timber, slating, tiling, stone work, chimney repairs, Insurance claims handled, attic conversions, lights, general building, etc. All types of farm work, repairs to sheds, cattle crushes, yards, concrete, fencing and painting. Contact: 087 9188170. < FURNITURE REMOVALS DELIVERY SERVICE: Household and office furniture removals. Large and small loads to all areas. Phone for free quotation: 086 2649313. Email: homemoversrc@gmail. com < ELECTRICIAN AVAILABLE: Rewires, first and second fix new houses, fuse board upgrade. All farm buildings and sheds, security lighting and garden lights. Tel Tom on 086 0815802.

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

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Call John 086 4679798

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

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

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

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WE REPLACE AND FIT DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS

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• Doors, Timber Floors • Stairs

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VETERINARY SUPPLIES & SERVICES

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CLEANING

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Boyle Glass Ballinameen, Boyle,

Tel: 071 96 68368 - Stained Decorative

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- STOVE GLASS - Fire Rated Glass Find us on DoneDeal/boyleglass

Lisagallon, Cloverhill, Roscommon Tel: 0906665555 Fax: 0906627653 • Digital X-Ray Facility • In house Blood Analysis • Small Animal Ultra-Sound • Gas Anaesthetic • Veterinary Kennel’s facility •24hrs Emergency Vet on call Clinic Hours: 2pm – 7pm Mon – Friday Office Hours: 9am – 7pm Mon - Friday PLEASE CALL TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT

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AtYourService/Appointments/Classifieds TARMACADAM

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

Contact Damian at (087) 9962361

CRASH REPAIRS

CARPENTER/ CABINET MAKER For busy workshop in Roscommon town IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • Workshop experience in kitchen manufacture • Be over 25 • Full clean driving licence • Have safe pass • Be willing to take orders and work as part of a team RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: • Delivering, loading and unloading deliveries • Keeping workshop area tidy • Edging and assembling units Working week will be 5 days and occasionally 6

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Oisin Bio-Energy Clinic at Molloy’s Pharmacy, Harrison Centre, Roscommon town For the treatment of all illnesses – e.g. Asthma, Arthritis, Back Problems, Depression, Headaches, etc. SUITABLE FOR BABIES TO ADULTS

For appointment with Catherine, TELEPHONE: 086 4568509

HAIRDRESSING SALON

KATHLEEN’S Ladies & Gents Hairdressing Salon Kilsallagh, Williamstown • Indian Head, Back & Shoulder Massage • Also mobile services available including: Hospital & Nursing Home visits • Confirmation •Communion • Weddings • Various Functions FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE: 085 8514270 or 094 96 43286

THANKSGIVINGS

APPOINTMENTS

CLERK OF WORKS The Board of Management of Cloonakilla NS require a Clerk of Works for the construction of a new 16No. classroom, GRD type School in Cloonakilla, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Co. Roscommon. Applicants should have experience of similar projects of this size.

Full details of the required applicants technical ability and duties must be obtained from garry@jpdarchitects.ie Tel: 045 431011. Closing date: May 18th 2016

GRETB/County Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Co Limited

The following are required for a Local Training Initiative Course based at Strokestown, Co Roscommon

Co-Ordinator (Maternity Leave) Part-time IT Tutor/ Assistant Co-Ordinator

(Maternity Leave) The successful candidates should have: • Excellent communication skills, a recognised qualification in their particular training discipline to at least QQI Level 6, and a 3rd level qualification in teaching/training e.g. JEB or equivalent. • A high competency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and accounts/payroll and computer skills including digital media; is required. • A good understanding/knowledge of the NQFS of accreditation through QQI is essential. • Experience in supervision of people, the co-ordination of training, and ability to work as part of a flexible team are essential. • Occupational First-Aid is desirable. Short listing may apply.

Postal applications only, including a letter of application (stating which role you are applying for), and Curriculum Vitae, to:

The Curator, Co Roscommon Heritage and Genealogy Co Ltd, Church St., Strokestown, Co Roscommon Closing date for applications 12 noon on 27th May 2016

PART-TIME SECRETARY REQUIRED In Roscommon town • Reception duties with communication skills required • Flexibility • Experience preferred • Immediate start

PLEASE REPLY WITH CV TO: Box No 886, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon

LEGAL SECRETARY REQUIRED PART-TIME POSITION Roscommon Town. Experience essential.

Please reply to Box No 875, c/o Roscommon People, Abbey Street, Roscommon THANKSGIVINGS NOTICES VERY POWERFUL NOVENA TO SAINT THERESE St. Therese Novena Rose Prayer O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the Heavenly Garden and send it to me as a message of love. O Little Flower of Jesus, ask God today to grant the favours I now place with confidence in your hands. (Mention specific requests) St. Therese help me to always believe as you did, in God’s great love for me, so that I might imitate your little way each day. Amen. Thank you so much St.Therese for answering my prayer. J.C POWERFUL NOVENA TO LOUIS AND ZELIE MARTIN THE PARENTS OF SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS A prayer for the Canonisation of the parents of St. Therese, blessed Louis and Zelie Martin and to obtain favours through their intercession. God Our Father, I thank you for having given us Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese, united and faithful in marriage, they have left us an example of Christian living and evangelical virtue, in raising a large family through trials, suffering and bereavement, they put their trust in you and always sought your will. Deign Lord to make known your will in their regard and grant the favour, I ask in the hope that the Father and Mother of St. Therese of the Child Jesus of the Holy Face, may soon be canonised and thereby be held up to the universal church as a model for the families of our time, through Christ Our Lord Amen. Thank you so much for answering my prayer. J.C.

THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask this special one (mention it) Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine, Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. L.F. PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES O HOLY VIRGIN, in the midst of your days of glory, do not forget the sorrows of this earth. Cast a merciful glance upon those who are suffering, struggling against difficulties, with their lips constantly pressed against life’s bitter cup. Have pity on those who love each other and are separated. Have pit on our rebellious hearts. Have pity on our weak faith. Have pity on those we love. Have pity on those who weep, on those who pray, on those who fear. Grant hope and peace to all. Amen. A.W. THANKSGIVING Heartfelt thanksgiving for wonderful favours received to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Blessed Virgin, Fr. Rookey, Miracle Prayer, St. Peregrine - the cancer saint, St. Martin, St. Anthony and all the Angels and Saints in Heaven. Publication promise. K.D.

POWERFUL NOVENA TO 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 Paul 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 that promised to reveal the mysteries of his Kingdom. Help us to pray without ceasing 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 of 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 forgiveness, grant us your tender devotion to Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother. Accompany us on our earthly pilgrimage towards the Blessed Homeland where we too hope to contemplate forever the Glory of the Father, the son 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 full 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, Heart and eternal fountain of divine love, may prayer find favour before the Divine Majesty of your Heavenly Father. Amen. All Glory be to the Father and to 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. Thank you so much for answering my prayer J.C.

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FamilyNotices ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES COYNE John James

DONNELLY Brian

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

Funshinagh, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon Who died on 11th May 2014 (2nd Anniversary)

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.

Memories are precious They don’t fade away We remember you always Not just today. Although we sadly miss you We know we are not alone For you are watching over us From a place you now call home.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by mam, dad, James, Paul and granny. Anniversary Mass on Saturday May 14th in Four Roads Church at 7pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~ BRIAN Your kind and gentle soul has passed But you will forever remain in our hearts and minds.

Lovingly remembered by the Lynch family, aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins.

GEOGHEGAN Helen

BUCKLEY Patrick

Lismehy, Strokestown 2nd Anniversary occurs on May 6th 2016

Riverside Avenue, Roscommon Who passed away 2nd May 2006 (10th Anniversary)

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Lovingly remembered by her sisters, brothers and their families. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th May at 10am in Carniska Church, Strokestown.

It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone Part of us went with you The day God called you home.

– From his loving wife, Maureen and grandson Sam.

Est: 1969

Main Street, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Are delighted to announce the opening of their new offices and Funeral Home in Ballinameen, Boyle

Contact John on 086 2328291 or Marty on 086 0758044

Email: higginsandsons2@gmail.com Web: www.funeraldirectorswest.com

FITZMAURICE (nee Naughton) ANNE (13th Anniversary) Late of Castleplunkett and Culleen, Knockcroghery Who died on April 23rd 2003

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But memories of happy times, Will stay with us forever. Each one of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

Forever in our hearts, Joe, Aileen, Sarah and Timmy, her brothers, sisters, sistersin-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th May at 10am in Kilmurray Church.

HOARE Bernie

BRADY James

12 Circular Road, Roscommon Who passed away on 6th May 2002 (14th Anniversary)

Lisalway, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (3rd Anniversary)

Now constantly we think of you With hearts and eyes that fill The love we had in life for you In death grows stronger still. Let the winds of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear We love and miss you sadly As it dawns another year.

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

Always remembered by his loving family.

MURRAY (nee Brennan) Bridie

SHIEL Mary

Lisphelim, Knockcroghery (6th Anniversary)

(8th Anniversary)

In loving memory of Mary, late of Ballymoe, Co. Galway, who died on May 10th 2008 R.I.P.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Tess and family. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th May 2016 in the Sacred Heart Church Roscommon at 10.30am.

FULLARD (nee Feeney) Nora 3 Circular Road, Roscommon Town Who died on 10th May 1995 Also remembering Pat Fullard, who died on 8th February 1999

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

Loved and remembered by Valerie, George, Joanne, Paul, daughter-in-law Patricia, son-in-law Pat, grandchildren Anna, Amy, Olivia, Orla and Eoin and brothers and sisters.

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

Lovingly remembered by all their family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 8th of May in the Church of St. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk at 11.30am.

HOARE Margaret and Stephen

6 Ard-na-Gréine, Roscommon

Beautiful memories silently kept Of the one we loved and will never forget.

Cargins, Tulsk (3rd and 20th Anniversaries)

Always remembered by Denis and family. Anniversary Mass on Sunday 15th May at 10am in Kilmurry Church.

KEARNEY Paddy

Cherished memories of Paddy, who passed away on May 5th 2013

MONAGHAN Carmel and Paddy

In memory of my dear mother, Bridie Murray, nee Brennan, Lisphelim, Knockcrogery, who passed away on May 4th 2010

A smile for all A heart of gold The very best this world could hold. Never selfish, Always kind, Those are the memories you left behind. Thinking of you Mary is easy We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

I never fail to think of you, I never fail to care. I only wish I could come home, And find you sitting there. I never thought of losing you, I now know that was wrong. You always seemed a part of me That would go on and on. Our Lady, please pray for her.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Mickie. Anniversary Mass in St. Croan’s Church, Ballymoe on Sunday 8th May at 10.30am.

Fond memories, your dear daughter, Geraldine. Anniversary Mass in St John’s Church on Sunday May 8th at 11.30am.

BURKE Oliver Late of Ardsallagh Woods, Roscommon (2nd Anniversary)

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons Liam and Oliver. Anniversary Mass at 10.30am on Wednesday May 11th in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon.

Rest in Peace

Henry Street, Roscommon Who died on 6th May 2014 and 28th May 2011 (2nd and 5th Anniversaries)

Your lives were a blessing Your memory a treasure You are missed beyond words and loved beyond measure

Loved and missed by all your family Anniversary Mass on Friday 6th May, in the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon at 8pm. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A million times we’ve needed you, A million times we’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still In our heart you hold a place, No one else can ever fill. It broke our heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone Part of us went with you, The day God took you home.

Love always, your loving grandchildren.

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FamilyNotices BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND ANNIVERSARIES KENNEDY Michael 24 Beech Grove and Corbo, Co. Roscommon (1st Anniversary) Who passed away on 9th May 2015

God looked around His garden And saw an empty space, Then He looked down here on earth And saw your loving face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest, His garden must be beautiful Because He only picks the best. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Remembering you is easy We do it everyday, But missing you is the heartache That never goes away.

Loved and sadly missed by his daughter Eva, son-in-law Francis granddaughters Nikita and Sophie. Anniversary Mass on Saturday 7th May at 7pm in Derrane Church, Co. Roscommon. ~~~~~~~~~~~ I hold you close within my heart, And there you shall remain, To walk with me throughout my life until we meet again. So rest in peace dear loved one And thanks for all you’ve done, I pray that God has given you The crown you’ve truly won.

Always loved and remembered by Nora. ~~~~~~~~~~~ The Angels sang Amazing Grace God came down and touched your face Then he wisherped soft and low Come with me, it’s time to go. The gates of Heaven opened wide The Angels lined up side by side A special guest is on his way The day they took Michael away.

Love from your sister Marie, Vincent, Philip and Alex. ~~~~~~~~~~~ As we look upon your picture Sweet memories we recall A face so full of sunshine A smile for one and all. Though your heart has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We shall never lose those memories Of a brother we loved so much.

CASSIDY (nee Hanley) Maureen (Mary) Who passed away on 7th April, 2016 The family of the late Maureen (Mary) Cassidy, 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 Maureen’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. A special thanks to Fr. John McManus and Fr. Ciaran O’Flynn who celebrated the Funeral Mass and Burial. To the gravediggers for preparing Maureen’s final resting place, thank you. Our sincere thanks to the Nurses, Doctors and staff of Portiuncula Hospital for their care and kindness to Maureen during her illness. A special thanks to Pat and Tom Smyth of Smyth’s Funeral Directors for their professional service. To the Management and Staff at Paddy Finn’s for providing refreshments, thank you. 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 will be offered for your intentions. Maureen’s Months Mind Mass will take place on Friday, 13th May, 2016 at 8pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ballagh.

• Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon Phone: (090) 66 34633 Email: advertising@roscommonpeople.ie

McGARRY Michael Francis

CORCORAN Marie

Woodview Court and Carrownabrickna, Roscommon Town (6th Anniversary)

Late of Ogulla, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon Who died on 13th May 2014 - on this his 2nd Anniversary

Ballygurry, Knockcroghery Birthday Remembrance - 4th May

With fond and precious memories of our wonderful son and brother, who left home on May 8th 2010

God called your name so gently, That only you could hear, No one heard the footsteps Of the Angel drawing near… Softly from the shadows, There came a gentle call, You closed your eyes and went to sleep… You quietly left us all.

RONAN, Beautiful memories are wonderful things, They last the longest day, They never wear out, They never get lost, And can never be given away, To some you may be forgotten, To others a part of the past, But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always last.

Loved, cherished and remembered every minute of every day by your heartbroken family, Bob, Jacqui, Angelina, Fiona, Clement, Shane, Andy, Anne Gavin, Zoe and Dylan. Anniversary Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Athleague at 8pm on Friday 6th of May.

Lenanamalla, Four Roads, Co. Roscommon and 1 Riverside, Clonroadmore, Ennis, Co. Clare (1st Anniversary)

Ahalative, Creggs, Co. Galway 1st Anniversary - May 11th

You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke, A time to care. A beautiful nature warm and true We just want to say We will always miss you.

Always remembered by his wife Margaret, his son Michael, daughters Mary and Carmel, daughterin-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Anniversary Mass on Saturday May 7th at 8pm in St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk.

Sadly missed by your son Brian, daughter-in-law Karen and granddaughter Andrea. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Church of St. Eithne & Fidelma, Tulsk on Sunday May 8th 2016 at 11.30am.

TRIMBLE (nee Gormley) Ann Who passed away on the 3rd May 2010 (6th Anniversary)

O’FARRELLY Larry

COYNE Dan

Love from your brother Christopher and Hilary.

Family Notices

McCORMACK Ronan

It’s almost a year now Since you heard a gentle call You took the hand God offered you And quietly left us all. For the rest of my life I will miss you My secret tears will flow Oh how I really loved you No one will ever know. But I know you are watching me Helping me to learn how to live in the world alone And for me not to yearn. Even though I no longer see or hear you I know you are not really gone We weren’t seperated Because our souls are still one.

Your loving wife Helen. First Anniversary Mass will be held in the Church of the Good Shepherd Four Roads on Saturday 7th May at 7pm.

Our hearts still ache in sadness Our silent tears still flow For what it meant to lose you No one will ever know. Although you can’t be here with us We’re truly not apart Until the final breath we take Your living in our hearts. Dearest Marie to hear your voice and see your smile And just sit and talk to you Would be our dearest wish today On this your birthday.

Always loved and remembered by your loving family.

Family Notices • Anniversary Remembrance • Acknowledgements • Birthday Remembrance

In loving memory of Ann Trimble, late of Kilrooskey, Co. Roscommon

Call into our office on Abbey Street, Roscommon

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Fitzmaurice raises public lighting concerns < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

There are safety concerns in some towns in Co. Roscommon because of poor public lighting, a local councillor has claimed. Speaking at a recent meeting of Roscommon County Council, Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice raised concerns about the LED lights that had been installed in recent years. The old-style lights gave a greater spread, he added. “Certainly, the old lighting was far superior to the new LED lighting, so I would have a concern in relation to that,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice said. “We have had some experience of it ourselves in Castlerea and in Roscommon town, where we put in new LED lighting in a particular area. “The older type of lights, where there was something like 100-watt bulbs…made the area a lot safer. Cllr. Fitzmaurice was speaking after a presention by representatives from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. In response to his criticisms, Alan Ryan, the authority’s programme manager, said that the new lights were designed to cover only a certain area. “I can understand your concern with the LED lights because the very fact they use less energy is because they only light the area that you need to light,” he said. “I remember being out with Dublin City Council and they showed me an estate where the front of every house was lit up with orange lights, which light up the whole place like a Christmas tree.” However, that was not a local authority’s obligation, he said. “In theory, the council is only supposed to be lighting the road or footpath; you shouldn’t really be lighting up someone’s front door or lighting up the whole house,” Mr. Ryan added.

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Moss Vision set for July start Some jobs already ﬁlled < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

The eagerly-awaited opening of Moss Vision’s new plant in Roscommon town will take place in July, with certain staff already recruited, the IDA has said. Planning permission is currently being sought for a second access road into the existing facility in the IDA Business Park at the Racecourse Road. Roscommon County Council are due to reach a decision shortly. Further positive news has emerged on the move of Moss Vision, which produces contact lenses, to the county town. “Six employees have already been hired; another two/ three will be hired in the next month or so and further scaled up after that,” the IDA said. A total of 50 jobs will be created at the plant, making Moss Vision one of the biggest employers in the county. The IDA added: “The facility is already open to receive deliveries and it is planned to start production in around the beginning of July.”

Call for casual trading by-laws < EOGHAN YOUNG-MURPHY

Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice has called for Roscommon County Council to introduce casual trading by-laws. Speaking at a recent Council meeting, the Castlerea man said that business owners who paid rates were at a major disadvantage because of a lack of regulation of casual trading. This should be immediately recified, he said. “I would love to see us be brave and take a step forward in this county and bring in casual trading by-laws to help ratepayers to have

some sort of an even playing ground when it comes to selling goods,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice said. While he accepted that there were ‘some issues’ regarding introducing by-laws because of a European Commission ruling, he said that Dublin City Council still implemented them two years ago. “It is frustrating to me to try to explain to ratepayers as to why there is a fella outside their door selling flowers or vegetables or fish or whatever it is, and he doesn’t pay anything to the local authority,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice added. He said that, on the other hand, businesses operating “a couple of

yards away” had to pay rates of up to €5,000. “It is frustrating for me and it is frustrating for them to see this is going on,” Cllr. Fitzmaurice, a Castlerea-based businessman, said. “It is very tough out there at the moment in business but, in relation to casual trading by-laws, I have to explain at least once a week to some traders why those people don’t have to pay money,” he said. At the same meeting, it was revealed that commercial rates of €1.86 million were unpaid in the county in 2015 – €705,780 in the Athlone Municipal District

(MD), €502,902 in the Boyle MD and €654,714 in the Roscommon MD.

Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice

Best Student Award for Elphin man Robert Kelleher from Elphin, Co. Roscommon, who’s a final year Quantity Surveying student, received the Best Student Award at the recent Construction Futures event held in Derry, and organised by the CIOB (North West Region). The CIOB is the world’s leading professional construction body. In Ireland, it strives to recognise the importance of education, training and development within the Construction Industry as well as encour-

aging young people into the sector. Student participants in the Construction Futures Event were invited to submit an essay on Ireland’s housing crisis and to address sustainable solutions to the issues of high demand, low supply and homelessness. Robert’s entry impressed an external independent judging panel, made up of industry professionals, who highlighted the focus Robert put on reducing construction costs, shortening the lead-in time for building and increasing land availability. “The Construction Fu-

tures event was inspirational,” said a delighted Robert after receiving the Joe White Perpetual Cup (pictured). “The insights we received from professionals in the construction industry were invaluable and really opened our eyes to career possibilities within the sector.” Robert’s success is a fitting tribute to his work ethic and academic achievements to date,” said Paul Donlon, lecturer in Quantity Surveying and the CIOB representative at IT Sligo. “He is a strong all-round student, and this award is a timely reflection of that endeavour.”

Elphin’s Robert Kelleher, Quantity Surveying Student at IT Sligo, with the Joe White Perpetual Cup.

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The countdown is on to the Irish Restaurant Awards All-Ireland final in the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday, May 16th. The Irish Restaurant Awards pay tribute to three of County Roscommon’s best eateries. Keenan’s of Tarmonbarry was named as the Co. Roscommon finalist for Bunzl McLaughlin’s Best Gastro Pub 2016. Terrace Restaurant at Abbey Hotel was named as Elavon’s Best Hotel Restaurant in Co. Roscommon 2016. The Douglas Hyde at Kilronan Castle was awarded as Co. Roscommon’s Classic Drinks and Masottina’s Best Wine Experience finalist. These three top Roscommon eateries, along with over 300 other restaurants, cafes and gastropubs nationwide, now go forward to stage two of the competition and are in the running to win the Connaught and All-Ireland titles in their respective categories. Regional and All-Ireland winners will be announced at the Irish Restaurant Awards final on Monday, 16th May.

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SportsPeople GAA Results Connacht SFC Round 1 Roscommon 1-15 New York 0-17 Irish Daily Star National League Division 3 Camogie Final Armagh 3-11 Roscommon 2-9 Adult Football League Division 4 St. Ronan’s 0-16 Boyle 0-12 St. Dominic’s W/O v Kilglass Gaels Adult Football League Division 5 St. Joseph’s (Kilteevan) 4-7 Ballinameen 3-3 Adult Football League Division 6 Tulsk Lord Edwards W/O v Shannon Gaels

‘NO PRIDE IN JERSEY’ NEW YORK SCARE: FERGAL’S FRUSTRATION OVER DISPLAY – AND ‘DISTRACTIONS’

GAA Fixtures Saturday, May 7th Adult Football League Division 3 (Tansey Cup) At Davonna Park: Ballinameen v Kilglass Gaels. 7 pm Senior Football Championship (Section A) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael. 7 pm Senior Football Championship (Section B, 7.15 pm) At Orchard Park: Strokestown v Western Gaels At O’Rourke Park: St. Croan’s v Michael Glavey’s Intermediate Football Championship (Section A) At Ballyleague: St. Dominic’s v Tulsk Lord Edwards. 7 pm Intermediate Football Championship (Section B) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Eire Óg. 7 pm

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The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl may have made ‘The Faiytale of New York’ famous – but for Roscommon senior footballers last Sunday, it was very nearly a case of ‘The Nightmare of New York’ as the overwhelming favourites came perilously close to becoming the first team ever to lose a Connacht Championship game to New York. On a cold, wet, miserable day at Gaelic Park, New York, Roscommon footballers came within a whisker of being the victims of the biggest shock in the history of the All-Ireland SFC when they emerged victorious by just a single point after a thrilling, intense and sometimes chaotic Connacht Championship game. Joint Roscommon manager Fergal O’Donnell vented deep frustration with the performance of the players, while also accepting that the management team needs to analyse their own role in the near-debacle. O’Donnell wasn’t mincing his words as he bluntly declared that the Roscommon players hadn’t worn the county jersey with pride on the day. “It was a very disappointing display. Someone just said to me that it looks the same as last year (the performance in the championship) and unless we crack on we are facing an early exit again. “We were very, very poor today and we as a management team will have to take a look at ourselves after that too…but I don’t always say this, but a lot of our players did not do what they

Sunday, May 8th Senior Football Championship (Section A) At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s. 2 pm At Abbey Park: Boyle v Castlerea St. Kevin’s. 2 pm Senior Football Championship (Section B) At Kilglass: St. Faithleach’s v Elphin. 2 pm Intermediate Football Championship (Section B) At Ardcarne Park: St. Michael’s v St. Barry’s. 2 pm At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Shannon Gaels. 2 pm

Underage Fixtures Thursday, May 5th U-14 Football League Division 1 At Johnstown: Clann na nGael v Roscommon Gaels. 7.30 pm U-14 Football League Division 2 (7.30 pm) At Ballyforan: St. Aidan’s v Oran At: Kilmore/Shannon Gaels v St. Dominic’s At Orchard Park: Elphin v Castlerea St. Kevin’s U-14 Football League Division 3 (7.30 pm) At Parc Naomh Bearraí: Kilglass Gaels/St Barry’s v St. Faithleach’s At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v Kilbride At James Timothy Park: Eire Óg v Western Gaels U-14 Football League Division 4 (7.30 pm) At Michael Glavey’s: Michael Glavey’s v Boyle At Pairc an Phiarsaigh: Pádraig Pearses v St. Croan’s Friday, May 6th U-16 Football League Division One Final At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Clann na nGael. 8 pm U-12 Spring League Division 3 At Tulsk: Tulsk Lord Edwards v St. Aidan’s. 7.30 pm Saturday. May 7th U-12 Spring League Division 1 (12 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v Boyle At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses At Mulhern Park: St. Ciaran’s v Clann na nGael U-12 Spring League Division 2 (12 pm) At Rockfield: Oran v Castlerea St. Kevin’s U-12 Spring League Division 2 (12 pm) At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilbride At Strokestown: Strokestown v Elphin-Ballinameen U-12 Spring League Division 3 (12 pm) At Ballyleague: St. Faithleach’s v St. Michael’s U-12 Spring League Division 4 (12 pm) At James Timothy Park: Eire Óg v Western Gaels U-12 Spring League Division 5 (1.30 pm) At Kiltoom: St. Brigid’s v Pádraig Pearses U-12 Spring League Division 6 (1.30 pm) At Lisnamult: Roscommon Gaels v St. Ronan’s At St. Dominic’s: St. Dominic’s v Kilbride Sunday, May 8th U-16 Football League Division Two Final At Rockfield: Strokestown v St. Ciaran’s. 6 pm U-16 Football League Division Three Final At Kilbride: St. Aidan’s v Boyle. 6 pm U-16 Football League Division Four Final At Orchard Park: St. Michael’s v St. Brigid’s. 6 pm U-12 Spring League Division 3 At Enfield: St. Croan’s v Michael Glavey’s. 12 pm U-12 Spring League Division 4 At Croghan: Shannon Gaels v St. Barry’s. 12 pm U-12 Spring League Division 5 At Kilglass: Kilglass Gaels v Boyle 11 am

were meant to do out there today. Silly turnovers were happening all the time, and lads not playing in the position that they were told (to)…we are so lucky that we are not the first team to lose here. “I won’t knock New York and I want to praise them on a great performance, but I am more interested in our display. We made five goal chances and took none of them – and their ‘keeper played well – but we have to take those chances. Then we gave up at least two goal chances at the end there and it is so disappointing. “It should be easy enough to raise the level of performance after that out there today and if that’s the standard that lads are happy with then it is just not good enough. “We heard a lot this week about being proud to wear a Roscommon jersey but we didn’t wear that jersey with pride out there today. I remember in 2011 there were complaints that we did not attend a lot of the functions and different things that were going on but I have to say there were a lot of distractions this weekend. I’m not blaming anyone at all and I know that they are fundraisers, but it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. “We are very lucky to have got away with that today and it is very disappointing for all the people who came out here this weekend. We are happy to be still in the championship but that display out there today will not be good enough to beat Leitrim.”

O’Halloran: I’m both proud and disappointed New York manager, JJ O’Halloran, right, said he was “both proud and disappointed” as his team went down by the narrowest of margins to Roscommon in Gaelic Park last Sunday. “I’m so proud of my lads but it is so tough to lose a game like that by a point. We were right there all the way. We had a couple of goal chances there at the end and if we got one of those I think we

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would have won it. Our lads worked so hard all through, which was great to see. We trained on and off for the past three months, so we were in good shape. They have great heart in them and I am both proud and disappointed. It would have been nice to have made history, but maybe we will do it next year. It was a hell of a game and great to be a part of it.”

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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 just over a week 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.

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SportsPeople This weekend’s action This weekend racing today starts at 5.30pm in Powerstown Park, Clonmel and continues tomorrow with jump racing at both Cork at 5.05pm and Downpatrick at 5.20pm. On Saturday with a 2.05pm start the action is on the level at Wexford. On Sunday the flat racing is at the Foxrock venue in Leopardstown with first off at 1.55pm and the jump action at Greenmount Park in Limerick tapes away at 2.05pm. Monday even will see racing open for the first time at Lenebane in 2016 off at 5.40pm. The going across the board is forecast good until Sunday where good to yielding at Limerick and yielding at Leopardstown is probable. In the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday punters made Aidan O’Brien’s Air Force Blue favourite but he ran a very disappointing race finishing well down the field. Hugo Palmer’s outsider Galileo Gold ridden by Franco Detorri won by 1½l and 2l from Massaat and Ribchester with the O’Brien outsider Air Vice Marshal 4th. Minding won the 1000 Guineas on Sunday leading Ballydoyle and Alice Springs home in a one-two-three for Aidan O’Brien. The daughter of Galileo was ridden by Ryan Moore and won snugly by 3½l and ½l. This was O’Brien’s 250th Group 1 winner as a trainer.

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Horses for Courses by Tom Red

Last Thursday in the La Touche Quantativeeasing went one better than last year for Enda Bolger beating stablemate Cantlow by 3l with Ballyboker Bridge in 3rd 8l further back giving JP McManus another big winner after Carlingford Lough in the Gold Cup on Wednesday. The Champion Stayers Hurdle went cross channel when One Track Mind carried Gavin Sheehan to victory for Warren Greatex at 10/1. Outsider Jennie’s Jewel filled the second spot and the favourite Alpha Des Obeaux was third. Long odds on Douvan and Ruby Walsh landed the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase completing a festival treble, Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown. On Friday the Denis Cullen trained Shin A Vee once again put his best foot forward winning the KFM Hunter Chase for the 3rd time under JC Barry with Enniskillen 2nd and Hasty Times 3rd. The winner has also finished runner up on 2 occasions.

Befitting Ladies Day, both Grade 1 races went to mares making the best of their weight allowances. The Champion Hurdle went to another Mullins super sub as Vroum Vroum Mag easily accounted for Identity Thief and English raider My Tent Or Yours. In the Champion Novice hurdle Jer’s Girl finished 10l and 2¼l ahead of O O Seven and Thomas Hobson. With another lady, Nina Carberry, back in the plate On The Fringe joined Douvan in completing the Spring Racing Festivals treble winning the Champion Hunter Chase for the fifth time in 7 years to probably the best reception of the week. In 2010 he won his first with John Thomas McNamara aboard and he was also completing the treble for the second year in a row. The 11-Y-O beat Marito and raider Mendip Express by 2l and 3l. On Saturday the WP Mullins’ trained mare, outsider Whiteout, with Paul Townend in the plate, beat her odds on stable companion Limini to take the Grade 1 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Champion Hurdle with Keppols Queen filling the minor place. Just over ½ an hour later another Mullins’ mare Apple Jade added the Grade 1 Champion Hurdle to his tally repeating her win at Aintree in another 1, 2 for the yard, Let’s Dance finishing runnerup and Ivanovich Gorbatov 3rd.

General News Once again a decision of the local stewards has been overturned as jockey Robbie Colgan, trainer David Broad and horse Definite Earl had all bans imposed by the Ballinrobe stewards quashed after finishing second last month. Surely it is time to appoint industry professionals as stewards. Willie Mullins with 185 winners is champion NH trainer, Ruby Walsh’s 105 winners gave him the champion jockey title for the 11th time and Patrick Mullins won his ninth champion amateur award from Nina Carberry who won the leading lady rider’s crown. Seventeen year old Jack Kennedy rode 44 winners to claim the champion conditional jockey accolade and the leading owner once again is Michael O’Leary in the guise of Gigginstown Stud. Richard Newland retired the 2014 Grand National winner Pineau De Re after he pulled up in the feature chase at Uttoxeter on Saturday. The 13-Y-O beat Balthazar

Carlingford Lough, green and gold, coming to win the Punchestown Gold Cup as Road To Riches comes to grief

King and Double Seven to give Leighton Aspell his first win in the famous Aintree race.

Point to Point View Saturday sees two meetings with racing in the north at Broughshane outside Ballymena above Newry in Co Down at 2.00pm and in the south at Athlacca near Patrickswell in Limerick with 2 races over the banks and natural fences course off at 3.00pm. On Sunday there are two meetings on at 2.00pm one at Grennan in Kilkenny and at Ballindenisk in Cork.

Competition Time Winners of our competition for tickets for Roscommon on Monday evening are Mellisa Hoare, Richard McGrath and Pat Bruen. Tickets have to be collected in the office in Abbey Street. Last chance to win tickets for Kilbeggan for Friday the 13th May if you can tell us which horse won last week’s Punchestown Champion Chase on the 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.

Monday at Lenebane Racing at Lenebane on Monday opens with 4 flat races starting with an EBF sponsored colts and geldings maiden over 1m2f with 16 entries followed by a handicap for 3-YO over a similar distance with 38, the largest field of the night, going to post. Third on the card is a 1m4f maiden for fillies again under the EBF banner and has the smallest field of the day with 13. The flat last race on the card is the Knockcroghery 1m4f handicap with 32 possible runners. National hunt racing, with good entries in all races, opens with the 2m4f Kepak sponsored bumper for qualified riders, with 28 possibles. The penultimate handicap chase is sponsored by myITdepartment, an IT support service based at Hazelbrook, Athleague. The race is run over 2m 5f with 24 and racing closes with a 3m beginner’s chase of 17 runners. Best turned out is sponsored by Hamrock Bar & Lounge Athleague. There will be music as usual in the main bar after the second last race with Henry and the Usual Suspects. Going as of Wednesday is soft on the flat and yielding to soft for national hunt racing. Best wishes to Michael Finneran, his committee together with all their hard working team for the 2016 season and the opening of the new Tote building in the betting ring.

Roscommon hurlers were terriﬁc, but Antrim just had too much Ringcraft Christy Ring Cup Round 2

ANTRIM

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Roscommon senior hurlers stepped up in class and coped admirably when they played Antrim in Pearse Park in Dunloy, Co. Antrim in the second round of the Christy Ring Cup last Saturday. Roscommon gave the home side plenty to think about in a very good display. It was only in the final fifteen minutes that Antrim pulled away to win. Roscommon got off to a great start when Jerry Fallon scored two frees and a point from play in the first ten minutes. Antrim then replied with three points to level the match after fifteen minutes. The teams exchanged

scores until half-time when Roscommon went in leading eight points to seven. Cillian Egan scored four great points from play and Cathal Dolan scored a good point to complete the Roscommon scoring for the first half. Two minutes into the second half Noel Fallon hit a long puck-out which was caught by Tomas Featherson who passed to Adrian Murphy who headed straight for goal. He pulled the full-back out of position with his run and Murphy passed to an unmarked Jamie Lawlor who crashed the ball to the Antrim net. At this stage Antrim knew they were in a match. For the next ten minutes both sides hurled for their lives

and Antrim got a well-taken goal to bring them back into the match. Then, crucially, Antrim added three points. Roscommon missed some longrange frees that would have kept them in touch. Shortly after, Antrim, against the run of play, found the Roscommon net and in a 12-minute period scored 2-4 to no Roscommon score. The Antrim goals were scored by Nigel Elliot and Conor Carson. Other teams would have given up and allowed the opposition to pile on the scores at this stage. But this Roscommon team fought to the bitter end, making Antrim earn their victory. The Roscommon team and management can be very proud of their performance in this game against a muchfancied opposition. In a very entertaining game, best for Roscommon were Noel Fallon, who made some fine saves, and

whose long puck-outs and clearances were excellent. Also particularly impressive were Peter Kellehan, Micheal Kelly, Cathal Dolan, Tomas Featherson and Cillian Egan. Roscommon: Noel Fallon; Ian Delaney, Peter Kellehan, Liam Kilcline; Jason Kilkenny, Micheal Kelly (0-1), Alan Moore; Cathal Dolan (0-3), Eamon Flanagan; Tomas Seale, Tomas Fetherston, Jerry Fallon (04, two frees and one ‘65); Cillian Egan (0-4), Ronan O’Meara, Adrian Murphy. Subs: Jamie Lawlor (1-0) for Seale, Shane Curley for Moore, Naos Connaughton for Fallon and Gearoid Keenan for Murphy. * Roscommon now play Down (away) next Saturday where they will be hoping to continue their good form. A win would secure a semi-final slot in the Christy Ring Cup, which would be a marvellous achievement.

Ronan O’Meara…will feature against Down. Picture: Andrew Fox

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Why Ireland will win the Euros < DAN DOONER

he Republic of

Ireland will win this year’s Euros. I’m now absolutely convinced of this and no one will change my mind – until we limp out at the group stage! The Boys in Green are the Leicester City or Atletico Madrid of international football. Based on rugged, no-nonsense defending, efficient ball players and pacy front men; all three teams are pretty much the same, sort of! In the heart of defence, Leicester have Robert Huth, Atletico have Diego Godin and Ireland have, ahem, Richie Keogh. In midfield, Leicester have Riyad Mahrez, Atletico have Koke and Ireland have Wes Hoo-

lihan. Finally, up front, Leicester have Jamie Vardy, Atletico have Antoine Griezmann and Ireland have Shane Long. It’s fairly obvious then that the Boys in Green will be the ultimate dark horses at this summer’s championships, isn’t it? We even have a former Leicester City manager in charge! Seriously though, hopeful camparisons have been made with Ranieiri’s Foxes and it’s easy to see why. Both Leicester and Atletico have made us believe that it is possible to triumph with hard work and organisation. As difficult as it is to watch Atletico when they revert to street fight mode, it must be remembered that this is a club which has sold some of Europe’s best players in

This week’s Awards… Game of the Week

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Soccer Results Thursday, April 28th The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final Ballinasloe Town 2 Skyvalley Rovers 0

The Republic of Ireland better get used to that winning feeling as they prepare to take France by storm this summer.

the last ten years. Leicester City, meanwhile, are a team made up of rejects from ‘bigger’ clubs and players bought cheaply from lower level teams.

The success of both teams is down to organisation, discipline and plain old hard work, which makes it even more impressive. Heading into a group con-

taining quite a few prima donnas this summer, Ireland could do worse than replicate the formula used so effectively by the Foxes and Atletico.

Friday, April 29th The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final Moore United 1 Ballymoe FC 2 The Herald Premier Division MD Town 4 Ballaghaderreen FC 3 Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Glen Celtic 3 Loughglynn United 2 Kilkerrin United 0 Brazukas 2 Ballaghaderreen FC B 0 Rahara Rovers 2

Saturday, April 30th Umbro Masters League St. Coman’s FC 7 Glen Celtic 2 Shiven Rovers v St. Francis FC, postponed. CB Trotters v Skyvalley Rovers, postponed.

Sunday, May 1st Killeen Sports Ground Division 2 Cloonfad United B 2 Roscommon United 0 Lough Harps 6 CP Ajax 2 Skyvalley Rovers B 2 KC Celtic 0 Moore United B 0 MD Town 0

Monday, May 2nd

Ballinasloe Town will be looking to regain top spot in the Premier League this weekend when they entertain the impressive Castlerea Celtic. Pic: Andrew Fox

The Herald RDFL Cup Quarter-Final St. John’s Athletic v Castlerea Celtic The Herald Premier Division Moore United v Ballaghaderreen FC Norio’s Takeaway Division 1 Ahascragh United 2 Loughglynn United 0 Ballaghaderreen FC B 0 Brazukas 2

Dooner’s weekend predictions

ell last weekend wasn’t

one of our best, but, as Steven Gerrard once said: “We go again!” –and as we all know it worked out really well for him. The season is coming to an end and there seems to be a new cup to play for each week. There is however one fixture which looms large this weekend: the Super Sunday title showdown between champions, Ballinasloe Town and league leaders, Castlerea Celtic. Cue Sky Sports style ads with tense music please…

Thursday, May 5th Premier Division Cup Round 1 (7 pm unless stated)

Ballaghaderreen FC v Castlerea Celtic Castlerea face into a huge weekend, and may rest players. Should still have enough. Prediction: Castlerea Celtic. Moore United v Skyvalley Rovers (8 pm) The home side will prove just too strong for Skyvalley here and may be a good outside bet to win this competition. Prediction: Moore United. Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final (8 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Ballymoe FC There’s something ominous about Ballinasloe lately. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town.

Friday, May 6th Division 1 Cup Round 1 (7 pm) Rahara Rovers v Brazukas Only one winner here. Prediction: Brazukas. Division 1 Cup Quarter-Final (8 pm) Shiven Rovers v Kilkerrin United This could be very one-sided as the champions look for more silverware. Prediction: Shiven Rovers.

Saturday, May 7th Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final (7.30 pm) Cloonfad United v MD Town Both sides looking for a silver lining. Prediction: Cloonfad United. Just. Division 2 Cup Quarter-Final (7.30 pm)

Moore United B v Moylough ‘79 The visitors will prevail with a goal or two to spare. Prediction: Moylough ’79.

Sunday, May 8th The Herald Premier Division (2 pm) Ballinasloe Town v Castlerea Celtic Castlerea won the first meeting 3-1 last October but may yet rue the heavy defeat to Skyvalley Rovers after Christmas. The champions have been dogged lately. Prediction: Ballinasloe Town. Premier Division Cup Quarter-Final (2 pm) Dysart FC v St. John’s Athletic We’re opting for an away win here.

Prediction: St. John’s Athletic. First Division Cup Quarter-Final (2 pm) Ahascragh United v Ballinasloe Town B This should be a cracker. Prediction: Entertaining draw. Loughglynn United v Glen Celtic Anti-climatic end to the season for both sides. Prediction: Glen Celtic. Second Division Cup Quarter-Final (2 pm) MD Town B v CP Ajax Cracking cup-tie in store. Prediction: CP Ajax. Lough Harps v KC Celtic KC Celtic will be braced for an onslaught. Prediction: Lough Harps by three or four.

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Dan’s SPORTING WORLD WITH DAN DOONER The kids are alright, but coaches can make them better THE LEAD STORY Dan Dooner

ecently, for bet-

ter or worse, I decided to return to youth football coaching with a club not far from me in south Roscommon. Coaching is not a new experience for me; from troubled 16-year-olds in west Dublin to kids who couldn’t speak a world of English in South Korea, the language of football is most certainly universal. Most youth teams I played on growing up were coached and managed by someone’s dad or older brother and therefore individual technical coaching could be found wanting. More often than not the team talk was: “Get stuck

in, let him know you’re there!” We did. Nowadays the landscape has changed and it’s all about participation; if anything this makes coaching a more difficult prospect. Some clubs have upwards of 30 kids registered. The young players I’ve seen are all unique in terms of ability and definitely in terms of motivation. This makes it difficult to tailor coaching to each player and therefore it impedes on progress across the board. I’m all for eliminating competition among the very young athletes, but, realistically, some players are better than others. Now that doesn’t mean weaker players will never be as good, it just means that players need to be separated so that they can develop fully. I understand that parents worry about their kid playing at a lower level, but from experience this will aid development

Sporting week on Tweet Street I’d Radebe Leeds @Radebe_Leeds Burnley set for a third spell in the Premier League why (sic) we sit here pondering who our head coach is next season. #lufc (Leeds fans left to ponder what might be.) (Ed – Have you not gone on holidays yet? Don’t hurry back!)

Piers Morgan @piersmorgan Arsenal fans are tonight reduced to craving a Chelsea victory so Leicester can win the league. #WengerForever (After 82,000 tweets, Piers Morgan finally hits the nail on the head.)

Brian Carroll @bcarroll17 Connacht Senior Football Championship Full Time Roscommon: 1-15 (18) New York: 0-17 (17). (Ahem, move along, nothing to see here!)

Spot anyone you know? The Barcelona youth team of 2002: Little lad, bottom left, will never make it!

rather than hinder it. Some youth leagues may not keep scores or give trophies anymore, but kids still know. By age ten some kids can ping a ball 30 yards, while some struggle to push pass it 5. There’s nothing ab-

normal about that, but it doesn’t make sense to ask the former to take part in drills designed for the latter, and vice versa. As I write this I’m sitting 30 minutes away from the famed La Masia Academy

in Barcelona. The kids there are still separated into different categories and the parents trust that it’s for the best. The aim, as always, is to get the kid who can’t perform a 5-yard pass to one day ping it 30.

Swimming

This weekend in the sporting world Super Sunday in Premier Division The game of the season in the Roscommon & District League as Ballinasloe Town entertain league leaders Castlerea Celtic. A huge title race six-pointer, this one will kick-off at 2 pm on Sunday.

National Fourball golf tees off Interclub golf takes place this weekend with the most notable fixtures between Castlerea and Mountbellew and Carrick-on-Shannon and Strandhill.

The return of the Club Championship It seems like only yesterday that I was sitting in a cold and wet Hyde Park as Clann na nGael claimed county bragging rights. It all starts again this weekend.

Golf

McDermotts top seeds in Carrick Comans’ swimmer, Philip Duda, is our People’s Champion of the Week after he took home six gold and one silver medal from the Aer Lingus Annual Gala in Dublin recently. He’d struggle to get on a flight with all his awards!

Pictured are swimmers from St Comans Club who took part in the Aer Lingus annual gala recently.

Darts

Charlie’s thump Flanagan’s in Shield

Pictured is the Charlie’s team which won the Shield final against Flanagan’s at Hannon’s Hotel recently.

Charlie’s proved far too strong for Flanagan’s in the recent Roscommon Darts League Shield final played in front of a packed Hannon’s Hotel. The Roscommon town based team swept past the Castleplunkett opposition with an impressive 4-1 victory. Brian McCormack was the only winner for Flanagan’s as Ken Turkington, John Paul Feeney, Mick Kilroe and Robbie Dolan turned on the style for Charlie’s. The organisers wish to thank everyone who made this year’s league finals possible, particularly Martin Fleming, Tommy Beirne, Sean Fleming and all the staff at Hannon’s Hotel.

Noel and Mark McDermott are the number one seeds as the Club 4Ball reached the last 16 at Carrick-on-Shannon. The McDermotts will take on 16th seeds Pat King and Andy Connellan as action continues in the competition. This weekend there is Lynch Cup and interclub action on Saturday and Sunday. Carrick take on Strandhill over two matches in the All-Ireland Fourball tournament in Carrick. In Strokestown, Gerry Houlihan, Ollie Killeen and Liam Rosemond won the 3 Ball Rumble recently while Houlihan also won the senior competition on the 19th of April. Austin Trappe took the men’s competition on the 26th while Rose Lally won the ladies’ on the 30th. In Roscommon, Liam McNeill took the men’s competition ahead of PJ Moran and Roger Hynes, with Alan Craven taking the gross score. Margaret Kennedy won the ladies’ competition ahead of Marguerite Farrell. Across in Castlerea, Dympna McGarry won last week’s ladies’ competition with 41 points ahead of Áine Mhic Suibhne on 38 points and Maura Tully also on 38 points. In Athlone, Rhona Fitzgerald took the first major of the year ahead of Chaba Carney with solid performances from Cathryn Mannion (Gross) and Bridie Meagher (3rd place). Not to be outdone, Paddy O’Boyle (38 points) took the men’s competition ahead of Niall Carroll (36 points) in what was a busy week of golf at the club.

Pitch and Putt

Season continues at Woodview Myra Henry took 1st nett and Ita Shanagher took 1st gross in the most recent weekly competition at Woodview Pitch and Putt Club. The action continues every Monday at 10.30 am and 7 pm. The ‘Old Pals’ competition will be played from Tuesday, 10th to Sunday, 15th of May. New members always welcome.

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The Senior Championship, sponsored by Hodson Bay Hotel, start this weekend.

* The 2016 Hodson Bay Hotel Roscommon SFC race promises to be a thrilling one and one of the most open in years. Clann na nGael will be putting their title on the line after winning last year for the first time in almost two decades. But there are plenty of other teams with legitimate claims to being serious Fahey Cup contenders this year. Roscommon Gaels have been knocking on the door in recent years and will be anxious to win their first title since 2004. St. Brigid’s, under Frankie Dolan, will be keen to get back on top of the pile after years of domination and others with chances are Padraig Pearses and Strokestown, with Boyle and Western Gaels possible dark horses.

YES WE CLANN! Frankie and the rest target Clann’s crown Never mind the UFC…the SFC is back and SEAMUS DUKE is back from New York with crystal ball in hand…

Boyle attack to Great derby in prospect swing it? Who’s in action? Boyle v Castlerea St. Kevin’s (Group A). Where and when? At The Abbey Park, Boyle on Sunday at 2 pm. Who’s in charge? Mick Jordan (Boyle); Nigel Dineen (Castlerea St. Kevin’s). Players to watch: Neil Collins, Darren McDermott, Fintan Kelly, Ger Heneghan (Castlerea); Enda Smith, Donie Smith, Evan McGrath, Tadhg Lowe, Seanie Purcell (Boyle). Key battleground: This looks an evenly-matched tie with both sides eager to start with a win. There are injury doubts about Darren McDermott for Castlerea and Seanie Purcell for Boyle. Mick Jordan’s side look a little stronger up front and with Donie Smith back to full fitness they look the better bet here. People Sport prediction: Boyle. St Faithleach’s and Elphin face off this weekend.

Who’s in action? Padraig Pearses v St. Brigid’s (Group A). Where and when? At Pairc an Piarsaigh on Sunday at 2 pm. Who’s in charge? Shane Curran (Padraig Pearses); Frankie Dolan (St. Brigid’s). Players to watch: Gearoid Cunniffe, Ronan Stack (if fit), Senan Kilbride, Cathal McHugh, Brian Stack, Niall McInerney (St. Brigid’s); Niall Carty, Conor Daly, Davy Murray, Niall Daly, Ronan Daly, Seanie Fahy, Hubert Darcy (Padraig Pearses). Key battleground: There’s always huge local rivalry between these two and this will be a very interesting battle. Brigid’s will be hoping to get off to a winning start but will be without Ian Kilbride (and maybe Ronan Stack too). Pearses had a great run to the final last year and will be hoping to go one better. It

doesn’t look like there will be much in this one. Maybe Brigid’s have a bit more up front – they might just edge it. People Sport prediction: St. Brigid’s.

St Croan’s can start with win Who’s in action? St. Croan’s v Michael Glavey’s (Group B). Where and when? At O’Rourke Park, Castlerea on Saturday at 7.15 pm. Who’s in charge? John Donnellan (St. Croan’s); James Hussey (Michael Glavey’s). Players to watch: Mike Holland, Ross Timothy, James Connaughton, Kevin Smyth, Shane Smyth (St Croan’s); Gary Patterson, Caoileann Fitzmaurice, Andrew Glennon (Michael Glavey’s). Key battleground: Michael Glavey’s play their first senior championship game in a number of

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Gaels and Clann to make history at Lisnamult People Sport Game of the Weekend Who’s in action? Roscommon Gaels v Clann na nGael (Group A). Where and when? At Lisnamult on Saturday at 7 pm. Who’s in charge? Liam McNeill (Roscommon Gaels); Paul Curran (Clann na nGael). Players to watch: John McManus, James McDermott, Cian Connolly (now out through injury),

Kieran Kilcline, Enda Lannon, Scottie Oates (Roscommon Gaels); Cathal Shine, Jack Connaughton, Fergal Lennon, Ultan Harney, Cathal Callinan, Donie Shine. Key battleground: History will be made on Saturday as these two old rivals meet in the first ever championship game to be played at Roscommon Gaels’ new grounds at

Lisnamult. The Gaels have been impressive in the league and are currently top of the Division One table. However there are injury doubts concerning David O’Gara and Scottie Oates, while Mark Healy is out long-term. Then last weekend Cian Connolly suffered a facial injury in New York that will rule him out.

Clann have been very inconsistent and have mixed the good with the bad so far this year. However if they can field close to a full side they will be very keen to put down a marker in this game for the rest of the championship. It could be a cracking encounter. People Sport prediction: Clann na nGael, by two points.

Game of Weekend: Clann and Roscommon Gaels.

Dull moments cancelled as Shane and Frankie in charge! THE

ROVING ROSSIE

Last season’s champions at senior, intermediate and junior were Clann, Michael Glavey’s and Shannon Gaels respectively.

years and they will be hoping to consolidate their place in the senior ranks with this young team. Croan’s will be targeting this as a must-win game and they should have enough quality to win by four or five points. People Sport prediction: St Croan’s.

Can this duo realise potential? Who’s in action? Strokestown v Western Gaels (Group B). Where and when? At The Orchard Park, Elphin on Saturday at 7.15 pm. Who’s in charge? Damien Donlon (Strokestown); Donal Cassidy (Western Gaels). Players to watch: Sean Mullooly, Thomas Corcoran, Cathal Compton, Diarmuid McGann, Colin Compton (Strokestown); Seanie McDermott, Cathal Cregg, Finbarr Cregg, Derek Moran (Western Gaels). Key battleground: Both these teams have flattered to deceive in the championship in the past few years. They both have

some super players, so this year they will be hoping to make an impact. This looks the closest of any of the games in this senior championship this weekend. I’m going to sit on the fence. People Sport prediction: A draw.

Elphin to keep Murtaghs at bay?

What the bookies say…

Who’s in action? St. Faithleach’s v Elphin. Where and when? At Kilglass GAA Grounds on Sunday at 2 pm. Who’s in charge? Gareth Johnson (St. Faithleach’s); Jimmy Donohoe (Elphin). Players to watch: Diarmuid Murtagh, Ciaran Murtagh, Darragh Hussey, Kevin Farrell, Brian Murtagh (St. Faithleach’s); Shane Killoran, Fintan Cregg, Frankie Cregg, Paddy O’Connor (Elphin). Key battleground: Another tight call here. St. Faithleach’s have great firepower up front with the Murtagh brothers, but Elphin look the stronger side overall and they might just shade it. People Sport prediction: Elphin.

The bookies think St. Brigid’s will regain the title, with the odds on the 2016 Roscommon SFC being as follows: St. Brigid’s 13/8, Roscommon Gaels 4/1, Clann na nGael 9/2, Padraig Pearses 9/2, Western Gaels 12/1, St. Faithleach’s 12/1, Castlerea St. Kevin’s 14/1, Boyle 14/1, Strokestown 20/1, St. Croan’s 33/1, Elphin 50/1, Michael Glavey’s 50/1.

(He’s our man on the ground – and he’s always right!) Ah, forget about 5th Avenue and Times Square (okay, we couldn’t make it over, but would have loved to have been there!), the club championship is what it’s all about lads! Looking at the fixtures this morning and we’re playing up the back of beyond this weekend against that shower who beat us last year. But sure we’re stronger this time around…it won’t be a bother. Although yer man down to ref it came out without his guide dog last year and we reckon he cost us the championship! I’ll be ready to go come the weekend anyway… the flag and umbrella are in the boot already and

It started with a kiss…never thought it would come to this!

if this weather keeps up the new flask will be put to good use. I wouldn’t trust that lot for a cup of tea anyway! Hopefully the county lads have come back fully fit from America – well, our ones anyway! How is it all going to fare out? Well, Clann and Brigid’s will take some stopping this year again – but don’t rule us out. We’ve some exciting young bucks coming up and it won’t be long ‘til we’re motoring. Never mind the league…sure that’s only a warm-up! And looking at this weekend’s games, I’d expect a full house for Brigid’s against Pearses…sure it’s pure

‘Celebrity Manager’ stuff with Shane Curran and Frankie Dolan facing off! Two of the great characters of Roscommon GAA in recent times…now they’re manning the sidelines…I never thought I’d see the day…fair play to them! It should be interesting; all dull moments cancelled, I presume! As ever, I’m looking forward to the post-game analysis over a pint. Hopefully this year it’ll be all positive, because last year was hard to watch at times. Last year wasn’t too bad I suppose, but this year’s the year. This year is always the year! But I’m sure this time…

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No answer to Armagh …now camogie team focus on championship Irish Daily Star National League Division 3 Camogie Final ARMAGH ROSCOMMON

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Roscommon’s gallant camogie team had to accept that they were beaten by the better side when their quest for National League honours fell short in Kinnegad on Saturday afternoon. It was Armagh who proved to be the ‘Daily Stars’ on the day, but Roscommon were never less than honest and full of endeavour and they can look to the championship with a lot of confidence. Camogie in Roscommon is on a high just now and there is no doubt that this particular group of players have a lot going for them and much to look forward to in this and future seasons. Roscommon are scheduled to commence championship action on June 19th when they will take on familiar foes, Kerry. As for last Saturday, Roscommon were second best on the day but there was no shame in that. Armagh were a slick outfit! The eventual winners, boosted by a timely goal just before the break, led by four at half-time. Roscommon rallied to within a point before quick goals from Shelly McArdle and Ciara Donnelly deflated the Connacht side’s challenge. Roscommon got back to within four with some dogged play but Armagh maintained an edge in the closing stages and were deserving winners. A number of Roscommon players performed well, but overall it was a less than cohesive performance by the side. Better days lie ahead. Roscommon: C. Connaughton; P. Lennon, S. Coyle, A. Fallon; S. Spillane, E. Daly, J. Beattie; C. Dowling, N. Watson; N. Coyle (1-1), R. Brennan (0-2), K. Hopkins (0-6, 4 frees, 1 ’45, 1 pen); A. McGeeney (1-0), S. O’Brien, C. Curley. Subs: A. Rogerson for O’Brien, F. Connell for Curley. Armagh: C. Devlin; H. McGeown, N. Conway, C. McKinley; S. Woods, G. Kelly, E. Hayes; B. Murray, A. McAlinden; N. Markey, S. Molloy, C. Donnelly (1-6, 3 frees); S. McArdle (1-0), C. McSorley (1-3, 2 frees), R. Merry (0-2). Subs: L. Donnelly for Molloy, L. McGoldrick for Markey. Referee: A. Doheny (Laois).

Action from the Roscommon v Armagh Irish Daily Star Division 3 Camogie Final which was held in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. Pic: ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy

Roscommon players before the Irish Daily Star Division 3 Camogie Final against Armagh which was held in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath on 30th April. Pic: ©INPHO/Tommy Grealy

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Fascinating Intermediate race expected < SEAMUS DUKE

The Roscommon Mulryan Construction Intermediate Football Championship will be ultra-competitive this year. Tulsk will be hoping to put the disappointment of the last few years behind them in 2016 – but they will have a battle on their hands. Kilmore slipped down from the senior ranks in 2015 but they are playing some great football in the league so far this year and will be hard to beat in this championship.

Oran have a fine young team and will have a say and Fuerty (who should have won it last year), Kilbride and St. Dominic’s cannot be ruled out. Shannon Gaels will be hoping to consolidate their intermediate status after coming up from the junior ranks last year.

three years. St Dominic’s are doughty championship battlers who are always there or thereabouts at this grade. The bigger challenges for both sides will not come until much later in the year. Tulsk should be good enough to start with a win here. Prediction: Tulsk.

St. Dominic’s v Tulsk on Saturday in Ballyleague at 7 pm

St. Aidan’s v Éire Óg on Sunday in Ballyforan at 7 pm

Tulsk have had their hearts broken in this championship in each of the last

St. Aidan’s have really slipped down the ladder and they will be hoping to

get their championship season off to a winning start. Éire Óg are a solid outfit but if Aidan’s can get all their best players out they might achieve a narrow win. Prediction: St. Aidan’s.

Clann na nGael v Shannon Gaels on Sunday in Johnstown at 2 pm Shannon Gaels make the long trip to play their first game at intermediate level in a few years, and while they

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THE PEOPLE’S PUNDIT

“This was a good result for me! I wanted Roscommon to win but I wanted New York to do well – and that’s what happened. “I was so impressed with New York. They fought to the very end and Roscommon were very lucky to have got the scores when they got them. “Usually when a team from home goes four or five points up they pull away, but it was New York who finished by far the stronger team. But Roscommon can put this behind them and concentrate on the Connacht Championship now. Roscommon got a big fright for sure, but New York can be well pleased with their day’s work and it shows that they are entitled to be in the championship.”

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Both of these sides could well struggle in this championship so an opening win would be vital. At home Michael’s could be the better bet although Barry’s will certainly be travelling in the hope of a win. Prediction: St. Michael’s.

(Athleague-born owner of The Riverdale Steakhouse in New York)

NIGHTMARE AVERTED: On a miserable day in The Bronx, Roscommon footballers were almost the victims of the biggest shock in the history of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. A team of journeymen who had minimal preparation pushed the Rossies to the very limit and if the game had gone on another minute or two there would only have been one winner as the home side had all the momentum by then. New York showed remarkable character and appetite for the battle. Fergal O’Donnell, Kevin McStay and their backroom team will be scratching their heads this week trying to figure out what went wrong as they try to prevent another fruitless championship season for Roscommon. One thing is for certain: if Roscommon play like this against Leitrim, then the summer will be a very short one. To see the ashen faces on the Roscommon players, management and supporters after the game told you just how close this was to being a total disaster. It will be a huge task now to park this display and move on.

“Roscommon were given the fright of their Championship lives in the Bronx on Sunday evening as New York came agonisingly close to making history. The surprise package of the National League season were almost the shock first-ever scalp of the Empire State as a storming second half surge left Roscommon sneaking back on the flight home with a solitary point victory. “They had more scores than their vaunted opponents. They had more fight too. It was startling, stirring stuff and the Gaelic Park crowd, who had braved the most unseasonable day of low temperatures and steady drizzle, rose to acclaim the brave but again beaten hosts. “JJ O’Halloran’s outfit were led from the very back with Sligo man Vinny Cadden a colossus between the posts. Roscommon had six goal chances. They scored none, Ciaran Murtagh’s first-half penalty the only three-pointer of the day. “In the end it would be a point as the clock hit 70 from substitute Senan Kilbride that decided this one but for Brian Connor, Luke Loughlin and a host of New York’s leading men, this was a break-out day that went a very long way to justifying their team’s place in the Connacht and All-Ireland Championship.” (the42.ie)

St. Michael’s v St. Barry’s on Sunday in Cootehall at 2 pm

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Talking Point

Roscommon face Leitrim in the Connacht SFC quarter-final in Carrick-on-Shannon on Sunday, May 22nd.

will surely give a good account of themselves, Clann, with home advantage, are likely to prove too strong. Prediction: Clann na nGael.

McDermott: We have to get over this quickly Roscommon’s Seanie McDermott believes his side faced a no-win situation in New York – but called on the team to regroup and move on as quickly as possible. “It’s a real no-win situation. If you win by 25 points people will say that New York were no good – and we win by a point and they say Roscommon will do nothing this year. “We have to get over this as quickly as we can. We have a really tough game coming up against Leitrim. It will not be easy. Leitrim will make it difficult for us, just as

New York did here today. We seem to struggle against teams who set up defensively and that is something we have to work on. “I didn’t think we were going to lose at any stage, to be honest. I was confident that we would hold our composure. “Senan (Kilbride) came on and showed his experience with that great point near the end. We won a few good frees in the end to keep it going and we were just happy to come out with the win.” – Seamus Duke

The big match on Tweet Street Declan Varley @declanvarley Rossies for Connacht 2016? Dream on…(Just you wait Varley, just you wait!) Roscommon Pubspy @RoscommonPubspy Spotted @GerryAdamsSF on flight to New York. Must be a big @Roscommon GAA fan ;) (Wonder what the in-flight movie was?) Fredorrarci @Fredorrarci Eight million people and New York can’t even beat Roscommon. (Time for New York to be split into two teams?) Daniel Pettigrew @sinesolenihil That is some effort by #NewYork there. Should quell any debate of their place in the championship. #Roscommon survive. Barely. (Who on earth would question their place in the championship?!)

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Connacht Senior Football Championship: Roscommon 1-15 New York 0-17

THE SCARYTALE THE VERDICT Seamus Duke

Ciaran Murtagh…scored 1-3 for Roscommon in New York.

n a cold, wet,

miserable day at Gaelic Park, New York, Roscommon footballers came within a whisker of being the victims of the biggest shock in the history of the AllIreland SFC when they emerged victorious by just a single point after a thrilling, intense and sometimes chaotic Connacht Championship game played in front of a sodden crowd of about 2,500 people, most of whom had made the journey across the Atlantic from Roscommon. Yes, the statistics will show that Roscommon have qualified for the Connacht quarter-final against Leitrim in two and a half weeks’ time, but the display produced by Kevin McStay and Fergal O’Donnell’s men was disjointed and rudderless and they will be the first to admit that Roscommon were as lucky as cut cats to emerge victorious from

this match. In the final 15 minutes New York pinned Roscommon back and outscored them by 0-6 to 0-1. They drove at an overworked Roscommon defence time after time. They had a super goal chance in the final minute when Kevin Connolly blasted over when clean through, and if that had gone in, the resulting victory would have been no more than the home side deserved. To put into perspective what happened here, consider the following: Roscommon, who survived comfortably in Division One of the league, were facing a team that would scarcely be able to compete in Division Four. New York have no league or challenge games in which to prepare –and limited training opportunities as well. That they were within a whisker of knocking Roscommon out

of the Connacht Championship is an astounding achievement on their part, and it raises several question marks about this Roscommon team, who were very poor on the day. What usually happens in these games is that the visiting team from Ireland generally pulls away in the final 20 minutes, when superior fitness and preparation kicks in. Last Sunday it was the polar opposite. As the game went on, Roscommon’s challenge wilted, and New York became stronger and stronger. There will be a lot of soulsearching in Roscommon this week to try to come up with answers to how things went so badly wrong. This should have been no more than an easy run-out and – at the very least – a 10 to 12 point victory. Instead, it turned into a massive battle that Roscommon were lucky to survive. Having said all the above, Roscommon created at least five clear goal chances, and, in Vinny Cadden, they came up against a goalkeeper who simply refused to be beaten (the penalty apart). For Roscommon, Sean

The Roscommon team. Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship, Round 1, New York v Roscommon, Gaelic Park, New York, USA. Picture credit: Dáire Brennan/SPORTSFILE

Mullooly, John McManus and Seanie McDermott were defiant, Ciaran Murtagh and Conor Devaney kicked some vital scores and Senan Kilbride’s brilliant point as the clock ticked over the 70-minute mark was a worthy winning score. But apart from that there was little for the huge Roscommon crowd to be positive about. Major problems remain at midfield and at centre-back and Roscommon seem to have huge difficulty playing against any team who set up defensively against them. Indeed when the pressure came on in those final 15 minutes Roscommon coughed up possession time after time and were unlucky not to have conceded at least two goals in that frantic final period. One thing is for certain…a repeat of the performance we saw in Gaelic Park last Sunday will ensure another short summer for Roscommon footballers and their supporters. However, they must now get back to work and put this display behind them. A Connacht final appearance is still a legitimate aim this week. But only just!

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Connacht Senior Football Championship: Roscommon 1-15 New York 0-17

OF NEW YORK

Fintan Cregg, Roscommon, in action against Brian Gallagher, New York. Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship, Round 1, New York v Roscommon, Gaelic Park, New York, USA. Picture credit: Daire Brennan/SPORTSFILE

How Big Apple almost turned into a banana skin… KEY MOMENTS Seamus Duke

aving enjoyed the warm sunshine on Saturday, the huge Roscommon following woke up on Sunday to persistent rain and a cold, biting wind. It was more akin to an FBD League game than a championship match in May. There were five Roscommon players making their first ever championship appearance – Sean Mullooly, John McManus, Niall McInerney, Cathal Compton and Cian Connolly. From the opening minutes it was clear that this was not going to be an easy ride for Roscommon as New York dug in with determination. Indeed they were the better side in the opening quarter of the game, at the end of which they led by 0-4 to 0-2. New York’s points came from Paddy Boyle, Brian Connor (a free) and the highly-impressive Luke Loughlin (2), who led the Roscommon defence a merry dance throughout

the game. Roscommon’s points came from Ciaran Murtagh (a free) and Cian Connolly, in the 9th and 11th minutes. Roscommon improved after that and spurned two goal chances, from Cathal Compton and Diarmuid Murtagh, which brought fine saves from Vinny Cadden. A breakthrough for Roscommon came in the 20th minute. A driving run from Seanie McDermott laid the groundwork, and when Diarmuid Murtagh’s shot was saved by the New York goalie, Cadden, the St. Faithleach’s man grabbed the rebound and was duly upended. Ciaran Murtagh fired the resultant spot-kick high into the left corner and Roscommon were ahead by a point (1-2 to 0-4). Ciaran Murtagh wasted another great goal chance, smacking the post when clean through, but points from Ciaran Murtagh, Diarmuid Murtagh, Fintan Cregg (a free) and Conor Devaney gave Roscom-

mon a bit of breathing space, and by half-time they led by 1-7 to 0-6. New York had been hit by a black card handed to Keith Quinn in the 11th minute, and Roscommon were forced into a change in the 22nd minute when Cathal Compton had to go off injured, being replaced by James McDermott. Surely now, with a four-point interval lead, Roscommon would kick on and pull away from their hosts? But no, New York refused to lie down, and with goalkeeper Cadden keeping the back door firmly locked, they grew in confidence as the second half wore on. The sides shared four points in the opening 10 minutes of the new half with Fintan Cregg and Ciaran Murtagh (both frees) on target for Roscommon. Paddy McNiece was the scorer of both New York points (from frees). In the 47th minute Cadden pulled off another breathtaking save, this time from Diarmuid Murtagh, but two Fintan Cregg frees extended the visiting team’s lead. And when Roscommon scored

two fine points in a row –from Cathal Cregg and Conor Devaney – by the 54th minute, they were six points ahead (1-13 to 0-10). Darren Freeman and Conor Devaney then exchanged points and with 57 minutes gone Roscommon led by 1-14 to 0-11. But that was as good as it got for the Rossies as New York dug in and began to sense, with every passing minute, that they could cause a shock. Cian Connolly had to retire injured with a serious looking facial injury that was a blow to Roscommon challenge, and is set to rule his out for the next six week. Darren Freeman was clean through in the 60th minute, but he blasted over the bar. Donie Shine (on as a sub for Roscommon) then saw another goal chance saved by Cadden. New York came at Roscommon in waves after that and the visitors’ challenge was wilting as the minutes rolled by. Points from Brian Connor (two frees), a Luke Loughlin score, and a superb point from Darren Freeman narrowed the gap

to one with the clock just reaching the 70-minute mark. There was incredible tension as the big crowd sensed that a shock was about to happen. But, in fairness, Roscommon sub Senan Kilbride fired over his side’s first point in 14 minutes (a superb effort from a tight angle) to edge his team two ahead – and it proved to be the match-winner. New York swept downfield again and full-forward Kevin Connolly stole inside the Roscommon defence in the 73rd minute, blazing the ball over the bar. Shortly afterwards, referee Maurice Deegan blew the final whistle. The New York players slumped to the AstroTurf. They knew how close they had come to creating history. The Roscommon players looked around at each other with blank expressions and presumably thanked their lucky stars that they were still in the Connacht Championship. It was a strange day indeed in The Bronx. Roscommon: Geoffrey Claffey; Seanie McDermott, Neil Collins, Sean Mullooly; John McManus,

David Keenan, Niall McInerney; Niall Daly, Cathal Compton; Fintan Cregg (0-4, 3 frees), Ciaran Murtagh (1-3, 2 frees, penalty), Conor Devaney (0-3); Cian Connolly (0-1), Diarmuid Murtagh (0-2), Cathal Cregg (0-1). Subs: James McDermott for Compton (22), Donie Shine for Connolly (42), Senan Kilbride (0-1) for D Murtagh (51), Niall Kilroy for F Cregg (61). New York: Vinny Cadden; Ronan McGinley, Ger McCartan, Killian Moynagh;

Keith Scally, Johnny Duane, Keith Quinn; Johnny Glynn, Brian Gallagher (0-1); Luke Loughlin (0-3), Brian Connor (0-4, all frees), Paddy McNiece (03, all frees); Paddy Boyle (0-1), Kevin Connolly (01), Darren Freeman (0-4). Subs: John Comerford for Quinn (Black Card, 11), Paul Lambe for Comerford (42), Shane Hogan for Duane (51), Niall Egan for Glynn (55), Shane Hogan for Scally (63). Referee: Maurice Deegan (Laois).

Stat Attack Wides: Roscommon 7 (4, first half); New York 7 (4, first half) Yellow Cards: Roscommon 0; New York 2 (Ronan McGinley, Killian Moynagh) Black Cards: Roscommon 0; New York 1 (Keith Quinn, 11 minutes) Red Cards: None Frees Awarded: Roscommon 18 (12, first half); New York 20 (10, first half) Attendance: 2,500 approximately Weather: Cold and wet; temperature: 7 degrees Celsius Man of the Match: Vinny Cadden (New York)

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